JP2024073133A - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a gaming machine that can be appropriately restored when power supply is started. [Solution] When power supply is started while both the set value switch and the clear button are operated, the game machine is restored to a state in which the variable game cannot be played without performing a setting operation. On the other hand, when power supply is started while only the clear button of the set value switch and the clear button is operated, the game machine can be restored to a state in which the variable game can be played without performing a setting operation. [Selected Figure] Figure 7

Description

This invention relates to gaming machines.

Among conventional slot machines (so-called slot machine type gaming machines), which are a type of gaming machine, there are gaming machines that are configured to be able to change settings when power supply is started, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a variable game can be played by operating a BET switch or the like to set the bet amount (so-called bet amount). However, when power supply is started, various confirmation operations, such as whether a variable game can be played, cannot be performed unless the bet amount is set by operating the BET switch, for example.

JP 2015-024239 A

Today, with the power supply starting up again, it is hoped that things will be restored properly.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine capable of playing a variable game after a setting operation for consuming gaming media is performed, and is equipped with a power switch and an operating means different from the power switch, and the operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means, and when power supply is started while both the first operating means and the second operating means are in a state in which the variable game cannot be played without a setting operation, whereas when power supply is started while only the second operating means of the first operating means and the second operating means is in a state in which the variable game can be played without a setting operation, the gist of the gaming machine is that it is capable of playing a variable game without a setting operation.

According to the present invention, proper recovery can be achieved when power supply is resumed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the front side of the slot machine. FIG. 13 shows an information panel. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. 13 is a flowchart showing a game progress process. (a) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a game possible notification effect is executed, and (b) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a stop promotion notification effect is executed. A diagram showing the state of a slot machine according to whether or not the MAXBET button is operated when power supply is stopped, whether or not the set value switch is operated when power supply is resumed, and whether or not the clear button is operated.

The following describes an embodiment of a slot machine (a type of gaming machine). In this specification, the terms up, down, left, right, front, and rear refer to the directions as seen by a player playing the slot machine.

FIG. 1 shows a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine, and a sand unit SU that is provided together with the slot machine 10 in an island facility of an amusement arcade.
The sandwich unit SU is provided with an insertion/return port SUa for inserting a prepaid card as a storage medium. The sandwich unit SU is provided with a return button SUb that is operated when returning the inserted prepaid card. When the return button SUb is operated, the prepaid card is returned from the insertion/return port SUa. For example, the card balance as a value that can be used for playing and the number of medals acquired are stored in the prepaid card. The number of medals acquired corresponds to the number of medals (also called balls) owned by the player. The sandwich unit SU is also provided with a lending button SUc that is operated when lending medals as a game medium. The sandwich unit SU is provided with a medal lending outlet SUd from which the medals to be lent are discharged. When the lending button SUc is operated when there is value stored in the prepaid card, the medals are discharged from the medal lending outlet SUd. The medals correspond to the game value that can be used for playing. The sandwich unit SU may also be provided with a bill insertion port for inserting bills. The card balance of the prepaid card increases according to the bills inserted through the bill insertion slot.

The slot machine 10 includes a main cabinet 11 in the shape of a square box. The main cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front side. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main cabinet 11. The front door 12, which serves as a door member, is supported on the main cabinet 11 so that it can be opened and closed. The slot machine 10 includes a locking unit SJ. In the slot machine 10, the opening of the front door 12 is restricted by the locking unit SJ. In the slot machine 10, the front door 12 can be unlocked by operating the locking unit SJ clockwise using a key managed by the manager of the game facility, for example, to open the front door 12.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 13 on the front door 12 as a light-emitting means capable of emitting light. The slot machine 10 is provided with a speaker 14 on the front door 12 as a sound output means capable of outputting sounds such as sound effects and music. The slot machine 10 is provided with a performance display device 15 on the front door 12 as a display means capable of displaying images that resemble characters, letters, etc. For example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display can be used as the performance display device 15. The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a on the front side of the front door 12 and below the performance display device 15. The display window 12a is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin material. In this embodiment, some or all of the performance devices among the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 correspond to the performance execution means.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can see it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a center reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a to 16c are also called drums. Thus, the slot machine 10 includes a plurality of reels. The reels 16a to 16c each include a pattern row along their outer periphery, in which a plurality of patterns are arranged in a distinguishable manner. The pattern row is provided by wrapping a strip-shaped light-transmitting film on which a plurality of patterns are printed along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the pattern rows of the reels 16a to 16c includes 21 patterns. There are a plurality of types of patterns. For example, the multiple types of symbols include a cherry symbol that imitates a cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a red seven symbol that imitates a red "7", a white seven symbol that imitates a white "7", and a replay symbol that imitates the word "REPLAY". In this way, each of the reels 16a to 16c has multiple symbols.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator for driving the left reel 16a, an actuator for driving the center reel 16b, and an actuator for driving the right reel 16c. For example, a stepping motor can be used as the actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped vertically independently of each other by the actuators provided corresponding to each reel. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the pattern row (multiple types of patterns) visible through the display window 12a is changed, and a variation game is executed. For example, the variation of the pattern row is performed in a manner in which the pattern row is scrolled vertically from top to bottom. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variation game in which the multiple reels 16a to 16c rotate. The reel unit 16 also includes a left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, a center reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the center reel 16b, and a right reel sensor SE3 for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 16c (shown in FIG. 4).

The display window 12a is large enough to display three consecutive symbols in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. An upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set in the display window 12a for each of the reels 16a to 16c. When the reels stop spinning, one symbol is displayed at each of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position. The symbols stopped at each stop position can be seen through the display window 12a, and the symbols are displayed in the display window 12a. In other words, when some or all of the reels 16a to 16c stop spinning, a total of three symbols stopped at at least the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position among the multiple symbols of the reels that have stopped spinning can be seen through the display window 12a.

In the slot machine 10, a combination of valid stop positions that can determine that the stopped symbol combination is a winning combination is set by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each reel 16a to 16c. In the following explanation, a line connecting multiple stop positions that make up a valid combination of stop positions is simply referred to as an "active line YL." In this embodiment, the active line YL (a combination of valid stop positions) is made up of each of the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The active line YL is also called a winning line.

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

The slot machine 10 has a medal insertion port 17, into which medals can be inserted, on the front side of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 has a medal selector inside the machine. The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 that detects medals inserted through the medal insertion port 17 (shown in FIG. 4).

The slot machine 10 has a BET button 18 on the front of the front door 12. The BET button 18 is a multiplier setting operation means for multiplying medals from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10. Credits correspond to medals stored internally. The slot machine 10 can store gaming value as data by storing medals as credits. Furthermore, betting medals corresponds to betting medals. Operating the BET button 18 corresponds to performing an operation to consume medals. Thus, in the slot machine 10, operating the BET button 18 corresponds to a setting operation to consume owned gaming media. The BET button 18 can be operated by the player.

The BET button 18 includes a 1BET button 18a as a non-specific operation means and a MAXBET button 18b as a specific operation means. In the slot machine 10, the set bet can be increased by one by operating the 1BET button 18a. That is, in the slot machine 10, a number that is one more than the set bet can be set as the bet by operating the 1BET button 18a. That is, in this embodiment, a number that is one more than the already set bet can be set as the bet by a setting operation that operates the non-specific operation means. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the set bet can be increased to the upper limit by operating the MAXBET button 18b. That is, in the slot machine 10, the upper limit that can be set as the bet can be set as the bet by operating the MAXBET button 18b. That is, in this embodiment, the upper limit that can be set as the bet can be set as the bet by a setting operation that operates the specific operation means. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, it is also possible to bet a medal by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 17. Therefore, the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 17 can also be considered a type of setting operation for consuming game media.

In the slot machine 10, by placing a bet on a medal, the medal is consumed and a variable game can be executed. For example, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game by operating the BET button 18 to set a bet number and consuming a medal. That is, the slot machine 10 is capable of executing a variable game after the BET button 18 is operated. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game after a setting operation for consuming a gaming medium is performed. In this way, the slot machine 10 can execute a variable game by consuming medals stored as credits. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game by consuming a gaming value stored as data. In this embodiment, the setting operation for consuming a gaming medium corresponds to a bet operation (BET operation). Also, the setting operation for consuming a gaming medium corresponds to an operation for setting a bet number. Also, the setting operation for consuming a gaming medium corresponds to an operation for inserting a gaming medium. Incidentally, inserting a gaming medium is intended to include not only inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 17, but also consuming medals to set the multiplier from credits.

The slot machine 10 has a settlement button 19 on the front of the front door 12 as an operable settlement operation means. The settlement button 19 is a means that is operated when paying out medals set as a multiplier and credits that are stored internally. In other words, the settlement button 19 is an operation means that is operated when settling medals and credits set as a multiplier. The settlement button 19 can be operated by the player.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means for performing a start operation to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In other words, the acceptance of the start operation triggers the start of the variable game. In this way, the start lever 20 is an operation means operated when starting the variable game. The start lever 20 can be operated by the player. The operation of the start lever 20 to start the variable game can be said to be a start operation. In the slot machine 10, the variable game is started based on the start operation.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a left stop button 21 (first stop button) on the front of the front door 12. The left stop button 21 corresponds to the left reel 16a and is an operating means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 is provided with a center stop button 22 (second stop button) on the front of the front door 12. The center stop button 22 corresponds to the center reel 16b and is an operating means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the center reel 16b. The slot machine 10 is provided with a right stop button 23 (third stop button) on the front of the front door 12. The right stop button 23 corresponds to the right reel 16c and is an operating means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c. The stop buttons 21 to 23 can be operated by the player.

The stop buttons 21 to 23 correspond to the multiple symbol rows respectively. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a stop operation unit. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the reels when the stop button is operated. The operation of the stop button to stop the reels while they are rotating can be said to be a stop operation. In the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the stop operation. As described above, the slot machine 10 has the stop buttons 21 to 23 as multiple stop operation means corresponding to the multiple reels 16a to 16c respectively. In the following description, the first stop operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23 may be referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation as the second stop operation, and the third stop operation as the third stop operation.

There are six different operating sequences (hereafter referred to as push sequences) of the stop buttons 21-23, from the first to sixth push sequences, in which the stop buttons for the first, second, and third stop operations are different. The first push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the left reel 16a, center reel 16b, and right reel 16c are stopped in this order. The second push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the left reel 16a, right reel 16c, and center reel 16b are stopped in this order. The third push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the center reel 16b, left reel 16a, and right reel 16c are stopped in this order. The fourth push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the center reel 16b, right reel 16c, and left reel 16a are stopped in this order. The fifth push order is the push order of the stop buttons 21 to 23 to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c, left reel 16a, and center reel 16b in that order. The sixth push order is the push order of the stop buttons 21 to 23 to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c, center reel 16b, and left reel 16a in that order.

The slot machine 10 has a payout outlet 26 at the bottom of the front of the front door 12. Inside the slot machine 10, a hopper unit HU capable of performing a payout operation to pay out medals from the payout outlet 26 (shown in FIG. 4 ). The slot machine 10 has a receiving tray 27 that receives medals paid out from the payout outlet 26.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an information panel 30 on the front surface of the front door 12, which can display predetermined information.
As shown in FIG. 2, the information panel 30 includes an insertion possible lamp 31. The insertion possible lamp 31 can be turned on or off. The insertion possible lamp 31 suggests or notifies whether the slot machine 10 is in a state in which a medal can be inserted, depending on whether it is turned on or off. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the insertion possible lamp 31 can suggest or notify that a medal can be inserted, that is, that the number of medals stored as credits can be added, by turning on. As described above, in the slot machine 10, medals can be bet by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 17. Therefore, it can be said that the insertion possible lamp 31 can suggest or notify that medals can be bet by turning on. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the insertion possible lamp 31 is turned on, it can be specified that a situation (state) in which a variable game can be executed by newly setting a bet number. In other words, the insertion possible lamp 31 notifies that a variable game can be executed by operating the BET button 18.

The information panel 30 includes a replay lamp 32. The replay lamp 32 can be turned on or off. Depending on whether the replay lamp 32 is turned on or off, the replay lamp 32 indicates or notifies whether a replay (replay) is occurring, that is, whether a replay (replay) has been activated or not. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the replay lamp 32 can indicate or notify that a replay has been activated by turning on. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the replay lamp 32 is turned on, it can be determined that the situation (state) is such that the variable game can be executed without newly setting the multiplier. In other words, when the situation (state) is such that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, the replay lamp 32 notifies that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation.

The information panel 30 includes a start lamp 33. The start lamp 33 can be turned on or off. Depending on whether the start lamp 33 is turned on or off, the start lamp 33 suggests or notifies whether or not it is possible to start the execution of the variable game by operating the start lever 20. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the start lamp 33 can be turned on to suggest or notify that it is possible to start the execution of the variable game by operating the start lever 20. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start lamp 33 is turned on, it is possible to identify that the situation (state) is such that the variable game can be executed without newly setting the multiplier. In other words, when the situation (state) is such that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, the start lamp 33 notifies that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation.

The information panel 30 is equipped with a favorable zone lamp 34. The favorable zone lamp 34 can be turned on or off. The favorable zone lamp 34 suggests or notifies whether or not it is in a favorable zone depending on whether it is lit or not. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the favorable zone lamp 34 can suggest or notify whether or not it is in a favorable zone by lighting it.

The information panel 30 includes a multiplier display section 35. The multiplier display section 35 is composed of a 1BET light-emitting section 35a, a 2BET light-emitting section 35b, and a 3BET light-emitting section 35c. The multiplier display section 35 indicates or notifies the number of medals set as the multiplier, that is, the set multiplier, by whether or not each of the light-emitting sections 35a to 35c is lit. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, when the set multiplier is "1 coin", the 1BET light-emitting section 35a is lit, while the light-emitting sections 35b and 35c are turned off. In the slot machine 10, when the set multiplier is "2 coins", the light-emitting sections 35a and 35b are lit, while the 3BET light-emitting section 35c is turned off. In the slot machine 10, when the set multiplier is "3 coins", all of the light-emitting sections 35a to 35c are lit. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, when the bet amount is set to "0", all the light emitting elements 35a to 35c are turned off.

In this way, the multiplier display unit 35 suggests or notifies the set multiplier depending on whether each of the light-emitting units 35a to 35c constituting the multiplier display unit 35 is lit, that is, the contents of the multiplier display unit 35. The "multiplier (BET number)" is also sometimes called the "bet number". In the slot machine 10, the variable game can be executed when at least 1 or more is set as the multiplier. Therefore, when all the light-emitting units 35a to 35c are turned off, it can be determined that the situation (state) is such that the variable game can be executed by setting a new multiplier. In other words, the light-emitting units 35a to 35c notify that the variable game can be executed by operating the BET button 18. In the slot machine 10, when at least some of the light-emitting units 35a to 35c are lit, it is when the multiplier is 1 or more. Therefore, when at least some of the light-emitting units 35a to 35c are lit, it can be determined that the situation (state) is such that the variable game can be executed without setting a new multiplier. That is, when a situation (state) occurs in which the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations, the light-emitting units 35a to 35c notify the player that the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations.

The information panel 30 includes a credit display unit 36. The credit display unit 36 is composed of, for example, two seven-segment displays. The credit display unit 36 displays the number of medals stored as credits within the machine.

The information panel 30 includes a payout display unit 37. The payout display unit 37 is configured, for example, with two seven-segment displays. The payout display unit 37 displays information about the number of medals to be paid out when a winning combination occurs in the variable game. Furthermore, the payout display unit 37 displays instruction information, which is information about the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23 that is recommended to derive a predetermined symbol combination (game result) in the variable game being executed. "Information about the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23" includes, for example, information about the operation sequence (press order) of the stop buttons 21 to 23, and information about symbols that are recommended to be stopped by operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 in the variable game. Information about symbols that are recommended to be stopped by operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 in the variable game can also be said to be information about the pressing position.

Next, the symbol combinations for which prizes are determined will be described.
A symbol combination with a determined prize is also called a "role." Symbol combinations with determined prizes (roles) include symbol combinations that determine the payout of medals as a prize (payout role) and symbol combinations that determine replay as a prize (replay role). Replay means that the next variable game can be started without the need to bet medals. Replay roles are also called replay roles. Payout roles include, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a single coin role.

For the cherry role, a payout of a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 3 medals) is set as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the cherry role wins is referred to as a "cherry stop". For the watermelon role, a payout of a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 5 medals) is set as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the watermelon role wins is referred to as a "watermelon stop". For the bell role, a payout of a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 15 medals) is set as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the bell role wins is referred to as a "bell stop". For the one-piece role, a payout of a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 1 medal) is set as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the one-piece role wins is referred to as a "bell spill stop". The number of medals paid out does not refer to the number of medals actually paid out from the payout outlet 26, but includes the number of medals added (added) as credits, and corresponds to the number of medals awarded to the player.

In the following description, a symbol combination that stops on the pay line YL when the replay role wins is referred to as a "replay stop symbol."
In the slot machine 10, for example, the prize determined for the payout role may be different depending on the bet amount. For example, for the bell role, the payout of "1 medal" may be determined as the prize when the bet amount is "1 medal," the payout of "2 medals" may be determined as the prize when the bet amount is "2 medals," and the payout of "15 medals" may be determined as the prize when the bet amount is "3 medals."

In the slot machine 10, for example, when a replay is activated, the same bet as that set in the previous variable game is set. For example, in the slot machine 10, if a replay wins in a variable game that is started when the bet is set to "1 coin" and a replay is activated, the bet is set again to "1 coin." For example, in the slot machine 10, if a replay wins in a variable game that is started when the bet is set to "2 coins" and a replay is activated, the bet is set again to "2 coins." Similarly, for example, in the slot machine 10, if a replay wins in a variable game that is started when the bet is set to "3 coins" and a replay is activated, the bet is set again to "3 coins."

The slot machine 10 is configured so that the gaming state can be controlled.
As shown in Fig. 3, there are multiple types of gaming states in the slot machine 10. Specifically, the gaming states in the slot machine 10 include a first normal state, a second normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as the normal state, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be collectively referred to as the advantageous state. As will be described in detail later, the advantageous state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

In the slot machine 10, when the first normal state is reached and a transition to the advantageous zone is determined, the state transitions to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the second normal state is reached and a transition to the first advantageous state is determined, the state transitions to the first advantageous state. In the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is met, if the transition condition is not met (shown as not met in FIG. 3), the advantageous zone ends and the state transitions to the first normal state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is met and the transition condition is met, the state transitions to the second normal state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the number of variable games executed in the first advantageous state reaches "30 times", which corresponds to the specified number of times, the end condition of the first advantageous state is met. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the second advantageous state is transitioning to the first advantageous state, or when the second normal state is transitioning to the first advantageous state and the transition to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery, the transition condition is met, and the slot machine 10 transitions to the second advantageous state after the end of the first advantageous state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of remaining stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games that can be played in the second advantageous state reaches 0, the advantageous zone ends and the slot machine 10 transitions to the first normal state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the advantageous zone is met during the advantageous zone, the advantageous zone ends and the slot machine 10 transitions to the first normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of executions of the variable games in the advantageous zone reaches "1500 times", which corresponds to the upper limit of the number of stays, or when the number of game media awarded in the advantageous zone reaches "2400", which corresponds to the upper limit of the number of awards, the end condition of the advantageous zone is met.

The slot machine 10 is configured so that the presentation state (presentation mode) can be controlled.
There are multiple types of presentation states in the slot machine 10. Specifically, the presentation states in the slot machine 10 include a normal presentation state, a pseudo bonus presentation state, and an advantageous presentation state. The normal presentation state is a presentation state in which the player mainly stays when the player is in the normal state. The pseudo bonus presentation state is a presentation state in which the player mainly stays when the player is in the first advantageous state. The advantageous presentation state is a presentation state in which the player mainly stays when the player is in the second advantageous state. In each presentation state, presentation state identification information that can identify the presentation state in which the player is staying is notified. The presentation state in which the player is staying corresponds to a presentation state that is being controlled. In the slot machine 10, for example, the presentation state identification information is notified by displaying a background image that differs for each type of presentation state on the presentation display device 15, by making the decorative lamp 13 emit light in a different light-emitting color for each type of presentation state, or by outputting a background sound (so-called BGM) that differs for each type of presentation state from the speaker 14. By notifying the presentation state identification information, the player can recognize the type of presentation state in which the player is staying.

In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) is executed that suggests or notifies the operation mode of the stop button to stop a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the pay line YL. The operation mode of the stop button suggested or notified in the navigation effect includes the order in which the stop button is pressed and the timing of the operation of the stop button. The timing of the operation of the stop button means the so-called key position for pressing. The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect or a press order navigation effect (press order navigation).

In the slot machine 10, in the normal presentation state, the navigation presentation is not executed with contents advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, in the pseudo bonus presentation state and in the advantageous presentation state, the navigation presentation is executed with contents advantageous to the player. That is, in the pseudo bonus presentation state and in the advantageous presentation state, the rate at which the navigation presentation is executed with contents advantageous to the player is higher than in the normal presentation state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the navigation presentation is not executed in the normal presentation state, and the navigation presentation is executed in the pseudo bonus presentation state and in the advantageous presentation state. That is, in the slot machine 10, the rate at which the navigation presentation is executed is higher than in the normal presentation state when the pseudo bonus presentation state and in the advantageous presentation state. For this reason, the pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state controlled in the advantageous state can be said to be more advantageous presentation states than the normal presentation state controlled in the normal state. The pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state can be said to be more advantageous presentation states than the normal presentation state. The pseudo bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state are what is known as "assist time (AT)". Therefore, the advantageous state is more advantageous than the normal state.

In the slot machine 10, the set value can be set by operating the set value switch 45 (shown in FIG. 4) when power supply starts. The set value is configured in multiple stages, and any of the set values can be set. That is, in the slot machine 10, the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 45. In this embodiment, the set values are "1" to "6". In the slot machine 10, any of "1" to "6" can be set as the set value. In the slot machine 10, the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 45 when power supply starts. In the slot machine 10, the set value selected as the set value to be set can be changed one step at a time by operating the start lever 20 in the set value changeable state. In the slot machine 10, the set value selected when the operation of the set value switch 45 is completed in the set value changeable state is set as the set value.

In the slot machine 10, various lotteries are held under the winning probability based on the setting value. In the slot machine 10, the advantageous degree differs depending on the setting value, and the machine payout rate differs. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that various roles are allowed to win in the role lottery differs depending on the setting value. In addition, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that a transition to an advantageous zone is determined when in the first normal state differs depending on the setting value. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that a transition to the first advantageous state is determined when in the second normal state differs depending on the setting value. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that a transition to the second advantageous state is determined when transitioning from the second normal state to the first advantageous state differs depending on the setting value. In the slot machine 10, the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state differs depending on the setting value, and therefore the frequency of being controlled to an advantageous state differs depending on the setting value. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the machine payout rate is higher and the advantageous degree is higher in the order of setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6".

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs processing related to the variable game and outputs control information according to the results of the processing. The control information is also called a control signal or a control command. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 50 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 50 performs processing based on the control information input from the main board 40. The slot machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 executes a main control program to perform various processes. The main ROM 42 stores the main control program and a judgment value used in a predetermined lottery. The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the main RWM 43 includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main RWM 43 realizes a function as a storage means that can store various information. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The actuators for the reels 16a to 16c are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators for the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown). The reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the throw-in sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input the detection signals output by the various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown).

The 1BET button 18a, the MAXBET button 18b, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21-23 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by the 1BET button 18a, the MAXBET button 18b, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21-23 via a port (not shown).

The information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display content of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). The hopper unit HU is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the hopper unit HU via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to the set value switch 45. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal, which is output when the set value switch 45 is operated, via a port (not shown). The set value switch 45 is provided on the back (rear) side of the front door 12, that is, inside the machine. Therefore, the set value switch 45 can be operated by opening the front door 12. The set value switch 45 is configured to be able to be operated using a specified key.

The set value switch 45 can be switched between a state in which the set value switch 45 is operated (e.g., an on state) and a state in which the set value switch 45 is not operated (e.g., an off state), and maintains the operation state after switching. In the slot machine 10, the set value switch 45 is operated by operating the set value switch 45 clockwise with a specified key, and the set value switch 45 is not operated by not operating the set value switch 45 clockwise with a specified key. The specified key cannot be removed when the set value switch 45 is operated clockwise, but can be removed by operating the set value switch 45 clockwise and then counterclockwise.

As described above, even if the user releases the specified key after the set value switch 45 is operated clockwise using a specified key and the user operates the set value switch 45 in an operated state, the set value switch 45 will not return to an unoperated state unless the user operates the specified key counterclockwise. At this time, the set value switch 45 maintains the state in which the set value switch 45 is operated while the specified key is operated clockwise. In other words, the set value switch 45 is configured such that the state in which the set value switch 45 is operated is maintained by maintaining the state in which the specified key is operated clockwise, even if the user releases the specified key and ends the operation of the set value switch 45 after the set value switch 45 is operated clockwise using a specified key, the state in which the specified key is operated clockwise is maintained. In other words, the first operating means is configured to be able to maintain the state in which the first operating means is operated even if the operation of the first operating means is ended after the first operating means is operated and the first operating means is operated.

The main board 40 is connected to the clear button 46. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal, which is output when the clear button 46 is operated, via a port (not shown). The clear button 46 is provided on the back (rear) side of the front door 12, that is, inside the machine. Therefore, the clear button 46 can be operated by opening the front door 12. The clear button 46 is a push button. Unlike the set value switch 45, the clear button 46 can be operated by hand or finger without using a specific key.

The clear button 46 can be switched between a state in which the clear button 46 is operated (e.g., an on state) and a state in which the clear button 46 is not operated (e.g., an off state), and the operation state after switching is not maintained. In the slot machine 10, the clear button 46 is put into an operated state by pressing the clear button 46, and the clear button 46 is put into an unoperated state by not pressing the clear button 46 (taking your hand off the clear button 46).

As described above, the clear button 46 is pressed with a finger to enter a state in which the clear button 46 is operated, and then released from the clear button 46 to return to a state in which the clear button 46 is not operated. In other words, when the operation with a finger is terminated while the clear button 46 is being pressed with a finger, the state in which the clear button 46 is operated is not maintained, and the clear button 46 enters a state in which the clear button 46 is not operated. In other words, the clear button 46 is configured such that, after the clear button 46 is pressed and operated to enter a state in which the clear button 46 is operated, when the operation of the clear button 46 is terminated by releasing the hand from the clear button 46, the state in which the clear button 46 is operated is not maintained, and the clear button 46 enters a state in which the clear button 46 is not operated. In other words, the second operating means is configured such that, after the second operating means is operated to enter a state in which the second operating means is operated, when the operation of the second operating means is terminated, the state in which the second operating means is operated is not maintained, and the second operating means enters a state in which the second operating means is not operated.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is equipped with a set value switch 45 and a clear button 46. In this embodiment, the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 correspond to operation means different from the power switch 61 described below. In this embodiment, the set value switch 45 corresponds to the first operation means, and the clear button 46 corresponds to the second operation means. In other words, the operation means include a first operation means and a second operation means.

Here, we will explain the winning numbers and the role lottery table used in the internal lottery to determine the winning number from among multiple winning numbers among the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 42. The internal lottery to determine the winning number is a "role lottery." The winning number determined in the role lottery is also called the condition device combination. For this reason, the role lottery can also be called a "condition device combination lottery." In the following explanation, "a specific winning number is determined in the role lottery" may be expressed as "a specific winning number is won in the role lottery," and the "winning number determined in the role lottery" may be expressed as "the winning number that was won."

The winning number is control information in which one or more symbol combinations are defined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in a variable game. In other words, the winning number is a condition device identifier in which one or more roles are defined as roles that can win in a variable game. The winning numbers include, for example, winning numbers that allow a cherry role to win, winning numbers that allow a watermelon role to win, winning numbers that allow a bell role to win, and winning numbers that allow a replay role to win. Among the winning numbers that allow a bell role to win, there are winning numbers that allow a one-piece role to win in addition to the bell role. The winning numbers that allow a bell role and a one-piece role to win include winning numbers in which the operation sequence of the stop button to win a bell role is different from the operation sequence of the stop button to win a one-piece role. For example, the winning numbers that allow for the winning of the bell role and the one-dollar role include winning numbers that will result in the winning of the bell role if the stop buttons are operated in a specified operation sequence, but will result in the winning of the one-dollar role if the stop buttons are operated in an operation sequence different from the specified operation sequence.

In the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the cherry role to win in the role lottery is drawn is referred to as "the case where the cherry role is allowed to win." Note that the case where the cherry role is allowed to win corresponds to the lottery result of the role lottery being "the lottery result that allows the cherry role to win." Also, in the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the watermelon role to win in the role lottery is drawn is referred to as "the case where the watermelon role is allowed to win." Note that the case where the watermelon role is allowed to win corresponds to the lottery result of the role lottery being "the lottery result that allows the watermelon role to win." Similarly, in the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the bell role to win in the role lottery is drawn is referred to as "the case where the bell role is allowed to win." Note that the case where the bell role is allowed to win corresponds to the lottery result of the role lottery being "the lottery result that allows the bell role to win." The winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role here include winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role and the one-piece role. In addition, in the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the winning of a replay role is won in the role lottery is referred to as "the case where the winning of a replay role is allowed." The case where the winning of a replay role is allowed corresponds to the result of the role lottery being "the lottery result that allows the winning of a replay role."

The main ROM 42 stores a role selection table that is referenced for each set value. For example, when a different role selection table is referenced for each multiplier, the main ROM 42 may store a role selection table that is referenced for each multiplier. In the role selection table, a predetermined number of random numbers (hereinafter referred to as role selection random numbers) used in role selection are allocated from within a range of values that can be taken by the random numbers for the winning numbers that can be determined. In the slot machine 10, if no winning number is selected in the role selection, that is, if the role is not allowed to win, the result of the role selection is a "miss". If the result of the role selection is a "miss", the symbol combination for which a prize is determined based on the result of the role selection is not derived on the pay line YL.

Next, the sub-substrate 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RWM 53. For example, the sub-CPU 51 executes a sub-control program to perform various processes (for example, processes related to performance). The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program and a judgment value used in various lotteries. The sub-ROM 52 stores light emission performance data related to the light emission performance of the decorative lamp 13. The sub-ROM 52 stores sound performance data related to the sound performance of the speaker 14. The sub-ROM 52 stores display performance data related to the display performance of the performance display device 15. The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored by the sub-RWM 53 includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The decorative lamps 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 50. The sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the decorative lamps 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as an amusement facility into a predetermined power supply voltage, and converts the converted power supply voltage into a power supply voltage to be supplied to each board 40, 50. The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch 61. Thus, the slot machine 10 includes the power switch 61. The power switch 61 can be switched between an on state and an off state, and maintains the switched state. To start the slot machine 10, power supply from an external power supply is started while the power switch 61 is operated to an on state, or the power switch 61 is operated from an off state to an on state while power is being supplied from the external power supply.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply 62. The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is cut off. The main RWM 43 can retain the contents stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply is cut off, by receiving power from the backup power supply 62. For example, the main RWM 43 may be configured to retain the information stored in the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is cut off, by being a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply is cut off. The backup power supply 62 may also be configured to supply power to the secondary RWM 53 even after the power supply is cut off. In this case, the secondary RWM 53 can retain the contents stored in the secondary RWM 53 when the power supply is cut off, by receiving power from the backup power supply 62.

The slot machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that internally stores (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from an external power source is cut off, and restores game control based on the various stored information when the power supply is started. In this embodiment, the main board 40 has the backup function. For example, the sub-board 50 may have the backup function. The main RWM 43 is an example of a storage means capable of storing various information and configured to be able to retain at least a portion of the stored information even after the power supply is cut off. The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to store and retain at least a portion of the information stored in the storage means even when the power supply is stopped.

Next, the game progress processing executed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the game progress process, the main CPU 41 performs a game start setting process (step S101). In the game start setting process, the main CPU 41 stores information about the game state of the slot machine 10, and erases or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main RWM 43. Next, the main CPU 41 starts accepting medals (step S102). Next, the main CPU 41 checks the game state (step S103). Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the re-play operation is in progress (step S104). The re-play operation corresponds to the time when the re-play is granted. If the re-play operation is not in progress (step S104; NO), the main CPU 41 performs a medal management process for setting the multiplication factor in the current variable game (step S105). When the multiplication factor is set in step S105, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a multiplication factor setting command) capable of identifying that the multiplication factor has been set in the output buffer. It is also possible to identify the multiplication factor that has been set from the multiplication factor setting command. The control information (control commands) stored in the output buffer by the main CPU 41 is output to the sub-board 50 in the next or subsequent interrupt processing.

In step S105, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the 1-bet button 18a, it identifies a multiplier from the multiplier information stored in the main RWM 43, and if the multiplier has not reached the upper limit and the credit identifiable from the credit information stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more, it executes control to increase the multiplier by 1. As the control to increase the multiplier by 1, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the multiplier identifiable from the multiplier information to update the multiplier information. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the credit identifiable from the credit information to update the credit information. Note that the multiplier information corresponds to information that identifies the multiplier, and corresponds to multiplier information related to the multiplier. The credit information corresponds to information that identifies the credit, and corresponds to owned gaming media number information related to the number of owned gaming media. In this way, the information that the main RWM 43 can store includes owned gaming media number information and multiplier information.

In addition, in step S105, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the MAXBET button 18b, it identifies the multiplier from the multiplier information, and if the multiplier has not reached the upper limit and the credits identifiable from the credit information are equal to or greater than the number of gaming media necessary to make the multiplier the upper limit, it executes control to increase the multiplier to the upper limit. In controlling to increase the multiplier to the upper limit, the main CPU 41 adds the multiplier identifiable from the multiplier information to the multiplier so that it becomes the upper limit, and updates the multiplier information. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 subtracts the amount added to the multiplier from the credits identifiable from the credit information, and updates the credit information.

In addition, in step S105, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4, if the multiplier that can be determined from the multiplier information has not reached the upper limit, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the multiplier that can be determined from the multiplier information to update the multiplier information. However, if the multiplier has reached the upper limit at this time, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credit that can be determined from the credit information to update the credit information if the credit has not reached the upper limit. Then, if the credit has reached the upper limit at this time, the main CPU 41 drives the hopper unit HU to pay out one medal.

If the replay is activated (step S104; YES), or if the processing of step S105 is completed, the main CPU 41 determines whether the multiplier for the current variable game is equal to or greater than the minimum multiplier that allows the execution of the variable game to be started (step S106). The minimum multiplier may be varied, for example, depending on the game state. Note that if the replay is activated (step S104; YES), the main CPU 41 sets the multiplier for the previous variable game again as the multiplier for the current variable game. Even if a multiplier is set, information that can identify whether the replay is activated is stored in the main RWM 43, and the main CPU 41 can identify whether the replay is activated by referring to the information.

If the bet is not equal to or greater than the minimum bet (step S106; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S103. That is, in step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether the variable game can be started. On the other hand, if the bet is equal to or greater than the minimum bet (step S106; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a start operation using the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). In the slot machine 10, the situation in which a replay has not been activated between the end of step S102 and the positive determination in step S106 (step S104; NO) corresponds to a situation in which a bet can be set.

In step S107, the main CPU 41 makes a positive determination if a detection signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination if a detection signal is not input from the start lever 20. If a start operation has not been accepted (step S107; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the processing of step S103. On the other hand, if a start operation has been accepted (step S107; YES), the main CPU 41 performs a game number subtraction process (step S108). Note that if a start operation has been accepted (step S107; YES), the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the start of a variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) in the output buffer.

In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, a second game number subtraction process, and a third game number subtraction process. In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs the first game number subtraction process, performs the second game number subtraction process after completing the first game number subtraction process, and performs the third game number subtraction process after completing the second game number subtraction process. Then, in the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress process after completing the third game number subtraction process.

In the first game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RWM 43 and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if it is the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the remaining pseudo bonus stay count stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The remaining pseudo bonus stay count corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the first advantageous state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process.

In the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if it is the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The remaining number of stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the second advantageous state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process.

In the third game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is either the second normal state or the advantageous state. If it is neither the second normal state nor the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if it is either the second normal state or the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The advantageous upper limit value is the value until the end condition of the advantageous period is met, and the end condition of the advantageous period is met when the advantageous upper limit value reaches 0. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process.

After completing the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a role lottery process to determine a winning number as a role lottery (step S109). In the role lottery process, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the role lottery random number. The main CPU 41 identifies the set value by referring to information that can identify the set value (hereinafter referred to as the setting value information). The setting value information is stored in the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 then selects a role lottery table that corresponds to the identified setting value and multiplication factor. The main CPU 41 performs a role lottery by referring to the selected role lottery table based on the acquired value of the role lottery random number. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines the winning number to which the acquired value of the role lottery random number is assigned. Note that if the value of the role lottery random number is not assigned to a winning number that allows the winning of a pattern combination with a predetermined prize, the lottery result of the role lottery is "miss". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the role lottery process to realize a function as a role lottery means that performs a role lottery.

In the role selection process, the main CPU 41 stores information capable of identifying the result of the role selection (hereinafter referred to as winning information) in the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 also stores control information capable of identifying the result of the role selection (hereinafter referred to as winning information command) in the output buffer. After storing the winning information command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 ends the role selection process and returns to the game progress process.

When the role selection process is completed, the main CPU 41 performs advantageous selection process (step S110). In the advantageous selection process, the main CPU 41 performs advantageous zone transition selection process, first advantageous transition selection process, second advantageous transition selection process, ceiling determination process, and additional selection process. In the advantageous selection process, the main CPU 41 performs advantageous zone transition selection process, performs the first advantageous transition selection process after completing the advantageous zone transition selection process, and performs the second advantageous transition selection process after completing the first advantageous transition selection process. Furthermore, in the advantageous selection process, the main CPU 41 performs the ceiling determination process after completing the second advantageous transition selection process, and performs the additional selection process after completing the ceiling determination process. Then, in the advantageous selection process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress process after completing the additional selection process.

In the advantageous zone transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first normal state. If it is not the first normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous zone transition lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the first normal state, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous zone transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value to perform an advantageous zone transition lottery that can determine a transition to an advantageous zone. The probability that a transition to an advantageous zone is determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery varies depending on the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery result of the role lottery is the same, the probability that a transition to an advantageous zone is determined is high in the following order: setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". The probability that a transition to an advantageous zone will be determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery may be configured to vary depending on either the set value or the result of the role lottery. If a transition to an advantageous zone is not determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous zone transition lottery process. On the other hand, if a transition to an advantageous zone is determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores advantageous transition permission information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous permission command) capable of identifying that a transition to an advantageous performance state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the advantageous transition lottery process.

In the first advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state or the second advantageous state. If it is not the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 terminates the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 conducts a first advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value to conduct a first advantageous transition lottery that can determine a transition to the first advantageous state. The probability that a transition to the first advantageous state will be determined in the first advantageous transition lottery varies depending on the set value that has been set and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the role lottery are the same, the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state is higher in the order of setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". The probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery may be configured to be different depending on one of the set setting value and the lottery result of the role lottery. In addition, the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery differs between when the second normal state is in effect and when the second advantageous state is in effect. Specifically, the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second advantageous state is in effect is higher than the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second normal state is in effect. If a transition to the first advantageous state is not determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if a transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores first advantageous permissive information capable of identifying that a transition to the first advantageous state has been determined in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying that a transition to the first advantageous state has been determined (hereinafter, referred to as a first advantageous permissive command) in the output buffer, and ends the first advantageous transition lottery process.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 determines whether second advantageous allowance information capable of identifying that a transition to the second advantageous state has been decided is stored in the main RWM 43. If the second advantageous allowance information is stored, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, the main CPU 41 performs a second advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired value of the random number, and performs a second advantageous transition lottery capable of determining a transition to the second advantageous state. The probability that a transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery varies depending on the set value that has been set and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the role lottery are the same, the probability of determining a transition to the second advantageous state is higher in the order of setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". The probability of determining a transition to the second advantageous state in the second advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on either the set setting value or the lottery result of the role lottery. If a transition to the second advantageous state is not determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if a transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores the second advantageous allowance information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as the second advantageous allowance command) capable of identifying that a transition to the second advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the second advantageous transition lottery process.

In the ceiling determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state. If it is not the second normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, if it is the second normal state, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal execution count stored in the main RWM 43 and updates the normal execution count. The normal execution count corresponds to the number of variable games executed in the second normal state without being controlled to the advantageous state. The main CPU 41 determines whether the updated normal execution count has reached the ceiling count stored in the main RWM 43. If the normal execution count has not reached the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, if the normal execution count has reached the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous acceptance information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous acceptance command in the output buffer and ends the ceiling determination process.

In the add-on lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the add-on lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 performs an add-on lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value, and performs an add-on lottery to decide whether to add on or not depending on the acquired random number value. In this embodiment, if it is decided to add on, the number of times to add on (so-called add-on number) is also determined. The "add-on" here corresponds to increasing the remaining number of stays, which corresponds to the remaining number of variable games that can stay in the second advantageous state, that is, extending the period controlled in the second advantageous state. The "number of add-on" corresponds to the number of times to increase the remaining number of stays, that is, the number of times to be added to the remaining number of stays. However, if the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 exceeds the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform an add-on lottery in the add-on lottery process and ends the add-on lottery process. If it is decided to add on in the add-on lottery, the main CPU 41 adds the decided add-on number to the remaining number of stays and updates the remaining number of stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the number of add-on times (hereinafter referred to as the add-on number command) in the output buffer and ends the add-on lottery process.

When the advantageous lottery process is completed, the main CPU 41 performs a command information determination process (step S111). In the command information determination process, if the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state and has won a winning number that allows the winning of a bell role and a single-piece role in the role lottery, the main CPU 41 determines command information corresponding to the operation sequence for winning the bell role. The main CPU 41 also stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a command information command) that can identify the determined command information in the output buffer, ends the command information determination process, and returns to the game progress process. In the command information displayed on the payout display unit 37 in this embodiment, there is command information corresponding to each operation sequence (press order) of the stop buttons. In addition, in the command information determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag to identify the current game state.

When the instruction information determination process is completed, the main CPU 41 performs an instruction information display process (step S112). If instruction information is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit 37 so that the determined instruction information is displayed. The main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit 37 so that the instruction information is displayed until the variable game ends. Note that if instruction information is not determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress process.

When the instruction information display process is completed, the main CPU 41 determines whether the wait time has elapsed (step S113). If the wait time has not elapsed (step S113; NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed (step S113; YES), the main CPU 41 sets the wait time and proceeds to the process of step S114.

In step S114, the main CPU 41 controls the actuators of the reels 16a to 16c so that the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate. In the slot machine 10, the variable game is started by starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in step S114. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, rotation control is performed in the interrupt process to accelerate and maintain the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. When the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate reaches a constant speed, the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate is maintained at the constant speed. In step S114, the main CPU 41 starts the rotation of all the reels 16a to 16c simultaneously or approximately simultaneously. For example, in step S114, the main CPU 41 may determine the order in which the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate, and start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in the determined order. In this case, for example, the order in which the reels 16a to 16c start to spin may be determined from a number of possible orders, or may be a single, predetermined order.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate has reached a constant speed (step S115). If the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate has not reached a constant speed (step S115; NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate reaches a constant speed. If the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate has reached a constant speed (step S115; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation has been received from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23 (step S116). In step S116, the main CPU 41 makes a positive determination if a detection signal has been input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23, whereas it makes a negative determination if a detection signal has not been input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. If a stop operation has not been received (step S116; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S115. This causes the main CPU 41 to wait until it receives a stop operation when the reels 16a to 16c are rotating at a constant speed.

On the other hand, if a stop operation is received (step S116; YES), the main CPU 41 executes a reel stop process to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button that received the detection signal (step S117). That is, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator in response to the stop operation to stop the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation. To explain in detail, the main CPU 41 searches for symbols that can be stopped on the effective line YL from among symbols located within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the role selection and the operation mode (operation sequence and operation timing) of the stop buttons 21 to 23. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator so that the searched symbols are stopped on the effective line YL. By performing such reel stop control regarding the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, the main CPU 41 stops the symbol combination corresponding to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop buttons on the effective line YL. In step S117, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from one of the stop buttons 21-23, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) capable of identifying the stop button that received the detection signal in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 41 judges whether all of the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S118). If some of the reels 16a to 16c have not stopped (step S118; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S115. On the other hand, if all of the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S118; YES), the main CPU 41 performs a display pattern judgment process to judge the symbol combination stopped on the pay line YL (step S119). In the display pattern judgment process, the main CPU 41 judges whether a symbol combination (role) that determines a prize is stopped on the pay line YL, and if a symbol combination (role) that determines a prize is stopped on the pay line YL, the main CPU 41 judges the type of the symbol combination. Then, if a symbol combination that determines a prize is stopped, that is, if a role is won, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) that can identify the winning role in the output buffer. In step S119, if a symbol combination for which a replay is set as a prize is stopped on the active line YL, the main CPU 41 sets the multiplier set in the current variable game as the multiplier again and activates the replay. This awards a replay.

Then, the main CPU 41 judges whether to pay out medals to the player (step S120). In step S120, the main CPU 41 judges positively if the payout role is a winning combination, and judges negatively if the payout role is not a winning combination. If the medals are to be paid out (step S120; YES), the main CPU 41 executes the medal payout process (step S121). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 increases the credits stored in the main RWM 43 by the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, if the credits exceed the upper limit, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU so that the number of medals exceeding the upper limit is paid out. In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit 37 so that the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a winning combination is displayed. Incidentally, if a symbol combination for which no prize is determined (for example, a losing stop) is stopped on the pay line YL, no prize is awarded.

If medals are not to be paid out (step S120; NO), or if the medal payout process has ended, the main CPU 41 performs a termination process to end one round of the variable game (step S122). In the termination process, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the end of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as the variable game termination command) in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the variable game termination command is control information capable of identifying whether or not a prize has been won, and the winning combination. In the termination process, the main CPU 41 performs a game state transition process and a presentation state transition process.

First, the game state transition process will be described.
In the game state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the game state flag and transitions the game state. The main CPU 41 refers to the game state flag to identify the current game state. The main CPU 41 identifies the winning combination based on the result of the display pattern determination process (step S119). When the main CPU 41 updates the value of the game state flag, it stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state designation command) that indicates the game state that can be identified from the updated value.

Specifically, in the game state transition process, if advantageous transition permission information is stored in the main RWM 43 during the first normal state, that is, if a transition to an advantageous zone has been determined, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the second normal state. The main CPU 41 also determines the ceiling number of times and stores the determined ceiling number of times in the main RWM 43. For example, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times from among the numbers less than "1500 times", which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, under a lottery probability according to a set value. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 erases the advantageous transition permission information stored in the main RWM 43.

In addition, when the first advantageous allowance information is stored in the main RWM 43 during the second normal state or the second advantageous state, that is, when a transition to the first advantageous state is determined, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the first advantageous state to the game state flag. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores "30 times" in the main RWM 43 as the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 erases the first advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43.

In addition, when the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 during the first advantageous state, that is, when the first advantageous state ends, when the second advantageous allowance information is stored, or when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the second advantageous state. The case where the second advantageous allowance information is stored corresponds to the case where a transition to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery when the second normal state transitions to the first advantageous state. In addition, the case where the remaining number of stays is 1 or more corresponds to the case where a transition is made from the second advantageous state to the first advantageous state. In addition, the main CPU 41 adds "50 times" to the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 to update the remaining number of stays. Therefore, when a transition is made from the second advantageous state to the first advantageous state, and the first advantageous state ends and the transition is made to the second advantageous state again, an addition of "50 times" is made. Furthermore, if the second advantageous allowance information is stored, the main CPU 41 erases the second advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43. On the other hand, if the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, if the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, and the remaining number of stays is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. In this manner, in this embodiment, if the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, and if the second advantageous allowance information is stored, or if the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, the transition condition is met. On the other hand, in this embodiment, if the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, and if the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, and the remaining number of stays is not 1 or more, the transition condition is not met.

In addition, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. In addition, when the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 in the second normal state and advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous zone is met, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. Similarly, when the advantageous zone acquisition information stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 2400 in the second normal state and advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous zone is met, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. In addition, when the end condition of the advantageous zone is met and any of the advantageous transition allowance information, the first advantageous allowance information, and the second advantageous allowance information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 erases the information. In this way, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a game state transition process, thereby realizing a function as a game state control means that controls the game state.

Next, the presentation state transition process will be described.
In the presentation state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the presentation state flag and transitions the presentation state. The main CPU 41 refers to the presentation state flag to identify the current presentation state. In the presentation state transition process, when the game state flag is set to a value that can identify the first normal state or the second normal state, the main CPU 41 sets the presentation state flag to a value that can identify the normal presentation state. In addition, when the game state flag is set to a value that can identify the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the presentation state flag to a value that can identify the pseudo bonus presentation state. When the game state flag is set to a value that can identify the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the presentation state flag to a value that can identify the advantageous presentation state. In this way, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the presentation state transition process, thereby realizing a function as a presentation state control means that controls the presentation state.

In addition, when the end process is completed in the game progress process, the main CPU 41 ends the game progress process related to the execution of one variable game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the start operation is triggered to start the rotation of all reels, and the stop operation is triggered to stop the rotation of the reels.

Next, the settlement process will be described. The settlement process is one type of interrupt process. For example, the period during which the game progress process is being performed during which the settlement process is allowed to be interrupted is the period from when the process of step S101 is performed until the determination result of step S107 becomes positive.

In the settlement process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the settlement conditions have been met. The settlement conditions are met when the settlement button 19 is operated and the credits are 1 or more. In addition, even if the credits are 0, the settlement conditions are met when the settlement button 19 is operated, replay is not activated, and a multiplier is set. As described above, the settlement conditions include the settlement button 19 being operated. Incidentally, the main CPU 41 can determine that the settlement button 19 has been operated by inputting a detection signal from the settlement button 19.

If the settlement condition is not met, the main CPU 41 ends the settlement process. On the other hand, if the settlement condition is met, the main CPU 41 executes settlement control related to the settlement of the game media. For example, when the credit identifiable from the credit information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals stored as the credit, and executes settlement control. For example, when the replay is not in operation and the multiplication factor identifiable from the multiplication factor information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the multiplication factor, and executes settlement control. However, when the replay is in operation, the main CPU 41 does not control the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the multiplication factor, and controls the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals stored as the credit if the credit identifiable from the credit information is 1 or more, and executes settlement control. In this way, when the replay is in operation, the settlement of the number of medals set as the multiplication factor is not performed. When the main CPU 41 starts settlement control, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a settlement start command) capable of identifying that settlement control has been started in the output buffer. When the settlement control ends, the main CPU 41 ends the settlement process after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed. When the main CPU 41 ends settlement control, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a settlement end command) capable of identifying that settlement control has been ended in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes settlement control, thereby realizing a function as settlement control means capable of executing settlement control related to the settlement of gaming media.

Next, the control relating to the lighting modes of the insertion possible lamp 31, the replay lamp 32, the start lamp 33 and the favorable zone lamp 34 will be described.
First, the control relating to the light emission mode of the turn-on ready lamp 31 will be described.

The main CPU 41 controls the insertion possible lamp 31 to be turned on when the credits have not reached the upper limit and during the period from when step S101 is processed in the game progress processing until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive. However, when the credits have reached the upper limit, the main CPU 41 controls the insertion possible lamp 31 to be turned off even during the period from when step S101 is processed in the game progress processing until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive. The main CPU 41 controls the insertion possible lamp 31 to be turned off regardless of the credits, unless the period from when step S101 is processed in the game progress processing until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive. For example, when the insertion possible lamp 31 is turned on, if the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive, the main CPU 41 controls the insertion possible lamp 31 to be turned off. Incidentally, when the replay is in operation and the insert possible lamp 31 is on, the main CPU 41 controls the insert possible lamp 31 to be turned off when executing settlement control related to settlement of game media. Note that, when the replay is in operation and the insert possible lamp 31 is on, if settlement control is executed, the main CPU 41 controls the insert possible lamp 31 to be turned on when returning to the game progress processing. Similarly, when the replay is not in operation and the insert possible lamp 31 is on, the main CPU 41 controls the insert possible lamp 31 to be turned off when executing settlement control. Note that, when the replay is not in operation and the insert possible lamp 31 is on, if settlement control is executed, the main CPU 41 controls the insert possible lamp 31 to be turned on when returning to the game progress processing.

Next, control relating to the light emission mode of the replay lamp 32 will be described.
The main CPU 41 controls the replay lamp 32 to be lit when the replay is activated. The main CPU 41 controls the replay lamp 32 to be lit even when the replay is activated and a variable game started when the replay is activated is being executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 controls the replay lamp 32 to be turned off when the variable game is finished if the replay role does not win in the variable game started when the replay is activated. Also, the main CPU 41 controls the replay lamp 32 to be turned on continuously when the replay role wins in the variable game started when the replay is activated. When such a replay role wins consecutively, the replay lamp 32 may be temporarily turned off and then turned on again to keep the replay lamp 32 on. Also, when the replay role is consecutively won, the replay lamp 32 may be kept on without being temporarily turned off, so that the replay lamp 32 continues to be on. Incidentally, when settlement control is executed while the replay is in operation, the main CPU 41 controls the replay lamp 32 to continue to be on. In other words, even when settlement control is executed, the main CPU 41 does not turn off the replay lamp 32 that is on.

Next, the control relating to the light emission mode of the start lamp 33 will be described.
The main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be turned on when the set bet number is equal to or greater than the minimum bet number and during the period from when the processing of step S101 is performed in the game progress processing until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive. The main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be turned off when the period from when the processing of step S101 is performed in the game progress processing until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive is not within the period. For example, when the start lamp 33 is turned on and the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be turned off. Incidentally, when the replay is in operation and the start lamp 33 is turned on, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be turned off when executing the settlement processing. Incidentally, when the replay is in operation and the start lamp 33 is turned on, if the settlement control is executed when the replay is in operation and the start lamp 33 is turned on, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be turned on when returning to the game progress processing. Similarly, when the replay is not in operation and the start lamp 33 is turned on, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be turned off when executing settlement control. Note that, when the replay is not in operation and the start lamp 33 is turned on, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be turned on when returning to the game progress processing.

Next, the control related to the lighting mode of the favorable zone lamp 34 will be described.
The main CPU 41 controls the advantageous zone lamp 34 to be lit when the zone is advantageous. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 controls the advantageous zone lamp 34 to be turned off when the zone is not advantageous. When the zone is advantageous and settlement control is to be executed, the main CPU 41 controls the advantageous zone lamp 34 to be kept lit.

Next, the process performed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a game status command, it updates the game status information stored in the sub-RWM 53. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 updates the game status information to one that indicates a game status that can be specified from the game status command. Also, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a presentation status command, it updates the presentation status information stored in the sub-RWM 53. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 updates the presentation status information to one that indicates a presentation status that can be specified from the presentation status command.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a multiplier setting command, it controls to a presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information. Incidentally, after a replay role is won, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variable game start command, it controls to a presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information. Specifically, when the type of presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information has changed, the sub-CPU 51 controls to the presentation state after the change. On the other hand, when the type of presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information has not changed, the sub-CPU 51 continues to control to the presentation state currently being controlled.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an instruction information command, it performs push order navigation performance processing to execute a navigation performance that suggests or notifies the player of the push order. The sub-CPU 51 performs push order navigation performance processing based on the winning number that can be specified from the winning information command and the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. In the push order navigation performance processing, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a navigation performance based on the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command is executed. For example, when executing a navigation performance that suggests or notifies the player of the fourth push order, the sub-CPU 51 may execute a navigation performance in which, from the left, a navigation image including "3", a navigation image including "1", and a navigation image including "2" are displayed in the area above the stop buttons 21 to 23 on the performance display device 15. The sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the navigation performance is executed until all reels 16a to 16c stop spinning.

Incidentally, when the secondary CPU 51 is executing a navigation effect based on instruction information identifiable from the instruction information command, if the stop buttons are operated in a different pressing order from the pressing order suggested or notified in the navigation effect, the secondary CPU 51 ends the navigation effect and halts execution of the navigation effect. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, for example, when a navigation effect suggesting or notifying of the fourth pressing order is being executed, if the stop button 22 is operated the first time but the stop button 21 is operated the second time, the navigation effect ends. Note that in the slot machine 10, even if the execution of the navigation effect in the effect display device 15 is halted, the display of instruction information in the payout display unit 37 continues.

When the sub-CPU 51 receives an add-on count command, it performs the add-on performance process. On the other hand, when the add-on count command is not received, the sub-CPU 51 does not perform the add-on performance process. In the add-on performance process, the sub-CPU 51 identifies the number of add-ons from the input add-on count command, and controls the performance display device 15 so that an add-on performance that notifies the user of the number of add-ons is executed.

When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a winning command, it may execute a performance corresponding to the winning role that can be identified from the winning command. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a winning command that can identify that a bell role has won, it controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit yellow light, and controls the performance display device 15 to display an image that resembles a bell. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a winning command that can identify that a replay role has won, it controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit blue light, and controls the performance display device 15 to display an image that can identify that a replay role has won. For example, if the secondary CPU 51 is configured to be able to execute a variable game even when the bet number is not three, the image that can identify that a replay role has won, displayed on the performance display device 15, may be different depending on the bet number.

Here, we will explain the process that is performed when the power supply to the slot machine 10 is stopped. In the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped or the power supply falls below a predetermined value, the main CPU 41 performs main power cutoff processing.

In the main power cut process, the main CPU 41 stores and retains in the main RWM 43 information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to various information stored in the main RWM 43. The backup information includes, for example, information that can identify the game state. In this way, the information stored and retained in the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is stopped includes information that can identify the game state. The backup information includes, for example, multiplier information. In this way, the information stored and retained in the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is stopped includes multiplier information. The backup information includes, for example, credit information. In this way, the information stored and retained in the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is stopped includes credit information. In the slot machine 10, by storing and retaining the stack pointer, even if the power supply is stopped during processing, it is possible to resume processing from the middle when the power supply is resumed thereafter.

Next, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the MAXBET button 18b during the main power cut process, the main CPU 41 stores information (hereinafter referred to as special setting information) that can identify that the power supply was stopped while the MAXBET button 18b was operated, in the main RWM 43. However, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the MAXBET button 18b during the main power cut process, the main CPU 41 does not store the special setting information in the main RWM 43. The special setting information stored in the main RWM 43 is retained.

In addition, during the main power cutoff process, the main CPU 41 calculates a checksum for the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 then stores the calculated checksum in the main RWM 43. The checksum stored in the main RWM 43 is retained. Next, the main CPU 41 prohibits access to the main RWM 43. After that, the main CPU 41 performs loop processing. As a result, the main CPU 41 performs loop processing until the power supply is stopped.

Next, the process that is performed when power supply is started will be described. In the slot machine 10, when power supply is started, the main CPU 41 executes a main power return process. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when power supply is started, the secondary CPU 51 executes a secondary power return process.

In the main power recovery process, the main CPU 41 sets a stack pointer. Next, the main CPU 41 executes the initial settings of the main CPU 41. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 executes various processes depending on whether the set value switch 45 is operated when the power supply is started, whether the clear button 46 is operated when the power supply is started, and whether the MAXBET button 18b is operated when the power supply is stopped. Note that whether the MAXBET button 18b is operated when the power supply is stopped corresponds to whether special setting information is stored in the main RWM 43.

In the main power recovery process, the main CPU 41 executes a setting change process when power supply is started while the setting value switch 45 is being operated. In the setting change process, the main CPU 41 changes the settable setting value by one step each time a specific change operation means is operated. Here, the change operation means may be an operation means dedicated to setting change, or may be an operation means shared with other operation means, such as the start lever 20. Then, when the operation of the setting value switch 45 is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the setting value selected at that time as the setting value. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores setting value information capable of identifying the selected setting value in the main RWM 43. As a result, the setting value is set in the slot machine 10. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the set setting value (hereinafter referred to as a setting value command) in the output buffer.

Furthermore, after completing the setting change process, the main CPU 41 executes the setting change initialization process among the initialization processes that can be executed when the power supply is started. In the setting change initialization process, the main CPU 41, for example, stores initial information in the main RWM 43 and initializes the storage contents of the main RWM 43. For example, in the setting change initialization process, the main CPU 41 sets initial values in the main RWM 43, such as a stack pointer. For example, in the setting change initialization process, the main CPU 41 initializes the multiplication number information. Specifically, the main CPU 41 initializes the multiplication number information by updating the multiplication number information to identify that the multiplication number is "0", that is, that the multiplication number is not set. For example, in the setting change initialization process, the main CPU 41 initializes information that can identify whether the replay operation is in progress. Specifically, the main CPU 41 initializes information that can identify whether the replay operation is in progress by updating the information that can identify whether the replay operation is in progress to content that can identify that the replay operation is not in progress. Note that the setting value information is not initialized in the setting change initialization process. For this reason, the setting values newly set in the setting change process are not initialized. Credit information is not initialized in the setting change initialization process. Furthermore, when the setting change process and the setting change initialization process are completed, the main CPU 41 stores, for example, control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can identify that the setting change process has been performed in an output buffer. In this way, the setting change initialization process is one type of initialization process that initializes at least some of the information.

In the main power recovery process, if power supply is started while the clear button 46 is being operated, the main CPU 41 executes a game media number initialization process, which is one of the initialization processes that can be executed in response to the start of power supply. In the game media number initialization process, the main CPU 41 initializes credit information. Specifically, the main CPU 41 initializes credit information by updating the number of medals stored as credits to identifiable credit information that indicates "0". In this way, the game media number initialization process is one of the initialization processes that initializes at least a portion of the information.

In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes an initialization process that initializes at least some of the information, thereby realizing a function as an initialization means capable of executing an initialization process that initializes at least some of the information. In the slot machine 10, the initialization processes that can be executed when power supply is started include a setting change initialization process and a number of gaming media initialization process. Thus, in this embodiment, the initialization processes that can be executed when power supply is started include a setting change initialization process that corresponds to a multiplier initialization process that initializes multiplier information related to the multiplier. Similarly, in this embodiment, the initialization processes that can be executed when power supply is started include a number of gaming media initialization process that initializes owned number of gaming media information related to the number of owned gaming media.

In the main power recovery process, if power supply is started while the set value switch 45 is not being operated, the main CPU 41 calculates a checksum of the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 then determines whether the checksum is normal. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines whether the checksum is normal by determining whether the checksum calculated in the main power recovery process is the same as the checksum calculated in the main power shutdown process. If the checksum is normal, the main CPU 41 executes the backup recovery process. On the other hand, if the checksum is not normal, the main CPU 41 performs a loop process. As a result, for example, the main CPU 41 will perform the loop process without completing the main power recovery process until the power supply is stopped.

In the backup return process, the main CPU 41, for example, restores the stack pointer before the power supply was stopped. In the backup return process, the main CPU 41, for example, stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can identify that the backup return process has been performed in an output buffer. In the backup return process, the main CPU 41, for example, sets an interval timer for interrupt processing. In the backup return process, the main CPU 41, for example, restores the contents of the register when the power supply was stopped. In the backup return process, the main CPU 41, for example, determines whether interrupt processing is permitted when the power supply is stopped, and permits interrupt processing if interrupt processing is permitted.

In addition, in the backup return process, when the main CPU 41 returns to the processing of steps S101 to S107 in the game progress process, it may return to a state in which the variable game can be run without performing a setting operation. The state in which the variable game can be run without performing a setting operation can be, for example, a state (situation) in which the variable game can be run without operating the BET button 18. In addition, the state in which the variable game can be run without performing a setting operation can be, for example, a state (situation) in which the variable game can be run without setting a bet number. In addition, although details will be described later, the state in which the variable game can be run without performing a setting operation can be, for example, a state in which the variable game can be started by operating the start lever 20, that is, a state in which the variable game is started in response to a start operation.

When special setting information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 may return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In particular, when special setting information is stored, the main CPU 41 returns to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation when power supply is started when only the clear button 46 of the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, and when power supply is started when only the clear button 46 of the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, and special setting information is stored, the main CPU 41 returns to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. The main CPU 41 returns to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation by storing special multiplication number information in the main RWM 43. The special multiplication number information corresponds to information that can identify a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. The control after returning to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation will be described later. When returning to a state in which the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a special multiplier start command) that can specify returning to a state in which the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations.

As described above, in the main power recovery process, the main CPU 41 executes various processes depending on whether the set value switch 45 is operated when power supply is started, whether the clear button 46 is operated when power supply is started, and whether the MAXBET button 18b is operated when power supply is stopped, and then ends the main power recovery process. When the main power recovery process ends, the main CPU 41 returns to a state in which it is possible to play games. In the slot machine 10, by returning to a state in which it is possible to play games, it becomes a situation in which the game progress process can be executed.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the setting change initialization process is executed, the multiplier information is initialized. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped when the multiplier is set, and then the power supply is started in a state where at least the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, the multiplier is not set. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped when the multiplier is set, and then the power supply is started in a state where at least the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is not operated, then the multiplier is set, and the state where the variable game is started is restored by operating the start lever 20. Therefore, for example, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped when the multiplier is set to a minimum multiplier or more, and then the power supply is started in a state where neither the set value switch 45 nor the clear button 46 is operated, then the state where the variable game is started is restored by operating the start lever 20. For example, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped when a bet equal to or greater than the minimum bet is set, and then the power supply is started again with only the clear button 46 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 being operated, the slot machine 10 will return to a state in which the variable game can be started by operating the start lever 20.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the setting change initialization process is executed, information that can identify whether the replay is in operation is also initialized. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the replay is in operation and then the power supply is started with at least the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 being operated, the replay is not in operation. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the replay is in operation and then the power supply is started with at least the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 not being operated, the replay is in operation and the state is restored to one in which the variable game is started by operating the start lever 20. Therefore, for example, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the replay is in operation and then the power supply is started with both the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 not being operated, the state is restored to one in which the variable game is started by operating the start lever 20. In addition, for example, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the replay is in operation, and then the power supply is started again with only the clear button 46 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 being operated, the slot machine 10 will return to a state in which the variable game can be started by operating the start lever 20.

Next, the secondary power supply recovery process will be described.
In the secondary power supply return process, the secondary CPU 51 sets a stack pointer. Then, the secondary CPU 51 executes the initial setting of the secondary CPU 51. After that, the secondary CPU 51 waits until an initialization command or a return command is input. Then, when the initialization command or the return command is input, the secondary CPU 51 executes the secondary initial setting process. After completing the secondary initial setting process, the secondary CPU 51 ends the secondary power supply return process. In the secondary initial setting process, for example, the secondary CPU 51 stores initial information in the secondary RWM 53 and initializes the storage contents of the secondary RWM 53. For example, the secondary CPU 51 sets initial values in the secondary RWM 53, such as a stack pointer. Note that, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a setting value command, it specifies the setting value that is set from the command, and stores information that can specify the specified specific value (hereinafter, referred to as secondary setting value information) in the secondary RWM 53.

In addition, the secondary CPU 51 may control the performance display device 15 so that, when an initialization command is input during the secondary power recovery process, a performance is executed that can identify that a setting change process has been performed. In contrast, the secondary CPU 51 may control the performance display device 15 so that, when a recovery command is input during the secondary power recovery process, a performance is executed that can identify that a backup recovery process has been performed.

Here, the control after returning to a state in which the variable game can be played without performing any setting operation will be described.
When the state in which the variable game can be played is restored without performing any setting operations, that is, when special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, control that is at least partially different from the control content described above is executed in the game progress processing.

The control performed in the game progress process when special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43 will be described below.
When the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, in the processing of steps S101 to S103, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as when the special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43. When the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 determines the result of the judgment in step S104 as positive, and proceeds to the processing of step S106. As a result, when the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the processing of step S105 is not executed. Also, when the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 determines the result of the judgment in step S106 as positive. Then, when the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, in the processing of step S107, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as when the special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43. Because of the above configuration, when the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the state is such that the variable game is started by operating the start lever 20, that is, the state is such that the variable game is started by the start operation.

After the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the processes of steps S108 to S112. Therefore, for example, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the first game number subtraction process, the second game number subtraction process, and the third game number subtraction process. For example, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the role selection process, and therefore does not perform the role selection process. For example, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the advantageous zone transition lottery process, the first advantageous transition lottery process, the second advantageous transition lottery process, the ceiling judgment process, and the top-up lottery process. For example, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the instruction information determination process and the instruction information display process.

In addition, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 determines the result of the determination in step S113 as positive. At this time, the main CPU 41 sets a wait time in the same way as when special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43, and proceeds to the processing of step S114. If special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, in the processing of steps S114 to S116, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as when special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43.

In step S117, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 executes the reel stop processing when special multiplier information is stored. For example, the main CPU 41 searches for a symbol that can be stopped on the pay line YL from among the symbols located within the pull-in range (e.g., four symbols) based on the operation mode (operation sequence and operation timing) of the stop buttons 21 to 23. The main CPU 41 then controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the pay line YL. For example, at this time, the reel stop processing is executed so that a symbol combination that determines a prize is not displayed on the pay line YL. Also, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, in the processing of step S118, the main CPU 41 executes the same control as when special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43.

After the judgment result of step S118 becomes positive, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the process of step S119. Also, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the judgment result of step S120 is negative, and the process proceeds to the process of step S122. As a result, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the process of step S121 is not executed. If special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, in step S122, the main CPU 41 does not perform the winning number counting process, the game state transition process, and the performance state transition process. On the other hand, if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, in step S122, the main CPU 41 erases the special multiplier information stored in the main RWM 43. This ends the state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In addition, when the special multiplier information stored in the main RWM 43 is erased, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter, referred to as a special multiplier end command) that can identify that the special multiplier information has been erased. In this embodiment, the symbol variation game that is performed by executing the game progress process when the special multiplier information is stored corresponds to a variation game that can be executed without performing a setting operation after the power supply is started.

Incidentally, when the state where the variable game can be executed is restored without performing a setting operation, the main CPU 41 performs control similar to when the special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43, and controls the light emission state of the insertion possible lamp 31, the replay lamp 32, and the advantageous zone lamp 34. However, when the state where the variable game can be executed is restored without performing a setting operation, the main CPU 41 may perform control different from when the special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43, and control the light emission state of the start lamp 33. For example, when the special multiplier information is stored, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to be lit during the period from when the processing of step S101 is performed in the game progress processing to when the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive, even if the multiplier is not equal to or greater than the minimum multiplier. The control of the light emission state of the start lamp 33 other than the above is the same as when the special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43.

Next, the control by the secondary CPU 51 when the state in which the variable game can be executed is restored without performing any setting operation will be described.
When the special multiplier start command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the game possible notification effect is executed. In this manner, the game possible notification effect is executed in the effect display device 15. In this embodiment, the effect display device 15 that executes the game possible notification effect functions as a notification means.

6(a), in the slot machine 10, a notification image H1 including text information "You can start the variable game by operating the start lever" is displayed on the display device 15, and a game possible notification effect is executed. The text information "You can start the variable game by operating the start lever" can also be said to be text information indicating that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In this embodiment, executing the game possible notification effect corresponds to notifying that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. Therefore, the game possible notification effect corresponds to an effect that notifies that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, the display device 15 notifies that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In other words, when the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, the notification means notifies that the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation.

When a variable game start command is input while a game possible notification effect is being executed, the main CPU 41 controls the effect display device 15 so that the execution of the game possible notification effect is terminated. Also, when a variable game start command is input while a game possible notification effect is being executed, the main CPU 41 controls the effect display device 15 so that a stop promotion notification effect is executed. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect is executed in the effect display device 15.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the slot machine 10, a notification image H2 including text information "Please operate the stop button to stop the reels" is displayed on the performance display device 15, and a stop promotion notification performance is executed. The text information "Please operate the stop button to stop the reels" can also be said to be text information that encourages the operation of the stop button. In this embodiment, executing the stop promotion notification performance corresponds to encouraging the stop operation. Therefore, the stop promotion notification performance corresponds to a performance that encourages the operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the performance display device 15 is in a state where the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, the operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23 is encouraged when the execution of the variable game begins.

In the slot machine 10, the stop promotion notification effect is always executed, but there may be cases where the stop promotion notification effect is executed and cases where the stop promotion notification effect is not executed. For example, when a state where the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation is reached, the stop promotion notification effect may be executed only if the stop button has not been operated within a predetermined time period since the execution of the variable game started. In this way, when a state where the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation is reached, the operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23 on the effect display device 15 may be prompted after the execution of the variable game has started only if a predetermined condition is met.

Here, we will explain the behavior of the slot machine 10 according to whether or not the MAX BET button 18b is operated when the power supply is stopped, whether or not the set value switch 45 is operated when the power supply is resumed, and whether or not the clear button 46 is operated. Note that the explanation will be given on the premise that the process returns to steps S101 to S107 in the game progress process when the power supply is resumed.

As shown in FIG. 7, when power supply is resumed with the set value switch 45 operated, a setting change initialization process is executed, and the multiplier information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is initialized. On the other hand, when power supply is resumed with the set value switch 45 not operated, the multiplier information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is not initialized, and is maintained. When power supply is resumed with the clear button 46 operated, a game media number initialization process is executed, and the credit information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is initialized. On the other hand, when power supply is resumed with the clear button 46 not operated, the credit information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is not initialized, and is maintained.

In this way, when power supply is started when both the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 are operated, both the credit information and the multiplier information are initialized. That is, in this embodiment, when power supply is started when both the first operating means and the second operating means are operated, both the owned game medium number information and the multiplier information are initialized. Also, when power supply is started when only the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, at least the multiplier information of the credit information and the multiplier information is initialized. That is, in this embodiment, when power supply is started when only the first operating means of the first operating means and the second operating means is operated, at least the multiplier information of the owned game medium number information and the multiplier information is initialized. Also, when power supply is started when only the clear button 46 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, at least the credit information of the credit information and the multiplier information is initialized. That is, in this embodiment, when power supply is started while only the second operating means of the first and second operating means is being operated, at least the possessed gaming medium number information of the possessed gaming medium number information and the multiplier information is initialized.

After the power supply is stopped when the MAXBET button 18b is not operated, the game does not return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, regardless of whether the set value switch 45 is operated when the power supply is started. Similarly, after the power supply is stopped when the MAXBET button 18b is not operated, the game does not return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, regardless of whether the clear button 46 is operated when the power supply is started. On the other hand, after the power supply is stopped when the MAXBET button 18b is operated, the game may return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, depending on whether the set value switch 45 is operated and whether the clear button 46 is operated when the power supply is started. In this way, when the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is operated, the game can return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped while a specific operation means is operated, a predetermined condition is met.

In the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is being operated, and then the power supply is started while only the clear button 46 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is being operated, the slot machine 10 can return to a state in which a variable game can be run without performing a setting operation. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is started while only the clear button 46 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is being operated, the slot machine 10 can return to a state in which a variable game can be run without performing a setting operation. In other words, in this embodiment, if the power supply is started while only the second operation means of the first operation means and the second operation means is being operated, the slot machine 10 can return to a state in which a variable game can be run without performing a setting operation.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, even after the power supply is stopped when the MAXBET button 18b is operated, if the power supply is started when both the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 are operated, the slot machine 10 does not return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is started when both the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 are operated, the slot machine 10 does not return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. At this time, since both the multiplication number information and the credit information are initialized in the slot machine 10, the slot machine 10 returns to a state in which the variable game cannot be executed without performing a setting operation. Here, the "state in which the variable game cannot be executed without performing a setting operation" means a state in which the variable game cannot be executed unless the multiplication number is set by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 17. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is started when both the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 are operated, the slot machine 10 returns to a state in which the variable game cannot be executed unless the multiplication number is set. That is, in this embodiment, if power supply is started while both the first operating means and the second operating means are being operated, the game returns to a state in which the variable game cannot be played unless a setting operation is performed.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, even after the power supply is stopped when the MAXBET button 18b is operated, if the power supply is started when only the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, the slot machine 10 does not return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is started when only the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, the slot machine 10 does not return to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation. At this time, the multiplication number information is initialized in the slot machine 10, so that the slot machine 10 returns to a state in which the variable game cannot be executed without performing a setting operation. The "state in which the variable game cannot be executed without performing a setting operation" here includes a state in which the variable game cannot be executed unless the multiplication number is set by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 17. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is started when only the set value switch 45 of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, the slot machine 10 returns to a state in which the variable game cannot be executed unless the multiplication number is set. That is, in this embodiment, if power supply is started when only the first operating means of the first and second operating means is being operated, the game returns to a state in which the variable game cannot be played unless a setting operation is performed.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the number of game media initialization process is executed after the power supply is stopped while the MAX BET button 18b is being operated, the slot machine 10 may return to a state in which a variable game can be played without performing any setting operations. That is, in this embodiment, when the number of game media initialization process is executed while a predetermined condition is met, the slot machine 10 may return to a state in which a variable game can be played without performing any setting operations.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) When a predetermined condition is met, when a game medium number initialization process that initializes credit information is executed, a state in which a variable game can be executed may be entered without performing a setting operation. By returning to a state in which a variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, various confirmation operations can be performed, such as whether a variable game can be executed, after power supply is started, without setting a multiplier. Note that when the game medium number initialization process is executed, the credit information is initialized, and there is no benefit for the player. In other words, it is difficult to imagine that a state in which a variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation due to the intentional start of power supply by the player.

In this way, for example, an administrator who wishes to perform various confirmation tasks, such as whether a variable game can be played, without setting a bet number can place the variable game in a state in which it can be played without performing any setting operations, while preventing players from intentionally placing the game in such a state. By configuring it in this way, it is possible to properly return to normal operation when power supply is started.

(2) When the effect display device 15 reaches a state in which the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations, a game possible notification effect is executed to notify the player that the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations. This allows the player to realize that the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations and to take appropriate action, even if the player unintentionally reaches a state in which the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations, and thus allows the player to return to the normal state.

(3) If the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is being operated, a predetermined condition is met. In other words, by operating the MAXBET button 18b in advance when the power supply is stopped, a state in which a variable game can be run without performing any setting operations will be achieved when the power supply is started again. In this way, in order to achieve a state in which a variable game can be run without performing any setting operations, the relevant MAXBET button 18b is operated when the power supply is stopped, making it easier to perform the operation to achieve a state in which a variable game can be run without performing any setting operations.

(4) If power supply is started when both the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 are operated, the state in which the variable game cannot be played without a setting operation is restored. On the other hand, if power supply is started when only the clear button 46 of the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, the state in which the variable game can be played without a setting operation can be restored. In other words, depending on whether the setting value switch 45 is operated in addition to the clear button 46 when power supply is started, it is possible to select whether to return to a state in which the variable game cannot be played without a setting operation or a state in which the variable game can be played without a setting operation, and an appropriate return can be made.

(5) If power supply is started while the clear button 46 is operated, at least the credit information is initialized. For this reason, there is no benefit to the player in starting power supply when only the clear button 46 of the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, and returning to a state in which the variable game can be played without performing any setting operations. In other words, it is difficult to imagine that a player would intentionally start the power supply to make the variable game playable without performing any setting operations, and it is difficult to commit fraudulent acts such as starting the power supply for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage and making the variable game playable without performing any setting operations, and so a proper return can be made.

(6) The setting value switch 45 is configured to be able to maintain the state in which the setting value switch 45 is operated even if the operation of the setting value switch 45 is terminated after the setting value switch 45 is operated and the operation of the setting value switch 45 is thereby brought into an operated state. For this reason, even if the clear button 46 is configured such that the state in which the clear button 46 is operated is not maintained and the clear button 46 is brought into a not-operated state when the operation of the clear button 46 is terminated after the clear button 46 is operated and the clear button 46 is brought into an operated state, the difficulty of operating both the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 can be reduced.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.
In some or all of the processes in steps S101 to S103, some or all of the controls executed when the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43 may be different from those executed when the special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43. In the process of step S107, some or all of the controls executed when the special multiplier information is stored may be different from those executed when the special multiplier information is not stored. Even if the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 may be configured to wait until the wait time has elapsed in the process of step S113. In some or all of the processes in steps S114 to S116, some or all of the controls executed when the special multiplier information is stored may be different from those executed when the special multiplier information is not stored.

- If special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 may be configured to determine the negative result of step S104 and execute step S105. The control executed in step S105 may be the same or different between a case where special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43 and a case where special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43.

- If special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 may be configured to repeatedly execute the processing of step S107 until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive.

- Even if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, some or all of the processes in steps S108 to S112 may be performed. For example, the main CPU 41 may be configured to perform a role selection in step S109 even if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43. In other words, after returning to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing any setting operation, the role selection may be performed in conjunction with the execution of the variable game.

- In the processing of step S117, even if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the same control as when special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43 may be performed. For example, even if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, a role selection may be performed, and the main CPU 41 may search for a symbol that can be stopped on the pay line YL from among symbols located within a predetermined pull-in range based on the result of the role selection and the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23.

・Even if the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the process of step S119 may be performed. For example, even if the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the process of step S119 may be performed. Similarly, even if the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the process of step S120 may be performed in the same manner as when the special multiplier information is not stored in the main RWM 43. And, even if the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, the process of step S121 may be performed. In the above configuration, for example, even if the special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, a prize may be awarded. That is, if a symbol combination for which a prize is determined is derived in a variable game executed after the variable game is returned to a state in which the variable game can be executed without performing a setting operation, a prize may be awarded.

- Even if special multiplier information is stored in the main RWM 43, in step S122, the main CPU 41 may be configured to perform some or all of the following processes: winning number counting process, game state transition process, and presentation state transition process.

- After the state in which the variable game can be executed without performing any setting operation is reached, and multiple variable games have been executed, the special multiplier information may be erased. In this case, after the state in which the variable game can be executed without performing any setting operation is reached, multiple variable games can be executed without performing any setting operation.

- Even during a period during which the game progress processing is being performed in which an interruption of the settlement processing is permitted (for example, the period from when the processing of step S101 is performed until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive), if special multiplier information is stored, the interruption of the settlement processing may be prohibited. For example, if special multiplier information is stored, the settlement control may not be executed. Also, within a period during which an interruption of the settlement processing is permitted during the game progress processing, the interruption of the settlement processing may be permitted even if special multiplier information is stored. For example, the settlement control may be executable even if special multiplier information is stored.

When the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is being operated, this corresponds to the MAXBET button 18b being operated with the power supply being stopped. When the power supply is started while the set value switch 45 is being operated, this corresponds to the set value switch 45 being operated with the power supply being started. Similarly, when the power supply is started while the clear button 46 is being operated, this corresponds to the clear button 46 being operated with the power supply being started.

- When a predetermined condition is met, when the game media number initialization process is executed, the game may be configured to be in a state where a variable game can be run without performing any setting operations. In addition, when a predetermined condition is met, the game may be configured to be in a state where a variable game can be run without performing any setting operations, regardless of whether the game media number initialization process has been executed. Also, when a predetermined condition is met, when the setting change initialization process is executed, the game may be configured to be in a state where a variable game can be run without performing any setting operations. For example, when a predetermined condition is met, when the game media initialization process and the setting change initialization process are executed, the game may be configured to be in a state where a variable game can be run without performing any setting operations.

- The game possible notification effect may be configured to continue to be executed after the variable game has started, once it has become possible to execute the variable game without performing any setting operations. For example, the game possible notification effect may be configured to be executed from the time the variable game has become possible to execute without performing any setting operations, until the variable game ends. The game possible notification effect need not be executed. For example, the game possible notification effect may be configured to be executable even when the stop promotion notification effect is being executed. The game possible notification effect may be configured to be executed by some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. In this case, the effect device that executes the game possible notification effect realizes the function as a notification means.

- The stop promotion notification effect may be configured to be executed once the variable game can be executed without performing any setting operation. The stop promotion notification effect may be configured so that the execution content (execution mode) changes each time a reel stops. The stop promotion notification effect may be configured to end when all reels have stopped. The stop promotion notification effect may not be executed. For example, the stop promotion notification effect may be configured to be executable even when a game possible notification effect is being executed. The stop promotion notification effect may be configured to be executed by some or all of the decorative lamp 13, speaker 14, and effect display device 15.

・The predetermined condition is configured to be satisfied when the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is operated, but instead of or in addition to this, the predetermined condition may be configured to be satisfied. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the power supply is stopped while the 1BET button 18a is operated, or when the power supply is stopped while the start lever 20 is operated. For example, even if the MAXBET button 18b is operated, the predetermined condition may be satisfied only when the credit at that time is equal to or greater than the minimum multiplier. That is, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is operated when the credit is equal to or greater than the minimum multiplier. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is operated when the credit is equal to or greater than 1. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when the power supply is stopped while the MAXBET button 18b is operated when the credit is equal to or greater than 1. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when the power supply is stopped while the replay is in operation, for example. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when the power supply is stopped while the multiplier is equal to or greater than 1. In addition, the predetermined condition does not have to be satisfied depending on the situation when the power supply is stopped. For example, the predetermined condition may be configured to be satisfied when the power supply is started while the MAXBET button 18b is being operated. For example, the predetermined condition may be configured to be satisfied when the power supply is started while an operating means inside the machine is being operated. The operating means inside the machine may be either one or both of the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46, or may be an operating means different from either the set value switch 45 or the clear button 46.

- Even if power supply is started when both the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 are operated, it may be possible to return to a state in which the variable game can be played without performing a setting operation. Conversely, if power supply is started when only the clear button 46 of the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, it may be configured to return to a state in which the variable game cannot be played without performing a setting operation. Also, if power supply is started when only the setting value switch 45 of the setting value switch 45 and the clear button 46 is operated, it may be possible to return to a state in which the variable game can be played without performing a setting operation.

- When power supply is started while the clear button 46 is operated, some or all of the information stored in the main RWM 43 other than the credit information may be initialized. When power supply is started while the set value switch 45 is operated, some or all of the information stored in the main RWM 43 other than the multiplier information may be initialized. For example, when power supply is started while both the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 are operated, it may be configured so that only one of the multiplier information and the credit information is initialized.

- The setting value switch 45 may be configured so that when the setting value switch 45 is operated and the setting value switch 45 is in an operated state, and then the operation of the setting value switch 45 is terminated by releasing the hand, the setting value switch 45 does not remain in an operated state, but instead becomes in a non-operated state.

- The clear button 46 may be configured so that after the clear button 46 is operated and the clear button 46 is in an operated state, the clear button 46 remains in an operated state even if the operation of the clear button 46 is terminated by releasing the hand.

The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which a bonus game is generated (awarded) when a symbol combination (bonus stop) corresponding to a bonus role is derived in a variable game. The period during which the bonus game is generated may be configured to be included in an advantageous zone. Incidentally, in a slot machine capable of generating a bonus game, the state in which the winning of a bonus role is permitted is also called a "carry-over state" or "inside state."

The storage means in which the credit information is stored (in the above embodiment, the main RWM 43) may be different from the storage means in which the multiplier information is stored (in the above embodiment, the main RWM 43). For example, when the storage means in which the credit information is stored is the first storage means and the storage means in which the multiplier information is stored is the second storage means, the configuration may be as described below. When the power supply is started when the set value switch 45 is operated, at least a part of the information stored in either the first storage means or the second storage means may be initialized. On the other hand, when the power supply is started when the clear button 46 is operated, at least a part of the information stored in either the first storage means or the second storage means may be initialized. For example, when the power supply is started when the set value switch 45 is operated, at least a part of the information stored in the first storage means may be initialized, while when the power supply is started when the clear button 46 is operated, at least a part of the information stored in the second storage means may be initialized. For example, the first storage means and the second storage means may be provided on the same substrate or on different substrates.

・The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses gaming media other than medals. For example, it may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses gaming balls (pachinko balls) as gaming media. In addition, the gaming medium may be managed by data (information). That is, the slot machine 10 may be a so-called managed gaming machine. That is, the slot machine 10 may be a medalless gaming machine. In a medalless gaming machine, instead of credits or in addition to credits, the number of medals owned, including medals lent from the sand unit SU, may be stored as data (information). The number of medals owned is also called balls owned or medals owned. In a medalless gaming machine, information that can identify the number of medals owned corresponds to information on the number of owned gaming media related to the number of owned gaming media. In addition, in a medalless gaming machine, the means (e.g., storage means) for managing data (information) related to balls owned and the means (e.g., storage means) for managing multiplying number information related to multiplying number may be the same or different. For example, a board (e.g., a medal count control board) may be provided with an RWM that stores data (information) related to the balls held, in addition to the main board 40 on which the main RWM 43 that stores the bet information is provided. For example, the control means (e.g., the main control CPU) that handles the bet information and the control means (e.g., the medal count control CPU) that handles the data (information) related to the balls held may be the same or different. In addition, in a medal-less gaming machine, the settlement control in this embodiment may be applied to the control of paying back (transferring) the balls held to the sand unit SU. In addition, the settlement control in this embodiment may be applied to the control of returning the number of medals set as the bet to the balls held that are stored as data. The medals in a medal-less gaming machine can also be called virtual media. The virtual media corresponds to the gaming value.

- The machine may be configured so that credits can be increased even while a variable game is being played. For example, if a variable game is being played and the credits have not reached the upper limit, the machine may be configured so that credits can be increased by one by inserting a medal through the medal insertion slot 17. In a medal-less gaming machine, for example, the machine may be configured so that medals lent from the sand unit SU can be added to the balls held, which are stored as data, even while a variable game is being played.

The minimum multiplier may be 1 or more, for example, 3.
The gaming machine may not have some or all of the insertion possible lamp 31, replay lamp 32, start lamp 33, advantageous zone lamp 34, odds display unit 35, credit display unit 36, and payout display unit 37. For example, the gaming machine may not have the insertion possible lamp 31. In addition, the gaming machine may not have the credit display unit 36. Furthermore, the various light-emitting units (lamps and displays) of the information panel 30 do not need to be provided in the same member (in the above embodiment, the information panel 30), and for example, some or all of the light-emitting units may be provided in a member separate from the other light-emitting units.

The slot machine 10 may be embodied as a slot machine having only either the 1 BET button 18a or the MAX BET button 18b.
The type of the setting value may be one type. Even if there are multiple types of setting values, the same role selection table may be used in the role selection for some of the multiple setting values. In addition, the setting value does not have to be configured to be changeable.

・The function of the main board 40 in the above embodiment may be divided into multiple boards. The main CPU 41 may be composed of multiple CPUs mounted on a single board. For example, the function of the main board 40 in the above embodiment may be divided into different boards. For example, the control means (in the above embodiment, the main CPU 41) that executes the process of initializing the credit information and the control means (in the above embodiment, the main CPU 41) that executes the process of initializing the multiplication factor information may be divided into different control means. At this time, the control means that executes the process of initializing the credit information and the control means that executes the process of initializing the multiplication factor information may be provided on different boards. Also, for example, the function of the main board 40 in the above embodiment may be divided into a main board and a medal count control board. For example, the function of the main CPU 41 in the above embodiment may be divided into a main control CPU and a medal count control CPU. The function of the main ROM 42 in the above embodiment may be divided into a main control ROM and a medal count control ROM. For example, the function of the main RWM 43 in the above embodiment may be divided into a main control RWM and a medal count control RWM. In addition, the set value switch 45 and the clear button 46 may be provided on different boards. For example, when the storage means for storing credit information and the storage means for storing multiplier information are different, each storage means may be provided on a different board. In such a configuration, for example, the set value switch 45 may be provided on the board on which the storage means for storing multiplier information is provided, while the clear button 46 may be provided on the board on which the storage means for storing credit information is provided.

- The functions of the sub-board 50 in the above embodiment may be realized by dividing them into multiple boards. For example, a display board that specializes in controlling the performance display device 15, a sound board that specializes in controlling the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps 13 may be provided, and a master board that provides overall control over these boards may also be provided. The sub-CPU 51 may also be composed of multiple CPUs implemented on a single board.

・The slot machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko game machine. In pachinko game machines, a jackpot game generally occurs after a jackpot lottery is won. In pachinko game machines, game balls correspond to game value. In pachinko game machines, for example, when a ball removal button is operated to pay off game balls stored in a storage tray (so-called upper tray or lower tray) that stores game balls, the stored game balls are paid off electrically and the settlement may be made. In addition, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine that can store the number of game balls as data and can execute a variable game by consuming the game balls stored as data by firing them. In other words, the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko game machine (so-called managed game machine) that does not pay out physical game media. The game balls stored as data can also be called virtual media. The virtual media corresponds to game value. In a pachinko gaming machine as a managed gaming machine, the settlement control in this embodiment may be applied to the control of paying back game balls as held balls to the sand unit SU. As with the slot machine 10, the pachinko gaming machine may be configured so that a setting value can be set. The pachinko gaming machine may also be configured so that a jackpot lottery is held according to the set setting value. For example, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery may be varied depending on the setting value.

Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be described below.
(A-1) A gaming machine that has a storage means capable of storing various types of information and that can run a variable game after a setting operation to consume gaming media has been performed, the gaming machine is equipped with an initialization means capable of executing an initialization process to initialize at least some of the information, the initialization process that can be executed when power supply is started includes a gaming media number initialization process that initializes information on the number of gaming media possessed, the gaming machine being characterized in that when the gaming media number initialization process is executed when a predetermined condition is met, the gaming machine may enter a state in which a variable game can be run without performing a setting operation.

(A-2) A gaming machine according to technical idea (A-1) that is equipped with a notification means, which notifies the player that a variable game can be played without performing a setting operation when the variable game can be played without performing a setting operation.

(A-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (A-1) or technical idea (A-2) that is equipped with a specific operation means and is configured such that an upper limit that can be set as a multiplier can be set by a setting operation that operates the specific operation means, and in which the predetermined condition is met when the power supply is stopped while the specific operation means is being operated.

(B-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a variable game after a setting operation for consuming game media is performed, the gaming machine is equipped with a power switch and an operating means different from the power switch, the operating means including a first operating means and a second operating means, and when power supply is started while both the first operating means and the second operating means are in a state in which the variable game cannot be played without a setting operation, the gaming machine is characterized in that, when power supply is started while only the second operating means of the first operating means and the second operating means is in a state in which the variable game can be played without a setting operation.

(B-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (B-1) that includes a storage means capable of storing various information, the information including possessed gaming media number information relating to the number of possessed gaming media and multiplier information relating to a multiplier, and when power supply is started while both the first operating means and the second operating means are being operated, both the possessed gaming media number information and the multiplier information are initialized, whereas when power supply is started while only the second operating means of the first operating means and the second operating means is being operated, at least the possessed gaming media number information of the possessed gaming media number information and the multiplier information is initialized.

(B-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (B-1) or technical idea (B-2), in which the first operating means is configured to be able to maintain the state in which the first operating means is operated even if the operation of the first operating means is terminated after the first operating means is operated and the second operating means is operated and the second operating means is configured to not maintain the state in which the second operating means is operated and to become a state in which the second operating means is not operated when the operation of the second operating means is terminated after the second operating means is operated and the second operating means is operated.

10...Slot machine 13...Decorative lamp 14...Speaker 15...Performance display device 16a-16c...Reels 17...Medal insertion slot 18...BET button 18a...1BET button 18b...MAXBET button 19...Settlement button 20...Start lever 21-23...Stop buttons 30...Information panel 31...Insert possible lamp 32...Replay lamp 33...Start lamp 34...Advantageous zone lamp 35...Multiplier display section 36...Credit display section 37...Payout display section 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RWM 45...Setting value switch 46...Clear button 50...Sub-board 51...Sub-CPU 52...Sub-ROM 53...Sub-RWM 60...Power supply unit 61...Power switch 62...Back-up power supply HU...Hopper unit SE1 to SE3...Reel sensor

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In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game after a setting operation for consuming gaming media is performed,
A power switch,
and an operating means different from the power switch,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means,
When power supply is started while both the first operating means and the second operating means are being operated, the game returns to a state in which the variable game cannot be executed unless a setting operation is performed,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when power supply is started when only the second operating means of the first operating means and the second operating means is being operated, the gaming machine can return to a state in which a variable game can be played without performing any setting operations. A storage means capable of storing various information is provided,
The information includes owned gaming media number information regarding the number of owned gaming media and multiplier information regarding the multiplier,
When power supply is started while both the first operating means and the second operating means are being operated, both the possessed game medium number information and the bet number information are initialized,
A gaming machine as described in claim 1, wherein when power supply is started when only the second operating means of the first operating means and the second operating means is operated, at least the possessed gaming media number information of the possessed gaming media number information and the multiplier number information is initialized. The first operation means is configured to be capable of maintaining the state in which the first operation means is operated even after the operation of the first operation means is terminated after the first operation means is operated to enter the operated state,
The gaming machine of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second operating means is configured such that after the second operating means is operated to place the second operating means in an operated state, when the operation of the second operating means is terminated, the state in which the second operating means is operated is not maintained, and the second operating means is placed in a non-operated state.

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