JP5037153B2 - 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 that can be distinguished from each other. The present invention relates to a slot machine including a display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel starts to rotate when a player operates a start lever. When the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  In addition, in order for a winning determined for each slot machine to occur, the winning flag must be set by winning the internal lottery performed in advance (usually at the start operation) (although other conditions are not met) May be added). In other words, the occurrence of a prize in the slot machine is determined by at least an element that depends on the chance of setting a winning flag and an element that is not affected by the chance of stopping at a timing at which a display result corresponding to the prize can be derived. It will be.

  By the way, even if the rotation of each reel constituting the variable display device is stopped by a stop operation by the player, if the player keeps rotating for a long time after the start operation, it is practical even if the player is playing a game. It is not possible to obtain a sufficient operating rate. Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, when the elapsed time after the predetermined condition is satisfied after the reel starts to rotate reaches the predetermined time, the reel that has not been stopped yet and has been rotated. The rotation is forcibly stopped as if the operation was stopped (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

In addition, a slot machine generally has a built-in speaker so that various game sound effects are emitted when a winning occurs, and a stop operation is performed to complete the reel rotation. There are many things that produce sound effects continuously.
JP 2002-17962 A JP 2002-85630 A

  However, in the slot machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the reel rotation is forcibly stopped with the passage of time, assuming that the stop button has been operated, and therefore the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. If the timing is such that the display result corresponding to the winning with the winning flag set can be derived, there is a case where the winning occurs even if the player does not perform the stop operation himself. This was not a preferable state for the purpose of ensuring the suppression of shooting characteristics by suppressing the occurrence of a prize due to chance by a player's technical intervention.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to perform control such that the reel rotation is not forcibly stopped over time as described above. In this case, for example, the effect sound is produced until the stop operation is performed as described above and the reel rotation is completed. If the player leaves the reel with the reels rotating, and the reels continue to rotate unless the stop operation is performed after that, the reels will continue to rotate, and the production sound effects will continue to leave. During that time, there was a problem that the surrounding players would be inconvenienced.

  Also, in this type of conventional slot machine, when the player wants to cancel the bet number setting, there is no means for canceling the set bet number, and the player's mind changes midway. Even in such a case, once the number of bets is set, there is a problem that a game must be performed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and the effect sound is continuously output until the stop operation is performed, and the variation display of the symbols is continuously performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that does not bother surrounding players even in a state and can cancel a set bet amount.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device including a plurality of variable display units that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game and can variably display a plurality of types of symbols that can be individually identified. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by displaying the display result on (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device. And
Game control means for controlling the gaming state;
Based on the command signal transmitted from the game control means, provided with effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means (credit counter) for storing the amount of game value that can be used to set the bet number;
Bet number storage means (BET counter) for storing bet numbers;
Bet number setting means (Sd12) for setting a bet number in the bet number storage means in response to a betting operation using a game value stored in the game value storage means or insertion of a game medium,
The slot machine is
Settlement operating means (checkout switch 10) for instructing the discharge of the number of game media corresponding to the magnitude of the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to the player's operation;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a player's operation is further provided. ,
The game control means includes
When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is used to put the betting number storage means into a non-betting number storage state. The number of game media corresponding to the game value corresponding to the bet number set in the control is discharged, and the operation of the settlement operation unit is detected again before the bet number is set again in the bet number storage unit. When the game value is stored in the game value storage means, the checkout control means (Sd19) controls to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means. 16 (a)),
The variable display of the variable display device is continued until the player operates the derivation operation means after the symbol variable display is started (provided that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated only). Fluctuation control means that causes the reel to stop and derive the display result),
When the derivation operation means is operated by the player, the variable display device derives the display result (when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reel is stopped and the display result is derived. And derivation control means for performing control,
The production control means includes
Sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound according to the gaming state;
First timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game (setting a first value in a timer counter when a reel rotation command is received);
Second timing start means for starting timing based on the detection of the operation of the derivation operating means after the game is started;
Elapsed while the operation of the derivation operation means is not detected in the state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues at least until the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume (for example, during bonus) When the measured time reaches a predetermined waiting time, control is performed to reduce the volume of the effect sound currently being output until the operation of the derivation operation means is detected (the value of the timer counter is 0). Volume reduction control means for setting the volume of the production effect sound being output to 0)
The first waiting time is set as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound when the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is not executed once in one game. When the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect has already been executed at least once in one game and the operation of the derivation operation means is detected during the execution of the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect, Wait time setting means for setting a second wait time shorter than the first wait time as the predetermined wait time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the sound .

  According to such a configuration, when the state in which the derivation operation means is not operated by the player from the start of the game continues for a predetermined waiting time, the volume is reduced if the production effect sound is being output. Even if the player is absent in the state in which the production of the sound is performed endlessly during the fluctuation, the troubles to the surrounding players are prevented.

  In addition, the set bet number can be canceled once by operating the settlement operation means. In particular, the bet number setting can be canceled and returned as a game medium in the first operation, and the game value stored in the slot machine can be returned as a game medium in the second operation. Is improved.

  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 number determined according to a plurality of gaming states.

  Further, if the variation control means is to continue the variable display of the variable display device until the player operates the derivation operation means, for example, an error or the like occurs due to some factor during the variable display. The variable display may be temporarily stopped as long as the variable display of the variable display device is continued until the derivation operation unit is operated when the variable display is resumed.

In addition, the first timing start means starts timing based on the start of the game. For example, when an operation instructing the start of the game is performed, or when a variable display is started, a derivation operation is performed. This includes those that start timing at a timing resulting from the start of the game, such as when the operation of the means is in an effective state.

  Further, the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound currently being output by the volume reduction control means may be any control that makes the volume at least smaller than the current volume, and is a control that reduces the volume to 0 (erase). There may be.

(2) When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the game value is stored in order to bring the gaming value storage means into a non-game value storage state. When the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the storage means is controlled to be discharged, and the operation of the settlement operation means is detected again before the game value is stored again in the game value storage means In addition, in order to put the betting number storage means into a storage state in which the betting number is not set, a checkout control for discharging a number of game media corresponding to the gaming value corresponding to the betting number set in the betting number storage means Means (Sd19, FIG. 16B) are provided.

  According to such a configuration, the set bet number can be canceled once by the operation of the settlement operation means. In particular, the game value stored in the slot machine can be returned as a game medium in the first operation, and the bet number setting can be canceled and returned as a game medium in the second operation. Is improved.

(3) When an operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is placed in a storage state in which the betting number is not set. The game value corresponding to the bet number set in the number storage unit is controlled to be added to the stored value of the game value storage unit, and before the bet number is set again in the bet number storage unit, When an operation is detected again, control is performed to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means in order to place the game value storage means in a non-game value storage state. A settlement control means (Sd19, FIG. 16C) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, the set bet number can be canceled once by the operation of the settlement operation means. In particular, the bet number setting can be canceled by the first operation, and the canceled amount can be stored as a game value in the slot machine, and the game value stored in the slot machine can be returned as a game medium by the second operation. Therefore, convenience for the player is improved.

(4) When an operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is placed in a storage state in which the betting number is not set. After performing control to discharge a number of game media corresponding to the game value corresponding to the number of bets set in the number storage means, the game value storage is performed in order to place the game value storage means in a non-game value storage state. There is a payment control means (Sd19, FIG. 16 (d)) for performing control to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the means.

  According to such a configuration, the set bet number can be canceled once by the operation of the settlement operation means. In particular, since it is possible to cancel the setting of the bet number and return it as a game medium by only one operation of the settlement operation means, and subsequently return the game value stored in the slot machine as a game medium, it is convenient for the player. Is improved.

(5) When an operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the game value is stored in order to bring the gaming value storage means into a non-game value storage state. After performing control to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the storage means, the betting number storage means is set to the betting number storage means in order to put the betting number storage means into a non-betting number storage state. There is a settlement control means (Sd19, FIG. 16 (e)) for performing control to discharge a number of game media corresponding to the game value corresponding to the number of bets placed.

  According to such a configuration, the set bet number can be canceled once by the operation of the settlement operation means. In particular, the game value stored in the slot machine can be returned as a game medium by only one operation of the settlement operation means, and then the bet number setting can be canceled and returned as a game medium. Is improved.

(6) When an operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is placed in a storage state in which the betting number is not set. After performing control to add the game value corresponding to the bet number set in the number storage means to the storage value of the game value storage means, the game value storage means is put into the game state having no game value. There is a payment control means (Sd19, FIG. 16 (f)) for performing control to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the value storage means.

  According to such a configuration, the set bet number can be canceled once by the operation of the settlement operation means. In particular, it is possible to cancel the setting of the bet number by only one operation of the settlement operation means, store the canceled amount as a gaming value in the slot machine, and subsequently return the gaming value stored in the slot machine as a gaming medium. Convenience for the player is improved.

(7) The payment control means does not execute processing based on the operation of the payment operation means when the variable display of the symbol is continued in the variable display device.
(8) A screen area (display area 51a) is arranged on the front side of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when viewed from the player, and at least in the display area (transparent window 3) of the variable display device During the variable display (during reel change), the area (transmission area 51b) corresponding to the display area (transparent window 3) of the variable display device in the screen area (display area 51a) is set as a non-display area. Thus, an image display device (liquid crystal display 51) that makes it possible to visually recognize a variable display (reel fluctuation mode) in the display area of the variable display device through the non-display area (transmission area 51b);
Image effect control means (CPU 191a, graphic controller 200) for controlling execution of an image display effect by displaying an image on the image display device in accordance with the progress of the game;
A display drive circuit (liquid crystal drive circuit 215) for driving the image display device by outputting a drive signal to the image display device;
The image effect control means
A display target image setting unit that selects a type of image display effect by displaying an image on the image display device according to the progress of the game, and sets an image corresponding to the selected type of image display effect as a display target image ( CPU 191a instructs graphic controller 200 to draw a character),
The image data (character) corresponding to the display target image set by the display target image setting means is drawn in a frame memory (drawing area) every predetermined frame period (V blank) (the graphic controller 200 In addition, the image signal (video signal) corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame memory is supplied to the display drive circuit (liquid crystal drive circuit 215) for each frame period (V blank). Display control means for outputting and displaying an image on the screen area (display area 51a) of the image display device (the graphic controller 200 updates the output of the video signal for each V blank),
The image effect control means is a transmissive display that displays an image of a predetermined transparent color with the highest priority in an area corresponding to the non-display area, at least while the symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the variable display device. The CPU 191a instructs to draw the transparent area object with the highest priority during the change of the reel, and the graphic controller 200 draws the transparent area object on the foreground based on this instruction. Display).

  According to such a configuration, at least while the symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the variable display device, the transparent color is displayed in the non-display area corresponding to the display area of the variable display device in the screen area of the image display device. Since the image is displayed with the highest priority, it is possible to prevent the image from being displayed in an area corresponding to the display area of the variable display device and hindering the visibility of the variable display of the variable display device.

  As a result, even if the change of the symbol is stopped by the player's operation (what requires so-called pressing), the stop operation is performed by the image displayed on the image display device when performing the stop operation of the symbol. It won't be difficult. In addition, even if an effect is produced according to the pattern variation mode (for example, bounce when stopped or reverse rotation), the effect displayed by the pattern variation mode is hindered by the image displayed on the image display device. It will not end up.

  Also, in order not to hinder the visibility of the variable display of the variable display device, the image data is previously stored in the non-display area so that the image is not displayed in the display area of the variable display device. Even if it is not created, since the transparent color is displayed in the non-display area corresponding to the display area of the variable display device, the image data can be designed without being aware of the non-display area.

  In addition, the image display device is a transparent display that can visually recognize the display region of the variable display device through a screen region, for example, a transparent liquid crystal display or a self-luminous transparent inorganic EL (electroluminescence) display. An organic EL (electroluminescence) display or the like is applicable.

  The transparent color is, for example, white when the image display device is a liquid crystal display, and non-light emission color (black) when the image display device is a self-luminous inorganic EL display or organic EL display.

  In addition, the image effect control means displays an image of a predetermined transparent color with the highest priority in an area corresponding to the non-display area, at least while the symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the variable display device. Means that the non-display area has been processed to draw transparent colors in preference to other colors, or even if non-transparent colors are specified for the non-display area. Finally, a process of updating to a transparent color is executed.

( 9 ) The image effect control means executes the transparent display process in preference to the process of displaying an image other than the image of the transparent color (drawing of the transparent area object is drawn over drawing of other objects). First).

  According to such a configuration, the process of displaying an image other than the transparent color image loses the process of displaying the non-display area in the transparent color, thereby visually recognizing the variable display of the variable display device. It is possible to prevent the sex from being hindered.

( 10 ) The image effect control means always executes the transparent display process regardless of the game state (always draws the transparent area object with the highest priority during the change of the reel regardless of the game state).

  According to such a configuration, regardless of the gaming state of the slot machine, the process of displaying the non-display area in the transparent color is always performed at least while the symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the variable display device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the variable display of the variable display device from being hindered in any gaming state.

( 11 ) Irradiation means (reel LED 55) for irradiating the display area of the variable display device from behind;
A power supply circuit (power supply board 100) for supplying power to each part of the slot machine,
Wiring for supplying power from the power supply circuit to the irradiation means (power supply line for supplying voltage to the reel LED 55) and wiring for supplying power from the power supply circuit to the display driving circuit (supplying voltage to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215) Power supply line) is provided electrically independently.

  According to such a configuration, since the display area of the variable display device is irradiated from behind, the visibility is improved, and either the wiring for supplying power to the irradiation unit or the wiring for supplying power to the display drive circuit is used. Even if one of them is disconnected, both the irradiation means and the display drive circuit are not stopped. Therefore, even in such a case, the visibility of the variable display of the variable display device can be ensured.

(12) The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable.
The derivation operation means has a derivation operation unit (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for instructing to derive a display result corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display areas,
A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas,
Main control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game and transmitting game control information (command) according to the game state;
Based on game control information (command) transmitted from the main control means and connected to the main control means, the effect means by the effect means including the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) provided in the slot machine. First sub-control means (sub-control unit 91) that transmits execution control information (display control command) instructing execution of the image display effect when execution of the image display effect is determined. )When,
The second sub-control connected to the first sub-control means and controls the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) based on the presentation control information (display control command) transmitted from the first sub-control means. Sub-control means (display control unit 191),
The main control means (main control unit 41)
Including the variation control means and the derivation control means,
The start control information (reel rotation start command) indicating that the game has started in response to the start of the game is transmitted to the first sub-control means (sub-control unit 91) as the game control information. ,
When the derivation operation unit is operated effectively (when the reel is stopped), derivation operation control information (reel stop command) indicating that the derivation operation unit is operated effectively is used as the game control information. Transmitted to the sub-control means (sub-control unit 91),
The first sub-control means (sub-control unit 91)
The sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound based on the game control information (command) transmitted from the main control means (main control unit 41);
The start clock start means for starting time measurement when receiving the start control information (setting a first value in a timer counter when a reel rotation command is received);
The start clock start means starts timing in a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues at least until the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume (for example, during a bonus). When the time elapsed without receiving the derivation operation control information reaches the first waiting time (when the value of the timer counter set when the reel rotation start command is received becomes 0). The volume reduction control means for controlling to lower the volume of the effect sound currently being output;
When the time that has elapsed without receiving the derivation operation control information has reached the first waiting time after the start clock start means has started timing (a timer set when a reel rotation start command is received) The promotion notification execution means for executing the promotion notification when the value of the counter becomes 0),
Time measurement is started when there is still a variable display area that is fluctuating based on the reception of the derivation operation control information (when the reel counter command is received, the timer counter receives the first value or the second value). Set the operation clock start means,
In a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the production effect sound that continues at least until the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume (for example, during a bonus), the operation clock time start means starts timing. When the time elapsed without receiving the derivation operation control information reaches the second waiting time (when the value of the timer counter set when the reel stop command is received becomes 0), Derived volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the production effect sound currently being output,
When the time that has elapsed without receiving the derivation operation control information has reached the second waiting time since the operation clock time start means has started timing (a timer counter set when a reel stop command is received) A derivation promotion notification execution means for executing the promotion notification when the value of the
When the derivation operation control information is received in a state in which the volume reduction of the effect sound effect is being controlled by the volume reduction control means or the post-derivation volume reduction control means (for example, the volume of the sound effect during the bonus) A volume return control means for returning the volume of the effect sound to the normal volume when a reel stop command is received in a state where
And a promotion notification ending unit for ending the promotion notification during execution when the derivation operation control information is received during execution of the promotion notification (when a reel stop command is received during execution of the promotion notification). ,
The promotion notification execution means receives a reel rotation start command when a time that has elapsed without receiving the derivation operation control information has reached a first waiting time after the start clock time start means has started timing. Effect control information for instructing execution of a promotion image effect that causes the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) to display a promotion image as the promotion notification when the timer counter value set at the time is 0) (Display control command for instructing display of the promotion notification screen) is transmitted to the second sub-control means (display control unit 191),
When the time that has elapsed without receiving the derivation operation control information has reached the second waiting time since the operation clock time start means has started timing (a timer counter set when a reel stop command is received) The second sub-control means (display control unit 191) is provided with the presentation control information (display control command for instructing display of the promotion notification screen) for instructing execution of the promotion image effect. To
The promotion notification ending means is the second display of the effect control information (display control command for instructing display of the promotion notification screen) that the promotion notification execution means or the operation clock start means instructs execution of the promotion image effect. After transmitting to the sub-control means (display control unit 191), when receiving the derivation operation control information (reel stop command), the effect control information (in the control pattern at the time of reel stop) instructing the end of the accelerated image effect Based display control command) to the second sub-control means (display control unit 191),
The second sub-control means (display control unit 191) includes the image effect control means,
Control for executing the enhanced image effect by the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) when receiving the effect control information (display control command for instructing the display of the enhanced notification screen) for instructing the execution of the enhanced image effect. Do
When the presentation control information (display control command based on the control pattern at the time of reel stop) is received that instructs the termination of the promotion image presentation, the control to end the promotion image presentation being executed is performed.

  According to such a configuration, the control load of the main control means for controlling the game can be effectively reduced, and the control load of the first sub-control means for determining the presentation according to the game state is effectively reduced. Can be reduced.

  In addition, when notifying is performed when the state in which no derivation operation is performed from the start of the game continues for the first waiting time, not only the promotion notification is performed, but also when the derivation operation corresponding to any of the variable display areas is performed, Even if the state in which the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display is not performed continues for the second waiting time, the sound volume is lowered if the effect sound is being output, so the sound effect during the pattern change Even if the player is absent in a state where the game is performed endlessly, it is possible to prevent the surrounding players from being troubled. In addition, when the derivation operation is performed in a state where the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is being performed, the volume of the effect sound is restored, so that the derivation operation is performed, that is, the player intends to play the game. Nevertheless, the state where the volume of the effect sound is kept low does not continue.

  In addition, when notifying is performed when the state in which no derivation operation is performed from the start of the game continues for the first waiting time, not only the promotion notification is performed, but also when the derivation operation corresponding to any of the variable display areas is performed, By executing the promotion notification even when the state in which the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display is not performed continues for the second waiting time, the reduction of the operating rate is avoided as much as possible, and the promotion notification is performed. It becomes easier to determine the absence state of the player depending on whether or not it is being executed. In addition, when the derivation operation is performed during the execution of the promotion notification, the promotion notification being executed is terminated, so that the derivation operation is performed, that is, the promotion notification is continued even though the player is willing to play the game. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(13) A plurality of types of image element data (characters) respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of the image display effects including a promotion image effect (promotion notification) for displaying a promotion image on the image display device as the promotion notification are stored in advance. Image element data storage means (CGROM 205);
A means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, wherein a temporary storage area (image element data (character) corresponding to an image display effect being executed among the plurality of types of image element data (character) is temporarily written ( A dedicated character buffer L1, a general character buffer L2, and an error character buffer L3 on the VRAM, and a frame area (image data is drawn based on the image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area) Image data storage means (SDRAM 210) including a drawing area (display area) on the VRAM,
The display control means includes
The image element data (character) of the display target image set by the display target image setting means is read from the image element data storage means (CGROM 205), and the read image element data (character) is read from the temporary storage area (on the VRAM). Image element data writing means for writing to the dedicated character buffer L1, general-purpose character buffer L2, and error character buffer L3),
Image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area (dedicated character buffer L1, general character buffer L2, error character buffer L3 on the VRAM) is read, and the read image element data (character) is read. Image data drawing means for drawing image data in the frame area (drawing area (display area) on the VRAM) as the frame memory based on
The image element data writing means executes normal image effects (effects other than error notification) for executing the image element data (characters) of the accelerated image effects (promotional notifications) in accordance with the progress of the game in the temporary storage area. Are written in a dedicated area (error character buffer L3) allocated separately from the general purpose area (general character buffer L2) in which the image element data (character) is written.

  According to such a configuration, the image element data for the promotion image effect is written in a dedicated area allocated separately from the general-purpose area in which the image element data for the normal image effect is written in the temporary storage area. The image element data for normal image production is not erased from the temporary storage area by writing the image element data for production. For this reason, the image element data of the normal image effect being executed is read from the image element data storage means and written in the temporary storage area of the image data storage means for the promotion image effect not directly related to the progress of the game. It is possible to eliminate the occurrence of duplicate overhead.

Embodiments 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 rotated to a housing (not shown) whose front surface is open and a side end of the housing. It consists of a front door that is pivotally supported.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 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 the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can 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. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. Further, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and the back surface further has a concealing member for concealing the inside. (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 number of bets, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the normal gaming state described later in this embodiment) And 3 for RT (replay time) and 1 for setting a regular bonus, which will be described later, the MAXBET switch 6 that is operated, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled ( Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, and the start switch that is operated when the game is started. When the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, which is operated when stopping the rotation of the switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, viewing and initialization of game history data relating to already played games, and selecting a production mode A selection switch 56 and a determination switch 57 that are operated by the player are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  The front door also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays 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 that indicates 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, 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, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. 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 the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with a medal payout is available on multiple activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each of the symbol combinations 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 given. Will be. 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, a display control board 190, and a power supply board 100. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control is performed. The display according to the gaming state is controlled by the substrate 90, the display control of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed by the display control substrate 190, and the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply substrate 100. Supplied.

  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. Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the effect control board 90 and further supplied to the display control board 190 connected via the effect control board 90.

  In particular, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, among the power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit, a voltage is applied to at least a sub control unit 91 (CPU 91a) described later and a display control circuit 192 described later. A power supply line for supplying power, a power supply line for supplying voltage to a liquid crystal drive circuit 215 (described later) 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). And a power supply line for supplying power are electrically wired independently of each other.

  Note that electrically independent wiring means that these wiring lines are provided in an electrically non-contact state even when 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.

  In addition, 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 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, a main control unit 41 for controlling the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 16383 in the present embodiment). A random number generation circuit 42 that generates a random number, a sampling circuit 43 that acquires a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 100 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for performing power supply voltage supplied to slot machine 1 A power interruption detection circuit 48 that monitors and detects a voltage drop when the voltage drop is detected, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41. When the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the device 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 that performs 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 the present embodiment, four types of interrupts of interrupts 1 to 4 can be executed. For each interrupt, a counter mode (a signal from a trigger terminal CLK / TRG provided separately from the signal input terminal DATA) is provided. An interrupt mode that generates an external interrupt according to the input) or a timer mode (an interrupt mode that generates an internal interrupt according to the number of clock inputs of the CPU 41a) can be selected and set. .

  In the present embodiment, among 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 the present embodiment), and 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 is composed 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 the present 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.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with electric components such as the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like arranged on the front door of the slot machine 1, and these electric components are mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer having an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, an effect LED 52, and a reel. An LED drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a reset signal to the CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. The reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96 that detects detection signals input from switches connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and the slot machine 1 are supplied. Power supply voltage is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, The power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the effect to the sub-control unit 91, other circuits, and the like are mounted, and the CPU 91a transmits the command transmitted from the game control board 40, the effect control board 90. In response to the detection of the switches connected to, various controls for effecting are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 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. 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 interrupt 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 other than 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 prohibited at all, 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 in the event 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.

  The CPU 91a transmits a display control command for instructing image display of the liquid crystal display 51 to the display control board 190 via the I / O port 91d. The transmission line of the display control command transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the display control board 190 is similar to the command transmission line from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, and is a strobe (INT) signal line and a data transmission line. It consists of a ground line.

  A liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door of the slot machine 1 is connected to the display control board 190, and the liquid crystal display 51 is mounted on the display control board 190 to be described later. It is driven based on the control of the unit 191 and the display control circuit 192.

  The display control board 190 is composed of a microcomputer having a CPU 191a, ROM 191b, RAM 191c, and I / O port 191d in the same manner as the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, and performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51. Control unit 191, display control circuit 192 that performs image processing based on instructions from display control unit 191, reset circuit 195 that gives a reset signal to CPU 191a when power is turned on or when an initialization command from CPU 191a is not input for a certain period of time The CPU 191a receives the display control command transmitted from the effect control board 90 and controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51.

  The CPU 191a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function), similarly to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 and the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91. An interrupt terminal (not shown) of the display control unit 191 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the sub control unit 91 transmits a command in the command transmission line, and the CPU 191a receives a strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a display control command from the sub-control unit 91, and display control command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer is executed. Further, the CPU 191a generates an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval, and executes a timer interruption process (display) described later. Further, an interrupt terminal (not shown) of the CPU 191a is connected to a graphic controller 200 (to be described later) of the display control circuit 192, and the CPU 191a periodically receives from the graphic controller 200 (in this embodiment, every 33.3 ms). The V blank interrupt process is executed by generating an interrupt based on the input of the V blank interrupt signal output to the terminal. Further, the CPU 191a 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 191a, and the CPU 191a can detect the transfer end interrupt signal via the input port in addition to the interrupt terminal. It is like that. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the CPU 191a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  Similarly to the CPU 91a, when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal (INT), the CPU 191a interrupts the process even when an interrupt process based on another interrupt is being executed. Thus, the display control command reception interrupt process is executed, and even if other interrupts occur simultaneously, the display control command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority. Note that interrupts other than the interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal (INT) are prohibited during the execution of any interrupt process.

  Note that backup power is not supplied to the display control unit 191 during a power failure, and data stored in the RAM 191c is not retained during a power failure.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present 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, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit becomes 1 in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, That is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and 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. It has become. Note that the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in the present 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, but when the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or for destructive diagnosis 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

  Further, 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, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated unlike the other error states, 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 the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus, a normal gaming state, and an RT (replay time) as the gaming state, and 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 normal 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 the present embodiment, when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state is set, all the winning lines L1 to L5 are activated, and the specified number according to the gaming state. If 1 is set, all pay lines L1 to L5 are activated at the time when 1 is set as the bet number, and if the specified number according to the gaming state is 3, the point at which 3 is set as the bet number Thus, all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following description, an activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line). 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.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is 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 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 the present 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 the present 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 according to this state number Can be specified. 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. When the “Cherry” symbol stops at the upper or lower level of the left reel, the combination of cherries is 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 the 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. 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 gaming 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”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, when the combination of the display results of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is a combination that constitutes a chance chance described later, and at the time of winning a cherry, (Only when no other special combination is carried over) and the lottery probability of the small combination are the same as the normal gaming state, but the replay time (RT) is shifted to a high probability of winning the replay. While the gaming state is at RT, the RT flag is set in the RAM 41c. Then, the RT is ended by reaching the prescribed number of games (two games in the present embodiment) without winning any bonus or by winning any bonus before reaching the prescribed 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, as will be described later, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired. 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 It is done. In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values for each combination of combinations and combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination, and a determination value for winning the combination of general combination and special combination The range is specified, 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 drawn exclusively.

  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 object lots for internal lottery.

  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.

  If a winning combination of any combination or combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of winning combination or combination determined 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 storing 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 elected, the winning flag of the special role 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 combination or combination of combination is won, only the general combination storing work is cleared.

  The number of determination values for 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 in which the set value is 6. FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), 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 the present embodiment, with the set value 6, the number of determination values for 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 for the big bonus (1) that is the target of the internal lottery first, the addition result overflows by adding the number of judgment values 20 The winning combination is obtained when 16364 to 16383 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery.

  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 to 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 When obtained 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, 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 role. The winning probabilities are 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 determination values for each combination when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state at the set value 6 in this embodiment. Each is registered, and the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles 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 at the set value 6 Accordingly, the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1 / 1.34, 1/17: 00, 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 of 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). The difference up to the address where the index data indicating the head address of the stored area is stored is 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 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, when 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 Do stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels 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 by timing at which the stop operation is performed. In the present 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. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel. These areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is 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 corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames 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 for 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, the area (stop point) corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position of the number of sliding frames from the area (stop operation point) corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position ( In the present embodiment, it stops at the lower design area of the see-through window 3.

  Further, the table index of the present embodiment stores only one address as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one table data. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of the reel (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 the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting a 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 a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 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 selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to stop them together. 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 all 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 simultaneously, 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 table creation 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 in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In addition, as will be described later, “replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames, for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 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 role and the replaying role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the replaying role is drawn in, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the replaying role.

  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 is always 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 that pulls on the winning line L2 or L5, and the middle reel or right reel is called the left reel. In the case of stopping first, the “replay” symbol is drawn on the winning line L2 or L5, and when the left reel is stopped thereafter, the “replay” other than No. 5 on the winning line L2 or L5 is always set. Since the control for drawing the symbols is performed, for example, when the “replay” symbol No. 5 on the winning line L2 or L5 of the middle reel and the right reel is stopped, the replay and the cherry are not won simultaneously. In the left reel, the “Replay” symbol of No. 2 and the “Replay” symbol of No. 7 are arranged within 4 frames, so even if control is performed to avoid the “Replay” symbol of No. 5, Regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player, the replay can always be won. If the replay winning flag is set and the left reel is stopped while all reels are still rotating, 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 first, 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 first stopped, 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 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), one (2) is won. Yes, in this embodiment, as the display result of the left reel, the “replay watermelon bell” of the 2nd to 4th symbols or the “bell / red 7 • bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols, the 15th to 17th symbols “Replay / Blue 7 / Watermelon” is stopped and all the roles are not aligned on the winning line. As a result of displaying the middle reel, “Cherry Replay Cherry”, 21, 1 No. 2 pattern “Cherry Bell Cherry” stops, no display is in line on winning line, right reel display result is “Replay Cherry Blue 7” Will stop, It has applied the display mode role of the shift 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. Then, as the display result of the left reel, the display mode in which “blue 7 / watermelon / blue 7” of symbols 16 to 18 is stopped is the reach of all bonuses, and symbols 20, 20, 1 or 12 to 14 The display pattern in which the “Replay Watermelon Bell” symbol is stopped and none of the roles are on the winning line is applied as the reach of the big bonus (1) or regular bonus.

  In the present embodiment, each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is selected when one of the bonuses is won in the normal gaming state, or when one (1), one (2) is won. Regardless of the order in which the stop operations are performed, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to stop when each of the bonuses is controlled in a normal gaming state. Regardless of the order in which the reels are performed, the reach is controlled so that it can be derived. You may make it possible to derive a chance or reach according to the conditions.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 41a continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation has started. On the condition that the operation of 8L, 8C, or 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 operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected by continuing the rotation of the reels that have not been operated.

  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, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). 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 the present embodiment, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 has four data at the end of one game before the start of setting (before the transition to the setting change mode), at the end of the big bonus, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of activation. When the initialization condition consisting of is established, 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 an initialization 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. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the 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 gives 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 game to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a status command, standby command, abort command, error command, setting start command, and 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 for setting 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 that has been 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 indicates whether the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel, whether it is due to automatic stop, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the stop position of the corresponding reel. This is a command that can specify the area number, 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 the stand-by state. After one game, when a certain time passes without setting the bet number and the stand-by state is entered, and after the end of one game, a credit settlement operation is performed. Sent when a transition is made to the standby state.

  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. 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. Note that image display control to the liquid crystal display 51 is indirectly performed by transmitting a display control command to the display control board 190.

  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. Note that when a payout start command is received, unlike the other commands, the effect 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 a continuous effect or an additional effect, which will be described later, is being executed, and when an effect accompanying a big bonus or a regular bonus is being executed, the execution of the standby effect is prohibited. Even if the standby command is received in such a state, 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs control to always 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 is like that. This is performed in order 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 the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 192 is input to the CPU 91a of the display control unit 191 for a certain period. If the initialization signal output from the CPU 191a is detected when the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction is not input for a certain period of time even though the display control circuit 192 is instructed, The same interruption interruption process (sub) as the interruption interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data (5AH in the present embodiment) in which any bit becomes 1 in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, That is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and 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. It has become. Thereafter, the CPU 91a shifts to a loop process in which no process is performed. However, in the case of a power interruption interrupt process performed when an initialization signal is input from the display control unit 191, the drive voltage decreases. Since the reset signal is output from the reset 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 a voltage drop signal, but also when the initialization signal is input from the display control unit 191, that is, when the display control circuit 192 hangs up for some reason. In addition, the power interruption processing (sub) is executed, and then the CPU 91a is restarted. As the display control unit 191 is restarted after outputting the initialization signal, the display control circuit 192 is also initialized, so that the control of the CPU 91a is resumed from the state before the display control circuit 192 is hung up. It has become so.

  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, there are two types of effect modes, for example, mode 1 and mode 2. Mode 1 and mode 2 differ in the type of character appearing in the effect, the type of image used for the effect background, the execution probability of the effect, the execution mode, and the like. Of course, there may be the same effect pattern for each of Mode 1 and Mode 2.

  The effect mode can be switched by operating the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 of the player. Specifically, when the selection switch 56 is operated, a menu screen on which a plurality of menu items are arranged is displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In this state, the selection switch 56 is further pressed. By operating, the cursor on the menu screen is moved, and by operating the determination switch 57 in a state where the cursor selects the item of the effect mode selection menu, the effect mode selection screen in which the items of the effect modes 1 and 2 are arranged Is displayed. Further, by operating the selection switch while the production mode selection screen is displayed, the cursor on 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 the case where the game from the operation of the start switch 7 to the derivation of the display results on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is being performed, and the case where a continuous effect or an additional effect, which will be described later, is executed even when not being played, When the bonus middle effect is being executed, the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is invalidated, so that the menu screen cannot be displayed. In these cases, the effect mode is switched. There is no such thing.

  The effect mode selected on the effect mode selection screen is 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. As a result, 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 between mode 1 and mode 2.

  As an effect executed by the control of the CPU 91a, an effect particularly performed on the liquid crystal display 51 is continuously executed over a plurality of games and is finally added to notify whether or not a bonus is won. There is a 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 gaming 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.

  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 of the effect control board 90 performs a history display effect of displaying the game history stored in the game history storage area on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the player's operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57. It has become. 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, and the menu screen is further operated by further operating the selection switch 56 in that state. 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. In addition, as described above, when the game is in progress from the operation of the start switch 7 to the derivation of the display result on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and when the continuous effect or the additional effect is executed even if it is not in the game When the bonus effect is being executed, the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is invalidated, so that the menu screen cannot be displayed. In these cases, the game history cannot be viewed. It is like that.

  Further, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 receives credits even when an operation for advancing the game is not performed continuously for a predetermined period or more after the end of one game and before the predetermined period elapses. When the settlement operation is performed, 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 being executed, when a bonus effect is being executed, even if an operation for advancing the game is not performed continuously for a predetermined period or longer, The standby performance is not performed. However, when a standby command is received in such a state, control is performed to minimize the volume (mute), and then the volume being muted is restored to the original level when the command is received as the game progresses. It is like that.

  Further, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 starts the reel rotation when a predetermined time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R after the reel rotation is started. After the start command is acquired, the next reel is stopped when a predetermined time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without acquiring the reel stop command or after the stop operation of the first reel or the second reel is performed. When a predetermined time (60 seconds or 30 seconds in this embodiment) has passed without any operation, that is, without acquiring a new reel stop command after acquiring the reel stop command for the first and second reels. When a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds or 30 seconds) elapses, a promotion notification for prompting a reel stop operation is performed.

  Specifically, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated effectively for a predetermined time after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b). Then, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a text message “Please stop the reels” is displayed as a prompt notification for prompting the stop operation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  As a notification pattern (notification mode) of the promotion notification in the present embodiment, for example, the message is displayed in black in a white background frame in the lower area of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 on which a predetermined effect image is displayed. Two types of notification patterns 1 (see FIG. 8A) displayed and the notification pattern 2 (see FIG. 8B) in which the message is displayed in white characters in a black background frame. The notification pattern is set by a notification pattern lottery performed for each game in accordance with the winning status of the special combination (big bonus (1), (2) flag, regular bonus flag) in the game.

  The notification pattern lottery is performed when an internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41 is acquired, and the notification pattern won in the notification pattern lottery is a notification pattern applied when executing a promotion notification in the game. Set as In the present embodiment, when the game is a bonus game, the notification pattern 1 is uniformly set without performing the notification pattern lottery.

  As shown in the notification pattern distribution table of FIG. 9, the winning probability of each of these notification patterns varies depending on the internal winning status of the bonus flag, and the notification pattern 1 is determined when the bonus flag is won, that is, the internal pattern described above. The lottery is won with a probability of 50% when the big bonus (1), (2) and regular bonus internal winning flags are set, and with a probability of 95% when the bonus flag is not won. The notification pattern 2 is won with a probability of 50% when a bonus is won, and is won with a probability of 5% when a bonus is not won.

  That is, in the present embodiment, two types of notification patterns 1 and 2 having different aspects are registered in advance, and at the time of winning the bonus, the probability (50%) is higher than when the bonus is not won (5%). Since the notification pattern 2 is selected, when the promotion notification is executed, when the notification screen based on the notification pattern 2 is displayed rather than when the notification screen based on the notification pattern 1 is displayed, The player can expect that big bonuses (1), (2), and regular bonuses are won.

  In the present embodiment, any stop is performed during the period from when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R starts until the first notification waiting time (predetermined notification waiting time) of 60 seconds elapses. When an effective operation of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is not detected, the above-described promotion notification is executed. Specifically, when the reel rotation start command transmitted from the main control unit 41 is acquired, the first value (60 seconds in the present embodiment) is set as the counter value of the notification counter assigned to the RAM 91c. Subtraction (counting) of the counter value is started, and control for displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a notification screen based on the notification pattern set when the counter value reaches zero is performed.

  In addition, when a reel stop command is acquired from the main control unit 41 until the counter value becomes 0 after the subtraction of the notification counter is started, it is assumed that a valid stop operation has been detected, and the counter value of the notification counter Is cleared and when the promotion notification is performed, the display of the notification screen based on the notification pattern is cleared (terminated), and the promotion notification ends.

  Note that if all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped rotating when the reel stop command is acquired, the game ends. However, even after the reel stop command is acquired, any one of the reels 2L, 2C, When 2R is rotating, the measurement of the notification waiting time is started again when the last effective stop operation is detected, that is, when the stop command is finally acquired.

  Specifically, when the promotion notification is not yet executed in the game at the time of the last acquisition of the stop command, the first value (60 seconds in the present embodiment) is the counter value of the notification counter. Set. Further, when the promotion notification has been executed once or more in the game, a second value (30 seconds in the present embodiment) smaller than the first value is set as the counter value of the notification counter. Then, the subtraction of the counter value of the notification counter is started.

  The second value smaller than the first value (this embodiment) as the counter value of the notification counter when the promotion notification has already been executed at least once in the game at the time when the stop command is finally acquired. 30 seconds) is set when there is no effective stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R again in the game, even though the promotion notification is executed once or more in the game. This is because, when it continues, the promotion notification is executed earlier than the beginning, thereby avoiding a decrease in the operating rate.

  The CPU 91a starts the promotion notification based on the notification pattern set at that time when the counter value becomes 0 after the start of subtraction of the notification counter. For example, when the counter value becomes 0, When the notification pattern 2 having a higher expectation level for the internal winning of the bonus flag than the notification pattern 1 is set, it is displayed on the variable display section corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stopped at that time. When the displayed result is a complete loss, that is, a display mode that can be displayed when any winning flag is not set, the notification based on the notification pattern 1 is started. Despite the fact that the display mode derived in is clearly completely losing eyes, a notification pattern with high expectations for the bonus Also display a notification screen that is based on, because you can not increase the degree of expectation for the player's bonus, it is possible to avoid the execution of meaningless notification.

  In this embodiment, the notification waiting time is measured by subtraction of the counter value. However, the notification waiting time may be measured by adding the counter value. The promotion notification may be started when the value of 1 is reached, or when the second value smaller than the first value is reached.

  Further, the CPU 91a determines whether or not the game is a bonus game when the counter value reaches 0 after the start of the subtraction of the notification counter. Even if is set, the notification pattern 1 is set. In other words, during the bonus, even if the notification screen based on the notification pattern 2 with a high expectation level for the bonus is displayed, the player's expectation level for the bonus cannot be increased, so that execution of meaningless notification can be avoided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91, when the big bonus winning is generated, when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the big bonus game, The sound output is started with the sound effect volume set to the maximum (MAX) (t1).

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses (t3) without stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the time when the game is started and the rotation of the reels is started (t2). That is, after acquiring the reel rotation start command, when a predetermined time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without acquiring the reel stop command, or when the stop operation of the first reel or the second reel is performed (t3). When a predetermined time (60 seconds or 30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without stopping the next reel from ') (t4'), that is, a reel stop command for the first and second reels is acquired. If a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds or 30 seconds) has elapsed without acquiring a new reel stop command, it is assumed that the progress of the game has been interrupted. The volume of the game sound effects in the sound output to a minimum (mute). At this time, the above-described promotion notification is also started.

  Thereafter, when a stop operation is performed by the player and a reel stop command is acquired (t4, t5 ′), the progress of the game is resumed, and the volume of the game sound effect is increased to the original level, that is, the maximum (original The above-described promotion notification is also terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the volume of the secondary game sound effect is adjusted according to the start and end of the promotion notification. That is, in the present embodiment, the timer counter used for the promotion notification is also used for timing after the game starts.

  In addition, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 starts the sound output with the maximum volume of the game effect sound for the continuous effect with the start of the continuous effect, and the game is started in the same manner as the big bonus. When a predetermined time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the start of the reel rotation, or the first reel or the second reel is stopped. The game that is currently sounding is assumed that the progress of the game is interrupted even when a predetermined time (60 seconds or 30 seconds in this embodiment) has passed since the next reel has not been stopped. When the sound effect volume is set to the minimum (silence), and then the stop operation is performed by the player and the reel stop command is acquired, the progress of the game is resumed. Le, that is, in order to raise up (back to the original level).

  In addition to these effects, the same control is applied to effects in which game sound effects are continuously output after the game starts (after the reel starts rotating) or after the stop operation until the next stop operation is performed, that is, the game. Control is performed to minimize (mute) the volume of the currently played game sound effect after the start (after the start of reel rotation) or after a stop operation, when a predetermined time has passed without the stop operation being performed. It has become.

FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing the flow of the continuous effect described above.
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the continuous performance is executed when the chance eye is stopped in the normal gaming state or when the cherry wins. 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. Is a display mode that stops at a higher rate than when no bonus is won, and a display mode that involves a transition from the next game to the RT of two games. 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, and to RT of two games It is executed when there is a transition. Cherry is a role that may be won at the same time as the bonus, and is a display mode that involves a transition from the next game to the RT of two games. Therefore, the continuous effect triggered by the cherry is executed when there is a possibility that the big bonus is won, and is executed when the transition to RT of two games is accompanied.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of patterns for two or three consecutive games, and when the chance stops or when a cherry wins, these continuous types are provided as shown in FIG. 11 (a). Any one pattern is selected from these patterns, and a continuous effect is executed based on the selected pattern.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the chance is stopped or the cherry wins, the game shifts to RT of two games, and during that time, the winning probability of replay becomes higher than the normal game 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 result bonus is not aligned on the winning line. Although controlled, it becomes difficult to align the bonuses, but in the continuous production, the production continues for two games that are the same as the number of continuous games of RT or three games that are one game more than the number of continuous games of RT. . Therefore, after the start of the continuous production, even if the stop operation is performed aiming at the bonus, the replay is almost complete and the bonus is won in the period until the continuous production ends (in the case of three games, excluding the final game). It becomes a state where it cannot be determined whether or not. 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 there will be no continuous replays, the bonus win will be denied while the continuous production continues (excluding the final game in the case of 3 games) There is no end.

  Note that if the chance stops during execution of the continuous effect, the continuous effect is not newly executed. Further, after winning one of the bonuses, the continuous effect is executed even once, and if the bonus is announced, the continuous effect is not further executed.

Next, the content of continuous production 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 case of a continuous production triggered by the winning of one of the bonuses, or when the big bonus and cherry are won at the same time and the cherry wins, the continuous production ends. When all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the game (final game), the fact that the bonus is won (player win) is definitely notified.

  In addition, in the case of a continuous production triggered by a chance chance being derived without winning any bonus, or when Cherry wins alone and Cherry wins, the continuous production starts and ends. If no bonus is won by the game, the result of losing (losing the player) as a result of continuous production, that is, notifying that any bonus has not 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 notified as a result of continuous performance or as a result of additional performance, if a confirmation notification that a bonus has been won has been made, the bet amount 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. 11B to 11D 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. 11B, a winning time table shown in FIG. 11C, and an additional effect table shown in FIG. 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.

  The non-winning time table shown in FIG. 11 (b) is a continuous process that starts when a chance is derived without winning any bonus, or when a cherry wins alone and a cherry wins. It is a table for selecting a production pattern. In the non-winning time table, the contents of effects that are replaced in the final game when any bonus is won before the game in which the continuous effects performed according to the pattern selected in accordance with 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 an aspect different from the production when the content of the production is not replaced is performed.

  The winning time table shown in FIG. 11C is a continuous performance pattern that is started when a chance is derived by winning one of the bonuses, or when a bonus + cherry is won and a cherry wins. Is a table for selecting. Regardless of which table the continuous effect pattern is selected, the number of games in which the continuous effect continues is two games or three games.

  The additional effect table shown in FIG. 11D is used to select a pattern of an additional effect that is performed after the continuous effect has ended 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 according to the pattern of the continuous effect 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.

  Next, display control commands transmitted from the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 to the display control board 190 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a display control command for instructing moving image reproduction, a display control command for instructing display of a still image, and a display control command for instructing display of a game history are transmitted.

  The display control command for instructing movie playback is a command that can specify a movie file to be played back, and is transmitted when a movie playback instruction is newly issued. The display control command for instructing the display of a still image is a command for specifying still image data to be displayed, and is transmitted when a new instruction for displaying a still image is given. The display control command for instructing display of the game history is a command that can specify the game history stored in the RAM 91c, and is transmitted when instructing display of the game history.

  These display control commands are generated in an effect control process, a menu screen display process, and a promotion notification process to be described later, temporarily stored in a command queue assigned to the RAM 91c, and transmitted in a display control command transmission process to be described later.

  Next, display control executed by the display control unit 191 based on the display control command will be described.

  When the CPU 191a of the display control unit 191 receives the display control command transmitted by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91, the CPU 191a performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the contents instructed by the display control command. If the received display control command instructs to play a video file, control to play the corresponding video file is performed. If the received display control command instructs to display a still image, control to display the corresponding still image is performed. If the game history is instructed to be displayed, a history screen based on the current game history is generated and displayed.

  If the CPU 191a receives a new display control command during execution of display control triggered by the reception of a certain display control command, the CPU 191a stops the display control being executed, and the newly received display control command. Display control based on this is executed. That is, even when the display control has not been completed to the end, when a new display control command is received, the display control that has been executed is canceled and image display based on the new display control command is performed.

  In addition, when the V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 192 is not input for a certain period, the CPU 191a outputs a completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction for a certain period of time even though the instruction is given to the display control circuit 192. When not input, that is, when the display control circuit 192 hangs up for some reason, an initialization signal is output to the sub-control unit 91, and the CPU 191a is restarted. The display control circuit 192 is initialized as the CPU 91a is restarted.

Next, the display control circuit 192 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the display control circuit 192 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 in which coordinates and the like are stored, a drawing control unit 206 that controls drawing of an image in a drawing region (described later) of the VRAM region, and palette data (when the 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 CG data stored in VRAM A data transfer control unit 211 that performs control to transfer to the area, a compressed moving picture decoder 212 that expands the stream stored in the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area, and a video 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 signal (R (red), G (green), 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 Is an integrated circuit on which a DA converter 214 and the like are mounted.

  Further, the liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal driving circuit 215 that receives an analog signal output from the graphic controller 200 and drives a liquid crystal element. The liquid crystal driving 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 191a of the display control unit 191 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 191a 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 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 the status, etc. is allocated.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the CPU 191a at the start of each V blank (an image update period, which is 33.3 ms in the present embodiment), and sets the interrupt control register. Depending on the state, a drawing end interrupt signal indicating that at the end of drawing, a reading end interrupt signal indicating that at the end of reading the attribute, a transfer end interrupt signal indicating that at the end of data transfer, Each is output to the CPU 191a.

  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 the initialization is completed to the CPU 191a.

  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 specified in is performed. When drawing is completed, an output of a drawing end interrupt signal is instructed.

  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 a decompression process for decompressing the stream designated by the decode register in the VRAM area, and the decompression of each frame constituting the stream ends. 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 the image data in 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, since the display area is switched, the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output. During this time, drawing is performed in the other area.

FIG. 13 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 191a of the display control unit 191 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 decoding 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 an 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 or a frame developed from the stream necessary for drawing is arranged in the VRAM area. Of these frames, 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.

  For this reason, when performing the moving image reproduction, the CPU 91a issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for the 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 with reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame. This does not apply to frequently used characters that have been transferred to the dedicated character buffer L1 in advance at the time of activation. In the present embodiment, when the CPU 91a reproduces a moving image, a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for the moving image reproduction is performed. A transfer command may be performed each time.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a has a shape and size corresponding to the transmissive area 51b in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of startup, and the transmissive color (this embodiment) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this form, a transfer command is sent from the CGROM 205 of the frequently used character including the transparent area character that is white) to the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM area. 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 the drawing process, 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. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which necessary characters are arranged in the VRAM area, and FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a drawing state of a character or the like on 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. 14, 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. In 206, drawing is performed 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, the drawing control unit 206 draws a transmissive area character in an area corresponding to the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 in the drawing area of the VRAM area as shown in FIG.

  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 on an object already drawn, that is, an area overlapping with a transparent area object, in the area 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, drawing of the character C is performed, and when the drawing of the object with the lowest priority is finished, an instruction to output a drawing end interrupt signal is issued. For an object that is 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, other objects are not drawn 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 the present embodiment, the drawing control unit 206 draws in order from the foremost object set by the attribute in the drawing area, and draws the area where the object is already arranged. Although it is not configured, refer to the attribute for each pixel in the drawing area, and determine the object located closest to the viewer as viewed from the viewer among the objects located in the corresponding pixel. The determined 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 the present embodiment, when performing a continuous effect, a bonus effect, a stand-by effect, a menu screen (including an effect mode selection screen and a history browsing screen), etc., it is necessary to play a video associated with each effect. Characters are transferred to the general character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. However, due to the capacity of the general character buffer L2, for example, a character necessary for continuous production and a character or menu screen necessary for standby production ( Characters necessary for display of a presentation mode selection screen and a history browsing screen) cannot be simultaneously transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. Therefore, 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 or a bonus effect, the character in the general-purpose character buffer L2 used for the continuous effect or the bonus effect is displayed in the standby effect or menu screen (effect mode selection screen). And the character used for the display of the history) are overwritten, and when returning from the standby effect or the menu screen to the continuous effect or the bonus effect, the character used for the standby effect or the bonus effect is read from the CGROM 205 again. Therefore, it is necessary to transfer to the general character buffer L2. For this reason, in the present embodiment, as described above, during the execution of the continuous effect and the bonus effect, the execution of the standby effect and the display of the menu screen are prohibited. When a stand-by effect is executed during execution or a menu screen is displayed, a character with a continuous effect that has a large amount of data is generally used to display a stand-by effect or menu screen that is unrelated to the progress of the game. It is possible to eliminate the redundant overhead of reading from the CGROM 205 and writing to the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when displaying an error notification or promotion notification image, an error character buffer L3 assigned separately from the general character buffer L2 is used as a character necessary for moving image reproduction accompanying these effects. To be transferred to. For this reason, even when an error notification or promotion notification image is displayed during execution of a continuous effect or a bonus effect, the error notification or promotion notification image is displayed without overwriting the character in the general-purpose character buffer L2. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate the occurrence of the overhead of reading a continuous effect character having a large amount of data from the CGROM 205 and rewriting it in the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, the operation of the slot machine 1 according to the operation of the settlement switch in the state where the bet number is set and the credit is present will be described. FIGS. 16 and 17 are timing charts showing the relationship between the operation of the settlement switch 10 and the medal discharging operation, the BET number update display, and the credit number update display.

  In particular, FIG. 16A shows Example 1 relating to the operation of the settlement switch 10 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. 16 (b), FIG. 16 (c), FIG. 17 (d), FIG. 17 (e), FIG. 17 (f), and FIG. 17 (g) respectively show the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Examples 2 to 6 relating to the operation of the settlement switch 10 in FIG.

  Each figure is an example in which the number of bets is 2 and the number of credits is 30, but if the number of bets is set (the number of bets> 0) and there are 1 or more credits A similar operation corresponding to each bet number and credit number is performed.

  The “BET number display” indicates the display state of the bet number indicated by the lighting positions of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the “credit number display” indicates the credit number indicated by the credit indicator 11. The “hopper motor drive signal” indicates a signal output from the main control unit 41 to the hopper motor 34. Each time one pulse of the signal is output, one medal is discharged from the hopper tank.

[Embodiment 1 regarding the operation of the settlement switch 10]
First, Example 1 will be described. In the first embodiment, when the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, a hopper motor drive signal is output to the hopper motor 34, so that the number of medals corresponding to the set bet number is one by one. The set number of bets will be cancelled. Subsequently, when the second operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, medals corresponding to the number of credits are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, every time a medal is ejected based on the first operation, the display of the BET number changes to 2, 1, 0. At this time, the counter value of the BET counter that stores the bet number is also sequentially subtracted and updated. Similarly, every time a medal is ejected based on the second operation, the display of the number of credits changes to 30, 29, 28... 1, 0. At this time, the counter value of the credit counter that stores the number of credits is also sequentially subtracted and updated.

  According to the first embodiment, the set number of bets can be canceled once by the first operation of the settlement switch 10. In addition, since the canceling operation can be performed with the settlement switch 10, the operability is improved as compared with the case where an operation switch dedicated to cancellation is provided.

  Further, by performing the second operation following the first operation of the settlement switch 10, it is possible to settle the credit following the cancellation of the bet amount. Convenience can be improved for a player who wants to finish a game in a slot machine.

  In addition, after the first operation of the settlement switch 10, the betting operation using the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 is performed again without performing the second operation, thereby resetting the number of bets again. Is possible. Further, when the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is performed, if the bet number is not set, a process of discharging medals corresponding to the credit number is executed (this point is applied in the second to second embodiments). The same applies to Example 6.)

[Embodiment 2 relating to operation of checkout switch 10]
Next, Example 2 will be described. In the second embodiment, the operation by the first operation and the operation by the second operation are opposite to those of the first embodiment. That is, in the second embodiment, when the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, medals corresponding to the number of credits are discharged and credits are returned to the player. Subsequently, when the second operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the number of medals corresponding to the set bet number is discharged and the setting of the bet number is cancelled.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, every time a medal is ejected based on the first operation, the display of the number of credits changes to 30, 29, 28. At this time, the counter value of the credit counter that stores the number of credits is also sequentially subtracted and updated. Similarly, every time a medal is ejected based on the second operation, the BET number display changes to 2, 1, 0. At this time, the counter value of the BET counter that stores the bet number is also sequentially subtracted and updated.

  According to the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to cancel the set bet number once by operating the settlement switch 10. In addition, since the canceling operation can be performed with the settlement switch 10, the operability is improved as compared with the case where an operation switch dedicated to cancellation is provided.

  Further, unlike the first embodiment, after the credit is settled by the first operation of the settlement switch 10, the bet number setting is canceled by the second operation, so the original function of the settlement switch 10 has priority. It is hard to give a strange feeling to unfamiliar players.

  Note that, after the first operation of the settlement switch 10, the game with the set bet number is started by performing the start operation without performing the second operation. If no credit is present when the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, a process for canceling the set bet amount is executed.

[Embodiment 3 regarding the operation of the settlement switch 10]
Next, Example 3 will be described. The third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in that when the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the set bet number is canceled, but medals corresponding to the canceled bet number are discharged. This is different from the first embodiment in that credits corresponding to the number of bets canceled are added. Then, according to the second operation of the settlement switch 10, the hopper motor drive signal is output to the hopper motor 34, and the medal corresponding to the number of credits is discharged. It is the same.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), every time the betting number display is subtracted from 2 to 1 and 0 based on the first operation, the credit number display is changed from 30 to 31, 32. Added and updated. At this time, the value of the BET counter is also subtracted and updated in accordance with the update of the betting number display, and the value of the credit counter is similarly updated in accordance with the update of the credit number display. Then, every time a medal is discharged based on the second operation, the credit number display changes to 31, 30, 29... 1, 0. At this time, the counter value of the credit counter that stores the number of credits is also sequentially subtracted and updated.

  According to the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to cancel the set bet number once by operating the settlement switch 10. In addition, since the canceling operation can be performed with the settlement switch 10, the operability is improved as compared with the case where an operation switch dedicated to cancellation is provided.

  Further, unlike the first embodiment, the medal is not discharged when the setting of the betting amount is canceled by the first operation of the settlement switch 10, but the second operation is performed after the conversion into credit once. It is processed as credit settlement in a lump. For this reason, for example, after canceling the setting of the betting number by the first operation of the settlement switch 10, the player who performs the operation of setting the betting amount again without operating the second settlement switch 10 is performed. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of re-inserting the medals that are bothered.

[Embodiment 4 regarding operation of settlement switch 10]
Next, Example 4 will be described. In the fourth embodiment, compared to the first embodiment, the number of medals corresponding to the set number of bets is discharged and the setting of the number of bets is canceled based on only the first operation of the settlement switch 10. And the operation of discharging medals corresponding to the number of credits are executed in that order.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), a hopper motor drive signal is output to the hopper motor 34 based on the first operation, and the bet number is displayed every time a medal corresponding to the bet number is discharged. 1 and 0, and each time a medal corresponding to the number of credits is discharged, the display of the number of credits changes to 30, 29, 28.

  According to the fourth embodiment, it is possible to cancel the bet amount and the credit settlement with only the first operation of the settlement switch 10, and compared with the first embodiment, It is possible to improve the operability when performing credit adjustment together.

[Embodiment 5 regarding the operation of the settlement switch 10]
Next, Example 5 will be described. In the fifth embodiment, compared to the fourth embodiment, an operation for discharging the number of medals corresponding to the set number of bets and canceling the setting of the number of bets based only on the first operation of the settlement switch 10. And the operation of discharging medals corresponding to the number of credits are the same, but the point of difference between the two operations is different from the fourth embodiment. Alternatively, in the fifth embodiment, unlike the second embodiment, an operation for canceling the setting of the betting amount and an operation for discharging a medal corresponding to the number of credits are executed based only on the first operation of the settlement switch 10. It can be said that it is a thing.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16E, a hopper motor drive signal is output to the hopper motor 34 based on the first operation, so that every time a medal equivalent to the credit number is discharged, The display changes to 30, 29, 28... 1, 0, and then, every time a medal corresponding to the bet number is discharged, the display of the BET number changes to 2, 1, 0.

  According to the fifth embodiment, it is possible to perform credit settlement and bet number cancellation only by the first operation of the settlement switch 10, and compared with the second embodiment, bet number cancellation and credit. The operability can be improved when performing the checkout together.

[Embodiment 6 regarding operation of settlement switch 10]
Next, Example 6 will be described. In the sixth embodiment, as compared with the third embodiment, an operation for adding the canceled bet amount to credits based on only the first operation of the settlement switch 10 and an operation for discharging medals equivalent to the credit number are provided. Is different from the third embodiment in that is executed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), only when the betting number display is subtracted from 2 to 1 and 0 based on the first operation, the credit number display is 30 to 31, 32. Each time the medal corresponding to the credit is discharged by outputting the hopper motor drive signal to the hopper motor 34, the display of the number of credits changes to 31, 30, 29... 1, 0. To do.

  According to the sixth embodiment, it is possible to cancel the bet amount and to settle the credit by only the first operation of the settlement switch 10. Compared to the third embodiment, the bet number cancellation and the credit can be performed. The operability can be improved when performing the checkout together.

Above, description of Example 1-Example 6 regarding operation of the settlement switch 10 is finished.
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 the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the CPU 41a performs the 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. Processing 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 when the voltage drop signal is input, any processing other than the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input is performed. 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 be set, and 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 also 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. 19, 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. If it is an error code, initialization 1 is performed to initialize all the storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area (Sb4), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no processing 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. 18, if it is determined in step Sa9 that the data for destructive 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 initialization 3 is performed (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. 20, ie, the setting change mode is entered (Sa18). After the setting change process is completed, the process proceeds to the game process.

  In the setting change process, as shown in FIG. 20, 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.

  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 then, power interruption interrupt processing (main) is not performed even if power is interrupted. 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.

  Then, once the process shifts to an error process due to a RAM abnormality error, the setting key switch 37 is activated in an ON state, and after all 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. 21 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. Processing 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 in step Sd4 that a winning has occurred, 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. In the game end process, RT processing for performing control related to RT is also performed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control content of the BET process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd1.

  In the BET process, first, it is determined whether or not insertion of a medal is detected (Sd10). When the insertion of medals is detected by the insertion medal sensor 31, it is determined whether or not the number of bets has reached the maximum value defined as the prescribed number of bets (Sd11). When the maximum value is not reached, BET addition processing is executed (Sd12). In the BET addition process, 1 is added to the counter value of the BET counter that stores the number of bets according to the insertion of medals. The BET counter is a counter for storing the set bet amount, and is configured by the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41.

  When it is determined in Sd11 that the betting number has reached the maximum value, a credit addition process is executed (Sd13). In the credit addition process, the counter value of the credit counter is incremented by 1 in accordance with the insertion of a medal on the condition that the counter value of the credit counter that stores the number of credits does not reach the maximum value (for example, 50). The credit counter is configured by the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41. When the counter value of the credit counter reaches the maximum value, processing for discharging inserted medals from the medal payout exit 9 is executed in the credit addition processing.

  After Sd12 or Sd13, the settlement operation number flag is set to 0 (Sd17), and the process returns to Sd10. When the settlement operation switch 10 is operated, the settlement operation number flag functions as the first operation described with reference to FIG. 16 (in the case of the first embodiment, the process of canceling the bet number setting). Bet number canceling operation to be performed) or a second operation (in the case of the first embodiment, after the bet number canceling operation is canceled by the bet number canceling operation, a credit settlement operation for causing a function to settle the credit). It is a flag to specify

  In other words, for example, in the case of the first embodiment (FIG. 16A), the settlement operation number flag is set again after the bet number setting is canceled by the first operation of the settlement switch 10. This is a flag for specifying whether or not the operation is the second operation detected in the stage before setting.

  The operation of the settlement operation switch 10 detected when the settlement operation number flag is 0 indicates the first operation, and the operation of the settlement operation switch 10 detected when the settlement operation number flag is 1 is the second operation. Indicates the second operation. The settlement operation number flag is configured by the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41.

  When it is determined in Sd10 that the insertion of medals has not been detected, it is determined whether or not a BET operation due to the operation of the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 has been detected (Sd14). When a BET operation is detected, the BET addition process is performed on the condition that the bet amount has not reached the maximum value (NO in Sd15) and that there is a credit necessary for setting the bet amount (YES in Sd16). Is executed (Sd12).

  In this case, in the BET addition process, the counter value of the BET counter is added according to the type of the operated BET switch, the maximum bet number, and the current BET counter and credit counter values. The counter value is subtracted.

  For example, when the maximum bet number is 3, the current bet number is 1, and the current credit counter value is 2 or more, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, 2 is added to the counter value of the BET counter. And 2 is subtracted from the counter value of the credit counter.

  If it is determined in Sd15 that the bet number has already reached the maximum value, or if it is determined in Sd16 that no credit exists, the process returns to Sd10.

  If it is determined in Sd14 that a BET operation has not been detected, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 has been detected (Sd18). When the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, a settlement process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is executed (Sd19). Thereafter, the process returns to Sd10.

  If it is determined in Sd18 that the operation of the settlement switch 10 has not been detected, it is determined whether or not a start operation has been detected in a state where the number of bets is set (Sd20). If such a start operation is not detected, the process returns to Sd10. If detected, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Next, the settlement process will be described with reference to FIG. The checkout process shown in FIG. 23 is a subroutine executed in Sd19 of FIG. This subroutine corresponds to the settlement corresponding to [Embodiment 1] described using FIG. 16 (a) among [Embodiments relating to the operation of the settlement switch 10] described using FIG. 16 and FIG. It is processing.

  In the settlement process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the settlement operation number flag is 0 (Sd30). As described above, when the value of the settlement operation number flag is 0, it is a bet number canceling operation (first operation) for causing the process of canceling the bet number setting to function. On the other hand, when the value of the settlement operation number flag is not 0, that is, 1, the credit settlement operation (second time) for causing the credit settlement process to function after canceling the bet number setting by the bet number cancellation operation. Operation).

  In Sd30, when the value of the settlement operation number flag is determined to be 0, it is determined whether or not a bet number is set in the BET counter (Sd31). When it is determined that the bet number is not set (the bet number = 0), the process proceeds to Sd34 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that a bet amount is set, a bet amount adjustment process is executed (Sd32).

  In the betting number adjustment process, a hopper motor drive signal is output to the hopper motor 34, and control is performed to discharge the number of medals corresponding to the counter value of the BET counter. In addition, every time a discharged medal is detected by the payout sensor 35, a control for subtracting 1 from the counter value of the betting number counter, and in response, an LED that is lit among 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, Control to turn off the 3BETLED16, 2BETLED15, and 1BETLED14 in this order is performed. In addition, a command for outputting a medal payout sound is transmitted from the speakers 53 and 54 to the effect control board 80 every time a medal is discharged.

  After executing the betting number settlement process, the value of the settlement operation number flag is updated to 1, the settlement process is terminated, and the process returns to the BET process shown in FIG. When the settlement process is executed again in the state where the settlement operation number flag is 1, NO is determined in Sd30, and it is determined whether or not there is a credit in the credit counter (Sd34). When it is determined that no credit exists (counter value = 0), the process proceeds to Sd36 described later. When it is determined that there is a credit, a credit settlement process is executed.

  In the credit checkout process, a hopper motor drive signal is output to the hopper motor 34, and a control for discharging the number of medals corresponding to the counter value of the credit counter is performed. Further, every time a discharged medal is detected by the payout sensor 35, a control for subtracting 1 from the counter value of the credit counter, and a control for updating the number of credits displayed on the credit display 11 in accordance therewith. Is done. In addition, a command for outputting a medal payout sound is transmitted from the speakers 53 and 54 to the effect control board 80 every time a medal is discharged. After executing the credit settlement process, the value of the settlement operation number flag is updated to 0, the credit settlement process is terminated, and the process returns to the BET process shown in FIG.

  As described above, the settlement process has been described using the above-described first embodiment as a representative example. However, the settlement process for realizing the second to sixth embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 is appropriately changed from the process illustrated in FIG. This is possible.

  For example, the settlement process corresponding to [Embodiment 2] (FIG. 16B) can be realized by switching the processes of Sd31 and Sd34 and the processes of Sd32 and Sd35, respectively.

  [Example 3] The settlement process corresponding to (FIG. 16C) can be realized by changing the process of Sd32 to “add the bet amount to the credit and set the bet number setting to 0”. .

  [Fourth Embodiment] The settlement process corresponding to (Fig. 17 (d)) can be realized by comprising Sd31, Sd32, Sd34, Sd35, and executing each step in series in that order. (If Sd31 is NO, the process proceeds to Sd34, and if Sd34 is NO, the process returns). In the BET process of FIG. 22, the step of Sd17 related to the “settlement operation number flag” is not necessary.

  [Embodiment 5] The settlement process corresponding to (FIG. 17 (e)) includes Sd31, Sd32, Sd34, and Sd35, and each step is executed in series in the order of Sd34, Sd35, Sd31, and Sd32. This can be realized (when Sd34 is NO, the process proceeds to Sd31, and when Sd31 is NO, the process is restored). In the BET process of FIG. 22, the step of Sd17 related to the “settlement operation number flag” is not necessary.

  [Embodiment 6] In the checkout process corresponding to (FIG. 17 (f)), the process of Sd32 is changed to “add bet amount to credit and set bet number to 0”, then Sd31, Sd32, Sd34, Sd35, Sd32 is executed if YES in Sd31, Sd35 is executed after Sd32, and Sd35 is returned if NO in Sd31, Sd35 if NO in Sd34, NO If so, it can be realized by returning. In the BET process of FIG. 22, the step of Sd17 related to the “settlement operation number flag” is not necessary.

  FIG. 24 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, which is a predetermined number of medals inserted according to 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 Step 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. Then, 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 processing target role number 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. The process proceeds to the step of Se14, and the number of determination values is determined by internal lottery. It is determined whether an overflow has occurred when added to the random number value. The occurrence of overflow indicates that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination number to be processed 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. Note that, in the step of 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. 25 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 has elapsed. If not, wait 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 start of 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 rotating reel (Sf4), and a 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. Even 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). ), The process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 19 (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. 19 (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 the step of Sf4. If all the reels are stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the control content 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.

  When the cherry is not won in the step of Sg6, the process proceeds to the step of Sg7, and it is further determined whether or not the chance eye has stopped.

  If the chance is not stopped in step Sg7, the RT process is terminated. On the other hand, if a cherry is won in the Sg6 step, or if the chance is stopped in the Sg7 step, the process proceeds to the Sg8 step, the RT flag is set in the RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to the Sg9 step. The game number counter is set to 2 and the RT process is terminated.

  27 and 28 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a by interrupting the start process or the game process in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 3, that is, at an interval 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 starting process (Sh7) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sh8) for changing phase signal data of 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, the branch counter value is further referred to to determine whether it is 3 or not, 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 condition, the process of enabling the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the process (Sh18). After sequentially executing the switch input determination process (Sh19) to determine 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 interrupt.

  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. 29 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 the 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. It returns to the flowchart of 28.

  FIG. 30 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 input, 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). 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, 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 prohibiting access to the RAM 41c, 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 startup processing based on the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 49. You may make it transfer.

  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 the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 to the sub-control unit 91, the CPU 91a performs the startup process (sub) shown 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 (sub) is performed when the CPU 91a is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 91a malfunctions or is displayed. This process is performed at the time of restart accompanying the input of an initialization signal from the control unit 191.

  In the startup process (sub), after initialization of the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, and the like (Sk1), access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sk2). Then, the RAM parity of all the storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sk3), and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity is 0 (Sk4).

  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 Sk4, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal, and the process proceeds to the step Sk11.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in the step of Sk4, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sk5). If the power interruption interrupt process (sub) is normally performed, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and even if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in the step of Sk5, it is stored in the RAM 91c. Since the stored data is not normal, the process proceeds to step Sk11.

  In the step of Sk11, all areas except the stack area of the RAM 91c (the area where the data in use is stored) are initialized, and then the process proceeds to the step of Sk12. After setting the standby pattern as the control pattern, Proceed to step.

  If it is determined in step Sk5 that the destruction diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 91c is normal, and the data area that does not need to be restored (changes depending on the progress after the switch flag or command is received). Data area to be stored, that is, a data area storing data that is not necessary to restore the state at the time when the last command was received before power interruption (Sk6), and clearing the diagnostic data (Sk6) (Sk7) After setting the last control pattern executed before power interruption (Sk8), the process proceeds to step Sk9.

  In step Sk9, various effect devices such as effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED are controlled in accordance with the control pattern set in step Sk8 or Sk12, and the control pattern is applied to display control board 190. The effect control process for setting the corresponding display control command is executed, the interruption is permitted (Sk10), and the process proceeds to the loop process. 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. 32 is a flowchart showing the control content 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 the command is not stored in the buffer, the process proceeds to step Sm7. If the command is stored in the buffer, the command is acquired from the buffer (Sm2), and the process proceeds to step Sm3.

  In step Sm3, continuous effect processing for executing the continuous effect is executed in accordance with the received command, and the process proceeds to step Sm4.

  In step Sm4, when the received command is an internal winning command, it is determined whether or not an effect pattern for continuous effect is already set in the RAM 91c. If the effect pattern for continuous effect is not set, the ROM 91b is determined. Referring to the effect table stored in the table, the effect pattern is selected at the 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 set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Effect pattern selection processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sm5.

  In step Sm5, 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 Sm6.

  In step Sm6, various effect devices such as effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED are controlled according to the control pattern set in step Sm5, and display control board 190 is controlled according to the control pattern. The effect control process for setting the display control command is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sm7.

  In step Sm7, 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 Sm8.

  In step Sm8, a menu screen display process for displaying a menu screen for displaying game history data, selecting an effect mode, and the like is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sh9.

  In step Sm9, a promotion notification process for performing promotion notification is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sm10.

  In step Sm10, a volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume of the output sound from the speaker is executed, and the process proceeds to Sm11.

  In step Sm11, a display control command transmission process for transmitting the display control command set in the effect control process, the menu screen display process, and the promotion notification process to the display control unit 191 is executed, and the process proceeds to Sm12.

  In step Sm12, after processing for updating the values of various counters such as a random number counter in the RAM 91c, the timer interrupt processing (sub) is terminated.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the continuous effect process executed by the CPU 91a in step Sm3.

  In the continuous performance process, first, it is determined what kind of command triggered the process (Sn1).

  If the command type is a BET command, a BET process described in detail later is performed (Sn2), 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, the start process described in detail later is performed (Sn3), 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 regarding the stop symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stored in the RAM 91c in the previous game is cleared (Sn4), 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 described in detail later is performed (Sn5), the continuous effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the command type is a winning determination command, it is determined whether or not the winning determination command indicates that any bonus has been won (Sn6), 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 or not the additional flag to be shown is 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 (Sn7). 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.

  Further, if the continuous counter is not 0 in the step of Sn7 or if an additional flag is set, the continuous production being executed is terminated (Sn8), and the value of the continuous counter is cleared (Sn9). 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. (Sn10), 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, Sn2 BET processing will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the BET process, 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 (Sp1). If the confirmation notification flag is set, when all rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the game before the previous time, the confirmation of the bonus winning is notified by the continuous effect or the additional effect. .

  In this case, a random number for type notification lottery is extracted by the software random number function, and a type notification lottery for determining whether or not to notify the type of bonus that has been won by the extracted random number is performed (Sp2). Then, it is determined whether or not notification of the bonus type is determined in this type notification lottery (Sp3). If it is determined that the bonus type is not notified, the process directly proceeds to the process of Sp5.

  When it is determined that the type of bonus is to be notified, a display control command for instructing display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the winning situation stored in the RAM 91c in the process (described later) of step Sr1 of the previous game. Is set, the type of the winning bonus (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) is notified (Sp4). Then, the process proceeds to Sp5. In Sp5, the fixed notification flag set in the RAM 91c is erased. Then, the BET processing 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 (Sp6). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous production 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, it is further determined whether or not an additional flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sp7).

  If no additional flag is set, whether a chance has been derived in the previous game based on the display result of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the previous game stored in the RAM 91c, or a cherry wins It is determined whether or not (Sp8). 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 Sq1 of the previous game (described later). Determination is made (step Sp9).

  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 (Sp10). And it progresses to the step of Sp12.

  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 (Sp11). And it progresses to the step of Sp12.

  In Sp12, a value corresponding to the effect pattern selected in Sp10 or Sp11 is set as an initial value in the continuous counter of the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the start effect is performed by setting a display control command for instructing the liquid crystal display 51 to display a predetermined image indicating the start of the continuous effect (Sp13). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is not 0 in Sp6, the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Further, if the additional flag is set in the step of Sp7, an additional effect is executed. Here, the resumption effect is performed by setting a display control command for instructing the display of a predetermined image indicating the start of the additional effect (resume of the once completed continuous effect) (Sp14). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, the start process of Sn3 will be described based on 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. (Sq1).

  Next, it is determined whether or not 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 started or at least the start effect has been performed. In this case, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 91c is a pattern selected based on the winning table and is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning (Sq3). If it is not a pattern notifying that the bonus winning is confirmed, the process proceeds to Sq12. If it is a pattern for notifying that the bonus has been won, it is further determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter is 1 (Sq4). If the value of the continuous counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step Sq12.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 1, the continuous effect ends in the game, and it is further determined whether any bonus is won based on the winning situation stored in the RAM 91c (Sq5). . If no bonus has been won, the process proceeds to step Sq12.

  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 (Sq6). 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 (Sq7).

  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 (Sq8). Furthermore, by replacing the content of the effect in the final game according to the pattern of the continuous effect stored in the RAM 91c, and setting a display control command for instructing display of an image according to the effect after the replacement, the final game of the continuous effect The production is started (Sq9). 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 (Sq10). Further, an additional flag indicating execution of the additional effect is set in the RAM 91c (Sq11). Then, the process proceeds to step Sq12.

  In Sq12, by setting a display control command for instructing the display of an image according to the pattern of the continuous effect stored in the RAM 91c and the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122, the current game portion of the series of continuous effects is set. Start production. 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 Sq2, it is further determined whether an additional flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sq13). 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.

  When the additional flag is set, the additional effect is started by setting a display control command for instructing display of an image corresponding to the pattern of the additional effect stored in the RAM 91c (Sq14). Then, the start-time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, the reel 5 stop-time process 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 (Sr1).

  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 (Sr2). If there is still one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that 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 (Sr3). 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 (Sr4). If the replacement flag is set, a display control command for instructing display of an image according to the content of the effect after replacement is set, thereby notifying the result of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect (Sr5). Further, the replacement flag set in the RAM 91c is deleted, and the value of the continuous counter is cleared (Sr6). Then, the process proceeds to step Sr15.

  If the replacement flag is not set in Sr4, a series of continuous effects can be set by setting a display control command for instructing image display according to the continuous effect pattern and the value of the continuous counter stored in the RAM 91c. The result of the production for this game is notified (Sr7). Further, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 91c (Sr8). Here, it is determined whether the value of the continuous counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction (Sr9). 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 for informing the confirmation of the bonus winning. (Sr10). If it is a pattern for informing the confirmation of bonus winning, the process proceeds to step Sr15.

  If it is not a pattern for notifying that the bonus has been won, the player is notified by setting a display control command for instructing display of an image indicating that the bonus is lost (Sr11). 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 Sr3, it is determined whether an additional flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sr12). 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 point, so that it is added by setting a display control command for instructing image display according to the pattern of the additional effect stored in the RAM 91c. The result of the effect is notified (Sr13). Further, the additional flag in the RAM 91c is cleared (Sr14), and the process proceeds to step Sr15.

  In Sr15, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the player is notified by setting a display control command for instructing display of an image indicating that the bonus is won (Sr16). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIGS. 37 and 38 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the control pattern setting process executed by the CPU 91a in step Sm5 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 (Ss1). If the received command is a setting start command, the setting notification pattern is set as a control pattern (Ss2), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the step of Ss1, if the received command is not a setting start command, it is determined whether or not the received command is an initialization command (Ss3). If the received command is an initialization command, all areas of the RAM 91c are initialized (Ss4), the above-described standby pattern is set as a control pattern (Ss5), 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 Ss3, it is determined whether or not the received command is a standby command (Ss6). If the received command is a standby command, the value of the continuous counter assigned to the RAM 91c and the additional flag are checked to determine whether or not the continuous effect is being executed (Ss7). In step Ss7, if the value of the continuous counter is 0 and the additional flag is not set, it is determined that the continuous effect is not being executed, and a bonus effect flag indicating that the bonus effect is being executed is stored in the RAM 91c. It is checked whether it is set or not, and it is determined whether or not the bonus effect is being executed (Ss8).

  If the bonus medium effect is not being executed in step Ss8, the standby pattern is set as the control pattern (Ss9), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If it is determined in step Ss7 that the continuous effect is being executed, or if it is determined in step Ss8 that the bonus effect is being executed, the control pattern setting process is performed without setting the standby pattern. The process ends and returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step Ss6 that the received command is not a standby command, it is determined whether the received command is a stop command (Ss10). 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 (Ss11), 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 (Ss12), 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 (Ss9), and the control pattern setting process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step Ss10 that the received command is not a stop command, it is determined whether the received command is an error command (Ss13). 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 condition (Ss14). If the received command is an error command indicating the occurrence of an error condition, the currently set control pattern is determined. Are temporarily saved in the stack (Ss15), the error notification pattern is set as a control pattern (Ss16), 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 cancellation of the error state, the step Ss15, that is, the control pattern saved in the stack when the error occurred is set (Ss17). Then, the control pattern setting process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step Ss13 that the received command is not an error command, it is determined whether the received command is a payout start command (Ss18). If the received command is a payout start command, the payout pattern is set as a sub-pattern (Ss19), 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, the payout pattern is set as a sub-pattern in the step of Ss19, so that an effect based on the payout pattern is executed concurrently with the effect currently being executed.

  If it is determined in step Ss18 that the received command is not a payout start command, it is determined whether the received command is a payout end command (Ss20). If the received command is a payout end command, the payout pattern set as the sub-pattern is cleared (Ss21), the control pattern setting process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, in the step of Ss21, only the effect based on the payout pattern that has been executed in parallel ends, and only the effect that was originally executed continues.

  If it is determined in step Ss20 that the received command is not a payout end command, it is determined whether the received command is a winning determination command (Ss22). If the received command is a winning determination command, it is determined whether or not the winning determination command indicates a big bonus winning (Ss23). If the winning determination command indicates a big bonus winning, the BB winning pattern is set as a control pattern (Ss24), 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 (Ss25). 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 to be set is set as a control pattern (Ss26), 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 Ss25, the process proceeds to the step of Ss31.

  If the command received in step Ss22 is not a winning determination command, it is determined whether the received command is a gaming state command (Ss27). If the received command is not a gaming state command, the process proceeds to step Ss31. If the received command is a gaming state command, the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is set in the RAM 91c (Ss28), and based on the set gaming state. It is then determined whether or not the game is a game for which a big bonus end condition is satisfied (Ss29). If the big bonus end condition is satisfied, the ending pattern is set as a control pattern (Ss30), the control pattern setting process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If, in step Ss29, the game is not a game for which the big bonus ending condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step Ss31.

  In step Ss31, 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. To return to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the menu screen display process executed by the CPU 91a in the step Sm8 of the timer interrupt process (sub).

  In the menu screen display process, it is first determined whether or not the game is being played based on the acquired command (St1). If it is determined that the game is being played, whether or not the menu screen is being displayed is determined. Determination is made (St2), and if the menu screen is not being displayed, the menu screen display processing is terminated as it is, and the flow returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the menu screen is being displayed in step St2, a display control command for instructing clearing of the menu screen is set (St3), the menu screen display process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step St2 that the game is not being played, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is being executed based on the value of the continuous counter and the additional flag (St4), and the continuous effect is being executed. If so, the menu screen display process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the continuous effect is not being executed in the step of St4, it is further determined based on the bonus effect flag whether or not the bonus effect is being executed (St5). If the bonus 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 an effect during bonus is not being executed in the step of St5, it is determined whether or not an operation of the selection switch 56 or the determination switch 57 is detected (St6), and an 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 determination switch 57 is detected in the step of St6, it is determined whether or not the menu screen is being displayed (St7). If not, the display for instructing the display of the menu screen is displayed. After setting the control command (St8), the menu screen display process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the menu screen is being displayed in step St7, 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 a game history browsing screen is selected, a display control command for instructing display of history data is set, or when an effect mode selection screen is selected, a display control command for instructing display of the effect mode selection screen is set. After (St9), the menu screen display process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  40 to 42 are flowcharts showing the control details of the promotion notification process executed by the CPU 91a in the step Sm9 of the timer interrupt process (sub).

  In the promotion notification process, it is first determined whether or not at least one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is rotating based on a setting state of a reel changing flag described later (Su1). If none of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotating, that is, if the game is not started, it is determined whether or not a new internal winning command has been acquired (Su2). If it is determined that the internal winning command is newly acquired, it is determined from the acquired gaming state command whether the game is in bonus (Su3). If the bonus is not in effect, based on the notification pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 9, a notification pattern lottery for determining a notification pattern of promotion notification that can be performed in the game is executed (Su4). The notification pattern won in the lottery is set as a notification pattern for promotion notification that can be implemented in the game (Su5), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If it is determined in step Su3 that a bonus is being given, the notification pattern 1 is set as a notification pattern that can be executed in the game without performing the notification pattern lottery (Su6), and the flowchart shown in FIG. Return to.

  If it is determined in step Su2 that the acquired command is not an internal winning command, it is determined whether or not the newly acquired command is a reel rotation start command (Su7). If it is a rotation start command, the first value (= 60 seconds) is set as the counter value of the notification counter (Su8), the reel changing flag is set (Su9), and the flow returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. To do.

  If at least one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is rotating in the step of Su1, it is determined whether or not the promotion notification is being executed based on the setting state of a notification flag described later (Su10), If the promotion notification is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the notification counter is 0 (Su19). If the counter value is 0, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate. 60 seconds have passed since the last time, or 60 seconds or 30 seconds have passed since the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R was effectively operated, and it is determined whether or not the game is a bonus game (Su27).

  In step Su10, if the promotion notification is being executed, the process proceeds to step Su11, and it is determined whether the newly acquired command is a stop command (Su11). If the newly acquired command is a stop command, the set notification flag is cleared (Su12), and it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped (Su14). . If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not stopped, a notification flag indicating that the promotion notification is executed in the game is set (Su15), and the first counter value of the notification counter is set. After setting the value (= 60 seconds) (Su16), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step Su14, if all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have stopped rotating, the reel fluctuation flag is cleared (Su17), and if the informed flag is set, it is cleared. After (Su18), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step Su19, if the counter value of the notification counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step Su20 to determine whether the newly acquired command is a stop command (Su20), and the newly acquired command is stopped. If it is a command, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped at that time (Su21). If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not stopped, it is determined whether or not the notified flag is set (Su22). If the notified flag is set, the notification counter is set. After setting the second value (= 30 seconds) as the counter value (Su23), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the notification flag has not been set, the first value (= 60 seconds) is set as the counter value of the notification counter (Su24), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Also, in the step of Su21, if the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the reel changing flag is cleared (Su25), and if the informed flag is set, it is cleared. After (Su26), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Next, in step Su27, if the game is not a bonus game, it is determined whether notification pattern 1 is set as the notification pattern (Su31). Then, if the notification pattern 1 is set, a notification flag is set (Su32), a display control command for instructing display of the promotion notification screen of the notification pattern 1 is set (Su33), and the flowchart shown in FIG. Return to.

  In step Su27, if the game is a bonus game, after setting a notification flag (Su28), after setting a display control command for instructing display of a promotion notification screen of notification pattern 1 (Su29), Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the notification pattern 1 is not set as the notification pattern in the step of Su31, it is determined whether or not there are reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have already stopped at that time (Su34). If there are any reels 2L, 2C, 2R that are stopped, it is determined whether the combination of the symbols of the stopped reels 2L, 2C, 2R is completely lost (Su35). If so, the process proceeds to the step of Su32, the notification flag is set (Su32), a display control command for instructing display of the promotion notification screen of the notification pattern 1 is set (Su33), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. . In other words, when the complete losing eye is derived and displayed as the display result, the promotion notification based on the notification pattern 1 is executed instead of the notification pattern 2 in which the expectation level of the bonus set at that time is high. Thus, it is possible to avoid performing meaningless notification.

  Also, if there are no reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have already stopped at that point in step Su34, and if there is no complete loss in step Su35, a notification flag is set (Su36). After setting the display control command to instruct the display of the pattern 2 promotion notification screen (Su37), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the promotion notification process, a predetermined time elapses after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of reel fluctuation, or after any reels have been stopped, and a reel that is still changing remains. When a display control command for instructing display of the promotion notification screen is set and the display control command is transmitted to the display control unit 191, the promotion notification is performed. In addition, when a reel stop operation is performed in a state where the promotion notification is made, the display notification command based on the control pattern at the time of the reel stop is transmitted, so that the promotion notification ends.

  Next, the volume adjustment process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 in the step Sm10 of the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 91a determines whether or not a game sound effect is being output (Su51). If the game sound effect is not being produced in step Su51, the process is terminated.

  If a game sound effect is being produced in step Su51, the process proceeds to step Su52, and the volume of the game sound effect is 0 (silence) based on whether a mute flag to be described later is set. If it is not mute, it is further determined whether or not the promotion notification is being executed (Su53). If the promotion notification is not being executed, whether or not the standby command has been acquired. Is determined (Su54). When a standby command is acquired in the step of Su54, that is, when the game does not proceed after the game ends for 30 seconds, or when the credit / betage is settled, or in the step of Su53, the promotion notification is executed. If it is determined that the game is in progress, that is, if the reel stop operation is not performed after the game has started for 60 seconds (30 seconds), the volume of the game sound effect currently being played is muted (Su54). ) After the mute flag is set, the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step Su52 that the sound is not muted, whether or not a new command has been acquired, that is, operations related to the progress of the game (such as setting the number of bets, starting the game, and stopping the reel) It is determined whether or not it has been performed (Su57). If none of them has been acquired, the processing is terminated as it is, and if any command has been acquired, the volume of the game sound effect is set to the original volume (MAX). (Su58), the mute flag is cleared (Su60), and the process ends.

  44 shows a case where a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is input and an initialization signal is input from the display control unit 191, that is, the possibility that the graphic controller 200 is hung up is high. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the electric power interruption interruption process (sub) performed in step.

  In the power interruption interruption process (sub), first, interruption is prohibited (Sv1). 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 (Sv2).

  Next, destruction diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5A (H)) is set (Sv3), and all output ports are initialized (Sv4). 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 (Sv5), and access to the RAM 41c is prohibited (Sv6).

  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. Further, when the power interruption interrupt process 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 predetermined time has elapsed, and the CPU 91a is restarted. Become.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 191a of the display control unit 191 mounted on the display control board 190 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  When a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 195 to the display control unit 191 or a V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 192 to be described later is not input for a certain period, the CPU 191a issues a command to the display control circuit 192. Nevertheless, when the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction is not input for a certain period, that is, when the display control circuit 192 hangs up for some reason, the startup process (display) shown in FIG. 45 is performed. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the display control unit 191 is stagnant, the activation process (display) is performed when the CPU 191a is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 191a malfunctions or is displayed. This process is performed when the control circuit 192 is restarted due to a malfunction.

  In the startup process (display), the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sw1) and the initialization instruction is set in the system control register to initialize the graphic controller 200. (Sw2), the system waits for an initialization completion signal input from the graphic controller 200 (Sw3).

  After the initialization completion signal is input in the step of Sw3, by setting a transfer command to the VRAM area for frequently used CG data including the transparent area object in the system control register, After instructing the transfer (Sw4), the system waits for a transfer end interrupt signal from the graphic controller 200 (Sw5).

  After the transfer end interrupt signal is input in the step of Sw5, access to the RAM 191c is permitted (Sw6). Then, interrupt is permitted (Sw7), and the process proceeds to loop processing.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (display) executed by the CPU 191a at intervals of 0.56 ms based on the count of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (display), first, it is determined whether or not a display control command is stored in the buffer (Sx1). If the display control command is not stored in the buffer, the process proceeds to step Sx4. If the display control command is stored in the buffer, the display control command is acquired from the buffer (Sx2), and the process proceeds to step Sx3.

  In step Sx3, display control setting processing for setting display control of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed based on the content instructed by the received display control command, and the process proceeds to step Sx4. Specifically, in the display control setting process, if the process data or the display pattern for displaying the contents instructed by the received display control command is set, or if the display of the game history is instructed, the current game Generates and sets process data for displaying a history screen based on the history.

  In step Sx4, after executing a display control confirmation process for confirming whether or not the graphic controller 200 is operating normally, the timer interrupt process (display) is terminated.

  FIG. 47 shows the control contents of the V blank interrupt process executed by the CPU 191a based on the input of the V blank interrupt signal periodically (every 33.3 ms in the present embodiment) from the graphic controller 200. It is a flowchart.

  In the V blank interrupt process, first, the value of the V blank waiting time counter interrupted in the RAM 191c in order to measure the time since the previous V blank interrupt signal was input is cleared (Sy1), and the data transfer process is performed. 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 (Sy2). 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 191c.

  If in the Sy2 step waiting for an interrupt, the V blank interrupt processing is terminated. If not in the Sy2 step waiting for an interrupt, based on whether or not process data is newly set in the RAM 191c, It is determined whether or not to newly start moving image reproduction (Sy3).

  When it is determined in step Sy3 that a new video playback is to be started, that is, when new process data is set, a playback flag indicating that video playback is in progress is set in the RAM 191c and set in the RAM 191c. The process data counter value indicating which stage of the process data is being processed is cleared (Sy4).

  Next, with reference to the process data set in the RAM 191c, a transfer instruction to the VRAM area for all the 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 (Sy5). 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 (Sy6), and the V blank interrupt process ends.

  Also, if it is not determined in step Sy3 that a 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 (Sy7). Then, based on whether or not the moving image playback flag is set in the RAM 191c, it is determined whether or not the moving image is being played back (Sy8).

  If a moving image is not being played back in step Sy8, an attribute corresponding to the currently set control pattern is set in the attribute register (Sy9), 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 (Sy10). Then, a read end wait flag indicating that the read end interrupt signal input at the end of reading the attribute is waiting is set in the RAM 191c (Sy11), and the V blank interrupt process is ended. Of the attributes set in the Sy9 step, 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 Sy8 that a moving image is being reproduced, the value of the process data counter set in the RAM 191c is updated (Sy12), and the process data counter value of the process data set in the RAM 191c is updated. The attribute at the indicated stage is set in the attribute register (Sy13), 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 (Sy14). 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 (Sy15). Of the attributes set in the step of Sy13, 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 191c, it is determined whether or not all moving image playback based on the process data has been completed (Sy16).

  If all moving image playback has not been completed in step Sy16, the V blank interrupt processing is terminated as it is. If all moving image playback has been completed in step Sy16, the in-playing flag set in the RAM 191c is set. After clearing (Sy17), the V blank interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 48A shows a read end interrupt signal output from the graphic controller 200 by the CPU 191a in a state where the read end wait flag is set in the RAM 191c, that is, a read end interrupt signal output at the end of attribute reading. FIG. 48B is a flowchart showing the control contents of the read end interrupt process executed based on the input, and FIG. 48B shows the transfer that the CPU 191a outputs from the graphic controller 200 in a state where the transfer end wait flag is set in the RAM 191c. FIG. 48C is a flowchart showing the control contents 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 the transfer of CG data. FIG. Drawing output from graphic controller 200 Is a flow chart showing the control contents of the drawing end interrupt processing executed based on the input of the end interrupt signal.

  In the read end interrupt process, first, the read end wait flag set in the RAM 191c is cleared (Sy21), and the read end waiting time assigned to the RAM 91c to measure the time since the attribute read command is issued The counter value is cleared (Sy22), and a drawing execution instruction is stored in the system control register to instruct execution of drawing (Sy23). Then, a drawing end wait flag indicating that the drawing end interrupt signal is waiting to be input is set in the RAM 191c (Sy24), and the reading end interrupt processing is ended. In the transfer end interrupt process, the transfer end wait flag set in the RAM 191c is cleared (Sy31), and the transfer end wait assigned to the RAM 191c to measure the time since the CG data transfer command is issued. The value of the time counter is cleared (Sy32), and the transfer end interrupt process ends. In the drawing end interrupt process, the drawing end waiting flag set in the RAM 191c is cleared (Sy41), and the drawing end waiting time counter assigned to the RAM 91c is measured to measure the time since the drawing is commanded. The value is cleared (Sy42), 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 191a 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. 49 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the display control confirmation process executed by the CPU 191a in step Sx4 of the timer interrupt process (display).

  In the display control confirmation process, first, 1 is added to the value of the V blank wait counter (Sz1), 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 (the time when it is highly likely that the graphic controller 200 is hung up) has been exceeded (Sz2), and the elapsed time since the previous V blank interrupt signal was input is set to the allowable time. If it exceeds, the process proceeds to step Sz12.

  If the elapsed time since the previous V blank interrupt signal was input does not exceed the allowable time in step Sz2, whether or not the transfer end wait state is set based on whether or not the transfer end wait flag is set. (Sz3), and if it is not waiting for the end of transfer, the process proceeds to step Sz6.

  If it is waiting for the transfer end in the step of Sz3, the value of the transfer end wait counter is incremented by 1 (Sz4), and the process after executing the transfer instruction of CG data based on the value of the transfer end wait counter after the addition It is determined whether or not the time has exceeded the allowable time (Sz5). If the elapsed time since the execution of the CG data transfer command exceeds the allowable time, the process proceeds to step Sz12.

  If the elapsed time from the execution of the CG data transfer instruction in the step Sz5 does not exceed the allowable time, the process proceeds to the step Sz6.

  In the step of Sz6, it is determined whether or not it is in the state of waiting for the reading end of the attribute based on whether or not the reading end waiting flag is set. If it is not waiting for the end of reading, the process proceeds to the step of Sz9.

  If the read completion wait is in step Sz6, the value of the read completion wait counter is incremented by 1 (Sz7), and the elapsed time from the execution of the attribute read instruction based on the value of the read completion wait counter after the addition (Sz8), and if the elapsed time after executing the attribute read command exceeds the allowable time, the process proceeds to step Sz12.

  If the elapsed time from the execution of the attribute read command in the step Sz8 does not exceed the allowable time, the process proceeds to the step Sz9.

  In step Sz9, 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 the drawing end in the step of Sz9, the value of the drawing end waiting counter is incremented by 1 (Sz10), and the elapsed time from the execution of the drawing command is allowed based on the value of the drawing end waiting counter after the addition. It is determined whether or not the time has been exceeded (Sz11), and if the elapsed time from the execution of the drawing command exceeds the allowable time, the process proceeds to step Sz12.

  If the elapsed time since the execution of the attribute read command does not exceed the allowable time in step Sz11, the display control confirmation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step Sz12, after an initialization signal is output to the sub-control unit 91, the process jumps to the top of the activation process (display). That is, it restarts.

  As described above, when the V blank interrupt signal is not input beyond the allowable time, the CPU 191a inputs an interrupt signal indicating the end of the processing by the command after the command to the graphic controller 200 exceeds the allowable time. If not, an initialization signal is output to the sub-control unit 91 and restarted.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the setting contents that the CPU 191 performs for the attribute register for each V blank are determined in advance in the process data, and the process data is reproduced especially during reel fluctuation. In the process data for movies, 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 drawn before other objects). The attribute is set so that it is drawn in front of the viewer. 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 region for the transmission region of the transparent color is added to the transmission region 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display region 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. Since the object is displayed with the highest priority (most front 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.

  Thereby, 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 those that produce effects by changing the pattern (such as bouncing when stopped or rotating backward) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The effect produced by the pattern variation mode is not hindered by the image.

  Further, in order not to disturb the visibility of the reel that is changing, 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 transparent window 3 in advance. In both cases, since the transparent color is displayed in the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3, image data can be designed without being conscious of 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, thereby corresponding to the perspective window 3. The transparent area object of transparent color is displayed in the transparent area 51b with the highest priority. For example, a moving image or a still image corresponding to the progress of the production is formed for each V blank without preparing the attribute in advance. The program may be read and an attribute may be created 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 viewed from the viewer's side). By doing so, the transparent area object has the highest priority (visual Since the same control is always performed as the drawing control (on the most front side as viewed from the user), the design of the program becomes easy.

  In the present embodiment, the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority (the front side as viewed from the viewer) during the change of the reel regardless of the gaming state. Even in such a gaming state, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the fluctuation state of the reel from being hindered. In addition, for example, in a gaming state that does not require pressing (such as a regular bonus), it is less necessary to disturb the visibility of the reel that is changing, but it is not necessary to change the program exceptionally just for that reason, Design of a program for displaying an image becomes easy.

  In the present embodiment, the surface of the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is subjected to glare processing (gloss processing), thereby improving light transmission. Even when it is interposed, the visibility of the reel can be enhanced as much as possible.

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

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

  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 display control unit 191 (CPU 191a) and the display control circuit 192, and the liquid crystal display Since the power supply line for supplying a voltage to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215 mounted on the circuit 51 is electrically connected independently, even if the power supply line for supplying the voltage to each part is disconnected in the display control circuit 192, As long as a voltage is supplied to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215, the visibility of the reel can be ensured.

  In the present 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 of the device is cut 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 type 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 reel LED 55 Since the power supply line for supplying the voltage is electrically wired independently, either the power supply line for supplying the voltage to the reel LED 55 or the power supply line for supplying the 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 are not stopped. Therefore, even in such a case, the visibility of the reel can be ensured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the CPU 191a of the display control unit 191 does not input the V blank interrupt signal from the graphic controller 200 for a certain period of time, it instructs the graphic controller 200 in spite of the instruction. When the corresponding completion interrupt signal is not input for a certain period, an initialization signal is output to the sub-control unit 91 and then restarted to initialize the display control circuit 192. On the other hand, when the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 detects an initialization signal from the display control unit 191, it executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub) for backing up the presentation state, and restarts to restart the power interruption interrupt. Restore the control state backed up in the process. Then, the CPU 91a transmits the display control command based on the control pattern executed before the restart to the display control unit 191, thereby restarting the control of the display control unit 191. At this time, the display control unit 191 is restarted and the display control circuit 192 is also initialized, so that the state before the hang-up is restored. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the power interruption interrupt process (sub) executed at the time of power interruption is used as a process for restoring the control state when the CPU 91a is restarted, and the graphic controller 200 hangs. Since it is not necessary to execute a dedicated process executed when the image is uploaded, 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 graphic controller 200 is controlled by the display control unit 191 provided separately from the sub-control unit 91. However, the sub-control unit 91 controls the graphic controller 200. In this case, if 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, the command is sent to the graphic controller 200 in spite of the command. When the corresponding completion interrupt signal is not input for a certain period of time, the power interruption interrupt process (sub) for backing up the performance state is executed, and the control state backed up in the power interruption interrupt process is restarted. You may make it return. 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. By doing so, even when the graphic controller 200 hangs up, it is possible to restore 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.

  Even in this case, the graphic controller 200 hangs up by diverting the power interruption interrupt process (sub) executed at the time of power interruption as a process for restoring the control state when the CPU 91a is restarted. In this case, it is not necessary to execute dedicated processing that is executed at the time, so that it is possible to appropriately recover from an abnormal display state while preventing an increase in program capacity and complication of processing.

  In the present embodiment, when the CPU 191a performs moving image reproduction, the CPU 191a issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for the 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 moving image, 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 191a 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when performing a continuous effect, a bonus effect, a standby effect, a menu screen display, etc., characters necessary for moving image reproduction accompanying these effects are read from the CGROM 205 and used for general-purpose characters on the VRAM area. Although the data is transferred to the buffer L2, the general-purpose character buffer L2 has a capacity of, for example, a character necessary for a continuous effect and a character necessary for a standby effect or a menu screen. They cannot be transferred to the character buffer L2 at the same time. Therefore, 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 and characters used for bonus effects are those that are executed over a plurality of games, so the amount of data is larger than that of single effect characters. In comparison, the overhead required for reading / transfer increases.

  Here, it is assumed that the standby effect is executed when the game operation is not performed for a predetermined period in the period between the games even if the continuous effect or the bonus effect is being executed. The 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 standby effect character must be overwritten on the continuous effect character, if the game is operated and the standby effect is finished, if the original continuous effect is resumed, the continuous effect is again performed. The character must be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general character buffer L2. In addition to this, data indicating how far the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the standby effect must be saved and restored 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 or select an effect mode.

  In addition, if the effect mode can be switched during the period between games even during the continuous effect or during the bonus effect, the corresponding character is read from the CGROM 205 in the new effect mode. It must be transferred to the general character buffer L2. If this is allowed, the same process must be performed many times each time the effect mode is switched.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the execution of the standby effect and the display of the menu screen are prohibited during the execution of the continuous effect and the additional effect, or during the execution of the bonus effect. That is, since reading of characters of the standby effect and characters of the menu screen (including the effect mode selection screen and the history browsing screen) from the CGROM 205 and transfer to the general-purpose character buffer L2 are prohibited, The production data in the production and the bonus is not overwritten by the characters on the standby production or the menu screen (including the production mode selection screen and the history browsing screen) and erased from the general-purpose character buffer L2. Since it is not erased, there is no need to read the effect data of the continuous effect and the effect during the bonus from the character CGROM 205 and transfer it to the general character buffer L2.

  For this reason, in order to execute a stand-by effect or menu screen display that is not directly related to the current game progress, the effect data of a continuous effect or a bonus effect that has a large amount of data is read from the CGROM 205, The overhead of the process of transferring to the buffer L2 is not duplicated. 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.

  Since the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is also invalidated during the execution of the continuous production and the additional production, or during the production of the bonus production, the production mode is not switched, and the production mode is not switched. It is possible to prevent the overhead that a character corresponding to the same situation needs to be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 only by being different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the CPU 191a displays an error notification or promotion notification image, an error character assigned separately from the general-purpose character buffer L2 is assigned to a character required for moving image reproduction accompanying these effects. The data is transferred to the buffer L3. For this reason, even when an error notification or promotion notification image is displayed during execution of a continuous effect or bonus effect, the character in the general-purpose character buffer L2 may be overwritten, and the character of the effect being executed may be erased. In order to display an error notification or promotion notification image, there is a general overhead that a continuous effect character having a large amount of data is read from the CGROM 205 and rewritten in the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM. Can be eliminated.

  In the present embodiment, if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the symbol to be stopped is selected according to the winning status of the winning combination and the timing of the stop operation, and the display result is displayed on the reel. Is derived. In other words, not only the winning situation of the winning combination but also the player's technical intervention of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will generate a winning. As a result, it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting characteristics. In addition, regardless of the time that the player has not operated the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected effectively, the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet. Since the display result is derived to the corresponding reel on the condition that the rotation continues and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effectively detected, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is played by the player. The display result is not derived only by the contingency element that the time has passed without being operated, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of the shooting property.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the state where the stop operation is not effectively performed after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has continued for 60 seconds, which is the first notification waiting time, If there is a reel that is still rotating after the reel has stopped, the state where the stop operation is not effectively performed after the last stop of the reel is the first notification waiting time of 60 seconds or the second When the notification waiting time is continued for 30 seconds, the promotion notification is executed by displaying a notification screen that prompts the stop operation of the reels by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. It is easier to determine whether the is absent for a long time or absent for a short time. If at least the notification screen is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, it can be seen that 30 seconds or 60 seconds have passed since the player left the seat.

  Further, when an effective stop operation is performed during the execution of the promotion notification, the promotion notification is ended, and the promotion notification is executed endlessly even though the stop operation is made effective. Can be avoided.

  In the present embodiment, from the time when the CPU 91a acquires the reel rotation start command that can specify that the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has been started by subtracting (counting) the counter value by the notification counter. Although started, for example, the time may be counted from the time when the operation of the start lever 7 is detected, that is, the time when the internal winning command is acquired, or the time when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the stop notification is made in a state where the promotion notification is made, the promotion notification being executed is terminated, but once the promotion notification is made, The promotion notification may be continued until the reels are stopped and all the reels stop, that is, until the game ends, and the promotion notification may end when the game ends. Thus, once the stop operation has not been performed for a predetermined time or longer, the stop operation can be urged until the game ends.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types (in this embodiment, two types) of notification patterns (notification patterns 1 and 2) are registered in advance as notification patterns (notification modes) of the promotion notification, and the bonus is won. If the notification pattern 2 is selected, the notification pattern 2 is selected with a higher probability than when the bonus is not won, and the notification screen based on the notification pattern 2 is displayed. When the notification screen based on the notification pattern 2 is selected, the player can expect to win a bonus as compared to when the notification screen based on the notification pattern 1 is displayed. Can be effectively increased.

  In the notification pattern lottery, when the bonus is won, the notification pattern 2 as the second notification mode is selected with a probability of 50%, but when the bonus is won, The notification pattern 2 may be selected with a higher probability than when the bonus is not won. For example, the notification pattern 2 may be selected with a probability of 100% when the bonus flag is won.

  In addition, if there is a reel that is still rotating after any of the reels is stopped, if the promotion notification has already been executed in the game, the stop operation becomes effective after the reel has stopped last. Since the promotion notification is executed when the state that is not made continues for 30 seconds that is the second notification waiting time that is shorter than the first notification waiting time of 60 seconds, the game is executed after the promotion notification is executed. When the state in which the stop operation is not made effective again continues, the promotion notification is executed earlier than the beginning, so that the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be prevented more effectively.

  In addition, the notification patterns 1 and 2 of the promotion notification display the characters “Please stop the reel” on the notification screen, and the characters and background colors thereof are different, but the notification mode is the above pattern. The message content and display mode are not limited and can be variously changed.

  In the notification pattern lottery, two types of notification patterns having different character colors and background colors of the displayed characters are selected with different probabilities depending on the winning status of the bonus flag. You may make it select from the alerting | reporting pattern more than a kind.

  Further, the notification patterns 1 and 2 in the present embodiment display characters that prompt the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and either one is selected according to the winning status of the bonus flag. However, along with the execution of such promotion notification, for example, the winning combination in the above-described internal lottery may be notified with a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the promotion notification is executed once in one game, the notification waiting time (60 seconds) until the first promotion notification is executed when the stop operation is not performed. However, the notification time is set to be the same when the notification waiting time (30 seconds) shorter than) elapses.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the time measuring means for measuring the notification waiting time is constituted by one notification timer counter, and the first value (= 60 seconds) is obtained when the reel rotation start command is acquired. Set and start timer count (time measurement), and when a reel stop command is acquired after the timer count starts, the timer count being executed is ended (reset) and the second value (= 30 seconds) Was set to start the timer count, but the time counting based on the acquisition of the reel rotation start command and the time counting based on the acquisition of the reel stop command are respectively counted by separate counters. It may be.

  Further, for example, a history of execution of promotion notification in each game is stored, and notification is made until the promotion notification is executed when the promotion notification is executed a predetermined number of times or more within a predetermined period (for example, for 5 minutes or between 50 games). The waiting time may be shorter than the normal notification waiting time. Further, in this case, the notification waiting time may be shortened step by step according to the promotion notification execution history.

  Further, the time elapsed since the execution of the promotion notification as described above is started (display of the notification screen is started), for example, every time a predetermined time elapses (for example, every 1 minute elapses), In addition to the notification by changing the notification mode or displaying the notification screen, a voice message such as “Please stop the reel” may be output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Further, the promotion notification in the present embodiment is performed by displaying a notification screen including a character message prompting the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. However, the liquid crystal display The notification screen may be displayed on an image display device other than the device 51, and the message content is not only the message “Please stop the reel” as described above, but also the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. For example, you can change it to various messages, such as “Please stop the design” or “Please operate the stop switch”, or display an image or video that prompts you to stop the reel. You may do it.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a state in which the stop operation is not effectively performed from the start of the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in a state where a game sound effect that continues until at least the stop operation is performed is being produced. When the first notification waiting time lasts 60 seconds, or when there is a reel that is still rotating after any reel has stopped, the stop operation is not effectively performed after the last stop of the reel In the case where promotion notification is made when 60 seconds as the first notification waiting time or 30 seconds as the second notification waiting time continues, the game sound effect is muted at the start of the promotion notification. Therefore, even if the game is interrupted, it does not bother the surrounding players. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game sound effect is muted with the start of the promotion notification, and it is possible to effectively determine the player's absence. In this embodiment, the game sound effect is muted, but the same effect can be obtained only by lowering the volume from the normal volume.

  In addition, if the sound is muted while the game sound effect is being output, the sound is restored to the original volume when an effective stop operation is performed, and even if the stop operation is enabled Regardless of this, it is possible to avoid the state in which the volume is lowered or the mute state continues for a long time.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation is not performed after the game is started, and when a predetermined notification waiting time of 60 seconds elapses or after the reel stop operation is performed, When the predetermined notification waiting time of 60 seconds elapses before a new reel stop operation is performed, the volume of the game sound effect that is currently being output has been reduced. It can be changed.

  In this embodiment, the volume of the game sound effect is restored to the original level when the stop operation is performed in the game sound effect silenced state, but once the game sound effect is muted, Will continue to silence the game sound effects until all reels are stopped and all reels are stopped, that is, until the game is finished, and the game sound effects will be silenced at the end of the game. In this way, if the stop operation has not been performed for a predetermined time or longer, the surrounding players are not disturbed until the game is surely progressed.

  In the present embodiment, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is adjusted with the start and end of the promotion notification so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. The implementation timing may not necessarily coincide with the implementation timing of the promotion notification. For example, the promotion notification may be started after the volume is lowered, or the promotion notification may be ended after the volume returns to the original level. Good.

  That is, the process of lowering the volume of the continuous game sound effect after the start of the game has been performed in accordance with the start and end of the promotion notification based on the presence or absence of the promotion notification flag. Alternatively, the volume may be adjusted by measuring time based on acquisition of an internal winning command, reel stop command, or the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the volume of the continuous game sound effect is lowered, the volume is lowered from the maximum (MAX) to level 0 (silence). However, for example, the volume may be gradually reduced. (Fade out), the volume may be decreased stepwise according to the elapsed time. Furthermore, when the game is resumed, the volume may be gradually increased, or the volume may be increased in stages according to the elapsed time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is reduced from the maximum (MAX) to level 0, but for example, the volume of the continuous game sound effect may be a level below the maximum. However, if the volume is lowered to a level lower than the current volume, the volume level does not necessarily have to be 0, that is, it is not necessary to mute the sound, and the volume does not bother the surrounding players. The volume may be lowered to level 0 or higher.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 41a transmits a command according 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 is transmitted from the game control board 40. The production control is performed based on the command, and the CPU 41a does not need to control the production only by transmitting the command. Therefore, the processing load on the CPU 41a can be reduced, and the production can be varied. it can.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the sub control unit 91, a display control unit 191 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 is provided, and the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 displays an image on the display control unit 191. The display control command to be instructed is transmitted, and the display control unit 191 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display control command transmitted from the sub-control unit 91, and the CPU 91a displays the display control command. , It is not necessary to perform display control of the liquid crystal display 51 that requires high processing capacity, so that the processing load on the CPU 91a can be effectively reduced.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 measures the time until the promotion notification is started based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and the display control unit 191 is based on the measured time. By transmitting a display control command for instructing the display of the promotion notification screen, the promotion notification is performed. In performing the promotion notification, the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91, and the display control unit 191 Since the control is appropriately distributed, the processing load is not biased with respect to any one control unit.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of stops whose 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 the reels are rotating among the control tables, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. When any of the reels is already stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel is provided. The reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table, and the gaming state, internal winning state, The reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern, when all the stop states (and the stop positions (display results) of the stopped reels) satisfy the same condition. Therefore, as in the past, one stop control table is selected 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). There is no need to make the control, and the control when stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of starting the rotation of the reels, for each reel, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and the selected stop control table The reel stop control is performed according to the following, and each time the reel is stopped, for each spinning reel, the internal winning state for each gaming state, the stop position of the stopped reel, that is, any one reel is Select and select a stop control table that is uniquely defined for the combination of stop positions of stopped reels when stopped, or stop positions of two stopped reels when any two reels are stopped The reel stop control is performed in accordance with the stop control table. When the reels stop, for the spinning reel, select the stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel, and select the selected stop The reel stop control is performed according to the control table, and when one of the reels stops (when two reels stop), no new stop control table is selected and all the reels are rotating. The stop control of the remaining reels may be performed according to the stop control table selected when any one reel stops in the state.

  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 the present embodiment, when any of the reels is already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state, the reel stop state, and the stopped position of the stopped reel are uniquely determined. The reel stop control is performed in accordance with the set stop control table. When any of the reels is already stopped, the internal winning state for each game state, the reel stop state, The reel stop control may be performed in accordance with a stop control table uniquely defined for the stop operation position of the stopped reel, so that 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, the stop operation position of the stopped reel is different. Because there may be different 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 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 reels are 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 determined 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.

  Further, 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 set for the spinning reel. A predetermined stop control table is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. For example, when any two reels stop, Stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each of the gaming states, the stop position of any one of the stopped reels, and the stop operation position of the remaining reels of the stopped reels And stop control of the reels 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 a predetermined stop control table, that is, a different stop control table can be selected for a 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 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 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. As the stop control table for each reel, a stop control table capable of deriving the display result constituting the chance is selected and the same stop is selected. A stop that can be used to derive a display result that constitutes a chance as a stop control table for other reels when a stop operation is performed in a region other than a specific region number among the region numbers for which positions are determined. It is preferable to select a control table.

  For example, in the normal gaming state or in the case of not winning any combination in the 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 the stop operation is performed in the area of area number 7, the stop control table for the middle reel is described with respect to at least one area number. 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 from which display results can be derived 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 used. For any area number, the number of frames to be drawn in which “Cherry Replay Cherry” of the 11th to 13th symbols and “Cherry Bell Cherry” of the 21st, 2nd and 1st symbols are specified is determined. It is only necessary to select a stop control table that is not available, that is, a stop control table from which display results constituting a chance eye cannot be derived. 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 having the same stop position. 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. When the reel stop control is performed 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, 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 the area of 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 the display result to be selected 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 a stop control table, a stop control table capable of deriving a display result that constitutes an opportunity is selected, and a normal gaming state or RT is selected. If one of the bonuses is won, the number of area numbers for which the same stop position is determined will be larger than those in the normal gaming state or when no combination is won in RT. When a stop control table capable of deriving a display result constituting a chance eye is selected as the stop control table of another reel, the stop operation position is derived when the reel stop command is received. When the condition is satisfied, that is, when the stop control position from which the display result constituting the chance eye can be derived is the stop operation position selected, other stop that does not satisfy the chance eye derivation condition but has the same stop position Special effects (for example, different from normal) to notify the possibility that one of the special roles has been won at a higher rate than in the operation position In this case, the special effect is performed when the specific reel is stopped, so that the special effect is not performed when the specific reel is stopped. The possibility that the chance item is derived is increased, and with the special performance being performed, it is possible to effectively increase the player's sense of expectation for the chance item derivation and further the special role winning.

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

  In the present embodiment, a stop control table is used in which the number of frames to be drawn is uniquely determined for each unit of the range of the range in which one symbol fluctuates. 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 region, that is, a 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 the present embodiment, when any combination is not won by internal lottery (losing), that is, in the state of occupying most of the normal time, the display result constituting the chance eye is not derived, and the internal Except when one of the bonuses is won by lottery, 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 is already stopped, the internal winning state for each game state and the stop position of the stopped reel are uniquely determined. Even if 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.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the chance is stopped, that is, when one of the bonuses is won, the display is derived at a higher rate than when no bonus is won. Continuous production will be triggered by the fact that it has become a mode, or winning a cherry, that is, a winning that may have won a big bonus at the same time, so it is easy to understand the start opportunity of continuous production In addition, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus in both the chance chance or the cherry winning and the continuous production.

  In addition, when the chance is stopped or Cherry wins, the winning replay probability (not only the winning probability but also the winning probability) rises over two games, and RT is continuously performed during that time. Therefore, it is difficult to win a bonus while the continuous performance is being performed, and it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the bonus is won. Can be finished. 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 this embodiment, RT is triggered when the chance chance stops or Cherry wins, and continuous production is performed during that time, but any bonus is won. In the absence of a chance chance, or when the bonus is won, the transition to RT may be made and continuous production may be performed during that time. Without winning, since the winning of the bonus is confirmed by starting the continuous production, the interest by the continuous production can be enhanced.

  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 further performed. It is determined whether or not a bonus has been newly won in the game after it has been started. 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. The continuous production can be ended without making it feel. On the other hand, if the execution of the additional effect is selected, the result of the losing will be notified once, 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. This is only necessary in the final game of the continuous performance. 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. 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 effect and the execution of the additional effect, the types of effects become abundant and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In the present 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. You may do it. In this way, in the case of selecting whether to replace the contents of the effect in the determination of whether or not the bonus has been newly won for each game in the continuous effect, the content of the effect 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 a continuous production being the same.

  In the continuous production, when a 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 using a plurality of types of patterns, so that a variety of effects can be achieved and the entertainment 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 continuous effects, 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 effects continue is determined by the selection of the pattern. In this way, there are different periods as the period during which the continuous production is performed, so that a variety of production modes can be obtained, and further the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the additional effect is performed only for one game. However, a pattern in which the number of continuous games is different is prepared in the same manner as the continuous effect so far, and the additional effect continues by selecting the pattern. In this way, even when there is a different period as the period during which the additional effect is performed, there are a variety of effects, and the entertainment 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. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the role-specific table, the storage address of the determination value number corresponding only to 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 In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values for each combination or combination of combinations referred to from the combination table is added to the internal lottery random number obtained in the internal lottery. 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 is In the case of overflow, the winning of both the special role and the general role is judged, and when 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. Wait , Special officers 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 won 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 the present 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 Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) and Cherry are winning at the same time than the judgment value range where Bonus (2) and 1 (1) or 1 (2) are won at the same time. The big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and one (1) or one (2) are more than the probability of winning simultaneously. The probability of winning the bonus (2) and cherry at the same time is higher, so when you win the cherry than when you win one (1) or one (2) However, there is a high possibility that the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) will be won at the same time, so when the general role is won, the expectation for the special role will change depending on the type of the general role Because it can be held, it can enhance interest.

  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 In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values for each combination or combination of combinations referred to from the combination table is added to the internal lottery random number 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 is In case of overflow, the winning of both the special role and the general role is determined, and when the addition result with the number of judgment values corresponding to only the general role overflows, the winning of only the general role is determined. By The special role and the general role can be elected at the same time, but the special role table where the storage address of the general role is registered and the special role where the storage address of the judgment value number of the special role is 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 table that refers to the role table for the special role The lottery of the roles is performed separately, and the number of judgment values stored in the address area registered in the general role-specific table and the address area registered in the special role-specific table are stored. By making it possible to specify the range of judgment values that the general and special roles will win independently and the range of judgment values that are won by overlapping the general and special roles, Simultaneous roles and general roles Even if such a configuration can be chosen, even if a winning combination of a general role occurs as a result of the game, winning of a special role with a higher advantage than the general role is not denied, so The player's expectation for winning the special role can be maintained even in a difficult situation.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, 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 is determined for each game. If it is determined and the value read from the set value work is not a value 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 the present 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. Therefore, the value stored in the set value work is 1 to 6. If the value is not within the range, the progress of the game is disabled.

  Furthermore, when the set bet number is a bet number corresponding to the gaming state, a process for determining whether or not the set bet number is not the bet number corresponding to the gaming state is executed for each game. 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. However, when a game is played with a bet number different from the bet number, the data stored in the RAM 41c is broken. Since there is a possibility that an illegal program is operating or not, even if the set bet number is not the bet number according to the gaming 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 Rather, the game is played based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (generally, since the setting change operation is performed by an amusement shop employee, the game shop side selects the setting value). This ensures that the game is fair.

  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 due to the RAM abnormality error once. When the state is controlled, the state is changed to the setting change mode, and the state in which the progress of the game is disabled is not released unless a set value is newly selected and set based on the setting change 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 a game shop employee, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the game shop), 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 the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the CPU 41a is activated after recovering from these states. Therefore, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. This 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 the present embodiment, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the result of the exclusive OR operation is 0 based on the RAM parity based on all the data in the RAM 41c in the power interruption processing (main), 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 restoration is 0. The determination can be performed accurately and simply.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  (1) For example, in the above embodiment, a transparent liquid crystal display is used as the image display device. However, any other display device can 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, but the transparent color is non-light emitting if it is a self-luminous inorganic EL display or organic EL display. Color (black).

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the CPU 191a as a display control processor and the graphic controller 200 as a drawing processing processor are mounted on the display control board 190, respectively. Although the image display control of the display 51 is performed, the CPU 191a may have the functions of both a display control processor and a drawing processing processor. In this case, the CPU 191a 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.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the VRAM SDRAM 210 is mounted separately from the RAM 191c used as the work memory of the CPU 191a. However, the VRAM area is assigned to a part of the storage area of the RAM 191c. You may do it. In this case, the character read from the CGROM by the graphic controller 200 may be transferred to the storage area of the RAM 191c assigned as the VRAM, and drawing may be performed in the drawing area using this character for each frame period. When the CPU 191a has both functions of the effect control processor and the drawing processor, the CPU 191a transfers the character read from the CGROM to the storage area of the RAM 191c assigned as the VRAM, and this character for each frame period. Drawing may be performed in the drawing area using.

  (4) Moreover, in the said embodiment, the sub control part 91 which controls presentation, and the display control part 191 which performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 are provided separately, and the sub control part 91 performs display control. Although the liquid crystal display 51 is indirectly controlled by transmitting a display control command to the unit 191, the CPU 91 a of the sub-control unit 91 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51, that is, control of the display control circuit 192. The number of microcomputers mounted in the slot machine can be reduced by doing so, and the cost per unit can be reduced.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, even during a period other than during the game from when the start switch 7 is operated until all reels are stopped, the bonus is determined based on the period during which the continuous effect and the additional effect are being executed, and the bonus winning. In the period until the end of the operation, even when a standby command is received or when an operation of the selection switch 56 or the determination switch 57 is detected, the detection of the operation of the standby command or the selection switch is ignored, and the corresponding program is executed. Although the standby effect and the display of the menu screen are prohibited by adopting a configuration that does not execute, the standby effect invalid flag, the operation invalid flag of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 are set during these periods, and these flags are set. Is set, even if a standby command is received or the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57 is operated. Such display of the machine effect or a menu screen from being executed, may be prohibited the display of waiting effect, a menu screen by aggressive control.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the graphic controller that performs drawing using the character transferred to the VRAM area on condition that the necessary character is transferred to the VRAM area is used. The character required for drawing is transferred in advance when the command is issued, but the CPU 191a designates the character storage area (transfer source address) in the CGROM and the drawing position (transfer destination address) in the drawing area. The graphic 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. You may make it perform.

(7) Here, a modification of the graphic controller will be described.
In this modification, when the CPU 191a is activated, the VRAM area includes at least a drawing area, a storage area for characters to be transferred in advance (fixed area), and an area in which automatically transferred characters are cached (automatic transfer area). 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 191a instructs to draw an image, the CPU 191a 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 plural types of characters stored in the CGROM, the CPU 191a 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 or not to execute. 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 191a preferably commands 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.

  (8) In the above embodiment, when the rotation of the reel is started, and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains, the table index and table creation stored in the ROM 41b are used. While referring to the data, a stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating, but the stop control table for each internal winning state for each gaming state and for each reel stop status (and stopped stop position) Is registered in the ROM 41b in advance, and based on the table index, it becomes 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 rotation starts And when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains, refer to the table index, By the reel during rolling may be set to stop control table.

  (9) In the above embodiment, 21 regions (frames) divided every 8 steps (each symbol) are defined for one reel, and each region (region) is defined as a stop control table. The stop of the reel using a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn (stop position) is determined corresponding to the number), that is, a stop control table in which the stop position is determined corresponding to the range of the range in which one symbol varies Although the control is performed, for example, a stop control table in which the number of drawing steps and the number of drawing frames (stop position) are determined for each area less than one symbol, for example, one step, that is, every minimum unit for driving the reel motor. May be used to control the stop of the reel, and in this way, the stop position can be changed in units of the number of steps of the reel motor. It can be further diversify the stop position that.

  (10) In the above embodiment, among the plurality of stop control tables that determine the number of drawn-in frames with respect to the stop operation position, the internal winning state of each gaming state, the reel stop state (and the stop position that has been stopped) ) Is selected, and reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table. A plurality of stop position specifying tables defining stop positions with respect to the stop operation position are displayed in the stop control table. Instead, when the stop operation is detected, the stop position specifying table may be referred to and control may be performed to stop the reel at the stop position specified corresponding to the stop operation position.

  (11) In addition, instead of the stop control table, a plurality of stop priority tables in which the stop position is determined with respect to the stop operation position (the number of steps from the reel reference position) by determining the stop priority with respect to the stop position. 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.

  (12) Also, select the number of draws determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state, 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 number of frames to be pulled in, pull-in control is performed to pull the stop position and stop, and the stop is prohibited. Kicking control (so-called control method control) may be performed in which other stop positions are pulled in and stopped so as not to stop the stop position.

  (13) Also, select a control pattern determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state, the reel stop status (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 reels that have stopped first may be controlled to stop the reels using the stop control table, and the other reels may be controlled to be stopped by pull-in control and kicking control.

  (14) 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. The reel stop control is performed according to the control pattern, but one of the control patterns is selected from a plurality of control patterns determined for the internal winning state, and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected control pattern. It may be what performs.

  (15) Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the setting value used for internal lottery, ie, the setting value which defined the winning probability of internal lottery, the value of six steps of the range of 1-6 is applied, The present invention is not limited to this, and any setting value that can select and set at least a plurality of steps of setting values may be used. For example, setting values that can select two steps of high / low and three steps of 1 to 3 are possible. A setting value that allows selection of the setting value may be applied. Further, the set value work of the RAM 41c stores values 1 to 6 themselves as values indicating these set values. However, any value that can specify the set value may be stored. Corresponding to the set values of ˜6, 0 to 5 (value obtained by subtracting 1 from the actual set value) may be stored in the set value work.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the determination as to whether the set value or the number of bets is appropriate is executed for each game. Alternatively, it may be performed in a game during a specific period (such as a period excluding the bonus period).

  (17) In the above embodiment, the internal lottery process determines whether the set value and the number of bets are appropriate. However, the timing may be any timing in one game. For example, it may be performed at the start of the game or at the end of the game.

  (18) In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the set value is appropriate when determining whether or not the winning prize is won in the internal lottery process, the RAM abnormal error state is set. If the set value stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c is not an appropriate value (a value in the range of 1 to 6), the initial value of the set value (for example, the set value 1) is controlled. ) Based on the probability of winning a prize may be determined.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bets using game balls can be set. It may be a slot machine for setting or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet amount using only credits.

  (20) Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball capture device 30 ′ for capturing a game ball, a ball capture device In addition to a medal payout mechanism such as a hopper motor 34 and a payout sensor 35, a ball payout device 34 'for paying out a game ball is provided. In addition, a payout ball detection switch 35 ′ for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball payout device 34 ′ is provided, and it is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning is generated.

  (21) In the flowcharts shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the operation shown in FIG. 16A according to the operation of the payment switch 10 is configured to be realizable using the payment operation number flag. However, based on the number of bets by simply determining whether the number of bets has been set (whether the number of bets is 0) and whether the number of credits is 0 without using the settlement operation number flag. A process for determining whether to execute a process for discharging medals or a process for discharging medals based on credits may be used. For example, the configuration may be such that Sd17 in FIG. 22 and Sd30 and Sd36 in FIG. Such a modification can be similarly applied to a case where a settlement processing subroutine for realizing the second and third embodiments is configured.

  (22) Moreover, although Example 1-Example 6 regarding operation of the settlement switch 10 was described using FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, which operation of Example 1-Example 6 the slot machine 1 performs? A selection switch may be provided to select one of them, and either operation may be executed according to the selection of the selection switch. In this case, the slot machine 1 includes selection control means that can selectively execute the operations of the first to sixth embodiments. The selection control means is constituted by the main control unit 41, for example. The main control unit 41 stores a control program corresponding to each of the first to sixth embodiments. It should be noted that any one of the first to sixth embodiments is not selectable, and at least any two types may be selected, and in that case, any of them may be selected as a selection target. May be.

  (23) In the timing chart shown in FIG. 16, the second operation is performed when the second operation is detected after the predetermined operation corresponding to the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is performed. A predetermined operation is executed in response. However, the second operation before the completion of the predetermined operation based on the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected and stored, and after completion of the predetermined operation based on the first operation, A predetermined operation based on the second operation may be executed based on the storage.

  With this configuration, even when the player performs the second operation without putting a hair after the first operation, a predetermined operation based on both operations can be performed. As a result, the player does not have to wait for completion of a predetermined operation based on the first operation.

  (24) In the timing chart (Examples 4 to 6) shown in FIG. 17, the operation of discharging medals or converting to credits based on the set number of bets and the operation of discharging medals based on credits are performed. Done continuously. However, the latter operation may be executed after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the completion of the former operation. Alternatively, in addition to or in addition to that, a predetermined notification (for example, output of a notification sound or display of a notification image) may be performed when the former operation is completed.

  For example, in the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 17 (f), a drive signal may be output to the hopper motor after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after the BET number display is updated to zero. Good. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the bet amount has been converted to credit and that the credit including the bet amount has been settled. Alternatively, in addition to such control, or in addition to such control, when the number of bets becomes 0, control is performed to blink 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 once, and the number of bets has become 0. May be appealed to the player.

  (25) In Example 3 and Example 6 relating to the operation of the settlement switch 10, both the set number of bets are canceled in accordance with the first operation of the settlement switch 10, and the number of bets for the cancellation is set. Although it is added to the credit, if the bet number is added to the credit, a situation may occur where the upper limit value (for example, 50) of the credit number is exceeded. In such a case, it is conceivable to perform the following controls [1] to [3].

    [1] In accordance with the first operation of the settlement switch 10, the set bet number is sequentially added to the credit up to the upper limit value of the credit, and it corresponds to the bet number that cannot be fully added when reaching the upper limit value. The medals are discharged. In this case, for example, when the slot machine determines that the credit has not reached the upper limit value, and determines that the credit has not reached the upper limit value by the determination step, the slot machine subtracts the bet number and the subtraction amount. A step of adding the bet number of the bet to the credit, and a step of performing a control for subtracting and updating the bet amount and discharging a medal equivalent to the bet amount from the hopper when the determination step determines that the upper limit value has been reached. The process including is executed. In the case of the third embodiment, medals corresponding to the number of bets that cannot be added to the credits are discharged, and then medals corresponding to the credit of the upper limit value are discharged according to the second operation of the settlement switch 10. Perform processing. On the other hand, in the case of the sixth embodiment, after the medals corresponding to the bet number that cannot be added to the credits are discharged, a process of automatically discharging medals corresponding to the credit of the upper limit value is automatically performed.

    [2] In accordance with the first operation of the settlement switch 10, the set number of bets is sequentially added to the credit up to the upper limit of the credit, and even if the credit reaches the upper limit, Continue adding to. In the case of the third embodiment, medals corresponding to the number of credits are discharged in response to the second operation of the settlement switch 10. On the other hand, in the case of the sixth embodiment, after the addition to the exceptional credit is completed, medals corresponding to the number of credits are automatically discharged. However, in the case of the third embodiment, the betting operation for setting the number of bets may not be performed in the state where the credit exceeds the upper limit value by performing the exceptional process as described above. In this case, for example, the slot machine detects a betting operation (operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6), and the credit exceeds the upper limit when the betting operation is detected by the detection step. If the credit is over the upper limit value and the bet number is not set using the credit according to the betting operation, and the credit is not over the upper limit value. The process including the step of setting the number is executed. Alternatively, the method includes a step of detecting a betting operation and a step of determining whether or not the credit exceeds an upper limit value. When the determination step determines that the credit exceeds the upper limit value, the betting operation is detected. You may make it transfer to another step, without performing the step to perform.

    [3] When the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, medals corresponding to the set bet number are discharged without performing any process of adding the set bet number to the credit. In the case of the third embodiment, medals corresponding to the number of credits are discharged in response to the second operation of the settlement switch 10 thereafter. On the other hand, in the case of the sixth embodiment, medals corresponding to the number of credits are automatically discharged after the medals of the set bet number are discharged. That is, when the first operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, if the set bet number is added to the credit and the credit exceeds the upper limit value, the same processing as in the first embodiment is performed for the third embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, the same processing as in the fourth embodiment is performed. In this case, for example, when the first operation is detected, the slot machine determines whether or not the upper limit is exceeded when the bet number is added to the credit based on the set bet number and the credit number. A step (compare the value obtained by adding the value of the bet counter to the credit counter value and the credit upper limit value), and when the determination step determines that the upper limit value is exceeded, The process including the step of performing the control is executed.

  (26) In each embodiment, one medal is described as having 1 credit and 1 BET value. However, the relationship between the magnitudes of these values is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, one credit or one bet may be placed by inserting two medals, or a plurality of credits or multiple bets may be placed by inserting one medal. Further, at the time of settlement of the bet number and the credit number, it is assumed that the same number of medals as the bet number and the credit number are discharged, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  (27) Instead of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 that display the bet number depending on the lighting state, or in addition to this, a bet number display unit that displays the bet number in numbers may be provided. Alternatively, the number of bets may be displayed as an image on the liquid crystal display 51.

  (28) When the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected in a state where the number of bets has reached a predetermined value (for example, the maximum value), each operation shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 based on the operation is performed. It may not be possible. That is, each operation shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 based on the first operation of the settlement switch 10 may be executed on condition that the number of bets has not reached a predetermined value. Even in this case, the credit may be returned as a medal based on the operation of the settlement switch 10.

  (29) With respect to the first to sixth embodiments shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a slot machine is used as a settlement cancellation operation means (settlement cancellation operation switch) capable of performing an operation for canceling the settlement operation of the bet amount or credit. 1 may be provided. Alternatively, the settlement cancellation operation means may be configured by another operation switch provided in the slot machine 1. For example, in the first to third embodiments, the settlement operation is stopped by operating the settlement switch 10 again during the control based on the second operation of the settlement switch 10. Similarly, in Examples 4 to 6, the settlement operation is stopped by operating the settlement switch 10 again during the control based on the first operation of the settlement switch 10.

  (30) The main control unit 41 may directly output the hopper motor drive signal to the hopper motor 34 to control the discharge of the game medium (medals, game balls), or the discharge (payout) control for controlling the hopper motor 34. A section (CPU) is provided separately, and by sending a discharge command from the main control unit 41 to the discharge control unit, the discharge control unit outputs a hopper motor drive signal to the hopper motor 34 based on the command. Also good.

  (31) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is 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. It is a figure which shows 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. (A) is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting screen based on the alerting | reporting pattern 1 in the acceleration alerting | reporting which CPU of a sub-control part performs, (b) is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting screen based on the alerting | reporting pattern 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting pattern distribution table in the promotion alerting | reporting process which CPU of a sub-control part performs. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the volume adjustment process which CPU of a sub control part performs. (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 the operation of the settlement switch, the medal discharge operation, the BET number update display, and the credit number update display ((a), (b), (c) are Embodiment 1 and Embodiment, respectively. Example 2, Example 3). FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the operation of the settlement switch, the medal discharge operation, the BET number update display, and the credit number update display ((d), (e), and (f) are the examples 4 and 4, respectively. Example 5, Example 6). 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 BET process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the adjustment process which CPU of a main control part performs in a BET 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 a game end. 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 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 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 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 promotion alerting | reporting 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 promotion alerting | reporting 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 promotion alerting | reporting 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). The control contents of the power interruption interrupt process (sub) executed when the CPU of the sub control unit receives the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit and when the initialization signal is inputted from the display control unit. It is a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (display) which CPU of a display control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (display) which CPU of a display control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the V blank interruption process which CPU of a display control part performs based on the input of a V blank interruption signal. (A) is a flowchart which shows the control content of the read completion interruption process which CPU of a display control part performs based on the input of a read completion interruption signal. (B) is a flowchart which shows the control content of the transfer end interruption process (2) which CPU of a display control part performs based on the input of a transfer end interrupt signal. (C) is a flowchart which shows the control content of the drawing end interruption process which CPU of a display control part performs based on the input of a drawing end interruption signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the display control confirmation process which CPU of a display control part performs in a timer interruption process (display). It is a block diagram which shows the modification of a structure of a slot machine.

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  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 10 settlement switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 190 display control board, 191 Display control unit, 191a CPU, 191b ROM, 191c RAM, 192 display control circuit, 200 graphic controller.

Claims (7)

A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result is displayed on a variable display device including a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. Is a slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state;
Based on the command signal transmitted from the game control means, provided with effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means for storing the magnitude of the game value that can be used for setting a bet;
Bet number storage means for storing bet numbers;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number in the bet number storage means in response to a betting operation using a game value stored in the game value storage means or insertion of a game medium,
The slot machine is
In accordance with the player's operation, a settlement operation means for instructing discharge of a number of game media corresponding to the magnitude of the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result in response to a player's operation,
The game control means includes
When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is used to put the betting number storage means into a non-betting number storage state. The number of game media corresponding to the game value corresponding to the bet number set in the control is discharged, and the operation of the settlement operation unit is detected again before the bet number is set again in the bet number storage unit. A checkout control means for controlling to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means in order to place the game value storage means in a non-game value storage state,
The variation control means for continuing the variable display of the variable display device from the start of the variable display of the symbol until the player operates the derivation operation means;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated by a player;
The production control means includes
Sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound according to the gaming state;
First timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second timing start means for starting timing based on the detection of the operation of the derivation operating means after the game is started;
In a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues until at least the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume, the first time measurement start means or the second time measurement start means measures the time. From the start of the operation until the operation of the derivation operation means is detected when the time that has elapsed without detection of the operation of the derivation operation means reaches a predetermined waiting time. Volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the sound effect;
The first waiting time is set as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound when the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is not executed once in one game. When the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect has already been executed at least once in one game and the operation of the derivation operation means is detected during the execution of the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect, A slot machine comprising: waiting time setting means for setting a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the sound volume . A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result is displayed on a variable display device including a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. Is a slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state;
Based on the command signal transmitted from the game control means, provided with effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means for storing the magnitude of the game value that can be used for setting a bet;
Bet number storage means for storing bet numbers;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number in the bet number storage means in response to a betting operation using a game value stored in the game value storage means or insertion of a game medium,
The slot machine is
In accordance with the player's operation, a settlement operation means for instructing discharge of a number of game media corresponding to the magnitude of the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result in response to a player's operation,
The game control means includes
When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the gaming value storage means is set in the gaming value storage means in order to put the gaming value storage means in a non-game value storage state. Control is performed to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the stored game value, and when the operation of the settlement operation means is detected again before the game value is stored again in the game value storage means, Checkout control means for performing control to discharge a number of game media corresponding to the game value corresponding to the bet number set in the bet number storage means in order to place the bet number storage means in a storage state in which the bet number is not set;
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a player's operation;
The variation control means for continuing the variable display of the variable display device from the start of the variable display of the symbol until the player operates the derivation operation means;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated by a player;
The production control means includes
Sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound according to the gaming state;
First timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second timing start means for starting timing based on the detection of the operation of the derivation operating means after the game is started;
In a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues until at least the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume, the first time measurement start means or the second time measurement start means measures the time. From the start of the operation until the operation of the derivation operation means is detected when the time that has elapsed without detection of the operation of the derivation operation means reaches a predetermined waiting time. Volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the sound effect;
The first waiting time is set as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound when the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is not executed once in one game. When the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect has already been executed at least once in one game and the operation of the derivation operation means is detected during the execution of the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect, A slot machine comprising: waiting time setting means for setting a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the sound volume . A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result is displayed on a variable display device including a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. Is a slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state;
Based on the command signal transmitted from the game control means, provided with effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means for storing the magnitude of the game value that can be used for setting a bet;
Bet number storage means for storing bet numbers;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number in the bet number storage means in response to a betting operation using a game value stored in the game value storage means or insertion of a game medium,
The slot machine is
In accordance with the player's operation, a settlement operation means for instructing discharge of a number of game media corresponding to the magnitude of the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result in response to a player's operation,
The game control means includes
When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is used to put the betting number storage means into a non-betting number storage state. Is added to the stored value of the gaming value storage means, and the settlement operation means is operated again before the betting number is set again in the betting number storage means. When it is detected, a checkout control means for controlling to discharge the number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means in order to place the game value storage means in a non-game value storage state. When,
The variation control means for continuing the variable display of the variable display device from the start of the variable display of the symbol until the player operates the derivation operation means;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated by a player;
The production control means includes
Sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound according to the gaming state;
First timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second timing start means for starting timing based on the detection of the operation of the derivation operating means after the game is started;
In a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues until at least the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume, the first time measurement start means or the second time measurement start means measures the time. From the start of the operation until the operation of the derivation operation means is detected when the time that has elapsed without detection of the operation of the derivation operation means reaches a predetermined waiting time. Volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the sound effect;
The first waiting time is set as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound when the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is not executed once in one game. When the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect has already been executed at least once in one game and the operation of the derivation operation means is detected during the execution of the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect, A slot machine comprising: waiting time setting means for setting a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the sound volume . A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result is displayed on a variable display device including a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. Is a slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state;
Based on the command signal transmitted from the game control means, provided with effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means for storing the magnitude of the game value that can be used for setting a bet;
Bet number storage means for storing bet numbers;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number in the bet number storage means in response to a betting operation using a game value stored in the game value storage means or insertion of a game medium,
The slot machine is
In accordance with the player's operation, a settlement operation means for instructing discharge of a number of game media corresponding to the magnitude of the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result in response to a player's operation,
The game control means includes
When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is used to put the betting number storage means into a non-betting number storage state. Is stored in the game value storage means in order to put the game value storage means into a non-game value storage state after controlling to discharge a number of game media corresponding to the game value corresponding to the bet number set in Checkout control means for controlling the discharge of a number of game media corresponding to the game value being played,
The variation control means for continuing the variable display of the variable display device from the start of the variable display of the symbol until the player operates the derivation operation means;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated by a player;
The production control means includes
Sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound according to the gaming state;
First timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second timing start means for starting timing based on the detection of the operation of the derivation operating means after the game is started;
In a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues until at least the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume, the first time measurement start means or the second time measurement start means measures the time. From the start of the operation until the operation of the derivation operation means is detected when the time that has elapsed without detection of the operation of the derivation operation means reaches a predetermined waiting time. Volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the sound effect;
The first waiting time is set as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound when the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is not executed once in one game. When the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect has already been executed at least once in one game and the operation of the derivation operation means is detected during the execution of the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect, A slot machine comprising: waiting time setting means for setting a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the sound volume . A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result is displayed on a variable display device including a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. Is a slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state;
Based on the command signal transmitted from the game control means, provided with effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means for storing the magnitude of the game value that can be used for setting a bet;
Bet number storage means for storing bet numbers;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number in the bet number storage means in response to a betting operation using a game value stored in the game value storage means or insertion of a game medium,
The slot machine is
In accordance with the player's operation, a settlement operation means for instructing discharge of a number of game media corresponding to the magnitude of the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result in response to a player's operation,
The game control means includes
When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the gaming value storage means is set in the gaming value storage means to put the gaming value storage means into a non-game value storage state. After performing control for discharging the number of game media corresponding to the stored game value, the betting number set in the betting number storage means is set to put the betting number storage means into a non-betting number storage state. Settlement control means for performing control for discharging a number of game media corresponding to the number of game values corresponding to the number,
The variation control means for continuing the variable display of the variable display device from the start of the variable display of the symbol until the player operates the derivation operation means;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated by a player;
The production control means includes
Sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound according to the gaming state;
First timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second timing start means for starting timing based on the detection of the operation of the derivation operating means after the game is started;
In a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues until at least the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume, the first time measurement start means or the second time measurement start means measures the time. From the start of the operation until the operation of the derivation operation means is detected when the time that has elapsed without detection of the operation of the derivation operation means reaches a predetermined waiting time. Volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the sound effect;
The first waiting time is set as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound when the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is not executed once in one game. When the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect has already been executed at least once in one game and the operation of the derivation operation means is detected during the execution of the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect, A slot machine comprising: waiting time setting means for setting a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the sound volume . A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result is displayed on a variable display device including a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. Is a slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the gaming state;
Based on the command signal transmitted from the game control means, provided with effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means for storing the magnitude of the game value that can be used for setting a bet;
Bet number storage means for storing bet numbers;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number in the bet number storage means in response to a betting operation using a game value stored in the game value storage means or insertion of a game medium,
The slot machine is
In accordance with the player's operation, a settlement operation means for instructing discharge of a number of game media corresponding to the magnitude of the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result in response to a player's operation,
The game control means includes
When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected in a state where the betting number is set in the betting number storage means, the betting number storage means is used to put the betting number storage means into a non-betting number storage state. After performing control to add the game value equivalent to the bet number set to the game value storage means to the game value storage means, the game value storage means Checkout control means for performing control to discharge a number of game media corresponding to the game value stored in
Derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units for instructing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a player's operation;
The variation control means for continuing the variable display of the variable display device from the start of the variable display of the symbol until the player operates the derivation operation means;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated by a player;
The production control means includes
Sound output control means for controlling the output of the effect sound according to the gaming state;
First timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second timing start means for starting timing based on the detection of the operation of the derivation operating means after the game is started;
In a state where the sound output control means is performing output control of the effect sound effect that continues until at least the derivation operation means is operated at a normal volume, the first time measurement start means or the second time measurement start means measures the time. From the start of the operation until the operation of the derivation operation means is detected when the time that has elapsed without detection of the operation of the derivation operation means reaches a predetermined waiting time. Volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the sound effect;
The first waiting time is set as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound when the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound is not executed once in one game. When the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect has already been executed at least once in one game and the operation of the derivation operation means is detected during the execution of the control for lowering the volume of the effect sound effect, A slot machine comprising: waiting time setting means for setting a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time as the predetermined waiting time for executing the control for lowering the sound volume .   The said adjustment control means does not perform the process based on operation of the said adjustment operation means, when the variable display of the said symbol is continuing in the said variable display apparatus, The said adjustment control means does not perform the process based on operation of the said adjustment operation means. A slot machine according to any one of the above.

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