JP2023160278A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To proceed with a game appropriately.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention includes calculation means for calculating a value on the basis of a value related to the use of a game value and a value related to the acquisition of the game value, and progress restriction means for setting a predetermined flag when the calculated value calculated by the calculation means reaches a predetermined value and restricting the progress of a game on the basis of a predetermined flag being set. There are a first state in which the power is cut off while a predetermined flag is set, and a second state in which the power is cut off while a predetermined flag is not set. The calculation means is initialized when the power is turned on in either the first state or the second state, and a predetermined flag may not be cleared even if the power is turned on in the first state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a lottery to determine whether or not to award a gaming benefit to a player.

In a slot machine as a gaming machine, a winning combination is drawn in response to a player's bet on medals (gaming media) and operation of a start switch, and the rotation of multiple reels with various symbols is controlled. . Then, the reels are sequentially stopped according to the lottery results and the player's operation of the stop switch, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line, which is the payout target line, a predetermined number of symbols are displayed. Gaming profits (hereinafter simply referred to as gaming profits) are given to the player, such as the payout of medals.

Further, in the slot machine, a plurality of game states are provided in which the degree of advantage (gaming profit) for the player differs when the game progresses. For example, when winning a winning type in which a winning combination with a large gaming profit (hereinafter referred to as a correct winning combination) and another winning combination overlap (hereinafter referred to as a selected winning type), a stop switch becomes the winning condition for the correct winning combination. By notifying the operation mode (hereinafter referred to as the correct operation mode) (hereinafter referred to as "correct operation mode"), the operation mode that is the winning condition for such a predetermined winning combination is announced (hereinafter referred to as the correct operation mode). Some slot machines are equipped with an AT performance state in which so-called AT (assist time) is executed, in which the player can easily display the symbol combination corresponding to the correct winning combination on the activated line. be. In addition, an RT (replay time) gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay role is set to be high may be used, or a so-called ART gaming state in which the above-mentioned AT performance state and RT gaming state are progressed simultaneously (for example, a patent Reference 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-010751

There is a social demand to prevent the frequency of transition to the above-mentioned AT performance state or bonus game state from becoming unbalanced. Therefore, in order to comprehensively and uniformly determine whether or not gaming states with high medal acquisition performance are biased, for example, sections having performance related to instruction functions, that is, sections in which auxiliary effects are executed, etc. It is conceivable to set an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player and to preset the maximum number of games that can be continued during the advantageous section. In addition to this, it manages whether or not the differential number, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted (bet number) and the number of medals paid out, has reached a specified differential number, and if it has reached the specified differential number, the progress of the game is restricted, so-called. It is conceivable to activate the complete function. Even when such a complete function is adopted, it is necessary to proceed with the game appropriately while eliminating cheating and cheating by the player.

In view of these problems, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine that allows games to be played appropriately.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a calculation means that calculates a value based on a value related to the use of the game value and a value related to the acquisition of the game value, and a value calculated by the calculation means. progress limiting means for setting a predetermined flag when the calculated value reaches a predetermined value, and restricting the progress of the game based on the predetermined flag being set, the state in which the predetermined flag is set; There is a first state in which the power is turned off, and a second state in which the power is cut off while the predetermined flag is not set.In both the first state and the second state, the power is turned on. Then, the calculation means is initialized, and even if the power is turned on in the first state, the predetermined flag may not be cleared.

According to the present invention, it is possible to proceed with the game appropriately.

FIG. 2 is an external view for explaining a schematic mechanical configuration of a slot machine. FIG. 2 is an external view of the slot machine with the front door opened for explaining the general mechanical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure explaining the pattern arrangement of a reel, and an active line. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of a slot machine. FIG. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a winning combination. It is a figure showing a winning type lottery table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining transition of a game state. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of performance states. 3 is a flowchart illustrating CPU initialization processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining cold start processing in a main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating error stop processing in the main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a setting value switching process in the main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating initialization start processing in the main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating state recovery processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining game start processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the game medal insertion process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining internal lottery processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the pattern code setting process in the main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating execution flag setting processing in the main control board 200. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining non-advantageous performance state processing executed in module execution processing by state. It is a flowchart explaining distribution effect state processing performed in module execution processing by state. It is a flowchart explaining normal performance state processing executed in module execution processing by state. It is a flowchart explaining the precursor effect state processing executed in the module execution processing by state. It is a flowchart explaining AT production state processing performed in module execution processing by state. It is a flowchart explaining the special omen effect state processing executed in the state-specific module execution processing. It is a flowchart explaining special effect state processing performed in module execution processing by state. It is a flowchart explaining processing during rotation of a drum in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining rotation drum stop processing in a main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating display determination processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining payout processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining game transfer processing in the main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off save process in the main control board. 3 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a memory map. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a complete function. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a complete function. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a difference number counter update process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining complete function operation determination processing in a main control board. 12 is a flowchart illustrating complete function activation signal buffer setting processing in the main control board. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a first differential sheet number counter clearing process in the main control board. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a second differential sheet number counter clearing process in the main control board. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining processing of a production control means. It is a flowchart explaining display processing of a performance control means. 12 is a flowchart illustrating processing for clearing a difference number counter. It is a flowchart explaining the modification of the 2nd difference number counter clearing process in a main control board. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining processing of a production control means. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining processing of a production control means. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining processing of a production control means. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining hysteresis. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining processing of a production control means.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in these embodiments are merely illustrative to facilitate understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and the drawings, elements with substantially the same functions and configurations are given the same reference numerals to omit redundant explanation, and elements not directly related to the present invention are omitted from illustration. do.

(Mechanical configuration of slot machine 100)
As shown in the external views of FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 100 as a gaming machine includes a casing 102 with an open front, and a front surface that is rotatably arranged vertically in one end of the casing 102. An upper door 104 and a lower front door 106 are provided. A colorless and transparent symbol display window 108 made of a glass plate, a transparent resin plate, etc. is provided at the lower center of the upper front door 104, and a symbol display window 108 is provided in the housing 102 at a position corresponding to the symbol display window 108. , three reels 110 (left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, right reel 110c) are provided so as to be rotatable independently. On the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c, as shown in the pattern arrangement in FIG. Through the symbol display window 108, the player can visually recognize a total of nine consecutive symbols, three consecutive symbols on each of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c located in the upper, middle, and lower rows.

An operation unit installation base 112 is formed on the upper part of the lower front door 106, and the operation unit installation base 112 is provided with a medal insertion unit 114, a bet switch 116, a start switch 118, a stop switch 120, a performance switch 122, etc. There is. The medal insertion unit 114 accepts the insertion of medals as gaming value through the medal insertion slot 114a. The bet switch 116 is a switch used to insert (bet) a predetermined number of medals among the medals electrically stored (hereinafter simply referred to as credits) inside the slot machine 100. The bet switch 116 includes a max bet switch for inserting (bet) a specified number of medals required for one game, and a 1 bet switch for inserting an additional medal within the specified number. included.

The start switch 118 is constituted by a lever capable of detecting a tilting operation, for example, and detects a game start operation by a player. The stop switches 120 (stop switch 120a, stop switch 120b, stop switch 120c) are provided corresponding to the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, respectively, and detect the player's stop operation. Note that when the stop switch 120 can be stopped, the first stop operation by the player on any of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is referred to as a first stop. After that, operating one of the two stop switches 120 that has not been stopped is called a second stop, and after the second stop, operating the last remaining stop switch 120 is called a third stop. . The effect switch 122 is composed of, for example, a press switch and a jog dial switch rotatably arranged around the press switch, and detects the player's press operation or rotation operation.

A liquid crystal display section 124 is provided at the upper center of the front upper door 104 to display various images associated with the performance. Further, on the upper part and on the left and right sides of the upper front door 104, display lamps 126 made of, for example, high-intensity light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided. Furthermore, speakers 128 are provided at the left and right positions of the liquid crystal display section 124 on the back surface of the upper front door 104 and at the left and right positions on the back surface of the lower front door 106, for providing auditory effects such as sound effects and musical sounds.

The operation unit installation base 112 is provided with a main credit display unit 130 and a main payout display unit 132. Further, a sub-credit display section 134 and a sub-payout display section 136 are provided between the symbol display window 108 and the operation section installation stand 112. The main credit display section 130 and sub-credit display section 134 display the number of credited medals (credit number), and the main payout display section 132 and sub-payout display section 136 display the number of medals to be paid out. .

A medal dispensing device (medal hopper) 142 is provided below the reel 110 in the housing 102 for dispensing medals from the medal discharging port 140a. Furthermore, a receiving tray section 140 for storing medals dispensed from the medal ejection port 140a is provided at the lower front surface of the lower front door 106. Further, a power switch 144 is provided inside the housing 102. The power switch 144 is operated by an administrator who manages the slot machine 100 and is used to switch between two states: a power-off state and a power-on state.

Further, inside the housing 102, a setting key and a setting change switch (not shown) are provided on a main control board 200, which will be described later. In the slot machine 100, when the power is turned on via the power switch 144 with a predetermined key (operation key) inserted into the setting key and rotated from the off position to the on position, the slot machine 100 shifts to the setting change mode. , the setting value can be changed (also simply referred to as setting change). The set value is a stepwise representation of the player's advantage (mechanical split), and is expressed in 6 levels from 1 to 6, for example. Generally, the larger the set value, the more advantageous the game is as a whole. It is set to be high (expected number of acquisitions is high). Then, each time the setting change switch is pressed in a state where settings can be changed, the setting value is incremented by 1, and the setting value is changed to one of the six setting values, for example, and the start switch 118 is operated. Then, the setting value is determined, and by returning the setting key to its original position (OFF position), the setting change mode ends and the game becomes possible. Note that the settings can only be changed for a certain period of time after the power switch 144 is operated and the power is turned on.

In the slot machine 100, when a game can be started and a prescribed number of medals are bet, the active line is activated and the operation on the start switch 118 is activated. Here, bets can be placed in two cases: by inserting medals that have been credited through the operation of the bet switch 116, by inserting medals through the medal inserter 114, and by placing a bet when a replay combination, which will be described in detail later, is displayed on the active line. This includes cases where medals are automatically inserted based on the following. Further, the active line is a line for determining whether a winning combination has been won, and in this embodiment, there is only one active line. As shown in FIG. 3(b), among the nine symbols (3 reels x 3 rows of upper, middle, and lower) facing the symbol display window 108, the active line A is the middle row of the left reel 110a, the lower row of the middle reel 110b, It is set as a line connecting the positions corresponding to the symbols that stop at the top of the right reel 110c. The invalid line is used to determine the winning combination when it is difficult to understand the winning combination only by the symbol combination displayed on the active line A, and displays other symbol combinations that make it easier to understand the winning combination. In this embodiment, six invalid lines B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, and D shown in FIG. 3(b) are assumed.

Then, when the start switch 118 is operated by the player, the game is started, the rotation of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c is controlled, and a winning type lottery is executed. Thereafter, the corresponding left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c are respectively stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. Then, if a winning combination that can receive a medal payout is won based on the lottery result of the winning type lottery and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line A, a medal payout will be executed, and the winning type that can receive a medal payout will be executed. If the player does not win or wins but does not win, the game ends when the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c all stop.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned one game includes the insertion of medals through the medal insertion unit 114, the insertion of credited medals through the operation of the bet switch 116, or the replay combination displayed on the active line A. After one of the automatic insertions of medals is performed based on this, the rotation of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c is controlled in response to the player's operation of the start switch 118, and a winning type lottery is executed. The left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel corresponding to the operated stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are selected according to the lottery results of the winning type lottery and the operation of the plurality of stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c by the player. 110c is controlled to stop, and when a winning combination that can receive a payout of medals is won, it refers to the game until the payout of the medals is executed. In addition, if the winning type for which medals can be paid out is not won, or if the player wins but does not win, one game ends when the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c all stop. However, the start of one game may be read as the operation of the start switch 118 by the player instead of the above-mentioned insertion of medals or winning of the replay combination. Further, the number of times such one game is repeated is defined as the number of games. Further, such a game in which a winning type lottery is executed and a payout can be received once is sometimes referred to as a basic game to distinguish it from a pseudo game (pseudo game) to be described later. Here, whether the basic game is played alone or the basic game is played in combination with a pseudo game, the completion of the basic game is considered to be the completion of one game. Therefore, the completion of pseudo games does not affect the counting of the number of games played in the slot machine 100. However, regarding the number of games managed by the hall computer (not shown), pseudo games may or may not be counted as the number of games depending on the specifications.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 100 includes a main control board 200 (main control unit) that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control board 202 (sub-control unit) that controls effects according to the progress of the game. A control board is provided that includes a control board. Further, transmission of electrical signals between the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 is limited to only one direction from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 202 from the viewpoint of fraud prevention and the like.

(Main control board 200)
The main control board 200 has a semiconductor integrated circuit including a main CPU 200a as a central processing unit, a main ROM 200b storing programs etc., a main RAM 200c functioning as a work area, etc., and controls the entire slot machine 100 in an integrated manner. . Note that even if the power is turned off, the data in the main RAM 200c is retained without being erased unless the settings are changed and the RAM is cleared.

The main control board 200 also includes an initialization means 300, a bet means 302, a winning type lottery means 304, and a reel control means, which function when the main CPU 200a cooperates with the main RAM 200c based on a program stored in the main ROM 200b. 306, determination means 308, payout control means 310, game state control means 312, presentation state control means 314, command transmission means 316, and other functional units.

The main control board 200 receives various detection signals from the inserted medal detection section 414b that detects the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 114a, the bet switch 116, the start switch 118, and the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. The main CPU 200a executes various processes based on the received detection signal.

The initialization means 300 executes initialization processing in the main control board 200. The betting means 302 bets medals for use in games. Based on the operation of the start switch 118, the winning type lottery means 304 performs a winning type lottery to determine the validity of the winning combination, more specifically, the validity of the winning type including the winning combination, as will be described in detail later.

The reel control means 306 controls the rotation of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c in response to the operation of the start switch 118, and controls the rotation of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, respectively. In response to the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, the corresponding left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c are controlled to stop. In addition, the reel control means 306 activates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in the previous game in response to the operation of the start switch 118, and then displays the lottery results of the winning type lottery by the player. The time until the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is enabled (invalidated by the completion of the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c in the previous game) is extended from the specified time, and during that time, the reel 110a , 110b, and 110c may be rotated in a variety of ways to perform a reel performance (freeze performance). Reel effects include not enabling a switch that should have been enabled for a predetermined period of time, suspending a process that should have been executed for a predetermined period of time, or causing signals from a switch that should have been sent or received to be sent or received for a predetermined period of time. This can be achieved by not having it. In addition, in this embodiment, as a reel performance, the basic game is interrupted in response to the operation of the start switch 118 in the basic game, and the progress of the basic game is delayed, and during this time, the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are controlled to rotate. However, a pseudo game resembling the basic game may be performed in which the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are temporarily stopped in response to the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c. The pseudo game ends on condition that the start switch 118 is operated again or a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the temporary stop control, and the rotation control of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c in the basic game is restarted. In addition, as an example of a pseudo game, predetermined symbols (for example, symbols forming a bonus combination) on each reel 110a, 110b, 110c are automatically temporarily stopped in response to the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c. You can also. In such a pseudo game, it is possible to perform an effect with a rotation control and stop mode similar to that of the basic game or a different rotation control and stop mode, so that the interest of the game can be increased. Note that temporary stop may appear to have stopped at first glance, but by continuing to change the phase signals of the stepping motors 152 of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c within 500 msec, it indicates that the reels have not completely stopped. The control indicates control for temporarily stopping the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. However, unless there is a particular distinction, a stop or a temporary stop is treated as simply a stop in the sense that the position is maintained without rotating in one direction. 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, and in response to the operation of stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c corresponding to the rotating left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, respectively, the corresponding left reel is rotated. 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, both stop control and temporary stop control are simply treated as stop control.

Further, a reel drive control section 150 is connected to the main control board 200. The reel drive control unit 150 drives the stepping motor 152 based on rotation start signals of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c transmitted from the reel control means 306 in response to the operation signal of the start switch 118. do. In addition, the reel drive control unit 150 detects stop signals for each of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c and the rotational position detection circuit 154, which are transmitted from the reel control means 306 in response to the operation signal of the stop switch 120. Based on the signal, driving of the stepping motor 152 is stopped.

The determining means 308 determines whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has been displayed on the active line A. Here, the display of a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination on the active line A may simply be called winning. The payout control means 310 pays out medals in the number (value amount) corresponding to the winning combination based on the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination being displayed on the active line A (winning). Further, a medal payout device 142 is connected to the main control board 200, and the payout control means 310 dispenses medals while counting the number of medals to be paid out.

The game state control means 312 refers to the result of the winning type lottery and the determination result of the determination means 308, and shifts the game state to one of a plurality of types of game states. Further, the performance state control means 314 refers to the result of the winning type lottery, the determination result of the determination means 308, and the transition information of the game state, and shifts the performance state to one of a plurality of types of performance states.

The command transmitting means 316 sends commands related to the game along with the operations of the betting means 302, the winning type lottery means 304, the reel control means 306, the determination means 308, the payout control means 310, the game state control means 312, the performance state control means 314, etc. are sequentially determined, and the determined commands are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control board 202.

Further, the main control board 200 is provided with a random number generator (random number generation means) 200d. The random number generator 200d sequentially increments the count value and resets the count value after counting a predetermined number of times (changes the number sequence to determine the initial value), thereby looping the count value within a predetermined numerical range. The main control board 200 obtains a random value by extracting a count value from the random number generator 200d at a predetermined time. The random number value generated by the random number generator 200d of the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as the winning type lottery random number) is used by the winning type lottery means 304 to determine the gaming profit to be given to the player, for example, the winning type. It will be done.

(Sub control board 202)
Further, like the main control board 200, the sub control board 202 has various semiconductor integrated circuits including a sub CPU 202a which is a central processing unit, a sub ROM 202b in which programs etc. are stored, a sub RAM 202c which functions as a work area, etc. , particularly controls the presentation based on commands from the main control board 200. Further, like the main RAM 200c, the sub-RAM 202c is also connected to a backup power source (not shown), so that even if the power is cut off, data is retained without being erased. Note that the sub control board 202 is also provided with a random number generator (random number generation means) 202d, like the main control board 200, and the random number value (hereinafter referred to as the effect lottery random number) generated by the random number generator 202d is It is mainly used to determine the mode of presentation.

In addition, in the sub control board 202, the sub CPU 202a operates an initialization determining means 330, a command receiving means 332, an effect controlling means 334, etc., which function by cooperating with the sub RAM 202c based on the program stored in the sub ROM 202b. It has a functional part.

The initialization determining means 330 executes initialization processing in the sub control board 202. The command receiving means 332 receives commands from other control boards, such as the main control board 200, and processes the commands. The performance control means 334 receives the detection signal from the performance switch 122, and determines the performance of the game to be performed on each device of the liquid crystal display section 124, the speaker 128, and the performance lamp 126 based on the received command. Specifically, the production control means 334 controls the image data displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124 and the electricity for production through illumination devices such as the production lamp 126, the sub-credit display section 134, and the sub-payout display section 136. Decoration data is determined, and at the same time, audio data constituting the audio to be output from the speaker 128 is determined. Then, the performance control means 334 executes the determined game performance. Note that the production also includes auxiliary production. The auxiliary performance notifies the correct operation mode of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, which is the winning condition for the correct combination, when a selected winning type in which the correct combination and the incorrect combination overlap in the winning type lottery is won. It's a performance. With this auxiliary performance, the player can easily display the symbol combination corresponding to the correct winning combination on the active line A. Note that the correct winning combination is a winning winning combination that is more advantageous than the incorrect winning combination, including not only the payout of medals due to the winning winning combination, but also all gaming profits obtained by winning the winning winning combination. A performance state in which such an auxiliary performance is executed is called an AT (assist time) performance state. In addition, a so-called ART gaming state may be used in which an AT performance state and an RT (replay time) gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay combination is high are proceeded in parallel.

In the following, notifications managed by boards other than the main control board 200, including the sub-control board 202, such as the liquid crystal display section 124, the production lamp 126, the speaker 128, the sub-credit display section 134, and the sub-payout display section 136, will be described. The means may be referred to as other notification means. On the other hand, notification means managed by the main control board 200, such as the main credit display section 130 and the main payout display section 132, are sometimes referred to as main notification means (instruction monitor). Further, the main notification means and other notification means capable of executing the auxiliary performance may be collectively referred to as auxiliary performance execution means. The performance state control means 314 causes the auxiliary performance execution means to execute the auxiliary performance in the AT performance state. In particular, in this embodiment, a numerical value (instruction number) that can identify the operation mode (batting order) is displayed on the main payout display section 132 as the main notification means (instruction monitor), and a liquid crystal display as other notification means. 124, a presentation lamp 126, and a speaker 128 to notify the order of operations.

(Table used in main control board 200)
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining winning combinations, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a winning type lottery table.

In the slot machine 100, as will be described in detail later, a plurality of types of gaming states and performance states are provided, and the gaming state and performance state are changed according to the progress of the game. In the main control board 200, a plurality of winning type lottery tables and the like corresponding to gaming states managed and controlled by the gaming state control means 312 are stored in the main ROM 200b. The winning type lottery means 304 draws a corresponding winning type lottery table into the main ROM 200b according to the current setting value (indicating the ease of obtaining a gaming profit in stages) stored in the main RAM 200c and the current gaming state. Based on the extracted winning type lottery table, it is determined which winning type lottery random number acquired in response to the operation signal of the start switch 118 corresponds to which winning type in the winning type lottery table.

Here, the winning combinations constituting the winning types extracted in the winning type lottery table include a replay winning combination, a minor winning combination, and a bonus winning combination. The replay combination is a combination that allows the player to play the game again without making a new bet for medals when a symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the active line A. A small winning combination is a winning combination in which a symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination is displayed on the active line A, so that a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the symbol combination. In addition, for a bonus role, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus role is displayed on the active line A, thereby changing the gaming state managed by the gaming state control means 312 to a bonus gaming state (a gaming state during RBB operation, which will be described later). This is a role that can be transitioned to.

As for the winning combination in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a winning combination "RBB" is provided as a bonus combination. In addition, winning combinations "Replay 1" to "Replay 4" are provided as replay combinations. In addition, as small prizes, winning prizes "small prize 1" to "small prize 38" are provided. In FIG. 5, one or more symbols constituting each winning combination are associated with each of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c. In addition, in the following, the winning roles "Small role 1" to "Small role 6" will be referred to as the winning role "9-card role," the winning role "Small role 7" will be referred to as the winning role "3-card role," and the winning role "Small role 8." ~"Small hand 38" may be abbreviated as the winning hand "1-card hand."

Here, in this embodiment, when the stop switch 120 is operated by the player, if the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that can be won are on the active line A, the reel control means At step 306, stop control is performed so that the symbol stops on the active line A. In addition, when the stop switch 120 is operated, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that can be won are not on the active line A, but four symbols in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the reel 110 are displayed. If the number of symbols is within the range corresponding to the winning combination (draw-in range), the reel control means 306 sets the number of symbols that are apart from each other as the number of sliding symbols, and activates the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination. Stop control is performed so that the rotation is maintained for the number of sliding frames so as to be drawn onto line A, and then stopped. In addition, if there are multiple symbols on the reels 110 that correspond to winning combinations that can be won, and all of them are within the pull-in range of the reels 110, any of the symbols will be placed on the active line A according to a predetermined priority order. It is determined whether to draw the symbol upward, and stop control is performed so that the rotation is maintained for the number of sliding pieces so as to draw the prioritized symbol onto the active line A and then stopped. Note that when the stop switch 120 is pressed and a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination other than a winning combination that can be won is on the active line A, the reel control means 306 controls the symbol combination to A so-called kicking process is also executed in parallel to prevent the line from stopping on the effective line A. In addition, as will be described later, if the winning combination included in the winning type has an operation mode (operation order and operation timing) set as a winning condition, the reel control means 306 controls the winning combination according to the player's operation mode. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination can be displayed on the active line A.

For example, winning roles "Replay 1" to "Replay 3", winning roles "Small Role 1" to "Small Role 6", "Small Role 11", "Small Role 12", "Small Role 16" to "Small Role", The symbols constituting the symbol combinations corresponding to "Win 19" and "Small Win 38" are arranged on each reel 110 so that they can always be displayed on the active line A by the above-mentioned stop control. Such a winning combination may be expressed as PB=1. On the other hand, for example, the winning role "RBB", the winning role "Replay 4", the winning role "Small role 7" to "Small role 10", "Small role 13" to "Small role 15", "Small role 20" to " The symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to "Small win 37" are not necessarily arranged so as to be displayed on the active line A on each reel 110 due to the above-mentioned stop control, so so-called missed winnings may occur. be. Such a winning combination may be expressed as PB≠1.

As shown in FIG. 6, the winning type lottery table is divided into a plurality of winning areas, and depending on each gaming state, the winning type to be drawn differs, and the presence or absence of non-winning (loss) differs depending on each gaming state. In FIG. 6, the winning areas (winning types) allocated to each gaming state (non-internal gaming state (non-internal), RBB internal gaming state (RBB internal), RBB operating gaming state (RBB operating)) are represented by "◎" or "○", but in reality, a winning type lottery table corresponding to each of a plurality of gaming states is stored in the main ROM 200b. In addition, "◎" indicates that it is an advantageous section lottery possible winning type where a lottery to move to an advantageous section can be held, and "○" is a non-advantageous section lottery where it is impossible to conduct a lottery to transfer to an advantageous section. Indicates that it is a winning type.

In the winning type lottery table, each divided winning area is associated with a predetermined number (winning range value) that is a numerical value indicating the winning range, and the winning type. The total number of winning type lottery random numbers (65536) is obtained by summing up the numbers placed in the winning areas. Therefore, the probability that each winning type is determined is the value obtained by dividing the number associated with the winning area by the total number of winning type lottery random numbers. The winning type lottery means 304 sequentially obtains numbers from among the plurality of winning areas in the winning type lottery table, starting from the one with the highest number, based on the gaming state at that time, and uses the numbers as a winning type lottery random number. When the value after subtraction becomes less than 0, the winning type associated with the winning area at that time is determined as the lottery result of the winning type lottery. In addition, if the numbers of all the winning areas of winning area 1 and above are subtracted from the winning type lottery random number, and the value after subtraction is 0 or more, the winning type of winning area 0 is "lose". This is the lottery result.

Here, we will provide some additional information about the winning combination "RBB". The predetermined type 1 special bonus (RB) is a bonus that increases the number of combinations of symbols related to winning for each specified number, or increases the probability that a conditional device related to winning for each specified number will operate, A device that operates in predetermined cases and can continue to operate until a result of no more than 12 games is obtained. Here, the condition device is a device whose operation is a necessary condition for displaying a combination of symbols related to winning, replay, accessory, or operation of the accessory continuous operation device, A winning flag is a flag that is activated when a player wins a computer-based lottery held in a gaming machine.

According to the winning type lottery table in FIG. 6, for example, winning area 0 is associated with the winning type "Lose", and if you win in this winning type, the symbol corresponding to any of the winning combinations shown in FIG. The combination is also not displayed on the active line A, and no medals are paid out.

In addition, the winning area 1 is associated with the winning type "Bell ALL" which includes the winning combinations "Small Role 1" to "Small Role 38" overlappingly, and the winning area 2 is associated with the winning type "Bell ALL" which includes the winning combinations "Small Role 1" to "Small Role 38". ” to “Small win 38” are associated with the winning type “1 piece ALL”.

In addition, winning areas 3 to 13 are associated with winning types "Reach-to-reach 1" to "Reach-to-reach 11," which include any of the winning combinations "1-card winning combination" in which the payout number is 1, respectively. ing. Note that in the following, the 11 winning types in winning areas 3 to 13 may be simply abbreviated as winning type "reach".

In addition, in the winning area 14, a winning winning combination "small winning combination 14", a winning winning combination "small winning winning 32", a winning winning combination "minor winning winning 33", and a winning winning combination "small winning winning 36", each of which has a payout number of one coin, are included. The winning type "Cherry A" which includes the winning winning combination "Small winning combination 38" is associated, and the winning winning combination "Small winning combination 7" with a payout number of 3 coins and the winning winning combination "Small winning combination 7" with a payout number of 1 coin is in the winning area 15. The winning type ``Cherry B'' which includes the winning winning combination ``Small winning combination 36'' of 5 pieces is associated. In addition, below, the two winning types of winning areas 14 and 15 may be simply abbreviated as winning type "cherry."

In addition, in winning areas 16 to 31, one of the correct winning combinations with a payout number of 9 coins (winning combination "Small Role 1" to "Small Role 6") and the incorrect winning combination with a payout number of 1 coin (winning combination). Selected winning types (winning types ``batting order bell A3'' to ``batting order bell A6'', winning types ``batting order bell B3'' to ``batting order bell B6'', winning types ``batting order bell C3'' to ``batting order bell C6'', and winning types ``batting order bell D3'' to ``batting order bell D6'') are associated with each other. Note that in the following, the 16 winning types in the winning areas 16 to 31 may be simply abbreviated as the winning type "batting order bell."

Furthermore, the winning area 32 is associated with the winning type "Common Bell 1" which includes the winning combinations "Small Role 1", "Small Role 17", and "Small Role 18" overlappingly, and the winning area 33 is associated with , the winning type "Common Bell 2" which includes the winning combinations "Small Role 2", "Small Role 17", and "Small Role 18" overlappingly is associated, and the winning area 34 contains the winning combination "Small Role 8". ” to “Small win 13,” “Small win 15,” “Small win 36,” to “Small win 38,” which are duplicated, are associated with the winning type “1 common win.”

Furthermore, the winning area 35 is associated with the winning type "Replay A" which includes the winning combinations "Replay 1" to "Replay 4" in duplicate, and the winning area 36 is associated with the winning combinations "Replay 1" and "Replay 4". ``Replay 2'' and ``Replay 4'' are associated with the winning type ``Replay B.''

In addition, the winning area 37 is associated with the winning type "RBB" which includes the winning combination "RBB" alone, and the winning areas 38 to 40 are associated with the winning combination "RBB" and the winning type with the payout number of 1 piece. The winning types "RBB reach number 1" to "RBB reach number 3" which include any of the "1 card role" duplicately are associated, and the winning area 41 contains the winning combination "RBB" and the number of coins to be paid out. The winning combination “Small role 14”, the winning role “Small role 32”, the winning role “Small role 33”, the winning role “Small role 36”, and the winning role “Small role 38” are duplicated. The winning type "RBB Cherry A" included in the winning area 42 is associated with the winning type "RBB", and the winning winning combinations "RBB", "minor winning combination 8" to "minor winning combination 13", "minor winning combination 15", " The winning type "RBB common 1 ticket" which includes "Small win 36" to "Small win 38" in duplicate is associated.

If you win a winning type that includes multiple winning combinations, the winning conditions regarding which symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will be preferentially displayed on the active line A, such as stop The order in which the switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated and the operation timing (operating position of the reel 110) of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are set.

In the following explanation, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c that stop the reels in the order of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c will be referred to as "batting order 1", and The operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c to stop the reels in order is called "batting order 2", and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c to stop the reels in order of the middle reel 110b, left reel 110a, right reel 110c is called "batting order 2". 3", and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c to stop the reels in the order of the middle reel 110b, right reel 110c, and left reel 110a is "batting order 4", and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is set as "batting order 4", and the reels are stopped in the order of the right reel 110c, the left reel 110a, and the middle reel 110b. The operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c to stop the reels is defined as "batting order 5", and the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c to stop the reels in the order of right reel 110c, middle reel 110b, and left reel 110a is "batting order 6". ”.

For example, if you win the winning type "Reach 1" in winning area 3 and operate in the correct operation mode (batting order 1, 2), the winning combination "Small win" is the correct winning combination with the payout number of 1 piece. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to "13" is preferentially displayed on the active line A. Also, when an operation is performed in batting order 3 to 6, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "1-card combination", which is an incorrect combination with a payout of 1 card, will be stopped so that it is always displayed on active line A. Control is exercised. In addition, if you win each winning type in winning areas 4 to 14, if you operate in the correct operation mode (batting order 1, 2), the number of coins paid out will be 1, similar to the winning type ``Reach 1'' in winning area 3. If the stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the correct winning combination is preferentially displayed on the active line A, and the operation is performed in the batting order 3 to 6, the incorrect winning combination with the payout number of 1 piece is executed. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to a certain winning combination "one-card combination" is always displayed on the active line A.

In addition, if the winning type "batting order bell A3" in the winning area 16 is won and the operation is performed in the correct operation mode (batting order 3), the winning combination "minor winning combination 3", which is a correct winning combination with a payout number of 9 pieces, is selected. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to is preferentially displayed on the active line A. In addition, if the operation is performed in batting order 1, 2, 4 to 6, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "1 card combination" which is an incorrect combination with a payout number of 1 card is 1/1 on the active line A. , 1/2 or 1/4 probability is displayed.

Note that the winning probability (number) of each winning type in the winning areas 16 to 31 is set to be equal. Since the player usually cannot know which winning type he has won, by providing the winning areas 16 to 31 as described above, it is difficult to win the correct combination. Further, as described above, even if the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated in an operation mode in which the incorrect combination is displayed preferentially, the symbol combination corresponding to the incorrect combination is not necessarily displayed on the active line A. Therefore, depending on the operation mode, some data may be missed (PB≠1).

In addition, when winning any of the above-mentioned winning types, the internal winning flag corresponding to each winning type is established (ON), and the stop control of each reel 110 is performed according to the establishment status of this internal winning flag. The Rukoto. At this time, if you win a winning type that includes a minor winning combination, but the symbol combination corresponding to these winning combinations cannot be displayed on the active line A in the game, after the game ends. The internal election flag is turned off. In other words, the right to win a minor prize is limited only to the game in which the winning type that includes the minor prize is won, and the right cannot be carried over to the next game. On the other hand, if a winning type that includes the winning combination "RBB" is won, the RBB internal winning flag is established (ON) and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" is placed on the active line A. The RBB internal winning flag is carried over across games until it is displayed. Furthermore, if the internal winning flag corresponding to a winning type that includes a replay combination is established, the symbol combination corresponding to one of the replay combinations included in that winning type will always be on the active line A. After the process necessary to play the next game without requiring medals is performed, the internal winning flag is turned off.

(Transition of gaming state)
Here, the transition of the gaming state will be explained using FIG. 7. Here, a plurality of gaming states are prepared, such as a non-internal gaming state, an RBB internal gaming state, and an RBB operating gaming state. As will be described later, each gaming state is changed depending on winning, winning (activation), and termination of a bonus combination. Note that the winning types that can be won in each gaming state are represented by "◎" or "○" in FIG.

The non-internal gaming state is a gaming state that corresponds to an initial state among a plurality of gaming states. In such a non-internal gaming state, the probability of winning a replay combination is set to approximately 1/7.3. Furthermore, in the non-internal gaming state, the winning combination "RBB" is determined with a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/30). The gaming state control means 312 changes the gaming state in response to winning of the winning combination "RBB". For example, in a game in which the winning combination "RBB" is won, when a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" is displayed on the active line A, the gaming state control means 312 changes the gaming state to the RBB active gaming state. Transfer (1).

In the RBB active gaming state, the winning probability of the replay combination is set to 0. In this RBB operating gaming state, the winning type "Bell ALL" is set in the winning area 1 and the winning type "1 piece ALL" is set in the winning area 2 as possible winning types. If you win the winning type "Bell ALL", a symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning combinations "Small role 1" to "Small role 38" will be displayed on the active line A, and if you win the winning type "1 piece ALL", the symbol combination will be displayed on the active line A. , the stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the winning combinations "Small Win 8" to "Small Win 38" is displayed on the active line A. Here, due to the configuration of such small winning combinations, the expected number of coins to be acquired per unit game in the gaming state during RBB operation is lowered.

When the condition for ending the gaming state during RBB operation is satisfied, that is, when the number of acquired coins exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 22 coins), the gaming state control means 312 shifts the gaming state to a non-internal gaming state (2).

On the other hand, in a game in which the winning combination "RBB" is won, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" cannot be displayed on the active line A, the gaming state control means 312 controls the gaming state within the RBB. Shift to medium game state (3).

In the RBB internal medium game state, the winning probability of the replay combination is set to approximately 1/7.3. Further, in the RBB internal medium game state, there is no possibility of winning the winning type "losing". In other words, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" could not be displayed on the active line A in a winning game with the winning combination "RBB", after that, the winning combination "RBB" would be smaller than the winning combination "RBB". Since the replay combination is controlled to stop on the active line A with priority, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" cannot be displayed on the active line A. Therefore, once the gaming state shifts to the RBB internal medium gaming state, the RBB internal medium gaming state will be maintained without any subsequent gaming state transition. Here, while maintaining the RBB internal medium gaming state, an AT effect state is realized in the RBB internal medium gaming state.

Here, in the RBB internal medium game state, multiple types of correct combinations are won without overlapping each other, so it is possible to increase the chances of winning the correct combination, and as a result, for example, in the RBB internal medium game By performing the auxiliary performance in the AT performance state, medals can be easily obtained. On the other hand, in the RBB active gaming state, multiple types of correct winning combinations are won over and over again, so there are fewer opportunities to win the correct winning combination, so the correct winning combination is more likely to win than in the AT production state in other gaming states. This makes it difficult for players to increase the number of medals they own. Therefore, while the RBB active gaming state has the function of having a higher probability of winning winning combinations than the RBB internal playing state, in terms of medal acquisition performance, the RBB operating gaming state is the same as the RBB internal mid gaming state. It is possible to realize the specifications (accelerator RBB) that are inferior.

(Transition of production state)
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the presentation state. Hereinafter, the effect state to which the effect state control means 314 changes in the main control board 200 will be described in detail.

Here, in order to comprehensively and uniformly determine whether or not the gaming state with high medal acquisition performance is biased, a game section having performance related to the instruction function, that is, an auxiliary performance (instruction function) is executed. A game section that is advantageous to the player, including a game section, etc., is defined as an advantageous section. In addition, in the advantageous section, if the auxiliary effect is activated as a result of a lottery etc. related to the activation of the auxiliary effect on the main control board 200, the main control board 200 will be able to identify the content of the instruction. This is a game period in which information indicating the contents of the instruction may be transmitted to peripheral boards such as the sub-control board 202 only when displayed on the means. Further, unlike the advantageous section, a game section in which the auxiliary performance (instruction function) cannot be executed is defined as a non-advantageous section. Therefore, the plurality of performance states belong to either the advantageous section or the non-advantageous section which are the game sections. In this embodiment, almost all performance states belong to the advantageous section, and some performance states (here, non-advantageous performance states) realize the non-advantageous section.

In addition, in the advantageous section, among the winning modes in which the correct winning combination would be missed if there is no auxiliary performance, in the selection winning type where the correct winning combination has the maximum payout (in this case, 9 coins), there will be assistance to assist the winning of the correct winning combination. When performing a performance (an auxiliary performance in which the maximum number of coins to be paid out can be obtained), the effect must be notified by, for example, lighting the section display 160.

In addition, in the non-advantageous section, it is possible to vary the winning probability for each winning type depending on the setting value, but the probability that determines the transition to the performance state with auxiliary performance (AT performance state) for the same winning type must not be different for each setting value. On the other hand, in the advantageous section, both the winning probability of the winning type and the probability of determining the transition (or addition) to the performance state with auxiliary performance (AT performance state) for the same winning type differ depending on the setting value. It is possible to do so.

Therefore, the performance state control means 314 not only manages the transition of the performance state, but also manages the transition between the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section. Furthermore, regardless of such management, the advantageous section is forcibly terminated when the following termination conditions are met. For example, the slot machine 100 provides an advantage based on the value counted in the advantageous section reaching a predetermined value (for example, the number of games played during the stay reaches 1500 games or 3000 games, or MY exceeds 2400 pieces). The section is forcibly terminated. Note that MY indicates the number of different sheets when the lowest number of different sheets is set to 0. In addition, in a medalless gaming machine that allows you to proceed with the game without the intervention of real medals while maintaining the gameplay of the slot machine, there is no need to set a limit on the number of games you can play, so MY is 2400 coins in the advantageous section. The advantageous section will be forcibly terminated based on the fact that the above limit has been exceeded. In either case, the production state control means 314 resets all the information updated in the advantageous section (all variables that affect the performance related to the instruction function) by transitioning from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. .

(Unfavorable section, advantageous section)
In the non-advantageous section, the auxiliary performance is not performed, so the number of medals that can be acquired is limited. Here, a non-advantageous performance state is provided as a performance state of the non-advantageous section.

In the advantageous section, by causing the auxiliary performance execution means to execute the auxiliary performance when the selected winning type is won, it is possible to obtain a large number of medals while suppressing the consumption of medals. Therefore, by shifting to the advantageous section, the player can advance the game more advantageously than in the non-advantageous section. Here, the performance states of the advantageous section include a normal performance state, a precursor performance state, an AT performance state, a distributed performance state, a special precursor performance state, and a special performance state, each of which has a different game performance. Each production state will be explained individually below.

(Normal performance state)
The normal performance state belongs to the advantageous section and is the performance state in which the player is likely to be staying at the start of the game among a plurality of performance states. The performance state control means 314 performs an AT lottery in the normal performance state. The AT lottery is a lottery that determines transition to the AT performance state, and the performance state control means 314 performs the AT lottery with a probability corresponding to the winning type determined by the winning type lottery. When the AT lottery is won, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to a precursor performance state corresponding to the first stage of the AT performance state (1), increasing the expectation level that the transition to the AT performance state has been determined. A performance control means 334 is made to execute a precursor performance. In addition, even if the player does not win the AT lottery, the performance state control means 314 may cause the performance control means 334 to perform a precursor performance while maintaining the normal performance state, so that the player may not be able to enter the AT performance state. This can give hope that the transition has been decided. In addition, the performance state control means 314 executes a so-called chance zone (CZ) in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is increased over a plurality of games every time a predetermined number of games are played in the normal performance state. Even when the AT lottery is won in such a chance zone, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to the precursor performance state (1).

(Foreshadowing state)
The precursor performance state belongs to the advantageous section and is a performance state in which the precursor performance is executed for a predetermined number of games (here, for example, a predetermined number of games of 32 games or less). It should be noted that the foreshadowing performance (real omen performance) executed in the omen performance state and the omen performance (falsified omen performance) performed in the normal performance state are similar in display mode and number of continuous games. Therefore, the player cannot tell which performance state the player is staying in just by viewing the precursor performance. However, the precursor performance executed in the precursor performance state differs from the precursor performance performed in the normal performance state in that the result that the transition to the AT performance state has been decided is finally notified. Therefore, the player desires a precursor performance state in which a result indicating that the transition to the AT performance state has been decided is notified in the precursor performance. Then, when the precursor performance state ends, the performance state control means 314 always shifts the performance state to the AT performance state (2). In other words, when the precursor performance is being executed in the precursor performance state, the transition to the AT performance state is made without fail. In this respect, the precursor performance state is more advantageous to the player than the normal performance state. Furthermore, the decision to transition to the precursor performance state is synonymous with the determination of the subsequent transition to the AT performance state, and the transition to the precursor performance state (that is, transition to the AT performance state), As another example, it may be expressed that a direct transition to an AT performance state is combined with a transition to a specific performance state.

(AT performance state)
The AT performance state belongs to the advantageous section, and until a predetermined end condition is met, the difference between the number of medals inserted (bet number) and the number of medals paid out is, for example, a predetermined difference number (300 or 100). ), the auxiliary performance is executed until reaching. In the AT performance state, the performance state control means 314 performs an additional lottery for the difference number of tickets at a probability corresponding to the winning type determined by the winning type lottery. When winning the additional lottery, the performance state control means 314 adds the winning difference number to the predetermined difference number, which is the end condition. In this way, the conditions for ending the AT performance state change. Then, when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to the normal performance state (3).

As described above, in this embodiment, the player expects to shift to the AT performance state while staying in the normal performance state, and when the precursor performance is started, the precursor performance becomes the main precursor, that is, the precursor performance. We hope that this is a foreshadowing performance in a state of production. Here, if the transition to the AT performance state is not notified in the precursory performance, the normal performance state continues, and if the transition to the AT performance state is notified in the precursory performance, the AT performance state is changed after the precursory performance ends. executed.

Note that when the AT performance state ends, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to the normal performance state (3), but when the performance state is shifted to the non-advantageous performance state (4) and the advantageous section is reset. There is. When the advantageous section is reset, as described above, the information updated in the advantageous section (all variables that affect the performance related to the instruction function) is cleared. However, depending on the performance mode at the time of transition, the player cannot tell whether the performance state has shifted to the normal performance state or the non-advantageous performance state.

(Non-advantageous performance state)
The non-advantageous presentation state belongs to the non-advantageous section and is the initial presentation state. In the non-advantageous performance state, the performance state control means 314 determines the transition to the advantageous section with a probability of about 1/2 in each game, and when the transition to the advantageous section is determined, the performance state is always changed. , to shift to the distribution presentation state (5). Therefore, the number of staying games in the non-advantageous effect state is often short (several games).

(Distribution performance state)
The distribution performance state belongs to the advantageous section, is always passed through when moving from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, and is a presentation state in which the player only stays for one game, for example. In the distributed performance state, the performance state is distributed to either the normal performance state or the precursor performance state. Specifically, the performance state control means 314 determines, for example, to transition to the precursor performance state with a probability of 1/10 and transfer the performance state to the precursor performance state (6), or determines the transition to the precursor performance state with a probability of 9/10. The transition to the performance state is determined and the performance state is shifted to the normal performance state (7). However, the ratio of such distribution is not limited to the precursor performance state: normal performance state = 1:9, and can be arbitrarily determined.

If the precursor performance state is determined in the distribution performance state, the performance state will definitely be transferred to the AT performance state via the precursor performance state that is continued for a predetermined number of games (through the precursor performance). . Further, if the precursor performance state is not determined in the distribution performance state, the performance state becomes the normal performance state. However, in the normal performance state, the probability of winning the AT lottery is varied depending on the route to the normal performance state. For example, as described above, when the performance state directly shifts from the AT performance state to the normal performance state (3), the performance state control means 314 controls whether the performance state has changed from the AT performance state (transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state). AT lottery is performed with a low probability (for example, 1/4000) in a normal performance state (not shown).

On the other hand, when the performance state shifts from the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state to the normal performance state due to the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section (7), the performance state control means 314 controls the non-advantageous section. In the normal performance state shifted from , an AT lottery is performed with a high probability (for example, 1/8). Therefore, in the normal performance state that has transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state (via the non-advantageous section), the player will eventually win the AT lottery. In addition, here, we have explained two patterns of winning probability of AT lottery, low probability (for example, 1/4000) and high probability (for example, 1/8), but we also provide three or more patterns of winning probability, In the normal performance state shifted from the non-advantageous performance state, an AT lottery may be performed with a relatively high probability of winning. In addition, the probability of winning is not limited to 1/8 or 1/4000, etc., and the probability of winning is not limited to 1/8 or 1/4000, but the normal performance state that has transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state is better than the normal performance state that has not transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state to the AT performance state. It is sufficient that the transition is easy to determine; for example, the probability of winning an AT lottery in a normal performance state that has transitioned from a non-advantageous performance state is set higher than the probability of winning an AT lottery in a normal performance state that has not transitioned from a non-advantageous performance state. If so, the probability of winning can be set arbitrarily.

However, even if the AT lottery is won in the normal performance state that has transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state, the performance state control means 314 does not immediately shift to the precursor performance state, but waits for example after the distribution performance state ends. During the block period of 96 games, the normal performance state is maintained and transition to the AT performance state is prohibited. Specifically, the performance state control means 314 turns on the present omen permission flag when the AT lottery is won in the normal performance state shifted from the non-advantageous performance state. The main omen permission flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is possible to shift to the omen production state, and when turned ON, the transition to the omen production state is permitted. Once the present omen permission flag is turned ON, it is maintained in the ON state until the transition to the omen presentation state, so even if the AT lottery is won after that, the present omen permission flag remains on the ON state. In addition, the performance state control means 314 determines the number of games within 96 games by lottery at the time of transition from the distributed performance state to the normal performance state, and sets it as a block period. However, the block period is set so that 96 games are often selected.

The performance state control means 314 counts the number of games played after the distribution performance state ends, and shifts the performance state to the precursor performance state during the block period, regardless of whether or not the present precursor permission flag is turned on. I won't let you. Then, if the block period has elapsed (the predetermined number of games corresponding to the block period has been reached) and the present precursor permission flag is ON, the production state control means 314 shifts the production state to the precursor production state ( 8) Reset this precursor permission flag. Therefore, in the normal performance state shifted from the non-advantageous performance state, even if the AT lottery is won early, the transition to the precursor performance state does not occur unless at least 96 games corresponding to the block period are played.

In this way, by passing through the non-advantageous performance state (non-advantageous section), the player can obtain the following benefits. In other words, there is a probability of 1/10 to immediately transition to the precursor performance state, pass through the precursor performance state, and then transition to the AT performance state, or, with a probability of 9/10, to transition to the normal performance state and the block period has elapsed. Afterwards, a foreshadowing effect is executed, and after passing through the foreshadowing effect state, the state shifts to the AT effect state. Then, after the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state end, for example, after 0 to 96 games have passed, the precursor performance starts, and after the precursor performance ends, that is, the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state end. Therefore, for example, after 32 to 128 games have passed, the state will almost shift to the AT performance state. Winning an AT lottery with a high probability during a predetermined number of games is sometimes referred to as "heaven" or "heaven mode." Therefore, the player desires to shift to a non-advantageous performance state (non-advantageous section), that is, reset the advantageous section.

Here, we adopt a normal performance state in which it is easy to transition to an AT performance state with a high probability when passing through a non-advantageous performance state, that is, when transitioning from a non-advantageous section to an advantageous section, and by providing a block period. , the start timing is biased to 128 games after the end of the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state. In other words, even if the AT performance state ends and is demoted to the normal performance state, there is a high possibility that the AT performance state will be executed again (pulled back) until 128 games have elapsed. Therefore, the player continues playing the game, expecting the AT performance state to be pulled back after the AT performance state ends, so that the operating rate of the slot machine 100 can be improved.

In addition, even in the normal performance state that has transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state, the performance state control means 314 increases the probability of winning the AT lottery every time a predetermined number of games are played, similarly to the normal performance state that has transitioned from the AT performance state. A chance zone is executed over multiple games. If the AT lottery is won in such a chance zone, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to the precursor performance state, regardless of whether it is in the above block period or not. Note that in the normal performance state that has been transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state, it should originally be possible to transition to the precursor performance state after the block period has elapsed. In this case, by deciding to shift to the AT performance state on their own, the AT performance state that could have originally been obtained will be lost, and there is a risk that the player's desire to play will decrease. Therefore, if you win the AT lottery on your own in the chance zone in the normal performance state that has transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state, the performance state control means 314 changes the performance state to the non-advantageous performance state again after the end of the subsequent AT performance state. Transfer (4). In this way, the player can receive all the gaming profits from passing through the non-advantageous performance state. Furthermore, by starting the chance zone before the 96th game, which is likely to be selected as a block period, players expect to win the AT lottery in the chance zone, that is, the AT effect state will be executed at least twice. can do.

In this embodiment, as described above, when the AT performance state ends, the performance state control means 314 directly transfers the performance state to the normal performance state (3) and shifts the performance state to the non-advantageous performance state. There is case (4). Here, the condition for shifting the performance state to the non-advantageous performance state is that the player wins the transition to the AT performance state having a predetermined gaming profit in the AT lottery. For example, the AT performance state includes a plurality of types of AT performance states that differ in the number of continuous games and the probability of adding up the difference number of coins. When a specific AT performance state is won, the performance state control means 314 always shifts the performance state to a non-advantageous performance state after the AT performance state ends (4). Further, even if a specific AT performance state is not won, the performance state control means 314 may shift the performance state to a non-advantageous performance state with a predetermined probability after the AT performance state ends (4).

Here, the advantageous section is temporarily reset. Therefore, the player can shift to the AT production state with high gaming profits with a relatively small number of games from the start of the number of games allowed in the advantageous section, for example, 1500 games or 3000 games, and, It becomes possible to obtain gaming profits by effectively utilizing the number of staying games allowed in the advantageous section.

Further, in this embodiment, as described above, when the AT lottery is won in the normal performance state after the AT performance state ends, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to the precursor performance state (1). However, if the number of staying games in the normal performance state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 600 games) without shifting to the AT performance state, and the AT lottery is won in the normal performance state, the performance state control means 314 , it finally decides to shift to the non-advantageous performance state, and instead of shifting the performance state to the precursor performance state, performs a precursor performance (false precursor performance) to notify that it has not directly transitioned to the AT performance state. After that, first, the state is shifted to a special omen presentation state (9). In addition, here, as a predetermined transition condition that determines the transition to a non-advantageous performance state (non-advantageous section), after the number of staying games in the normal performance state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 600 games), the normal Although the explanation has been made with reference to winning the AT lottery in the performance state, this is not limited to such a case, and as a predetermined transition condition, after the number of staying games in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number of games, the AT lottery in the normal performance state It is also possible to win the election. Also, as a predetermined transition condition, in place of or in addition to the above, the number of staying games in the normal performance state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 871 games) (so-called ceiling function), and the chance zone It is also possible to win the AT lottery again based on not winning the AT lottery in (CZ).

(Special omen performance state)
The special precursor performance state is a performance state that belongs to an advantageous section and stays for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10G), and a special performance state lottery is performed and a precursor performance that indicates the degree of expectation for transition to the special performance state. Execute. Here, the special performance state lottery is a lottery with an additional number of difference sheets, and the transition to the special performance state is determined by adding the difference number of sheets one or more times. The performance state control means 314 performs a special performance state lottery with a probability corresponding to the winning type determined by the winning type lottery. Here, the special effect state lottery is designed so that the gaming profits stably vary in stages according to the set value. For example, among two arbitrarily extracted set values, the higher set value is designed to have a higher probability that the difference number of sheets will be added by the special performance state lottery than the lower set value. Therefore, for example, the expected number of additional coins to be acquired is 100 coins with setting 1 and 200 coins with setting 6, and the higher the setting value, the more likely it is to obtain a gaming profit. When the special performance state lottery is won, the performance state control means 314 sets the cumulative total of the added difference number of sheets (end number of sheets) as a condition for ending the special performance state, and shifts the performance state to the special performance state (10). . Further, if the special performance state lottery has not been won, the performance state control means 314 directly shifts the performance state to a non-advantageous performance state (11). In addition, here, in the special performance state, an example is given in which the difference number of sheets is added by lottery in the special performance state, but this is not limited to this case. The difference in the number of coins may be added by lottery when a so-called rare combination such as "Reach" or winning type "Cherry" is won. Further, here, an example has been described in which the difference number of coins is added in the special performance state, but this is not limited to this case, and the number of acquired coins (number of paid-out coins) or the number of continued games may be added.

(Special performance state)
The special performance state (special state) belongs to the advantageous section, and the auxiliary performance is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Such an end condition is that the granting of the gaming profit determined before the start of the special performance state is completed during the special performance state, such as that the difference number of coins obtained has reached the end number of coins, for example. . For example, at the end of the special precursor performance state (at the start of the special performance state), the ending number of coins (the cumulative total of the added difference number) is determined by the special performance state lottery in the special precursor performance state. Then, in the special performance state, when the end number of coins is given to the player (when the obtained difference number reaches the end number of coins), the special performance state ends as the end condition is satisfied. Here, the ending number of sheets is not changed in the special performance state (the special performance state is not extended). Then, when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to a non-advantageous performance state (12).

If the player wins the AT lottery after the number of games he or she stays in the normal performance state exceeds a predetermined number of games (for example, 600 games), the player will always transition to the non-advantageous performance state via the special precursor performance state ( 11), (12) As a result, it is possible to shift to the AT performance state. Here, the performance state control means 314 shifts the performance state to a non-advantageous performance state and once resets the advantageous section, so that the player can control the number of games allowed to stay in the advantageous section, for example, 1500 games or 3000 games. From the start of the game, it is possible to shift to an AT performance state with high gaming profits, and it is also possible to obtain gaming profits by effectively utilizing the number of stay games allowed in the advantageous section.

In addition, in the normal performance state that passes through the special performance state, non-advantageous performance state, and distributed performance state, the probability of winning the AT lottery is higher than the normal performance state that directly transitions from the AT performance state, so the player To make it easier to understand, a predetermined display is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124 to indicate that there is a high possibility of transitioning to the AT performance state.

However, in the normal performance state, the advantageous section will differ depending on whether you win the AT lottery after the number of staying games exceeds the predetermined number of games (for example, 600 games) or if you win the AT lottery before the predetermined number of games. Although it has been reset, the gaming profit does not change much in terms of being able to execute the AT performance state once. Further, in the latter case, the AT effect state is started after the end of the precursor effect state, that is, within 32 games, but in the former case, the AT effect state is often started after further elapse of a block period. In this case, it can be said that the former has a smaller gaming profit in that medals are consumed in the normal gaming state until the transition to the AT performance state. Therefore, if you win the AT lottery after the number of staying games in the normal performance state exceeds the predetermined number of games, you will move to the special precursor performance state and execute the special performance state lottery, and if you win, the special performance Additional gaming profits are given depending on the state. In this way, if you win the AT lottery after the number of staying games in the normal performance state exceeds the predetermined number of games, the gaming profit will be higher than if you win the AT lottery while the number of staying games has not reached the predetermined number of games. This increases the size and gives the player a sense of satisfaction. Therefore, as the number of stay games in the normal performance state increases, the player can expect a larger gaming profit and will continue playing the game. In this way, the operating rate of the slot machine 100 can be improved.

In the special performance state executed here, as described above, the higher the setting value is, the easier it is to obtain stable gaming profits. Further, only the gaming profits determined before the start of the special performance state are awarded in the special performance state, and no gaming profits are added (on top of) during the special performance state. Therefore, in the special performance state, it is possible to suppress the fluctuation range of the expected number of acquired coins according to the set value. By doing so, it becomes possible to increase the design value of the expected number of acquired coins in the AT performance state.

In addition, the special performance state is entered after the number of games stayed in the normal performance state exceeds a predetermined number of games, so the number of times is less likely to fluctuate compared to the AT performance state, and it is executed at a stable frequency. . In this way, even if the fluctuation range of the expected number of acquired coins in the AT performance state becomes large, that fluctuation can be absorbed in the special performance state, and while the fluctuation range of the expected number of acquired coins is further suppressed according to the setting value, AT It becomes possible to increase the design value of the expected number of acquired pieces in the performance state.

Also, after the AT performance state ends, the normal performance state is directly entered (3), and when the number of games staying in the normal performance state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 871 games) without transitioning to the AT performance state (3). (so-called ceiling function), the performance state control means 314 resets the advantageous section and shifts the performance state to a non-advantageous performance state (13). Then, as mentioned above, after the end of the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state, for example, after 0 to 96 games have passed, the precursor performance will start, and after the end of the precursor performance, that is, the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state. After the game ends, for example, after 32 to 128 games have elapsed, it is possible to shift to an almost AT performance state. Therefore, if the game is continued in the normal performance state without transitioning to the AT performance state, the game will transition to the AT performance state within a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 games). With such a ceiling function, the player can feel secure that even if he is unlucky enough to consume a large amount of medals, he can receive relief measures. Furthermore, once the normal performance state has been used up to a certain extent, the expected number of coins to be won if the game continues increases, and the game continues until the ceiling (for example, 999 games), so it is possible to improve the operating rate of the slot machine 100. can.

Note that the predetermined number of games (for example, 96 to 871 games) in such a ceiling function is determined at the following timing. For example, when directly transitioning from the AT performance state to the normal performance state (3), the performance state control means 314 controls the predetermined number of games of the ceiling function in the normal performance state ( For example, 96 to 871 games) are determined. In addition, when transitioning to the normal performance state via the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state (7), the performance state control means 314 controls the performance state in the normal performance state at the time of transition from the distribution performance state to the normal performance state. A predetermined number of games (for example, 96 to 871 games) for the ceiling function is determined. However, unlike when transitioning from the AT performance state to the normal performance state, when transitioning to the normal performance state via the non-advantageous performance state and the distribution performance state, there is a high probability of winning the AT lottery, so the block period The ceiling function is rarely executed, as it often waits for the passage of time before transitioning to a premonitory effect state.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the probability of winning the AT lottery in the normal performance state is high (for example, 1/8) when transitioning from the non-advantageous performance state to the normal performance state, and from the AT performance state to the normal performance state. Although the explanation has been given using an example in which there is a low probability (for example, 1/4000) if there is a direct transition to The probability of winning the AT lottery is low, but it may change to a high probability due to a promotion lottery, and it may also change to a low probability due to a demotion lottery. In addition, when the AT performance state directly shifts to the normal performance state, by satisfying a predetermined condition such as winning a lottery, the probability of winning the AT lottery may become high from the start of the normal performance state.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, assuming that the number of staying games allowed in the advantageous section is 1500 games, the number of staying games in the normal performance state that can be transferred to the special performance state is set to 600 games, and the number of staying games allowed in the advantageous section is set to 600 games, The ceiling of functionality was set at 871 games. However, not only in this case, but if the number of staying games allowed in the advantageous section is 3000 games, the number of staying games and the ceiling of the ceiling function in the normal performance state that can transition to the special performance state may be set to a higher value, For example, it is possible to set the number to 1200 games or 2000 games and increase the expected number of coins to be acquired in the AT performance state. In addition, as mentioned above, with medalless gaming machines, there is no need to set a limit on the number of staying games (1,500 games or 3,000 games), and the advantageous section is forcibly changed based on MY exceeding 2,400 coins in the advantageous section. finish. Therefore, in a medalless gaming machine, within the range where the value of the advantageous section MY counter that counts the difference number (MY) during the advantageous section does not reach 2400, for example, the difference number in the normal production state that can transition to the special production state is 900. The number of sheets may be set to 1200 sheets, or the ceiling of the ceiling function may be set to 1200 sheets. In this way, the number of games to be played as a condition can be arbitrarily determined.

Hereinafter, specific processing in the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 will be explained based on a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 200)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating CPU initialization processing in the main control board 200. When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 200a, and the main CPU 200a performs the following CPU initialization process (S100).

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 200a reads a startup program from the main ROM 200b as an initial setting process, and performs setting processes necessary to execute various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 200a sets a wait processing time in a timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. Note that the main control board 200 is provided with a power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, a power-off warning signal is output from the power-off detection circuit. If a power cutoff notice signal is detected, the process moves to step S100-3, and if a power cutoff notice signal is not detected, the process moves to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the wait processing time set in step S100-3 above has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed, the process moves to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process moves to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 200a executes necessary processing to permit access to the main RAM 200c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 200a executes checksum confirmation processing. Here, the main CPU 200a calculates a checksum, and determines whether the calculated checksum does not match (is abnormal) the checksum saved when the power was turned off, and whether the backup is abnormal. Then, if the main CPU 200a determines that one or both of the backup and the checksum is abnormal, it turns on the backup abnormality flag, and if it determines that both the backup and the checksum are not abnormal, the main CPU 200a turns on the backup abnormality flag. Turn off.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the backup abnormality flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the backup abnormality flag is on, the process moves to step S110, and if it is determined that the backup abnormality flag is not on, the process moves to step S120.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 200a executes cold start processing. Note that this cold start processing will be described later.

(Step S120)
The main CPU 200a executes a setting value switching process for switching setting values. Note that this setting value switching process will be described later.

(Step S130)
The main CPU 200a executes a state recovery process to return to the state immediately before the power was turned off. Note that this state recovery process will be described later.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the cold start process (S110) in the main control board 200.

(Step S110-1)
The main CPU 200a clears the used area in the main RAM 200c and executes a used area RAM check process to detect abnormalities in the used area.

(Step S110-3)
The main CPU 200a clears the separate area (unused area) in the main RAM 200c, and executes a separate area RAM check process to detect an abnormality in the separate area. Note that if an abnormality is detected in the separate area in the separate area RAM check process, the main CPU 200a turns on the RAM read/write error flag.

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 200a sets an error code "EA" indicating an abnormality in the main RAM 200c.

(Step S110-7)
The main CPU 200a determines whether an abnormality is detected in step S110-1. As a result, if it is determined in step S110-1 that an abnormality is detected, the process moves to step S112, and if it is determined that no abnormality is detected in step S110-1, the process proceeds to step S110-9. Transfer processing.

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 200a acquires a RAM read/write error flag that is turned on when an abnormality is detected in step S110-3.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the RAM read/write error flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the RAM read/write error flag is on, the process moves to step S112, and if it is determined that the RAM read/write error flag is not on, the process moves to step S120.

(Step S120)
The main CPU 200a executes a setting value switching process for switching setting values. Note that this setting value switching process will be described later.

(Step S110-13)
The main CPU 200a sets an error code "E7" indicating a backup error.

(Step S112)
The main CPU 200a executes error stop processing to stop the progress of the game due to an error. Note that this error stop processing will be described later.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the error stop processing (S112) in the main control board 200.

(Step S112-1)
The main CPU 200a sets the initial stack pointer value as the address of the stack pointer.

(Step S112-3)
The main CPU 200a executes an error setting process for setting an error display and a warning sound.

(Step S112-5)
The main CPU 200a sets external signals 1 to 3 output bits off to turn off the output images of the bits corresponding to external signals 1 to 3.

(Step S112-7)
The main CPU 200a executes output port image set processing to update the output image for the bits set in step S112-5 above.

(Step S112-9)
The main CPU 200a shifts to an eternal loop. As a result, the progress of the game will be stopped.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the setting value switching process (S120) in the main control board 200.

(Step S120-1)
The main CPU 200a acquires a signal from input port 1, and determines whether a set value switching condition is satisfied based on the acquired signal from input port 1. As a result, if it is determined that the set value switching condition is not satisfied, the set value switching process is ended, and if it is determined that the set value switching condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S120-3. . Here, the signals of the input port 1 include a signal indicating whether the upper front door 104 and the lower front door 106 are open, and a signal indicating whether the setting key is turned on. Here, the setting value switching condition is satisfied when a signal indicating that the upper front door 104 and the lower front door 106 are open and a signal indicating that the setting key is turned on is obtained. It is determined that this is the case.

(Step S120-3)
The main CPU 200a executes a RAM clearing process to clear the used area in the main RAM 200c that should be cleared when changing settings.

(Step S120-5)
The main CPU 200a executes table content setting processing to transfer the table data of the data table at the time of setting value switching to the main RAM 200c.

(Step S120-7)
The main CPU 200a sets a setting change start command in the transmission buffer indicating that setting value change is to be started.

(Step S120-9)
The main CPU 200a executes edge check processing to detect a falling edge (on edge) of a signal at an input port.

(Step S120-11)
The main CPU 200a obtains setting value data indicating current setting values.

(Step S120-13)
The main CPU 200a determines whether an on-edge of the setting change switch is detected in step S120-9. As a result, if it is determined that the on-edge of the setting change switch is not detected, the process moves to step S120-17, and if it is determined that the on-edge of the setting change switch is detected, the process moves to step S120-15. .

(Step S120-15)
The main CPU 200a increments the setting value data by one.

(Step S120-17)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the setting value data is within a range (1 to 6) that can be set as a setting value. As a result, if it is determined that the set value data is within the range, the process moves to step S120-21, and if it is determined that the set value data is not within the range, the process moves to step S120-19.

(Step S120-19)
The main CPU 200a sets the setting value data to 0.

(Step S120-21)
The main CPU 200a updates the setting value data to the value incremented or set in step S120-15 or step S120-19.

(Step S120-23)
The main CPU 200a executes display data conversion processing to display the set value on the main credit display section 130.

(Step S120-25)
The main CPU 200a determines whether an on-edge of the setting change switch is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the on-edge of the setting change switch is not detected, the process moves to step S120-31, and if it is determined that the on-edge of the setting change switch is detected, the process moves to step S120-27. move.

(Step S120-27)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the setting change switch is on. As a result, if it is determined that the setting change switch is on, the process moves to step S120-27, and if it is determined that the setting change switch is not on, the process moves to step S120-29.

(Step S120-29)
The main CPU 200a sets a setting change switch interval timer.

(Step S120-31)
The main CPU 200a executes a timer wait process of waiting until the setting change switch interval timer reaches 0.

(Step S120-33)
The main CPU 200a determines whether an on-edge of the start switch 118 has been detected. As a result, if it is determined that the on-edge of the start switch 118 is not detected, the process moves to step S120-9, and if it is determined that the on-edge of the start switch 118 is detected, the process proceeds to step S120-35. move.

(Step S120-35)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the setting key is off. As a result, if it is determined that the setting key is off, the process moves to step S120-35, and if it is determined that the setting key is not off, the process moves to step S120-37.

(Step S120-37)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the setting key is on. As a result, if it is determined that the setting key is on, the process moves to step S120-37, and if it is determined that the setting key is not on, the process moves to step S122.

(Step S122)
The main CPU 200a executes initialization start processing to start initialization start. Note that this initialization start processing will be described later.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the initialization start process (S122) in the main control board 200.

(Step S122-1)
The main CPU 200a sets a setting change end command in the transmission buffer indicating that the setting value change has been completed.

(Step S122-3)
The main CPU 200a sets a setting change state command in the transmission buffer indicating the state when the setting value change is completed.

(Step S122-5)
The main CPU 200a sets a wait timer at the start of initialization.

(Step S122-7)
The main CPU 200a executes a timer wait process of waiting until the wait timer reaches 0 at the start of initialization.

(Step S122-9)
The main CPU 200a executes a RAM clear process when changing settings to clear another area of the main RAM 200c.

(Step S122-11)
The main CPU 200a executes a RAM clearing process to clear the used area in the main RAM 200c that should be cleared when changing settings.

(Step S122-13)
The main CPU 200a sets a gaming state command indicating the current gaming state in the transmission buffer.

(Step S200)
The main CPU 200a executes a game start process for starting the game. Note that this game start process will be described later.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the state recovery process (S130) in the main control board 200.

(Step S130-1)
The main CPU 200a restores the stack pointer.

(Step S130-3)
The main CPU 200a executes an unused area clearing process to clear an unused area of the main RAM 200c.

(Step S130-5)
The main CPU 200a clears the stack pointer storage buffer.

(Step S130-7)
The main CPU 200a sets (turns on) a flag after power-off recovery.

(Step S130-9)
The main CPU 200a executes port input processing to update the image of the input port.

(Step S130-11)
The main CPU 200a executes a manipulation target bit extraction process for extracting information on the manipulation target bit based on the image of the input port updated in step S130-9.

(Step S130-13)
The main CPU 200a sets the operation target bit extracted in step S130-11 above as the operation target bit in the previous state.

(Step S130-15)
The main CPU 200a acquires the motor phases of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. Here, a motor phase is set as the state of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. The motor phase indicates the operating state of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, that is, during acceleration, steady rotation, stop, and standby. Specifically, a 1-byte (memory unit) variable assigned to a motor phase is set according to the operating state of the stepping motor 152: accelerating = 3, steady rotation = 2, stopping = 1, and waiting = Changes to a value such as 0.

(Step S130-17)
The main CPU 200a determines whether any of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are rotating steadily or accelerating based on the motor phase acquired in step S130-15. As a result, if it is determined that none of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c is rotating normally or accelerating, the process moves to step S130-21, and one of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c is rotating normally or accelerating. If it is determined that it is inside, the process moves to step S130-19.

(Step S130-19)
The main CPU 200a executes rotation error processing to perform settings when an error is detected for the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c.

(Step S130-21)
The main CPU 200a restores the saved register group.

(Step S130-23)
The main CPU 200a allows the interrupt and ends the state recovery process. As a result, the main CPU 200a returns to the state immediately before the power was turned off.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the game start process (S200) in the main control board 200.

(Step S200-1)
The main CPU 200a executes a re-gaming state identification signal output setting process for outputting a re-gaming state identification signal indicating whether or not it is a re-gaming.

(Step S200-3)
The main CPU 200a sets an input number display output bit off for turning off (turns off) a bit corresponding to the input number display that displays the number of medals inserted (bet number).

(Step S200-5)
The main CPU 200a executes output port image setting processing to update the output image for the bits set in step S200-3 above.

(Step S200-7)
The main CPU 200a sets a game start wait timer.

(Step S200-9)
The main CPU 200a executes a timer wait process of waiting until the game start wait timer reaches 0.

(Step S200-11)
The main CPU 200a executes one game RAM clearing process to clear an area that should be cleared for each game among the used areas in the main RAM 200c.

(Step S200-13)
The main CPU 200a executes a bonus signal setting process for setting a bonus signal.

(Step S200-15)
The main CPU 200a executes edge clear processing to clear edge information of the input port image.

(Step S210)
The main CPU 200a executes a game medal insertion process that accepts the insertion of medals. Note that this game medal insertion process will be described later.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the game medal insertion process (S210) in the main control board 200.

(Step S210-1)
The main CPU 200a executes error confirmation processing to confirm the detection results of various errors.

(Step S210-3)
The main CPU 200a executes edge check processing to detect a falling edge (on edge) of a signal at an input port.

(Step S210-5)
The main CPU 200a acquires a door open error detection flag that is set to 1 when the front upper door 104 or the front lower door 106 is opened.

(Step S210-7)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the front upper door 104 and the front lower door 106 are closed based on the door open error detection flag acquired in step S210-5 above. As a result, if it is determined that the front upper door 104 and the front lower door 106 are closed, the process moves to step S210-16, and if at least one of the front upper door 104 or the front lower door 106 is not closed. If determined, the process moves to step S210-9.

(Step S210-9)
The main CPU 200a sets an error code "E8" indicating that at least one of the upper front door 104 and the lower front door 106 is open.

(Step S210-11)
The main CPU 200a displays an error, requests a warning sound, and executes error wait processing for waiting for error recovery.

(Step S210-13)
The main CPU 200a executes a setting value confirmation process to confirm the setting value.

(Step S210-15)
The main CPU 200a executes edge clear processing to clear edge information of the input port image.

(Step S210-16)
The main CPU 200a performs complete function operation determination processing. Note that this complete function operation determination process will be described later.

(Step S210-17)
The main CPU 200a executes a credit button check process to refund the stored medals when a credit switch (not shown) for refunding the stored (credited) medals is pressed.

(Step S210-19)
The main CPU 200a executes processing related to a game medal insertion button for betting medals. Here, when the bet switch 116 is pressed, the player bets the stored (credited) medals up to a specified number, and subtracts the stored number of medals by the number of betted medals. Further, when medals are inserted through the medal slot 114a, bets are made up to a specified number of medals, and when more medals than the specified number are inserted, the corresponding amount is added to the stored number.

(Step S210-21)
The main CPU 200a executes game medal acquisition processing to check whether the number of inserted medals is a specified number.

(Step S210-23)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the number of inserted sheets is not the specified number based on the confirmation result in step S210-21. As a result, if it is determined that the number of inserted sheets is not the specified number, the process moves to step S210-1, and if it is determined that the number of inserted sheets is the specified number, the process moves to step S210-25.

(Step S210-25)
The main CPU 200a sets a start indicator output bit for turning on (lighting up) a start indicator (not shown) indicating whether or not the operation of the start switch 118 is valid.

(Step S210-27)
The main CPU 200a determines whether a falling edge (press) of the start switch 118 has been detected. As a result, if it is determined that the falling edge of the start switch 118 has not been detected, the process moves to step S210-1, and if it is determined that the falling edge of the start switch 118 has been detected, the process proceeds to step S210-1. Processing moves to -29.

(Step S210-29)
The main CPU 200a clears the main payout display section buffer in order to clear the display on the main payout display section 132.

(Step S210-31)
The main CPU 200a executes a re-gaming state identification signal clearing process to clear the re-gaming state identification signal.

(Step S210-33)
The main CPU 200a executes blocker closing preprocessing to turn off the start indicator.

(Step S210-35)
The main CPU 200a sets a lever press command indicating that the start switch 118 has been pressed in the transmission buffer.

(Step S220)
The main CPU 200a executes an internal lottery process for determining the winning type. Note that this internal lottery process will be described later.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the internal lottery process (S220) in the main control board 200.

(Step S220-1)
The main CPU 200a acquires setting value data.

(Step S220-3)
The main CPU 200a sets an error code "EC" indicating a setting value abnormality error.

(Step S220-5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the setting value data acquired in step S220-1 is abnormal. As a result, if it is determined that the set value data is abnormal, the process moves to step S112, and if it is determined that the set value data is not abnormal, the process moves to step S220-7.

(Step S220-7)
The main CPU 200a obtains the winning type lottery random number updated by the random number generator 200d.

(Step S220-9)
The main CPU 200a executes a state offset acquisition process to acquire an offset value related to the gaming state.

(Step S220-11)
The main CPU 200a sets the address of the internal lottery area definition table (winning type lottery table).

(Step S220-13)
The main CPU 200a sets the value indicated by the address obtained by adding the offset value obtained in step S220-9 above to the address set in step S220-11 above as the initial value of the winning area. Here, the first winning area in the winning type lottery table of the current gaming state is set as the initial value.

(Step S220-15)
The main CPU 200a acquires lottery data, which is a numerical value indicating the winning range of the winning area, and executes lottery data acquisition processing to shift the winning area by 1.

(Step S220-17)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not a winning type lottery is to be performed. As a result, if it is determined that the winning type lottery will not be performed, the process moves to step S220-21, and if it is determined that the winning type lottery is to be performed, the process moves to step S220-19.

(Step S220-19)
The main CPU 200a subtracts the lottery data from the random number value.

(Step S220-21)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the subtraction result in step S220-19 is negative, that is, whether the winning area has been won by the winning type lottery. As a result, if it is determined that the player has won the winning type lottery, the process moves to step S230, and if it is determined that the player has not won the winning type lottery, the process moves to step S220-23.

(Step S220-23)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the winning type lottery has ended. As a result, if it is determined that the winning type lottery has not ended, the process moves to step S220-15, and if it is determined that the winning type lottery has ended, the process moves to step S220-25.

(Step S220-25)
The main CPU 200a clears the trigger role type.

(Step S230)
The main CPU 200a executes a symbol code setting process for setting a symbol code based on the winning area and the gaming state. Note that this symbol code setting process will be described later.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the symbol code setting process (S230) in the main control board 200.

(Step S230-1)
The main CPU 200a acquires the winning area won in step S220, and executes a gaming state setting process of setting the gaming state to the internal medium gaming state if the acquired winning area includes a bonus combination.

(Step S230-3)
The main CPU 200a sets the winning area acquired in step S230-1 above as a stop control number.

(Step S230-5)
The main CPU 200a determines (sets) a winning combination group based on the winning area acquired in step S230-1. Note that, depending on the determined winning combination group, the main CPU 200a may turn on the pseudo game execution flag. It should be noted that when the pseudo game execution flag is on, it indicates that a pseudo game will be executed, and when it is off, it indicates that a pseudo game will not be executed.

(Step S230-7)
The main CPU 200a executes a symbol code initial setting process for setting a symbol code indicating a displayable symbol and a drawing target symbol based on the stop control number set in step S230-3.

(Step S230-9)
The main CPU 200a executes display symbol bit initial value setting processing for setting display symbol bits.

(Step S231)
The main CPU 200a executes an execution flag setting process that sets an execution flag, performs various processes related to the presentation state, processes related to auxiliary presentation, and the like. Note that this execution flag setting process will be described later.

(Step S230-13)
The main CPU 200a sets a production command, which is a command related to an advantageous section, in the transmission buffer.

(Step S230-15)
The main CPU 200a sets a winning information command indicating the winning type in the transmission buffer.

(Step S230-17)
The main CPU 200a checks the one-game timer.

(Step S230-19)
The main CPU 200a sets a pre-rotation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are before rotation.

(Step S230-21)
The main CPU 200a executes an excitation release wait process for waiting for excitation release of the stepping motor 152.

(Step S236)
The main CPU 200a executes a spinning performance process for executing a pseudo game. Specifically, according to the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c, predetermined symbols (for example, symbols forming a bonus combination) on each reel 110a, 110b, 110c are automatically temporarily stopped, and all When the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c temporarily stop, or when they start rotating through random delay processing after the temporary stop ends, the pseudo game execution flag is turned off.

(Step S230-23)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the one-game timer is not 0. As a result, if it is determined that the one-game timer is not 0, the process moves to step S230-23, and if it is determined that the one-game timer is 0, the process moves to step S230-25.

(Step S230-25)
The main CPU 200a executes a reel start process for starting the rotation of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. Here, the motor phase of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c is set to be accelerated to start the rotation of each reel, and the one-game timer is set to a value corresponding to 4.1 seconds.

(Step S230-27)
The main CPU 200a sets a reel start command in the transmission buffer indicating that the rotation of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c has started.

(Step S240)
The main CPU 200a executes a reel rotation process which is a process while the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are rotating. Note that this process during rotation of the drum will be described later.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the execution flag setting process (S231) in the main control board 200.

(Step S231-1)
The main CPU 200a executes an AT state update process that updates (transitions) the production state based on the next AT flag. Note that the next AT flag indicates the performance state to be set in the next game, and will be set in the following process.

(Step S232 to Step S238)
The main CPU 200a executes a state-based module execution process for executing a module for each performance state and game section, and ends the execution flag setting process. In addition, in the state-based module execution process, the module (process) corresponding to the transitioned performance state and game section is read from the main ROM 200b and executed. Below, modules related to the features of this embodiment will be explained in detail, and explanations of modules unrelated to the features of this embodiment will be omitted.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the non-advantageous effect state processing (S232) executed in the state-specific module execution processing. The non-advantageous performance state processing is executed when the performance state is a non-advantageous performance state.

(Step S232-1)
The main CPU 200a performs a lottery to move to an advantageous section based on the winning type determined by the winning type lottery.

(Step S232-3)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the advantageous section has been won in step S232-1. As a result, if it is determined that the advantageous section has been won, the process moves to step S232-5, and if it is determined that the advantageous section has not been won, the non-advantageous effect state processing is ended.

(Step S232-5)
The main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the distribution effect state, turns on the advantageous section flag indicating that it is an advantageous section, and ends the non-advantageous effect state processing.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the distribution effect state processing (S233) executed in the state-specific module execution processing. The distribution performance state process is executed when the performance state is the distribution performance state.

(Step S233-1)
The main CPU 200a, for example, performs a lottery in which the probability of 1/10 is assigned to the foreshadowing effect state, and the probability of 9/10 is to be assigned to the normal effect state.

(Step S233-3)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the normal performance state has been won in step S233-1. As a result, if it is determined that the normal performance state has been won, the process moves to step S233-5, and if it is determined that the normal performance state has not been won (the precursor performance state has been won), the process moves to step S233-13. Processing is transferred to .

(Step S233-5)
The main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the normal performance state.

(Step S233-7)
The main CPU 200a determines the number of games in which the ceiling function is executed in the normal performance state using the upper limit of 871 games, and sets the determined number of games in the ceiling game number counter. The ceiling game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games until the ceiling function is executed.

(Step S233-9)
The main CPU 200a determines the number of games in the block period in which the transition to the AT performance state is prohibited in the normal performance state that has transitioned from the non-advantageous performance state to an upper limit of 96 games, and sets the determined number of games in the block game number counter. . The block game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games in which execution (setting) of the AT effect state is prohibited.

(Step S233-11)
The main CPU 200a sets a high probability (for example, 1/8) as the probability of winning the AT lottery in the normal performance state, and ends the distribution performance state processing.

(Step S233-13)
In step S233-3, if it is determined that the normal performance state has not been won (the precursor performance state has been won), the main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the precursor performance state.

(Step S233-15)
The main CPU 200a determines the number of games for which the precursor effect state is to be continued with an upper limit of 32 games, sets the determined number of games to the precursor game number counter, and ends the distribution effect state processing. The precursor game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games until the end of the precursor performance state.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the normal performance state processing (S234) executed in the state-specific module execution processing. The normal performance state process is executed when the performance state is the normal performance state.

(Step S234-1)
The main CPU 200a performs an AT lottery based on the winning probability (low probability or high probability) of the AT lottery and the winning type determined by the winning type lottery.

(Step S234-3)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the AT lottery has been won or whether the present omen permission flag is ON. As a result, if it is determined that the AT lottery has been won or the present precursor permission flag is ON, the process moves to step S234-5, and it is determined that the AT lottery has not been won and the precursor permission flag is ON. If it is determined that it is OFF, the process moves to step S234-21.

(Step S234-5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the block game number counter is 0 or not. As a result, if it is determined that the block game number counter is 0, the process moves to step S234-9, and if it is determined that the block game number counter is not 0 (still in the block period), the process moves to step S234-9. -7.

(Step S234-7)
The main CPU 200a turns on the present precursor permission flag regardless of whether the present precursor permission flag is ON or OFF at that time.

(Step S234-9)
In step S234-5, if it is determined that the block game number counter is 0, the main CPU 200a turns off this precursor permission flag.

(Step S234-11)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the ceiling game number counter exceeds 271 or not. As a result, if it is determined that the ceiling game number counter exceeds 271, that is, the number of staying games in the normal production state is less than 600 games, the process moves to step S234-13, and the ceiling game number counter exceeds 271. In other words, if it is determined that the number of staying games in the normal performance state is 600 games or more, the process moves to step S234-19.

(Step S234-13)
The main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the precursor effect state.

(Step S234-15)
The main CPU 200a determines the number of games in which the precursor performance state continues, with an upper limit of 32 games, and sets the determined number of games in the precursor game number counter.

(Step S234-17)
The main CPU 200a sets the winning probability of the AT lottery to a low probability (for example, 1/4000) for the next normal performance state, regardless of whether the probability of winning the AT lottery in the normal performance state is low or high. ).

(Step S234-19)
In step S234-11, if it is determined that the ceiling game number counter is 271 or less, that is, the number of staying games in the normal performance state is 600 games or more, the main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to the special precursor performance state. Set to the value corresponding to .

(Step S234-21)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the block game number counter is greater than zero. As a result, if it is determined that the block game number counter is larger than 0, the process moves to step S234-23, and if it is determined that the block game number counter is not larger than 0 (it is 0), the process moves to step S234-25. Transfer processing.

(Step S234-23)
The main CPU 200a decrements the block game number counter by one.

(Step S234-25)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the ceiling game number counter is 0 or not. As a result, if it is determined that the ceiling game number counter is 0, the process moves to step S234-27, and if it is determined that the ceiling game number counter is not 0, the process moves to step S234-29.

(Step S234-27)
In order to execute the ceiling function, the main CPU 200a turns off the advantageous section flag, sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the non-advantageous effect state, and ends the normal effect state processing.

(Step S234-29)
The main CPU 200a decrements the ceiling game number counter by 1, and ends the normal performance state processing.

Although a detailed explanation will be omitted here, in the normal performance state, every time a predetermined number of games are played, a chance zone (CZ) with a higher probability of winning the AT lottery is executed over a plurality of games. Further, the probability of winning the AT lottery is low at the start of the normal performance state, but may shift to a high probability due to the promotion lottery.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the precursor effect state processing (S235) executed in the state-based module execution processing. The precursor performance state processing is executed when the performance state is the precursor performance state.

(Step S235-1)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the precursor game number counter is 0 or not. As a result, if it is determined that the precursor game number counter is 0, the process moves to step S235-3, and if it is determined that the precursor game number counter is not 0, the process moves to step S235-5.

(Step S235-3)
The main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the AT effect state, and ends the precursor effect state processing.

(Step S235-5)
The main CPU 200a decrements the precursor game number counter by 1, and ends the precursor effect state processing.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the AT effect state processing (S236) executed in the state-specific module execution processing. The AT performance state process is executed when the performance state is the AT performance state.

(Step S236-1)
The main CPU 200a performs an additional lottery of a predetermined difference number of tickets, which is an end condition in the AT performance state, and when winning the additional lottery, adds the won difference number of tickets to the predetermined difference number of tickets.

(Step S236-3)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the AT performance state satisfies the termination condition. As a result, if it is determined that the termination condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S236-5, and if it is determined that the termination condition is not satisfied, the AT performance state process is terminated.

(Step S236-5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the transition to the normal performance state has been determined. As a result, if the transition to the normal performance state has been determined, the process moves to step S236-7, and if the transition to the normal performance state has not been determined, that is, the transition to the non-advantageous performance state has been determined. If so, the process moves to step S236-11.

(Step S236-7)
The main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the normal performance state.

(Step S236-9)
The main CPU 200a determines the number of games in which the ceiling function is executed in the normal performance state using the upper limit of 871 games, sets the determined number of games in the ceiling game number counter, and ends the AT performance state processing.

(Step S236-11)
If it is determined in step S236-5 that the transition to the normal performance state has not been determined, the main CPU 200a turns off the advantageous section flag, sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the non-advantageous performance state, and The AT performance state processing ends.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the special omen effect state processing (S237) executed in the state-based module execution processing. The special omen effect state processing is executed when the effect state is a special omen effect state.

(Step S237-1)
The main CPU 200a performs an additional lottery for a predetermined differential number of coins, which is a gaming profit that can be received in the special performance state, and when winning the additional lottery, adds the won differential number to the predetermined differential number.

(Step S237-3)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the special precursor performance state satisfies an end condition (here, playing a predetermined number of games). As a result, if it is determined that the termination condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S237-5, and if it is determined that the termination condition is not satisfied, the special omen performance state process is terminated.

(Step S237-5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the additional lottery has been won in step S237-1. As a result, if it is determined that the player has won the additional lottery, the process moves to step S237-7, and if it is determined that the player has not won the additional lottery, the process moves to step S237-9.

(Step S237-7)
The main CPU 200a sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the special effect state, and ends the special precursor effect state processing.

(Step S237-9)
If it is determined in step S237-5 that the bonus lottery has not been won, the main CPU 200a turns off the advantageous section flag, sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the non-advantageous effect state, and enters the special precursor effect state. Finish the process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the special effect state processing (S238) executed in the state-based module execution processing. The special performance state process is executed when the performance state is a special performance state.

(Step S238-1)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the special performance state satisfies the end conditions. As a result, if it is determined that the termination condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S238-3, and if it is determined that the termination condition is not satisfied, the special performance state process is terminated. Note that the condition for ending the special performance state is that the predetermined differential number of sheets added in step S237-1 has been obtained.

(Step S238-3)
The main CPU 200a turns off the advantageous section flag, sets the next AT flag to a value corresponding to the non-advantageous effect state, and ends the special effect state processing.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating processing during rotation of the drum (S240) in the main control board 200.

(Step S240-1)
The main CPU 200a sets the stop indicator output bit OFF (output image) to turn off (extinguish) the bit corresponding to the indicators (not shown) of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. Here, the stop indicator output bit is composed of a 3-bit bit string, and each bit is associated with the emission color of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and is represented by blue = 1 and red = 0. be done.

(Step S240-3)
The main CPU 200a executes output port image setting processing to update the output image for the bits set in step S240-1 above.

(Step S240-5)
The main CPU 200a executes error confirmation processing to confirm the detection results of various errors.

(Step S240-7)
The main CPU 200a refers to the index flag and obtains the indexes of the rotating reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. Note that the index flag is set only after the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c reach a steady rotation speed.In other words, the index flag is set when the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c reach a steady rotation speed. It also shows that we have reached the goal.

(Step S240-9)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the index flags of all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have been detected. As a result, if it is determined that all index flags have not been detected, the process moves to step S240-1, and if it is determined that all index flags have been detected, the process moves to step S240-11.

(Step S240-11)
The main CPU 200a obtains stop reel bits indicating the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c that have stopped or started to stop. Here, the stop reel bit is composed of a 3-bit bit string, each bit is associated with one of the three reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and is in a steady state = 1, an accelerated state, a decelerated state, or The stopped state is represented by 0.

(Step S240-13)
The main CPU 200a stores the stop drum bit acquired in step S240-11 above as a drum rotating flag.

(Step S240-15)
The main CPU 200a sets the stop indicator output bit ON (output image) to turn on (turn off) the bit corresponding to the indicators (not shown) of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c.

(Step S240-17)
The main CPU 200a acquires an image of input port 0, and executes operation target bit extraction processing for extracting operation target bits from the acquired image. Here, the bits to be manipulated are composed of a 3-bit bit string, and each bit is associated with one of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and the bit being manipulated = 1 and not being manipulated. =0.

(Step S240-19)
The main CPU 200a calculates the logical product of the rotation drum flag acquired in step S240-13 and the operation target bit extracted in step S240-17. Here, if the reel 110 is rotating and the stop switch 120 corresponding to the reel is operated, that is, if the operated stop switch 120 corresponds to the reel 110 that is effectively rotating. , the logical product is 1.

(Step S240-21)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the logical product calculated in step S240-19 is 0, that is, whether the stop switch 120 corresponding to the rotating reel 110 has been operated. As a result, if it is determined that the stop switch 120 corresponding to the rotating reel 110 is not operated, the process moves to step S240-3, and the stop switch 120 corresponding to the rotating reel 110 is not operated. If it is determined that it is, the process moves to step S240-23.

(Step S240-23)
The main CPU 200a obtains an output image including the stop indicator output bit, and calculates a logical product between the obtained output image and the logical product calculated in step S240-19. Here, when the operated stop switch 120 is lit in red, the AND bit becomes 0, and when the operated stop switch 120 is lit in blue, the AND bit becomes 1.

(Step S240-25)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the logical product calculated in step S240-23 is 0, that is, whether the operated stop switch 120 is lit in red. As a result, if it is determined that the operated stop switch 120 is lit red, the process moves to step S240-1, and if it is determined that the operated stop switch 120 is not lit red, then step S240- The process moves to step 27.

(Step S240-27)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the operated stop switch 120 is valid. As a result, if it is determined that the operated stop switch 120 is not valid, the process moves to step S240-1, and if it is determined that the operated stop switch 120 is valid, the process moves to step S240-29. Move. Note that here, it is determined whether or not only one stop switch 120 has been operated. If it is determined that the number of operated stop switches 120 is one, the process moves to step S240-29, and if it is determined that the number of operated stop switches 120 is not one, that is, two or more. Then, the process moves to step S240-1.

(Step S240-29)
The main CPU 200a executes a stop control reel setting process to obtain various parameters for stopping the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120.

(Step S240-31)
The main CPU 200a prohibits interrupts.

(Step S240-33)
The main CPU 200a executes a press reference position acquisition process that derives the symbol number of the symbol located on the active line A as the press reference position.

(Step S240-35)
The main CPU 200a executes a sliding piece number acquisition process that determines the number of sliding pieces on the reel 110.

(Step S250)
The main CPU 200a executes a reel stop process to stop the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120. Note that this rotation drum stop processing will be described later.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the rotation drum stop process (S250) in the main control board 200.

(Step S250-1)
The main CPU 200a obtains the press reference position derived in step S240-35 above.

(Step S250-3)
The main CPU 200a calculates the stop request number by correcting the number of sliding frames determined in step S240-37 above with respect to the press reference position obtained in step S250-1 above.

(Step S250-5)
The main CPU 200a sets a stop request flag (sets it to 1). The stop request flag is a flag for requesting a program running in parallel to stop the target reel 110. By setting the stop request flag to 1, the symbol corresponding to the stop request number is enabled. It becomes possible to stop on line A. The stop request flag and the above-mentioned stop request number are read by a program running in parallel, and the reel 110 is stopped. Note that when the stop processing is completed, the stop request flag is reset to 0 (OFF) by the program.

(Step S250-7)
The main CPU 200a allows interrupts.

(Step S250-9)
The main CPU 200a sets a stop information command indicating the order in which the reels 110 are stopped in the transmission buffer.

(Step S250-11)
The main CPU 200a sets the stop indicator output bit OFF (output image) to turn off (extinguish) the bit corresponding to the indicator (not shown) of the stop switch 120.

(Step S250-13)
The main CPU 200a executes output port image setting processing to update the output image for the bits set in step S250-11 above.

(Step S250-15)
The main CPU 200a executes display symbol bit setting processing for setting display symbol bits.

(Step S250-17)
The main CPU 200a executes next cylinder setting preprocessing to stop the next reel 110.

(Step S250-19)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the stopping process for all reels 110 has been completed. As a result, if it is determined that the stop processing of all reels 110 has not been completed, the process moves to step S240, and if it is determined that the stop processing of all reels 110 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S250-21. Transfer processing.

(Step S250-21)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the stop request flag is on for any reel 110, that is, whether all reels 110 have been stopped. As a result, if it is determined that all the reels 110 have not been stopped, the process moves to step S250-21, and if it is determined that all the reels 110 have stopped, the process moves to step S250-23.

(Step S250-23)
The main CPU 200a executes error confirmation processing to confirm the detection results of various errors.

(Step S250-25)
The main CPU 200a executes an operation target bit extraction process that extracts information about the operation target bit.

(Step S250-27)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the stop switch 120 is pressed based on the operation target bit acquired in step S250-25 above. As a result, if it is determined that the stop switch 120 is pressed down, the process moves to step S250-23, and if it is determined that the stop switch 120 is not pressed down, the process moves to step S260.

(Step S260)
The main CPU 200a executes a display determination process to determine the winning winning combination. Note that this display determination process will be described later.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the display determination process (S260) in the main control board 200.

(Step S260-1)
The main CPU 200a clears the buffer of the main payout display section 132.

(Step S260-3)
The main CPU 200a determines whether a display determination abnormality has occurred based on whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the active line A matches the symbol combination that is permitted to be displayed on the active line A. Execute the detection process.

(Step S260-5)
The main CPU 200a sets an error code "EE" indicating a display determination abnormality (error).

(Step S260-7)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the display determination is abnormal based on the determination result in step S260-3. As a result, if it is determined that the display determination is abnormal, the process moves to step S112, and if it is determined that the display determination is not abnormal, the process moves to step S260-9.

(Step S260-9)
The main CPU 200a executes display symbol identification generation processing to determine the winning winning combination based on the symbol combinations stopped (displayed) on the active line A.

(Step S260-11)
The main CPU 200a sets 0 as the initial value of the number of coins to be paid out.

(Step S260-13)
The main CPU 200a determines whether a small winning combination has been won. As a result, if it is determined that a small winning combination has been won, the process moves to step S260-15, and if it is determined that a small winning combination has not been won, the process moves to step S260-35.

(Step S260-15)
The main CPU 200a turns on a winning flag indicating that a small winning combination has been won.

(Step S260-17)
The main CPU 200a executes a payout number setting process for setting a payout number according to the winning small winning combination.

(Step S260-19)
The main CPU 200a determines whether it is an advantageous section. As a result, if it is determined that it is not an advantageous section, the process moves to step S270, and if it is determined that it is an advantageous section, the process moves to step S260-21.

(Step S260-21)
The main CPU 200a obtains the value of an advantageous section MY counter that counts MY during the advantageous section.

(Step S260-23)
The main CPU 200a adds the number of coins to be paid out to the value of the advantageous section MY counter acquired in step S260-23.

(Step S260-25)
The main CPU 200a obtains the number of coins inserted in the game.

(Step S260-27)
The main CPU 200a subtracts the number of inserted sheets from the value added in step S260-23.

(Step S260-29)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the subtraction result in step S260-27 is not negative. As a result, if it is determined that the subtraction result is not negative, the process moves to step S260-33, and if it is determined that the subtraction result is negative, the process moves to step S260-31.

(Step S260-31)
The main CPU 200a clears the value of the advantageous section MY counter (sets it to 0).

(Step S260-33)
The main CPU 200a updates the value of the advantageous section MY counter to the value subtracted in step S260-27 or the value cleared in step S260-31.

(Step S260-35)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the replay combination has won. As a result, if it is determined that the replay combination has not won, the process moves to step S270, and if it is determined that the replay combination has won, the process moves to step S260-37.

(Step S260-37)
The main CPU 200a sets the number of coins to be put in to the number of coins to be paid out.

(Step S260-39)
The main CPU 200a turns on the replay flag.

(Step S260-41)
The main CPU 200a sets the number of automatically inserted sheets.

(Step S270)
The main CPU 200a executes a payout process for paying out medals. Note that this payout process will be described later.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the payout process (S270) in the main control board 200.

(Step S270-1)
The main CPU 200a acquires the re-gaming operation flag.

(Step S270-3)
The main CPU 200a sets a payout start command in the transmission buffer indicating that the payout of medals has started.

(Step S270-5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the replay combination has won based on the replay active flag acquired in step S270-1. As a result, if it is determined that the replay combination has won, the process moves to step S270-41, and if it is determined that the replay combination has not won, the process moves to step S270-7.

(Step S270-7)
The main CPU 200a executes a main display display process to display 0 on the main payout display section 132.

(Step S270-9)
The main CPU 200a determines that there is no payout (the number of coins to be paid out is 0). As a result, if it is determined that there is no payout, the process moves to step S270-35, and if it is determined that there is a payout, the process moves to step S270-11.

(Step S270-11)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the number of stored sheets is 50 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the stored number is 50 or more, the process moves to step S270-13, and if it is determined that the stored number is not 50 or more, the process moves to step S270-15.

(Step S270-13)
The main CPU 200a executes a medal payout device control process to pay out one medal from the medal payout device 142, and moves the process to step S270-23.

(Step S270-15)
The main CPU 200a sets a payout start interval timer.

(Step S270-17)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the payout start timer is not 0, that is, whether it is the first payout. As a result, if it is determined that it is the first payout time, the process moves to step S270-21, and if it is determined that it is not the first payout time, the process moves to step S270-19.

(Step S270-19)
The main CPU 200a executes a timer wait process of waiting until the payout start interval timer becomes 0.

(Step S270-21)
The main CPU 200a increments the number of stored sheets by one.

(Step S270-23)
The main CPU 200a sets a payout execution command indicating that one medal has been paid out in the transmission buffer.

(Step S270-25)
The main CPU 200a executes main display pre-display processing for displaying the number of coins that have already been paid out on the main payout display section 132.

(Step S270-27)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the game is in a bonus game state. As a result, if it is determined that the bonus game state is not present, the process advances to step S270-31, and if it is determined that the bonus game state is present, the process advances to step S270-29.

(Step S270-29)
The main CPU 200a increments the number of medals obtained during bonus operation, which is the number of medals paid out in the bonus game state, by one.

(Step S270-31)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the payout of the number of medals to be paid out has not been completed. As a result, if it is determined that the payout has not been completed, the process moves to step S270-11, and if it is determined that the payout has finished, the process moves to step S270-33.

(Step S270-33)
The main CPU 200a executes a payout end process to end the payout of medals.

(Step S270-35)
The main CPU 200a determines whether an over error has been detected. As a result, if it is determined that no over error has been detected, the process moves to step S270-41, and if it is determined that an over error has been detected, the process moves to step S270-37.

(Step S270-37)
The main CPU 200a sets an error code "E5" indicating an over error.

(Step S270-39)
The main CPU 200a displays an error, requests a warning sound, and executes error wait processing for waiting for error recovery.

(Step S270-41)
The main CPU 200a sets a payout end command indicating that the payout of medals has ended in the transmission buffer.

(Step S280)
The main CPU 200a executes a game transition process that performs a game state transition, a process for managing advantageous sections, and the like. Note that this game transfer process will be described later.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the game transfer process (S280) in the main control board 200.

(Step S280-1)
The main CPU 200a acquires the replay active flag, and turns on or off a bit corresponding to a replay indicator (not shown) indicating that the next game is a replay based on the acquired replay active flag. For this purpose, the stop indicator output bit off (output image) is set, and replay indicator control processing is executed to update the output bit of the set output image.

(Step S280-3)
When a bonus combination is won, the main CPU 200a executes an accessory activation symbol display process that sets various parameters for controlling the bonus game state.

(Step S281)
The main CPU 200a executes a state-specific module execution process that executes a module for each production state and section state. In the state-specific module execution process, the module (process) corresponding to the performance state being transitioned to is read from the main ROM 200b and executed.

(Step S280-5)
The main CPU 200a executes a bonus operation termination process to shift the gaming state to a non-internal gaming state when the number of coins acquired during bonus operation reaches a predetermined number in the bonus gaming state.

(Step S280-7)
The main CPU 200a executes advantageous section update processing for managing advantageous sections.

(Step S280-9)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the next game is in an AT performance state. As a result, if it is determined that the next game is not in the AT effect state, the process moves to step S280-15, and if it is determined that the next game is in the AT effect state, the process moves to step S280-11.

(Step S280-11)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the game is in a bonus game state. As a result, if it is determined that the bonus game state is not present, the process moves to step S280-15, and if it is determined that the bonus game state is present, the process moves to step S280-13.

(Step S280-13)
The main CPU 200a sets an advantageous lamp flag to turn on the section indicator 160.

(Step S280-15)
The main CPU 200a executes a production command setting process that sets a production command, which is a command related to an advantageous section, in a transmission buffer.

(Step S280-17)
The main CPU 200a sets a game end command indicating that one game has ended in the transmission buffer.

(Step S280-19)
The main CPU 200a executes terminal board signal output processing for outputting external signals.

(Step S280-21)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the performance wait timer set when ending the advantageous section in step S280-7 is not 0. As a result, if it is determined that the presentation wait timer is not 0, the process moves to step S280-21, and if it is determined that the presentation wait timer is 0, the process moves to step S280-23.

(Step S280-23)
The main CPU 200a sets a gaming status command indicating the gaming status in the transmission buffer.

(Step S280-25)
The main CPU 200a sets a game start command indicating the start of the next game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S280-27)
The main CPU 200a performs a differential sheet number counter update process, and moves the process to step S200. Note that this differential sheet number counter updating process will be described later.

One game is executed through a series of processes from step S200 to step S280. Thereafter, steps S200 to S280 will be repeated.

Next, the power-off saving process and timer interrupt process in the main control board 200 will be described.

(Evacuation process when the main control board 200 is powered off)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off save process in the main control board 200. The main CPU 200a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, interrupts and executes a power-off save process.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 200a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 200a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that a power-off notice signal has been detected, the process moves to step S300-11, and if it is determined that a power-off notice signal has not been detected, the process moves to step S300-7. .

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 200a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 200a performs processing to permit interrupts, and ends the power-off save processing.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 200a executes output port clear processing to stop output from the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 200a executes a save process for another area when the power is turned off.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 200a executes RAM protect setting processing necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 200c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 200a sets a predetermined number of times the power outage detection signal has been detected to the count value of the loop counter in order to set the power outage occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 200a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the count value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, if it is determined that the count value is not 0, the process moves to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the count value is 0, the process moves to the above-described CPU initialization process (step S1000).

Note that if a power outage actually occurs, the operation of the slot machine 100 is stopped while the steps S300-19 to S300-21 are looped.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 200)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 200. The main control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at every predetermined period (1.49 milliseconds in the simultaneous running reference example, hereinafter referred to as "1.49ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, an interrupt is generated and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 200a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 200a clears the interrupt flag.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 200a reads various input port images and executes port input processing to accurately obtain the latest switch status.

(Step S400-6)
The main CPU 200a performs complete function activation signal buffer setting processing. Note that this complete function activation signal buffer setting process will be described later.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 200a outputs the set output image to the output port, and displays the main credit display section 130, main payout display section 132, input number display, start display, stop switch 120a, 120b, and 120c display, and replay display. Dynamic port output processing is executed to control the lighting of the section indicator 160.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 200a updates the timer interrupt processing phase. Note that the timer interrupt processing phase is one of 0 to 3, and here, if the timer interrupt processing phase is 0, 1, or 2, 1 is added, and if the timer interrupt processing phase is 3, 1 is added. is changed to 0.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 200a performs sub-command transmission processing to transmit the command stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 202.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 200a executes stepping motor control processing to control the stepping motor 152.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 200a executes an output port image output process to output an output image to the medal payout device 142.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 200a executes random number update processing to update various random numbers.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 200a executes fraud monitoring processing to detect errors in order to output external signals (external signals 4 and 5) corresponding to the errors to the outside.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 200a executes a module (subroutine) corresponding to the timer interrupt processing phase updated in step S400-9. Here, the timer interrupt processing phase is set to one of 0 to 3, and one module is provided corresponding to each of the timer interrupt processing phases 0 to 3 (total of 4). The two modules will be executed once every four times (every 5.96 ms) of timer interrupt processing. For example, a module that executes time monitoring processing for subtracting various timers is associated with one timer interrupt processing phase.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 200a executes test signal output processing to output a test signal to the outside.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 200a reads various input port images and executes port input processing to accurately obtain the latest switch status.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 200a restores the register.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 200a allows the interrupt and ends the timer interrupt processing.

<Memory map>
By the way, as described above, in the main control board 200, the main CPU 200a controls the progress of the game in cooperation with the main RAM 200c based on the program stored in the main ROM 200b. Programs for executing these functional units are arranged in predetermined areas (used areas) of the main ROM 200b and main RAM 200c.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a memory map. The main ROM 200b is assigned a memory space of 0000h to 3FFFh (12 kbytes), the main RAM 200c is assigned a memory space of F000h to F3FFh (1 kbyte), and the input/output section (not shown) is assigned a memory space of FE00h to FEFFh. (256 bytes) of memory space is allocated. Note that the instruction code of the program is written in assembler language. Here, the program is composed of instruction codes, and can be read by a computer and cooperate with data and a work area to realize a predetermined process.

A usable area is allocated to the memory space from 0000h to 1DF3h of the main ROM 200b. The usage area is an area for storing programs and data for executing game control processing that controls the progress of the game. Specifically, an initialization means 300, a bet means 302, a winning type lottery means 304, a reel control means 306, a determination means 308, and a payout control are stored in a memory space (control area) limited to 0000h to 11FFh (4.5 kbyte). The command code of the program for executing the game control process for controlling the progress of the game by functioning the means 310, the game state control means 312, the production state control means 314, and the command transmission means 316 is stored, Data used for the game control processing program is stored in a memory space (data area) limited to .0 kbyte). Further, a comment area is allocated to the memory space from 1E00h to 1FFFh, and a program management area is allocated to the memory space from 3FC0h to 3FFFh. Further, a separate area (unused area) is allocated to the memory space from 2000h to 3FBFh. The separate area is an area for storing programs and data that are not specified to be stored in the used area, as will be described later. Specifically, the memory space from 2000h to 3FBFh contains some or all of the gaming machine test processing and security-related processing that does not affect the progress of the game (hereinafter simply referred to as processing outside of gaming control). Stores the instruction code and program data of a program that executes the program.

Further, a usable area is allocated to the memory space F000h to F1FFh of the main RAM 200c. Specifically, the memory space from F000h to F13Fh is assigned a work area for the game control processing, and is used for managing variables such as timers, counters, and flags. A stack area for the game control process is allocated to the memory space F1C0h to F1FFh. Further, a separate area is allocated to the memory space of F200h to F3FFh of the main RAM 200c. Specifically, the memory spaces F210h to F22Fh are allocated work areas for some or all of the security-related processes, and are used for managing variables such as timers, counters, and flags. A stack area for some or all of the security-related processes is allocated to the memory spaces F230h to F246h.

Furthermore, an input/output unit is allocated to the memory space of FE00h to FEFFh. Conventionally, a 256-byte I/O space was provided independent of the memory space in order to access a device corresponding to an input/output section. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the MREQ and IORQ signals are eliminated, and access to the memory and input/output section is made common by using the RD and WR signals. Further, a U register is provided as hardware for specifying an upper 8-bit address for accessing a device connected to the input/output section, and the 8-bit upper address is previously specified here. As a result, the I/O space, which was provided independently from the memory space, is integrated into the memory space and becomes one address space, and when an IN instruction or an OUT instruction is executed, the input/output section assigned to the memory space is On the other hand, the upper 8 bits are specified by the U register, and the lower 8 bits can be accessed using the lower 8 bits specified by the operands of the IN and OUT instructions.

In this embodiment, the LDQ instruction uses the value of the Q register to access memory space (mainly data area, work area), and the IN and OUT instructions use the U register to access devices (timers, random number generators, external It becomes possible to write programs to access I/O of input/output circuits, etc. This configuration makes it easier to understand the program at the time of design. In addition, memory and I/O, which were previously accessed by specifying a 16-bit address, can now be accessed using a lower 8-bit operand, and the program capacity can be compressed. Furthermore, by having multiple upper specification registers such as the Q register, Q' register, and U register, the number of replacements due to reuse of upper registers is reduced compared to when there is only one upper register, further reducing program capacity. be able to.

In the above example, the IN instruction and the OUT instruction accessed the memory space corresponding to the I/O space, but the IN instruction and the OUT instruction may also directly access the memory space. For example, when accessing three 256-byte areas on memory, specify the upper 8 bits of each in the Q register, Q' register, and U register, and use the LDQ instruction, IN instruction, and OUT instruction respectively. This can be achieved by accessing the area.

<Complete functions>
In the slot machine 100, the difference between the number of medals inserted (value related to the use of gaming value) and the number of medals paid out (value related to the acquisition of gaming value) is calculated as the difference number (value related to the use of gaming value and the value related to the acquisition of gaming value). and the cumulative value based on). Note that in the following, the theoretical actual cumulative total of the difference number of sheets may be referred to as the cumulative value, and the value of the difference sheet number counter obtained by counting (calculating) the cumulative value with the difference sheet number counter may be referred to as the calculated value. Further, the cumulative value is sometimes referred to as an acquired amount in the sense of a theoretical amount of gaming value acquired by the player, which is not a calculation result. Therefore, while the difference number counter is functioning effectively, the cumulative total value, which is the theoretical value, and the value (calculated value) of the difference number counter that counts it become equal. The slot machine 100 activates a so-called complete function that limits the progress of the game when the difference number (cumulative value) reaches a specified difference number (definition value), for example, 20,000 pieces. Here, restricting the progress of the game means, for example, disabling the insertion of medals or the operation of a switch to make it impossible to continue the game. Note that the functional section of the main CPU 200a that is capable of restricting the progress of the game for some reason is sometimes referred to as a progress limiting means. Here, an example will be shown in which the progress limiting means limits the progress of the game based on the fact that the cumulative value, that is, the value of the difference number counter has reached the specified difference number.

As described above, in this embodiment, a game section that is advantageous to the player, including a game section in which auxiliary effects are executed, is defined as an advantageous section, and when the value counted in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined value, Based on this, the advantageous section is forcibly terminated. With this configuration, it is possible to avoid continuation of a gaming state in which the medal acquisition performance is high. However, if the restriction is based only on advantageous sections, there is a risk that a gaming state with high medal acquisition performance may continue for a long period of time by repeating the game in advantageous sections multiple times. Here, by activating the complete function when the difference number reaches the specified difference number, it is possible to prevent a long-term continuation of a gaming state in which the medal acquisition performance is high.

In the slot machine 100, a difference number counter (calculation means) is used to count the difference number. When one game ends and the number of coins inserted and the number of coins paid out are determined, the main CPU 200a updates the difference number counter based on the number of coins inserted and the number of coins paid out. Specifically, the main CPU 200a subtracts the number of inserted coins from the value of the difference number counter, and adds the payout number to the value of the difference number counter. In this way, the difference number counter is updated.

The main CPU 200a compares the value of the difference number counter updated in this way with the specified difference number of sheets, and activates the complete function when the value of the difference number counter becomes equal to or greater than the specified difference number of sheets (for example, 20,000 sheets). For example, if the value of the difference number counter is less than the specified difference number, but is close to the specified difference number, for example, 19999, then 3 medals are inserted, and more than 3 medals are paid out due to winning of a small prize. If so, the value of the difference number counter becomes 20,000 or more, and the complete function is activated.

However, if the difference number counter is counted indefinitely regardless of the gaming period, for example, if the difference number continues to be counted over days, the following problems may occur. As described above, when the difference number reaches the specified difference number, the complete function is activated and the progress of the game is restricted. However, since the player cannot accurately grasp the difference in the number of coins after the power is reset, the player cannot accurately grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained before the completion function is activated.

Suppose that on the previous day, a player stopped playing just before the complete function was activated, and on the next day, another player started playing on that slot machine. At this time, other players cannot grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained by the time the complete function is activated, so there is a risk that the complete function will be activated even if only a small number of coins are acquired. In this case, the player may feel distrustful due to the sudden activation of the complete function.

Therefore, the main CPU 200a resets the power supply, that is, resets the value of the difference number counter to a predetermined initial value at the timing when the power is turned on again after the power is cut off. In this way, the player's sense of distrust due to the sudden activation of the complete function is eliminated.

When the power is turned on, the main CPU 200a sets, for example, "0 (zero)" as the initial value of the difference number counter. Then, the main CPU 200a determines whether or not to activate the complete function depending on the difference in the number of medals since the power was turned on. Here, by setting the initial value of the difference number counter to "0", it is possible to directly compare the value of the difference number counter with the specified difference number of sheets without processing it, and this is to ensure that the complete function is activated. Become. In addition, by using the value of the difference number counter as is, for example, it is possible to easily calculate how much more difference number of sheets can be acquired up to the specified difference number, based on the difference with the specified difference number, so the processing load related to the complete function can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the

Note that the initial value of the difference number counter is not limited to "0", and a positive value other than 0 may be used. For example, "40000" can be adopted as the initial value of the difference number counter. In this case, even if the difference number itself becomes negative, it is canceled out by the initial value of 40000 in the difference number counter, and the value of the difference number counter becomes a positive value. For example, if the value of the difference number counter is 40000 and you insert 3 medals but no medals are paid out in that game, the difference number will be a negative value (-3), but the difference number The value of the counter becomes a positive value (39997). In this embodiment, a binary number with a predetermined number of bytes is used, so if you try to express a negative value, it will become a positive value larger than the specified number of difference sheets, and the value of the difference number counter will be greater than or equal to the specified number of difference sheets. There is a risk that it will be determined that Here, a large value of "40,000" is used as the initial value, so even if the number of coins put in is greater than the number of coins paid out, the value of the difference number counter will be prevented from becoming a negative value. be able to. In this way, by adopting a positive value other than 0 as the initial value of the difference number counter, it is possible to manage the value of the difference number counter as a positive value while indicating a negative value as the difference number. . In addition, by maintaining the value of the difference number counter as a positive value, it is possible to accurately reflect the difference in the number of coins for each game without requiring special processing to maintain a positive value. It becomes possible to appropriately manage the difference in the number of sheets.

By the way, the counting range of the difference number counter must be within a range that can count at least the specified difference number of sheets. For example, if the specified difference number of sheets is 20000, that value can be expressed in 2 bytes, so the counting range of the difference number counter is set to 0 to 65535 (2 ¹⁶ -1), and the value of the difference number counter (variable) It is desirable to secure 2 bytes as a storage area for storing . However, if a value other than 0 is randomly adopted as the initial value of the difference number counter, for example, if a value larger than the value obtained by subtracting the specified difference number of sheets from 65536 (2 ¹⁶ ) is adopted, then when comparing with the specified difference number of sheets, , a storage area of 3 bytes or more must be prepared. Therefore, as a predetermined value other than 0, which is the initial value of the difference number counter, a value less than or equal to the value (2 ¹⁶ - 20000) obtained by subtracting the specified difference number of sheets from 65536 (2 ¹⁶ ), for example, "40000" as shown above. Adopt. With this configuration, it is possible to limit the storage area prepared for comparison with the prescribed difference number of sheets to 2 bytes.

In addition, the initial value of the difference number counter is not limited to "40000", but may be the value obtained by subtracting the specified difference number of sheets from 65536 (2 ¹⁶ ), for example, "45536", and becomes 65536 or more (when carrier occurs). ), it may be determined that the difference in number of sheets has exceeded the specified number. In this case, as a result of executing one game with the difference in number of coins being 19999 (difference number counter=65535), when the number of inserted coins is 1 and the number of paid out 15 coins, the difference number counter becomes the maximum value of 65549. In any case, if the number of difference sheets becomes equal to or greater than the specified number of difference sheets, the value of the difference number counter exceeds the maximum value of 65535 in 2 bytes (overflows). In this case, it is sufficient to determine overflow of a 2-byte value without comparing the value of the difference counter with a specific numerical value, so it is possible to reduce processing load and memory capacity.

In addition, regardless of the initial value of the difference number counter, the main CPU 200a adjusts the difference number counter based on the fact that the number of inserted coins>the number of paid out coins (the value related to the use of gaming value is greater than the value related to the acquisition of gaming value). If the value is negative, the difference number counter is set to 0. Specifically, if the value of the difference number counter is 0 or a value close to 0, and the number of inserted coins>the number of paid out coins in a predetermined game, the value of the difference number counter becomes negative. For example, when the value of the difference number counter is 0 and the number of inputted coins is 3, if the number of paid out coins is 2 or less, the value of the difference number counter becomes negative. In addition, when the value of the difference number counter is 1 and the number of inputted coins is 3, if the number of paid out coins is 1 or less, the value of the difference number counter becomes negative. Further, if the value of the difference number counter is 2, the number of inserted cards is 3, and the number of paid out coins is 0, the value of the difference number counter becomes negative. In this way, if the value of the difference number counter becomes negative based on the fact that the number of inserted coins > the number of dispensed coins, by forcibly setting the difference number counter to 0, the difference number counter becomes a negative value. can be prevented. Therefore, even if the value of the difference number counter is set to "0" when the power is turned on and the number of inserted coins becomes greater than the number of paid out coins from the first game, it is possible to appropriately count the difference number counter.

<Exception of complete function activation>
As described above, when the difference number reaches the specified difference number, the complete function is activated and the progress of the game is restricted. In this case, even if the state of the game is such that it is easy to obtain medals, the game will not be able to proceed at the timing when the difference number reaches the specified difference number. However, if the complete function is uniformly activated when the number of difference sheets reaches the specified difference number, depending on the game state and production state, the player may feel uncomfortable about immediately stopping the progress of the game. be. For example, this is the case when a bonus combination such as the winning combination "RBB" is won when the difference in the number of coins is close to the specified difference number.

The bonus combination is a winning combination that is directly determined by a winning type lottery in response to the player's operation of the start switch 118. In addition, when a bonus combination is won and the gaming state becomes the RBB operating gaming state, the probability that the number of combinations of symbols related to winning each specified number will be increased or the condition device related to winning each specified number will be activated. can be raised. Therefore, when winning a bonus combination, the player can reliably and quickly obtain a predetermined gaming profit. However, if the difference in number of coins reaches the specified difference number and the complete function is activated in the middle of the gaming state during RBB operation, the player may not be able to obtain the gaming profit that he or she should have originally obtained, and may feel a sense of loss. .

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the RBB is in the gaming state (advantageous state), even if the difference in number of coins reaches the specified difference number, the complete function is not activated until the RBB in the gaming state ends. do. In this way, even in a situation where the complete function is activated, the player can complete the currently executed gaming state during RBB operation, and thereby can reliably obtain gaming profits.

35 and 36 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the complete function. For example, as shown in FIG. 35(a), assume that the cumulative value, that is, the value of the difference number counter is 19,950 sheets. Furthermore, at this timing, it is assumed that the winning type "RBB" with the expected number of acquired tickets is 100 won in the winning type lottery. Here, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" is displayed on the active line A, the gaming state becomes the RBB operating gaming state.

Here, as the player continues playing in the RBB active gaming state, the cumulative value, that is, the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number of 20,000 sheets, as shown in FIG. (the amount acquired has reached a predetermined value). In this case, the main CPU 200a originally operates the complete function, but limits the operation of the complete function on the condition that the gaming state is the RBB operating gaming state. That is, the main CPU 200a does not operate the complete function.

Then, as the player continues playing the game in the gaming state while the RBB is active, the number of coins acquired in the gaming state while the RBB is active becomes 100, as shown in FIG. 35(c), and the gaming state while the RBB is active ends. , it is assumed that the gaming state shifts to a non-internal gaming state. At this time, for example, the cumulative value, that is, the value of the difference number counter is 20,050 sheets, which is more than the specified difference number of sheets. The main CPU 200a releases the restriction on the operation of the complete function, and activates the complete function based on the fact that the value of the difference number counter is equal to or greater than the specified difference number. With this configuration, the player is able to continue playing the game until the end of the gaming state during RBB operation, thereby making it possible to reliably obtain gaming profits.

However, if it is possible to restrict the operation of the complete function in the gaming state while the RBB is in operation, then adjusting the cumulative value (difference number of coins) may give rise to strategy. For example, in the RBB operating gaming state, after the value of the differential number counter (cumulative value) reaches the specified differential number, the payout of medals is set to be less than the specified differential number, that is, the number of inserted medals > the number of paid out medals. It is conceivable that by operating the stop switch 120 at the same time, the cumulative value is reduced to less than the specified difference number of sheets, thereby avoiding activation of the complete function. In addition, by adjusting the cumulative value at this time, the cumulative value at the end of the RBB active gaming state is set to a value that is less than the specified difference number of sheets, but almost close to the specified difference number of sheets (for example, 19995 sheets), and the bonus By winning a winning combination or a small winning combination with a large number of paid-out coins, the number of acquired coins can be increased.

Here, the operation of the stop switch 120 in which the number of coins put in>the number of coins paid out can be realized under the following circumstances. For example, in a slot machine with the so-called A+AT specification, during the RBB operating gaming state (manual type), a jack symbol is displayed on the active line to reduce the expected number of winnings, or a single bonus is won to increase the winning type. The number of acquired coins can be reduced by preventing the winning of the "batting order bell" or by performing an operation using an incorrect answer operation mode without following the auxiliary performance. In addition, in slot machines that are designed to be played in the RBB internal mid-gaming state, players may dare to win a bonus role at a timing when the bonus role can only be won in certain situations, such as when the selected winning type is incorrectly answered. The number of acquired coins can also be reduced by setting the RBB in a gaming state.

For example, as shown in FIG. 36(a), once the value of the difference number counter reaches 20010 coins, which is more than the specified difference number, by playing a game in the gaming state with RBB in operation, the player In this state, by operating the stop switch 120 such that the number of inserted coins is greater than the number of coins paid out, the cumulative value is set to 19,990 coins, which is less than the specified difference number of coins, as shown in FIG. 36(b), and the RBB operating gaming state ends. do. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36(b), at the timing when the RBB active gaming state ends, the cumulative value does not exceed the specified difference number of coins, so the operating condition of the complete function is not satisfied. However, in this embodiment, as a special case, the operation of the complete function is limited only on the condition that the gaming state is the gaming state when the RBB is in operation, and in reality, as shown in FIG. During the gaming state, the cumulative value, that is, the value of the difference number counter becomes equal to or greater than the specified difference number, and the operating condition for the complete function is satisfied. Then, as shown in FIG. 36(b), at the timing when the gaming state during RBB operation ends, the complete function should be activated even if the cumulative value does not exceed the specified difference number of coins.

Furthermore, if the operation of the complete function can be restricted in the gaming state while the RBB is in operation, it becomes possible to avoid the operation of the complete function by operating the power supply. As described above, the differential number counter of this embodiment starts counting from the time the power is turned on. In other words, the difference number counter will be cleared by power outage. Normally, after the complete function is activated, the progress of the game is already restricted, so there is no problem even if the difference number counter is cleared. However, if the operation of the complete function is restricted in the gaming state during RBB operation, the following problems may occur.

For example, in the RBB operating gaming state, after the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number, the slot machine 100 is unintentionally or fraudulently (deliberately) turned off during the RBB operating gaming state. In this case, the difference number counter will be cleared based on the power outage. While the difference number counter is functioning effectively, the value of the difference number counter is equal to the cumulative value, but when the difference number counter is cleared like this, the cumulative value and the value of the difference number counter are different. Become. In this case, at the timing when the RBB active gaming state ends, the cumulative value is less than the specified difference number of coins, so the operating condition of the complete function is not satisfied. In this case, the player can avoid the activation of the complete function itself. Furthermore, since the difference number counter is cleared, there is no need to worry about the complete function being activated immediately. Furthermore, when the complete function is activated, it is possible to illegally obtain gaming profits that would not have been obtained, for example, after the end of the RBB operating gaming state, such as the AT performance state or the chance zone.

However, as described above, in this embodiment, the operation of the complete function is only limited on the condition that the gaming state is the gaming state in which the RBB is in operation, and in reality, as shown in FIG. During the operating gaming state, the value of the difference number counter becomes equal to or greater than the specified difference number, and the operating condition for the complete function is satisfied. Then, at the timing when the difference number counter is cleared due to power outage and the gaming state during RBB operation ends, the complete function should be activated even if the cumulative value is not greater than the specified difference number.

Therefore, in this embodiment, once the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified number of difference sheets, the complete function is finally activated even if the cumulative value becomes less than the specified number of difference sheets thereafter. As a premise, the main CPU 200a does not restrict the progress of the game even if the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number during the RBB operating gaming state, at least until the RBB operating gaming state ends. Here, the situation at the end of the gaming state during RBB operation is as shown in FIG. The first situation is where the value of the number of sheets counter is equal to or greater than the specified difference number of sheets, and the second situation is shown in FIG. There is a situation. Here, the reason why we did not set the second situation as a situation where the value of the difference number counter is less than the specified number of difference is that, as will be described later, the value of the difference number counter is equal to or greater than the specified number of difference, and the operating condition of the complete function is This is because if the condition is satisfied, the difference number counter is cleared and the sheet cannot be determined. If the difference number counter is not cleared and the number of difference sheets is counted continuously, the cumulative value = the value of the difference number counter, so the situation where the value of the difference number counter is less than the specified number of difference sheets is This may be the situation. The main CPU 200a executes the above-mentioned first situation and second situation at the end of the RBB active gaming state based on the fact that the value of the difference number counter becomes the specified difference number or more and the operating condition of the complete function is satisfied. In either case, the progress of the game is restricted.

In this way, once the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number, even if the cumulative value becomes less than the specified difference number, the complete function is activated as soon as the RBB active gaming state ends. Since the complete function can be activated regardless of whether or not the player performs an operation such that the number of coins inserted is greater than the number of coins paid out, it is possible to eliminate strategy.

In addition, in this embodiment, the winning winning combination "RBB" has been described as a bonus winning combination that can extend the game after the operating conditions of the complete function are met. However, if there are multiple types of RBB, it is not possible to extend any of them. It may also be a target. Further, among the plurality of RBBs, a predetermined RBB may be subject to extension, and other RBBs may not be subject to extension. Further, the first type special accessory (RB) may be subject to extension. Furthermore, the determination of bonus combinations that can extend the game may be performed in the use area, or may be performed in a separate area.

Furthermore, it may be determined with reference to other states whether or not to extend the game after the operating conditions of the complete function are satisfied and during the RBB active gaming state. For example, if you stay in an advantageous zone after satisfying the operating conditions of the complete function and during the gaming state with RBB active, you can extend the game, or after meeting the operating conditions of the complete function and during the gaming state with RBB active, In response to a transition from a non-advantageous section to a new advantageous section, extension of the game can be stopped and a complete function can be activated.

In addition, the states in which the game can be extended after fulfilling the operating conditions of the complete function are not limited to the above-mentioned RBB active gaming state, but also other bonus gaming states, RT gaming states where the winning probability of the replay combination is set high, Any advantageous state that is advantageous to the player during the progress of the game may be used, such as an AT performance state, an ART game state in which the AT performance state and RT game state are progressed simultaneously, or a chance zone (CZ).

In this way, the main CPU 200a temporarily sets the value of the difference number counter to the specified value on the premise that the complete function will not be activated when the gaming state is the RBB operating gaming state even if the difference number reaches the specified difference number. Even if the number of difference sheets is reached and the cumulative value becomes less than the specified number of difference sheets after that, the complete function is activated. The main CPU 200a implements this process using a complete function activation flag (predetermined flag).

The complete function activation flag is a flag indicating that the difference number of sheets is equal to or greater than the specified difference number of sheets as a condition for activation of the complete function. The main CPU 200a turns on (sets) the complete function activation flag based on the fact that the number of difference sheets reaches the specified number of difference sheets. Once the complete function activation flag is turned ON, the complete function activation flag will not be turned OFF (cleared) only by a power cut, for example, unless a predetermined cancellation condition such as a setting change is satisfied. Then, in the case where the game during the RBB active gaming state is extended after the operating conditions of the complete function are met, if the difference in the number of coins is 20,000 at the end of the RBB active gaming state, as shown in FIG. 36(b). Even if the number of sheets is less than 1, the complete function activation flag will not be turned off. Therefore, the complete function will operate reliably. In this way, the activation of the complete function can be ensured by the complete function activation flag, so that when the activation conditions for the complete function are met, the difference number counter can be cleared.

Here, when the complete function activation flag is turned ON, even if the cumulative value becomes less than the specified difference number of coins or even if the slot machine 100 is cut off, the ON state of the complete function activation flag is maintained. be done. Then, when the RBB active gaming state ends, the main CPU 200a sets a complete function activation signal output timer based on the fact that the complete function activation flag is turned ON (standing), and sets a complete function activation signal output timer. While counting, the value of the complete function activation signal buffer indicating the activation of the complete function is outputted to the outside. Even if a power outage occurs while the complete function activation signal output timer is counting, after the power is turned on again, the complete function activation signal indicating the activation of the complete function will be output for the remaining time of the complete function activation signal output timer. External output of buffer values is resumed.

Here, the complete function activation signal output timer is a timer that measures the time to maintain the output of the signal for activating the complete function. The complete function activation signal output timer is set to a value corresponding to the time to maintain the signal output (for example, 30 seconds). In this way, it is possible to maintain a signal indicating the activation of the complete function for a predetermined period of time. Further, the complete function activation signal buffer holds, for example, 1 byte of information, one or more bits of which correspond to information indicating activation of the complete function. Further, in addition to or in place of the information indicating the operation of the complete function, the complete function activation signal buffer may also hold information indicating that the gaming state is the RBB operating gaming state. In addition, in a medalless gaming machine that allows the game to proceed without the intervention of real medals while maintaining the gameplay of the slot machine 100, the value of the complete function activation signal buffer is set to the value of the electronic medal held by the player. It will be transmitted to a medal number control board (not shown) that controls the number.

In this way, the main CPU 200a turns on the complete function activation flag when the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number of sheets, and even if a power outage occurs, the complete function activation flag turns ON when the power is turned on again. Limit your progress based on what you are doing. Here, the states when the power is turned on again are the first state in which the power is cut off with the complete function activation flag ON (standing), and the first state in which the power is cut off with the complete function activation flag OFF (standing). There is a second state in which the power is cut off while the power is off. The main CPU 200a turns off (clears) the difference number counter (calculation means) when the power is turned on in either the first state or the second state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 200a is powered on in the first state, the complete function activation flag does not turn off.

Here, once the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified number of difference sheets, the complete function activation flag is turned ON, and even if the cumulative value becomes less than the specified number of difference sheets after that, the complete function activation flag is turned ON. The complete function is activated based on the presence of the With this configuration, the complete function can be operated regardless of whether or not the player performs an operation such that the number of coins inserted is greater than the number of coins paid out, so it is possible to eliminate strategy and advance the game appropriately.

In addition, once the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number, the complete function activation flag is turned on, and depending on the power outage of the slot machine 100, the complete function activation flag, complete function activation signal output timer, and Do not clear the complete function activation signal buffer. Therefore, even if the power is cut off after reaching the specified difference number of sheets and the value of the difference number counter returns to the initial value, the complete function activation flag, complete function activation signal output timer, and complete function activation signal buffer Since the complete function can be activated without being cleared, it is possible to eliminate the strategy and advance the game appropriately.

However, once the number of differential sheets reaches the specified number of differential sheets and the complete function activation flag, complete function activation signal output timer, and complete function activation signal buffer are set, the complete function cannot be returned to its initial state. , the progress of the game remains restricted. Therefore, even if the number of difference sheets reaches the specified number of difference sheets, the difference number counter can be returned to the initial state if a predetermined release condition is satisfied, for example, when a setting change is made.

Here, when a setting change is executed, in addition to clearing the difference number counter, the complete function activation flag, the complete function activation signal output timer, and the complete function activation signal buffer are cleared. On the other hand, if you simply execute the initialization operation without changing settings, the difference number counter will be cleared, but the complete function activation flag, complete function activation signal output timer, and complete function activation signal buffer will not be cleared. It is backed up. In this way, it is possible to maintain a configuration that properly operates the complete function while ensuring a configuration that returns the complete function to its initial state.

The complete function will be specifically explained below with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 9 to 33.

As described above, in the slot machine 100, after the power is turned on, the difference number counter is updated according to the difference in the number of coins for each game. Such an update of the difference number counter is performed, for example, in the difference number counter update process S280-27 in the game transfer process S280 of FIG. 31.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating the difference number counter update process S280-27 in the main control board 200. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 37 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
The main CPU 200a determines whether re-gaming is in operation in another area. As a result, if it is determined that the replay is in operation, the difference number counter update process is ended, and if it is determined that the replay is not in operation, the process moves to step S2. By not performing the difference number counter update process S280-27 when replaying is in operation in this manner, the processing load can be reduced.

(Step S2)
The main CPU 200a obtains the value of the difference number counter in a separate area.

(Step S3)
In a separate area, the main CPU 200a adds the number of coins to be paid out to the obtained value of the difference number counter and sets it as a candidate value for the difference number counter.

(Step S4)
The main CPU 200a subtracts the inserted number of sheets from the added difference sheet number counter candidate value in a separate area to update the difference sheet number counter candidate value.

(Step S5)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the difference number counter candidate value is a positive value in the separate area. As a result, if it is determined that the difference number counter candidate value is a positive value, the process moves to step S7, and if it is determined that the difference number counter candidate value is not a positive value, the process moves to step S6. .

(Step S6)
The main CPU 200a sets the difference number counter candidate value to 0 in the separate area.

Here, if it is determined that the value of the difference number counter is not a positive value, that is, it is a negative value, 0 is set as the difference number counter candidate value regardless of the difference number counter candidate value. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the difference number counter candidate value from becoming a negative value.

(Step S7)
The main CPU 200a sets the difference number counter candidate value to the difference number counter in a separate area.

(Step S8)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the value of the difference number counter is less than 20,000 in the separate area. As a result, if it is determined that the value of the difference number counter is less than 20,000, the relevant difference number counter update process S280-27 is ended, and the value of the difference number counter is not less than 20,000, that is, it is 20,000 or more. If it is determined that this is the case, the process moves to step S9.

(Step S9)
The main CPU 200a turns on the complete function activation flag in another area. Here, once the value of the difference number counter reaches 20,000 or more, the complete function activation flag is turned ON. Therefore, even if the value of the difference number counter becomes 20,000 or more during the RBB operating gaming state, the complete function activation flag will be turned on, so if the cumulative value reaches 20,000 coins when the RBB operating gaming state ends. The complete function will operate reliably even if the value is less than 1, or even if a power outage occurs during the gaming state during RBB operation.

In this way, when the complete function activation flag is turned ON, it is determined whether or not to actually activate the complete function. The determination process of whether or not to activate the complete function is performed, for example, in the complete function activation determination process S210-16 in the game medal insertion process S210 of FIG. 16.

Here, if it is determined that re-gaming is in operation (YES in S1 of FIG. 37), the difference number counter update process is ended, and the difference number counter update process (S2 to S7) is performed. , an example has been described in which the determination process (S8, S9) of whether or not the value of the difference number counter is less than 20,000 is not performed. YES), one or both of updating the difference number counter and determining whether the value of the difference number counter is less than 20,000 may be performed.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating the complete function operation determination process S210-16 in the main control board 200. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 38 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
The main CPU 200a determines whether or not the RBB is in an active gaming state in the usage area. As a result, if it is determined that the RBB is in the gaming state while the RBB is in operation, the complete function operation determination process S210-16 is ended, and if it is determined that the RBB is not in the gaming state while the RBB is in operation, the process moves to step S2. Here, by preventing the complete function from activating when the RBB is in the gaming state while the RBB is in operation, the player can continue to play the game in the currently running RBB in the gaming state even if the complete function is activated. You can extend the game to make the most of your profits.

Note that once the complete function activation flag is turned ON in the above-described difference number counter update process S280-27, the complete function activation flag will not be turned OFF unless the setting is changed. Therefore, if you extend the game during the RBB active gaming state after fulfilling the operating conditions of the complete function, if you continue to pay out less than the specified number of medals and the difference in the number of medals ends when the RBB active gaming state ends. Even if the number of sheets is less than 20,000, the complete function activation flag will not be turned off. Therefore, the complete function will operate reliably.

(Step S2)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the complete function activation flag is OFF in the usage area. As a result, if it is determined that the complete function activation flag is OFF, the complete function activation determination process S210-16 is ended, and if it is determined that the complete function activation flag is not OFF, that is, it is ON. Then, the process moves to step S3.

(Step S3)
The main CPU 200a sets a complete function activation signal output timer in a separate area. The complete function activation signal output timer is set to a value corresponding to the time during which the signal output is maintained. In this way, the complete function can be activated.

Complete function operation determination processing S210-16 is executed, and when the operation of the complete function is determined, error stop processing S112 is executed in the usage area as in other errors. Note that in the slot machine 100, the credited medals are automatically settled by executing the error stop process S112.

As mentioned above, the difference number counter update process S280-27, that is, the update of the difference number counter according to the difference number, is executed in the second half of one game, after the payout process S270, and in the second half of the game transition process S280. However, the setting of the complete function activation signal output timer according to the update result of the difference number counter is executed in the complete function activation determination process S210-16, that is, the game medal insertion process S210. In this way, in the payout process S270 or the game transition process S280 where one game has not been completed, it is possible to avoid the player's misunderstanding that the complete function is being activated, and to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the complete function is being activated, It can be clearly shown that the complete function is activated.

Although the complete function operation determination process S210-16 is explained here using an example in which it is executed in the game medal insertion process S210, it can be executed at any timing after the start of the next game and before the operation of the start switch 118. For example, it may be executed in the game start process S200. However, since it is difficult to judge from the outside whether the current state is the game transition process S280 of the previous game or the game start process S200 of the next game, there is a possibility of giving the player a misunderstanding. In this respect, it is less likely to mislead the player if the complete function operation determination process S210-16 is executed in the game medal insertion process S210, which is a process after the bet.

In this way, when the complete function activation signal output timer is set, the complete function is activated. The complete function activation process is performed, for example, in the complete function activation signal buffer setting process S400-6 in the timer interrupt process S400 in FIG. 33.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the complete function activation signal buffer setting process S400-6 in the main control board 200. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 39 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
The main CPU 200a sets the signal output candidates to OFF in the separate area.

(Step S2)
In response to the complete function activation signal output timer being set in the complete function activation determination process S210-16, the main CPU 200a decrements and updates the complete function activation signal output timer by 1 in another area.

(Step S3)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the complete function activation signal output timer is 0 in another area. As a result, if it is determined that the complete function activation signal output timer is 0, the process moves to step S5, and if it is determined that the complete function activation signal output timer is not 0, the process moves to step S4.

(Step S4)
The main CPU 200a sets signal output candidates to ON in the separate area. In this way, the signal output candidate can be turned ON for a time corresponding to the complete function activation signal output timer set in the complete function activation determination process S210-16.

(Step S5)
The main CPU 200a sets signal output candidates in the complete function activation signal buffer in a separate area.

(Step S6)
The main CPU 200a outputs a security signal through an external terminal in the usage area based on the value of the complete function activation signal buffer. In this way, a signal is output to the outside. In addition, in a medalless gaming machine that allows the game to proceed without the intervention of real medals while maintaining the gameplay of the slot machine 100, the value of the complete function activation signal buffer is set to the value of the electronic medal held by the player. It will be transmitted to a medal number control board (not shown) that controls the number.

Note that when an initialization operation such as turning on the power is performed, the difference number counter is cleared. However, as described above, the conditions for clearing the difference number counter differ depending on whether the setting change is executed or not. Clearing the difference number counter when a setting change is executed is performed, for example, in the first difference number counter clearing process S120-8 in the setting value switching process S120 in FIG.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating the first difference number counter clearing process S120-8 in the main control board 200. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 40 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
In the separate area, the main CPU 200a clears the difference number counter and sets it to an initial value of "0".

(Step S2)
The first difference number counter clearing process S120-8 is a process performed during the setting value switching process S120. Therefore, in addition to the differential number counter, the main CPU 200a clears the complete function activation flag, complete function activation signal output timer, and complete function activation signal buffer (OFF → complete function activation flag, initial value → complete function activation signal output Timer, initial value → complete function activation signal buffer). In this way, it becomes possible to initialize the complete function by changing the settings.

Further, the clearing process of the difference number counter by the initialization operation when the setting change is not executed is performed, for example, in the second difference number counter clearing process S130-20 in the state recovery process S130 in FIG.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating the second difference number counter clearing process S130-20 in the main control board 200. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 41 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
In the separate area, the main CPU 200a clears the difference number counter and sets it to an initial value of "0". Here, since no setting change is executed, only the difference number counter is cleared, and the complete function activation flag, complete function activation signal output timer, and complete function activation signal buffer are not cleared.

<Production when the complete function is activated>
FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the processing of the production control means 334. Here, it is assumed that an error (for example, a backup error) occurs in the slot machine 100 for some reason. When an error occurs, the main CPU 200a executes an error stop process S112 and displays an error code (for example, "E7") corresponding to the error on the main payout display section 132. Furthermore, the effect control means 334 displays an error image on the liquid crystal display section 124 in response to a command received from the main control board 200, as shown in FIG. 42(a). Here, for example, it is assumed that a backup error has occurred, and the error image includes "E7" as an error code so that the type of error can be understood.

In addition to the "backup error" (error code "E7"), the errors managed by the main control board 200 include "backflow error" (error code "E1") and "empty error (error code "E2"). ), "Dispensing jam error" (error code "E3"), "Abnormal dispensing error" (error code "E4"), "Over error" (error code "E5"), "Retention error" (error code "E6") ), "Door open error" (error code "E8"), "Turning abnormal error" (error code "E9"), "Display judgment abnormal error" (error code "EE"), "RWM abnormal error" (error code "EA") and "setting value abnormal error" (error code "EC") are defined. Each such error is defined as follows. For example, the abnormal state "backflow error" occurs when the order in which the medals are passed is incorrect in the two passing sensors of the inserted medal detection unit 114b in a state where the insertion of medals is being accepted. The abnormal state "empty error" occurs when the OFF state of the passage sensor of the paid-out medal detection unit (not shown) constituting the medal put-out device 142 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 2100 msec) or more when paying out medals. . The abnormal state "dispensing jam error" occurs when the ON state of the passing sensor of the dispensing medal detection unit continues for a predetermined time (for example, 172 msec) or more when dispensing medals. The abnormal state "abnormal payout error" occurs when the ON state of the passage sensor of the payout medal detection unit continues for a predetermined period of time (for example, 6 msec) or more other than the payout of medals. The abnormal state "over error" occurs when an overflow sensor (not shown) provided in a medal storage section (not shown) constituting the medal dispensing device 142 remains ON for a predetermined period of time (for example, 700 msec) or more. . The abnormal state "retention error" occurs when the ON state of the passage sensor of the inserted medal detection unit 114b continues for a predetermined time (for example, 160.92 msec) or more, or when the insertion detection sensor detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 114a. This occurs when the ON state continues for a predetermined period of time (for example, 533 msec) or more. The abnormal state "backup error" occurs when an RWM backup abnormality is detected when the power switch 144 is turned on. The abnormal state "door open error" is when a door open/close switch (not shown) that detects the open state of either the front upper door 104 or the front lower door 106 as the front door is in the ON state for a predetermined period of time (for example, 48 msec) or more. Occurs if it continues. The abnormal state "abnormal insertion error" occurs when the passage sensor of the inserted medal detection unit 114b is in the ON state after a predetermined time (for example, 269 msec) or more has elapsed since the blocker (not shown) was closed, or when the insertion of medals is not accepted. This occurs when the difference between the number of medals that have passed through the two passing sensors of the inserted medal detection unit 114b in the correct order and the number of medals that have passed through the R shoot sensor (not shown) is greater than a certain value. The abnormal state "display judgment abnormal error" is caused by the winning of a small winning combination that is not permitted to be displayed on the active line A, or the combination of symbols related to the activation of a replay winning combination or bonus winning combination in the display judgment process S260. This occurs when displayed on effective line A. The abnormal state "RWM abnormal error" occurs when an RWM that cannot normally read or write values is detected at the time of cold start. The abnormal state "setting value abnormal error" occurs when the referenced setting value is outside the allowable range (setting 1 to setting 6) during an internal lottery such as a winning type lottery.

Such errors are assigned a priority order, and the error image includes only errors with a high priority order, along with a message "Please call the attendant." which calls the player's attention. For example, if a "backup error" (error code "E7") and "door open error" (error code "E8") occur at the same time, the error with the higher priority, here, the "backup error" (error code "E7") will be displayed in the error image. On the other hand, while an error with a high priority is displayed on the error image, an error with a low priority, such as a "door open error" (error code "E8"), is in a standby state and is not displayed on the error image.

For example, at the timing when a "backup error" occurs, the effect control means 334 displays an error code "E7" corresponding to the "backup error" as an error image, as shown in FIG. 42(a). At this time, if the hall manager opens either the front upper door 104 or the front lower door 106 to check the vicinity of the medal passing sensor, a "door open error" will occur in addition to the "backup error". arise. However, as mentioned above, since the "backup error" has a higher priority than the "door opening error", the effect control means 334 assigns the "backup error" as an error image, as shown in FIG. 42(a). The corresponding error code "E7" continues to be displayed. Then, when the administrator removes the cause of the error by removing foreign objects near the medal passing sensor, etc., and resets the error by operating the setting change switch, the "backup error" is canceled. Then, the effect control means 334 will display an error code "E8" corresponding to "door opening error" as an error image, as shown in FIG. 42(b). Finally, when the administrator closes the front upper door 104 and the front lower door 106, the effect control means 334 deletes the error image and displays a normal game image as shown in FIG. 42(c).

By the way, as described above, when the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number, the main CPU 200a activates the complete function and executes the error stop process S112. In addition, the effect control means 334 displays on the liquid crystal display section 124 an operation image indicating that the complete function has been activated (an image indicating that the first condition described below is satisfied).

The operation image includes, for example, a message on the liquid crystal display section 124 indicating that the complete function has been activated, such as "COMPLETE" or "Complete function in operation," as shown in FIG. 42(d). In this way, the player and the hall employee can understand that the complete function has been activated. Messages indicating that the complete function has been activated are not limited to the above-mentioned "COMPLETE" and "Complete function in operation", but also messages such as "CONGRATULATION", "HAPPY", "Congratulations", "Congratulations", etc. when the number of sheets differs from the specified number. Various letters, numbers, and symbols can be used to celebrate reaching a certain number.

However, the priority of the operational image is set lower than that of the above-mentioned error image. For example, if an error occurs during operation of the complete function, an error image is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124 with priority over the operation image.

For example, in response to the value of the difference number counter reaching the specified number of difference, the effect control means 334 displays an operation image on the liquid crystal display section 124 as shown in FIG. 42(d). At this time, if the hall manager opens either the front upper door 104 or the front lower door 106 as the front door, a "door opening error" has occurred during the operation of the complete function. As mentioned above, since the action image has a lower priority than the error image, the effect control means 334 displays the error image instead of the action image, as shown in FIG. 42(b). This error image includes an error code "E8" corresponding to "door opening error". Then, when the administrator closes the upper front door 104 and the lower front door 106, the effect control means 334 deletes the error image and displays the operating image again on the liquid crystal display 124 as shown in FIG. 42(d). to be displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to notify that an error has occurred even while the complete function is in operation, and the player and the hall employees can be informed to that effect. Then, even if an unauthorized person commits a fraudulent act while the complete function is in operation, an error image will be displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124, so that the fraudulent act can be detected early.

Note that if an error occurs during the operation of the complete function, and a different type of error occurs, the effect control means 334 selects the error code included in the error image with the highest priority while maintaining the display of the error image. Change the error code to correspond to the higher error. Here, since the error image is already displayed, it is possible to notify the error type by simply changing the error code in the error image.

In this way, the main CPU 200a limits the progress of the game when the predetermined progress restriction conditions are met. Then, the effect control means 334 notifies that the progress restriction condition is satisfied, in accordance with the progress restriction condition included in the command received from the main control board 200. Here, the progress limiting condition is a predetermined condition that limits the progress of the game, and includes a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a condition different from the first condition and the second condition. A different third condition is included. The first condition is that the value of the difference number counter reaches the specified difference number (the cumulative value based on the value related to the use of gaming value and the value related to the acquisition of gaming value reaches the specified value) It is. The second condition is a condition with a higher priority than the first condition, for example, that a backup error has occurred. The third condition is a condition that has a higher priority than the first condition and a condition that has a lower priority than the second condition, for example, that a door opening error has occurred.

In the present embodiment, when the first condition is satisfied and a progress restriction condition different from the first condition, for example, a third condition is satisfied, the effect control means 334 sets the priority order to 1st condition<3rd condition. Therefore, when the second condition is satisfied and the progress restriction condition different from the second condition, for example, the third condition is satisfied, Since the priority order is second condition>third condition, it is not reported that a progress restriction condition different from the second condition is satisfied, but, for example, that the second condition is satisfied. Further, if the progress of the game is restricted based on the satisfaction of the first condition, the performance control means 334 displays an operation image (an image indicating that the first condition is satisfied) on the liquid crystal display section 124. If the progress of the game is restricted based on the fulfillment of the second condition, the operation image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124, and, for example, an error image (notifying that the second condition is satisfied) is displayed. (image shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating the display processing of the effect control means 334. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 43 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
The performance control means 334 determines whether the command received from the main control board 200 includes information indicating that an error has occurred. As a result, if information that an error has occurred is included (YES in S1), the process moves to step S2, and if information that an error has not occurred is included (NO in S1), the process proceeds to step S3. Transition.

(Step S2)
The effect control means 334 displays an error image on the liquid crystal display section 124 including the error code corresponding to the error with the highest priority among the information indicating that an error has occurred, and ends the display process.

(Step S3)
The performance control means 334 determines whether the command received from the main control board 200 includes information indicating that the complete function is operating. As a result, if information indicating that the complete function is operating is included (YES in S3), the process moves to step S4, and if information indicating that the complete function is operating is not included (YES in S3), the process moves to step S4. NO), the display process ends.

(Step S4)
The effect control means 334 displays the operation image on the liquid crystal display section 124, and ends the display process.

<Variation example of complete function>
In the above-described embodiment, it has been explained that when the difference number reaches the specified difference number, for example, 20,000, the complete function is activated and the progress of the game is restricted.

However, if you simply manage the reaching of the specified differential number of sheets, as long as you reset the power (turn off the power and turn it back on) before reaching the specified number of differential sheets, you can continue playing without being restricted, for example. , When the difference number of coins is about to reach the specified difference number, and before reaching the specified difference number, the player asks the hall employee to use the difference number counter that counts the difference number (according to the progress of the game, play value number) It is possible for the hall to avoid reaching the specified difference number by fraudulently requesting clearing of the difference number counter, or by having the hall side illegally clear the difference number counter as a service.

Therefore, while the slot machine 100 has a function that allows the difference number counter to be returned to the initial state by resetting the power supply, when the difference number approaches the specified difference number, the difference number counter cannot be returned to the initial state by resetting the power supply. do. However, if the difference number of coins approaches the specified difference number and the difference number counter cannot be returned to its initial state, the progress of the game will remain restricted. Therefore, even if the number of difference sheets approaches the specified number of difference sheets, the difference number counter can be returned to the initial state if a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a setting change is made. Here, the basic concept of clearing the difference number counter will be explained.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating the process of clearing the difference number counter. The process of clearing the difference number counter is executed in response to an initialization operation for initializing the difference number of tickets, which can be executed during the operation of the hall, such as when the power is turned on, for example. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 44 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
The main CPU 200a determines whether a setting change is being made, that is, whether the mode is a setting change mode. As a result, if it is determined that the settings have been changed, the process moves to step S3, and if it is determined that the settings have not been changed, the process moves to step S2.

(Step S2)
The main CPU 200a determines whether the number of difference sheets (value of the number of difference sheets counter) is greater than or equal to the number of clear prohibited difference sheets. Here, the clear prohibited difference number of sheets is a value less than the specified difference number of sheets (for example, 19,000 sheets). As a result, if it is determined that the number of difference sheets is equal to or greater than the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited, the clearing process for the number of difference sheet counters is terminated, and the number of difference sheets is not greater than or equal to the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited, that is, it is less than the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited. If it is determined that there is, the process moves to step S3.

(Step S3)
The main CPU 200a initializes the difference number of sheets by clearing the difference number counter.

In this way, when an initialization operation such as turning on the power is performed, the difference number counter is, in principle, cleared in step S3. However, if it is determined in step S2 that the difference number has reached the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited (when it approaches the specified number of difference sheets), clearing of the difference number counter is prohibited by not proceeding to S3. However, if it is determined in step S1 that a setting change has been made, the process does not proceed to step S2, that is, regardless of whether the difference number has reached the clear prohibited difference number, the difference number counter is Allow clear.

With this configuration, before the number of difference sheets reaches the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited, the difference number counter is allowed to be cleared according to the initialization operation, but after the number of difference sheets reaches the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited, the difference number counter is allowed to be cleared depending on the initialization operation. Prohibit clearing of the difference number counter. Here, since the difference in the number of coins prohibited to be cleared is not specified, the player cannot grasp the difference in the number of coins prohibited to be cleared. Even if the player is able to grasp the difference in the number of sheets that cannot be cleared, the exact value of the difference is generally not reported, and the state before the player starts playing is also unknown, so the player may be unable to understand the difference in the number of sheets that cannot be cleared. It is not easy to know when the target will be reached. Therefore, it is possible to prevent illegal continuation of the game by turning on the power again before the specified difference number of coins is reached. In addition, regardless of whether or not the differential number of coins has reached the number of differential coins that are prohibited to clear, the configuration allows the differential number of coins counter to be cleared by changing the settings. It is possible to avoid this from happening.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a modification of the second difference number counter clearing process S130-20 in the main control board 200. In order to realize the above-mentioned clear prohibited differential number of sheets, the second differential sheet number counter clearing process S130-20 in FIG. 41 may be changed as shown in FIG. 45. The numerical values in step S in the explanation of FIG. 45 will be used only in the explanation of this figure.

(Step S1)
In the separate area, the main CPU 200a determines whether the value of the difference number counter is equal to or greater than the clear prohibited difference number. As a result, if it is determined that the value of the difference number counter is equal to or greater than the number of difference sheets prohibited to clear, the second difference number counter clearing process S130-20 is terminated, and if the value of the difference number counter is equal to or greater than the number of difference sheets prohibited to clear, the second difference number counter clearing process S130-20 is terminated. If it is determined that there is no such information, the process moves to step S2. Here, if the value of the differential sheet number counter is equal to or greater than the clear prohibited differential sheet number, the process does not proceed to step S2 to prevent the differential sheet number counter from being cleared.

(Step S2)
The main CPU 200a clears the difference number counter in a separate area. Here, the main CPU 200a can clear the difference number counter by setting it to 0.

<Suggestion of complete function operation>
As described above, when the difference number reaches the specified difference number (specified value), the complete function is activated and the progress of the game is restricted. However, since the player cannot accurately grasp the difference in the number of coins after the power is reset, the player cannot accurately grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained before the completion function is activated.

Suppose that a player stops playing just before the complete function is activated, and another player starts playing the slot machine. At this time, other players cannot grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained before the complete function is activated, so there is a risk that the complete function will be activated even if only a small number of coins are acquired. In this case, the player may feel distrustful due to the sudden activation of the complete function.

Therefore, the effect control means 334 obtains the difference number (value of the difference number counter), and when the difference number reaches the clear prohibited difference number, the completion function is activated through the liquid crystal display section 124, the speaker 128, the effect lamp 126, etc. Notifies that the operation is approaching (there is a possibility that the specified difference number of sheets will be reached) or that the clearing prohibited difference number of sheets has been reached. In this way, the player's sense of distrust due to the sudden activation of the complete function is eliminated.

46 and 47 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the processing of the effect control means 334. For example, when the difference number of sheets reaches the clear prohibited difference number, the effect control means 334 executes a suggestion effect that suggests that there is a possibility of reaching the specified difference number.

Assume that the AT presentation state ends after the difference number reaches the clear prohibition difference number, and the presentation state shifts to the normal presentation state. The production control means 334 performs a stage production indicating a normal production state. There are multiple types of stage effects, and they change at various timings as the game progresses. The player can grasp the progress of the game through the stage performance. Here, as stage effects, a background image of stage A and a stage name notification image "Stage A" are displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124, as shown in FIG. 46(a). The background image is an image that is displayed on the entire liquid crystal display section 124 and serves as the background of any image used in the performance, such as a park, road, building, stadium, facility, city, mountain, hill, pond, sea, etc. There are scenes such as , beach, morning, noon, evening, night, sunny, cloudy, rain, snow, etc.

The effect control means 334 executes the suggested effect when the difference number reaches the clear prohibited difference number. Specifically, the production control means 334 displays a suggestion image suggesting that there is a possibility that the prescribed difference number of sheets will be reached in a layer higher than the layer in which the background image of the stage production is displayed. Such a suggestion image is placed in the highest layer among the layers that display effects according to the progress of the game. However, the suggestion image may be placed below a layer that displays an effect such as an error display that stops the progress of the game.

Furthermore, the effect control means 334 avoids overlapping the display area of the suggestion image with the display area of other images, for example, the stage name notification image (for example, "Stage A") in FIGS. 46 and 47, and display in a position that does not obstruct visibility (does not overlap). Images that are not to be overlapped with suggestive images are images that include information to be notified to the player using letters, numbers, symbols, and the like. Here, images containing information to be notified to players include, for example, a stage name notification image, an image showing the number of medals obtained, an image showing the gaming state, an image showing the performance state, and a counter value. , an image that prompts a button effect, an auxiliary effect, a warning image, an addictive prevention image, a logo image that shows the model name of the slot machine 100, a logo image that shows the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, a service that can save game records (for example, There are images etc. that encourage the use of Hitachi WIN). Here, the button performance is a performance that prompts the player to operate the performance switch 122. Further, the warning image is an image that calls attention to the progress of the game, and for example, a rotation warning error image that is notified when the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined period of time after the operation of the stop switch 120 becomes effective. etc. are included. Further, the addictive prevention image is an image for reminding the player to prevent becoming addicted to the game. Such addictive prevention images are, for example, expressed with predetermined slogans (messages) such as "Pachislot is a game that can be enjoyed in moderation." or "Be careful not to get addicted to it." An RT game with an end screen where the number of medals obtained exceeds 300 at the end of a bonus game state with It is displayed at the end of at least one of the state, AT performance state, and ART game state.

By displaying the display area of such a suggestion image in a position that does not overlap (does not obstruct visibility) with the display area of the image containing the information to be notified to the player, the visibility of the information to be notified to the player is increased. be able to. In addition, the display area of the suggestion image overlaps with the display area of the image containing the information to be notified to the player, making the player feel distrustful that the information is difficult to grasp. I don't have to worry about it.

However, the display area of the suggestion image is allowed to overlap with the display area of an image displayed on the entire liquid crystal display section 124, such as a background image or a presentation using the entire liquid crystal display section 124. Note that the effect displayed on the entire liquid crystal display section 124 may include characters, numbers, and symbols with little information value. For example, characters may be attached to a signboard or monitor in a background image. In this way, duplication of information that is not intended for notification to players is allowed. Furthermore, images that are allowed to overlap with the suggestion image are not limited to effects that are displayed on the entire liquid crystal display section 124, but only need to occupy a larger area than the image that includes information to be notified to the player. It is sufficient that the image displayed on the entire liquid crystal display section 124 in one stage of the performance (at any timing) is an image whose occupied area is 1/2 or more of the liquid crystal display section 124. Also included are images with the same length, images with the same length in the vertical direction as the liquid crystal display section 124, and the like.

Further, the suggestion image includes letters, numbers, and symbols that allow the player to understand that the completion function is about to be activated. For example, the effect control means 334 displays the character string "0116 pieces until complete function is activated" on the liquid crystal display section 124, as shown in FIG. 46(a). In the suggestion image, a character string is surrounded by a frame, and the white character string is emphasized by, for example, displaying the frame in red and a solid black pattern inside the frame.

Further, in the character string, the number of difference sheets until the complete function is activated, that is, the difference between the specified number of difference sheets and the number of difference sheets (hereinafter referred to as the number of difference sheets reached) is indicated by a four-digit numerical value. For example, if the specified difference number of sheets is 20,000 sheets and the difference number of sheets is 19,884 sheets, "0116 sheets" corresponding to the difference will be displayed in the character string as shown in FIG. 46(a). Become. Then, when the difference number of sheets is updated, the character string (numeric value) is also updated accordingly. Here, we have given an example in which the difference in number of arrival sheets is expressed as a four-digit number regardless of the size, but this is not limited to this case. If the upper digit is "0", that digit may not be displayed). Further, the number of reached sheets may be changed in units of 10 or 100.

Then, the effect control means 334 changes the transparency of the suggestion image as a suggestion effect. Here, transparency indicates the degree to which the image (color) of the lower layer (behind) is transmitted by the transparent image, from 0 to 100%, and the higher the transparency, the more the image (color) of the lower layer is transmitted. It becomes easier to see. Specifically, the effect control means 334 displays the suggested image with a transparency of 0% as shown in FIG. 46(a) at an arbitrary timing, and then gradually increases the transparency as shown in FIG. 46(b). , the suggested image is displayed with 90% transparency, and then the transparency is gradually lowered. Here, the minimum value of transparency is 0% and the maximum value is 90%, but it goes without saying that the transparency is not limited to these values and can be set arbitrarily. For example, the minimum value of transparency may be set to 0% so that images of lower layers are not transmitted at all, and the maximum value may be set to 100% so that no suggested image is displayed.

The effect control means 334 repeats such changes in transparency periodically (for example, every two seconds). Therefore, the player sees the suggestion image blinking on the liquid crystal display section 124. Such a blinking operation emphasizes the suggestion image and makes it possible to alert the player. Further, in a state where the suggestion image has high transparency, the player can visually recognize (understand) an image in a layer lower than the suggestion image, for example, a background image.

Here, an example has been described in which a character string (for example, "0116 sheets until complete function is activated") indicating the difference in number of sheets until the complete function is activated is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124 as a suggestion image. However, the suggestion image is not limited to such a case, and it is sufficient that the player can grasp that the completion function is about to be activated.For example, as shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display section 124 may display a message that "the complete function is about to be activated." In this case as well, the presentation control means 334 displays the suggestion image at an arbitrary timing as a suggestion presentation with a transparency of 0% as shown in FIG. 47(a), and then gradually increases the transparency and ), the suggested image is displayed with a transparency of 90%, and then the process of gradually lowering the transparency is periodically repeated. Here, as shown in FIG. 47(b), it can be seen that the suggestion image is transparent and the background is visible.

In this way, when the difference number of coins reaches the clear prohibition difference number, the player stops playing just before the completion function is activated, and other players can play the game with the slot machine 100. Even if the player attempts to start the game, the other players can grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained by the time the complete function is activated by the suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the player's sense of distrust due to the sudden activation of the complete function.

In addition, the player can accurately grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained by the time the complete function is activated through the suggestion image, so whether or not to start playing with the slot machine 100 after understanding the difference in the number of coins. It becomes possible to judge whether

However, if the player stops playing and the game is not played for a predetermined period of time, the performance control means 334 executes a standby performance (demonstration performance) and displays a standby screen (demonstration screen) on the liquid crystal display section 124. The standby performance is a performance that prompts the start of a game or provides a demonstration of the slot machine 100 in place of the current performance. Here, other players may start playing the game while the standby screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124. If it is not possible to know on the standby screen that the completion function is about to be activated, other players may end up inserting medals without knowing this. Therefore, the effect control means 334 in this embodiment executes the suggestive effect even when the standby effect is being executed.

FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the processing of the production control means 334. For example, when the difference number of sheets reaches the clear prohibited difference number, the effect control means 334 executes a suggestion effect indicating that the completion function is about to be activated, as shown in FIG. 48(a).

Furthermore, when the player stops playing and the game is not played for a predetermined period of time, the effect control means 334 executes a standby effect, and displays the standby effect on the liquid crystal display section 124 as shown by cross hatching in FIG. Display the screen. The effect control means 334 executes the suggestive effect in parallel even while executing the standby effect, and continuously displays the suggestive image on the liquid crystal display section 124. Note that the display position of the suggestion image during execution of the standby effect shown in FIG. 48(b) may be the same as the display position of the suggestion image before execution of the standby effect shown in FIG. 48(a). , it may be moved to a position that is easily visible to the player. Furthermore, the size and shape of the suggestion image during execution of the standby effect shown in FIG. 48(b) may be the same as the size and shape of the suggestion image before execution of the standby effect shown in FIG. 48(a). However, the size and shape may be changed to be easily visible to the player.

Further, the effect control means 334 may display an immersion prevention image on the liquid crystal display section 124 while the standby effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 48(b). As described above, since the suggestion image and the immersion prevention image have a positional relationship that does not overlap, the player can appropriately view both the suggestion image and the immersion prevention display.

In addition, the effect control means 334 saves not only the addictive prevention image but also a logo image indicating the model name of the slot machine 100, a logo image indicating the manufacturer of the slot machine 100, and game records while executing the standby effect. An image or the like that encourages the use of available services may be displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124. Here, since the suggestion image and the image containing the information to be notified to the player are in a positional relationship that does not overlap, the player can appropriately understand the suggestion image and the information to be notified to the player. It becomes possible.

With this configuration, even if the slot machine 100 in which the player attempts a game is in standby performance, the player can grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained by the time the complete function is activated by the suggested performance. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the player's sense of distrust due to the sudden activation of the complete function.

In addition, even if the slot machine 100 in which the player attempts the game is in standby mode, the player can accurately grasp the difference in the number of coins that can be obtained by the time the complete function is activated through the suggestion image. After understanding this, it becomes possible to judge whether or not to start playing a game on the slot machine 100.

<Hysteresis of suggestive performance>
By the way, depending on the progress of the game, the difference number may become less than the clear prohibited difference number again. For example, assume that a player bets a specified number of medals and wins a winning combination of "1 card". Then, the difference number of sheets is subtracted by 2 sheets (3 sheets - 1 sheet). In this way, the number of difference sheets becomes less than the clear prohibition difference number again. As mentioned above, since the update process of the difference number counter is performed in the difference number counter update process S280-27 in the game transfer process S280 in FIG. 31, the value of the difference number counter is updated only by a bet. There isn't.

The performance control means 334 compares the difference number of sheets and the clear prohibited difference number and executes a suggested performance. However, if the performance control means 334 simply compares the difference number of sheets and the clear prohibited difference number, when the difference number becomes less than the clear prohibited difference number, the suggested performance that has just been displayed ends. In this case, the suggestion image may repeat display and non-display, and the player feels uncomfortable. Moreover, the effect control means 334 also repeats execution and termination of the suggested effect, making the process complicated. Therefore, the execution of the suggestion effect is given hysteresis to reduce the frequency of switching between display and non-display of the suggestion image.

FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining hysteresis. As shown in FIG. 49, when the number of difference sheets increases and reaches 19,000 sheets, which is the clear prohibition difference number, the effect control means 334 executes the suggested effect. However, once the suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion effect continues to be executed even if the number of difference sheets decreases to a value lower than the clear prohibition difference number. However, when the number of difference sheets becomes less than 18970 sheets, which is a value (third specified value) lower by a predetermined number (for example, 30 sheets) than the number of clear prohibited difference sheets, the effect control means 334 ends the suggested effect. Once the suggestion effect is not executed, even if the difference number increases and becomes higher than 18970 pieces, which is a predetermined number lower than the clear prohibited difference number, the suggestion effect will continue to be non-executed and the clear prohibited difference number will be repeated. When reaching the point, the effect control means 334 re-executes the suggested effect.

Therefore, when the number of difference sheets reaches a value between 18970 sheets (number of reached difference sheets 1030 sheets) to 19000 sheets (number of reached difference sheets 1000 sheets), if the suggested image is not displayed, the number of difference sheets becomes the number of clear prohibited difference sheets (19000 sheets). ), and if the suggested image is displayed, the suggested image will not be displayed until the number of differential images reaches a predetermined value (18,970 images) lower than the number of clear prohibited differential images. It will never be displayed.

FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the processing of the production control means 334. For example, suppose that the specified difference number of sheets is 20,000 sheets, and the difference number becomes 19,000 sheets. Then, the effect control means 334 executes a suggestive effect, and displays a suggestive image (for example, "1000 sheets until the complete function is activated") including the number of reached difference sheets of 1000 sheets on the liquid crystal display section 124, as shown in FIG. 50(a). indicate.

Assume that after that, as the game progresses, the difference in number of sheets decreases to 18,990 sheets. Then, the number of difference sheets becomes less than the number of clear prohibited difference sheets. However, the effect control means 334 continues the suggestive effect and displays a suggestive image including the number of reached difference of 1010 sheets (for example, "1010 sheets until the complete function is activated") on the liquid crystal display section 124, as shown in FIG. 50(b). indicate.

Next, assume that as the game progresses, the difference in number of sheets decreases to 18,969 sheets. In this case, the number of difference sheets becomes a value even lower than the value which is 30 sheets lower than the number of clear prohibited difference sheets. Here, the effect control means 334 ends the suggestion effect and hides the suggestion image as shown in FIG. 50(c). In this way, the effect control means 334 has hysteresis for 30 pieces.

Next, as the game progresses, it is assumed that the difference in number of sheets increases to 18,990 sheets. Then, the number of difference sheets becomes higher than the value which is 30 sheets lower than the number of clear prohibited difference sheets. However, the effect control means 334 does not execute the suggestive effect and does not display the suggestive image as shown in FIG. 50(d).

Assume that after that, as the game progresses, the difference in number of sheets becomes 19,010 sheets. In this case, the number of difference sheets becomes equal to or greater than the number of clear prohibited difference sheets. The effect control means 334 executes the suggestive effect and displays a suggestive image including the number of reached difference sheets of 990 sheets (for example, "0990 sheets until the complete function is activated") on the liquid crystal display section 124, as shown in FIG. 50(e). .

Such hysteresis allows the frequency of switching between displaying and non-displaying of the suggestion image to be reduced. In this way, it is possible to eliminate the player's sense of discomfort due to the suggestion image frequently repeating display and non-display. In this way, when the suggestion image is displayed stably, the player can easily understand the suggestion image and can fully grasp that the completion function is about to be activated. Further, since it is possible to prevent the complicated repetition of execution and termination of the suggested presentation by the presentation control means 334, it is possible to reduce the processing load.

Note that the timing for displaying the suggestion image is at the same time as the difference number reaches the clear prohibited difference number and the clearing of the difference number counter is restricted depending on the initialization operation, or after that time. In this case, after the suggestion image is displayed, the difference number counter cannot be cleared by the initialization operation. Therefore, even if the player recognizes from the suggestion image that the difference number is close to the specified difference number, the player cannot clear the difference number counter by performing an initialization operation, and therefore, unauthorized reset of the difference number counter is prevented. becomes possible.

Note that the suggestion image is displayed regardless of whether the number of inserted coins is the specified number (for example, 3 coins) or not, that is, when the difference in the number of coins reaches the clearing prohibited difference number as a result of playing the game with the number of inserted coins of 2 or 1. is also displayed. In addition, the suggested image is displayed regardless of the gaming state or performance state, that is, whether the gaming state is a non-internal gaming state, an RBB internal gaming state, or an RBB operating gaming state, and in which RT state it stays. Regardless of whether the performance state is non-advantageous performance state, normal performance state, precursor performance state, AT performance state, distributed performance state, special precursor performance state, or special performance state. It is also displayed when the difference in number of coins reaches the clearing prohibited difference number as a result of playing the game.

In this way, even if the power is turned on again after the suggestion image is displayed, that is, after the number of difference sheets reaches the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited, the difference number counter is not cleared. Therefore, the effect control means 334 may display "The difference number of sheets has not been cleared" on the liquid crystal display section 124 as an indication that the difference number counter has not been cleared (state of the calculation means). In this way, the production control means 334 can notify the state of the difference number counter (calculation means) in response to power-on. With such a suggestion image, the hall employee can understand that the difference counter cannot be cleared unless the setting is changed, so that the employee can take appropriate measures thereafter.

Here, if the number of difference sheets is less than the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited, the difference number counter is cleared by an initialization operation (predetermined operation), and if the number of difference sheets is greater than or equal to the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited, depending on the initialization operation, the difference number counter is cleared. This was explained using an example of restricting counter clearing. However, not only in this case, but if the number of difference sheets is a predetermined first value (for example, 1000), the difference number counter is cleared by the initialization operation, and the number of difference sheets becomes the specified difference number from the predetermined first value. If the difference is a small predetermined second value (for example, 19500), clearing of the difference number counter may be restricted depending on the initialization operation. Further, the relationship between the first value and the second value may be such that the first value (for example, 1000) has a larger difference from the specified difference number of sheets than the second value (for example, 19500); (for example, 19500) may have a smaller difference from the specified difference number of sheets than the second value (for example, 1000).

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. It is clear that those skilled in the art can come up with various changes and modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention. be done.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the difference number counter sequentially adds and counts the difference number, but this is not limited to such a case, and even if the difference number counter sequentially subtracts and counts the difference number. good. In this case, when the value of the difference number counter becomes a value corresponding to the specified difference number (for example, 0) as a result of subtracting the difference number, the progress of the game is restricted. In addition, if the value of the difference number counter is larger than the value corresponding to the number of difference sheets for which clearing is prohibited (for example, 1000), the difference number counter is cleared by an initialization operation (predetermined operation), and the value of the difference number counter is prohibited from being cleared. If the difference is less than or equal to the number of sheets, clearing of the difference number counter will be restricted depending on the initialization operation.

Further, here, an example has been given in which a difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out after the power is turned on, is counted by a difference number counter, and the value of the counter is compared with a specified value. However, this is not limited to such cases, and the calculation means calculates the cumulative value based on the value related to the use of gaming value and the value related to the acquisition of gaming value, and compares the calculated value calculated by the calculation means with the specified value. It's enough. For example, the number of gaming values consumed by a player to start a game is used as the value related to the use of gaming value, and the acquired value obtained according to the consumption of gaming value is used as the value related to the acquisition of gaming value. You can also use numbers.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example was given in which the difference in the number of sheets after the power was turned on is compared with the specified difference in the number of sheets (default value), but this is not the case. MY, which corresponds to the difference in the number of sheets in the case where the number of sheets is the same, may be compared with a specified difference in the number of sheets (definition value).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the number of reels 110 is three (left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, right reel 110c), but the number of reels 110 is not limited to this case. It can also be applied to cases where there are one (first reel, second reel, third reel, fourth reel) or five or more reels.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 are arranged to share the functional parts for playing the game, but the functional parts of the main control board 200 are transferred to the sub-control board 202. The functional parts of the sub-control board 202 may be arranged on the main control board 200, or all the functional parts can be arranged on one control board.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine includes a winning combination lottery means for determining one of a plurality of types of winning combinations by drawing a winning combination based on the operation of the start switch, and The rotation of a plurality of rotating reels in which different types of symbols are arranged is controlled, and according to the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating rotating reel, the operated stop switch is controlled based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means. Although a slot machine has been exemplified which includes a reel control means that controls the stopping of each of the corresponding rotating reels, and a performance control means that executes one of a plurality of types of performances, the present invention is not limited to such a case. a symbol determining means for determining one of the symbols from among the symbols; a symbol display means for displaying the symbol on the symbol display section when a predetermined variable time has elapsed after the symbol is determined; and a jackpot symbol for displaying the jackpot symbol on the symbol display section. After the time when the ball enters the big winning slot during a preset specific round game among the round games in the big winning game, The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that includes a game profit giving means that gives a predetermined game profit when a game ball enters a specific area, and a performance execution means that performs a performance during a big prize game.

In such a pachinko machine, the difference ball counter (calculation means) calculates the number of game balls fired into the gaming area (value related to the use of gaming value) and the number of payouts (value related to the acquisition of gaming value) from the time the power is turned on. The progress limiting means counts the difference balls (cumulative value based on the value related to the use of gaming value and the value related to the acquisition of gaming value), which is the difference between When the specified value) is reached, the progress of the game is restricted, and in the state where the progress of the game is restricted, the restriction on the progress of the game is canceled by clearing (initializing) the difference ball counter. At this time, if the value of the difference ball counter is the first value, the difference ball counter is cleared according to a predetermined operation, and if the value of the difference ball counter is the second value, the difference ball counter is cleared depending on the predetermined operation. Restrict clearing.

However, once the value of the difference ball counter reaches the specified number of difference balls, the complete function is activated even if the value of the difference ball counter becomes less than the specified difference ball number thereafter. In this way, the complete function can be activated regardless of whether or not there is an operation in which the number of game balls fired into the game area>the number of payouts, so it is possible to eliminate strategy. Here, as an operation in which the number of game balls fired into the game area>the number of payouts, there is an operation in which the ball does not enter the big winning hole and the ball enters the out port.

In addition, like the slot machine 100, in a pachinko machine, a difference ball counter counts the difference between the number of game balls fired into the game area after the power is turned on and the number of payouts, and the value on the counter and the specified value are counted. The calculation means calculates the cumulative value based on the value related to the use of gaming value and the value related to the acquisition of gaming value, and the calculated value calculated by the calculation means and the specified value are A comparison is enough. For example, the number of gaming values consumed by a player to start a game is used as the value related to the use of gaming value, and the acquired value obtained according to the consumption of gaming value is used as the value related to the acquisition of gaming value. You can also use numbers.

In addition, in pachinko machines, images containing information to be notified to players include an error display image, a production mode name notification image, an operation instruction image, a game Results display images, volume display images, light amount display images, etc. can also be employed. Here, the error display image is an image related to an error that does not require stopping the game, such as an error related to winning balls, for example. Further, the production mode name notification image is an image that notifies the production mode selected at that time. Further, the operation instruction image is an image that instructs the operation of a steering wheel, a production switch, etc., such as "hitting right", for example. In addition, the game result display image includes a mini pattern that shows the changing special or normal pattern or the lottery result with numbers, symbols, and letters, and an image that shows the number (number) of pending jackpot drawings up to a predetermined number. It is. Among these, the volume display image, the light amount display image, and the game result display image are displayed even while the standby effect is being executed, and have a positional relationship that does not overlap with the suggestion image.

Further, in the above embodiment, the slot machine 100 is used to play games using medals as the gaming value, but the gaming value may also be electrical information (so-called medalless gaming machine, smart pachislot). ). In this case, when a winning combination is won, the amount of value corresponding to the winning combination may be given to the player in the form of electrical information. In addition, a so-called managed gaming machine (smart pachinko) can be adopted in a pachinko machine as well, in which the game balls are enclosed and circulated so that the player can proceed with the game without touching the game balls. In this case, the gaming value indicating the number of payouts and the difference in balls can be treated as electrical information, but the gaming balls fired into the gaming area are not electrical information.

Further, each process performed by the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 described above does not necessarily need to be performed in chronological order according to the order described in the flowchart, and may include processing in parallel or by a subroutine.

100 Slot machine (gaming machine)
110 Reel 118 Start switch 120 Stop switch 200a Main CPU (progress limiter)
304 Winning type lottery means 306 Reel control means 314 Performance state control means 334 Performance control means

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a calculation means that calculates a value based on a value related to the use of the game value and a value related to the acquisition of the game value, and a value calculated by the calculation means. The game machine comprises: a progress restriction means that sets a predetermined flag when the calculated value reaches a predetermined value, and limits the progress of the game based on the fact that the predetermined flag is set; and an effect control means that can display an image. , a first state in which the power is cut off while the predetermined flag is set, and a second state in which the power is cut off while the predetermined flag is not set. When the power is turned on in either of the second states, the calculation means is initialized, and even when the power is turned on in the first state , the predetermined flag may not be cleared. When the progress of the game is restricted based on the fact that a predetermined flag is set, a first image indicating that the progress of the game is restricted may be displayed, and there is a possibility that the calculated value will reach the specified value. A second image may be displayed indicating that there is a problem, and the area occupied by the first image is larger than the area occupied by the second image .

Claims (1)

a calculation means for calculating a value based on a value related to the use of the gaming value and a value related to the acquisition of the gaming value;
progress limiting means for setting a predetermined flag when the calculated value calculated by the calculating means reaches a predetermined value, and restricting the progress of the game based on the predetermined flag being set;
Equipped with
There is a first state where the power is cut off while the predetermined flag is set, and a second state where the power is cut off while the predetermined flag is not set.
When the power is turned on in either the first state or the second state, the calculation means is initialized;
The gaming machine may not clear the predetermined flag even if the power is turned on in the first state.

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