JP4825126B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable, and in particular, an image display device separately from a variable display device. It relates to a slot machine provided.

  Conventionally, in order to receive a winning combination including a bonus combination in this type of slot machine, generally, an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated) is won and a winning flag is set. Must be set. In particular, the setting of the bonus winning flag has one of the most important information for the player because it greatly affects the player's interests. Therefore, in order to improve the fun of the game, information regarding the presence / absence of setting of the bonus winning flag in many slot machines is announced by production, and information regarding the presence / absence of setting of the bonus winning flag in continuous production over a plurality of games is provided. Some of them will be notified.

  Such a slot machine effect may be performed by light emission of a light emitting means, output of sound, control of an accessory, etc., but in recent years, it is performed by displaying an image on an image display device. Many. When performing an effect by displaying an image, the effect data corresponding to the effect to be executed among the effect data stored in the ROM is transferred to a predetermined area of the RAM (VRAM), and the image data is further stored in the frame buffer of the RAM. A process of unfolding and displaying an image on the image display device must be performed.

  Here, the data reading speed from the ROM is generally higher than the data reading speed from the RAM, and it takes a relatively large overhead to transfer the effect data from the ROM to a predetermined area of the RAM. Become. In some cases, the effect data is stored in the ROM after being compressed or encrypted. In such a case, considerable overhead is required for decompression and decryption of the effect data. Therefore, there is a game machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine in which effect data frequently used at the time of power-on is transferred in advance to a predetermined area of the RAM (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-201859 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, if all the subsequent effects are performed according to the effect data transferred to a predetermined area of the RAM when the power is turned on, the overhead can be greatly reduced. When the effect data other than the effect data transferred when the power is turned on becomes necessary, the effect data stored so far may be expelled and the newly required effect data may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. Must be written. When the original production data is needed again, the same thing must be done after all. Therefore, the overhead cannot be sufficiently reduced.

  On the other hand, since the continuous production described above is performed over a plurality of games, the production data of the continuous production is generally larger in data amount than the production data of the production performed only for one game. It becomes a thing. Therefore, when transferring the effect data of the continuous effect from the ROM to the predetermined area of the RAM, a larger overhead is required than when transferring the other effect data from the ROM to the predetermined area of the RAM. In the conventional slot machine, the effect data of the continuous effect is not handled differently from the other effect data, and thus the overhead as described above may be a problem.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and is required for reading out the image element data of continuous production from the image element data storage means (ROM) and writing to the image data storage means (RAM). An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent unnecessary overhead from occurring.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified can be displayed in a variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by a result being displayed and winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
An image display device (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
A plurality of types of image element data (each corresponding to a plurality of types of effects executed by displaying images on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) including continuous effects that continue between two or more continuous effects games) Image element data storage means (CGROM 205) for storing characters) in advance;
A means for storing data so as to be readable and writable, and a temporary storage area (on the VRAM) in which image element data (character) corresponding to the effect being executed among the plurality of types of image element data (character) is temporarily written. Image data storage including a general character buffer L2) and a frame area (drawing area (display area) on the VRAM) in which image data is drawn based on the image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area Means (SDRAM 210);
Effect mode selection means (effect mode change processing by the CPU 91a) for selecting any effect mode from a plurality of effect modes in accordance with the player's operation;
Effect control means (CPU 91a, graphic controller 200) for controlling execution of effects by displaying images on the image display device in accordance with the progress of the game and the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means;
With
The production control means includes
The image element data (character) of the continuous effect corresponding to the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection unit is read from the image element data storage unit (CGROM 205) in the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started, and is read. Continuous effect data writing means for writing continuous effect image element data into the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM);
Image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) is read out, and image data is read from the frame area (drawing area (display on the VRAM) on the basis of the read image element data. Image data drawing means for drawing in the area));
An image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area (display area (drawing area on the VRAM)) is displayed on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) every predetermined frame period (V blank). Display control means,
Including
The effect mode selection means is a currently selected effect mode when a player performs a selection operation of a procedure that requires a predetermined number of games equal to or greater than the number of consecutive effect games (reverse pressing of three games in succession). When a different production mode is selected and the predetermined procedure is not started by the player, or when the predetermined procedure is started by the player and the operation is performed by a procedure different from the predetermined procedure during the predetermined number of games. To maintain the currently selected effect mode without selecting the different effect mode,
The production control means may be configured such that after the predetermined procedure is started by the player, an operation is performed during the predetermined number of games in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, or the predetermined number of games is required. A continuous production start prohibiting means for prohibiting the start of execution of the continuous production in a period until the production mode is selected after the procedure is performed (period in which the selection operation is performed);
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the player changes to the effect mode different from the currently selected effect mode, it is necessary to perform a selection operation of a predetermined procedure that requires a predetermined number of games equal to or greater than the number of continuous effect games. Until the continuous effect image element data is written in the temporary storage area and the corresponding continuous effect is finished, the continuous effect image element data based on the effect mode different from the currently selected effect mode is stored. It is never written to the temporary storage area. For this reason, when the production mode is changed during the continuous production once started, generally, the image element data of the continuous production having a large amount of data is read from the image element data storage means and stored in the temporary storage area of the image data storage means. It is possible to eliminate the overhead of writing.
In addition, since the continuous production is not newly started during the period when the player is selecting the production mode, the continuous production starts during the period during which the production mode is selected. It is possible to eliminate the overhead caused by the change of the effect mode during the execution of the continuous effect.
In addition, by changing the procedure for changing to the presentation mode different from the presentation mode currently selected by the player as a selection operation of a predetermined procedure that requires a predetermined number of games that is equal to or greater than the number of continuous presentation games, Is not changed, so that the player is not prohibited from selecting the production mode during the continuous production, and the selection operation is always performed in the same procedure regardless of whether or not the production is in continuous production. Thus, the effect mode is changed, so that the player can change the effect mode without a sense of incongruity.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.
The selection operation of a predetermined procedure that requires a predetermined number of games that is equal to or greater than the number of continuous effect games is an operation procedure that requires a period that is equal to or greater than the maximum number of games required for a continuous effect. Over the number of games, the number of games is greater than the maximum number of games required for continuous operation, or the operation procedure for continuously performing game operations (stop operation by reverse pressing or irregular pressing, game start with a specific number of bets) in a specific procedure Although the operations in each game are different, there are operation procedures for performing operations in accordance with certain rules (for example, reverse pressing in the first game, middle pressing in the second game, reverse pressing in the third game, etc.) Applicable.
In addition, when the player performs a selection operation of a predetermined procedure that requires a predetermined number of games equal to or greater than the number of the continuous effect games, the effect mode selection means has an effect mode different from the currently selected effect mode. The selection may be that the presentation mode is automatically changed by performing a selection operation of a predetermined procedure that requires a predetermined number of games equal to or greater than the number of continuous effects games, or a predetermined number of games equal to or greater than the number of continuous effects games A selection screen for selecting a production mode is displayed by performing a selection operation of a predetermined procedure that requires an operation mode, a production mode is selected on the selection screen, and the production mode is changed to the selected production mode. Also good.
Further, when the continuous production start prohibiting unit is configured to operate by program control, the execution of the continuous production by the production control unit is actively prohibited during the period when the selection operation is performed by the player. The program is created not to be implemented by a program that performs control, but is created so that a routine for starting execution of continuous performance is not called during a period in which the selection operation of the predetermined procedure is performed by the player .

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes
The image element data (character) of the demonstration effect (standby effect) that is executed when the state where the game is not progressing after the game ends continues to be read from the image element data storage means (CGROM 205) after the game ends, Demo effect data writing means for writing the read image element data (character) of the demonstration effect (standby effect) into the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM);
After the continuous effect data writing means writes the image element data (character) of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) until the execution of the continuous effect ends. Demo production prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the demonstration production (standby production);
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the image element data of the continuous effect is written in the temporary storage area, and the execution of the demo effect is prohibited until the continuous effect corresponding to this is finished. Since writing to the temporary storage area is prohibited, the image element data for continuous production is not erased from the temporary storage area by writing the image element data for demonstration production. For this reason, for demonstration effects unrelated to the progress of the game, the overhead of reading out the continuous effect image element data from the image element data storage means and writing them in the temporary storage area of the image data storage means occurs. Can be eliminated.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, there are a plurality of types including a special prize (special role) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a general prize (general role) other than the special prize. A means for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated, the fact that the special prize (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) is allowed to be generated, and a specific general prize among the general prizes Predetermining means (the CPU 41a is capable of simultaneously determining that the generation of (1 (1), 1 (2)) is allowed. The CPU 41a has a big bonus (1) +1 (1), a big bonus in the internal lottery. (1) + 1 (2), Big Bonus (2) + 1 (1), Big Bonus (2) + 1 (2) when winning flag is set)
The production control means starts execution of the continuous production (1 sheet (1), 1 sheet (2) when it is determined by the prior determination means that the generation of the specific general winning is permitted. ) Won the prize, won the prize, or missed the chance and derived the opportunity to start the continuous production),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if a specific general prize has occurred, it may be determined that the special prize will be allowed to occur, so the special prize accompanying the transition to the special gaming state is allowed. Can maintain the player's expectation of being Furthermore, since the continuous production starts when the occurrence of a specific general prize that can be expected to be determined to allow the generation of a special prize is permitted, It is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation that the generation of a prize is permitted.

The slot machine of configuration 1 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The variable display device fluctuates by rotating display bands (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R). A display device for deriving and displaying a display result in each of the plurality of variable display areas (left reel, middle reel, right reel) that can be displayed;
A slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results derived in the variable display area,
Respective derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results of the plurality of variable display areas;
Before the display result of at least one of the variable display areas is derived, a special prize (special role) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a general prize (general role) other than the special prize Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings to be included (the CPU 41a draws a special combination and a general combination in a normal gaming state);
Derivation control means (reel stop control by the CPU 41a) for performing control for deriving the display result of the variable display area corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means when the derivation operation means is operated;
With
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived in any of the plurality of variable display areas, a derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area is provided for the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived. From a plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify a display result (stop position) derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time of operation (area number assigned for each number of steps for one symbol), Control pattern selection means for uniquely selecting a control pattern corresponding to the determination result (internal winning state) of the pre-decision means (selecting data creation tables corresponding to all reels at the start of reel rotation and selecting the selected data) Processing to create a stop control table corresponding to all reels from the creation table)
When the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display area by the control pattern selection means when the derivation operation means is operated Control for deriving the display result uniquely specified for the number of steps as the display result of the variable display area (control for stopping the reel at the stop position corresponding to the stop operation position with reference to the stop control table) Done
The control pattern selection means includes
When the pre-determining means determines that the special winning (big bonus (1) / big bonus (2)) is allowed to occur, at least one of the number of steps ( Specific display results for region numbers 6-8, 12-14, 17 / region numbers 4-7, 12-14, 17) "Replay watermelon bell" of 2-4 symbols that constitute a chance eye , 8-10 symbols “Bell / Red 7 / Bell”, 15-17 symbols “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon”) for special winning control pattern (BB (1) RB / BB (2) A special winning control pattern selecting means for selecting a reel stop control by a stop control table corresponding to the item,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the specific general prize (1 (1) / 1 (2)) is permitted, the display result ( The number of steps different from the number of steps (region numbers 1 to 3, 16 to 21 / region numbers 9 to 15) for specifying the “blue 7” symbol / display result including the “red 7” symbol (region numbers 4 to 15 / The specific display result is specified with respect to at least one step number (area numbers 4-8, 10-14 / area numbers 6-8, 17-21) of area numbers 1-8, 16-21). A specific general winning control pattern selecting means for selecting a specific general winning control pattern (reel stop control by the stop control table corresponding to the item of 1 (1) / 1 (2));
When it is determined that any winnings are not permitted by the pre-determining means (losing), a display result other than the specific display result is specified from any of the step numbers. Non-winning control pattern selection means for selecting a non-winning control pattern (reel stop control by a stop control table corresponding to the item of loss);
Including
The production control means starts the execution of the continuous production when the specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display area (the continuous production starts when the chance eye is derived) )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is determined by the pre-decision means that the generation of the special prize is permitted or the determination that the generation of the specific general prize is permitted and the specific general prize is generated. When it is not possible, it is possible to derive a specific display result that cannot be derived when any winnings are not allowed by the predetermining means, so that a specific display result is derived. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation that a special winning is permitted.
In addition, in the state where it is not determined that the special winning is permitted, when the predetermining means does not allow any winning, that is, in the state that occupies most of the normal times, a specific display result is derived. It is possible to derive a specific display result by making a decision to allow the occurrence of a specific general prize by the predetermining means, so that it corresponds to the decision result of the predetermining means Even when the control pattern to be selected is uniquely selected, it is possible to derive a specific display result at an appropriate ratio without being affected by the skill of the player.
Furthermore, since the continuous production starts when a specific display result that can be expected to allow the occurrence of the special prize is derived, the continuous presentation is executed, It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the generation is allowed.

The slot machine of configuration 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and configuration 1 ,
The variable display device fluctuates by rotating display bands (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R). A display device for deriving and displaying a display result in each of the plurality of variable display areas (left reel, middle reel, right reel) that can be displayed;
A slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results derived in the variable display area,
Respective derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results of the plurality of variable display areas;
Before the display result of at least one of the variable display areas is derived, a special prize (special role) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a general prize (general role) other than the special prize Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings to be included (the CPU 41a draws a special combination and a general combination in a normal gaming state);
Derivation control means (reel stop control by the CPU 41a) for performing control for deriving the display result of the variable display area corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means when the derivation operation means is operated;
With
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has already been derived in any one of the plurality of variable display areas and a display result has not yet been derived in another variable display area, a display result has not yet been derived. Display results derived for the variable display area with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor (area number assigned for each number of steps for one symbol) at the time when the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area is operated. The determination result (internal winning state) of the pre-determining means and the display result of the variable display area from which the display result has already been derived (stop of the stopped reel) from a plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify (stop position) Control pattern selection means for uniquely selecting the control pattern corresponding to the (position) combination (corresponding to the other reel when any one reel stops) That selects the data preparation table, including a process) to create a stop control table corresponding to the reel in the change from the selected data generation table,
When the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display area by the control pattern selection means when the derivation operation means is operated Performing a control for deriving a display result uniquely specified from the number of steps as a display result of the variable display area (a control for stopping the reel at a stop position corresponding to the stop operation position with reference to the stop control table),
The control pattern selection means includes
When the pre-determining means determines that the special winning (big bonus (1) / big bonus (2)) is allowed to occur, at least one of the number of steps ( Specific display results for region numbers 6-8, 12-14, 17 / region numbers 4-7, 12-14, 17) "Replay watermelon bell" of 2-4 symbols that constitute a chance eye , 8-10 symbols “Bell / Red 7 / Bell”, 15-17 symbols “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon”) for special winning control pattern (BB (1) RB / BB (2) A special winning control pattern selecting means for selecting a reel stop control by a stop control table corresponding to the item,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the specific general prize (1 (1) / 1 (2)) is permitted, the display result ( The number of steps different from the number of steps (region numbers 1 to 3, 16 to 21 / region numbers 9 to 15) for specifying the “blue 7” symbol / display result including the “red 7” symbol (region numbers 4 to 15 / The specific display result is specified with respect to at least one step number (area numbers 4-8, 10-14 / area numbers 6-8, 17-21) of area numbers 1-8, 16-21). A specific general winning control pattern selecting means for selecting a specific general winning control pattern (reel stop control by the stop control table corresponding to the item of 1 (1) / 1 (2));
When it is determined that any winnings are not permitted by the pre-determining means (losing), a display result other than the specific display result is specified from any of the step numbers. Non-winning control pattern selection means for selecting a non-winning control pattern (reel stop control by a stop control table corresponding to the item of loss);
Including
The production control means starts the execution of the continuous production when the specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display area (the continuous production starts when the chance eye is derived) )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is determined by the pre-decision means that the generation of the special prize is permitted or the determination that the generation of the specific general prize is permitted and the specific general prize is generated. When it is not possible, it is possible to derive a specific display result that cannot be derived when any winnings are not allowed by the predetermining means, so that a specific display result is derived. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation that a special winning is permitted.
In addition, in the state where it is not determined that the special winning is permitted, when the predetermining means does not allow any winning, that is, in the state that occupies most of the normal times, a specific display result is derived. Since it is possible to derive a specific display result by making a decision to allow the occurrence of a specific general prize by the predetermining means, the determination result of the predetermining means is already Even when a control pattern corresponding to a combination of display results in the variable display area from which the display results are derived is uniquely selected, a specific display result can be obtained at an appropriate rate without being affected by the skill of the player. It can be derived.
Furthermore, since the continuous production starts when a specific display result that can be expected to allow the occurrence of the special prize is derived, the continuous presentation is executed, It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the generation is allowed.

A slot machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first structure, and the second structure ,
The effect control means performs control to interrupt the continuous effect being executed and display an error notification screen on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) when an error occurs during the execution of the continuous effect. Including error display control means,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, error notification can be appropriately performed even during continuous performance.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4 , the image element data writing means writes the image element data (character) of the error notification screen, and the image element data (character) of continuous effect in the temporary storage area. Is written in a dedicated area (error character buffer L3) allocated separately from the general-purpose area (general character buffer L2), and the effect control means interrupts the continuous effect when the error is resolved In this way, the image element data of the error notification screen is assigned to a dedicated area separately from the general-purpose area in which the continuous effect image element data is written in the temporary storage area. As a result, the image element data for continuous production is written from the temporary storage area by writing the image element data on the error notification screen. There is no possibility that would be removed by. For this reason, in order to display an error notification screen that is not directly related to the progress of the game, the image element data of the continuous effect is read again from the image element data storage unit as the continuous effect is resumed after the error is resolved. It is possible to eliminate the redundant overhead of writing to the temporary storage area of the data storage means.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4 , the production control means stops the continuous production after the error generated during the execution of the continuous production is canceled, so that the continuous production is not resumed after the error is solved. In this way, after the error is resolved, the overhead of re-reading the image element data of the continuous effect from the image element data storage unit and writing it in the temporary storage area of the image data storage unit with the resumption of the continuous effect is possible. It can be eliminated.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing (not shown) whose front surface is open and a side end of the housing. It consists of a pivoted front door.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have “red 7 (black 7 in the figure)”, “blue 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “bell” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 3), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously provided in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. In addition, the liquid crystal display includes a non-glare type liquid crystal display in which the surface of the liquid crystal panel is subjected to non-glare processing and a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing (gloss processing) is performed. In this case, a glare type liquid crystal display in which the surface of the display area 51a is subjected to glare processing is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  Further, on the front door, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) are used for one medal. 1 bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number of the game, and using a credit, a predetermined number of bet numbers determined according to the game state within the range (in this embodiment, the normal game state and The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting 3 for RT (replay time) and 1 for the regular bonus described later, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (credits) And the settlement switch 10 operated when the game is started). 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, browsing and initialization of game history data relating to already played games, and operation when selecting an effect mode A selection switch 56 and a determination switch 57 are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  The front door also displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in a big bonus, which will be described later, and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Also, on the front door, 1 BET LED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 is lit, 2 BET LED 15 that notifies that the bet number is 2 is lit, and that 3 bets are set 3BETLED 16 to notify, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted by lighting, the start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, and the weight (previous game) (Waiting for starting reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay notifying that it is in a replay game to be described later Is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 3).

  Further, inside the front door, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, changing a set value described later And a set value indicator 24 for displaying the set value at that time during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, is provided in a hopper tank (not shown). ) Side or medal payout outlet 9 side, a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching, and a medal insertion sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side are provided. ing.

  Inside the casing, a reel unit (not shown) comprising the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reel sensor 33 capable of detecting the respective reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. A hopper tank (not shown) for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34 for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank from the medal payout opening 9, and paying out by driving the hopper motor 34. A payout sensor 35 for detecting a medal and a power supply box (not shown) are provided.

  On the front of the power supply box is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later 36, automatic selection for enabling / disabling the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement at the end of the big bonus, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) It functions as a settlement switch 29, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for releasing an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. Reset / setting that functions as a setting switch to change the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery Switch 38, the power switch 39 is provided which is operated to ON / OFF the power.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, three are determined in the normal gaming state and RT described later, and one is determined in the regular bonus described later. If medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) is placed on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. The Rukoto. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 100. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The power supply board 100 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power to each unit.

  The power supply board 100 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  In particular, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, voltages are supplied to at least a sub-control unit 91 (CPU 91a) described later and a display control circuit 92 described later, among the power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit. Power supply line for supplying voltage to a later-described liquid crystal drive circuit 215 mounted on the liquid crystal display 51, a power supply line for supplying voltage to an LED drive circuit 93 described later, and a voltage applied to a reel LED 55 described later. A power supply line to be supplied is wired electrically independently.

  Note that electrically independent wiring means that these wiring lines are provided in an electrically non-contact state even when they are wired on the same cable or the same substrate.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34, payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply substrate 100.

  Connected to the game control board 40 are the above-described one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, insertion medal sensor 31, and reel sensor 33. In addition, the above-described payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply substrate 100, and detection of these connected switches is detected. A signal is input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 10, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 100. The hopper motor 34 is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer having a CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 for controlling the game, random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 16383 in this embodiment) are used. A random number generation circuit 42 for generating, a sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit 44 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 100 , A motor driving circuit 45 that controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid driving circuit 46 that controls the driving of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a driving control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power supply voltage supplied to the LED drive circuit 47 and the slot machine 1 to be monitored is monitored. An interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a drop is detected. When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the CPU 41a is not inputted, a reset signal is sent to the CPU 41a. A reset circuit 49 to be applied and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 41a is provided with a plurality of registers (storage areas) for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing. Specifically, A and F registers (flag registers) that mainly store calculation data, B, C, D, E, H, and L registers that store general-purpose data, and data indicating the position of the program being executed PC register to be stored, SP register to store a stack pointer (an address indicating the current position of a stack area to be described later), an R register to store data indicating a memory block of the RAM 41c performing a refresh operation to be described later, and the RAM 41c There are provided IX and IY registers for storing data indicating a reference position when referring to a storage area, and an I register for storing data indicating the position of an interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs.

  The CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 includes a signal input terminal DATA, and detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 are input to the input port via the signal input terminal DATA. The input states of these signal input terminals DATA are monitored by the CPU 41a, and the CPU 41a executes a basic process that shifts in stages according to the input states of the signal input terminals DATA, that is, the detection states of various switches.

  In addition, the CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, four types of interrupts of interrupts 1 to 4 can be executed. For each interrupt, a counter mode (signal input from a trigger terminal CLK / TRG provided separately from the signal input terminal DATA) is provided. Can be selected and set between an interrupt mode that generates an external interrupt according to the number of times) and a timer mode (an interrupt mode that generates an internal interrupt according to the number of clock inputs of the CPU 41a).

  In the present embodiment, among the interrupts 1 to 4, interrupt 2 is set to the counter mode, interrupt 3 is set to the timer mode, and interrupts 1 and 4 are unused. The trigger terminal CLK / TRG is connected to the above-described power failure detection circuit 48, and the CPU 41a generates an interrupt 2 in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power failure detection circuit 48, and the power failure described later. Interrupt processing (main) is executed. Further, the CPU 41a generates an interrupt 3 every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment), and performs a timer interruption process (main) described later. Execute. Moreover, although the interrupts 1 and 4 are set to unused, the interrupts 1 and 4 may generate | occur | produce by noise etc. For this reason, when interrupts 1 and 4 occur, the CPU 41a executes an unused interrupt process that immediately returns to the original process.

  The CPU 41a is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of interrupt processing based on the occurrence of any one of interrupts 1 to 4, and a plurality of interrupts occurred simultaneously. In this case, interrupts to be executed with priority in the order of interrupts 2, 3, 1, 4 are set. In other words, when interrupt 2 and other interrupts occur simultaneously, interrupt 2 is prioritized and when interrupt 3 and interrupt 1 or 4 occur simultaneously, interrupt 3 is prioritized. To run.

  Further, the CPU 41a temporarily stores the data in use stored in the register in a later-described stack area provided in the RAM 41c at the start of interrupt processing based on the occurrence of any of the interrupts 1 to 4. The data saved in the stack area at the end of the interrupt process is returned to the register.

  As the RAM 41c, a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) is used, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a is provided with the above-described R (refresh) register for performing this refresh operation. The R register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b, and the value is updated every execution time of one instruction. .

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It is like that.

  Further, the CPU 41a acquires the state of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 at the time of activation, and sets the stop function valid / invalid and the automatic checkout function valid / invalid in a specific register of the CPU 41a. It has become. The state of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 is acquired only at the time of activation, and the stop / automatic checkout function is enabled / disabled based on the acquired state. Even if the switch 29 is operated, the validity / invalidity of the stoppage and automatic settlement function is not newly set.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number. In this embodiment, 0 to 16383 is defined as the range. The CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 in accordance with the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are not used as they are extracted by the hardware random number function, but are processed and used by software. Details thereof will be described in detail. The CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main), and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function).

  The CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with the selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 described above, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 disposed on the front door of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. The components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d. The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 for effect control and an effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the connected liquid crystal display 51, an LED LED circuit 93 that controls driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a power source A reset circuit 95 that provides a reset signal to the CPU 91a when the initialization command from the CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, or a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; Clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information, slot A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub-control unit 91 when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. The CPU 91a receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the detection of the switches connected to the effect control board 90, and performs various controls for performing the effect. Each part of the mounted control circuit is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). An interrupt terminal (not shown) of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command among command transmission lines. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. The CPU 91a executes a timer interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Further, an interrupt terminal (not shown) of the CPU 91a is connected to a graphic controller 200 (to be described later) of the display control circuit 92, and the CPU 91a periodically (every 33.3 ms in this embodiment) from the graphic controller 200. An interrupt is generated based on the input of the output V blank interrupt signal, and the V blank interrupt process is executed.

  Further, the CPU 91a is based on inputs of a transfer end interrupt signal, a read end interrupt signal, and a drawing end interrupt signal that are output from the graphic controller 200 at the end of transfer processing, reading processing, and drawing processing, which will be described later. An interrupt is generated to execute a transfer end interrupt process, a read end interrupt process, and a drawing end interrupt process. The transfer end interrupt signal is connected to the normal signal input terminal in addition to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 91a, and the CPU 91a can detect the transfer end interrupt signal via the input port in addition to the interrupt terminal. It is like that.

  The interrupt terminal (not shown) of the CPU 91a is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98 described above, and the CPU 91a generates an interrupt in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Then, a power interruption interruption process (sub) described later is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  Unlike the CPU 41a, the CPU 91a executes interrupt processing based on interrupts other than the interruption interrupt processing (sub) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal (INT). Even if it is in the middle, interrupt the corresponding process and execute the command reception interrupt process, and execute the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority even if other interrupts except the power interruption interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time It is supposed to be. Note that interrupts other than interrupts based on the input of the strobe signal (INT) are prohibited during execution of interrupt processes other than the power interruption interrupt process (sub). On the other hand, in the interruption interrupt processing (sub), other interruption processing including command reception interruption processing is completely prohibited, and even if other interruptions occur at the same time, interruption interruption processing (Sub) is executed with the highest priority.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and while the backup power is supplied, the CPU 91a performs a refresh operation so that the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained. It has become.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. Hereinafter, the setting value changing operation will be described.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 detects a voltage drop signal, the power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and the data for destructive diagnosis (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, that is, In addition to storing specific data other than 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. ing. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis On the condition that the data value is also correct, the processing state of the CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c. If the data value is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and a RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error, thereby disabling the progress of the game. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change mode described above. It will not be released until

  In addition, the CPU 41a determines whether or not the bet number set in the internal lottery process described later is a bet number according to the gaming state, and whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery is an appropriate value. judge.

  Even when the set bet number is not the bet number according to the gaming state, or when the set value used for the internal lottery is not an appropriate value, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM abnormal error code is set and the RAM is set. The game is controlled to an abnormal error state and the progress of the game is disabled. As described above, unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new setting is made in the setting change mode described above. It will not be released until a value is set.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus, a normal gaming state, and an RT (replay time) as a gaming state. Among these, 1 is defined as the prescribed number of bets corresponding to the regular bonus. 3 is defined as the prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state and RT. For this reason, when the gaming state is a regular bonus, the game can be started when the betting number is set to 1, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT, the betting number is set to 3. And the game can be started. In this embodiment, when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set, all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated, and the specified number corresponding to the gaming state is If it is 1, all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated when 1 is set as the bet number, and if the specified number is 3 according to the gaming state, 3 is set as the bet number. All winning lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  FIG. 4 shows a winning combination table. The winning combination table is stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the combination numbers (1 to 14) assigned in the order in which the lottery is performed corresponding to combinations of combinations and combinations to be selected in the internal drawing. ) Is registered.

  In the slot machine 1, as a special role, a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a regular bonus, a cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and a bell as a small role are replayed. Replay is defined as a role. In addition, combinations of combinations in the slot machine 1 include big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (1) +1 (1), big bonus (2) +1 (1), Big bonus (1) +1 (2) and big bonus (2) +1 (2) are defined. That is, the total number of combinations of combinations and combinations is 14.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the combination of combinations and combinations of combinations that are subject to lottery differ depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT, or regular bonus. Furthermore, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT, whether or not any special role is being carried over (whether or not it is already set in the winning flag of the special role that any special role has been won) ) Also depends on the combination and combination of combinations that are subject to lottery. In this embodiment, a state number corresponding to the gaming state is assigned, and when performing an internal lottery, a state number corresponding to the current gaming state is set, and a role to be a lottery object is determined according to this state number. It becomes possible to specify. Specifically, when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, “0” is set as the state number, and when no special combination is carried over at RT, the state number is set. When “1” is set and any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, “2” is set as the state number, and when any special combination is carried over at RT “3” is set as the state number, and “4” is set as the state number in the case of a regular bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT and no special role is carried over, that is, when the state number is set to “0” or “1”, the big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Regular Bonus, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) +1 (1), Big Bonus (2) +1 (1 ), Big Bonus (1) + 1 (2), Big Bonus (2) + 1 (2), Replay, Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), Bell, ie all combinations and combinations of roles Is subject to internal lottery. When the game state is the normal game state or RT and any special role is carried over, that is, when the state number is set to “2” or “3”, replay, cherry, 1 Sheet (1), sheet (2), bell, that is, a combination of combination and combination after combination number 10 is a target of internal lottery. When the game state is a regular bonus, that is, when the state number is set to “4”, cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), bell, that is, a combination of the combination and combination of the combination number 11 and later. The combination is subject to internal lottery.

  Cherry is awarded when the “Cherry” symbol is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, and two medals are paid out in the normal gaming state and RT, and the regular bonus Will pay out 15 medals. If the “Cherry” symbol stops at the upper or lower level of the left reel, the combination of cherries will be aligned on the two winning lines L2 and L4 or the winning lines L3 and L5. Since you won the cherry on the winning line, 4 medals will be paid out in the normal gaming state and RT, but in the regular bonus, even if you win the cherry on the 2 winning lines, Since the upper limit of the number of medals to be paid out in one game is set to 15, only 15 medals are paid out. One (1) is awarded when a combination of “blue 7-red 7-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and one medal is awarded in the normal gaming state and RT. In the regular bonus, 15 medals are paid out. One (2) is awarded when a combination of “Red 7-Blue 7-Watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and one medal is awarded in the normal gaming state and RT. In the regular bonus, 15 medals are paid out. A bell is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is placed on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and in the normal gaming state and RT, eight medals are paid out, and a regular bonus. Will pay out 15 medals.

  The replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged in any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and RT. When a replay is won, the medals will not be paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets no longer required to be set in the next game (the regular bonus will not be replayed and will always be 3) This is substantially the same as when three corresponding medals are paid out.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and RT. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state or RT to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed, or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  The big bonus is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” or a combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and RT. . When the big bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. When transitioning to the big bonus, the transition to the regular bonus is performed at the same time as the transition to the big bonus, and when the regular bonus ends, if the big bonus has not ended, the transition is made to the regular bonus again and repeated until the big bonus ends Controlled by regular bonus. That is, during the big bonus, the regular bonus is always controlled. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus exceeds 465. At this time, the regular bonus is ended regardless of whether the regular bonus end condition is satisfied. While the game state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  When it is necessary to distinguish between the big bonus by “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the big bonus by “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2 ). Further, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) described above may be collectively referred to simply as “bonus”.

  Also, in this embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the symbol “cherry” is derived on one of the winning lines for the left reel, and when winning the cherry, in addition to the above-mentioned medal payout, Only when the game is not carried over) and the lottery probability of the small role is the same as the normal gaming state, but shifts to the replay time (RT) where the winning probability of replay is high. While the gaming state is at RT, the RT flag is set in the RAM 41c. Then, the RT is ended by reaching the specified number of games (3 games in the present embodiment) without winning any bonus or by winning any bonus before reaching the specified number of games.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired as described later. And, for each combination of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state, according to the obtained random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values of each combination of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state and setting value Done. In this embodiment, based on the number of judgment values for each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination, and a range of determination values for the combination of general combination and special combination is won. And the winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general combination and a special combination may be won simultaneously in one game. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are exclusively drawn.

  Each combination and combination of combinations determined according to the game state is referred to in the order of combination numbers registered in the winning combination table shown in FIG.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT and no special role is carried over, that is, when “0” or “1” is set as the state number, the winning combination table is referred to, Numbers 1 to 14 and combinations of roles, that is, big bonus (1) [number 1], big bonus (2) [number 2], regular bonus [number 3], big bonus (1) + cherry [ Role number 4], Big bonus (2) + Cherry [Role number 5], Big bonus (1) +1 (1) [Role 6], Big bonus (2) +1 (1) [Role 7], Big Bonus (1) +1 (2) [Role 8], Big Bonus (2) +1 (2) [Role 9], Replay [Role 10], Cherry [Role 11], 1 (1 ) [Position number 12], 1 sheet 2) [winning numbers 13, Bell [winning number 14 are sequentially read as a target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the game state is the normal game state or RT and any special combination is carried over, that is, when the state number is set to “2” or “3”, the winning combination table is referred to. Then, the combination of the combination of combination number 10-14, that is, replay [port number 10], cherry [port number 11], 1 sheet (1) [port number 12], 1 sheet (2) [port number 13] , [Bell number 14] are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  Further, when the game state is a regular bonus, that is, “4” is set as the state number, the winning combination table is referred to and combinations of the combinations of the combination numbers 11 to 14, that is, cherry [portion number 11] 1 sheet (1) [port number 12], 1 sheet (2) [port number 13], and bell [port number 14] are sequentially read out as the internal lottery target roles.

  In the internal lottery, when the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles and the state number indicating the current gaming state are added to the random number for internal lottery, and the result of the addition overflows In addition, it is determined that the combination or combination of combinations is won.

  Then, when winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the combination of combination or combination determined to be selected is stored in the internal winning flag storage work (iwin_fLag) assigned to the RAM 41c. Set. The internal winning flag storage work (iwin_fLag) consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is general It is assigned as a general role storage work in which a winning flag for a role is set. Specifically, when any of the roles (special roles) of the role numbers 1 to 3 is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storing work, and the general role is stored. Clear the winning flag set for the workpiece. In addition, when any of the role numbers 4 to 9 (special role + general role) is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storing work, A winning combination flag indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If any of the combination numbers 10 to 14 (general combination) is won, a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  The number of determination values of each combination and combination of combinations is read according to the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role-specific table (not shown) stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41.

  The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored in one byte. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area of two bytes. The number of determination values is registered in correspondence with the above-described state number that can specify the gaming state. This is because even if the combination is the same combination or combination, the winning probabilities may differ depending on the gaming state. The number of determination values may be common regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  Also, the number of medals to be paid out when winning each winning combination is registered in the role-specific table. However, only the cherry, which is a small role, 1 (1), 1 (2), and a bell, are the targets for paying out medals when winning a prize.

  The big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus winning are accompanied by a transition of the gaming state, and are not eligible for paying out medals. The replay does not involve the payout of medals, but since it is not necessary to insert medals used for setting the bet amount in the next game (always the normal gaming state or RT), it is substantially the same as paying out 3 medals.

  The storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on the addresses registered in the role-specific table is provided in the address area assigned to the ROM 41 b of the main control unit 41.

  FIGS. 5A and 5B and FIGS. 6A to 6C are diagrams showing an example of the relationship between the value of the random number for internal lottery, the number of determination values of each combination and combination of combinations, and winning. is there. In FIG. 5 (a), when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, in FIG. 5 (b), when no special combination is carried over in RT, the normal game is shown in FIG. 6 (a). An example when any special combination is carried over in the state, in FIG. 6B, when any special combination is carried over in RT, and in FIG. Each is shown. FIGS. 5A and 5B and FIGS. 6A to 6C show examples where the set value is 6. FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) +1 (1), Big Bonus (2) +1 (1), Big Bonus (1) +1 (2), Big Bonus (2) +1 (2), Replay, Cherry, 1 sheet (1), 1 sheet (2), and Bell are subject to internal lottery. Further, in this embodiment, with the setting value 6, the number of determination values of each combination when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state is 20, 20, 31, 10, 10, 5, 5, 5, 5, 2245, 76, 153, 153, 2082 are registered, respectively, and the big bonus (1), which is the target of the internal lottery first, adds the judgment value number 20 and the addition result overflows. When 16364 to 16383 are obtained as random numbers for internal lottery, the winning combination is obtained.

  Next, the big bonus (2) that is the subject of the internal lottery is obtained by adding 40, which is the sum of the judgment value number 20 of the big bonus (1) and the judgment value number 20 of the big bonus (2). The winning combination is obtained when 16344 to 16363, which will overflow, are obtained as random numbers for internal lottery. Similarly, the regular bonus is a big bonus when 16313-16343 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and the big bonus (1) + cherry is a big bonus when 16303 to 1631 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. (2) + Cherry is obtained when 16293-16302 is obtained as a random number for internal lottery, Big Bonus (1) +1 (1) is obtained when 16288-16292 is obtained as a random number for internal lottery , Big Bonus (2) + 1 (1), 16283-16287 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, Big Bonus (1) + 1 (2), random numbers for internal lottery are 16278-16282 As a big bonus (2) + 1 (2), 16273-16277 are random numbers for internal lottery The replay is acquired when 14028-16272 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and the cherry is 1 (1) when 13952-14027 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery (1 ) When 13799-13951 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, 1 (2) is acquired when 13646-13798 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, When it is acquired as a random number for lottery, it is determined that each is a win. When 0 to 11563 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  The approximate winning probability of each combination and combination of combinations calculated based on the number of judgment values is the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus ( 2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) +1 (1), Big Bonus (2) +1 (1), Big Bonus (1) +1 (2), Big Bonus (2) +1 (2), Replay , Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), bell, 1 / 819.2, 1 / 819.2, 1 / 528.5, 1/1638, 1/1638, 1/3277, 1/3277, 1/3277, 1/3277, 1 / 7.3, 1 / 215.6, 1 / 107.1, 1 / 107.1, and 1 / 7.87.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when no special combination is carried over in RT, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) + cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 1 (1), Big Bonus (2) + 1 (1), Big Bonus (1) + 1 (2), Big Bonus (2) + 1 (2) ), Replay, Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and Bell are subject to internal lottery. In this embodiment, each of the cases where no special role is carried over at RT at the set value 6 20, 20, 31, 10, 10, 5, 5, 5, 5, 2245, 76, 153, 153, 2082 are registered as the number of judgment values for each combination. Probability is 1 / 819.2, 1 / 819.2, 1 / 528.5, 1/1638, 1/1638, 1/3277, 1/3277, 1/3277, 1/3277, 1 / 1.34 , 1 / 215.6, 1 / 107.1, 1 / 107.1, 1 / 7.87.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, only replay, cherry, one piece (1), one piece (2), and the bell are inside. In this embodiment, 2245, 96, 163, 163, 2082 are determined as the number of judgment values for each combination when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state at the set value 6 in this embodiment. The approximate winning probabilities of each combination are 1 / 7.3, 1 / 170.7, 1 / 100.5, 1 / 100.5, and 1 / 7.87.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when any special role is carried over in RT, only replay, cherry, 1 piece (1), 1 piece (2), and the bell are internal lottery. In this embodiment, 12245, 96, 163, 163, 2082 are registered as the number of judgment values of each combination when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state with the setting value 6. The approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1 / 1.34, 1 / 170.7, 1 / 100.5, 1 / 100.5, and 1 / 7.87.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the regular bonus, only the cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and bell are subject to internal lottery, and the number of judgment values for each combination in the regular bonus is as follows. , 12245, 96, 163, 163, 2082 are registered, and the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1 / 170.7, 1 / 100.5, 1 / 100.5, 1 / 1.03. It becomes.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the table index contains table creation data from the reference address (tabLe_index) when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state). Differences up to the address where the index data indicating the head address of the stored area is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address (tabLe_index).

  Specifically, Loss, Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), Bell, Replay, Big Bonus (1) (+ Loss), Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 1 (1), Big Bonus (1) + 1 (2), Big Bonus (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + Replay, Big Bonus (2) (+ Loss), Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + 1 (1), Big Bonus (2) + 1 (2), Big Bonus (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + Replay, Regular Bonus (+ Loss), Regular Bonus + Cherry, Regular Bonus + 1 (1), regular bonus + 1 (2), regular bonus + bell, regular bonus + replay table Index data indicating the leading address of the formation data is stored area is stored. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, if the same control is applied (for example, big bonus (1) + replay winning, big bonus (2) + replay winning, regular bonus + replay winning In this case, the same address is stored as index data. In such a case, the stop control table is created by referring to the same table creation data. Will be.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. As shown in FIG. 8, 21 areas (frames) divided into 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one rotation of the reel. Area numbers 1 to 21 from the position are assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data, as shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number) located in the lower symbol area of the fluoroscopic window 3. It is a table in which the number of sliding frames when detected is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table of each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control for deriving the display result to the corresponding reel will be described. If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is obtained by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, an area (stop point in the figure) corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area (stop operation point in the figure) corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position in which the stop operation is detected. It stops at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area of the fluoroscopic window 3).

  Further, in the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the table index, the number of sliding frames that draws the winning combination as much as possible within the range of 4 frames to the address corresponding to the case where one of the roles is won, and draws the winning combination so that there are no winning combinations. The index data that identifies the data for creating the table for which is defined is stored, and for the table creation in which the number of sliding frames to be drawn so that none of the roles are aligned is stored in the address corresponding to the case where the loss is won Stores index data for specifying data. For this reason, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn in the range of 4 frames to the maximum, and the number of sliding symbols to be drawn so that the winning combinations are not aligned is determined. The reel stop control is performed, and if no winning combination is selected, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames that do not have any winning combination is defined is created, and the reel stopping control is performed. Done. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed to align them and stop. The symbol of the winning combination will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  Also, in the table index, the address corresponding to the case where a small role is elected with a special role carried over from before the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Bell, etc.) The number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role can be drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the stop operation position where the selected special role cannot be drawn within the range of the maximum 4 frames is selected. The index data for specifying the data for creating the table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the maximum number of frames is drawn in the range of 4 frames is stored, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the special roles that have been elected within the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to align and stop them. If you can't draw a special role that you have won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, you can align the symbols of the small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, control is performed to stop them together, and the symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the special combination is drawn, and the small combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, in the table index, when the re-game player is elected in the state where the special game has been carried over from before the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Replay, etc.), the re-game player has 4 frames. Index data for specifying data for creating a table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. As will be described later, “replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range, so if the special player is carried over from before the previous game, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Regardless of the operation timing, the re-game players will always win together. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the “bell” and “replay” are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames, for all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It can be stopped at any position within the range. That is, when the winning flag for the bell and the replay is set, the winning combination can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player.

  In addition, when the winning flag for replay is set, if the left reel is still rotating, the “Replay” symbol will be used as the stop control table for the middle reel and the right reel. A stop control table for drawing on L2 or L5 is created, and when the “replay” symbol is stopped on at least one winning line L2 or L5 for the middle reel or the right reel, the stop control table for the left reel is 5 The “replay” symbol of the number, that is, when the symbol is stopped on the winning line L2 or L5, the “replay” symbol excluding the “replay” symbol that also stops the “cherry” on the winning line L1 is a drawing range of 4 frames A stop control table is created to draw on the winning line L2 or L5, and the middle reel and right reel are moved from the left reel. When stopped first, the “replay” symbol is drawn on the winning line L2 or L5, and when the left reel is stopped thereafter, the “replay” symbol other than No. 5 is always placed on the winning line L2 or L5. Therefore, for example, when the “replay” symbol No. 5 stops on the winning line L2 or L5 of the middle reel and the right reel, the replay and the cherry are not won simultaneously. In the left reel, the 2nd “Replay” design and the 7th “Replay” design are arranged within 4 frames, so even if control is performed to avoid the 5th “Replay” design, Regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player, the replay can always be won. If the left reel is stopped while all the reels are still rotating when the replay winning flag is set, except for the case where the replay and cherry win at the same time, A stop control table for drawing the “replay” symbol into any of the pay lines L1 to L5 within the drawing range of 4 frames is created. That is, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combination of “replay” can be arranged in any of the winning lines L1 to L5.

  In addition, when the winning flag for the bell is set, if the left reel is still rotating, the “bell” symbol is always used as the stop control table for the middle reel and the right reel. A stop control table is drawn in on L1, and when the “bell” symbol is stopped on at least one winning line L1 of the middle reel or the right reel, the “bell” symbol is used as the stop control table for the left reel. A stop control table for drawing on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of 4 frames is created, and when the middle reel or the right reel is stopped before the left reel, the “bell” symbol is drawn on the winning line L1, Thereafter, when the left reel is stopped, the “bell” symbol is always drawn on the winning line L1. In the left reel, the “bell” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are not arranged in succession. For this reason, the bell can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player, and the bell and the cherry are not simultaneously won. If the left reel is stopped while all the reels are still rotating when the bell winning flag is set, except for the case where the bell and cherry win at the same time, A stop control table for drawing the “bell” symbol into any of the pay lines L1 to L5 within the drawing range of 4 frames is created. That is, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combination of “bells” can be arranged in any of the winning lines L1 to L5.

  Next, chance eyes and reach eyes will be described. The chance in the present embodiment is a display mode that can be derived when any bonus is won in the normal gaming state, or when one (1) or one (2) is won. In this embodiment, the display result of the left reel is “Replay Watermelon Bell” of No. 2-4, or “Bell Red 7 Bell” of No. 8-10, “Replay of No. 15-17 "Blue 7 Watermelon" stops and no display of the winning lines is on the winning line. As a result of displaying the middle reel, "Cherry Replay Cherry" of No. 11-13, 21, 1, 2 The “Cherry Bell Cherry” of the design stops, and the display mode in which none of the roles are aligned on the winning line and the display result of the right reel are “Replay Cherry Blue 7” of the 10th to 12th designs. Stop and any Have applied the display mode also not aligned on a winning line as a chance eyes.

  The reach eye is a display mode that can be derived only when any bonus (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus) is won in the normal gaming state. As a result of the display on the left reel, the display mode in which “blue 7 / watermelon / blue 7” of symbols 16 to 18 stops is the reach of all bonuses, and symbols 20, 20, 1 or 12 to 14 The display mode in which the symbol “Replay Watermelon Bell” has stopped and none of the combinations are on the winning line is applied as the reach of the big bonus (1) or regular bonus.

  In this embodiment, when one of the bonuses is won in the normal gaming state, or when one (1), one (2) is won, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R Regardless of the order in which the stop operations are performed, it is controlled so that chances can be derived. Regardless of the order in which they are performed, the reach is controlled so that it can be derived. You may be able to derive the chance eyes and reach eyes.

  Here, an example of reel stop control when the chance eyes and reach eyes are derived will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows a case where no combination is won in the normal gaming state (losing), and one piece (1) is won without any bonus being carried over (1 piece (1)). If none of the bonuses have been carried over and 1 (2) has been won (1 (2)), if no bonus has been carried over and cherries have been won (Cherry), If the big bonus (1) or regular bonus is won and no other role is won (BB (1) RB), the big bonus (2) is won and no other role is won It is a figure which shows the stop control table of the left reel selected in case (BB (2)).

  First, when no winning combination is won in the normal gaming state (losing), the stop control table corresponding to the item of losing in FIG. 8 is selected as the stop control table for the left reel. In this stop control table, “replay watermelon bell” of symbols 2 to 4 for all area numbers, “bell / red 7 bell” of symbols 8 to 10 and “ "Replay Blue 7 Watermelon", 12-14 design "Replay Watermelon Bell", 16-18 design "Blue 7 Watermelon Blue 7", 20, 21, 1 design "Replay The number of sliding frames for which a display result other than “watermelon bell” is specified is determined, and 2 to 4 are display results that constitute a chance eye when a stop operation of the left reel is detected at any timing. In the display result of the "Replay / Watermelon / Bell" of the symbols, the "Bell / Red 7 / Bell" of the symbols 8 to 10, and the "Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon" of the symbols 15 to 17 and the reach There is a 12-14 pattern "Replay Watermelon Bell" No. 6-18 symbols “Blue 7 / Watermelon / Blue 7”, 20, 21, No. 1 symbol “Replay / Watermelon / Bell” will not be derived as a display result and will eventually be a chance or reach Does not hold.

  When one (1) is won in a state where no bonuses are carried over in the normal gaming state (1 (1)), the one shown in FIG. The stop control table corresponding to the item of) is selected. In this stop control table, the display result is specified in which “blue 7” constituting one (1) combination stops on any winning line for the area numbers 1 to 3 and 16 to 21. The number of sliding symbols is determined. Particularly, for the region numbers 18 and 19, the number of sliding symbols for specifying “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 is determined. In addition, “Replay Watermelon Bell” of symbols 2 to 4 is specified for the region numbers 4 to 8, and “Bell Red 7 Bell” of the symbols 8 to 10 is specified for the region numbers 10 to 14. The number of sliding frames is determined, and the number of sliding frames is specified, in which display results other than the display results including the display mode that configures the chance eyes and the reach eyes for other area numbers are specified.

  Therefore, the timings of the area numbers 1 to 3 and 16 to 21, that is, the “blue 7” symbols constituting the combination of one (1) can be drawn in a range of a maximum of 4 frames and stopped on any winning line. When a stop operation of the left reel is detected at a possible timing, a display result in which the “blue 7” symbols constituting one (1) combination stop on any winning line is derived. In particular, when the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timings of the area numbers 18 and 19 among the timings at which the “Blue 7” symbol can be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames and stopped on any of the pay lines The 15th to 17th symbols “Replay Blue 7 Watermelon” are derived, and if one (1) combination is not complete on the winning line, other winning combinations will be aligned on the winning line. Since there is nothing, chances will be established. Also, when the left reel stop operation is detected at the timings of the region numbers 4 to 8 among the timings at which the “blue 7” symbol cannot be drawn in the range of a maximum of 4 frames and stopped on the winning line, When “replay watermelon bell” of symbols 2 to 4 is derived as a display result, and a stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of area numbers 10 to 14, “bell bell” of symbols 8 to 10 is detected. “Red 7 Bell” is derived as a display result, and in these cases, the winning combination is not finally arranged on the winning line, and therefore, a chance is established. In addition, even if a stop operation of the left reel is detected at any other timing, the display mode constituting the chance eyes and reach eyes is not derived as the display result, and the chance eyes and reach eyes are finally obtained. Is not true.

  In addition, among the display results constituting these chance eyes, a stop operation is detected at a timing at which the “Blue 7” symbol cannot be stopped on the winning line, that is, at a timing at which one (1) cannot be won. Stop operation position (area number) where the number of sliding symbols specifying “Replay / Watermelon / Bell” of symbols 2-4 and “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of symbols 8-10 are determined. Is greater than the number of stop operation positions (area numbers) in which the number of sliding symbols for which the display result of “Blue 7” stopping on any winning line is specified is 1 in the normal gaming state. In the case where only the sheet (1) has been won, a higher rate than the display result in which “blue 7” constituting the combination of the sheet (1) stops on any winning line is derived, Chance eyes Among the displayed results, the “Replay Watermelon Bell” and the 8th to 10th symbols derived when the stop operation is detected at a timing when one (1) cannot be won. "Bell / Red 7 / Bell" will be derived.

  When one (2) is won in the state where no bonus has been carried over in the normal gaming state (1 (2)), the one shown in FIG. The stop control table corresponding to the item of) is selected. In this stop control table, the number of sliding frames for specifying the display result that “red 7” that constitutes one (2) combination stops on any winning line for the region numbers 9 to 15 is specified. In particular, for the region numbers 12 and 13, the number of sliding symbols for specifying “bell, red 7, bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols is determined. In addition, “Replay / Watermelon Bell” of symbols 2 to 4 is specified for region numbers 6 to 8, and “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 is specified for region numbers 17 to 21. The number of sliding frames is determined, and the number of sliding frames is specified, in which display results other than the display results including the display mode that configures the chance eyes and the reach eyes for other area numbers are specified.

  Therefore, the timing of the area numbers 9 to 15, that is, the timing at which the “red 7” symbol constituting the combination of one (2) can be drawn in the range of a maximum of 4 frames and stopped on any winning line. When a stop operation of the left reel is detected, a display result in which the “red 7” symbols constituting one (2) combination stop on any winning line is derived. In particular, when a stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of area numbers 12 and 13 among the timing at which the “red 7” symbol can be drawn in a range of up to 4 frames and stopped on any of the pay lines The 8th to 10th symbols “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” are derived, and if one (2) combination is not completed on the winning line, other winning combinations will be aligned on the winning line. Since there is nothing, chances will be established. Also, when the left reel stop operation is detected at the timing of the area numbers 6 to 8 among the timings at which the “red 7” symbol cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames and stopped on the winning line, When the “replay watermelon bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols is derived as the display result and the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area numbers 17 to 21, the “replay / watermelon bell” of the 15th to 17th symbols is detected. “Blue 7 / Watermelon” is derived as the display result, and in these cases, the winning combination is not finally arranged on the winning line, and therefore, a chance chance is established. In addition, even if a stop operation of the left reel is detected at any other timing, the display mode constituting the chance eyes and reach eyes is not derived as the display result, and the chance eyes and reach eyes are finally obtained. Is not true.

  In addition, among the display results constituting these chance eyes, a stop operation is detected at a timing at which “Red 7” symbol cannot be stopped on the winning line, that is, at a timing at which one (2) cannot be won. Stop operation position (area number) in which the number of sliding symbols specifying “Replay / Watermelon Bell” of symbols 2 to 4 and “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 is determined. Is larger than the number of stop operation positions (area numbers) in which the number of sliding symbols for which the display result indicating that “Red 7” stops on any winning line is specified is 1 in the normal gaming state. In the case where only the sheet (2) is won, a higher rate than the display result that “red 7” constituting the combination of the sheet (2) stops on any winning line is derived, Chan Among the display results constituting the eyes, “Replay Watermelon Bell” and 15 to 17 of symbols 2 to 4 derived when a stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (2) cannot be won. The symbol “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” will be derived.

  When the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus is won in the normal gaming state and any other combination is not won, the stop control table for the left reel is set in the item BB (1) RB in FIG. A corresponding stop control table is selected. In this stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for specifying the “replay watermelon bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols is determined for the region numbers 6 to 8, and 8 to 10 for the region numbers 12 and 13 are determined. The number of sliding symbols for which “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the design symbol is specified is determined, and the number of sliding symbols for which “21, 21 and 1” “Replay Watermelon Bell” is specified for the region number 17 The number of sliding symbols for specifying “Replay Watermelon Bell” of the 12th to 14th symbols for the region number 16 is determined, and the “Replay Blue” for the 15th to 17th symbols for the region number 17 is determined. “7.Watermelon” is specified, and the number of sliding symbols specifying “Blue 7, Watermelon, Blue 7” in the 16th to 18th symbols for the area numbers 18 and 19 is determined respectively. For other area numbers. Eye display result other than the display results and a display mode which constitutes a is the number of sliding frames specified are defined.

  Therefore, when the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area numbers 6 to 8, the “replay watermelon bell” of the symbols 2 to 4 is derived as the display result, and finally on the winning line Since there will be no winning combination, a chance will be established. If the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area numbers 12 and 13, the symbols “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols are derived as the display result, and finally the big on the winning line If the combination of bonus (1) is not complete, no other combination will be lined up on the winning line, and the chance will be established. When the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area number 17, “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 is derived as a display result, and the winning combination is finally placed on the winning line. Since there is no match, chances will be established.

  In addition, when the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area number 16, the “replay watermelon bell” of the symbols 12 to 14 is derived as the display result, and at the timing of the area number 1, the left reel is When a stop operation is detected, “Replay Watermelon Bell” of No. 20, 21, No. 1 is derived as a display result, and in any case, no winning combination is finally arranged on the winning line. Therefore, a reach that can appear only when the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus is won is established, and if a stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area number 18, 16-18. The symbol “blue 7, watermelon, blue 7” is derived as a display result, and a reach that is common to all bonuses is established.

  When the big bonus (2) is won in the normal gaming state and any other combination is not won, the stop control corresponding to the item of BB (2) in FIG. A table is selected. In this stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for specifying “replay watermelon bell” of symbols 2 to 4 is determined for the region numbers 4 to 7, and 8 to 10 for the region numbers 12 to 14 are determined. The number of sliding symbols for identifying the symbol “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” is determined, and for the region number 17, the number of sliding symbols for identifying “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” for the symbols 15-17 is determined. The number of sliding frames for which “blue 7, watermelon, blue 7” of the symbols 16 to 18 is specified for the region numbers 19 to 21 is determined. The number of sliding symbols for specifying a display result other than the display result including the display mode constituting the eye is determined.

  Therefore, when the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the region numbers 4 to 7, the “replay watermelon bell” of the symbols 2 to 4 is derived as the display result, and the region numbers 12 to 14 When the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of, the symbol “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols is derived as the display result, and the winning combination is finally arranged on the winning line. Since there is no chance, a chance will be established. If a stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of area number 17, “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 is derived as a display result, and finally a big is displayed on the winning line. If the combination of bonus (2) is not complete, no other combination will be aligned on the winning line, so a chance will be established. In addition, when the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area numbers 19 to 21, “blue 7 / watermelon / blue 7” of symbols 16 to 18 is derived as a display result and is common to all bonuses. The reach will be established.

  As described above, when any bonus is won in the normal gaming state and any other combination is not won, “Replay Watermelon Bell” of No. 2-4, No. of 8-10 A stop control table that can specify “bell / red 7 / bell”, “replay / blue 7 / watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 as a display result is selected as a stop control table for the left reel.

  In addition, when only one (1) is won in the normal gaming state, when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which one (1) cannot be awarded among the display results constituting the chance eye In addition, “Replay Watermelon Bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols and “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols can be specified as the display result, and the combination of one (1) is constituted. Stop control table that can specify “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 as a display result when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the “Blue 7” symbol can be stopped on the winning line. Is selected as the stop control table for the left reel.

  In addition, when only one (2) is won in the normal gaming state, when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which one (2) cannot be awarded among the display results constituting the chance eye In addition, “Replay watermelon bell” of symbols 2 to 4 and “Replay blue 7 watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 can be specified as display results, and constitute one (2) combination “ Stop control table that can specify “bell, red 7, bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols as a display result when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the “red 7” symbol can be stopped on the winning line Is selected as the stop control table for the left reel.

  As a result, when one of the bonuses is won in the normal gaming state and no other combination is won, or when only one (1) is won in the normal gaming state, or in the normal gaming state In this case, when only one winning combination (2) is won, reel stop control is performed based on a stop control table from which chances can be derived. In particular, when only one (1) is elected in the normal gaming state, when the “blue 7” symbols constituting the combination of one (1) cannot be stopped on the winning line, 2-4 It is possible to derive “Replay Watermelon Bell” of the symbols and “Bell, Red 7 and Bell” of the symbols 8 to 10 as the display results, and “Blue 7” constituting a combination of one (1) When the symbol can be stopped on the winning line, it is possible to derive “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of No. 15 to 17 as the display result, and only one (2) in the normal gaming state. When winning, if the “Red 7” symbols that make up the combination of two (2) cannot be stopped on the winning line, the “Replay Watermelon Bell”, No. 2-4 symbols, The 17th pattern When “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” can be derived as a display result, and the “Red 7” symbol constituting the combination of one (2) can be stopped on the winning line, the 8th to 10th The symbol “bell / red 7 / bell” can be derived as a display result.

  In addition, when any of the roles is not won in the normal gaming state, the “replay watermelon bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols constituting the chance eye, the “bell / red 7 • bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols A stop control table capable of specifying display results other than “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of symbols 15 to 17 is selected as the stop control table for the left reel. As a result, when any combination is not won in the normal gaming state, the reel stop control is performed based on the stop control table that does not derive the chance.

  Also, if any bonus is won in the normal gaming state and any other combination is not won, only one (1) is won in the normal gaming state, and in the normal gaming state In the case where only one (2) is elected, “Replay Watermelon” of the 2nd to 4th symbols constituting the chance chance when the stop operation is detected at the timing of the area numbers 6, 7, 12 and 13・ "Bell" or 8-10 symbols "Bell / Red 7 / Bell" are derived as display results, but if no role is won in the normal gaming state (losing), the area number 6, Even if a stop operation is detected at any of timings 7, 12, and 13, "Replay / Watermelon Bell" of symbols 2 to 4 or "Bell / Red 7 / Bell" of symbols 8 to 10 are displayed as display results. Derived Rukoto is not. That is, when the bonus or one (1), one (2) is won, the display result constituting the chance eye is derived by performing the left reel stop operation at the above timing. On the other hand, if no winning combination is won, even if the left reel is stopped at the same timing, the display result constituting the chance eye is not derived.

  Next, the symbol arrangement on the left reel will be described with reference to FIG. 2. The 9th “red 7” symbol constituting the combination of the big bonus (1) and the regular bonus, 1 (2) is the upper stage of the left reel, Display modes (area numbers 7-9, 8-10, 9-11) that stop at either the middle or lower level, the combination of the big bonus (2) and the combination of one (1) number 16 and 18 The display mode (region numbers 14-16, 15-17, 16-18, 17-19, 18-20) in which the “Blue 7” symbol of the number stops at any of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left reel Each is arranged beyond the maximum drawing range of 4 frames.

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 9 to 13) in which the 9th “red 7” symbol can be drawn on up to 4 frames and stopped on any winning line, You can draw the 16th “Blue 7” symbol up to 4 frames and stop it on any winning line, or you can draw the 18th “Blue 7” symbol up to 4 frames and stop it on any winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 1 to 3 and 16 to 21) that can be played, the “red 7” symbol of No. 9 is drawn up to 4 frames and stopped on any winning line I can't do that either. In other words, the “Blue 7” symbol does not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “Red 7” symbol can be drawn on the winning line, and the “Blue 7” symbol does not stop on the winning line. The Big Bonus (1), Regular Bonus (1), 1 piece (in the position where the “Red 7” symbol does not stop on the winning line no matter what timing the stop operation is performed within the range that can be pulled up. Since the “red 7” symbol constituting the combination of 2) and the “blue 7” symbol constituting the combination of the big bonus (2) and the combination of one (1) are respectively arranged, “red 7” "There is no stop operation position that can aim at the" blue 7 "symbol at the same time.

  In other words, in the left reel stop control table that is selected when the big bonus (2) or one (1) is won in the normal gaming state, the “Blue 7” symbol stops on any winning line. This is selected when the area numbers 1 to 3 and 16 to 21 in which the number of frames for drawing the display mode to be determined is set and the big bonus (1) or regular bonus, 1 (2) are won in the normal gaming state. In the stop control table for the left reel, the “Red 7” symbol is different from the region numbers 9 to 15 in which the number of frames for drawing the display mode in which the “Red 7” symbol stops on any winning line is different. There is no stop operation position at which the “blue 7” symbol can be aimed at the same time.

  In addition, in the normal gaming state, a display mode (No. 6 “cherry” symbols constituting a combination of cherries from which more medals are paid out than one (1) stops at one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left reel. Area number 4-6, 5-7, 6-8) and the 16th or 18th “blue 7” symbol that composes one (1) is on the upper, middle, or lower level of the left reel. The display modes (area numbers 14 to 16, 15 to 17, 16 to 18, 17 to 19, and 18 to 20) to be stopped are arranged so as to exceed the maximum drawing range of 4 frames.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 8, a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 6 to 12) at which a maximum of 4 frames of “No. 6” cherry can be drawn and stopped on any winning line. If done, draw up to 4 frames of the 16th or 18th “Blue 7” design and stop it on one of the winning lines, or place the 16th or 18th “Blue 7” design up to 4 frames. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position (area numbers 1 to 3 and 16 to 21) that can be pulled in and stopped on any of the winning lines, the “Cherry” symbol of No. 6 is a maximum of 4 frames. It cannot be pulled in and stopped on any winning line. In other words, the “Blue 7” symbol does not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “Cherry” symbol can be drawn on the winning line, and the “Blue 7” symbol does not stop on the winning line. In the normal gaming state, more medals are paid out to a position where the “Cherry” symbol does not stop on the winning line no matter what timing within the range that can be withdrawn. Since the “Cherry” symbol No. 6 constituting the cherry combination and the “Blue 7” symbol constituting one (1) combination are arranged, the “Cherry” symbol and the “Blue 7” symbol are arranged respectively. There is no stop operation position that can aim at the same time.

  In other words, in the stop control table of the left reel that is selected when the cherry is won in the normal gaming state, the number of frames for drawing the display mode in which the “cherry” symbol stops on any of the winning lines is determined. In the stop control table of the left reel selected when the area numbers 6 to 12 and one (1) is won in the normal gaming state, a display indicating that the “blue 7” symbol stops on any winning line Since the region numbers 1 to 3 and 16 to 21 in which the number of frames into which the mode is drawn are different are different, there is no stop operation position where the “cherry” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol can be aimed at the same time.

  On the other hand, the display pattern (area number 4-6, 5-7, 6-8) and chance chance that the 6th “cherry” symbol stops at the upper, middle or lower level of the left reel The “Replay Watermelon Bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols and the “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols are arranged within the maximum drawing range of 4 frames. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a stop operation position (region numbers 6 to 12) in which the number of sliding symbols for drawing the 6th “cherry” symbol at a maximum of 4 frames and stopping them on any winning line is determined, The number of sliding symbols to stop the “Replay Watermelon Bell” of the 2-4th symbol and the “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the 8th-10th symbol that constitutes the chance at the time of winning one (1) is determined. Since the stop operation positions (region numbers 4 to 8 and region numbers 10 to 14) partially overlap, the stop operation positions (region numbers 6 to 8 and region numbers 10 to 12) are stopped. If an operation is made, if the cherries are won, the 6th “cherry” symbol will stop on one of the winning lines, and if one is won (1), the chance will be configured "Replay watermelon bell", 2 to 4 symbols, 8 to 1 "Bell red 7 Bell" turn pattern is to be stopped.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. Then, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the big bonus, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time counter. The general work is a work in which data that can be initialized at the end of the big bonus, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus, are stored. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is satisfied by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 starts from the four at the end of one game when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed before the start of setting (before the transition to the setting change mode), at the end of the big bonus, and at the start. When the initialization condition is satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the use of the storage area of the RAM 41c is used. All areas except the middle stack area (including unused areas and unused stack areas) are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the big bonus. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  Next, commands that the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 makes a BET command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a gaming state to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a setting start command, and an initialization command are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number. When a medal is inserted, the one-BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Sent when

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control of each reel is performed.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game (whether it is a normal gaming state, a big bonus, a regular bonus, etc.), and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to a stand-by state, and when a certain time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without a bet amount being set after one game is over, or when a credit is entered. Sent when transitioning to the standby state with the settlement of. In the present embodiment, when the bet number is set to 1, even if a certain time elapses after the end of one game, the standby command is not transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence of the error state is sent, and a reset operation is performed to release the error state. At that time, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting is started, that is, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends.

  Each of these commands is generated in an activation process and a game process described later, temporarily stored in a command queue provided in a special work in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 receives a command transmitted by the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b, and displays the liquid crystal display based on the control content registered in the control pattern table. The various effect devices such as the device 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the CPU 91a receives a command, the CPU 91a receives among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. The control device corresponding to the type of the command is referred to, and the rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the CPU 91a receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and performs control corresponding to the newly received command. An effect based on the pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the CPU 91a is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The selected selection pattern is selected from a plurality of types of production patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected production pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the production pattern of the game.

  The control pattern table also includes specific commands (a winning determination command indicating the occurrence of winning, a payout start command, a payout end, a gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a setting start command. , Initialization commands, etc.) are stored, and when the CPU 91a receives these specific commands, the CPU 91a does not depend on the effect pattern set in the game. Referring to a specific control pattern corresponding to the command, the rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern.

  When a winning determination command indicating the occurrence of a winning is received, a winning effect pattern for executing a winning effect according to the type of winning is referred to as a control pattern. In particular, when a winning determination command indicating the occurrence of a big bonus winning is received, a BB winning pattern for executing a BB winning effect peculiar to the big bonus winning is referred to as a control pattern.

  When a payout start command is received, a payout pattern for outputting payout sound effects is referred to as a control pattern. Further, when a payout end command is received during the output of the payout sound effect, the output of the payout sound effect is stopped. When a payout start command is received, unlike the other commands, the effect that is being executed is not executed and the effect corresponding to the received command is not executed. Sound effects are output. That is, other effects and effects accompanying payout are executed in parallel.

  When a gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus is received, an ending pattern for executing an ending effect indicating the end of the big bonus is referred to as a control pattern.

  When a standby command is received, a standby pattern for executing a standby effect as a demonstration effect is referred to as a control pattern. In addition, when continuous effects and additional effects to be described later are being executed, the results of these effects are the results indicating the winning of the bonus, and when the final effects to be described later are executed in the setting operation of the betting number of the next game, When the final effect is being executed, and when the bonus medium effect accompanying the big bonus or regular bonus is being executed, execution of the standby effect is prohibited. Even if it is received, the standby pattern is not referred to as the control pattern, and the standby effect is not executed.

  When a stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is received, a stop notification pattern for notifying that the stop state is in effect is referred to as a control pattern. When a stop command indicating release of the stop state is received, the above-described standby pattern is referred to as a control pattern. That is, when the stop state is released, the standby effect is executed.

  When an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state is received, an error notification pattern for notifying the fact of the error state and its type is referred to as a control pattern. When an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is received, the control pattern that was being executed when the error occurred is referred to. That is, the production at the time of error occurrence is executed from the beginning.

  When the setting start command is received, a setting notification pattern for notifying that the setting is being changed is referred to. When the initialization command is received, the above-described standby pattern is referred to as the control pattern. That is, when the initialization command is received, the standby effect is executed.

  Moreover, CPU91a of the sub control part 91 produces an effect according to the production mode selected from the several production modes by the player. Here, for example, there are three types of effect modes: modes 1 to 3. In modes 1 to 3, the type of character appearing in the production (including the continuous production), the type of image used for the background of the production, the execution probability of the production, the execution mode, and the like are different. However, there may be the same effect pattern for each of the modes 1 to 3.

  The effect mode can be switched by the player's operation. Specifically, in the normal gaming state or RT, it is possible to switch the effect mode by executing an operation procedure that first stops other than the left reel continuously for five games. For example, when the current effect mode is mode 1, an effect mode flag indicating mode 2 is set in the RAM 91c by executing an operation procedure that first stops reels other than the left reel for five games continuously. The production mode is switched to mode 2. Also, when the current production mode is 2, the production mode flag indicating mode 3 is set in the RAM 91c by executing the operation procedure for stopping the reels other than the left reel first for 5 games continuously. When the mode is switched to mode 3 and the current production mode is 3, the production mode flag indicating the mode 1 in the RAM 91c by executing an operation procedure to stop reels other than the left reel first for five games continuously. Is set and the production mode is switched to mode 1.

  The effect mode flag set in the RAM 91c is referred to when determining the effect pattern in each game, and the effect pattern is determined based on the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c. 1 to 3, the type of character appearing in the effect, the type of image used for the background of the effect, the execution probability of the effect, the execution mode, and the like are different.

  As an effect executed by the control of the CPU 91a, particularly as an effect performed on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect is continuously executed over a plurality of games, and finally an effect result indicating whether or not a bonus is won is derived. There are production and additional production.

  Further, there are regular bonus medium effects and big bonus medium effects (hereinafter collectively referred to as bonus effects) that are executed when the gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus, respectively. Furthermore, in a game in which neither a continuous effect, an additional effect, or a bonus effect is performed, the general character is selected when either the general character or the special character is selected in the normal game state. There is also a one-off effect including an effect indicating a small effect (small role notification effect). Execution modes of the continuous effect, the additional effect, the bonus effect, and the single effect vary depending on the effect mode described above.

  In addition, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 executes a continuous effect and an additional effect, and when the result is an effect result indicating winning of any bonus, the bet number of the next game is set first. At the time (when a medal is inserted or when one BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated), a confirmation screen showing the confirmation of the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that the winning of the bonus has been confirmed. Execute the final effect that is notified to the player. The final production is continuously performed until the winning bonus is won, and ends when the winning bonus is won. Also, in a game in which a final production is being executed, if an internal winning command indicating the winning of any of the general roles is received, that is, if the general role is won, the general role is always won at a rate of 100%. A general combination notification effect for informing the effect and the type of the selected general combination before the reel stop operation becomes effective is executed.

  A game history storage area is allocated to the RAM 41c of the sub-control unit 91, and the CPU 91a stores the game history in the slot machine in the game history storage area based on the command received from the main control unit 41. It has become. Examples of the game history include the number of games executed, regular bonuses, and the number of big bonus winnings. Further, the player may include the number of medals obtained by the player in the regular bonus or the big bonus (subtracting the number of bets set by the player from the number of medals paid out).

  Then, the CPU 91a performs a history display effect in which the game history stored in the game history storage area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the player's operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57. Specifically, when the selection switch 56 is operated, the above-described menu screen is displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In this state, the selection switch 56 is further operated to thereby display the menu screen. The game history screen is displayed by moving the cursor and operating the determination switch 57 in a state where the cursor selects an item of the game history. It should be noted that in the case of the bet number setting state from when the bet number is set to when the start switch is operated, and from the operation of the start switch 7 to the derivation of the display results on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the case where the betting number setting state or the game is not being played, if the continuous effect or the additional effect is being executed, or if the bonus effect is being executed, the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is invalid. Therefore, the menu screen cannot be displayed. In these cases, the game history cannot be browsed.

  Further, when the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 receives a standby command from the main control unit 41, that is, after the end of one game, an operation for advancing the game is not performed continuously for a certain time or more. When a credit settlement operation is performed even before a certain time has elapsed, a predetermined standby screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the above-described standby effect. In addition, when a continuous effect or an additional effect is executed, when a confirmed effect is executed by setting the number of bets, when a confirmed effect is already executed, when a bonus effect is being executed, Even when an operation for advancing the game is not performed continuously for a certain time or longer and a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 or when a credit settlement operation is performed and a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 The standby production is not performed. In addition, in the state where the continuous effect, the additional effect, and the effect during the bonus are being performed, the game sound effect is output even after the game ends while the effect is continued. When a standby command is received, control is performed to minimize the volume (silence), and then the betting number setting operation is performed as the game progresses. When the BET command is received, the volume being muted is restored to the original level. It comes to return to.

  The CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 generates an error in the liquid crystal display 51 when receiving an error command indicating the occurrence of an error from the main control unit 41, that is, when any error occurs on the main control unit 41 side. An error notification screen is displayed to notify the occurrence of an error to the outside. The error notification effect is continuously executed until an error command indicating the cancellation of the error is received from the main control unit 41. The error notification is terminated by receiving the error command indicating the error cancellation, and is executed when an error occurs. It returns to the production state that it had been.

  Further, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs a reel stop command for all reels when a predetermined time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after the reel starts rotating, that is, after acquiring the reel rotation start command. When a predetermined time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without acquiring the value, a promotion notification that prompts a stop operation of the reel is performed.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing the flow of the continuous effect described above.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the continuous performance is executed in response to the chance eye being stopped or the cherry winning in the normal gaming state. As described above, the chance item is a display mode that appears only when one of the bonuses is won, or when the one-piece combination (1) or the one-piece combination (2) is won. Will be stopped at a higher rate when no is won. Therefore, the continuous performance triggered by the chance is executed at a higher rate when any bonus is won than when any bonus is not won. Cherry is a role that can be won at the same time as Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) without any bonus being carried over, and involves a transition from the next game to the RT of 3 games. It is a role. Therefore, the continuous performance triggered by the winning of the cherry is executed when there is a possibility that the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, and there is a transition to RT of 3 games. is there.

  In addition, there are a pattern that lasts for two games and a pattern that lasts for three games, and when the chance stops, the pattern that lasts for two games starts as shown in FIG. Any one pattern is selected, and a continuous effect is executed based on the selected pattern. In this embodiment, as described above, there is a stop operation position that can simultaneously aim at “red 7” constituting the big bonus (1) and “blue 7” constituting the big bonus (2) in all reels. However, there are two types of bonuses that do not have overlapping stop operation positions that can be used to derive constituent symbols on the winning line in this way. However, in the case of continuous production triggered by chance, the constituent symbols are displayed on the winning line. The production continues for two games in which the number of stop operation positions that can be derived is equal to or less than the number of bonus types that do not overlap. For this reason, after the start of the continuous production, even when the stop operation is performed aiming at “red 7” constituting the big bonus (1) in the left reel and the big bonus (1) is not finally won, The big bonus (2) may have been missed, and the left reel was operated to stop aiming at “Blue 7” that constitutes the big bonus (2), and the big bonus (2) was not finally won. Even in this case, there is a possibility that the big bonus (1) has been missed, so that the winning of the bonus is not denied while the continuous performance continues.

  On the other hand, when Cherry wins, as shown in FIG. 9A, one pattern is selected from the patterns that continue for three games, and a continuous effect is executed based on the selected pattern. . In this embodiment, when a cherry wins as described above, the game moves to RT of 3 games, and during that time, the winning probability of replay becomes higher than the normal gaming state. Furthermore, if a replay is won while the bonus is being carried over, the control where the replay is aligned on the winning line is prioritized over the control where the bonus is aligned on the winning line, and the resulting bonus is not aligned on the winning line. Although controlled, it becomes difficult to align the bonuses, but in the continuous production triggered by the winning of cherry, the production continues for the same three games as the number of RT continued games triggered by the cherry. For this reason, even if a stop operation is performed aiming at the bonus after the start of the continuous effect, it is in a state in which it is impossible to determine whether or not the bonus is won in the period until the continuous effect ends. Also, even if the replay is not complete and the targeted bonus is not aligned, a pattern different from the targeted pattern ("Blue 7" if "Red 7", "Red 7" if "Blue 7") Since there is a possibility that it has been missed and there is almost no chance that the replays will not be repeated continuously, the winning of the bonus will not be denied while the continuous performance continues.

  In addition, when chance chance stops during execution of continuous production, or when Cherry wins, continuous production is not newly performed. In addition, after winning one of the bonuses, the finalized effect described above is executed, and when the bonus winning is announced, the operation procedure for changing the effect mode is executed (other than the left reel) In the case where the stop operation is first performed to stop), the continuous effect is not executed.

  Next, the content of the continuous effect process will be described.

  All the continuous effects are performed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the effects for each individual game in the continuous effects are all started when the start switch 7 is operated, and are ended when all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. There are two types of performance results for each game other than the final game: player side attacks and player side damage, and final game results are two types of player wins and losses. However, there are many types of production processes.

  As described above, the continuous performance is started when a chance is derived as a display result of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R or when a cherry wins. And in the continuous production triggered by the chance chance being derived based on the winning of one of the bonuses, all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the game (final game) in which the continuous production ends. When the operation stops, the fact that the bonus is won (player win) is definitely notified.

  In addition, in the case of continuous production triggered by chances being derived without winning any bonus, if no bonus is won between the start of the continuous production and the end of the game, continuous production will be performed. As a result, the result of the loss (player loss), that is, the fact that none of the bonuses has been won is notified. On the other hand, one of the bonuses was won from the start of the continuous production until the end, and when the bonus won by the end of the continuous production did not win, the continuous production was terminated and the result of the loss was reported. As it is, the player is notified of contents different from the situation at the time.

  For this reason, at the start of the final game, it is determined whether any bonus has been won after the production has started, and if any bonus has not been won after the continuous production has started, At the end of the game, you will be notified of the result of the losing, and if you win any bonus after starting the continuous production, will you be surely notified that you have won the bonus by replacing the result of the final game production? The additional effect is executed in the next game without replacement, and it is definitely notified that the bonus is won by this additional effect.

  Regardless of whether it was announced as a result of a continuous performance or as a result of an additional performance, if a final notification that a bonus has been won has been made, the bet number is set in the next game In addition, the type of bonus that is won at a predetermined rate (big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), regular bonus) may be notified.

  There are a plurality of patterns in the continuous effect and the additional effect. FIGS. 9B to 9D are diagrams showing a continuous effect selection table for selecting a pattern of continuous effects and additional effects. There are three types of continuous effect selection tables: a non-winning time table shown in FIG. 9B, a winning time table shown in FIG. 9C, and an additional effect table shown in FIG. 9D. The pattern of the continuous performance is determined by referring to the non-winning time table or the winning time table according to a random number for selecting the continuous performance pattern.

  In the non-winning table shown in FIG. 9B, when a chance is derived without winning any bonus, or when a cherry wins without winning any bonus. It is a table for selecting the pattern of the continuous production to be started. In the non-winning time table, the contents of effects to be replaced in the final game when any bonus is won before the game in which the continuous effects performed in accordance with the pattern selected according to this are completed are also registered. In particular, content that is not included when there is no replacement is registered as the content of the effect that is replaced. For this reason, when one of the bonuses is won in the middle of the continuous production and the content of the production is replaced, the production in a different form from the production in the case where the content of the production is not replaced is performed.

  The winning table shown in FIG. 9 (c) is started when a chance is derived by winning one of the bonuses, or when a cherry wins in a state where one of the bonuses is won. It is a table for selecting the pattern of continuous production. Regardless of which table is selected for the continuous production pattern, the number of games in which the continuous production continues is two if the chance is a chance, and the cherry is a chance. 3 games.

  The additional effect table shown in FIG. 9D is used to select a pattern of an additional effect that is performed after the continuous effect ends when a new bonus is won in a state where the continuous effect has already been performed. It is a table. The additional effect pattern is selected in accordance with the continuous effect pattern performed at that time. Further, the contents of the additional effects are registered that are not included in the continuous effects. For this reason, when an additional effect is performed, an effect different from the continuous effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 always performs control to turn on the reel LED 55 from the reception of the reel rotation start command to the reception of the reel stop command for all reels. It has become. This is to increase the visibility of the reel by turning on the reel LED 55 and irradiating the reel from the back at least during the fluctuation of the reel.

  When the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 detects a voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98 and when a V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 92 described later is not input for a certain period of time, the display control is performed. When the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction is not input for a certain period of time despite the instruction to the circuit 92, the interruption interruption process (sub) similar to the interruption interruption process (main) is performed. Execute. In the power interruption interrupt process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later. In addition to storing specific data other than 0, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c. ing. Thereafter, the CPU 91a shifts to a loop process in which no processing is performed. However, when a V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 92 to be described later is not input for a certain period of time, or when the display control circuit 92 is instructed. In spite of this, if the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction is not input for a certain period of time, it is not the case that the drive voltage has dropped, and then reset When the reset signal is output from the circuit 95, the CPU 91a is restarted.

  The CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of startup (restart), confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, and the RAM parity is 0. On the condition that the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct, the effect state before power interruption (specifically, the state when the last command was received before power interruption) is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c. It is like that. Specifically, the control pattern executed last is referred to and control based on the control pattern is executed. As a result, an effect based on the control pattern executed before power interruption is executed from the beginning. Further, when the RAM parity calculated based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of startup is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destructive diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal. All areas of the RAM 91c are initialized.

  Thus, in this embodiment, not only when the CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal, but also when the V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 92 described later is not input for a certain period, The power interruption interrupt process (sub) is executed even when the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction is not input for a certain period of time despite the instruction, that is, when the display control circuit 92 hangs up for some reason. After that, the CPU 91a is restarted. As the CPU 91a is restarted, the display control circuit 92 is initialized so that the control of the CPU 91a is resumed from the state before the display control circuit 92 is hung up.

  Next, the display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the display control circuit 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the graphic controller 200 that performs drawing control and display control of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with a control instruction from the CPU 91 a. Stream (compressed series of moving image data, each image data is also called a frame) constituting a moving image, character (image data such as a person, animal, character, figure, symbol, etc.) as image element data used as a sprite image, CG CGROM 205 as image element data storage means for storing data such as data, and SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) as image data storage means used as a VRAM (video RAM) area.

  The graphic controller 200 is a system register 202 for storing various settings of the graphic controller 200, attributes (parameters used when drawing a character, character drawing order, number of colors, enlargement / reduction ratio, palette number) , An attribute register 203 storing data for designating coordinates), a drawing control unit 206 for controlling drawing of an image in a drawing area (to be described later) of the VRAM area, and palette data (when drawing control unit 206 draws an image) Data in which the character display color is defined) in the palette buffer 207 for temporarily saving, the CG data buffer 208 for temporarily saving the CG data when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image, and the CGROM 205 Stores CG data in VRAM area A data transfer control unit 211 that performs control to transfer to the video data, a compressed video decoder 212 that expands the stream stored in the CGROM 205 to a VRAM area, and a video signal for displaying image data stored in a display area to be described later in the VRAM area The display control unit 213 that outputs the (R (red), G (green), and B (blue)) signal and the synchronization signal, the video signal output from the display control unit 213 is converted into an analog signal, and the liquid crystal display 51 This is an integrated circuit on which an output DA converter 214 and the like are mounted.

  The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal drive circuit 215 that receives an analog signal output from the graphic controller 200 and drives a liquid crystal element. The liquid crystal drive circuit 215 does not drive all the liquid crystal elements (no voltage is applied) in a state where no video signal (analog signal) is output from the graphic controller 200. The display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is in a transmissive state.

  The graphic controller 200 includes a system bus and a CG bus. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 via the CPU interface 201, and the CG bus is a CG bus interface. It is connected to the CGROM 205 via 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the CPU 91a can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  Further, the drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, the compressed moving picture decoder 212, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. In addition, the drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the compressed moving image decoder 212 are connected to a CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the graphic controller 200, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, a compressed moving image decoder 212, and a display control unit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, data transfer, and decoding of compressed moving image data, an interrupt control register for storing an interrupt signal output instruction to be described later, and a VRAM area. A drawing register for storing a drawing area, an arrangement area for palette data, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing a display area in a VRAM area, and the like The storage address of the stream to be expanded, the type of the stream to be expanded, the arrangement area of the expansion buffer in which the stream is expanded in the VRAM area, the arrangement position of the DC nest that is the template used when the stream is expanded, the frame currently being expanded and all Indicates that frame expansion is complete Such decoding register for storing a like status is assigned.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the CPU 91a at the start of each V blank (an image update period, which is 33.3 ms in this embodiment), and sets the interrupt control register setting state. Accordingly, the CPU 91a displays a drawing end interrupt signal indicating that at the end of drawing, a reading end interrupt signal indicating that when reading of the attribute is completed, and a transfer end interrupt signal indicating that when the data transfer ends. Respectively.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, the compressed video decoder 212, and the display control unit 213 execute initialization of each device when an initial setting instruction is stored in the system control register. Then, when an instruction to output initialization completion signals for all devices is issued, the CPU interface 201 outputs an initialization completion signal indicating that initialization has been completed to the CPU 91a.

  The drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute stored in the attribute register 203 when an instruction for reading the attribute is stored in the system control register, and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the attribute reading is completed. .

  In addition, when a drawing execution instruction is stored in the system control register, the drawing control unit 206 displays a character deployed in the VRAM area and a frame expanded from the stream in accordance with the attribute read from the attribute register 203. A drawing process for drawing in the drawing area designated in step (1) is performed, and when drawing is completed, an output of a drawing end interrupt signal is commanded.

  When the data transfer execution instruction is stored in the system control register, the data transfer control unit 211 transfers the character and palette data stored in the CGROM 205 specified in the data transfer register to the specified position in the VRAM area. The data transfer process is performed, and when the data transfer is completed, an instruction to output a transfer end interrupt signal is issued.

  When a decoding execution instruction is stored in the system control register, the compressed moving picture decoder 212 performs expansion processing for expanding the stream designated by the decode register into the VRAM area, and expansion of each frame constituting the stream is completed. The status of the decode register is updated every time, and when the expansion of all the frames is completed, the completion of the expansion of all the frames is set in the status of the decode register.

  The display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting image data of the display area of the VRAM area specified by the display register as a video signal. In the present embodiment, the display area and the drawing area are alternately switched every V blank. For this reason, the area assigned as the drawing area in a certain V blank is drawn, and in the next V blank, the display area is switched, so that the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output. In the meantime, drawing is performed in the other area.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210. As shown in FIG.

  The VRAM area includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a display area in which image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is stored, a frame memory in which characters and the like are drawn by a drawing process, or a drawing area as a frame area, A dedicated character buffer L1 that is frequently read from the CGROM 205 at the time of activation and is always stored in an address area assigned in accordance with the character, and a character that is required according to the use situation is read from the CGROM 205 and stored. Each area such as a general-purpose character buffer L2 serving as a temporary storage area, and an error character buffer L3 in which a character to be passed to an error occurrence screen or the above-described promotion notification screen is read from the CGROM 205 and stored. It has been.

  In particular, the palette area, the dedicated character buffer L1, and the error character buffer L3 are fixedly allocated, and no other data is allocated to the area, and these buffers are fixedly allocated. Characters that are present are not placed in other areas. In addition, the display area and the drawing area are areas of the same size, and are alternately switched and assigned, and the image data of the other area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while being drawn in one area. It will be. For this reason, the drawing process in the drawing area and the display process in the display area can be executed in parallel, and the number of characters that can be drawn in one line is not limited. Furthermore, the frame rate (ratio at which the display is updated in a certain period) can be changed during the reproduction of the moving image. Note that the two areas allocated as the display area and the drawing area are also fixedly allocated, and no other data is arranged in these areas. In addition to these areas, characters and the like serving as moving image source data are arranged.

  As described above, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and according to the process data defining the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 described above. The graphic controller 200 is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  In the process data, the setting contents that the CPU 91a performs for the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are determined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer, and decode execution instructions, and CG data, palette data, and attribute settings for data transfer. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Next, drawing control will be described.

  In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform the drawing process, it is necessary that a character developed for drawing and a frame developed from the stream be arranged in the VRAM area. Of these, the frames expanded from the stream are stored in the expansion buffer by the compressed video decoder, and therefore, the frame stored in the expansion buffer indicated by the drawing pointer may be used. It is necessary to place the character as source data in the VRAM area.

  Therefore, the CPU 91a issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for moving image reproduction when performing moving image reproduction. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 places all the characters necessary for moving image reproduction in the VRAM area. When playing back a movie, the same character is often used repeatedly for drawing, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed and takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the VRAM area at the initial stage of moving image reproduction, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame. Note that this is not the case for frequently used characters that have been transferred to the dedicated character buffer L1 in advance at the time of activation. Further, in this embodiment, when the CPU 91a performs moving image reproduction, a transfer command for all characters necessary for the moving image reproduction from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area is performed. However, transfer of characters necessary for drawing is performed. The command may be executed each time.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 91a has a shape and a size corresponding to the transmission area 51b in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of start-up, and when the liquid crystal display 51 displays the transmission color (this embodiment). In this case, a transfer command is sent from the CGROM 205 of the frequently used character including the transparent region character that is white) to the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM region. Accordingly, the data transfer control unit 211 places frequently used characters in the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM area. For this reason, for a frequently used character, it takes less time to draw compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 every time a moving image is reproduced.

  Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, after starting the moving image reproduction, the CPU 91a sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank, and then instructs execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the CPU 91a commands execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws image data in the drawing area in accordance with the read attribute.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which necessary characters are arranged in the VRAM area, and FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a drawing state of characters and the like in the drawing area by the drawing control unit 206.

  Here, the control situation in the case of drawing using the characters A to C will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, image data such as characters A to C used for drawing is also referred to as an object.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the drawing control unit 206 receives a drawing execution command in a state where the characters A to C and the transparent area characters necessary for drawing are arranged in the VRAM area, the drawing control unit 206 starts drawing in the drawing area. To do.

  The order in which the objects arranged in these VRAM areas are drawn is determined by the attributes read from the attribute register 203. The attribute has a higher priority for an object (an object closest to the viewpoint in the Z-axis direction of the 3D space) that is displayed on the near side as viewed from the viewer as the order in which the objects are drawn. 206 draws in order from the object with the highest priority. Here, the order of drawing in the order of the transparent area object and the characters A, B, and C is defined in the attribute. In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a sets the attribute so that the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority during the change of the reel. For this reason, while the reel is changing, the transparent area object is always drawn before other objects, and the transparent area object is always drawn closer to the viewer than the other objects. It has become.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the drawing control unit 206 draws a transparent area character in an area corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 in the drawing area of the VRAM area.

  Next, the character A having the next highest priority in the drawing order set in the attribute is drawn in the area designated by the attribute. At this time, drawing is not performed for an already drawn object, that is, a region that overlaps the transparent region object in the region where the character A is drawn. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an object has already been drawn for each pixel of the drawing area in the area where the character A is drawn, and the pixel corresponding to the character A is drawn for pixels where no object is drawn. However, drawing is not performed for pixels on which the object has already been drawn.

  When the drawing of the character A is completed, the character B having the next highest priority is drawn in the area designated by the attribute. The same applies to the character B. Of the areas to be drawn, the area that overlaps the already drawn object is not drawn. Similarly, the character C is drawn, and when the drawing of the object with the lowest priority is finished, an instruction to output a drawing end interrupt signal is issued. Note that, for an object placed outside the drawing area such as the character C, pixels in the area that protrudes in the same manner as the area that overlaps the already drawn object are not drawn and are included in the drawing area. Draw only for pixels.

  In this manner, the drawing control unit 206 draws in order from the foremost object set by the attribute in the drawing area. At this time, the drawing is not performed for the area where the object is already arranged. That is, drawing is not performed for pixels that do not require drawing.

  Further, during the change of the reel, the transparent color (white) transparent area object is drawn in the area corresponding to the transparent area 51 b of the liquid crystal display 51 with the highest priority (most front side as viewed from the viewer). Therefore, during the reel change, the transparent color (white) transparent area object is always drawn first in the area corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, and the VRAM In the display area set as the area, drawing of other objects is not performed in the area corresponding to the transmissive area 51b where the image is not always displayed in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this embodiment, the drawing control unit 206 draws in order from the foremost object set by the attribute in the drawing area, and does not draw the area where the object is already arranged. However, referring to the attribute for each pixel in the drawing area, the object located in the foreground is determined from among the objects located in the corresponding pixel, and determined to be located in the foreground. The drawn object may be drawn. Even in this case, the transparent color (white) transparent area object is given the highest priority (viewed by the viewer) in the area corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 during the fluctuation of the reel. By setting an attribute set to be drawn (most on the front side), a transparent color (white) transparent area object is always drawn on the pixel corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, Other objects are not drawn.

  Also, in this embodiment, when performing a continuous effect (including an additional effect), a bonus effect, a final effect, a standby effect, a menu screen (including a history browsing screen), etc., the video playback associated with each effect is performed. Are transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. However, due to the capacity of the general-purpose character buffer L2, for example, a character required for continuous production and a character or menu required for standby production Characters necessary for displaying the screen (including the history browsing screen) cannot be transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. For this reason, when a new moving image is reproduced, the character for new moving image reproduction is overwritten on the character for moving image reproduction that has been performed so far, which is stored in the general-purpose character buffer L2. It is like that.

  However, if a standby effect or a menu screen is displayed during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect, the character in the general-purpose character buffer L2 used for the continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect is displayed. Is overwritten by the character used to display the standby effect or menu screen (including the history viewing screen), and when returning from the standby effect or menu screen to the continuous effect (including additional effects) or the bonus effect, It is necessary to read out the character used for the continuous effect (including the additional effect) and the effect during the bonus from the CGROM 205 and transfer it to the general-purpose character buffer L2. For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) and the bonus effect, the standby effect is executed and the menu screen is displayed (history browsing). The stand-by effect or menu screen is displayed when a stand-by effect is executed during the execution of continuous effects (including additional effects) or bonus effects, or a menu screen is displayed for browsing history. For this display, it is possible to eliminate the redundant overhead of reading out characters for continuous effects (including additional effects) and effects during bonuses from the CGROM 205 and writing them to the general-purpose character buffer L2 of the VRAM.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the execution of the standby effect and the display of the menu screen are prohibited even when the finalized effect is executed and the finalized screen is displayed. When the standby effect is executed during the execution of the menu or the menu screen is displayed for browsing the history, the characters constituting the confirmation screen are read from the CGROM 205 and displayed in the VRAM for the standby effect and the menu screen display. The overhead of writing to the general character buffer L2 can be eliminated.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the period in which the player is changing the effect mode (a game in which an operation procedure for first stopping other than the left reel is executed), a new continuous effect is not started. The continuous production starts during the period in which the production mode is selected, and the production mode is changed during the execution of this production. The overhead of reading the effect character from the CGROM 205 and overwriting the read character on the continuous effect character developed in the general-purpose character buffer L2 of the VRAM, that is, the character of the continuous effect based on the pre-change effect mode. Can be eliminated.

  Further, in this embodiment, the procedure for changing to the effect mode different from the effect mode currently selected by the player is the number of games (maximum 4 games) required for continuous effects (including additional effects) (the maximum number of games). In this embodiment, the procedure requiring 5 games) prevents the effect mode from being changed during the execution of the continuous effect, so that the player is prohibited from selecting the effect mode during the execution of the continuous effect. There is nothing to do.

  In this embodiment, when the error notification screen is displayed, a character required for moving image reproduction accompanying the error notification screen is transferred to the error character buffer L3 allocated separately from the general-purpose character buffer L2. . Therefore, even when the error notification screen is displayed during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) or the bonus effect, and the character is stored in the general-purpose character buffer L2 even when the error effect is canceled and the original effect screen is restored. In order to display the error notification screen without being overwritten, it is possible to eliminate the overhead of reading the continuous effect character from the CGROM 205 and rewriting it in the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the state where the bet number is set, the display of the menu screen is prohibited, the bet number is already set, and the player The menu screen is not displayed when there is an intention to start the game.

  Further, in a state where the number of bets has already been set, the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command even when a certain time has elapsed after the game ends. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 is in a state where the bet amount has already been set and the player is willing to start the game even when a certain time has elapsed since the end of the game. If so, the standby effect is not performed.

  In addition, even when a certain amount of time has elapsed since the end of the game with the number of bets already set, the game control sound continues in this state because the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command. Even in the case of being output as shown in FIG. 15, since the player is willing to start the game, the control for muting the game sound effect is not performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, while the final effect is being executed, the standby effect and the menu screen are prohibited from being displayed. The confirmation screen does not disappear when the production is executed or the menu screen is displayed.

  In addition, in the final game of the continuous effect and the additional effect, an effect result indicating that the bonus has been won is obtained. After the game is finished, the BET command is received and the standby effect is executed while waiting for the final effect. Display of the menu screen is prohibited, and the standby effect is executed before the final effect is executed, even though the effect result indicating the winning of the bonus has already been notified. Therefore, the production result will not disappear.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the CPU 41a performs a startup process shown in the flowchart of FIG. Since the reset signal is a signal output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the main control unit 41 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 41a is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 41a is activated due to a malfunction. This is a process to be performed.

  In the start-up process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa1), then the voltage drop signal detection data is acquired from the input port, and whether or not the voltage drop signal is input. That is, it is determined whether or not the voltage is stable (Sa2), and if the voltage drop signal is input, any processing is performed except for determining whether or not the voltage drop signal is input. There is no loop processing.

  If it is determined in step Sa2 that the voltage drop signal is not input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (Sa3), and the states of the stop switch 36 and the automatic settlement switch 29 are acquired. Validity / invalidity of the stop function and automatic settlement function is set in a specific register of the CPU 41a (Sa4). By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa5), and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state (Sa6). If the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state in step Sa6, the RAM parity of all storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c is calculated (Sa7). Is determined (Sa8). If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa8, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. Therefore, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa10), and the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa8, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa9). If power interruption interrupt processing (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should have been set. If the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa9 (data for destruction diagnosis is power interruption) Since the data in the RAM 41c is not normal even in cases other than 5A (H) stored sometimes, the error code indicating the RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa10), and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG.

  In the error processing, as shown in FIG. 17, the current display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is saved in the stack (Sb1), and the error code stored in the register is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sb2). .

  Next, the error code stored in the register is checked, and it is determined whether or not the error code is an error code indicating a RAM abnormal error or an abnormal winning error (Sb3), indicating a RAM abnormal error or an abnormal winning error. In the case of an error code, after initialization 1 is performed to initialize all the storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area (Sb4), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed. To do.

  If it is determined in step Sb3 that the error code is not an error other than a RAM error or an abnormal winning error, it is determined whether an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected (Sb5). If the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is not detected, it is further determined whether or not the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected (Sb6). If the operation of the reset switch 23 is not detected, the process proceeds to step Sb4. Return. That is, the game waits in a state where the progress of the game is impossible until the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is detected.

  When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step Sb5 or when the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected in the step Sb6, the error code stored in the register is cleared (Sb7 ), The display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is returned to the display state saved in the stack in the step Sb1 (Sb8), and the process returns to the original process.

  As described above, in the error processing, if the error processing is other than the RAM abnormal error and the abnormal winning error, the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated, so that the error processing is canceled. The error state is not canceled even if the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated in the case of error processing due to a RAM abnormality error or an abnormal winning error.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when it is determined in step Sa9 that the data for failure diagnosis is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, so the non-saved work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the RAM 41c are initialized. After performing initialization 3 (Sa11), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (Sa12). Next, each register is restored to the state before the power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa13), the interrupt is permitted (Sa14), and the process that was executed last before the power interruption is returned.

  If the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state in the step of Sa6, after executing initialization 1 for initializing all storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area (Sa15), The value (0 at this time) stored in the set value work is corrected to 1 (Sa16). Next, interruption is permitted (Sa17), and the setting change process shown in FIG. 18, that is, the setting change mode is entered (Sa18). After the setting change process is completed, the game process is entered.

  In the setting change process, as shown in FIG. 18, the setting value stored in the setting value work of the RAM 41c (the value of the setting value work is corrected to 1 before shifting to the setting changing process. Is read out (Sc1).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 (Sc2, Sc3). When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step of Sc2, the setting value read in the step of Sc1. 1 is added (Sc4), and it is determined whether or not the set value after addition is 7, that is, whether or not the settable range is exceeded (Sc5). If the set value after addition is not 7, After returning to the detection waiting state for the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps Sc2 and Sc3 again, if the setting value after addition is 7 in the step Sc5, the setting value is corrected to 1 (Sc6). ), The process returns to the detection waiting state for the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps Sc2 and Sc3.

  When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in the step of Sc3, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c and the set value is confirmed (Sc7). Wait until the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Sc8). If it is determined in step Sc8 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 16, and the process proceeds to the game process.

  As described above, in the startup process, when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, it is stored in the RAM 41c by determining whether or not the RAM parity is 0 and whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal. It is determined whether the stored data is normal. If the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the process proceeds to error processing. In the error processing due to the RAM abnormal error, an error code indicating the RAM abnormal error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no processing is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled. If the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, interrupts are not permitted. Therefore, once the process shifts to error processing due to a RAM error, the setting key switch 37 is activated and interrupts are permitted. Until it is interrupted, the interruption interruption process (main) is not performed even if the interruption occurs. That is, the RAM adjustment data is not calculated and stored so that the RAM parity is newly set to 0 in the power interruption interrupt process (main), and the destruction diagnosis data is not newly set. Even if the CPU 41a is restarted, the game cannot be restarted even if the CPU 41a is restarted, except when the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state.

  Once the process shifts to error processing due to a RAM abnormality error, the setting key switch 37 is activated in the ON state, and after all the areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized, a setting change process is performed. The game cannot be progressed until a new set value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. In other words, in the state where the error processing due to the RAM abnormality error is started, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is canceled and the game is resumed on the condition that a new set value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It becomes possible to make it.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the CPU 41a.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where the bet number can be set, sets a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state, and executes a process of determining the bet number when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sd2, a random number for internal lottery is extracted simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step Sd1, and the winning of each above-described combination is permitted based on the extracted random number value. Process to determine whether or not. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sd4, when it is determined in the step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. Further, in the game end process, an RT process for performing control related to RT is also performed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd2.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, a prescribed number that is a predetermined number of medals inserted in accordance with the game state of the game is read (Se1), and the process proceeds to Step Se2. The prescribed number is 3 in the normal gaming state and RT, and 1 in the regular bonus gaming state.

  In the step of Se2, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals, that is, the value of the BET counter is the specified number read in the step of Se1, and if the inserted number of medals is the specified number, the process proceeds to the step of Se3. If the input number is not the specified number, the process proceeds to Step Se4.

  In the step of Se3, it is determined whether or not the set value stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c is in the range of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value stored in the set value work is an appropriate value. If the set value is in the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to Step Se5, and if not, the process proceeds to Step Se4.

  In the step of Se4, since it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is stored in the register, and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG.

  In the step of Se5, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number used in the game is performed, and the process proceeds to the step of Se6. In the random number acquisition process, a sampling command is output to the sampling circuit 43, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is latched, and the latched random number value is input from the I / O port 41d and extracted. A predetermined logical operation is performed on the extracted random number, and the result is obtained as a random number.

  In the step of Se6, the state number (any one of 0 to 4) is stored in the RAM 41c according to the game state of the game, and the process proceeds to the step of Se7. In the step of Se7, in the gaming state indicated by the state number, the hand number to be drawn first is stored in the RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to the step of Se8. In the step of Se7, when the state number is 0 or 1, that is, when any special combination is not carried over in the normal gaming state or RT, 1 is set as the first combination number to be drawn (big bonus (1) ) And if the status number is 2 or 3, that is, if any special role is carried over in the normal gaming state or RT, 10 (replay) is set as the first role number to be drawn When the state number is 4, that is, in the case of a regular bonus, 11 (cherry) is set as the winning number to be drawn first.

  In the step of Se8, it is confirmed whether or not the number of the role to be drawn is 15, that is, whether or not the lottery of all the roles to be drawn has been completed. If the lottery of the combination is finished, the process proceeds to Step Se9. If not 15, the process proceeds to step Se10.

  In step Se9, the general combination storing work in which the general combination winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the step of Se10, it is checked whether or not the common flag registered in the role-specific table is 1 in association with the processing target number, and if it is 1, the process proceeds to the step of Se11. Advances to step Se12.

  In step Se11, the address of the storage area for the number of determination values in the ROM 41b registered in the role-specific table in association with the role number to be processed is read. Then, the number of determination values stored at this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to Step Se13.

  In the step of Se12, first, the set value stored in the RAM 41c is read, and further, the number of determination values of the ROM 41b registered in the role-specific table is associated with the set number to be processed and the read set value. Read the address of the area. Then, the number of determination values stored at this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to Step Se13.

  In the step of Se13, the number of determination values acquired in the step of Se11 or Se12 is added to the random number value for internal lottery, and the result of the addition is set as a new random number value. It is determined whether an overflow has occurred when added to the random number value. The occurrence of an overflow indicates that the winning combination corresponding to the processing target winning number has been won. If an overflow occurs, the process proceeds to step Se16. If no overflow has occurred, the process proceeds to step Se15.

  In step Se15, 1 is added to the role number to be processed, and the process returns to step Se8.

  In the step of Se16, it is confirmed whether or not the combination number is 1 to 9, that is, a combination number indicating a special combination or a combination including a special combination. If the combination number is 1 to 9, the step of Se17 is performed. If the combination number is not 1 to 9, the process proceeds to Step Se18.

  In the step of Se17, a special combination winning flag corresponding to the combination number to be processed is set in the special combination storing work in which the special combination winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c. In the step of Se18, the general combination storing work of the RAM 41c. In addition, the winning flag of the general combination corresponding to the combination number to be processed is set, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the step Se18, when the combination numbers are 1 to 3, since the general combination is not won, the general combination storing work in the RAM 41c is cleared in this case.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd3.

  In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (about 4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (Sf1), and the wait time must have elapsed. For example, it waits until the wait time elapses.

  If the wait time has elapsed in step Sf1, a new wait time is set (Sf2).

  Next, the setting at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is performed, and the rotation of the reel is started (Sf3). Then, referring to the table index, the table creation data is specified, and the stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the winning combination status of the game, and the stop status of other reels based on the specified table creation data Is created for each reel that is rotating (Sf4), and setting is made when stop preparation is completed (Sf5). As a result, the stop operation can be enabled, and then the stop operation becomes effective when the constant speed rotation of the reel is detected in the timer interruption process (main), which will be described later, during the origin passage process. It becomes.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has been detected (Sf6). If any of the stop switches has not been detected, a reel rotation error (over a certain period of time). Then, it is determined whether or not an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33 (Sf7). If no reel rotation error has occurred, an insertion error (medal insertion) is further performed. Whether or not a medal insertion was detected outside the permitted period, and whether or not a payout error (medal payout was detected outside the medal payout period) Error) is determined (Sf8, Sf9), and any error occurs in steps Sf7 to Sf9. If it is not determined, the flow returns to step Sf6.

  If it is determined in Sf8 that the insertion error has occurred, or if a payout error is determined in Sf9, an error code indicating the insertion / discharge error during reel rotation is set in the register (Sf10). ), And the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 17 (Sf11). When the error is released, the process returns to step Sf6 again.

  If it is determined in step Sf7 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (Sf12), and the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 17 (Sf13). Along with this, the rotation of the reels is also temporarily stopped. When the error is released, the process returns to the step Sf3 again, and the reel rotation is resumed.

  If any stop switch operation is detected in step Sf6, the number of steps from the reel reference position at that time in the reel motor corresponding to the stop switch (the number of steps to be the stop operation position) is calculated. After obtaining and setting the work corresponding to the stop reel (Sf14), the process waits until the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation stops (Sf15).

  Then, when the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation stops, the detection of the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel is invalidated, and then it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (Sf16). If not stopped, the process returns to step Sf4. If all the reels are stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the RT process executed by the CPU 41a in the game end process of step Sd6.

  In the RT process, it is first determined whether or not RT is in progress based on whether or not the RT flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sg1). If not RT, the process proceeds to step Sg5. If RT is in progress in the step of Sg1, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter assigned to the RAM 41c in order to store the number of remaining RT games (Sg2). It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter is 0 (Sg3). If the remaining RT game number is not 0 in step Sg3, the process proceeds to step Sg5. If the remaining RT game number is 0, the RT flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sg4), and the step of Sg5 is performed. Proceed to

  In step Sg5, it is determined whether or not the game state is normal. In step Sg5, when none of the RT flag, big bonus flag, and regular bonus flag are set in the RAM 41c, it is determined that the normal gaming state is set. If the game state is not the normal game state in step Sg5, the RT process is terminated. If the game state is the normal game state, the process proceeds to step Sg6 to determine whether or not a cherry is won as a display result of the game.

  If the cherry is not won in step Sg6, the RT process is terminated. If the cherry is won, the process proceeds to step Sg7, an RT flag is set in the RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to step Sg8. Then, the RT game number counter is set to 3, and the RT process is terminated.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 3, that is, interrupting the start process or the game process at intervals of 0.56 ms. .

  In the timer interrupt process (main), interrupts are first prohibited (Sh1). That is, the execution of another interrupt process during the execution of the timer interrupt process (main) is prohibited. Then, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sh2).

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sh3). In the step of Sh3, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sh4). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sh8 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sh23 described later is executed (Sh5).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sh6). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel start processing (Sh7) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Sh8) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, the motor phase signal standby process (Sh9) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a certain time has been sequentially executed, and then the register saved in the stack area in Sh2 is restored (Sh20). The interrupt prohibited in the step is permitted (Sh21), and the process returns to the state before the interrupt.

  Further, in the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sh6, LED dynamic display processing (Sh10) for dynamically lighting various indicators, output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sh11), random number update processing for updating various software random numbers (Sh12), time counter update processing for updating various time counters (Sh13), and command transmission for transmitting commands stored in the command queue to the effect control board 90 After executing the processing (Sh14) and the external output signal update processing (Sh15) for updating the external output signal in sequence, the registers saved in the stack area in Sh2 are restored (Sh20), and the interrupts prohibited in the step of Sh1 are permitted. (Sh21), the process returns to the state before the interruption.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sh4, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, ie, timer interrupt 4 (Sh16). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt 3, port input processing (Sh17) for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port, passing through the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (reel reference) (Passing position) to detect the occurrence of a reel rotation error, check if the stop preparation is complete, and if the stop preparation is complete and if it is rotating at a constant speed, the spinning reel Based on the detection signal of various switches, these various switches satisfy the detection conditions. After sequentially executing the switch input determination process (Sh19) for determining whether or not, the register saved in the stack area in Sh2 is restored (Sh20), and the interrupts prohibited in the step of Sh1 are permitted (Sh21). Return to the process before inclusion.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sh16, the stop position is determined from the stop operation position when the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is determined, and the number of steps after which the stop should be calculated is calculated. Stop switch process (Sh22), the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted, and when it is time to stop, stop process (Sh23) to start braking by two-phase excitation, and brake in the stop process After executing a final stop process (Sh24) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start, the registers saved in the stack area in Sh2 are restored (Sh20), and the interrupts prohibited in the step of Sh1 are permitted. (Sh21), the process returns to the state before the interruption.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the stop switch process executed by the CPU 41a in the timer interrupt 4 of the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  In the stop switch process, first, for all reels in the order of left, middle and right, it is determined whether or not a stop operation position has been set for the work on the corresponding reel, that is, whether or not a stop operation has been detected ( If the stop operation is not detected for all reels (Si1, Si2), the stop switch process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If a stop operation of any of the reels is detected in the Si1 step, the process proceeds to the Si3 step and the work corresponding to the stop reel is set with reference to the stop control table corresponding to the reel. From the region number including the number of steps at the stop operation position, the region number serving as the stop position is specified, and the process proceeds to the Si4 step.

  In the Si4 step, the number of steps required from the current reel reference position to the stop position specified in the Si3 step is calculated, and after setting the calculated number of steps, the stop switch process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 26 shows a power interruption interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 2, that is, when the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is inputted, interrupting the execution process or the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of.

  In the power interruption interrupt process (main), interrupts are first prohibited (Sj1). That is, other interrupt processing is prohibited from being executed at the start of the power interruption interrupt processing (main). Next, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (Sj2). Note that the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, but are not saved here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj3). At this time, if the voltage drop signal is not inputted, the register saved in the stack area in Sj2 is restored (Sj4), the interrupt prohibited in the step of Sj1 is permitted (Sj5), and the processing before the interrupt is performed. Return.

  If a voltage drop signal is input in step Sj3, destruction diagnosis data (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set (Sj6), and all output ports are initialized (Sj7). . Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sj8), and access to the RAM 41c is performed. It is prohibited (Sj9).

  Then, except for the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj10, where Sj10 is the same process as Sj3), the process enters a loop process in which no process is performed. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the CPU 41a reliably stops operation when the power is interrupted. Further, in this loop processing, when the voltage recovers and the voltage drop signal is not input, the above-described startup processing is executed, and if the RAM parity is 0 and the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the original processing is performed. It will return to.

  In this embodiment, after the access to the RAM 41c is prohibited, the output state of the voltage drop signal is monitored, and when the voltage drop signal is not input, it is determined that the voltage is restored, and the process proceeds to the startup process. However, no processing is performed in the loop processing, and the voltage is recovered while the loop processing is being performed, and the process proceeds to the start-up processing based on the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 49. You may make it do.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  When a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 to the sub-control unit 91, the CPU 91a performs a startup process (sub) illustrated in FIG. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the sub-control unit 91 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 91a is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 91a malfunctions or the display control circuit 92 is activated. This is a process that is performed at the time of restart due to a malfunction.

  In the startup process (sub), the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sk1), and the initialization instruction is set in the system control register to initialize the graphic controller 200. (Sk2), the system waits for an initialization completion signal from the graphic controller 200 (Sk3).

  After the initialization completion signal is input in the step of Sk3, a transfer instruction of the frequently used CG data including the transparent area object to the VRAM area is set in the system control register, so that the frequently used CG data After instructing the transfer (Sk4), the process waits for a transfer end interrupt signal from the graphic controller 200 (Sk5).

  After the transfer end interrupt signal is input in step Sk5, access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sk6). Then, the RAM parity of all the storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sk7), and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity is 0 (Sk8).

  If the data in the RAM 91c is normal, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step Sk8, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal, and the process proceeds to the step Sk15.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in the step of Sk8, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sk9). If power interruption interrupt processing (sub) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and even if the data for failure diagnosis is not normal in the step of Sk9, it is stored in the RAM 91c. Since the stored data is not normal, the process proceeds to step Sk15.

  In the step of Sk15, after initializing all the areas except the stack area of the RAM 91c (the area where the data in use is stored), the process proceeds to the step of Sk16, and after setting the standby pattern as the control pattern, Proceed to step.

  If it is determined in step Sk9 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 91c is normal. Therefore, the data area that does not need to be restored (changes depending on the progress after receiving the switch flag or command). Initialize a data area for storing a process counter, which will be described later, that is, a data area for storing data that is not necessary to restore the state at the time of the last command reception before power interruption (Sk10). The destruction diagnosis data is cleared (Sk11), the control pattern that was last executed before power interruption is set (Sk12), and then the process proceeds to step Sk13.

  In step Sk13, in accordance with the control pattern set in step Sk12 or Sk16, an effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs is executed. The interrupt is permitted (Sk14), and the process proceeds to loop processing. That is, if the data in the RAM 91c is abnormal, the standby effect is executed, and if the data in the RAM 91c is normal, the effect executed when the last command is received before power interruption is executed from the beginning.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the CPU 91a at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the buffer (Sm1). If no command is stored in the buffer, the process proceeds to step Sm10. If a command is stored in the buffer, the command is acquired from the buffer (Sm2), and the process proceeds to step Sm3.

  In step Sm3, an effect mode selection process for selecting an effect mode is executed in accordance with the received command, and the process proceeds to step Sm4.

  In step Sm4, continuous effect processing for executing the continuous effect is executed in accordance with the received command, and the process proceeds to step Sm5.

  In step Sm5, a definite effect process for executing a definite effect is executed according to the received command, and the process proceeds to step Sm6.

  In step Sm6, when the received command is an internal winning command, it is determined whether or not an effect pattern for continuous effects is already set in the RAM 91c, and an effect pattern for continuous effects or an effect pattern for final effects is determined. If not set, the effect table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command and the effect mode, and the selected effect pattern is selected for the game. The effect pattern selection process set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sm7.

  In step Sm7, processing corresponding to the received command is performed, and the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, and the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c and the control registered corresponding to the received command are stored. A control pattern setting process for reading the pattern and setting it in the RAM 91c is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sm8.

  In step Sm8, in accordance with the control pattern set in step Sm5, an effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs is executed. Proceed to step.

  In step Sm9, a volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume of the output sound from the speaker is executed in accordance with the received command, and the process proceeds to step Sm10.

  In step Sm10, it is determined whether or not the selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 have been detected. If it is determined that they have been detected, a switch determination process for setting a switch-on flag of the corresponding switch is executed. , Go to step Sm11.

  In step Sm11, a menu screen display process for displaying a menu screen for displaying game history data and the like is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sm12.

  In step Sm12, if all the reels do not stop even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the reel starts rotating, a promotion notification process for performing a promotion notification for prompting the reel stop operation is executed. move on.

  In step Sm13, after executing display control confirmation processing for confirming whether or not the graphic controller 200 is operating normally, the process proceeds to step Sm14, and processing for updating values of various counters such as a random number counter in the RAM 91c. After the execution, the timer interrupt process (sub) is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an effect mode selection process executed by the CPU 91a in step Sm3.

  In the effect mode selection process, first, it is determined whether or not an effect during bonus is being executed (Sn1). If the effect during bonus is being executed, the process proceeds to step Sn9. It is determined whether or not the command is a reel stop command (Sn2).

  If the acquired command is a command other than the reel stop command in the step of Sn2, the process proceeds to the step of Sn9. If the acquired command is a reel stop command, whether or not it is the first stop, that is, the reel stop command received first after the game starts. It is determined whether or not (Sn3).

In the step of Sn3, if it is not the first stop, the process proceeds to the step of Sn9, and if it is the first stop, it is determined whether or not other than the left reel has been stopped based on the acquired reel stop command (Sn4).

If other than the left reel is not stopped in the step of Sn4, the process proceeds to the step of Sn9, and when the other than the left reel is stopped, that is, when the other than the left reel is the first stop, the procedure of selecting the effect mode in the RAM 91c Is being changed (Sn5), and the value of the change counter assigned to the RAM 91c is set to 1 in order to count the number of games in which the production mode selection procedure is continuously executed. Add (Sn6).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the change counter is 5, that is, whether or not the selection procedure of the effect mode has continued for 5 games (Sn7). If the value of the change counter is not 5, the effect mode selection process When the value of the change counter is 5, 1 is added to the effect mode flag set in the RAM 91c (Sn8), and the process proceeds to Sn9. The effect mode flag has a value of 0 to 2, 0 indicates mode 1, 1 indicates mode 2, and 2 indicates mode 3. In the step of Sn8, the value of the effect mode flag after addition is 3. In this case, it is corrected to 0. That is, when 2 indicating mode 3 is set, it is updated to 1 indicating mode 1.

  In the step of Sn9, the value of the change counter is cleared, the process proceeds to the step of Sn10, and the changing flag is also cleared, and the effect mode selection process is terminated.

  As described above, in the effect mode selection process, except for the period controlled by any bonus, the procedure for making the first stop other than the left reel, that is, the procedure for selecting the effect mode, is performed continuously for five games. The control for changing the production mode sequentially is performed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the continuous effect process executed by the CPU 91a in step Sm4.

  In the continuous effect process, first, it is determined what kind of command triggered the process (Sp1).

  If the command type is a BET command, a BET process described in detail later is performed (Sp2), the continuous effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the command type is an internal winning command, a start process, which will be described later in detail, is performed (Sp3), the continuous effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the command type is a reel rotation start command, the information about the stop symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stored in the RAM 91c in the previous game is cleared (Sp4), and the continuous effect process is terminated. Return to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the command type is a reel stop command, a reel stop process (to be described later in detail) is performed (Sp5), the continuous effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the type of command is a winning determination command, it is determined whether or not the winning determination command indicates that any bonus has been won (Sp6), indicating that any bonus has been won. If not, the continuous effect process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the winning determination command indicates that one of the bonuses has been won, the value of the continuous counter indicating the number of remaining games of the continuous effect set in the RAM 91c is 0, and the additional effect is executed. It is determined whether the additional flag to be shown is not set, that is, the state where the continuous effect is not executed at the present time and the additional effect is not performed in the next game (Sp7). If the value of the counter is 0 and no additional flag is set, the continuous effect process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the continuous counter is not 0 in the step of Sp7, or if an additional flag is set, the continuous effect being executed is terminated (Sp8), and the value of the continuous counter is cleared (Sp9). Then, the continuous effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the command type is a gaming state command, the RAM 91c is provided with the gaming state (that is, the gaming state applied in the current game) saved in the gaming state saving area of the latest game in the previous game. The game state indicated by the game state command (that is, the game state applied in the next game) is stored in the game state storage area of the latest game provided in the RAM 91c. (Sp10), the continuous effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the command type is another command, the continuous effect process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Next, Sp2 BET processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the BET processing, first, it is determined whether or not a confirmation notification flag that is set when notification of determination of bonus winning is notified to the RAM 91c (Sq1). If the confirmation notification flag is set, whether all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the previous game or not, whether the bonus winning is notified in the continuous effect or the additional effect, or the bonus according to the confirmed effect In this case, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the confirmation notification flag is not set, it is determined whether the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (Sq2). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous effect has already been executed, so the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the flow returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the continuous counter is 0, whether or not the effect mode is being changed based on whether or not the changing flag is set in the RAM 91c, that is, whether or not the effect mode selection procedure was performed in the previous game It is determined whether or not (Sq3). If the effect mode is being changed, the BET process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the effect mode is not being changed, it is further determined whether an additional flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sq4).

  If the additional flag is not set, whether a chance has been derived in the previous game based on the display result of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the previous game stored in the RAM 91c, or a cherry wins It is determined whether or not (Sq5). If no chance has been derived in the previous game and no cherries have been won, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If a chance is derived in the previous game or if Cherry wins, whether or not any bonus is won according to the winning situation stored in the RAM 91c in step Sr1 of the previous game (described later). Determination is made (step Sq6).

  If one of the bonuses is won, a random number for selecting a continuous effect pattern is extracted by the software random number function, and the winning effect table in the continuous effect selection table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to according to the extracted random number value. Then, select the pattern of continuous production that will start from now. The continuous effect pattern selected here is stored in the RAM 91c (Sq7). Then, the process proceeds to step Sq9.

  If none of the bonuses are won, a random number for selecting a continuous effect pattern is extracted by the software random number function, and the non-winning time table in the continuous effect selection table stored in the ROM 91b is referred according to the extracted random number value. Then, the pattern of the continuous production starting from now is selected. The continuous effect pattern selected here is stored in the RAM 91c (Sq8). Then, the process proceeds to step Sq9.

  In the steps of Sq7 and Sq8, a continuous effect pattern is selected by referring to the effect mode flag set in the RAM 91c and referring to the continuous effect selection table corresponding to the currently set effect mode. ing. If it is determined that the chance chance has been derived in step Sq5, one of the continuous effect patterns is selected from the two game patterns in the continuous effect selection table, and if the winning of cherry is determined. One of the continuous production patterns is selected from the three game patterns.

  In step Sq9, a value corresponding to the effect pattern selected in Sq7 or Sq8 is set as an initial value in the continuous counter of the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the start effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image indicating the start of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51 (Sq10). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Further, if the additional flag is set in step Sq4, an additional effect is executed. Here, the resumption effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image indicating the start of the additional effect (the resumption of the continuous effect once ended) (Sq11). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  As described above, in the BET processing, when the production mode selection procedure is performed in the previous game, that is, while the production mode is being changed, the continuous production is not started.

  Next, the process at the start of Sp3 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in the starting process, the winning situation (that is, the winning flag setting situation in the current game) indicated by the internal winning command that triggered the process is saved in the winning situation saving area of the latest game provided in the RAM 91c. (Sr1).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (Sr2). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous effect has already started or at least the start effect has been performed. In this case, first, it is determined whether or not the pattern of the continuous effect stored in the RAM 91c is a pattern selected based on the winning table, and is a pattern that leads to an effect result indicating the bonus winning (Sr3). If the pattern does not lead to the effect result indicating the bonus winning, the process proceeds to Sr12. If it is a pattern that leads to the effect result indicating the bonus winning, it is further determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter is 1 (Sr4). If the value of the continuous counter is not 1, the process proceeds to Sr12.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 1, the continuous effect will end in the game, and it is further determined whether any bonus is won based on the winning situation stored in the RAM 91c (Sr5). . If no bonus has been won, the process proceeds to Sr12.

  If any bonus has been won, none of the bonuses have been won at the start of the continuous production, but a new bonus has been won during the execution of the continuous production. In this case, a predetermined random number is extracted by the software random number function, and it is determined whether to replace the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect according to the value of the random number or to perform the additional effect after the end of the continuous effect Replacement / addition determination lottery is performed (Sr6). As a result of the lottery, it is determined whether replacement of the content of the effect of the final game has been determined or execution of the additional effect has been determined (Sr7).

  When the replacement of the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is determined, an effect replacement flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sr8). Further, the content of the effect in the final game is replaced according to the pattern of the continuous effect stored in the RAM 91c, and the image according to the effect after the replacement is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is started. (Sr9). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the additional effect is determined, the additional effect pattern is selected from the continuous effect selection table in accordance with the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c. The additional effect pattern selected here is also stored in the RAM 91c (Sr10). Further, an additional flag indicating execution of the additional effect is set in the RAM 91c (Sr11). Then, the process proceeds to step Sr12.

  In Sr12, an image corresponding to the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c and the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect for the current game in the series of continuous effects is started. . Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in Sr2, it is further determined whether an additional flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sr13). If the additional flag is not set, the start process ends without starting any production here, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the additional flag is set, an image corresponding to the pattern of the additional effect stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to start the additional effect (Sr14). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel stop process of Sp5 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in the reel stop process, the symbol stopped for the reel indicated by the reel stop command according to the reel stop command triggered by the process is stored in the stop symbol table of the RAM 91c (Ss1).

  Next, with reference to the stop symbol table, it is determined whether or not all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped (Ss2). If at least one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is still rotating, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c is 0 (Ss3). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the replacement flag is set in the RAM 91c because the continuous effect is being executed at this time (Ss4). If the replacement flag is set, an image corresponding to the content of the effect after the replacement is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the result of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect (Ss5). Further, the replacement flag set in the RAM 91c is deleted, and the value of the continuous counter is cleared (Ss6). Then, the process proceeds to step Ss15.

  If the replacement flag is not set in Ss4, an image corresponding to the continuous effect pattern and the value of the continuous counter stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and this time of the series of continuous effects is displayed. The result of the effect for the game is notified (Ss7). Further, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c (Ss8). Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction (Ss9). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the value of the continuous counter becomes 0, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c is a pattern selected based on the winning time table, and is a pattern that leads to the effect result indicating the bonus winning. Determine (Ss10). If it is a pattern that leads to the effect result indicating the bonus winning, the process proceeds to step Ss15.

  If the pattern does not lead to the effect result indicating the bonus winning, the effect result indicating that the bonus is lost is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the player (Ss11). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in Ss3, it is determined whether an additional flag is set in the RAM 91c (Ss12). If the additional flag is not set, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the additional flag is set, the additional effect is being executed at this time, so an image corresponding to the additional effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the result of the additional effect is displayed. Notification is made (Ss13). Further, the additional flag in the RAM 91c is cleared (Ss14), and the process proceeds to step Ss15.

  In Ss15, an effect result indicating that the bonus is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the player. Further, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 91c (Ss16). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the confirmed effect process executed by the CPU 91a in step Sm5.

  In the confirmed effect process, first, it is determined whether or not the received command is a BET command (St1). If the received command is a command other than the BET command, the process proceeds to step St5. If the received command is a BET command, whether or not the confirmation notification flag is further set in the RAM 91c, that is, a bonus to the player. It is determined whether or not the winning is notified or whether or not the bonus is confirmed (St2).

  If the confirmation notification flag is not set in the step of St2, since the player is not notified of the bonus winning, the determination effect process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the confirmation notification flag is set in the step of St2, whether or not the confirmed effect is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmed effect has already been executed before the previous game, or in the previous game It is determined whether the bonus win is notified by the continuous effect or the additional effect, but the final effect is not yet executed (St3). If the final effect is being executed, the final effect process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. On the other hand, if the finalized effect is not being executed, a finalized screen indicating the finalization of the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the winning of the bonus has been finalized (St4), and the finalized effect process is terminated. It returns to the flowchart of 28.

  In step St5, it is determined whether or not the received command is an internal winning command. In step St5, if the received command is not an internal winning command, the process proceeds to step St8. If the received command is an internal winning command, one of the general roles in the game is won based on the internal winning command. Whether or not (St6).

  If no general combination is won in the step of St6, the finalizing process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. On the other hand, if any of the general roles has been won, an image showing the type of the selected general role is displayed on a part of the confirmation screen to notify the selected general role (St7), and the finalized effect process ends. Then, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step St8, it is determined whether or not the received command is a winning determination command. In the step of St8, if the received command is not the winning determination command, the finalizing process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 28. If the received command is the winning determination command, the process is performed based on the winning determination command. It is determined whether or not any bonus is won in the game (St9).

  If no bonus has been won in the step of St9, the finalizing process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. On the other hand, if any of the bonuses has been won, the finalized presentation is ended if the finalized presentation is being executed (St10), and the finalization notification flag is cleared regardless of whether the finalized presentation is being executed. (St11), the finalized effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  35 and 36 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the control pattern setting process executed by the CPU 91a in step Sm7 of the timer interrupt process (sub).

  In the control pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the received command is a setting start command (Su1). If the received command is a setting start command, the in-setting notification pattern is set as a control pattern (Su2), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received command is not a setting start command in the step of Su1, it is determined whether or not the received command is an initialization command (Su3). If the received command is an initialization command, all areas of the RAM 91c are initialized (Su4), the above-described standby pattern is set as a control pattern (Su5), and the control pattern setting process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received command is not an initialization command in step Su3, it is determined whether or not the received command is a standby command (Su6). If the received command is a standby command, the value of the continuous counter and the additional flag assigned to the RAM 91c are checked, and it is determined whether or not a continuous effect (including an additional effect) is being executed (Su7). In step Su7, if the value of the continuous counter is 0 and the additional flag is not set, it is determined that the continuous effect (including the additional effect) is not being executed, and the bonus effect is being executed in the RAM 91c. It is confirmed whether or not the bonus effect flag shown is set, and it is determined whether or not the bonus effect is being executed (Su8). If the effect during bonus is not being executed in step Su8, whether or not the confirmation notification flag is set in the RAM 91c, that is, the winning of the bonus in the continuous effect or the additional effect is notified, and the BET command In response to reception, it is determined whether the finalized effect is being executed or whether the finalized effect is already being executed (Su9).

  If the confirmation notification flag is not set in step Su9, the standby pattern is set as a control pattern (Su10), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If it is determined in step Su7 that a continuous effect (including an additional effect) is being executed, or if it is determined in step Su8 that a bonus effect is being executed, a confirmation notification flag is set in step Su9. If it is set, the control pattern setting process is terminated without setting the standby pattern, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the step of Su6, if the received command is not a standby command, it is determined whether or not the received command is a stop command (Su11). If the received command is a stop command, it is further determined whether or not it is a stop command indicating the start (occurrence) of a stop state (Su12), and if it is a stop command indicating the start of the stop state. Then, the stop notification pattern is set as a control pattern (Su13), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not a stop command indicating the start of the stop state, that is, if it is a stop command indicating the release of the stop state, the standby pattern is set as the control pattern (Su10), and the control pattern setting process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received command is not a stop command in the step of Su11, it is determined whether or not the received command is an error command (Su14). If the received command is an error command, it is further determined whether or not it is an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state (Su15). If the received command is an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state, the currently set control pattern is determined. Are temporarily saved in the stack (Su16), the error notification pattern is set as a control pattern (Su17), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state, that is, if it is an error command indicating the release of the error state, the control pattern saved in the stack at the time of occurrence of the error, that is, Su16 is set (Su18). Then, the control pattern setting process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step Su14 that the received command is not an error command, it is determined whether the received command is a payout start command (Su19). If the received command is a payout start command, the payout pattern is set as a sub-pattern (Su20), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. The sub-pattern is a control pattern that is set in an area different from the area in which the control pattern of the effect that is being executed is set, and is executed when the effect is executed in parallel with the control pattern of the effect that is being executed. It is a control pattern that is set separately from the control pattern for the production. That is, normally, when a new control pattern is set, the control pattern that was originally set is overwritten, whereas the control pattern is set as a sub-pattern, so that Patterns are set at the same time. For this reason, when the payout pattern is set as the sub-pattern in the step of Su20, an effect based on the payout pattern is executed concurrently with the effect currently being executed.

  If it is determined in step Su19 that the received command is not a payout start command, it is determined whether the received command is a payout end command (Su21). If the received command is a payout end command, the payout pattern set as the sub-pattern is cleared (Su22), the control pattern setting process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, in the step of Su22, only the effect based on the payout pattern that has been executed concurrently is completed, and only the effect that was originally executed continues.

  If the received command is not a payout end command in the step of Su21, it is determined whether or not the received command is a winning determination command (Su23). If the received command is a winning determination command, it is determined whether or not the winning determination command indicates a big bonus winning (Su24). If the winning determination command indicates a big bonus winning, the BB winning pattern is set as a control pattern (Su25), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the winning determination command does not indicate a big bonus, it is further determined whether or not a winning other than the big bonus is indicated (Su26). If the prize determination command indicates a prize other than the big bonus, it corresponds to the winning prize among the winning patterns for executing the winning effect in which a specific effect is executed when the winning occurs. The winning pattern is set as a control pattern (Su27), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If no winning other than the big bonus is indicated in the step of Su26, the process proceeds to the step of Su32.

  If the command received in step Su23 is not a winning determination command, it is determined whether or not the received command is a gaming state command (Su28). If the received command is not a gaming state command, the process proceeds to step Su32. If the received command is a gaming state command, the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is set in the RAM 91c (Su29), and based on the set gaming state. It is then determined whether or not the game is a game for which a big bonus ending condition is satisfied (Su30). If the big bonus end condition is satisfied, the ending pattern is set as a control pattern (Su31), the control pattern setting process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the game is not a game for which the big bonus ending condition is satisfied in step Su30, the process proceeds to step Su32.

  In step Su32, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c and the control pattern registered corresponding to the received command are read and set, and the control pattern setting process is performed. Is finished, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the control pattern setting process, even when a standby command is received, a continuous effect, an additional effect, a bonus effect is being executed, a result of a continuous effect or an additional effect, an effect result indicating a bonus win and In such a case, when the final effect is being executed, the standby effect is not executed. In addition, since the standby command is not transmitted in a state where the bet number is set, the standby effect is not executed even when the bet number is set.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the control content of the volume adjustment process executed by the CPU 91a in the step Sm9 of the timer interrupt process (sub).

  First, the CPU 91a determines whether or not a game sound effect is being output (Sv1). If no game sound effect is being produced in step Sv1, the process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If a game sound effect is being produced in step Sv1, the process proceeds to step Sv2, and the volume of the game sound effect is 0 (silence) based on whether or not a mute flag to be described later is set. If the sound is not muted, it is determined whether the received command is a standby command (Sv3). In the step of Sv3, if the received command is a standby command, that is, if the game has not progressed for a predetermined time after the game ends or if the credit is settled, the game currently being played The sound effect volume is muted (Sv4), the mute flag is set (Sv5), the volume adjustment process is terminated, and the flow returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step Sv2 that the sound is being muted, that is, if a new command is received during muting, the volume of the game sound effect is increased to the original volume (MAX) (Sv6), and the sound is muted. The flag is cleared (Sv7), the volume adjustment process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the volume adjustment processing, the game sound effect is muted by receiving the standby command while the game sound effect is being produced, and the game sound effect is being produced. Is restored to the original volume. Also, in the volume adjustment process, the game sound effect is muted by receiving the standby command, and since the standby command is not transmitted in the state where the bet number is set, the game sound effect is emitted. If the number of bets is set in a state where the game is in effect, the control for muting is not performed even if the state in which the game sound effect is output continues for a predetermined time.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the menu screen display process executed in step Sm11 of the timer interrupt process (sub) by the CPU 91a.

  In the menu screen display process, it is first determined whether or not the game is in progress, that is, whether or not it is a period until the game state command is received after receiving the internal winning command accompanying the start of the game (Sw1), If it is determined that the game is in progress, the menu screen display process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in the step of Sw2 that the game is not in progress, whether or not the number of bets has been set, that is, after receiving the gaming state command, the BET command has been received and the internal It is determined whether or not a winning command or a standby command associated with credit settlement has not been received (Sw2). If the number of bets has been set, it is determined whether or not the menu screen is being displayed (Sw3). ) If the menu screen is not being displayed, the menu screen display process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the menu screen is being displayed in the step of Sw3, after the menu screen is cleared (Sw4), the menu screen display process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step Sw2 that the number of bets has not been set, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect (including an additional effect) is being executed based on the value of the continuous counter and the additional flag (Sw5). ) If a continuous effect (including an additional effect) is being executed, the menu screen display process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the continuous effect (including the additional effect) is not being executed in the step of Sw5, it is further determined based on the bonus effect flag whether or not the bonus effect is being executed (Sw6). If it is being executed, the menu screen display process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If an effect during bonus is not being executed in the step of Sw6, it is further notified whether or not a confirmation notification flag is set in the RAM 91c, that is, whether or not the player has been informed of winning of the bonus, or confirmation of the bonus. (Sw7), and if the confirmation notification flag is set, the menu screen display process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the confirmation notification flag is not set in the step of Sw7, it is determined whether or not the operation of the selection switch 56 or the determination switch 57 is detected (Sw8), and the operation of the selection switch 56 or the determination switch 57 must be detected. If it is, the menu screen display process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the operation of the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57 is detected in the step of Sw8, it is determined whether or not the menu screen is being displayed (Sw9). If the menu screen is not being displayed, the menu screen is displayed ( Sw10), the menu screen display process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the menu screen is being displayed in step Sw9, it is determined whether the detected switch is the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57, and processing according to the currently displayed screen status, for example, the menu screen When an item for performing a predetermined process such as display processing such as displaying history data or initialization of history data is selected when the game history browsing screen is selected, the processing is performed. After (Sw11), the menu screen display process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the menu screen display process, if a continuous effect, an additional effect, or a bonus effect is being executed, or if the result of a continuous effect or additional effect is an effect result indicating that a bonus is won, a final effect is executed. If it is, the menu screen is not displayed, and as a result, the history cannot be browsed.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the control content of the V blank interrupt process executed by the CPU 91a based on the input of the V blank interrupt signal periodically output from the graphic controller 200 (every 33.3 ms in this embodiment). It is.

  In the V blank interrupt process, first, the value of the V blank waiting time counter that has been interrupted in the RAM 91c in order to measure the time since the last input of the V blank interrupt signal is cleared (Sx1), and the data transfer process Determines whether it is waiting for input of the transfer end interrupt signal output at the end of reading, the read end interrupt signal output at the end of attribute reading processing, or the drawing end interrupt signal output at the end of drawing processing (Sx2). Whether to wait for an interrupt signal input is determined based on whether a transfer end wait flag, a read end wait flag, and a drawing end wait flag, which will be described later, are set in the RAM 91c.

  If it is in the state of waiting for an interrupt in the step of Sx2, the V blank interrupt process is terminated. If not in the state of waiting for an interrupt in the step of Sx2, based on whether or not process data is newly set in the RAM 91c, It is determined whether or not to newly start moving image reproduction (Sx3).

  If it is determined in step Sx3 that a new video playback is to be started, that is, if process data is newly set, a playback flag indicating that video playback is in progress is set in the RAM 91c and set in the RAM 91c. The process data counter value indicating which stage of the process data is being processed is cleared (Sx4).

  Next, with reference to the process data set in the RAM 91c, a transfer command to the VRAM area for all CG data serving as source data when reproducing the moving picture set in the process data is set in the system control register. The CG data transfer is instructed (Sx5). Then, a transfer end wait flag is set in the RAM 91c to indicate that the transfer end interrupt signal input at the end of the transfer of CG data is waiting (Sx6), and the V blank interrupt process ends.

  Further, if it is not determined in step Sx3 that new video playback is to be started, that is, if no new process data is set, the display area of the display register and the drawing area of the drawing register are updated to update the VRAM area. The display area and the drawing area are switched (Sx7). Then, based on whether or not the moving image playback flag is set in the RAM 91c, it is determined whether or not the moving image is being played back (Sx8).

  If a moving image is not being played back in step Sx8, an attribute corresponding to the currently set control pattern is set in the attribute register (Sx9), and an instruction for reading the attribute set in the attribute register is set in the system control register. Then, reading of the attribute is instructed (Sx10). Then, a read completion wait flag indicating that the read completion interrupt signal input upon completion of reading of the attribute is waiting is set in the RAM 91c (Sx11), and the V blank interruption process is terminated. Of the attributes set in step Sx9, the attribute corresponding to the control pattern set during the change of the reel is always drawn with the transparent area object having the highest priority (the transparent area object is always the other object). The transparent area object is always drawn in front of the viewer as compared to other objects.

  If it is determined in step Sx8 that a moving image is being reproduced, the value of the process data counter set in the RAM 91c is updated (Sx12), and the process data counter value of the process data set in the RAM 91c is updated. The attribute at the stage shown is set in the attribute register (Sx13), and an instruction to read the attribute is instructed by setting an instruction for reading the attribute set in the attribute register in the system control register (Sx14). Then, a read end wait flag is set in the RAM 91c to indicate that it is waiting to input a read end interrupt signal input at the end of reading the attribute (Sx15). Of the attributes set in the step of Sx13, the attribute set in the process data set during the change of the reel is always drawn with the transparent area object having the highest priority (the transparent area object is always set to other attributes). The object is drawn before the object, and the transparent area object is always drawn closer to the viewer than other objects.

  Next, with reference to the process data set in the RAM 91c, it is determined whether or not all moving image playback based on the process data has been completed (Sx16).

  If all the moving image playback has not been completed in the step of Sx16, the V blank interrupt processing is ended as it is, and if all of the moving image playback has been completed in the step of Sx16, the in-reproduction flag set in the RAM 91c is set. After clearing (Sx17), the V blank interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 40A shows a read end interrupt signal output from the graphic controller 200 by the CPU 91a in a state where the read end wait flag is set in the RAM 91c, that is, a read end interrupt signal output at the end of attribute reading. FIG. 40B is a flowchart showing the control contents of the read end interrupt process executed based on the input, and FIG. 40B shows a transfer that the CPU 91a outputs from the graphic controller 200 in a state where the transfer end wait flag is set in the RAM 91c. FIG. 40C is a flowchart showing the control details of the transfer end interrupt process executed based on the input of the end interrupt signal, that is, the transfer end interrupt signal output at the end of CG data transfer. FIG. Drawing end interrupt output from graphic controller 200 Is a flow chart showing the control contents of the drawing end interrupt processing executed based on the input item.

  In the read end interrupt process, first, the read end wait flag set in the RAM 91c is cleared (Sx21), and the read end assigned to the RAM 91c is measured in order to measure the time since the attribute read command was issued. The value of the waiting time counter is cleared (Sx22), and a drawing execution instruction is stored in the system control register to instruct execution of drawing (Sx23). Then, a drawing end wait flag indicating that the drawing end interrupt signal is waiting to be input is set in the RAM 91c (Sx24), and the reading end interrupt processing is ended. In the transfer end interrupt process, the transfer end wait flag set in the RAM 91c is cleared (Sx31), and the transfer end wait assigned to the RAM 91c to measure the time since the CG data transfer command is issued. The value of the time counter is cleared (Sx32), and the transfer end interrupt process ends. In the drawing end interrupt process, the drawing end waiting flag set in the RAM 91c is cleared (Sx41), and a drawing end waiting time counter assigned to the RAM 91c to measure the time since the drawing is commanded. The value is cleared (Sx42), and the drawing end interrupt process is terminated.

  As described above, when the attribute reading process, the drawing process, and the data transfer process are started by the graphic controller 200, the CPU 91a starts a new process even if a V blank interrupt signal is input until these processes are completed. The execution command for drawing, data transfer, and reading of attributes is not performed.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the display control confirmation process executed by the CPU 91a in step Sm13 of the timer interrupt process (sub).

  In the display control confirmation process, first, 1 is added to the value of the V blank wait counter (Sy1), and the elapsed time from the input of the previous V blank interrupt signal is allowed based on the value of the V blank wait counter after the addition. It is determined whether or not the time (time for determining that the graphic controller 200 is likely to be hung up) has been exceeded (Sy2), and the elapsed time since the previous V blank interrupt signal was input is set to the allowable time. If it has exceeded, jump to the head of the power interruption interrupt processing (sub) described later.

  If the elapsed time since the previous V blank interrupt signal was input does not exceed the allowable time in step Sy2, whether or not the transfer end wait state is set based on whether or not the transfer end wait flag is set. (Sy3), and if it is not waiting for the end of transfer, the process proceeds to Sy6.

  If the transfer end wait is waited for in step Sy3, the value of the transfer end wait counter is incremented by 1 (Sy4), and the CG data transfer instruction is executed based on the value of the transfer end wait counter after the addition. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time exceeds the allowable time (Sy5), and if the elapsed time after the execution of the CG data transfer instruction exceeds the allowable time, a power interruption interrupt process (sub Jump to the beginning of

  If the elapsed time from the execution of the CG data transfer instruction does not exceed the allowable time in the Sy5 step, the process proceeds to the Sy6 step.

  In step Sy6, it is determined whether or not the attribute is waiting for reading completion based on whether or not the read completion wait flag is set. If not, the process proceeds to step Sy9.

  If the read completion wait is in the step of Sy6, the value of the read completion wait counter is incremented by 1 (Sy7), and the process after executing the attribute read instruction based on the value of the read completion wait counter after the addition It is determined whether or not the time has exceeded the allowable time (Sy8), and if the elapsed time since the execution of the attribute read command exceeds the allowable time, a power interruption interrupt process (sub) described later is performed. Jump to the top.

  In the Sy8 step, when the elapsed time after executing the attribute read command does not exceed the allowable time, the process proceeds to the Sy9 step.

  In step Sy9, it is determined whether or not the drawing end waiting flag is set based on whether or not the drawing end waiting flag is set. Return to the flowchart.

  If it is waiting for drawing end in the step of Sy9, the value of the drawing end waiting counter is incremented by 1 (Sy10), and the elapsed time since the execution of the drawing command is executed based on the value of the drawing end waiting counter after the addition. It is determined whether or not the permissible time has been exceeded (Sy11), and if the elapsed time since the execution of the drawing command exceeds the permissible time, the process jumps to the beginning of a power interruption interrupt process (sub) described later. .

  If the elapsed time from the execution of the attribute read command does not exceed the permissible time in step Sy11, the display control confirmation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the V blank interrupt signal is not input beyond the allowable time, the CPU 91a instructs the graphic controller 200 to input an interrupt signal indicating the end of processing by the command exceeding the allowable time. If not, jump to the top of the power interruption processing (sub).

  FIG. 42 shows a case in which the graphic controller 200 is instructed when the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is input, and when the V blank interrupt signal is not input beyond the allowable time, and then according to the instruction. The flowchart which shows the control content of the electric interruption interruption process (sub) performed when the interruption signal which shows the completion | finish of a process is not input exceeding allowable time, ie, when the possibility that the graphic controller 200 is hanging up is high. It is.

  In the power interruption interruption process (sub), first, interruption is prohibited (Sz1). That is, other interrupt processes are prohibited from being executed at the start of the power interruption interrupt process (sub). Next, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (Sz2).

  Next, destruction diagnosis data (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set (Sz3), and all output ports are initialized (Sz4). Next, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all the storage areas of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sz5), and access to the RAM 41c is prohibited (Sz6).

  Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. In addition, when the power interruption interrupt processing is performed due to a malfunction of the graphic controller 200 instead of power interruption, a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 after a certain time has elapsed, and the CPU 91a is restarted. Become.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs moving image reproduction, a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for the moving image reproduction is performed. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 places all the characters necessary for moving image reproduction in the VRAM area. When playing back a movie, the same character is often used repeatedly for drawing, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed and takes time to read it. By placing all necessary characters in the VRAM area at the initial stage of moving image reproduction, it takes less time to draw than reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 91a issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 of the frequently used character including the transparent area character to the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM area at the time of activation. Accordingly, the data transfer control unit 211 places frequently used characters in the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM area. For this reason, a character that is frequently used requires less time for drawing than reading data from the CGROM 205 every time a moving image is reproduced.

  Also, in this embodiment, when performing a continuous effect (including an additional effect), a bonus effect, a final effect, a standby effect, a menu screen display, etc., for the reasons described above, the video playback associated with each effect is performed. A necessary character is read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. However, for example, a character necessary for a continuous effect (including an additional effect) due to the capacity of the general-purpose character buffer L2. And the character necessary for the standby effect or the character necessary for displaying the menu screen cannot be simultaneously transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. For this reason, when a new moving image is reproduced, the character for new moving image reproduction is overwritten on the character for moving image reproduction that has been performed so far, which is stored in the general-purpose character buffer L2. Thus, the overhead of reading / transferring these characters occurs. Characters used for continuous effects (including additional effects) and characters used for effects during bonuses have a larger amount of data than characters with single effects because these effects are executed over multiple games. The overhead required for reading / transfer is larger than that of a single effect character.

  Here, even if a continuous effect (including an additional effect) is being executed or a bonus effect is being executed, a standby effect is executed when no game operation is performed for a certain period of time between games. In this case, the standby effect character must be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. In this case, since the character of the standby effect must be overwritten with the character of the continuous effect (including the additional effect), when the game is finished due to some game operation, the original continuous effect is to be resumed. For example, a continuous effect character (including an additional effect) must be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general character buffer L2. In addition to this, it is necessary to save data indicating how long a continuous effect (including an additional effect) has been executed at the start of the standby effect and return it at the end of the standby effect. The same applies when the player performs an operation to display a menu screen in order to view the game history.

  In addition, even when a finalized effect is being executed, if a standby effect is executed when a game operation is not performed for a certain period of time between games, a continuous effect (including an additional effect) and a bonus effect As in the case, the standby effect character must be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. In this case, since the character of the standby effect must be overwritten with the character of the final effect, when the game is finished and the standby effect is finished, if the final effect is restarted, the character of the final effect is changed to CGROM205. Must be read out and transferred to the general character buffer L2. The same applies when the player performs an operation to display a menu screen in order to view the game history.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) and the additional effect, the execution of the bonus effect, or the execution of the final effect, the standby effect is executed and the menu screen is displayed. Is now prohibited. That is, since the reading of the characters of the standby effect and the characters of the menu screen (including the history browsing screen) from the CGROM 205 and the transfer to the general-purpose character buffer L2 are prohibited, the continuous effect being executed (including the additional effect) ), A bonus effect, and a final effect character are not overwritten by a character on a standby effect or a menu screen (including a history viewing screen) and deleted from the general-purpose character buffer L2. Since the characters are not erased, there is no need to read out the characters of the continuous effect (including the additional effect), the bonus effect, and the final effect from the CGROM 205 and transfer them to the general-purpose character buffer L2.

  For this reason, in order to execute a stand-by effect or a menu screen display that is not directly related to the current game progress status, characters of a continuous effect (including an additional effect), a bonus effect, and a final effect are displayed from the CGROM 205. The overhead of the process of reading and transferring to the general-purpose character buffer L2 does not occur redundantly. Further, there is no processing overhead of saving data indicating how long the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the standby effect or the menu screen, and returning the data at the end of the standby effect or the menu screen.

  Further, when the effect mode can be switched during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) or during the effect during the bonus, the character corresponding to the new effect mode is read from the CGROM 205 at that time, and the general character buffer L2 is read. Must be transferred to. If this is allowed, the same processing must be performed many times each time the effect mode is switched.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, during execution of the effect during bonus, even if an operation is performed according to the procedure for selecting the effect mode, the effect mode is not changed. Is written in the general-purpose character buffer L2, and the character in the bonus medium effect based on the effect mode different from the currently selected effect mode is displayed until the mid-bonus effect corresponding to this is finished. Will not be written to. For this reason, changing the effect mode during the effect during the bonus causes an overhead that a character corresponding to the same situation only needs to be read out from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. Can be prevented.

  In addition, in the normal gaming state or RT, when changing to an effect mode different from the effect mode currently selected by the player, the maximum number of games (including additional effects) in which continuous effects (including additional effects) are executed. Since it is necessary to perform a selection operation in a procedure that requires more than 4 games (5 games in the present embodiment), a continuous effect (including additional effects) character is written in the general-purpose character buffer L2. Until a continuous production corresponding to this (including an additional production) ends, a continuous production character based on a production mode different from the currently selected production mode may be written in the general-purpose character buffer L2. Absent. For this reason, when the production mode is changed during the continuous production (including additional production) once started, a character corresponding to the same situation is read from the CGROM 205 only in the production mode, and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. It is possible to prevent the overhead of having to occur.

  Furthermore, since the continuous production is not newly started during the period in which the player is selecting the production mode, the continuous production starts during the period in which the production mode is selected. It is possible to eliminate the overhead caused by the change of the effect mode during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect).

  In addition, by making the procedure for changing to the production mode different from the production mode currently selected by the player into a procedure that requires more games than the number of execution games of continuous production (including additional production), Since the production mode is not changed during (including additional production), the player is not prohibited from selecting the production mode during the continuous production (including additional production). Regardless of whether or not it is in progress), the effect mode is changed by always performing the selection operation in the same procedure, so that the player can change the effect mode without a sense of incongruity.

  Also, in this embodiment, the production mode can be switched by executing the same operation procedure (operation procedure for stopping all but the left reel first) continuously for 5 games as the production mode selection procedure. Since the presentation mode can be switched by simply continuing the same procedure for five games without performing complicated operations, the player can easily switch the presentation mode.

  Further, in a slot machine, the ratio of the stop operation being generally performed in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is high. This is because humans tend to recognize side-by-side symbols and the like from the left side (for example, horizontal writing is written from left to right), and this order is most easily recognized.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are arranged in the horizontal direction, and generally there are many right-handed players and right-handed games. When a person performs an operation such as sliding the stop switches 8L, 8L, and 8R with the thumb, for example, it is easier to operate from the left to the right. It can be said that the ratio of the stop operation in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is high after the start.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the medal insertion portion 4 is disposed on the right side of the front door as viewed from the player side, and the start switch 7 is disposed on the left side of the front door. . This is because, in general, there are many right-handed players, the medal insertion part 4 is arranged on the right side so that the medal can be inserted with the right hand, and the start switch 7 that is easier to operate than the medal insertion is arranged on the left side. Because it is. Further, the slot machine 1 is not limited to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. In general slot machines, the start switch is usually arranged on the left side, and the stop operation is often performed from the left. Therefore, it can be said that after the start of the game, the percentage of stop operations in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is high.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the selection operation of the production mode is an operation of first stopping the operation other than the left reel, so that the rate at which the player apologizes to perform the selection operation of the production mode is low, and the player However, it is possible to prevent the production mode from being frequently switched even though it is not desired.

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for selecting the production mode is a procedure in which the operation of first stopping other than the left reel is continuously performed for more than the number of games of the continuous production (including additional production). For example, a procedure for performing the operation of stopping the middle reel first for a number of continuous effects (including additional effects) or more, the number of games for the effect of stopping the right reel for the first time (including additional effects). Procedures to be carried out continuously, operation to stop reels in a specific order (preferably left, middle, right order or order other than left, right, middle order so that selection operation is not apologized) May be a procedure that continues for more than the number of games of continuous production (including additional production). Furthermore, a game in a state in which a bet number (for example, 1 or 2) other than the highest bet number (for example, 3) is set continues for a number of continuous effects (including additional effects) or more. It may be a procedure.

  In this embodiment, the production mode can be switched by executing the same procedure continuously for the number of games of continuous production (including additional production), but it is necessary to switch the production mode. Of the number of games, at least one procedure may be different from other procedures, and even in this case, the rate at which the player apologizes for selecting the production mode can be reduced, and the player It is possible to prevent the production mode from being frequently switched although not desired.

  Also, in this embodiment, when an error occurs during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect, the effect being executed is interrupted and an error notification screen indicating the occurrence of an error is displayed on a liquid crystal display. The information is displayed on the device 51 so that it can be notified with certainty.

  Further, when displaying the error notification screen, the characters necessary for moving image reproduction accompanying the display of the error notification screen are transferred to the error character buffer L3 allocated separately from the general-purpose character buffer L2. . Therefore, even when the error notification screen image is displayed during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) or the effect during bonus, the general character buffer is used even when returning to the original effect screen when the error is resolved. In order to display the error notification screen without the L2 character being overwritten, generally a character having a large amount of data (including additional effects) is read from the CGROM 205 and stored in the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM. It is possible to eliminate the redundant overhead of writing again.

  In this embodiment, when an error notification screen is displayed, a character required for moving image reproduction accompanying the error notification screen is transferred to an error character buffer L3 allocated separately from the general-purpose character buffer L2. However, when an error notification screen is displayed during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect), a character required for moving image playback accompanying the transfer is transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2, and the error is resolved. The presentation (including the additional presentation) may not be resumed. Even in this case, the general-purpose character of the VRAM is read out from the CGROM 205 by generally reading a character having a large amount of data (including the additional presentation). In addition to avoiding the overhead of rewriting to the buffer L2 again, Since RAM Separately it is not necessary to provide a buffer for error for character and generic character buffer L2, it can also reduce capacity required on top of VRAM management is simplified.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display of the menu screen is prohibited in the state where the bet number is set, the bet number is already set, and the player is willing to start the game. By prohibiting the display of the menu screen in the state, it is possible to prompt the start of the game, and the character used for displaying the menu screen, that is, the character that is not used immediately is read from the CGROM 205 and used for the general-purpose character of the VRAM. Writing to the buffer L2 can be prevented.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command even when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends in a state where the bet number has already been set. For this reason, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs the standby effect if the number of bets has already been set and the player is willing to start the game even when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends. Thus, the start of the game can be urged, and the character used for the standby effect, that is, the character that is no longer used is read from the CGROM 205 and written to the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM. Can be prevented.

  In addition, even when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends in a state where the bet number has already been set, the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command, so that the game sound effect continues in this state. However, since the player is willing to start the game, the control to mute the game sound effect is not performed, and the player is willing to start the game. In this state, the game sound effect is not muted even though it must be immediately restored to the original volume.

  Further, in this embodiment, while the final effect is being executed, the standby effect and the menu screen are prohibited from being displayed. The confirmation screen does not disappear when the menu screen is displayed, and the confirmation screen showing the confirmation of the bonus, that is, the content that is particularly important for the player, is continuously reported until the bonus is won. can do.

  In addition, in the final game of the continuous effect and the additional effect, an effect result indicating that the bonus has been won is obtained. After the game is finished, the BET command is received and the standby effect is executed while waiting for the final effect. Display of the menu screen is prohibited, and although the production result indicating the bonus winning has already been announced, the standby production is executed until the final production is executed, When the menu screen is displayed, the effect result does not disappear, the effect result indicating the winning of the bonus, that is, the effect result particularly important for the player, the bet number of the next game is set, and the final effect is Until it is executed, notification can be continued. Then, in such a situation, by setting the number of bets for the next game, the confirmed effect is executed, the bonus is confirmed, and the standby effect is executed and the menu is displayed while the confirmed effect is being executed. Since the display of the screen is prohibited, it is possible to continuously notify the winning of the bonus until the bonus is won as a result.

  In the present embodiment, in a game in which a finalizing effect is executed, when an internal winning command indicating winning of any general role is received, that is, when a general role is won, it is always 100%. Since the general role notification effect that informs the fact that the general role has been won and the type of the selected general role before the reel stop operation becomes effective is executed, a final effect indicating the confirmation of the bonus is provided. After being executed, it is possible to reduce the loss of the elected general role.

  In this embodiment, the standby effect is not executed in the state where the bet number is set. However, even in the state where the bet number is set, the operation for proceeding the game for a certain period of time. If the game is not performed, the standby effect may be performed. In this way, the standby effect is executed when the player is left with the bet number set, and the player plays the game. It can be confirmed that it is not performed.

  In addition, in the final game of the continuous effect or the additional effect, an effect result indicating that the bonus has been won is obtained. After the game is finished, a BET command is received, that is, a medal is inserted, or one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 is operated. The finalizing effect is executed by performing the setting operation of the bet number according to, but it is sufficient that the finalizing effect is executed in response to an operation for starting the next game, for example, When an operation to set the bet number that can start the game is made (when the number of medals that can start the game is inserted, the bet number that can start the game is set by operating the 1BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6) When the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 are operated in the After the bet number is set as possible, may be configured to perform a definite effect upon the start switch 7 has been operated.

  Furthermore, in the final game of the continuous effect and the additional effect, the result of the effect indicating the winning of the bonus is obtained. When the end game is a replay, the bet number is set without the player performing the bet number setting operation. However, in such a case, when the player needs a bet number setting operation, the final effect is executed when the bet number setting operation is performed, and the bet number setting is automatically performed. When the player does not need a betting number setting operation, such as when it is performed, the final effect may be executed when the start switch 7 is operated.

  Also, in this embodiment, as an example of the final effect, after starting, it is continuously informed until the winning bonus is won, but what is intermittently notified, for example, a game in which replay is won For example, when the bonuses cannot be aligned in the game, the notification may be temporarily interrupted and the notification may be resumed by being aligned, or the notification mode may be temporarily changed.

  In addition, in the case of performing the standby effect even when the number of bets is set and performing the final effect by operating the start switch 7, in the final game of the continuous effect and the additional effect, It is preferable to prohibit the execution of the standby effect and the display of the menu screen while waiting for the execution of the final effect by the operation of the start switch 7 after the end of the game. Even in such a case, although the effect result indicating the winning of the bonus has already been notified, the standby effect is executed or the menu screen is displayed until the final effect is executed. The number of wagers for the next game is set so that the performance result does not disappear and the performance result indicating the winning of the bonus, that is, the performance result particularly important for the player. Until definite effect is executed, it is possible to notify continuously.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of stop controls in which stop positions (display results) are uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position (area assigned to the number of steps from the reel reference position). When all reels are rotating in the table, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. When any reel is already stopped, select a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel. The reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, and the gaming state, the internal winning state, the reel stop When all the conditions (and stopped positions (display results) of the stopped reels) are the same, reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Therefore, it is necessary to further select any one stop control table from a plurality of stop control tables for one internal winning state by a lottery different from the internal lottery (for example, a lottery for reel control). Therefore, the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  Also, in this embodiment, at the start of reel rotation, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected for all reels, and the selected stop control table is selected. Each time the reels are controlled to stop, each time the reels stop, the internal winning state for each gaming state, the stopped position of the stopped reel, that is, any one of the reels is stopped. The stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the stop positions of the stopped reels in the stopped state and the combination of the stop positions of the two stopped reels in the state where any two reels are stopped is selected and selected. The reel stop control is performed according to the stop control table. For example, any one reel When the reels that are rotating are stopped, an internal winning state for each gaming state and a stop control table that is uniquely determined for the stop position of the stopped reel are selected, and the selected stop control table is selected. And when any of the reels is stopped (when two reels are stopped), a new stop control table is not selected and all reels are rotating. You may make it perform stop control of the remaining reels according to the stop control table selected when any one reel stopped.

  In addition, when any one of the reels is stopped, a stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reels, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop position of the stopped reels. Select and perform reel stop control according to the selected stop control table, and when one of the reels stops (when two reels stop), the internal winning state for each of the gaming states, first A stop control table uniquely determined for the stop position of the stopped reel or the stop position of the last stopped reel may be selected, and the reel stop control may be performed according to the selected stop control table.

  Further, in this embodiment, when any reel is already stopped, it is uniquely determined with respect to the internal winning state, the reel stop state, and the stopped position of the stopped reel for each gaming state. The reel stop control is performed according to the stop control table provided, but when any reel is already stopped, the internal winning state, the reel stop status and the stop for each game state The reel stop control may be performed in accordance with a stop control table uniquely defined for the stop operation position of the already-reel, and in this way, the gaming state and the internal winning state are the same, Even if the stop position (stop symbol) of the stopped reel is the same, if the stop operation position of the stopped reel is different, the Because there is a stop control table is applied, it can display the results of the reel it more versatile.

  Further, when any one of the reels stops, a stop control table uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel. Is selected, and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. When one of the reels further stops (when two reels stop), the stop control table is not newly selected and all The remaining reels may be controlled to stop according to the stop control table selected when any one of the reels stops while the other reel is rotating.

  Further, when any one of the reels stops, a stop control table uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel. Is selected, the reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, and when one of the reels stops (when two reels stop), the internal winning state for each of the gaming states, first It is also possible to select a stop control table that is uniquely defined for the stop operation position of the reel that has stopped last or the reel that has stopped last, and to perform stop control of the reel according to the selected stop control table.

  Also, in this embodiment, when any two reels are stopped, the combination of the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel is uniquely determined for the spinning reel. The selected stop control table is selected, and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. For example, when any two reels are stopped, A stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each of the states, the stop position of any one of the stopped reels, and the stop operation position of the remaining reels of the stopped reels The reel stop control may be performed according to the selected stop control table.

  In addition, when any one reel is stopped, an internal winning state for each gaming state and a stop control table uniquely determined for the stopped position of the stopped reel are selected for the spinning reel. Then, when any two reels are stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop operation position of the stopped reel is selected and selected. The reel stop control may be performed according to the stop control table.

  In addition, when any one reel is stopped, a stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel. When any two reels are stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel is selected and selected. The reel stop control may be performed according to the stop control table.

  In addition, when any one reel is stopped, a stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel. When any two reels are stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state, the stop position of any one of the stopped reels, the remaining reels of the stopped reels A stop control table uniquely determined for the stop operation position may be selected, and reel stop control may be performed according to the selected stop control table.

  Further, in these cases, the stop operation position of the reel that has been stopped is determined in an area in which the 1/2 symbol fluctuates, that is, in a unit less than the range in which one symbol fluctuates, and is unique to the stop operation position. The reel stop control is performed according to the stop control table that is defined in a specific manner, that is, different stop control tables can be selected for different number of steps within a range where one symbol fluctuates from the number of steps at which a certain symbol is located at the reference position. In this way, even if the stop position of the stopped reel is the same, and the timing at which the stop operation is performed is within the range where one symbol fluctuates, it is applied to other reels. Since the stop control table can be changed, the display results of each reel can be further diversified.

  Further, when any of the reels is already stopped, the stop control uniquely determined for the internal winning state, the reel stop state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel for each gaming state. In the case of reel stop control according to the table, for example, in the case of not playing any combination in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), the same stop position is determined for a specific reel. The same display result is derived when the stop operation is performed in the range, but only when the stop operation is performed in the area of the specific area number among the area numbers where the same stop position is determined. Select the stop control table that can derive the display result that constitutes the chance as the reel stop control table, and the same stop position Stop control table capable of deriving a display result constituting a chance eye as a stop control table for other reels when a stop operation is performed in an area other than a specific area number among the assigned area numbers Is preferably selected.

  For example, in the normal gaming state or in the case of not winning any combination in RT (losing), even if the left reel is stopped at any timing in the area numbered 5-8, "Watermelon bell replay" is derived. At this time, only when a stop operation is performed in the area of area number 7, as the stop control table for the middle reel, at least one area number is described above. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn in which “Cherry Replay Cherry” of No. 11 to 13 and “Cherry Bell Cherry” of No. 21, 1 and 2 are specified, that is, a chance eye When a stop control table capable of deriving the display result to be selected is selected and a stop operation is performed in the areas of area numbers 5, 6, and 8, the stop control table for the middle reel is The number of frames to be drawn in which the above-mentioned 11 to 13 symbols “Cherry / Replay / Cherry” and 21, 21 and 2 symbols “Cherry / Bell / Cherry” are specified is not defined. A stop control table, that is, a stop control table from which a display result constituting a chance eye cannot be derived may be selected. As a result, even if the stop position of the reel at the time when the specific reel is stopped is the same, the stop operation position is different so that the chance is finally controlled so that it can be derived, and the control cannot be derived Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display result of the reel from becoming monotonous when neither of the roles is won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing).

  Further, in this case, when any bonus is won in the normal gaming state or RT, any combination in the normal gaming state or RT is won out of the area numbers where the same stop position is determined. It is preferable to select a stop control table capable of deriving a display result constituting a chance as a stop control table for other reels for a larger number of area numbers than in the case where the If any bonus is won in the normal gaming state or RT, chances will be derived at a higher rate than if no combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT. Deriving the eyes can increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus.

  Further, when any of the reels is already stopped, the stop control uniquely determined for the internal winning state, the reel stop state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel for each gaming state. In the reel stop control according to the table, each time the reel stops, the reel to be stopped is either the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, the corresponding It is preferable that a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the stop position of the reel to be transmitted is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In this way, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 can detect when the reel is stopped. In addition, it is possible to perform different effects depending on not only the stop position of the reel but also the stop operation position.

  In particular, in the case where no combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), the same operation is performed when the stop operation is performed within the range of the area number where the same stop position is determined on a specific reel. However, only when a stop operation is performed in an area with a specific area number among the area numbers where the same stop position is determined, the chance control is configured as a stop control table for other reels. When a stop control table capable of deriving a display result is selected and a stop operation is performed in an area other than a specific area number among the area numbers where the same stop position is determined, another reel As the stop control table, a stop control table capable of deriving a display result that constitutes an opportunity is selected, and in the normal gaming state or RT When winning one of these bonuses, out of the area numbers for which the same stop position is determined, for more area numbers than when no role is won in the normal gaming state or RT, When a stop control table capable of deriving a display result constituting a chance eye is selected as a stop control table for another reel, the stop operation position is determined as a chance eye derivation condition when a reel stop command is received. Other stop operations that do not satisfy the chance eye derivation condition but have the same stop position when the stop operation position is selected when the stop control table that can derive the display result constituting the chance eye is satisfied A special effect that reports the possibility of winning any special role at a higher rate than if it is a position In this way, a special effect is performed when a specific reel is stopped. The possibility of being derived increases, and it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the chance derivation and further the special role winning as the special performance is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of frames to be drawn (stop position when a stop operation is detected in the range) for each range of a plurality of consecutive steps (in this embodiment, 4 steps each having one symbol change). Since the reel stop control is performed using the uniquely determined stop control table, the capacity of the table creation data for creating the stop control table can be greatly reduced.

  In this embodiment, a stop control table is used in which the number of frames to be drawn is uniquely determined for each unit of the area in which one symbol fluctuates. That is, the reel stop control may be performed using a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn (stop position) is uniquely determined for each unit less than the range in which one symbol fluctuates. That is, the reel stop control may be performed using a stop control table in which different stop positions are set for different number of steps within a range in which one symbol fluctuates from the number of steps at which a certain symbol is located at the reference position. In this way, even if it is within the range where one symbol fluctuates, the display result derived by the different timing of the stop operation can be changed. The display result of the reel can be derived in such a manner.

  Further, in this embodiment, when any bonus is won by internal lottery, or when only one (1) is won, area numbers 4 to 8 or area numbers 10 to 10 shown in FIG. When a stop operation is made at any timing within the 14 range, that is, when the “Blue 7” symbol constituting the combination of 1 (1) cannot be pulled in even within a maximum of 4 frames, that is, 1 ( 1) If you cannot win a prize, if you do not win any of the roles by internal lottery (losing), it will not be derived.・ "Watermelon Bell", 8-10 symbols "Bell, Red 7, Bell" can be derived, if any bonus is won by internal lottery, or only one (2) This In this case, the timing of any one of the area numbers 6 to 8 or the area numbers 17 to 21 shown in FIG. 8, that is, a maximum of 4 “red 7” symbols constituting one (2) combination. When a stop operation is made at a timing that cannot be drawn even within the range of the frame, that is, when one (2) cannot be won, and when any of the roles is not won by internal lottery (losing) Since it is possible to derive the “Replay / Watermelon Bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols that make up the chance, which is not derived, the “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of the 15th to 17th symbols, By deriving the display results constituting these chances, the player's expectation that the special role is won can be enhanced.

  Also, in this embodiment, when any bonus is won by internal lottery and any other combination is not won, and when only one (1) is won in the normal gaming state or RT , And when only one (2) is elected in the normal gaming state or RT, it constitutes a chance chance when a stop operation is detected at the timing of area numbers 6, 7, 12, 13 The 4th symbol “Replay Watermelon Bell” or the 8th to 10th symbol “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” is derived as the display result. Regardless of the area number 6, 7, 12, or 13, the stop operation is detected, the “Replay Watermelon Bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols or the “Bell Red 7 Bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols. As the display result Since it is not derived, when a bonus is won by internal lottery, or only one (1) is won and a stop operation is performed at a timing when one (1) cannot be won, Or, when only one (2) is won and the stop operation is performed at a timing when one (1) cannot be won, the same is true in the case where no winning combination is won by internal lottery. Since it is possible to derive a display result that constitutes a chance eye that is not derived even if a stop operation is performed at the timing, the display result that constitutes the chance eye is derived, so that a game against the occurrence of a bonus Can increase the expectation of the person.

  In addition, when any of the winning combinations are not won by internal lottery (losing), that is, in the state of occupying most of the normal times, the display result constituting the chance eye is not derived, and any bonus is obtained by internal lottery. Except for the case where No. is won, chances can be derived by winning one (1) or one (2). For this reason, among all the stop control tables, when all the reels are rotating, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and the selected stop control is selected. The reel stop control is performed according to the table, and when any reel has already stopped, the internal winning state for each game state and the stop position of the stopped reel are uniquely determined. Even when reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, chances can be derived at an appropriate rate without being affected by the skill of the player. Become.

  In the present embodiment, if no combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), the display result constituting the chance eye is derived regardless of the stop operation detected at any timing. In the normal gaming state or RT, if any combination is not won (losing), for example, any bonus in the normal gaming state or RT is created. “Blue 7” symbols that make up a combination of one (1) for any stop operation position (area number) less than when winning or only one (1) is won A display result that constitutes a chance eye that is derived when a stop operation is performed at a timing that is not derived on the line is specified, and in the normal gaming state or RT “Red 7” that constitutes a combination of one (2) for a stop operation position (area number) that is less than when one of the bonuses is won or only one (2) is won Create a stop control table for the left reel as a stop control table for identifying the display result that constitutes the chance to be derived when the stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol is not derived on any winning line. May be. As a result, at a timing when a bonus is won by internal lottery, 1 (1) or 1 (2) is won, and 1 (1) or 1 (2) won cannot be won. When a stop operation is performed, it is possible to derive a display result that constitutes the chance eye at a higher rate than when no role is won by internal lottery, so the chance eye is derived This can increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of the bonus.

  Also, in this embodiment, if any of the bonuses is won in the normal gaming state or RT and no other combination is won, at least one of the reels has already stopped, and In the state where the middle reel is still rotating, regardless of the display result of the reels that have already stopped, the display result that constitutes the chance eye that will not be derived if none of the roles is won (losing) In the normal gaming state or when only one (1) is elected in RT, at least the left reel is already stopped and the middle reel is still rotating In the case where the “Blue 7” symbol constituting the combination of one ball on the winning line of the left reel is not stopped, or a combination of one (1) on the winning line of the left reel The “Blue 7” symbol that makes up the ”is stopped, but the“ Red 7 ”symbol that makes up one (1) combination cannot be pulled into the winning line where the“ Blue 7 ”is stopped on the left reel When a stop operation is made in the range, or when only one (2) is elected in the normal gaming state or RT, at least the left reel is already stopped and the middle reel is still rotating When the “Red 7” symbol constituting one (2) combination on the winning line of the left reel is not stopped, or “Red” constituting the one (2) combination on the winning line of the left reel 7 ”symbol is stopped, but“ Red 7 ”is stopped on the left reel. Stop operation within the range where“ Blue 7 ”symbol composing one (2) combination cannot be drawn If it is done, both roles will be elected It never is derived when (losing) no, it is possible to derive the center reel display results that constitute a chance eyes.

  In addition, if any of the bonuses is won in the normal gaming state or RT, and any other combination is not won, at least one of the reels is already stopped and the right reel is still rotating. In the middle state, regardless of the display result of the reels that have already stopped, the display result that constitutes the chance eye, which is not derived if any combination is not won (losing), is derived to the right reel. In the normal gaming state or when only one (1) is elected in RT, at least the left reel is already stopped and the right reel is still rotating, If the “Blue 7” symbols that make up a single (1) combination on the winning line are not stopped, or at least the middle reel is already stopped and the right reel is If the “Red 7” symbols that make up the combination of 1 (1) are not stopped on the winning line of the middle reel in the spinning state, only 1 (2) is won in the normal gaming state or RT. In the case where the right reel is already stopped and the right reel is still rotating, the “red 7” symbol constituting one (2) combination is placed on the winning line of the left reel. If not stopped, or at least the middle reel is already stopped and the right reel is still rotating, the “Blue 7” symbol that constitutes one (2) combination on the winning line of the middle reel If no winning combination has been won (losing), the display result constituting the chance eye can be derived to the right reel.

  That is, when one of the bonuses is won, or when one (1) or one (2) is won and one of the reels is stopped, and already one (1) or one It is possible to win one (1) or one (2) when one (2) cannot be won, or when any one reel is stopped. When one piece (1) or one piece (2) could not be won because the stop operation was made at a timing when the combination of one piece (1) or one piece (2) could not be derived, Since it is possible to derive the display results that make up the chance eyes that are not derived if they are not selected (losing), the display results that make up these chance eyes are derived, so The role won It is possible to increase the player's expectation for Rukoto.

  In addition, only one (1) or one (2) is won, and one of the winning lines on the left reel winning line is a symbol that constitutes a combination of one (1) or one (2). Even if it is not stopped up, one stop (1) or one (1) on the winning line of the left reel because the stop operation was performed at a timing other than the timing at which the display result constituting the chance eye is specified. Even if the symbols constituting the combination 2) do not stop on any of the winning lines and the display result constituting the chance eye is not derived, the display result constituting the chance eye on the middle reel or the right reel Can be derived and the opportunity for deriving the display result constituting the chance eye is increased, so that the player's sense of expectation for the bonus can be effectively enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, when any bonus is won by internal lottery or when only one (1) or one (2) is won, any one reel is stopped. Then, when one (1) or one (2) could not be won already, a stop operation is performed at the timing of a specific area number, so that any combination is won by internal lottery. Since it is possible to derive a display result that constitutes a chance eye that is not derived even if a stop operation is performed at the same timing in the absence of the state, by deriving the display result that constitutes the chance eye, It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of the bonus.

  In addition, when none of the winning combinations are won by internal lottery (losing), that is, in the state of occupying most of the normal times, the display result constituting the chance eye is derived regardless of the display result of the already stopped reel. In any case, except when one of the bonuses is won by internal lottery, it is possible to derive a chance by winning one (1) or one (2). For this reason, among all the stop control tables, when all the reels are rotating, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and the selected stop control is selected. The reel stop control is performed according to the table, and when any reel has already stopped, the internal winning state for each game state and the stop position of the stopped reel are uniquely determined. Even when reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, chances can be derived at an appropriate rate without being affected by the skill of the player. Become.

  In this embodiment, when any combination is not won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), the stop operation is detected at any timing regardless of the display result of the already stopped reel. A stop control table is created in which the display result that constitutes the chance is not derived. For example, in the case where any combination is not won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), Less than if at least one reel is already stopped and either bonus is won in normal gaming or RT, or only one (1) or one (2) is won A stop control table in which a display result that configures the chance eye is specified for the stop operation position (region number) is created as a stop control table for the left reel. It may be. As a result, a bonus has been won by internal lottery, or one (1) or one (2) has been won and at least one reel has been stopped, and already one (1) or one (2) When it is not possible to generate a prize, it is possible to derive a display result that constitutes the chance eye at a higher rate than when no role is won by internal lottery, so the chance eye is derived. By doing so, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the bonus can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, when the display result is derived for the left reel, the chance is not established, but when the display result is derived for any two reels or all reels (all winning combinations are The chance eye is established when the display result is derived to any one of the reels, for example, 8 to the left reel. A display mode that is established only by deriving the 10th symbol “bell / red 7 / bell” may be applied as an opportunity.

  In addition, the maximum number of bets (3) that can be set for one game is set for one (1) and one (2) that can be used for deriving a chance when a prize cannot be won. This is a prize that involves paying out 3 or less (1) medals, which is the number of medals required to win, so one (1) or one (2) can be won and won by an internal lottery. Even if it is not, the player will not suffer a major disadvantage, and the winning probability of 1 (1) and 1 (2) will not greatly affect the payout rate of the slot machine 1, For example, it is possible to increase the probability that one (1) and one (2) winnings are allowed to increase the chances of deriving chances, effectively increasing the player's expectation for the bonus. be able to.

  In this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out with the winning of one (1) and one (2) is one which is necessary for setting the minimum number of bets for one game. Therefore, the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be hardly affected.

  In this embodiment, one medal is paid out to the player with the winning of one (1) and one (2). The number of medals to be paid out with the occurrence is not limited to one, and the number of medals to be paid out with the occurrence of a specific award that can derive a chance is preferably smaller, but at least for one game If the number of medals required for setting the maximum betable number (3 in this embodiment) (three in this embodiment) is less than or equal to, the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be hardly affected. In addition, for example, when the payout number varies depending on whether to stop at a plurality of pay lines like cherry or to stop at one pay line, the payout number when the combination of combinations stops at a plurality of pay lines However, if the number of medals is less than the number of medals required to set the maximum bet number that can be set for one game (3 in this embodiment), the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be hardly affected.

  Also, in this embodiment, when only one (1) or one (2) is won by internal lottery, it stops at a timing when one (1) or one (2) cannot be won. The number of stop operation positions (region numbers) in which the number of drawing frames specifying the display result constituting the chance eye derived when an operation is detected is one (1) or one (2) Since the number of draw-in frames for which the display result of the symbols constituting the combination stopping on any winning line is specified is greater than the number of stop operation positions (area numbers) determined, one in the normal gaming state or RT When only (1) or 1 (2) is elected, a display result in which the symbols constituting the combination of 1 (1) or 1 (2) stop on any winning line is derived. At a higher rate than 1 A display result constituting a chance eye derived when a stop operation is detected at a timing when (1) or one (2) cannot be won is derived, and one sheet is obtained by internal lottery. When only (1) or one (2) is elected, the symbols constituting the combination of the one (1) or one (2) will be 1 rather than being drawn on any winning line. A game for the occurrence of a bonus because a display result constituting a chance chance derived when a stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (1) or one (2) cannot be won is more easily derived. The expectation of the person can be increased effectively.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the big bonus (2) is won by internal lottery or when one (1) is won, either “blue 7” symbol is drawn in the range of up to 4 frames. If the stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the area number 18 among the timings that can be stopped on the winning line of the game, it will not be derived if no winning combination is won. ˜17 symbols “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon”, that is, if one (1) combination is not available on the winning line, a display result will be derived that will lead to a chance. When either bonus is won by internal lottery or when one (2) is won, draw “Red 7” symbol within the range of up to 4 frames If a stop operation of the left reel is detected at the timing of the region numbers 12 and 13 among the timings at which it can be stopped on the line, it will not be derived if no combination is won. No. 10 symbol “Bell / Red 7 / Bell”, that is, if the combination of 1 sheet (2) is not aligned on the winning line, the display result that will lead to the chance eye is derived. The timing at which the symbols constituting one (1) or one (2) combination are derived on any winning line and one (1) or one (2) cannot be won Even if the display result constituting the chance eye derived when the stop operation is detected is not derived, it is possible to win one (1) or one (2) of the derived display results. Thailand If the display result which constitutes the chances eyes stop operation in ring is derived even when it is detected, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the bonus generation.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the big bonus (2) is won by internal lottery or only one (1) is won, a stop operation is detected at the timing of area number 18 shown in FIG. In the case where the bonus is selected, “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of the 15th to 17th symbols constituting the chance chance is derived as a display result, and when one of the bonuses is won by internal lottery or only one (2) If the stop operation is detected at the timing of the range of area numbers 12 and 13 shown in FIG. 8, “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols constituting the chance eye is displayed. Although it is derived as a display result, in the case where no combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), even if a stop operation is detected at the timing of area number 18, No. 17 symbol “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” is not derived as a display result, and no stop operation is detected at any timing within the range of area numbers 12 and 13, “Bell” “Red 7 Bell” is not derived as a display result, so a bonus is won by internal lottery, or only one (1) or one (2) is won and one (1) Alternatively, when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which one (2) can be won, it is derived even if the stop operation is performed at the same timing in a state where no winning combination is won by internal lottery. Since it is possible to derive a display result that constitutes a chance chance that does not occur, the symbols constituting one (1) or one (2) combination are derived on any winning line and one (1) See also Even if the display result constituting the chance eye derived when the stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (2) cannot be won, the derived display result is one (1). Or, even if a stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (2) can be won, if the display result constitutes a chance chance to be derived, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the bonus can be increased it can.

  In the present embodiment, since the common “blue 7” symbol is used as the symbol constituting the combination of one (1) and the symbol constituting the combination of the big bonus (2), The display result of the 17th symbol “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon”, that is, the chance eye to be derived even when a stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (1) can be won, is derived. Thus, if the big bonus (2) is won, the stop operation is performed at the timing targeting the “blue 7” symbol that constitutes the combination of the big bonus (2) on the middle reel and the right reel. It becomes possible to stop the combination of the big bonus (2) on the winning line and win the game. Similarly, since the common “red 7” symbol is used as the symbol constituting the combination of one (2) and the symbol constituting the combination of the regular bonus and the big bonus (1), 8-10. Even if a stop operation is detected at the timing at which the symbol “Bell / Red 7 / Bell”, that is, one (2) can be won, a display result constituting a chance eye is derived. If the regular bonus or big bonus (1) is won, the stop operation is performed at the timing aimed at the “Blue 7” symbol that constitutes the combination of the regular bonus or big bonus (1) on the middle reel, and the right reel The target is the “BAR” symbol that constitutes the regular bonus combination or the “Blue 7” symbol that constitutes the big bonus combination. By performing the stop operation at timing, it is possible to prize is stopped in the game a combination of regular bonus or big bonus (1) on the pay line.

  The present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, as a symbol constituting the combination of one (1) and one (2), a symbol different from the symbol constituting the bonus combination is applied. Even in this case, one (1) or one (2) configuration symbol is derived on one of the winning lines, and one (1) or one (2) is won. Even if the display result constituting the chance eye derived when the stop operation is detected at a timing that cannot be performed, the derived display result is one sheet (1) or one sheet (2). The display result that configures the chance item including the configuration symbol of the symbol, that is, the chance item that is derived even when the stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (1) or one (2) can be won. Display result If so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a bonus of occurrence.

  Also in this case, the display result constituting the chance item including one (1) or one (2) constituent symbols includes the symbols constituting the bonus combination, that is, one (1). Alternatively, it is preferable that the display configuration is such that one (2) configuration symbol and the bonus configuration symbol both stop on the winning line. Even in this case, one (1) or one (2) Even if a stop operation is detected at a timing when a prize can be won, a display result that constitutes an opportunity to be derived is derived, so that if the bonus is won, the middle reel and the right reel are also won. The bonus combination selected in the game can be stopped on the winning line to win a prize by performing a stop operation at the timing of the symbols that make up the bonus combination. The ability.

  Also, in this embodiment, when no combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), one piece (1) or one piece (2) regardless of which stop operation is detected at any timing Even if a stop operation is detected at a timing at which it is possible to win a prize, a stop control table is created in which a display result constituting a chance eye to be derived is not derived. If no combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT (losing), one bonus (1) or only one (2) is won in the normal gaming state or RT When a stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (1) or one (2) can be won with respect to a smaller stop operation position (area number) than when Display results constituting the chances eyes derived may be a stop control table specified so as to create a stop control table for the left reel. As a result, when a bonus is won by an internal lottery, or when one (1) or one (2) is won, one (1) at a higher rate than when no part is won by an internal lottery ( 1) or 1 (2) Since it is possible to derive a display result that constitutes a chance chance to be derived even when a stop operation is detected at a timing at which one (2) can be won, 1 (1) Or, when the symbols constituting the combination of one (2) are derived on any winning line and a stop operation is detected at a timing when one (1) or one (2) cannot be won Even when the display result constituting the chance chance to be derived is not derived, the stop operation is detected at a timing at which the derived display result can win one (1) or one (2). Case If the display results that make up the chance eyes are also derived, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a bonus of occurrence.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the left reel, a display mode (region number 14) in which the 16th “blue 7” symbol constituting the combination of one (1) stops at one of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left reel. -16, 15-17, 16-18) and the display mode (area) in which the “red 7” symbol of No. 9 constituting the combination of one sheet (2) stops at one of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left reel No. 7-9, 8-10, 9-11) are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range of 4 frames, respectively, and the stop operation position that can aim at the “red 7” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol at the same time Since it does not exist, when one of the symbols constituting the combination of one (1) or the symbol constituting the combination of one (2) is always aimed at stopping the reel, one (1), One of the cards (2) can always be awarded Since it becomes impossible to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the other combination can be won, and in this case, a chance is derived, so 1 (1), 1 (2) Even if the reel stop operation is always performed aiming at one of the roles, it is possible to make the chance chance appear appropriately. In this case, the other one of the one (1) and one (2) Since it is impossible to determine whether the bonus has been won or whether the bonus has been won, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of the bonus by the appearance of the chance.

  In addition, since one (1) and one (2) have the same winning probability and the same number of medals at the time of winning, the combination of one (1) and one (2) There are few merits to stop the reel by performing only the above, and as a result, it is possible to reduce the willingness to perform the stop operation aiming at one of the combination of one (1) and one (2), so it stops at various positions There is a high possibility that the operation is performed, and the display results can be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the left reel, the 9th “red 7” symbols constituting the combination of one (2), the big bonus (1) and the regular bonus (1) are the upper and middle stages of the left reel. The display mode (area numbers 7-9, 8-10, 9-11) that stops at one of the lower tiers, the combination of one (1) and the combination of big bonus (2), the 16th “blue 7 ”The display mode (area numbers 14-16, 15-17, 16-18) where the symbol stops at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left reel is arranged in excess of 4 frames, each of which is the maximum drawing range. Since there is no stop operation position that can aim at the “Red 7” symbol and “Blue 7” symbol at the same time, the stop operation is aimed at the “Red 7” symbol and the “Blue 7” symbol is derived on the winning line. Can not be made and The “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols constituting the event is derived, and the Big Bonus (1) or the Regular Bonus (1) cannot be awarded in the end. If you didn't win, you won't know if you couldn't win one (1) or you couldn't win the big bonus (2) corresponding to the other "Blue 7" symbol, “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” of the 15th to 17th symbols that make up the “Blue 7” symbol, the “Red 7” symbol cannot be derived on the winning line, and constitute the chance eye When the big bonus (2) could not be won, and no other combination was won, the other (2) could not be won. Legion corresponding to “Red 7” symbol Either because the error bonus or big bonus (1) was not able to prize winning is not known, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for a bonus of occurrence.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol constituting the combination of the big bonus (2) and the specific symbol constituting the combination of one (1) are respectively configured by the same “blue 7” symbol, The special symbol constituting the combination of the regular bonus and the big bonus (1) and the specific symbol constituting the combination of one (2) are each composed of the same “red 7” symbol. And the specific symbol are composed of separate symbols, and at least the “red 7” symbol constituting the combination of the regular bonus and the big bonus (1) or the “blue 7” symbol constituting the combination of the big bonus (2) A display mode in which one of the symbols stops on the winning line (a display mode in which the “red 7” symbol or the “blue 7” symbol stops in either the upper, middle, or lower level), The display mode (display mode in which the specific symbol stops at either the upper, middle, or lower level) where the specific symbols that make up the combination (1) or (2) stop on the winning line is the maximum pull-in respectively. The same operation and effect as described above can be obtained as long as the frame is arranged beyond the 4 frames.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the left reel, the “cherry” symbol No. 6 constituting a combination of cherries that pays out more medals than one (1) in the normal gaming state or RT is the upper and middle stages of the left reel. The display mode (area numbers 4-6, 5-7, 6-8) that stops at one of the lower tiers, and the 16th or 18th “blue 7” symbol that constitutes one (1) combination is on the left The display mode (area numbers 14-16, 15-17, 16-18, 17-19, 18-20) that stops at any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels is 4 frames each having a maximum drawing range. There is no stop operation position where the “cherry” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol can be aimed at the same time, and only one of the symbols can be aimed. In addition, as described above, in the normal game state or RT, a larger number of medals are paid out when a cherry is won than when one (1) is won, so a combination of cherries is configured. The “blue 7” symbol that constitutes the combination of 1 (1) cannot be stopped on the winning line, but the 6th symbol that constitutes the cherry combination It is possible to increase the willingness to perform the stop operation at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol can be stopped on any winning line.

  In addition, the “Cherry” symbol of No. 6 is drawn up to 4 frames and stopped on any winning line. Stop operation position (region number) where the number of pull-in frames for stopping “Replay Watermelon Bell” of symbols 2 to 4 and “Bell, Red 7 and Bell” of symbols 8 to 10 is sometimes configured 4-8, region numbers 10-14) are partially overlapping, and when a stop operation is performed at these overlapping stop operation positions (region numbers 6-8, region numbers 10-12), If one (1) is selected, the 2-4 symbol “Replay Watermelon Bell” and the 8-10 symbol “Bell / Red 7 / Bell” will stop. Become. For this reason, as the motivation to stop the 6th “cherry” symbol constituting the combination of cherries on any winning line is increased, one piece (1 ) Can be increased when the display results constituting the chance eyes are derived.

  In this embodiment, cherry is applied as a special award with a payout of more medals than one (1) as a specific award. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as a combination including symbols that cannot be aimed at the same time as the symbols that make up the game is stopped on the winning line, the winning is not achieved only with the left reel as in the case of cherries. It may be established by stopping the corresponding symbol on the reel winning line.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “cherry” is stopped on one of the winning lines in the left reel, that is, the cherry that can be won at the same time as the bonus even when the bonus is not carried over is won. As a result of this, the continuous production is executed, so that it becomes easy to understand the start timing of the continuous production, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus in both the winning of the cherry and the continuous production.

  In addition, since the winning probability of replay is increased over 3 games triggered by the winning of Cherry (not only the winning probability but also the winning probability), and since the continuous effect is performed during that time, the continuous effect is performed. During this time, it becomes difficult to win a bonus, and it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the bonus is won. Therefore, it is possible to end the continuous production to the end without making it meaningless. Furthermore, even if the bonuses cannot be aligned during the continuous performance, a replay game that gives a replay and does not require the insertion of medals is given, so even if it is controlled to RT that makes it difficult to win a bonus It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  In the present embodiment, the continuous performance is also executed when the chance eyes are derived. In other words, since the continuous performance is executed in relation to the derivation of the chances that are likely to be won by the bonus, the player's expectation for the bonus is expressed by both the reel display result and the performance related to the display result. Can be increased.

  Further, in all reels, when “Red 7” constituting the big bonus (1) is stopped at a timing capable of being stopped on the winning line, the “blue” constituting the big bonus (2) 7 ”cannot be stopped on the winning line, and the big bonus (2)“ Blue 7 ”is stopped at the timing when it can be stopped on the winning line. “Red 7” constituting (1) cannot be stopped on the winning line. In other words, even if the big bonus (1) is not aligned on the winning line after the stop operation is performed aiming at the timing when “Red 7” can be stopped on the winning line, There is a possibility of winning, and the stop operation is performed aiming at the timing when “Blue 7” of the left reel can be stopped on the winning line, and finally the big bonus (2) is aligned on the winning line. Even if not, there is a possibility that the big bonus (1) has been won, and even in such a case, it cannot be determined whether or not any bonus has been won.

  Furthermore, a continuous production that has been triggered by a chance, that is, a continuous production that does not involve RT that makes it difficult to align bonuses, is a bonus that does not overlap the stop operation positions that allow the constituent symbols to be derived on the winning line. Since the production continues for two games that are less than the number of types (two types of Big Bonus (1) and Big Bonus (2)), either one of the bonuses is being performed during the continuous production. Even if the player cannot stop the bonus and win the bonus, the possibility of losing the other bonus remains and the bonus won't be denied while the continuous performance continues. Even in such a case, the continuous performance does not become meaningless and can be completed to the end.

  In the present embodiment, when one (1) or one (2) is won, a chance is derived even if the bonus is not won, but one (1) Even if the winning 1 (1) or 1 (2) wins without winning the chance when winning 1 or 2 (2), these 1 (1) or 1 (2) are big Since it is a role that can be won at the same time as the bonus, the player's expectation can be effectively increased even in such a case.

  In the present embodiment, the RT is controlled in response to the cherry winning, and a continuous production is performed during that time, and the RT is not used in the derivation of the chance. In the meantime, a continuous performance may be performed. Even in this case, it is difficult to win a bonus while the continuous performance is performed, and the player determines whether the bonus is won or not. Since it becomes difficult to do so, it is possible to end the continuous production without making it meaningless.

  On the other hand, when the cherry winning is not performed and the RT is not controlled but only the continuous production is performed, the number of types of bonuses (the big bonus (1 ) And 2 types of big bonus (2)) It is preferable that the production continues over the following two games, and in this way, while the continuous production is being performed, it stops aiming at one of the bonuses Even if you do not win the bonus, you may have missed the other bonus and the bonus won't be denied while the continuous production continues. The continuous performance is not made meaningless and can be finished to the end.

  Also, in this example, continuous production is performed in response to the winning of the cherry or the derivation of the chance, but even if the winning of the cherry or the derivation of the chance is not accompanied, either bonus is won. In this case, it is difficult to determine the winning of the bonus based on the display result of the reel that triggered the RT. Can effectively maintain a sense of expectation.

  In addition, it is possible to move to RT in response to the winning of Cherry or the chance chance has stopped, or that the bonus has been won, and a continuous production may be performed during that time, in this way, Since the winning of the bonus is confirmed by starting the continuous production without stopping the chance, the interest of the continuous production can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the continuous performance is executed when the cherry wins or the chance stops, but the cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), etc. , You may be allowed to execute a continuous performance triggered by the fact that a general role that may be simultaneously selected with a bonus (including simultaneous winning with a bonus) is selected, and in this way, the continuous performance is executed. Even if the general role wins, even if the general role is missed and no chance chance is derived (it cannot be determined by the player), the bonus will be won by starting the continuous production. Since the possibility increases, the player's expectation for winning the bonus can be effectively increased with the execution of the continuous performance.

  In addition, the continuous performance is performed when any of the bonuses is won or not. In the latter case, the continuous production is a content that has not been won for any bonus, and if any bonus is not newly won by the end of the bonus, the determination of the loss is informed.

  However, a bonus may be newly won in the game after the continuous production in the latter case is started. Even in this case, since the continuous production that has already been started is performed to the end, the control related to the execution of the continuous production does not become complicated. However, if only the confirmation of the loss is notified as it is, information different from the winning situation at the end of the continuous performance remains to be shown to the player.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the final game of the continuous production, it is determined whether or not the continuous production being executed is a continuous production started when no bonus is won, and this continuous production is started. It is determined whether or not a bonus has been newly won in the game after being played. If a bonus is newly won in the game after the start of the continuous production, the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production may be replaced by the result of the replacement / addition determination lottery, It is assumed to select whether or not to perform an additional effect after the end.

  When the content of the production in the last game of the continuous production is replaced, the content of the production after the replacement in the final game can be shown and the confirmation of bonus winning can be shown to the player, so the player is distrusted The continuous production can be ended without making it feel. On the other hand, when the execution of the additional effect is selected, the result of the losing is once notified, but the player has won the bonus by the additional effect that is executed immediately after the end of the continuous effect. Therefore, the continuous production once started can be performed to the end without causing the player to feel distrust.

  Regardless of whether the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production is replaced or whether the additional production is executed after the continuous production, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been newly won in the game after the continuous production is started. Is only required in the final game of the continuous production. In this way, it is determined whether the continuous production being executed is a continuous production that was started when no bonus was won, and a bonus was newly won in the game after the continuous production was started. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the control has been performed, the control load does not become too large.

  Further, even when the replacement of the content of the effect is selected, the content of the effect is replaced only for the effect in the final game of the continuous effect. For this reason, the replacement pattern of the content of the production does not become too complicated, and the control load does not become too large. When the execution of the additional effect is selected, it is only necessary to newly perform the additional effect while keeping the content of the continuous effect as it is. For this reason, an extra control load is not applied to the execution of the continuous performance. Furthermore, since there are both the replacement of the contents of the effects and the execution of the additional effects, the types of effects become abundant and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been newly won only in the final game, but for example, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been newly won for each game during the continuous performance. Anyway. In this way, in the case where it is determined whether or not the bonus has been newly won for each game during the continuous production, when the replacement of the content of the production is selected, the content of the production may be replaced from that time. However, when a bonus is newly won, it is preferable to remember that fact and replace the content of the production only in the final game. In this way, the pattern of replacement of the content of the production becomes too complicated. Therefore, the control load does not become too large. In addition, if the execution of the additional effect is selected in the case of determining whether or not the bonus has been newly won for each game in the continuous effect, the fact is stored when the bonus is newly selected. What is necessary is just to perform a new additional production, with the content of the continuous production as it is.

  In the continuous production, when a chance chance is derived or when a cherry wins, any production pattern is selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns. If the execution of the additional effect is selected when the winning of any bonus is determined in the final game of the continuous effect that was started when no bonus was won, the pattern of the additional effect to be executed is , Selected according to the pattern of the continuous performance that was being executed at that time. As described above, continuous effects (and additional effects) are performed with a plurality of types of patterns, so that a variety of effects can be achieved and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by selecting the pattern of the additional effect according to the pattern of the continuous effect being executed, the additional effect can be matched with the continuous effect, and the continuous effect and the additional effect can be shown to the player as a series of effects without any sense of incongruity. Will be able to.

  Furthermore, as a pattern of a continuous effect, there are a pattern that continues for a period of two games and a pattern that continues for a period of three games, and the period during which the continuous effect continues is determined by the selection of the pattern. As described above, there are different periods as the period during which the continuous performance is performed, so that the aspect of the production becomes rich and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In this embodiment, the additional effect is performed only for one game. However, a pattern with a different number of continuous games is prepared in the same manner as the continuous effects so far, and the period during which the additional effect continues by selecting the pattern is provided. Even when there are different periods during which the additional effects are performed in this way, there are many types of effects, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  When the replacement of the content of the effect is selected in the last game of the continuous effect, the content of the effect in the final game after the replacement is also selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect that was being executed at that time. As a result, the contents of the continuous performance can be shown to the player without a sense of incongruity by matching the winning situation in the final game.

  Furthermore, the content of the effect that has been replaced is not included in the pattern of the continuous effect that has not been replaced. The replacement of the production is performed in a rare case where the bonus is won after the continuous production is started, but the result of the exchanged production is shown only in such a rare case. The contents of the production can be given a premier character, and the entertainment of the production can be enhanced. Similarly, the content of the additional effect is not included in the continuous effect pattern. Since the additional production is also performed in a rare case where the bonus is won after the continuous production is started, the additional production is performed only in such a rare case, so that the additional production is premier. It is possible to enhance the interest of the production.

  In this embodiment, when the chance is derived, that is, when the combination of the display results of all the reels becomes the chance, the continuous effect is executed. When applying the chance that is established when one reel is stopped, if any one reel is stopped and the chance is established, continuous production may be executed from that point. .

  Further, in this embodiment, in the role-specific table, the storage address of the determination value number corresponding to only the special role, the storage address of the determination value number corresponding to both the special role and the general role, only the general role The storage address of the corresponding number of decision values is registered, and in the internal lottery, the number of decision values of each combination or combination of combinations referenced from the combination table is added to the internal random number for the internal lottery acquired. If the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding only to the special role overflows, the winning of only the special role is judged, and the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding to both the special role and the general role overflows. In such a case, the winning of both the special role and the general role is judged, and if the addition result with the number of judgment values corresponding to only the general role overflows, the winning of only the general role is judged. And Betsuyaku and the general role is adapted to be elected at the same time. In other words, by making it possible to specify the range of judgment values for each of the general roles and special roles, and the range of determination values for which the general roles and special roles are selected in duplicate, from one role-specific table. , Special role and general role can be elected at the same time. As a result, even if the general role is won as a result of the game, the winning of the special role with a higher advantage than the general role is not denied, so the player's expectation for winning the special role is maintained even in such a situation Can be made.

  In this embodiment, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the cherry, one (1) or one (2) can be won at the same time, and the big bonus (1) or big bonus. Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) and the range of judgment values that Cherry wins at the same time, rather than the range of judgment values that both (1) and 1 (1) or 1 (2) win simultaneously The big bonus (1) or big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the probability of winning one (1) or one (2) at the same time are more than the big bonus (1) or big bonus The probability of winning (2) and Cherry at the same time is higher, so when Cherry wins than when 1 (1) or 1 (2) wins, Since there is a high possibility of winning at the same time as the Bonus Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2), there will be a change in the expectation of winning the special role depending on the type of the general role. Can increase interest.

  In this embodiment, in the role-specific table, the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding only to the special role, the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding to both the special role and the general role, only the general role Store the storage address for the corresponding number of judgment values, and in the internal lottery, add the number of judgment values for each combination or combination of combinations referenced from the combination table to the internal random number that was acquired. If the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding only to the special role overflows, the winning of only the special role is judged, and the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding to both the special role and the general role overflows. In such a case, the winning of both the special role and the general role is judged, and if the addition result with the number of judgment values corresponding to only the general role overflows, the winning of only the general role should be judged. And special And general roles can be elected at the same time, but the role table for general roles where the storage addresses for general roles are registered and the special roles for which the storage addresses for the number of judgment values for special roles are registered In the internal lottery, for the same random number for internal lottery, the lottery of the general role that refers to the role table for the general role and the special role that refers to the role-specific table for the special role In addition to performing the lottery separately, the number of determination values stored in the address area registered in the general role table and the determination stored in the address area registered in the special role table By making it possible to specify from the number of values the range of judgment values in which the general role and special role are each won, and the range of judgment values in which the general role and special role are won in duplicate, General roles are elected at the same time Even if such a configuration is adopted, even if a winning combination for a general role occurs as a result of the game, the winning of a special role with a higher advantage than the general role is not denied. In this case, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for winning the special role.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, it is determined for each game whether or not the value read from the set value work is in the range of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery is in the proper range. If the value read from the set value work is not in the range of 1 to 6, it is controlled to an error state due to a RAM abnormality error, and the progress of the game is disabled. In this embodiment, the value stored in the set value work, that is, the range of the set value that can be selected by the setting change process is a value of 1 to 6, and thus the value stored in the set value work is in the range of 1 to 6. If the value is not, the progress of the game is disabled.

  Further, a process for determining whether or not the set bet number is a bet number according to the gaming state is executed for each game, and the set bet number is not the bet number according to the game state. Control of the error state due to the RAM abnormal error disables the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the number of bets corresponding to each gaming state is determined, but if the game is played with a bet number different from the bet number, is the data stored in the RAM 41c broken? Or, since there is a possibility that an unauthorized program is operating, even if the set bet number is not the bet number according to the game state, the progress of the game is disabled.

  Then, once controlled to an error state due to a RAM abnormality error, the game cannot be progressed unless the setting change mode is entered and a setting value is newly selected and set based on the setting changing operation. Is not released. In other words, if the set value is not appropriate due to garbled data or illegal program operation, or if the set bet number is not the bet number according to the gaming state, the set value automatically set by the slot machine The game is executed based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (generally, since the setting change operation is performed by an employee of the amusement store, the setting value selected by the amusement store side). Since it is guaranteed that the game will be played, the fairness of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, the error state due to the RAM abnormality error is controlled, the progress of the game is disabled, and the error state once caused by the RAM abnormality error. If it is controlled, the state in which the progress of the game is disabled will not be released unless the setting change mode is entered and the setting value is newly selected and set based on the setting changing operation. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, it is not the setting value automatically set by the slot machine, but the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (generally, the setting change Since the operation is performed by an employee of the amusement store, it is ensured that the game is performed based on the setting value selected by the amusement store side), so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  Further, the data stored in the RAM 41c is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction such as a power failure or the CPU 41a running out of control. For this reason, in this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the CPU 41a is activated after recovering from these states, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. The determination can be made only in a situation where there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data. That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data, it is not necessary to perform the determination, and the load on the CPU 41a can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and stored so that the RAM parity based on all the data in the RAM 41c in the power interruption processing (main), that is, the result of the exclusive OR operation is 0. In addition, since it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal by determining whether or not the RAM parity calculated based on the data stored in all areas in the RAM 41c at the time of recovery is 0. This determination can be performed accurately and simply.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting contents that the CPU 91 performs for the attribute register for each V blank are determined in advance in the process data, and in particular, the process data for the moving image that is reproduced during the fluctuation of the reel. The transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority (the transparent area object is always drawn before other objects, and the transparent area object is always viewed by the viewer from the other objects. Attribute is set to be drawn (drawn on the front side). Also, for attributes set when displaying a still image while the reel is changing, the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority (the transparent area object is always drawn before other objects). In addition, it is determined that the transparent region object is always drawn on the near side as viewed from the viewer more than other objects). In the present embodiment, by adopting such a configuration, during the change of the reel, the transparent area object of transparent color is added to the transparent area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed with the highest priority (in the foremost side as viewed from the viewer), an image is displayed in the area corresponding to the fluoroscopic window 3, and the visibility of the changing reel can be hindered.

  Thus, when the player performs a reel stop operation, the stop operation is not difficult due to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, although not particularly implemented in the present embodiment, for example, even if the effect is made by changing the pattern (such as bouncing when stopped or rotating backward), it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The image does not hinder the effect of the effect due to the pattern variation.

  Further, in order not to disturb the visibility of the changing reel, image data is not created so that the image does not overlap with the transparent region 51b so that the image is not displayed in the region corresponding to the fluoroscopic window 3 in advance. In both cases, since the color for transparency is displayed in the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3, image data can be designed without considering the transmissive area 51b.

  In the present embodiment, as an attribute used during the change of the reel, an attribute determined so that the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority is set in advance, so that the transparency corresponding to the perspective window 3 is set. The transparent area object with the transparent color is displayed with the highest priority in the area 51b. For example, in order to configure a moving image or a still image corresponding to the progress of the production for each V-blank without preparing an attribute in advance. It is also possible to read the program and create an attribute each time.

  Also, in such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the reel is changing at the initial stage of creating the attribute. In the area 51b, a program for drawing a transparent area object of transparent color with the highest priority (most viewed from the viewer) is set and attributes are set, and then a program for other objects is read and attributes are set. It is preferable to create an attribute by adding this setting. By doing so, the transparent area object of the transparent color is given top priority to the transparent area 51b during the reel change (from the viewpoint of the viewer). Attributes for drawing are set first, so attributes for other objects Due to the setting process, an attribute is created without reading the program for drawing the object for the transparent area. As a result, the process for displaying the object for the transparent area is lost, and the image is displayed on the front of the reel. Thus, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the reel being changed from being hindered.

  Further, in this embodiment, the transparent area object is drawn with the highest priority (at the most front side as viewed from the viewer) at least during the change of the reel. Regardless, the transparent area object may always be drawn with the highest priority (most front side as viewed from the viewer). By doing so, the transparent area object is given the highest priority (the viewer). As the control for drawing (in the foremost side as viewed from the top), it is sufficient to always perform the same control, so that the design of the program becomes easy.

  Also, in this embodiment, the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority (the front side as viewed from the viewer) during reel fluctuations regardless of the gaming state. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the fluctuation state of the reels from being hindered even in a game state. In addition, for example, in a gaming state that does not require pressing (regular bonus etc.), there is little need to disturb the visibility of the reel that is changing, but there is no need to change the program exceptionally just for that, It is easy to design a program for displaying images.

  In the present embodiment, the surface of the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 is subjected to glare processing (gloss processing), which improves the light transmission. Therefore, the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 is interposed. Even in this case, the visibility of the reel can be increased as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, the entire display area 51a is glare-processed. However, if at least the see-through window 3, that is, the area necessary for visually recognizing the reel is subjected to glare-process, The same effect as above can be obtained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal driving circuit 215 mounted on the liquid crystal display 51 does not drive all the liquid crystal elements (voltage is applied) in a state where the video signal (analog signal) is not output from the graphic controller 200. Since the display area 51a is in a transmissive state, the video signal (analog signal) from the graphic controller 200 is not output for some reason (for example, when the graphic controller 200 hangs up). Even in such a case, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the reel that is changing.

  In this embodiment, among the power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit, the power supply line that supplies the voltage to the sub-control unit 91 (CPU 91a) and the display control circuit 92, and the liquid crystal display 51 Since the power supply line for supplying voltage to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215 mounted on the circuit is electrically wired independently of each other, even when the power supply line for supplying voltage to each part of the display control circuit 92 is disconnected, As long as a voltage is supplied to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215, the visibility of the reel can be ensured.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 having a normally white type liquid crystal panel having transparency is used in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. Even when the power is shut off, the visibility of the reel is not hindered, but the above configuration is particularly useful when a liquid crystal display having a normally black liquid crystal panel is used.

  In the present embodiment, among the power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit, the power supply line that supplies the voltage to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215 mounted on the liquid crystal display 51 and the voltage applied to the reel LED 55. Since the power supply line that supplies voltage is electrically independent from each other, either the power supply line that supplies voltage to the reel LED 55 or the power supply line that supplies voltage to the liquid crystal drive circuit 215 is disconnected. Even in this case, both the reel LED 55 and the liquid crystal drive circuit 215 do not stop, so that the visibility of the reel can be ensured even in such a case.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 does not input the V blank interrupt signal from the graphic controller 200 for a certain period of time, it responds to the instruction even though it instructs the graphic controller 200. When the complete interrupt signal to be input is not input for a certain period, the power interruption interrupt process (sub) is performed to back up the production state, and the control state backed up by the power interruption interrupt process is restored to restart. Let Then, with the restart of the CPU 91a, the graphic controller 200 is initialized, and the operation of the graphic controller 200 is resumed by executing again an instruction based on the control pattern executed before the restart to the graphic controller 200. It is supposed to let you. Thereby, even if the graphic controller 200 hangs up, it can be restored to the state before the hang-up. In addition, the display operation that has been halfway due to the hang-up can be resumed after recovery, and more appropriate recovery from an abnormal display state becomes possible.

  Further, in this embodiment, the power interruption interrupt process (sub) executed at the time of power interruption is used as a process for restoring the control state at the time of restart, and the graphic controller 200 is hung up. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute a dedicated process, so that it is possible to appropriately recover from an abnormal display state while preventing an increase in program capacity and a complicated process.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a transmits a command corresponding to the progress of the game to the effect control board 90, and the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40. Since the CPU 41a does not need to control the production only by transmitting a command, the processing load on the CPU 41a can be reduced and the production can be varied. .

  Further, a command transmission line for transmitting a command from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is connected between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 via the effect relay board 80, and the game control board Since the production control board 90 is not directly connected to 40, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the command transmission line to the CPU 41a from the outside and affecting the control of the game.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the presentation mode can be changed by performing a procedure that requires more than the number of games of continuous presentation. However, the player can be switched by operating the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 of the player. Also good.

  Hereinafter, an example in which the effect mode is switched by operating the selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 of the player will be described. When the selection switch 56 is operated, a plurality of menus are displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. A menu screen on which items are arranged is displayed. In this state, the selection switch 56 is further operated to move the cursor on the menu screen, and the determination switch 57 is pressed while the cursor selects an item in the effect mode selection menu. By performing the operation, an effect mode selection screen in which items of effect modes 1 to 3 are arranged is displayed. Further, by operating the selection switch while the production mode selection screen is displayed, the cursor of the production mode selection screen is moved, and the decision switch 57 is operated while the desired production mode item is selected. The selected production mode is set. It should be noted that in the case of the bet number setting state from when the bet number is set to when the start switch is operated, and from the operation of the start switch 7 to the derivation of the display results on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the case where the betting number setting state or the game is not being played, if the continuous effect or the additional effect is being executed, or if the bonus effect is being executed, the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is invalid. Therefore, the menu screen cannot be displayed. In these cases, the effect mode cannot be switched.

  As described above, the display of the menu screen is prohibited during the execution of the continuous effect and the additional effect, while the final effect and the bonus effect are being executed. That is, since reading of the menu screen (including the screen for selecting the effect mode) from the CGROM 205 and transfer to the general-purpose character buffer L2 are prohibited, a continuous effect being executed and a final effect are being executed. The character in the bonus medium effect is not overwritten by the character on the menu screen (including the effect mode selection screen) and deleted from the general-purpose character buffer L2. Since it is not erased, there is no need to read out the characters of the final effect and the bonus effect during the execution of the continuous effect and the additional effect from the CGROM 205 and transfer them to the general character buffer L2.

  For this reason, in order to execute the display of the menu screen that is not directly related to the current game progress, the characters of the final effect and the bonus effect are read from the CGROM 205 during the execution of the continuous effect and the additional effect. The overhead of the process of transferring to the character buffer L2 will not occur twice. Further, there is no processing overhead of saving data indicating how long the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the menu screen and returning it at the end of the menu screen.

  In addition, during the execution of the continuous effect and the additional effect, during the execution of the final effect and the effect during the bonus, the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is also invalidated, so that the effect mode is not switched. It is possible to prevent an overhead that a character corresponding to the same situation only needs to be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 only in the effect mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, detection of standby command and selection switch operation is ignored, and the corresponding program is not executed, so that standby presentation and menu screen display are prohibited. The operation invalid flag of the switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is set, and while these flags are set, even when the standby command is received or the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57 is operated, the standby effect or the menu screen is displayed. The display of the stand-by effect and the menu screen may be prohibited by active control such that the display of is not executed.

  In the above embodiment, after the game is over, the main control unit 41 measures the time that has elapsed without setting the bet amount, and after the game, the time that has elapsed without setting the bet amount has reached a certain time. By transmitting the standby command to the sub-control unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 executes the standby effect, but the sub-control unit 91 is based on the command from the main control unit 41. After the game, the time elapsed without setting the number of bets is counted, and after the game ends, the elapsed time without setting the number of bets reaches a certain time so that the standby effect is executed. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it is set as the structure by which the standby effect is not performed in such a state by not transmitting a standby command in the state in which the main control part 41 has set the bet | When the sub-control unit 91 measures the time elapsed after the game ends, the standby effect is executed if the number of bets is set even when the time elapsed after the game ends reaches a certain time. It is good also as a structure which does not.

  In the embodiment, the transparent liquid crystal display is used as the image display device. However, any other display device may be used as long as the display device can transmit the reel through the screen area of the image display device. For example, a transparent liquid crystal display, a self-luminous transparent inorganic EL (electroluminescence) display, an organic EL (electroluminescence) display, or the like may be used. In this embodiment, since the transparent liquid crystal display is applied, the transparent color is white. However, in the case of a self-luminous inorganic EL display or an organic EL display, the transparent color is a non-luminescent color. (Black).

  In the embodiment, the effect control board 90 is equipped with the CPU 91a as the effect control processor and the graphic controller 200 as the drawing processor, and the two processors use the liquid crystal display 51. Although the image display control is performed, the CPU 91a may have the functions of both the effect control processor and the drawing processing processor. In this case, the CPU 91a may directly access the CGROM, write the character read from the CGROM into the VRAM, and draw in the drawing area using the character on the VRAM every frame period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the VRAM SDRAM 210 is mounted separately from the RAM 91c used as the work memory of the CPU 91a. However, a VRAM area may be assigned to a part of the storage area of the RAM 91c. good. In this case, the character read from the CGROM by the graphic controller 200 may be transferred to the storage area of the RAM 91c assigned as the VRAM, and drawing may be performed in the drawing area using this character for each frame period. In addition, when the CPU 91a has the functions of both the effect control processor and the drawing processing processor, the character read from the CGROM by the CPU 91a is transferred to the storage area of the RAM 91c assigned as the VRAM, and the character is read every frame period. Drawing may be performed in the drawing area using.

  In the above embodiment, even during a period other than during the game from the operation of the start switch 7 until all reels stop, the period during which the continuous effect and the additional effect are being executed, and from the bonus winning until the bonus ends. In this period, even when a standby command is received or when an operation of the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57 is detected, the detection of the operation of the standby command or the selection switch is ignored and the corresponding program is not executed. By doing so, display of the standby effect and the menu screen was prohibited. During these periods, the standby effect invalid flag, the operation invalid flag of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 are set, and these flags are set. When the standby command is received or when the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57 is operated, Such as the display of-menu screen from being executed, by aggressive control may be prohibited the display of the wait production and menu screen.

  In the above embodiment, the graphic controller is used to perform drawing using the characters transferred to the VRAM area on condition that the necessary characters are transferred to the VRAM area. When the CPU 91a instructs the drawing, Characters necessary for drawing are transferred in advance, but the CPU 91a only specifies the character storage area (transfer source address) in the CGROM and the drawing position (transfer destination address) in the drawing area. The controller automatically transfers the character of the transfer source address to the automatic transfer area assigned to the VRAM, and draws the character at the transfer destination address of the drawing area using the character transferred to the automatic transfer area. Also good.

  Here, a modification of the graphic controller will be described.

  In this modification, when the CPU 91a is activated, the VRAM area includes at least a drawing area, a storage area (fixed area) for characters to be transferred in advance, and an area (automatic transfer area) in which automatically transferred characters are cached. Instructs the graphic controller to set a plurality of areas, and executes a transfer command to a fixed area of the VRAM for a character set so as to be displayed frequently among a plurality of types of characters stored in the CGROM To do.

  When the CPU 91a instructs to draw an image, the CPU 91a determines whether or not the character used for drawing the target image is a character to be pre-transferred. If there is, the graphic controller uses the character stored in the fixed area of the VRAM by designating the address of the fixed area, not the address of the CGROM, as the transfer source address, and specifying the transfer source address and the drawing position. Drawing is performed in the area. As a result, for characters set to have a high display frequency, the character stored in advance in the VRAM can be easily reused by designating the transfer source address in the fixed area of the VRAM. From this, it is not necessary to read out every time, so that the control burden in display control can be reduced.

  On the other hand, among the plurality of types of characters stored in the CGROM, the CPU 91a determines that the character set so that the display frequency is low is not the character to be subjected to the previous transfer. The graphic controller transfers the specified character from the CGROM to the automatic transfer area, and the character transferred to this automatic transfer area. It will be used to draw in the drawing area. As a result, if the transfer source address in the CGROM and the transfer destination address in the drawing area are designated for the character set so that the display frequency is low, it can be used for drawing without designating the address in the automatic transfer area. As a result, address management becomes easy and the burden of program design can be reduced.

In addition, when the graphic controller reads a character from the VRAM fixed area or automatic transfer area, the graphic controller draws the read character in the drawing area depending on whether or not a transfer completion flag indicating completion of transfer is set. Decide whether to run or not. This makes it possible to match the character transferred from the CGROM to the fixed area or automatic transfer area of the VRAM and the character read from these fixed area or automatic transfer area and used for drawing. The display used can be performed.

  When the effect mode is switched, the CPU 91a preferably instructs the transfer from the CGROM to the fixed area of the VRAM for the character set to have a higher display frequency corresponding to the changed effect mode. Thereby, it is possible to change the character set so as to increase the display frequency corresponding to the effect mode, and it is possible to further reduce the control burden in the display control by effectively using the fixed area.

  In the above embodiment, the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b are referred to when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. In addition, a stop control table is created for each spinning reel, but the internal control state for each gaming state and the stop control table for each reel stop state (and stopped stop position) are stored in the ROM 41b in advance. Based on the table index, it is possible to specify the necessary stop control table according to the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop state of the reel, and when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel Refer to the table index when the reels that have stopped and are still spinning still remain. Separately may be set a stop control table.

  In the above embodiment, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (one symbol) are defined for one reel, and the stop control table corresponds to each area (area number). Then, the reel is used by using the stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn (stop position) is uniquely determined, that is, the stop control table in which the stop position is uniquely determined corresponding to the area where one symbol varies. For example, the number of drawing steps and the number of drawing frames (stop position) are uniquely set for each area of less than one symbol, for example, one step, that is, for every minimum unit when driving the reel motor. The reel stop control may be performed using a predetermined stop control table, and in this way, the stop position can be changed in units of the number of steps of the reel motor, and the stop operation position Against can be further diversified the stop position.

  Moreover, in the said Example, among the some stop control tables which defined the number of drawing | drawing tops with respect to a stop operation position uniquely, each internal winning state of each game state, the reel stop condition (and stop position stopped) A stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the selected stop control table and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. Is used in place of the stop control table, and when the stop operation is detected, the stop position specifying table is referred to and the reel is stopped at the stop position uniquely specified corresponding to the stop operation position. You may do it.

  Further, by defining a stop priority for the stop position, a plurality of stop priority tables that uniquely determine the stop position with respect to the stop operation position (the number of steps from the reel reference position) are used instead of the stop control table. When a stop operation is detected, the stop priority table is referenced, and the stop priorities of all stop positions within the retractable range (up to 5 frames) from the stop operation position are compared, and the highest stop priority is obtained. You may make it perform the control which stops a reel in a stop position.

  Also, select the number of draws that is uniquely determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel or the stop operation position of the stopped reel). When a stop operation is performed, if the target stop position is within the range of the selected number of pull-in frames, pull-in control is performed to pull the stop position and stop, and the stop is prohibited. It is also possible to perform kicking control (so-called control method control) in which other stop positions are pulled in and stopped so as not to stop the stop position. Since the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position (number of steps from the reel reference position) by performing the pull-in control and the kick-off control in this way, the control for deriving the display result by the pull-in control and the kick-off control is It can be said that this is a control pattern for uniquely specifying the stop position with respect to the stop operation position.

  In addition, a control pattern uniquely determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state, the stop status of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel or the stop operation position of the stopped reel), If the reel stop control is performed according to the control pattern, the reel stop control by the stop control table, the reel stop control by the stop priority table, the reel stop control by the pull-in control and the kicking control are performed in combination. For example, only the reel that has stopped first may be controlled to stop the reel by using the stop control table, and the other reels may be controlled to be stopped by pull-in control and kicking control.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a control pattern uniquely determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop operation position of the stopped reel) is selected and its control is performed. The reel stop control is performed according to the pattern, but at least a control pattern uniquely determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state is selected, and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected control pattern. If it is good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the value of 6 steps of the range of 1-6 is applied as a setting value used for internal lottery, ie, the setting value which determined the winning probability of internal lottery, a setting value is restricted to this. Any setting value that can select and set at least a plurality of setting values may be used. For example, a setting value that can select two steps of high / low and a setting value of three steps in the range of 1 to 3 are set. Selectable setting values may be applied. Further, the set value work in the RAM 41c stores the values 1 to 6 themselves as values indicating these set values. However, any value that can specify the set value is stored. Corresponding to the set values of .about.6, 0 to 5 (value obtained by subtracting 1 from the actual set value) may be stored in the set value work.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the determination whether a setting value and the number of bets is appropriate is performed for every game, it is not performed for every game but for every predetermined number of games, or a specific period. It may be performed in a game (such as a period excluding bonus).

  In the embodiment, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the set value and the number of bets are appropriate. It may be performed at the time or when the game ends.

  Further, in the embodiment, when determining the winning of the winning in the internal lottery process, if it is determined that the set value is not appropriate in the determination of whether or not the set value is appropriate, it is controlled to the RAM abnormal error state. However, if the setting value stored in the setting value work of the RAM 41c is not an appropriate value (a value in the range of 1 to 6), the probability based on the initial value of the setting value (for example, the setting value 1) It is also possible to determine whether or not a prize is won.

  In the embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine for setting bets using game balls. Alternatively, it may be a complete credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34 and a payout sensor 35, a ball payout device for paying out a game ball, and a payout ball detection switch for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a winning combination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery in each game state, the judgment value number of each combination, and the relationship with a winning combination, respectively. It is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery in each game state, the judgment value number of each combination, and the relationship with a winning combination, respectively. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM41b. It is a figure which shows an example of a stop control table. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a continuous effect, (b) is a figure which shows the continuous effect selection table for selecting the pattern of a continuous effect and an additional effect, (b)-(d). . It is a figure which shows the structure of the display control circuit mounted in the sub-control part. It is a figure which shows the structure of a VRAM area | region. It is a figure which shows an example of the state by which the character required for a VRAM area | region is arrange | positioned when drawing with respect to a drawing area | region. It is a figure which shows an example of the condition of drawing of the character etc. to a drawing area. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between standby production | presentation, log | history browsing, and a continuous production. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between standby production | presentation, log | history browsing, and the progress of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process which CPU of a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error process performed when CPU of a main control part generate | occur | produces an error. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which CPU of a main control part performs in a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which CPU of a main control part performs after a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel rotation process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of RT process which CPU of a main control part performs in the process at the time of game completion. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which CPU of a main control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which CPU of a main control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the stop switch process which CPU of a main control part performs in a timer interruption process (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the interruption interruption process (main) performed when CPU of a main control part inputs a voltage drop signal from an interruption detection circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which CPU of a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which CPU of a sub control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation mode selection process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the continuous production | presentation process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the process at the time of BET which CPU of a sub control part performs in a continuous effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the process at the time which CPU of a sub control part performs in a continuous effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel stop time process which CPU of a sub-control part performs in a continuous effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the definite effect process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the control pattern setting process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the control pattern setting process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the volume adjustment process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the menu screen display process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the V blank interruption process performed by CPU of a sub-control part based on the input of a V blank interruption signal. (A) is a flowchart which shows the control content of the read end interruption process which CPU of a sub control part performs based on the input of a read end interruption signal. (B) is a flowchart showing the control contents of the transfer end interrupt process (2) executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit based on the input of the transfer end interrupt signal. (C) is a flowchart showing the control content of a drawing end interrupt process executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit based on the input of a drawing end interrupt signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the display control confirmation process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the interruption interruption process (sub) performed by CPU of a sub control part being input by a voltage drop signal from an interruption detection circuit.

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1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 40 game control board 41 main control unit 90 effect control board 91 sub control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM
92 Display Control Circuit 200 Graphic Controller

Claims (4)

By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived and displayed on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. A slot machine in which one game is finished and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
An image display device capable of displaying an image;
Image element data preliminarily storing a plurality of types of image element data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects executed by displaying images on the image display device including continuous effects that continue between two or more continuous effect games. Storage means;
A means for storing data in a readable / writable manner, wherein among the plurality of types of image element data, image element data corresponding to an effect being executed is temporarily written, and the temporary storage area is written to the temporary storage area Image data storage means including a frame area in which image data is drawn based on the image element data obtained;
Production mode selection means for selecting any production mode from a plurality of production modes according to the player's operation,
Effect control means for controlling execution of effects by displaying images on the image display device in accordance with the progress of the game and the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means;
With
The production control means includes
In the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started, the image element data of the continuous effect corresponding to the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection unit is read from the image element data storage unit, and the read continuous effect image element Continuous production data writing means for writing data to the temporary storage area;
Image data drawing means for reading image element data written in the temporary storage area and drawing image data in the frame area based on the read image element data;
Display control means for causing the image display device to display an image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area for each predetermined frame period;
Including
The effect mode selection means selects an effect mode different from the currently selected effect mode by a player performing a selection operation of a predetermined procedure that requires a predetermined number of games equal to or greater than the number of continuous effect games, When the predetermined procedure is not started by the player, or when the predetermined procedure is started by the player and an operation is performed in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure during the predetermined number of games, the different effect modes are set. Maintain the currently selected production mode without selecting,
The production control means may be configured such that after the predetermined procedure is started by the player, an operation is performed during the predetermined number of games in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, or the predetermined number of games is required. A continuous production start prohibiting means for prohibiting the start of the execution of the continuous production in a period until the production mode is selected after the procedure is performed;
A slot machine characterized by that. The production control means includes
The image element data of the demonstration effect that is executed when the state where the game is not progressing after the game is continued is read from the image element data storage means after the game is finished, and the read image element data of the demonstration effect is read Demonstration effect data writing means for writing to the temporary storage area;
Demo effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the demonstration effect after the continuous effect data writing means writes the image element data of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area until execution of the continuous effect ends. ,
including,
The slot machine according to claim 1. Whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a special winning accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a general winning other than the special winning before the display result of the variable display device is derived A pre-determining means capable of simultaneously determining whether to allow the occurrence of the special prize and to allow the occurrence of a specific general prize among the general prizes,
The production control unit starts execution of the continuous production in response to the fact that the advance determination unit determines that the specific general winning is permitted.
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned. The production control means includes error display control means for performing control to interrupt the continuous production being executed and display an error notification screen on the image display device when an error occurs during the execution of the continuous production. ,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .

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