JP5065604B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified.

  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 it is kept rotating from 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 is not yet stopped and is still in the rotated state. Some reels are regarded as having been stopped and their rotation is forcibly stopped (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  On the other hand, in recent years, there has been a display device provided separately from the reel and a movably provided accessory (mechanical structure) that is used to perform effects related to games. As an example of a machine, for example, at the start of a game, the display screen of the liquid crystal display provided above the reel is periodically vibrated as if an earthquake occurred, and the display area of the liquid crystal display can be opened and closed The door accessory provided in the screen is vibrated to the left and right in small increments in accordance with the vibration of the display screen, and the display screen and the door accessory are integrally operated periodically. There is one that performs the notice effect that suggests the winning result of the internal lottery to the player by stopping the effect (vibration) at any timing of the stop operation and displaying the internal winning result in the display area (Example If, see Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-17962 (FIG. 12) JP 2002-85630 A (FIG. 4) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-540 (page 14, FIG. 8)

  However, in the slot machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the reel rotation is forcibly stopped over time, assuming that the stop button has been operated. Therefore, the timing when a predetermined time elapses is determined. If the display result corresponding to the winning with the winning flag set can be derived, a winning may occur even if the player does not stop the 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 apply the control that does not forcibly stop the rotation of the reels as time elapses as described above. For example, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 3, the role provided movably is provided. If a situation in which the stop operation is not performed while the reel is rotated occurs when the control that does not forcibly stop the rotation of the reel as described above is applied to the effect performed by the object, In such a case, if the driving sound of an accessory is generated, there is a risk that it will cause trouble to surrounding players, as well as driving the accessory. There is a problem that a load is applied to the motor and the like, and the drive mechanism including the accessory is likely to deteriorate.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and even if the progress of the game is interrupted while the drive control of the movable member is being performed, the surrounding player may be disturbed by the drive sound of the movable member. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can effectively reduce the load applied to the drive source of the movable member and the deterioration of the drive mechanism including the movable member.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable, and capable of deriving and displaying a display result in each variable display area,
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of areas,
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the setting values having different ratios for determining whether the winning is allowed is selected, and one of the setting values is selected, and the selected setting value is set. Setting value setting means;
Data storage means for storing data for performing control of the game including setting value data indicating the setting value set by the setting value setting means in a readable and writable manner;
Holding means for holding data for controlling the game stored in the data storage means even when power supply to the slot machine is interrupted;
When the power to the slot machine is turned on, the control of the game held by the holding means without individually determining whether or not the set value data of the data for controlling the game is appropriate Stored data determination means for determining whether or not the data for performing a match with the data before power-off,
A first disabling of disabling the progress of the game when it is determined by the stored data determining means that the data for controlling the game held by the holding means does not match the data before power-off. And
Each time a game start operation is performed, the set value data is read from the data storage means, and the set value indicated by the read set value data is within a set value range that can be set by the set value setting means. Setting value data determining means for determining that the read setting value data is appropriate and determining that the read setting value data is not appropriate when not within the settable setting value range;
Whether or not the game is allowed to generate a prize at a rate corresponding to the set value indicated by the read set value data when the set value data determining means determines that the read set value data is appropriate. Pre-determining means for determining
Second disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the set value data determining means determines that the read set value data is not appropriate;
Based on the operation of the setting operation means, even when the progress of the game is disabled by the first disabling means and also when the progress of the game is disabled by the second disabling means. On the condition that the set value is newly set by the set value setting means, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is canceled, and the disablement canceling means for enabling the progress of the game,
Derivation operation means for instructing the display result to be derived in the variable display area in accordance with a player's operation;
Derivation operation enabling means for enabling detection of the derivation operation by the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display of the symbol;
Fluctuation control means for continuing the variable display in the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation until the derivation operation is effectively detected after the symbol variation display is started,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in a variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation when the derivation operation is effectively detected;
A movable member movably provided in the slot machine;
Drive control means for performing drive control of the movable member;
With
The drive control means includes
Drive start control means for starting drive control of the movable member based on a predetermined drive start condition being satisfied;
First drive stop control means for stopping the drive control of the movable member based on the fact that the derivation operation is effectively detected during the drive control of the movable member;
Drive timing start means for starting timing based on the establishment of the predetermined drive start condition;
Based on the fact that the time that the drive control of the movable member has not stopped by the first drive stop control means has reached a predetermined time since the drive timing start means has started timing, Second drive stop control means for stopping drive control of the member;
Including
The second drive stop control means continues the drive control until the movable member is positioned at the predetermined reference position when the movable member is not positioned at the predetermined reference position when stopping the drive control of the movable member. And then stop the drive control,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage means, the progress of the game is disabled, and a setting value is newly selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means. Otherwise, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage means, it is not a setting value automatically set by the slot machine, but a setting value selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means (general In addition, since the operation of the setting operation means is operated by an employee of the amusement store, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the amusement store side). Can do.
Further, when an effective derivation operation is detected before a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the drive control, the movable member is stopped by the first drive stop control means and the drive control is started. The drive control is forcibly stopped by the second drive stop control means when a valid derivation operation has not been detected since the game has been performed, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed with the game progress being interrupted. Thus, the drive sound of the movable member is continuously emitted and the surrounding players are prevented from being disturbed, and the deterioration of the drive mechanism member including the movable member and the load on the drive source are effectively prevented. It is reduced.
Further, when the drive control of the movable member is forcibly stopped by the second drive stop control means, the movable member is always stopped at a fixed reference position, so that the control when starting the next drive is performed. In addition, the game does not proceed and the player does not feel uncomfortable until the next drive is started and the movable member stops at a position other than the reference position.
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.
Note that enabling the detection of the derivation operation by the derivation operation means is a state in which the display result can be derived to the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation based on the detection of the derivation operation.
Further, when a display result is derived in the variable display area, the detection of the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display area is invalidated, that is, the derivation operation is not detected, or the derivation operation is detected. However, it is preferable that the derivation operation is regarded as not detected.
The variation control means continues the variable display of symbols until the derivation operation is detected effectively and a display result corresponding to the determination result of the predetermination means is derived in the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation. If it is, for example, an error may occur for some reason during the fluctuation display of the symbol, and the fluctuation display of the symbol may be temporarily stopped, and then the derivation operation is effective when the fluctuation display resumes. It is only necessary to continue the variable display of the symbols in the variable display area until it is detected.
The predetermined drive start condition is, for example, a derivation operation corresponding to all variable display areas when a game is started, that is, when an operation for instructing the start of the game is performed, or when a variable display of symbols is started. It may be when the detection of the derivation operation of the means is in an effective state, or when the derivation operation is detected effectively, that is, when an instruction for deriving the display result to any one of the variable display areas is given. It may be.
The drive control of the movable member by the drive control means is performed by the first drive stop control means or the second drive stop control means after the drive start control means starts drive control of the movable member. It includes control for continuously driving the movable member and control for intermittently driving the movable member until the drive control is stopped.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
Derivation operation promotion notifying means for executing promotion notification for prompting the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display of the symbol,
The derivation operation promotion informing means is
First notifying timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second notifying timing start means for starting timing based on the fact that the derivation operation is effectively detected after the game is started;
When the first notification timing start means or the second notification timing start means starts timing, and the time that has passed without the derivation operation being detected effectively reaches a predetermined notification waiting time. , Promotion notification starting means for starting the promotion notification;
Promotion notification ending means for ending the promotion notification being executed when the derivation operation is effectively detected during the execution of the promotion notification;
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, not only the promotion notification is performed when a state in which the derivation operation is not performed after the game is started continues for a predetermined notification waiting time, but the derivation operation corresponding to one of the variable display areas is performed. When the state where the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display is not performed is continued for a predetermined notification waiting time, the promotion notification is executed, thereby avoiding a reduction in the operating rate as much as possible. It becomes easy to determine the absence state of the player depending on whether or not the promotion notification is 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 in spite of the player's intention to play the game. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.
Also, starting the timing based on the start of the game means that, for example, when the predetermined change start condition is satisfied, that is, when an operation for instructing the start of the game is performed, or the change display of the symbol is started. In such a case, the timing is started at the timing caused by the start of the game, such as when the detection of the derivation operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to all the variable display areas is enabled.
In addition, starting timing based on the effective detection of the derivation operation means that the display result is displayed in the variable display area corresponding to the effective detection of the derivation operation when the derivation operation is detected effectively. And the like that start timing at the timing caused by the effective detection of the derivation operation.
Further, the first notification timing start means and the second notification timing start means may be configured by the same means as the drive timing start means, and the drive timing start means You may comprise by a separate means.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 2 ,
Main control means for controlling the game and outputting game control information corresponding to the game state;
When the execution of the effect is determined by the effect means provided in the slot machine based on the game control information output from the main control means connected to the main control means, and the execution of the effect is determined First sub-control means for outputting effect control information for instructing execution of the effect;
A second sub-control unit that is connected to the first sub-control unit and controls the effect unit based on the production control information output from the first sub-control unit;
With
The main control means includes the derivation operation validation means, the derivation operation invalidation means, the variation control means, and the derivation control means,
In addition to outputting game control information indicating that the game has started in response to the start of the game to the first sub-control means,
In response to the derivation operation being detected effectively, game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been detected effectively is output to the first sub-control means,
The first sub-control means includes the drive timing start means, the first notification timing start means, the second notification timing start means, the promotion notification start means, and the promotion notification end means,
The promotion notification start means has detected the derivation operation effectively after the first notification timing start means has started counting time by receiving game control information indicating that the game has started. When the time that has elapsed without receiving the game control information indicating that the predetermined notification waiting time has been reached, or when the game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been effectively detected has been received, When the time that has elapsed without receiving the game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been detected effectively has reached the predetermined notification waiting time since the notification timing start means has started timing, the promotion Production control information for instructing execution of the promotion production as notification is output to the second sub-control means,
The promotion notification ending means indicates that the derivation operation has been detected effectively after the promotion notification start means outputs the effect control information instructing execution of the promotion effect to the second sub-control means. When the control information is received, the production control information for instructing the end of the promotion production is output to the second sub-control means,
The second sub-control means is
When the production control information for instructing the execution of the promotion effect is received, control for executing the promotion effect by the effect means is performed,
When the production control information for instructing the end of the promotion effect is received, the control for ending the promotion effect being executed is performed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, 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 can be effectively reduced. .

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
Production control means for controlling the production according to the game state by sound output means provided in the slot machine,
The production control means is in a state in which production control is continuously performed at least until the derivation operation is effectively detected, and the derivation operation is effective after the drive timing start means starts timing. When the time that has elapsed without being detected reaches the predetermined time, control is performed to reduce the volume output from the sound output means.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the player is absent in the state in which the effects of the sound are continuously performed during the change of the design, the volume of the movable member is lowered and the surrounding player is inconvenienced by the decrease in the volume. It is prevented.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have “red 7 (black 7 in the figure)”, “blue 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “star” 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, 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 according to the gaming state within the range (in this embodiment, in the normal gaming state described later) 3 is a MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a regular bonus to be described later, 1), and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (for setting credits and bets). The payout switch 10 operated when the medal used is returned), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the reels 2L, 2C, 2 Stop switch 8L is operated to each stop of the rotation, 8C, 8R are provided.

  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).

  A liquid crystal display 51 is provided in the upper part of the front door, and a promotion notification for prompting a stop operation of a reel, which will be described later, and various effects related to the game are executed. In addition, a pair of left and right effect doors 60 as effect movable members are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 51 so as to be slidable in the left and right directions via slide rails (not shown). Is driven by stage door motors 56 and 57 (see FIG. 3) provided corresponding to the pair of left and right stage doors 60, respectively, to the front of the display area of the central liquid crystal display 51 Is opened and closed (see FIG. 22). In this embodiment, various effects using both the effect door 60 and the liquid crystal display 51 are implemented. As an example of this effect, for example, when a game is started, A vibration effect is implemented as a notice effect to notify a winning combination that may have been won by an internal lottery to be described later. Details of the vibration effect will be described later.

  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, a setting key switch 37 for switching to the setting change mode at the time of startup, and functioning as a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (out-run rate) of the lottery, and a power switch 39 operated when turning on / off the power.

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

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

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols on the variable display portions start to change, the game has started. Regardless of the time, the change of the symbols in the variable display section corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is continuously performed until any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. Yes.

  In addition, when the time elapsed since the game started and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have not been operated effectively reaches the first notification waiting time (60 seconds in this embodiment), the stop switch 8L , 8C, 8R are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a notification screen (see FIG. 22) as a promotion notification for prompting the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effectively operated during execution of the promotion notification, the promotion notification being executed is terminated.

  Further, after the rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the change of the symbols in the variable display portion is stopped and the display result is derived, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have not yet stopped rotating are displayed. In some cases, that is, when there is a variable display unit for which the display result is not derived, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated effectively after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are last operated effectively. The promotion notification is also executed when the elapsed time reaches the first notification waiting time (60 seconds).

  In addition, after the rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the change of the symbols in the variable display portion is stopped and the display result is derived, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have not yet stopped the rotation are displayed. In some cases, when the promotion notification is already executed in the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated effectively after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated effectively last. The promotion notification is executed when the elapsed time reaches the second notification waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment). The details of the promotion notification will be described later.

  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 of 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. The display control board 90 connected to the effect control board 90 and the display control board 190 connected to the effect control board 90 are supplied. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34, payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, 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, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply substrate 100, and detection signals of these connected switches are input. It is like that.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 100. The hopper motor 34 is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As the RAM 41c, a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) is used, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a is provided with a refresh register 41R (see FIG. 31) for performing this refresh operation. The refresh register 41R 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. The value is updated every execution time of one instruction. Is called.

  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.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected with electric components such as the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, the door motors 56 and 57 for the effect, and these electric components are mounted on the effect control board 90 to be described later. It is driven based on the control by the sub-control unit 91.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, a sub control unit 91 for effect control, an effect LED 52 and a reel. A lamp driving circuit 93 that controls the driving of the LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a reset circuit that gives a reset signal to the CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the CPU 91a 95, a motor drive circuit 96 for controlling the drive of the production door motors 56 and 57, other circuits, and the like are mounted, and the CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to produce an effect. Control circuit mounted on the production control board 90 Directly or indirectly controls each unit. In addition, a command for instructing display of a display image by the liquid crystal display 51 is transmitted to the display control board 190 via the I / O port 91d. A command transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the display control board 190 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the display control board 190 to the effect control board 90.

  Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer interrupt. 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. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  Further, unlike the CPU 41a, when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal (INT), the CPU 91a interrupts the process even when an interrupt process based on another interrupt is being executed. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the top, and even if another interrupt occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

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

  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 control by the control unit 191.

  The display control board 190 is constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU 191a, a ROM 191b, a RAM 191c, and an I / O port 191d in the same manner as the main control unit 41, and a liquid crystal display according to a command transmitted from the effect control board 90 The display control unit 191 that controls the display of the display 51, the liquid crystal drive circuit 92 that controls the drive of the liquid crystal display 51, and other circuits are mounted. The CPU 191a receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 90. Thus, display control of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed.

  The display control unit 191 is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure. While the backup power is being supplied, the CPU 191a performs a refresh operation and the data stored in the RAM 191c is stored. It is supposed to be retained.

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

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

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

  The CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis On the condition that the data value is also correct, the processing state of the CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, 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 executes a set value determination process for determining whether or not a set value used for the internal lottery in the internal lottery process described later is an appropriate value.

  In the set value determination process, the set value determination process 1 for determining whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery is within an appropriate range (1 to 6), the set value used for the internal lottery, and the setting set when the setting is changed Setting value determination processing 2 for determining whether or not the values match, whether the setting value used for the internal lottery of the current game and the setting value used for the internal lottery of the previous game match The set value determination process 3 to be determined is executed for each game.

  In the setting value determination process 1, when the setting value used for the internal lottery is not a value in the proper range, or in the setting value determination process 2, the setting value used for the internal lottery, the setting value set when the setting is changed, If the set values do not match or the set value used for the internal lottery of the current game does not match the set value used for the internal lottery of the previous game in the set value determination process 3, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal. The RAM abnormal error code is set and controlled to the RAM abnormal error state to disable the progress of the game. As described above, unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new setting is made in the setting change mode described above. It will not be released until a value is set.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The gaming state winning combination table is stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41 and is used to determine the combination determined to be winning in the internal lottery. The combination determined according to the game state is shown. In this slot machine 1, as a special role, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2) are JAC, cherry, 1 piece (1), 1 piece (2), a bell, Replay is defined as a re-playing role.

  In the regular bonus game state, JAC, Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and Bells, which are small roles, are determined as winning roles, and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery in the regular bonus. Is done. In the normal gaming state, a regular bonus that is a special role, a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a cherry that is a small role, 1 (1), 1 (2) and a bell, and a replay that is a re-game Is determined as a winning combination, and is a lottery target in an internal lottery in a normal gaming state.

  In this embodiment, in the regular bonus game state, in addition to cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and a bell, JAC is determined as a small winning role, but regular bonus game Also in the state, as in the normal gaming state, only the cherry, one (1), one (2), and the bell may be determined as winning small combinations.

  JAC wins when a combination of “Bell-Bell-Watermelon” is found on any of the winning lines in the regular bonus, and 15 medals are paid out, but this combination is available in gaming states other than the regular bonus. Even if it does not, it will not be a JAC prize. Cherry is awarded when the “Cherry” symbol is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, and 2 medals are paid out in the normal gaming state and 15 in the regular bonus. It is. If the “Cherry” symbol stops at the upper or lower level of the left reel, the combination of cherries will be aligned on the two winning lines L2 and L4 or the winning lines L3 and L5. It means that the cherries are won on the winning line, and 4 cards are paid out in the normal gaming state. In the regular bonus, the total number is 30, but exceeds the upper limit of 15, so in this case, 15 are paid out. One (1) will be awarded when the combination of “Blue 7-Red 7-Watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, one in the normal gaming state, and in the regular bonus 15 medals are paid out. One (2) will be awarded when the combination of “Red 7-Blue 7-Watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, one in the normal gaming state, and in the regular bonus 15 medals are paid out. Bell is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is placed on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 8 medals are paid out in the normal gaming state and 15 medals in the regular bonus. It is. The payout of medals when these small roles are won will be described later.

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

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state 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. 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 reaches 466. 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 simply referred to as “bonus”.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery decides whether or not the winning of each winning combination is allowed before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, an internal lottery random number obtained, the number of bets set by the player, and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the set value are determined. Is called.

  The reference of the combination according to the game state is performed according to the combination table according to the game state shown in FIG. When the gaming state is a regular bonus (including a case where the bonus is provided during a big bonus), JAC, cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and bell are read in order as an internal lottery target role, When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), bell, and replay are in turn as the internal lotteries. Read out. However, if the winning flag of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is set in the game before the previous game, and the game is carried over without winning based on the flag, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1 ), Big Bonus (2) will not be a target for internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined for the internal lottery target combination is sequentially added to the internal lottery random number, and when the addition result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. When the winning is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. The determination value number is read according to the storage address of the determination value number registered in the role-specific table stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit 41.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an example of the role-specific table. 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 for each combination is registered corresponding to the number of bets (BET) set by the player. This is because even if they have the same combination, the winning probabilities may differ depending on the number of bets. In addition, the number of determination values according to the number of bets for each combination 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”).

  In the role-specific table, as shown in FIG. 4B, regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), JAC, cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), bell, replay The storage addresses for the number of judgment values are registered.

  The regular bonus is a role that is an object of an internal lottery in the normal gaming state, and a storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state is registered. For the regular bonus, the common flag is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value.

  The big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are internal lottery targets in the normal gaming state, and the storage addresses for the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state are registered. . For the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), the common flag is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value.

  The JAC is a role that is subject to internal lottery only with the regular bonus, and the storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 1 with the regular bonus is registered. The common flag for this combination is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and Bell are roles that are subject to internal lottery in both the regular bonus and the normal gaming state, and correspond to 1 bet with the regular bonus. A storage address for the number of determination values and a storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state are registered. Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2) have a common flag of 1, and storage addresses for the same number of judgment values are registered for each bet regardless of the set value. Yes. For the bell, the common flag is 0, and the storage address of the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value corresponding to each bet number.

  Replay is a combination that is a target of an internal lottery in the normal gaming state, and a storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state is registered. The common flag of this combination is 1, and the storage address of the common determination value number is registered regardless of the set value corresponding to each bet number.

  Also, the number of medals to be paid out when winning each winning combination is registered in the role-specific table. Of course, only the JAC, Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2) and Bells that are the payouts of medals when winning a prize are included. Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and Bell can be awarded when the number of bets is 1 (regular bonus) or 3 (normal game state). When the bet number is 1, that is, when the gaming state is in the regular bonus, more medals are paid out than when the bet number is 3, that is, when the gaming state is in the normal gaming state. In addition, when “cherry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel, the combination of cherries is aligned on the two pay lines as described above, so the total number of payouts is paid out. It will be. In this embodiment, since the number of cherries paid out is 2 in the normal gaming state, 4 medals are paid out. In the regular bonus, the number of cherries paid out is 15, but the total number exceeds the upper limit of 15, so in this case, 15 medals are paid out.

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

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on addresses registered in the role-specific table. The storage area for the number of determination values is provided in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 in the development model, and in the address area allocated to the ROM 41b in the main control unit 41 in the mass production model.

  For example, the addresses ADD + 36 and ADD + 74 are addresses that are referred to regardless of the bet number and the set value when the target of the internal lottery is JAC and replay, respectively, 2245 is acquired as the number of determination values.

  The address ADD is an address that is referred to when the number of bets is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state, when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 1, and at this time, the value stored here 31 is acquired as the number of determination values. Addresses ADD + 2, ADD + 4, ADD + 6, ADD + 8, and ADD + 10 are addresses that are referenced when the number of bets is 3, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 2 to 6 in the normal gaming state. is there. Regarding the regular bonus, when the number of bets is 3, the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value. However, since the same number of determination values is stored, the regular bonus of any set value is stored. The winning probability is the same.

  Addresses ADD + 12, ADD + 14, ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20, and ADD + 22 are each when the number of bets is 3, that is, when the target for internal lottery is a big bonus (1) and the set value is 1 to 6 in the normal gaming state The address to be referenced. Addresses ADD + 24, ADD + 26, ADD + 28, ADD + 30, ADD + 32, and ADD + 34 are each when the number of bets is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state, when the internal lottery target is a big bonus (2) and the set value is 1-6 The address to be referenced. For the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), the number of judgment values referred to when the number of bets is 3 is individually stored according to the set value, and a different number of judgment values is stored. The winning probabilities differ depending on the set value.

  The address ADD + 38 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 1, that is, in the regular bonus, when the target character of the internal lottery is cherry. The address ADD + 40 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 3, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is cherry in the normal gaming state. The number of judgment values for cherry is registered according to the number of bets, but since the same value is registered, the winning probability of cherry is the same regardless of whether it is a regular bonus or a normal gaming state Become. The number of determination values is also registered in the same way for addresses ADD + 42 and ADD + 44 for one sheet (1), and the number of determination values is also registered for addresses ADD + 46 and ADD + 48 for one sheet (2).

  Addresses ADD + 50, ADD + 52, ADD + 54, ADD + 56, ADD + 58, and ADD + 60 are addresses that are referenced when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is a bell and the set value is 1 to 6 in the regular bonus. is there. Since the same value is registered in each of the addresses ADD + 50 and ADD + 52, ADD + 54 and ADD + 56, and ADD + 58 and ADD + 60, the set value 1 and the set value 2, the set value 3 and the set value 4 and the set value are set at the regular bonus time. With 5 and the set value 6, the winning probability of the bell is the same.

  Addresses ADD + 62, ADD + 64, ADD + 66, ADD + 68, ADD + 70, and ADD + 72 are addresses that are referenced when the number of bets is 3, that is, in the normal game state, when the target character of the internal lottery is the bell and the set value is 1-6. It is. Since different values are registered in the addresses ADD + 62, ADD + 64, ADD + 66, ADD + 68, ADD + 70, and ADD + 72, the winning probability of the bell varies depending on the set value in the normal gaming state.

  FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing examples of the relationship between the value of the random number for internal lottery and the number of determination values of each combination and the winning combination. FIG. 6 shows an example in the normal game state, and FIG. 7 shows an example in the small role game. Both FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show an example in which the set value is 6, and also show an example in which neither a regular bonus nor a big bonus winning flag is set.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in the normal gaming state, the roles that are the targets of the internal lottery are regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), cherry, 1 (1), 1 ( 2) Bell and replay. In the setting value 6, the number of determination values is 31, 20, 40, 96, 163, 163, 2082, and 2245, respectively. First, the regular bonus that is the target of the internal lottery is won when 16353 to 16383, in which the addition result overflows by adding 31 judgment values, is acquired as a random number for internal lottery.

  Next, for the big bonus (1) that is the subject of the internal lottery, the addition result overflows by adding 51, which is the sum of the regular bonus judgment value number 31 and the big bonus (1) judgment value number 20. Is obtained when 16333 to 16352 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery. Similarly, Big Bonus (2) is obtained when 16293-16332 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and Cherry is 1 (1) when 16197-16292 is acquired as random number for internal lottery. When 16034-16196 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, 1 (2), when 15871-16033 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, When it is acquired as a random number for use, the replay is determined to be winning when 11544 to 13788 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery.

  The approximate winning probabilities calculated for each combination based on the number of judgment values are as follows: regular bonus (1), big bonus (1), big bonus (2), cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2 ), Bell and Replay, 1 / 528.5, 1 / 819.2, 1 / 409.6, 1 / 170.1, 1 / 100.5, 1 / 100.5, 1 / 7.9 1 / 7.3. When 0-11543 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the regular bonus, JAC, cherry, 1 piece (1), 1 piece (2), and the bell are subject to internal lottery, and the number of determination values is 27, 96, 163, Since 163, 15919, 16357 to 16383, 16261 to 16356, 16098 to 16260, 15935 to 16907, and 16 to 15934 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, it is determined that they are winning. In addition, the approximate winning probabilities of the respective combinations are 1 / 606.8, 1 / 170.1, 1 / 100.5, 1 / 100.5, and 1 / 1.03. When 0 to 15 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  Next, acquisition of random numbers for internal lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The random numbers for the internal lottery are acquired by extracting random numbers from the random number generation circuit 42 by the hardware random number function and processing them by software by the CPU 41a. Note that the least significant bit of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 or the processed random number is called the 0th bit, and the most significant bit is called the 15th bit.

  FIG. 8A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the random number generation circuit 42 in detail. As shown in the figure, the random number generation circuit 42 includes a pulse generation circuit 42a, a lower counter 42b, and an upper counter 42c. Each of the lower counter 42b and the upper counter 42c is an 8-bit (1 byte) counter, the lower counter 42b is the 0th to 7th bits, and the upper counter 42c is a total of 16 bits from the 8th to 15th bits. The data signal is output.

  The pulse generation circuit 42a outputs a pulse signal at a frequency (preferably relatively prime) that is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 41a and is not an integral multiple thereof. The pulse signal output from the pulse generation circuit 42a is clocked into the lower counter 42b.

  The lower counter 42b alternately inverts the 0th bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit 42a. Assuming that positive logic is applied, a logical value of H level corresponds to 1 and a logical value of L level corresponds to 0. In the case of negative logic, a logic value of 1 may be read as L level, and a logic value of 0 may be read as H level. When the level of the 0th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the 0th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the level of the 1st bit data signal is changed to H level. Inverted alternately with L level.

  Similarly, when the level of the (m−1) th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the (m−1) th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the mth bit data The signal level is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level. The carry signal is output every time the level of the seventh bit data signal changes from H level, that is, the logical value of the seventh bit data signal changes from 1 to 0. The carry signal output from the lower counter 42b is clocked into the upper counter 42c.

  The upper counter 42c alternately inverts the eighth bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a carry signal is input from the lower counter 42b. Each time the level of the 9th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, the level of the 9th bit data signal is alternately inverted between H level and L level. Similarly, every time the level of the m−1th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, the level of the mth bit data signal is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level.

  The logic value of a 16-bit data signal in which the data signal of the lower counter 42b is the lower 8 bits and the data signal of the upper counter 42c is the upper 8 bits is 0 (0000H) every time the pulse generation circuit 42a outputs the pulse signal. ) → 1 (0001H) → 2 (0002H) →... → 65535 (FFFFH) The values are updated so as to be continuous every update, and the maximum value 65535 (FFFFH) is next to the initial value 0 (0000H). The value circulates and is output from the random number generation circuit 42.

  The sampling circuit 43 includes a latch circuit, and latches and latches a 16-bit data signal output from the random number generation circuit 42 at that time based on a sampling command (when the start switch 7 is operated) from the CPU 41a. Output the data signal. The CPU 41a extracts numerical data corresponding to the data signal input from the sampling circuit 43 via the I / O port 41d as a random number generated by the random number generation circuit. In the following description, the data signal output from the random number generation circuit 42 is described as a random number corresponding to the logical value.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram until the CPU 41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 into a random number for internal lottery by software. The random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is stored in a 16-bit general-purpose register 41GR included in the CPU 41a.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is stored in the general-purpose register 41GR, the CPU 41a uses the calculation register to store the lower byte (the value extracted from the lower counter 42b) of the general-purpose register 41GR and the upper byte. The value (the value extracted from the upper counter 42c) is exchanged.

  Next, the CPU 41a performs an OR operation on the value of the random number obtained by exchanging the upper byte and the lower byte for the extracted random number with 8080H. Since the processing work of the CPU 41a is 1 byte, the logical OR operation is actually performed sequentially on the upper byte and the lower byte. By this OR operation, the 15th bit and the 7th bit are always 1. Furthermore, the CPU 41a shifts the upper 1 byte (8th bit to 15th bit) to the lower bit by bit, and inserts 1 into the empty 15th bit.

  The CPU 41a uses the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR at this time as a random number for internal lottery, and sequentially adds the number of determination values for each combination. Since the 15th and 14th bits of the random number for internal lottery are always 1, the random number for internal lottery is a random number having a size of 14 bits (16384), which is substantially 0 to 16383. It takes a value.

  Note that interrupts to the CPU 41a are prohibited from the extraction of random numbers from the random number generation circuit 42 to the end of processing. This is to prevent the contents of the general-purpose register 41GR from being rewritten in the interrupt processing routine when an interrupt is generated to the CPU 41a.

  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 one 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 referred stop control table is drawn. 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. 9, the table index stores the top address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored for each gaming state, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state). ing.

  Specifically, in the normal gaming state, cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), bell, replay, big bonus (1) (+ lose), 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, loser For each, the top address of the area where the data for table creation is stored is stored, and for regular bonus, table creation for each of Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), Bell, JAC, Loss Stores the start address of the area where the business data is stored. In addition, even when the gaming state is different or the winning situation of the combination is different, the same control is applied (for example, in the case of cherry winning in the normal gaming state and in the case of cherry winning in the regular bonus) In the case of applying the control, or in the case of applying the same control for the big bonus (1) + replay winning, the big bonus (2) + replay winning, and the regular bonus + replay winning) The same address is stored as the start address of the area where the table creation data is stored. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data. .

  The table creation data is composed of drawn-in frame number data indicating the number of drawn-in frames corresponding to the stop operation position, and an address of drawn-in frame number data to be referred to in accordance with the reel stop status.

  The number-of-drawing frame data referenced 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, or left Depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and in the situation where any one of the reels is stopped, Since it may vary depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, the address of the number of frames to be drawn to be referred to is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, and based on the top address of the table creation data , It is possible to specify the address of the number of frame data to be referred to according to each situation, and it is necessary according to each situation from this identified address. It has to be able to identify the lead-frame number data. Even if the reel stop status and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, the same address is registered as the address for the number of drawn frames when the same number of drawn frames is applied. In such a case, the same data for the number of drawn frames is referred to.

  The drawn frame number data is data that can specify the number of drawn frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Although not particularly shown, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined with respect to one reel, and these areas include the reel reference position. 1 to 21 are assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. The number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the number of drawn frames data so that the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the number of drawn frames data. It has become.

  In the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data as described above, the timing corresponding to each area number is positioned at the stop reference position (for example, the lower symbol area of the perspective window 3) ( This is a table in which the number of frames to be drawn when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number 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 game state and the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Then, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired head address, and the address of the number of frames to be drawn for each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels are rotating is acquired from the specified table creation data, and the acquired address The drawing frame number data of each reel stored in is developed and a stop control table is created for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel is stopped or any two reels are stopped, the top address obtained at the start of reel rotation, that is, the table creation data corresponding to the game state and the internal winning state of the game is stored. The table creation data is identified based on the head address, and the address of the number of frames to be drawn in the non-stop 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 number-of-drawing frame data of each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for 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 drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired 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 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 drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the region (stop point) corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn from the region (stop operation point) corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position ( For example, it stops in the lower symbol area of the see-through window 3).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as the top address of the storage area for the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state. In the creation data, only one address is stored as the address of the storage area for the number of drawn frame data corresponding to the stop status of one 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 number-of-drawing frame number data corresponding to the stop status of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created with reference to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of four symbols 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 addition, in the table index, the number of drawn-in frames is drawn so that the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and no winning combination is arranged, corresponding to the case where any combination is won. Stores the address of the specified table creation data, and stores the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn in is determined so that none of the roles will be matched, corresponding to the case where the game is won ing. Therefore, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and the number of drawing frames to be drawn is set so that the winning combination is not aligned. While the reel stop control is performed, if a win is won, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn that do not have any combination is defined, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so as to stop them together. The symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

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

  In addition, the table index includes a range of 4 replays corresponding to the case where a replay player is elected with a special role carried over from before the previous game (such as big bonus (1) + replay). The address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. As will be described later, “replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range, so if the special player is carried over from before the previous game, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Regardless of the operation timing, the re-game players will always win together. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, regarding the “bell” and “replay” symbols, all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, with an interval of 4 frames or less. It can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range. In other words, when the winning flags of bell, replay, and JAC are set, the winning combination can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player.

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

  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.

  In addition, when the winning flag of JAC is set and the left reel is still rotating, the “bell” symbol must be placed on the winning line L1 within the pull-in range of 4 frames as the middle reel stop control table. A pull-in stop control table is created, and as a right reel stop control table, a stop control table is always created in which the “watermelon” symbol is drawn onto the pay line L1 within the pull-in range of 4 frames, and the mid-reel pay line L1 is also created. In the state where the “bell” symbol is stopped or the “watermelon” symbol is stopped on the winning line L1 of the right reel, the “bell” symbol is used as a stop control table for the left reel, and the winning line is drawn in the drawing range of 4 frames. When a stop control table to be drawn onto L1 is created and the middle reel is stopped before the left reel, a “bell” symbol is placed on the winning line L1. If the right reel is stopped before the left reel, the “watermelon” symbol is drawn on the winning line L1, and then the “bell” is always placed on the winning line L1 when the left reel is stopped. Control to draw the symbol is performed. In the left reel, the “bell” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are not arranged in succession. For this reason, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player, JAC can always be won, and JAC and Cherry do not win at the same time.

  At the start of reel rotation, the above-described stop control table corresponding to the internal winning state is created as a stop control table for the left reel, and any one of the middle reel and the right reel is stopped. Even if both the middle reel and the right reel are stopped, if the symbols that make up the winning combination are on the winning line, The stop control table corresponding to the internal winning state is created as a stop control table for the left reel unless there is a possibility that it will occur.

  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 important work, general work, special work, set value work 1 to 3, non-saved work, unused area, and 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 1 is a work in which a set value used when performing lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode), 1 is set. The setting value newly set at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode) is stored. The set value work 2 is a set value used when determining whether or not the set value read from the set value work 1 when the lottery is performed in the internal lottery process matches the set value stored at the end of the setting. Is stored, and the setting value newly set at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode) is stored. The set value work 3 is whether or not the set value read from the set value work 1 when the lottery is performed in the internal lottery process matches the set value used when the lottery is performed in the internal lottery process of the previous game. This is a work for storing the setting value used when determining whether the setting value of the previous game, that is, the setting value newly set at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode) is stored. When the lottery is performed in the internal lottery process for each game, the value is updated to the value read from the set value work 1. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is satisfied by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

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

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

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

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

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used 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 is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, etc. And is transmitted every 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 standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and is transmitted when the transition to the standby state is made after a certain time has elapsed without setting the bet amount after the end of one game.

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

  The 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 a stop state is transmitted, and a reset operation is performed to indicate the error state. At the time of cancellation, 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 effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect door motors 56 and 57 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 55, and the lighting for each of the plurality of types of performance patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices such as the drive modes of the door motors 56 and 57 are registered, and the CPU 91a corresponds to the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table when the command is received. The control device corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to among the registered control patterns, and the rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the CPU 91a receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and performs control corresponding to the newly acquired 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.

  In the present embodiment, a vibration effect pattern 1 and a vibration effect pattern 2 described later are registered as one of the effect patterns. When the CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the vibration effect pattern 1 or the vibration effect pattern 2 is registered. Is set as an effect pattern to be executed in the game in accordance with the selection rate registered in the effect table.

  In addition, timing is started after receiving the reel rotation start command or the reel stop command, and when a predetermined time has elapsed since the timing is started, either the notification pattern 1 or the notification pattern 2 of the promotion notification is set to a predetermined value. It is set as a notification pattern to be executed according to the selection rate (see FIG. 23).

  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.

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

  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.

  The CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs RAM parity adjustment so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c becomes 0 each time the timer interrupt process (sub) that is periodically executed is executed. Data is calculated and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and is based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. It is designed to return to the production state before the interruption. 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.

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

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

  If it is determined in step Sa2 that the voltage drop signal is not input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (Sa3), the state of the stop switch 36 is acquired, and a specific register of the CPU 41a is acquired. The valid / invalid of the stop function is set in (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 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. An error code indicating abnormality is set in the register (Sa10), and the process proceeds to error processing 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 is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set. If the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa9 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored at the time of power interruption. In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, so an error code indicating a 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. 11, 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 confirmed, it is determined whether or not the error code is an error code indicating a RAM abnormal error (Sb3), and the error code indicates an error code indicating a RAM abnormal error. In this case, after initialization 1 is performed to initialize all the storage areas except the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c (Sb4), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sb3 that the error code is not an error other than a RAM abnormality, it is determined whether an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected (Sb5), and the reset / setting switch 38 is detected. If the operation of the reset switch 23 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 returns to the step Sb4. 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 abnormality error, the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated to return to the original processing even if the error state is canceled. In the case of error processing due to a RAM abnormality error, the error state is not canceled even if the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if it is determined in step Sa9 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and therefore the unstored work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the RAM 41c are initialized. After performing initialization 3 (Sa11), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (Sa12). Next, each register is restored to the state before the power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa13), the interrupt is permitted (Sa14), and the process that was executed last before the power interruption is returned.

  If the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state in the step of Sa6, after executing initialization 1 for initializing all storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area (Sa15), The value (0 at this time) stored in the set value work is corrected to 1 (Sa16). Next, an interrupt is permitted (Sa17), and the setting change process shown in FIG. 12, that is, 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. 12, the setting value stored in the setting value work 1 of the RAM 41c (the value of the setting value work 1 is corrected to 1 before shifting to the setting changing process. Is 1) (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.

  Further, 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 all of the set value works 1 to 3 in the RAM 41c, and the set value is confirmed. After that (Sc7), the process waits 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 flow returns to the flowchart of FIG. 10 and the game process is started.

  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 or not the stored data is normal. If the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the process proceeds to an abnormal error process. In the error processing due to the RAM abnormal error, an error code indicating the RAM abnormal error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no processing is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled. If the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, interrupts are not permitted. Therefore, once the process shifts to error processing due to a RAM error, the setting key switch 37 is activated and interrupts are permitted. Until it is interrupted, no power interruption processing is performed even if the 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, and the destruction diagnosis data is not newly set. Even if the game is started, the game cannot be resumed even if the CPU 41a is restarted except when the setting key switch 37 is turned on.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the CPU 41a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  FIG. 14 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, a random number acquisition process is performed (Se1). In this random number acquisition process, a random number value for internal lottery is acquired based on the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42.

  In the random number acquisition process, as shown in FIG. 15, first, interrupts are prohibited (Se21). Next, 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 value of the latched random number is input from the I / O port 41d and extracted. The random number value extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is stored in the general-purpose register 41G (Se22).

  Next, the lower byte value and upper byte value of the random number stored in the general-purpose register 41G are exchanged with each other using the register for circle calculation (Se23). Next, the value of the random number stored in the general-purpose register 41G is ORed with 8080h (Se24). Further, the upper byte (15th to 8th bits) is shifted downward by 1 bit, and 1 is inserted into the empty 15th bit. At this time, the value stored in the general-purpose register 41G is acquired as a random number for internal lottery (Se25). Then, after permitting the interrupt prohibited in the step of Se21 (Se26), the random number acquisition process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after the random number acquisition process in the step Se <b> 1, the setting values stored in the setting value works 1 to 3 of the RAM 41 c are read out and stored in the setting value used for the lottery, that is, the setting value work 1. A set value determination process is performed to determine whether or not the set value is appropriate.

  In the setting value determination process, whether or not the setting value used for the internal lottery of the current game is within a proper range, the setting value used for the internal lottery of the current game and the previous setting change was set. The current game is determined by determining whether or not the set value matches, and whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery of the current game and the set value used for the internal lottery of the previous game match. It is determined whether or not the setting value used for the internal lottery is an appropriate value, and if it is determined that the setting value is not an appropriate value in at least one of the determinations, the above-described RAM abnormality error is indicated. As in the case where the data is stored in the register and the process proceeds to error processing, and it is determined that the data in the RAM 41c is not normal at the time of activation, an error state due to a RAM abnormal error occurs and the progress of the game is disabled. You have me.

  Returning to FIG. 14, if the set value is appropriate in the set value determination process in the step Se <b> 2, the value stored in the set value work 3, that is, the set value used for the lottery in the previous game is set to the set value 1. The stored value, that is, the set value used for the lottery in the current game is updated (Se3).

  Next, in accordance with the current gaming state, the combinations registered as internal lottery targets in the gaming state-specific combination table of FIG. 4A are sequentially read (Se4). It is determined whether or not the type of the read role is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) (Se5). If the type of the combination read in the step of Se5 is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2), the type of the combination read to the RAM 41c in the previous game is the regular bonus, big bonus (1 ) Or a big bonus (2) winning flag has already been set, and it is determined whether or not it has been carried over without winning based on the winning flag (Se6). If the type of the read combination is not the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2), the process proceeds to the step of Se7 as it is.

  If the winning flag of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) has already been set in the step of Se6, the process returns to the step of Se4 and further reads the next registered role in the gaming state-specific role table. (Regular Bonus, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) are first registered in the gaming state-specific combination table, and the lottery process will not be terminated by this). Even if the type of the read combination is regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), if any winning flag of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is not set , Go to the step of Se7.

  In the step of Se7, the number of bets (the number of bets) set in the step of Sd1 is further read, and the combination corresponding to the number of bets read in the step of Se4 and the number of BETs is shared in the role-specific table of FIG. Get the setting status of. As a result, it is determined whether or not a common flag is set for the read combination and number of BETs (Se8).

  If the common flag is set, the determination value number stored in the address registered in the role-specific table of FIG. 4B is acquired for the read combination and BET number (Se9). And it progresses to the step of Se11. If the common flag is not set, the determination value number stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the set value is acquired for the read role and BET number (Se10). And it progresses to the step of Se11.

  In the step of Se11, the number of determination values acquired in the step of Se9 or Se10 is added to the random number value for internal lottery, and the result of the addition is used as a new random number value for internal lottery. Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the random number for internal lottery (Se12). When an overflow occurs in the step of Se12, the winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 41c (Se13). Then, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If no overflow has occurred in the step of Se12, it is determined whether or not there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the combinations determined as the targets of internal lottery for the gaming state of the game (Se14). If there is a combination that has not yet been processed, the process returns to the process of Se4, and the process continues with the next combination registered in the gaming state-specific combination table being processed. If there is no combination not to be processed, the internal lottery process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd3.

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

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

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

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

  If it is determined in Sf8 that the insertion error has occurred, or if a payout error is determined in Sf9, an error code indicating the insertion / discharge error during reel rotation is set in the register (Sf10). ), The process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 11 (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 error processing shown in FIG. 11 (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.

  As described above, in the reel rotation processing, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected is continued until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Then, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 3, that is, interrupting the start process or the game process at an interval of 0.56 ms. .

  In the timer interrupt process (main), interrupts are first prohibited (Sg1). 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 (Sg2).

  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 (Sg3). In the step of Sg3, 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, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sg4), and 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 Sg8 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sg23 described later is executed (Sg5).

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is 1 (ie, timer interrupt 2) by referring to the minute counter value (Sg6). Reel start processing (Sg7) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Sg8) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, the motor phase signal standby process (Sg9) 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 Sg2 is restored (Sg20). The interrupt prohibited in the step is permitted (Sg21), and the process returns to the state before the interrupt.

  Further, in the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sg6, LED dynamic display processing (Sg10) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sg11), random number update processing for updating various software random numbers (Sg12), time counter update processing for updating various time counters (Sg13), command transmission for transmitting commands stored in the command queue to the effect control board 90 After the processing (Sg14) and the external output signal update processing (Sg15) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, the registers saved in the stack area in Sg2 are restored (Sg20), and the interrupts prohibited in the step of Sg1 are permitted. Then (Sg21), the process returns to the state before the interruption.

  If the timer interrupt 3 or the timer interrupt 4 is found in the step of Sg4, it is further determined whether or not it is 3 by referring to the counter value for wake-up, that is, the timer interrupt 4 (Sg16). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt 3, port input processing (Sg17) for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port, passing the origin of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R during rotation (reel reference) (Passing position) to detect the occurrence of a reel rotation error, check if the stop preparation is complete, and if the stop preparation is complete and if it is rotating at a constant speed, the spinning reel Based on the detection signal of various switches, these various switches satisfy the detection conditions. After sequentially executing the switch input determination process (Sg19) for determining whether or not, the register saved in the stack area in Sg2 is restored (Sg20), and the interrupts prohibited in the step of Sg1 are permitted (Sg21). Return to the process before inclusion.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 at the step of Sg16, 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 (Sg22), the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted, the stop process (Sg23) for starting the brake by the two-phase excitation when it is time to stop, and the brake in the stop process After executing the final stop process (Sg24) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start, the registers saved in the stack area in Sg2 are restored (Sg20), and the interrupts prohibited in the step of Sg1 are permitted. (Sg21), the process returns to the state before the interruption.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the stop switch process executed in the timer interrupt 4 of the timer interrupt process (main) described above by the CPU 41a.

  In the stop switch process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been detected for all reels in the order of left, middle, and right (Sh1, Sh2). If no stop operation has been detected for all reels, The stop switch process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In addition, when a stop operation of any reel is detected in the step of Sh1, the stop operation position set for the work corresponding to the stop reel is referred to by referring to the stop control table corresponding to the reel. The area number to be the stop position is identified from the area number including the number of steps (Sh3), and the number of steps required from the current reel reference position to the stop position identified in the step of Sh3 is calculated. After the set number of steps is set (Sh4), the stop switch process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 20 shows the control contents of the interruption interrupt process executed by the CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interruption 2, that is, when the voltage drop signal from the interruption detection circuit 48 is input, interrupting the execution process or the game process. It is a flowchart which shows.

  In the power interruption processing, first, interruption is prohibited (Si1). That is, other interrupt processing is prohibited from being executed at the start of the power interruption interrupt processing. Next, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (Si2). Note that the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, but are not saved here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Si3). At this time, if the voltage drop signal is not input, the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si4), the interrupt prohibited in the Si1 step is permitted (Si5), and the process before the interrupt is performed. Return.

  If a voltage drop signal is input in step Si3, destruction diagnosis data (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set (Si6), and all output ports are initialized (Si7). . 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 (Si8), and access to the RAM 41c is performed. Prohibited (Si9).

  Then, except for the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Si10, where Si10 is the same process as Si3), the process enters a loop process in which no process is performed. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the CPU 41a reliably stops operation when the power is interrupted. Further, in this loop processing, when the voltage recovers and the voltage drop signal is not input, the above-described startup processing is executed, and if the RAM parity is 0 and the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the original processing is performed. It will return to.

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

  Next, the vibration effect process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 executes various effect processes according to the gaming state based on various commands transmitted from the game control board 40. Specifically, according to various gaming states, light emission control of the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 as the light emission means, output control of the sound effect output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the sound output means, and the effect door Drive control of the production door motors 57 and 58 for driving 60 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined display screen is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the display screen being displayed is switched or cleared at the time of execution of various effects and promotion notification described later. The display command to be displayed is transmitted to the display control board 190, and the CPU 191a of the display control unit 191 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on each display command transmitted from the effect control board 90. I do.

  Here, the vibration effect process which is an example of the effect process performed by the CPU 91a will be described. When the CPU 91a in the present embodiment acquires the internal winning command transmitted from the game control board 40, when the vibration effect pattern 1 is set as the effect pattern to be executed in the game, or transmitted from the game control board 40. When the vibration effect pattern 2 is set as the effect pattern to be executed in the game when the reel stop command is acquired, the counter value of the effect counter (not shown) provided in the sub-control unit 91 is set. A value corresponding to the drive stop time (60 seconds in this embodiment) is set, and the subtraction (counting) of the counter value is started. In addition, the display door motors 57 and 58 are driven to control the display door 60 to vibrate, and the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to output vibration sound. The image displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is also displayed. A process of transmitting a vibration display start command indicating that the vibration display is started to the display control board 190 is performed. Note that the display control unit 191 of the display control board 190 performs control for displaying a vibration display screen based on the vibration effect pattern specified from the received vibration display start command on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when the reel stop command transmitted from the game control board 40 is acquired during the execution of the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern 1 or the vibration effect pattern 2, the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. When the stop command corresponding to all the reels is acquired (when the third reel is stopped), the drive of the effect door motors 57 and 58 is stopped and the effect door 60 is vibrated. Control and control to stop the output of vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and after finishing the vibration display of the image displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the winning by internal lottery A vibration display end command 1 indicating that a winning combination corresponding to the winning flag is displayed (notified) is transmitted to the display control board 190, and the counter for the production counter is counted. It performs a process to clear the value. The display control unit 191 of the display control board 190 displays the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag won by the internal lottery after finishing the vibration display based on the received vibration display end command 1 (this embodiment). Then, the symbol) is displayed.

  Further, when the counter value becomes 0 after starting the subtraction (clocking) of the effect counter during execution of the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern 1 or the vibration effect pattern 2, that is, the effect door motor 57, The drive of the production door motors 57 and 58 is started when the drive stop time of 60 seconds elapses without stopping the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R after the drive of the 58 is started. Control is performed to forcibly stop and stop the vibration of the production door 60 and to stop the output of vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and the image displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. A process of transmitting a vibration display end command 2 indicating that the vibration display is ended and the display is stopped is performed to the display control board 190. The display control unit 191 of the display control board 190 ends the vibration display and stops the display based on the received vibration display end command 2.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game is started, the image displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and the left and right effect doors 60 are vibrated, and vibration sounds are emitted from the speakers 53 and 54. When the vibration production pattern 1 that makes a sound and the stop operation of the first reel are performed, the image displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and the left and right production doors 60 are vibrated, and the speakers 53 and 54. And a vibration effect pattern 2 for producing a vibration sound from the above are registered as vibration effect patterns. That is, these vibration effect patterns 1 and 2 differ only in the start trigger, and the effect modes (vibration pattern, display image, vibration sound, etc.) are the same.

  In addition, the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern 1 and the vibration effect pattern 2 stops the vibration of the image and the effect door 60 when the operation of stopping the third reel is performed by 60 seconds after the vibration starts. When the internal lottery result is displayed on the display screen and the process ends (see FIG. 21C), when 60 seconds have passed since the start of vibration and the reel stop operation has not been performed, the image and the effect door 60 are vibrated. Stop and end without displaying the internal lottery result on the display screen (see FIG. 21E).

  Further, the vibration of the effect door 60 in this embodiment is caused by rotating the drive shafts (not shown) of the effect door motors 57 and 58 made of stepping motors in the forward and reverse directions within a predetermined number of steps. This is done by reciprocating 60 in the left-right direction. Specifically, the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 21B is the stop reference position of the effect door 60, and the position indicated by the two-dot chain line inside the stop reference position is the maximum transition position. The effect door 60 is vibrated by reciprocating between the stop reference position and the maximum transition position.

  Further, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 starts the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern 1 and the vibration effect pattern 2 and then stops the vibration of the effect door 60, that is, the effect door motors 56 and 57. Forward / reverse driving (vibration) is continuously performed. That is, drive control of the production door motors 56 and 57 is continuously performed from when the production door 60 starts vibrating until it stops.

  In this embodiment, the production door 60 is vibrated by reciprocating in the left-right direction. However, the reciprocation in the left-right direction is performed by a drive motor or the like separate from the production door motors 57, 58. In addition to this, reciprocation in the vertical direction may be performed to vibrate in the vertical and horizontal directions. Although not shown, rack gears and pinion gears are used as the drive mechanism for the production door 60, but various drive mechanisms can be applied as long as the production door 60 can be moved (vibrated). It is. Furthermore, although a motor is applied as the driving means, an electromagnetic solenoid or the like may be applied as long as the movable member is movable.

  Here, the aspect of the vibration effect will be briefly described with reference to FIG. First, in a normal state, a normal screen (three airplanes are displayed) is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 21A), and the left and right effect doors 60 are liquid crystal. The display 51 is stopped at the stop reference position on the left and right sides of the display area. When the game is started by operating the start switch 7 in this normal state, when the vibration effect pattern 1 is selected as the effect pattern in the game, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. In addition, when the vibration effect pattern 2 is selected, when the stop operation corresponding to any one reel is effectively detected in a state where the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, That is, when the stop operation of the first reel is detected effectively, vibration sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a mark (image) of “!?” Is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Display is started, and the left and right effect doors 60 start to vibrate repeatedly moving in the left and right directions with a predetermined amplitude (see FIG. 21B). ).

  Next, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped before the drive stop time 60 seconds elapses after the drive of the production door motors 57, 58 is started, that is, the third When the reel stop operation is detected effectively, the output of the vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is finished, and the vibration display of the mark displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is finished. After switching to an image (design in this embodiment) showing a winning combination corresponding to the winning flag won by lottery, and continuing to drive until the effect door 60 is positioned at the left and right stop reference positions, When positioned, the drive of the production door motors 57 and 58 is stopped, and the vibration of the production door 60 is stopped. That is, in this case, the vibration effect as the notice effect is not interrupted in the middle, and the final result (internal lottery result) is notified and the process ends.

  In addition, the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not stopped after the start of the production door motors 57 and 58, that is, the stop operation of the third reel is not detected effectively. When the drive stop time of 60 seconds elapses, the output of vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54 ends, and the vibration display of the mark displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 ends and stops. The drive is continued until the effect door 60 is positioned at the left and right stop reference positions, and then when the effect door motors 57 and 58 are driven at the stop reference position, the effect doors 57 and 58 are stopped. 60 vibrations are stopped. In other words, in this case, the vibration effect as the notice effect is interrupted in the middle stage before the final result (internal lottery result) is notified and forcibly ended.

  Thus, the vibration effect in the present embodiment is performed by the output of the vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54, the display of the mark (image) by the liquid crystal display 51, and the vibration (drive) of the effect door 60. These are started almost simultaneously with the start of the game or when the first reel stop operation is effectively detected. When a stop operation for stopping the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is performed between the start of the vibration effect and the elapse of 60 seconds, that is, when the game proceeds without delay. The production ends without being interrupted. Further, after starting the vibration effect, that is, after starting the effect door motors 57 and 58, the stop operation for stopping the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is effectively detected for 60 seconds. When the game progresses, that is, when the progress of the game is interrupted for 60 seconds, it is assumed that the progress of the game is interrupted, and the effect is forcibly ended in the middle.

  Generally, based on the fact that the player has set the number of bets and operated the start switch 7, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate, that is, after the game has started, the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R is stopped, the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the display result is derived on the variable display section (one game is finished). About 20 seconds. Therefore, if the game has not ended even after 60 seconds have elapsed since the start of the vibration effect as described above, for example, the player performs an operation of transferring medals from the lower plate to the box during the game, or It is thought that the progress of the game has been interrupted for a long time due to factors such as leaving. Thus, if the progress of the game is interrupted for a long time, not only the operating rate of the slot machine 1 is lowered, but also when the vibration effect is being executed, the drive of the effect door motors 57 and 58 is continued. As a result, the load is applied and wasteful power is consumed. Furthermore, there is a risk that deterioration of the members of the drive mechanism including the effect door 60 itself is accelerated by continuously driving the effect door 60. Furthermore, since vibration display of an image, output of vibration sound, and the like are also performed, there is a possibility that surrounding players may become uncomfortable, so that the operation is forcibly ended even during a vibration effect.

  Next, the promotion notification process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When 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, the CPU 91a, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b). In addition, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a control is performed to display a character message “Please stop the reels” 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 characters 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 notifications, that is, a notification pattern 1 (see FIG. 22 (a)) to be displayed and a notification pattern 2 (see FIG. 22 (b)) in which the message is displayed in white characters in a black background frame. The pattern is set by a notification pattern lottery performed for each game in accordance with the winning situation 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 game control board 40 is acquired, and the notification pattern selected in the notification pattern lottery is a notification applied when executing a promotion notification in the game. Set as a pattern. In this embodiment, when the game is a bonus game, the notification pattern 1 is set without performing the notification pattern lottery.

  As shown in the notification pattern distribution table of FIG. 23, the winning probability of each of these notification patterns varies depending on the internal winning situation of the bonus flag. 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.

  In other words, in this embodiment, two types of notification patterns 1 and 2 having different modes are registered in advance, and at the time of winning the bonus, notification is made with a higher probability (50%) than when the bonus is not won (5%). Since the 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 In this case, the player can expect that either of the big bonuses (1), (2), or the internal bonus flag of the regular bonus has been won internally.

  The CPU 91a is the first notification waiting time (predetermined notification waiting time) from when the start switch 7 is detected and the game starts, that is, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate. When an effective operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not detected until 60 seconds elapses, the above-described promotion notification is executed. In this embodiment, when the reel rotation start command transmitted from the game control board 40 is acquired, the counter value of a notification counter (not shown) provided in the sub-control unit 91 separately from the effect counter. As the first value (60 seconds in this embodiment) is set, subtraction (counting) of the counter value is started, and when the counter value reaches 0, display that can specify the set notification pattern is started. The command is transmitted to the display control unit 191 with respect to the display control board 190. The display control unit 191 performs control to display a notification screen based on the notification pattern specified from the received display start command on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when a stop command is acquired from the game control board 40 after the timer count subtraction is started until the counter value reaches 0, it is assumed that a valid stop operation has been detected, and the counter value of the notification counter is set. If it is cleared and the promotion notification is performed, a display end command indicating that the display of the notification screen based on the notification pattern is cleared (terminated) is transmitted to the display control board 190. The display control unit 191 performs control to clear (end) the currently displayed notification screen based on the display end instruction specified from the received display end command, and thus the promotion notification ends.

  If all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped rotating when the stop command is acquired, the game ends. However, even after the stop command is acquired, any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R In the case of rotation, the measurement of the notification waiting time is started again when the last effective stop operation is detected, that is, from the time when the stop command is last 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 this embodiment) is set as the counter value of the notification counter. set. If the promotion notification has been executed once or more in the game, a second value (30 seconds in this 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.

  Here, when the promotion notification is already executed at least once in the game when the stop command is last acquired, the second value (less than the first value) as the counter value of the notification counter ( In this embodiment, 30 seconds) is set even though the promotion notification is executed at least once in the game, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is effectively stopped again in the game. This is for avoiding a decrease in the operation rate by executing the promotion notification earlier than the beginning when there is no state.

  Further, after the counter value is subtracted from the notification counter, the CPU 91a transmits, to the display control board 190, a display start command that can specify the notification pattern that is set at that time. For example, when the notification value 2 having a higher expectation level for the internal winning of the bonus flag than the notification pattern 1 is set when the counter value becomes 0, for example, the promotion notification is stopped. The display result displayed on the variable display section corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a display result that can be displayed when a complete loss occurs, that is, when no internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery process. In some cases, a display start command capable of specifying the notification pattern 1 is transmitted to the display control board 190. Thus, even if the notification result based on the notification pattern 2 having a high expectation for the bonus is displayed even though the display result derived at that time is clearly completely lost, the player's bonus Since the expectation level for cannot be increased, it is possible to avoid performing meaningless notification.

  In this embodiment, the measurement of the vibration stop time and the notification waiting time is performed by subtraction of the counter value, but may be measured by addition of the counter value, particularly in the case of the notification waiting time, A display start command may be transmitted to the display control board 190 when the counter value reaches the first value or reaches a second value that is smaller than the first value.

  Further, the CPU 91a determines whether or not the game is a bonus game when the counter value becomes 0 after the counter value in the notification counter is subtracted. Even if the pattern 2 is set, a display start command (notification pattern 1 command) that can identify the notification pattern 1 is transmitted to the display control board 190. 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.

  During the bonus in this embodiment, the bonus-specific effects are continuously performed from the start to the end of the bonus. Unlike the normal gaming state, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R Even during the rotation, the effects of light and sound are continuously performed. Therefore, in the game during the bonus, when the player leaves the reel 2L, 2C, 2R with the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotating, etc., the effect will be continued, and in particular, some sound effect is output. If the state continues, there is a possibility that surrounding players will become uncomfortable.

  Therefore, the CPU 91a determines whether or not the game is a bonus game when the counter value becomes 0 after the counter value is subtracted from the notification counter. As described above, the display start command capable of specifying the notification pattern 1 is transmitted to the display control board 190, and the volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 is set to a volume at which the surrounding players do not feel remarkably uncomfortable. Execute the process to lower.

  In the present embodiment, processing for lowering the volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 is performed, but the effect by light is not as annoying as the sound effect for the surrounding players, so the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 The light emission mode is maintained, and for example, processing for lowering the luminance is not performed. In this way, if the effect by light is maintained by maintaining the effect mode by light, the player's clerk etc. determines that the player is absent by light without looking at the promotion notification screen. can do.

  In the present embodiment, the count value indicating the drive stop time set in the effect counter used for execution of the vibration effect and the counter value (the first value set in the notification counter used for execution of the promotion notification) 1 value) is set to 60 seconds, and an internal winning command that triggers the setting of the count value indicating the drive stop time in the effect counter, and the count value (first value) indicating the notification time in the notification counter Since the time difference between the timing to acquire the reel rotation start command that triggers the setting of the value and the reel rotation is slight, when the reel stop operation is not performed for 60 seconds after the game is started, As described above, the reel rotation start frame is almost simultaneously with the end of the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern 1 that is executed when the internal lottery command is received. So that the promotion notification based on the notification pattern 1 or notification pattern 2 is executed to receive the de triggered is started.

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

  When a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 to the sub-control unit 91, the CPU 91a performs a startup process (sub) shown in FIG.

  In the startup process (sub), after initialization of the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. (Sj1), access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sj2). Then, the RAM parity of all the storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sj3), and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity is 0 (Sj4).

  If the data in the RAM 91c is normal, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is 0 in the step Sj4, the data stored in the RAM 91c is normal, and the process proceeds to the step Sj5. The production state before power interruption is restored. In step Sj5, according to the set control pattern, an effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED is executed (Sj9), and an interruption is performed. Permit (Sj10), and shift to loop processing.

  If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step Sj4, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. After the RAM 91c is initialized (Sj7), the standby pattern is set as the control pattern (Sj8). According to the set control pattern, an effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED is executed (Sj9), and interruption is permitted (Sj10). ), Shift to loop processing.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the CPU 91a at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the buffer (Sk1). If the command is not stored in the buffer, the process proceeds to Sk6. If the command is stored in the buffer, the command is acquired from the buffer (Sk2), and the process proceeds to Step Sk3.

  In the step of Sk3, when the received command is an internal winning command, referring to the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, an effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, An effect pattern selection process for setting the selected effect pattern in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sk4.

  In the step of Sk4, 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 Sk5.

  In step Sk5, in accordance with the control pattern set in step Sk4, effect control processing for controlling various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55 is executed. Proceed to step.

  In the step of Sk6, when the vibration effect pattern 1 or the vibration effect pattern 2 is set as the effect pattern of the game in the step of Sk3, the vibration effect process for performing the vibration effect described above is executed according to the received command. Then, the process proceeds to Sk7.

  In step Sk7, in accordance with the received command, the above-described promotion notification process for performing the notification is executed, and the process proceeds to step Sk8.

  In the step of Sk8, after updating the values of various counters including the random number counter of the RAM 91c and the above-described counters for effects and notifications, the process proceeds to the step of Sk9 and is backed up in the RAM 91c at the time of activation. In order to check whether the data contents are normal, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all the storage areas of the RAM 91c becomes 0, and the timer interrupt process ( Exit sub).

  That is, the CPU 91a does not set the RAM parity adjustment data when the power interruption is detected like the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, but the RAM parity adjustment data for each timer interrupt process (sub) that is periodically executed. Even if the power is cut off, it can be determined whether or not the content of the data backed up in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of recovery.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the control content of the vibration effect process executed by the CPU 91a in the step of Sk6 of the timer interrupt process (sub).

  In the vibration effect process, first, based on the presence / absence of a vibration effect execution flag, which will be described later, it is determined whether or not the vibration effect is being executed (Sn1). Is an internal winning command (Sn2). If the newly acquired command is an internal winning command, it is determined whether or not the vibration effect pattern 1 is set as the effect pattern in the game in the above-described step of Sk3 (Sn3). That is, if an effect pattern other than the vibration effect pattern 1 is set, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the vibration effect pattern is set as the effect pattern in the game in the step of Sn3, the drive of the effect door motor 60 and the output of the vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54 are started (Sn4). Next, a value indicating the vibration stop time of 60 seconds is set in the effect timer counter (Sn5), and after the vibration display start command is transmitted to the display control board 190 (Sn6), the effect of the vibration effect is being executed. Is set (Sn7), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the step of Sn2, if the newly acquired command is not an internal winning command, it is determined whether or not the newly acquired command is a reel stop command (Sn8), and if it is determined that it is a reel stop command Then, it is determined whether or not the first reel is stopped (Sn9), and if it is determined that the first reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not the vibration effect pattern is set as the effect pattern in the game ( Sn10) If the vibration effect pattern 2 is set as the effect pattern in the game, the driving of the effect door motor 60 and the output of the vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54 are started (Sn11). Next, 60 seconds as the vibration stop time is set in the effect timer counter (Sn12), and after the vibration display start command is transmitted to the display control board 190 (Sn13), the vibration indicating that the vibration effect is being executed. The effect execution flag is set (Sn14), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The display control unit 191 of the display control board 190 that has received the vibration display start command transmitted from the effect control board 90 in the Sn6 step or the Sn13 step performs a mark (image) based on the received vibration display start command. The vibration display (see FIG. 21B) is started.

  If it is determined in step Sn8 that the newly acquired command is not a reel stop command, it is determined in step Sn9 that the first reel is not stopped, that is, the second reel or the third reel is stopped. In this case, if it is determined in step Sn10 that the vibration effect pattern 2 is not set as an effect pattern in the game, that is, an effect pattern other than the vibration effect pattern 2 is set, the flowchart shown in FIG. Return to.

  If it is determined in step Sn1 that the vibration effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not a stop flag 1 or a stop flag 2 to be described later for stopping the drive of the effect door motors 56 and 57 is set. If it is determined (Sn15) and it is determined that the stop flag 1 or the stop flag 2 is not set, whether or not the count value of the effect counter is 0, that is, counted in the step of Sn5 or the step of Sn12 Whether or not the drive stop time of 60 seconds has elapsed since the subtraction of the value is started (the drive of the production door motors 56 and 57 is started) (the stop operation by the player is not performed and the game is not progressing) It is determined whether or not the state has continued for 60 seconds (Sn16).

  In the step of Sn16, when it is determined that the count value of the effect counter is not 0, that is, when the drive stop time of 60 seconds has not elapsed since the start of the effect door motors 56 and 57 is started. Then, it is determined whether or not a new reel stop command has been acquired (Sn17). If a new reel stop command has been acquired, whether or not all reels have stopped changing, that is, the reel stop command has been issued three times. It is determined whether or not it has been received (Sn18).

  In the step of Sn18, when it is determined that all the reels have stopped changing, that is, when the reel stop command has been received three times, the effect door motor 56, which indicates that the vibration effect is executed to the end and ended. The stop flag 1 of 57 is set (Sn19), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If a new reel stop command has not been acquired in step Sn17, and if all reels have not changed in step Sn18, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Further, in the step of Sn16, when the count value of the effect counter is 0, that is, after the drive of the effect door motors 56 and 57 is started, the drive stop time is detected without effectively detecting the reel stop operation. When 60 seconds is passed, the stop flag 2 of the effect door motors 56 and 57 indicating that the vibration effect is interrupted and ended is set (Sn20), and the flowchart shown in FIG. Return.

  In the step of Sn15, when it is determined that the stop flag 1 or the stop flag 2 of the effect door motors 56, 57 is set, the effect door 60 is at the right and left sides of the liquid crystal display 51 described above. It is determined whether or not the vehicle is located at the stop reference position located in the direction (Sn21), and if it is not located at the stop reference position, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, the drive of the effect door 60 is continued until it is located at the stop reference position.

  In the step of Sn21, when it is determined that the production door 60 is located at the stop reference position, the production door motors 56 and 57 are driven and the output of the vibration sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is stopped. After finishing the vibration effect (Sn22), it is determined whether or not the stop flag set at that time is the stop flag 1 (Sn23), and when it is determined that the stop flag 1 is set, that is, When the vibration display is ended and the internal lottery result is displayed, after the vibration display end command 1 indicating that is transmitted to the display control board 190 (Sn24), the vibration effect executing flag and the effect door motor 56, The stop flag 1 of 57 is cleared and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The display control unit 191 of the display control board 190 that has received the vibration display end command 1 transmitted from the effect control board 90 in step Sn24 ends the mark vibration display based on the received vibration display end command 1. Then, the winning combination (symbol) corresponding to the winning flag won by the internal lottery is displayed (notified).

  Further, when it is determined in step Sn23 that the stop flag 1 is not set, that is, the stop flag 2 is set to indicate that the vibration effect is interrupted halfway while the vibration display is ended and forcibly ended. If there is, the vibration display end command 2 indicating that is transmitted to the display control board 190 (Sn25), the vibration effect execution flag and the stop flag 1 of the effect door motors 56 and 57 are cleared, and FIG. Return to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The display control unit 191 of the display control board 190 that has received the vibration display end command 2 transmitted from the effect control board 90 in step Sn25 ends the mark vibration display based on the received vibration display end command 2. To stop display.

  As described above, when the fluctuations of all the reels stop within 60 seconds, which is the drive stop time after starting the driving of the production door motors 56 and 57, that is, the stop operation of all the reels is delayed by the player. If it is not performed, the screen is finished after the vibration effect is performed to the end, so that a screen showing the internal lottery result (see FIG. 21C) is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, if the drive stop time of 60 seconds elapses before the stop operation of all the reels is performed by the player after starting the production door motors 56 and 57, that is, the game If the stop operation of all reels by the user is not performed within 60 seconds, the vibration effect is interrupted and terminated, and the mark at the time of the vibration effect is stopped on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as it is. This is displayed (see FIG. 21E).

  FIG. 27 to FIG. 29 are flowcharts showing the control content of the promotion notification process executed by the CPU 91a in the step of Sk7 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 (Sm1). Then, 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 (Sm2). When 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 (Sm3). If the bonus is not in effect, a notification pattern lottery for determining a notification pattern of promotion notification that can be carried out in the game is executed based on the notification pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 23 (Sm4). The notification pattern won in the lottery is set as a notification pattern for promotion notification that can be implemented in the game (Sm5), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If it is determined in step Sm3 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 (Sm6), and the flowchart shown in FIG. Return to.

  If it is determined in step Sm2 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 (Sm7). If it is a rotation start command, the first value (= 60 seconds) is set as the counter value of the notification counter (Sm8), the reel changing flag is set (Sm9), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. To do.

  If at least one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotating in the step of Sm1, it is determined whether or not the promotion notification is being executed based on the setting state of a notification flag described later (Sm10). If the promotion notification is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the notification counter is 0 (Sm19). 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 (Sm27).

  If the promotion notification is being executed in step Sm10, the process proceeds to step Sm11 shown in FIG. 28, and it is determined whether or not the newly acquired command is a stop command (Sm11). If the newly acquired command is a stop command, the set notification flag is cleared (Sm12), and a display end command that can specify the end of the promotion notification, that is, the end of the notification screen display, is displayed on the display control board. After transmitting to 190 (Sm13), it is determined whether or not the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped at that time (Sm14). If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not stopped, a notification flag indicating that the promotion notification is executed in the game is set (Sm15), and the first counter value of the notification counter is set. After setting the value (= 60 seconds) (Sm16), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step Sm14, if all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped rotating, the reel changing flag is cleared (Sm17), and if the informed flag is set, it is cleared. After (Sm18), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step Sm19, if the counter value of the notification counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step Sm20 shown in FIG. 29 to determine whether the newly acquired command is a stop command (Sm20). If the command is a stop command, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped at that time (Sm21). If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not stopped, it is determined whether or not the notified flag is set (Sm22). If the notified flag is set, the notification counter is set. After setting the second value (= 30 seconds) as the counter value (Sm23), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the notification flag is not set, the first value (= 60 seconds) is set as the counter value of the notification counter (Sm24), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step Sm21, if the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the reel changing flag is cleared (Sm25), and if the informed flag is set, it is cleared. After (Sm26), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Next, in step Sm27, if the game is not a bonus game, it is determined whether or not notification pattern 1 is set as the notification pattern (Sm31). If the notification pattern 1 is set, the notification flag is set (Sm32), and a display start command (notification pattern 1 command) that can specify the notification pattern 1 is transmitted to the display control board 190. (Sm33), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the notification pattern 1 is set as the notification pattern in the step of Sm31, it is determined whether or not there are reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have already stopped at that time (Sm34). If there are stopped reels 2L, 2C, 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the variable display portion of the stopped reels 2L, 2C, 2R is completely lost. (Sm35), if it is a complete loss, the process proceeds to step Sm32, a notification flag is set (Sm32), and a display start command capable of specifying the notification pattern 1 is transmitted to the display control board 190 ( Sm33), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, when the complete loss eye is derived and displayed as the display result, the promotion notification based on the notification pattern 1 is executed without setting the notification pattern 2 having a high expectation degree of bonus set at that time. By doing so, it is possible to avoid performing meaningless notification.

  If there is no reel 2L, 2C, 2R that has already stopped at that time in step Sm34, or if it is not a complete loss in step Sm35, a notification flag is set (Sm36). After a display start command (informing pattern 2 command) that can specify the pattern 2 is transmitted to the display control board 190 (Sm37), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the effect door 60 as the movable member is after the vibration effect (vibration control) based on the vibration effect patterns 1 and 2 is started. When the effective stop operation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected before the predetermined time of 60 seconds elapses, that is, the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the display result is displayed. When the driving is stopped by the sub-control unit 91 when derived, the effective rendering operation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not detected since the vibration rendering (driving) of the rendering door 60 is started. That is, when the predetermined time of 60 seconds elapses while the progress of the game is interrupted, the sub-control unit 91 forcibly stops driving even during the production, so that the production door The driving sound of 0, for example, the frictional sound between members generated when the production door 60 repeats repetitive movements, is prevented from being continuously produced, and it is prevented from causing trouble to the surrounding players. Deterioration of members of a drive mechanism (not shown, such as a rack gear and a pinion gear) including 60 and a load applied to the production door motors 56 and 57 are effectively reduced.

  In the present embodiment, after the vibration effect (drive control) of the effect door 60 is started, the effective derivation operation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not detected, that is, the game progress is interrupted. When the predetermined time of 60 seconds elapses, the sub-control unit 91 forcibly stops driving even during the rendering. However, even if the driving is not completely stopped, for example, the driving of the rendering door 60 is performed. Decrease the speed (vibration) to a predetermined level (decrease the rotation speed of the production motors 56 and 57), or reduce the drive amount (amplitude and stroke amount) of the production door 60 (drive control continues). It may be. Further, when the drive of the effect door 60 is stopped (decelerated, the drive amount is reduced) based on the elapse of the drive stop time, the drive speed and the drive amount may be reduced stepwise.

  Further, in this embodiment, when stopping the drive of the effect door 60, it is determined whether or not the effect door 60 is located at the stop reference position in the step of Sn21 in the vibration effect process described above. When it is determined that it is not located at the reference position, it always stops driving after continuing to drive to a certain stop reference position, that is, drive control is continued until it is located at the stop reference position. In the game after the next game, the control when starting to drive the production door 60 becomes easy, and the production door 60 remains stopped at a place other than the reference position until the next drive is started (for example, for production use) The game is progressed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable (with the door 60 half closed the display area of the liquid crystal display 51).

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 starts the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern 1 and the vibration effect pattern 2 and stops the vibration of the effect door 60, that is, the effect door. Forward / reverse driving (vibration) of the motors 56 and 57 is continuously performed. In other words, according to the present invention, as long as the drive control of the production door motors 56 and 57 is continuously performed from the start to the stop of the production door 60, the same as in this embodiment. In addition to continuous vibration of the production door 60 (drive of the production door motors 56 and 57), the vibration (drive) is intermittently performed (for example, repeated drive and stop). May be. That is, even if the movement of the effect door 60 is apparently performed intermittently, it is only necessary that the drive control of the effect door 60 is continuously performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the drive of the effect door 60 based on the vibration effect is started, the drive is stopped when the drive stop time of 60 seconds elapses without effectively detecting the reel stop operation. However, the drive stop time set in the effect counter is not limited to 60 seconds, and can be variously changed.

  In addition, with the start of the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern, the vibration sound (sound effect) output from the speakers 53 and 54 is also silenced when the drive of the effect door 60 is stopped. It is prevented that the sound effect is continuously emitted and troubles the surrounding players.

  Note that lowering the volume of the vibration sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 means at least lowering the volume from the current volume. In this embodiment, the output is stopped (silenced), that is, lowered to volume 0. However, the volume may be lowered to a predetermined value not less than 0 and not more than the current volume while sound output continues. Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration noise is muted as the driving of the effect door 60 is stopped. However, the volume may be lowered step by step based on the stop of driving.

  Further, in this embodiment, the driving is stopped when 60 seconds have elapsed from the start of the driving of the effect door 60 regardless of the reel stop operation by the player. Even if the game is progressed at a very slow pace for the purpose of pushing up, etc. without being absent, the drive will be stopped when 60 seconds have passed before the third reel stop operation, For example, after starting the timing of the drive stop time, when the stop operation of the first reel or the second reel is performed, the drive stop time is reset again, and the time measurement is started again when the stop operation of the reel is detected effectively. May be resumed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the drive of the effect door 60 based on the vibration effect is performed when the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 acquires the internal winning command transmitted from the game control board 40, or after the game starts, Any of the first reel stop commands transmitted from the game control board 40, that is, when the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 obtains the reel stop command transmitted from the game control board 40 when the first reel is stopped. However, the trigger for starting the vibration effect, that is, the drive start condition of the effect door 60 may be, for example, when the second reel is stopped or the game is played. When it starts, that is, when the symbol variation display starts (reel 2L, 2C, 2R starts rotating (assuming that the sub-control unit 91 has acquired the reel rotation start command) ))) When the detection of the derivation operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is enabled (the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R becomes a constant speed rotation) Or when a betting number setting operation is performed (when a medal is inserted or when one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 is operated (the sub-control unit 91 acquires a BET command). ))).

  Also, the vibration effect in the present embodiment ends when an effective stop operation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected, that is, when an effective stop operation of the third reel is detected. However, it may be ended when an effective stop operation of the first reel or the second reel is detected.

  In addition, the vibration effect in the present embodiment is a start of the vibration effect pattern 1 that is started in response to the start of the game or the vibration effect pattern 2 that is started in response to detection of an effective stop operation of the first reel. Any one of two different patterns is selected at a predetermined ratio, but two or more types of vibration effect patterns are registered in advance, and one of these patterns is selected as a predetermined pattern. You may make it select by a ratio.

  Further, the vibration effect pattern 1 and the vibration effect pattern 2 are the same effect patterns (the left and right reciprocating movements) in the effect mode, for example, the vibration pattern (vibration mode) of the effect door 60 is different only in the start timing. However, for example, a plurality of types of vibration effect patterns having different vibration patterns may be registered in advance, and one pattern may be selected from the plurality of patterns at a predetermined ratio.

  Further, the vibration pattern of the effect door 60 is not limited to the one that reciprocates left and right, and may be one that reciprocates up and down, left and right, and one that reciprocates back and forth.

  In this embodiment, a vibration pattern (a relatively small reciprocating movement) is applied as an example of the drive pattern of the effect door 60. However, each of the left and right effect doors 60 includes, for example, a stop reference position and a liquid crystal. A slide pattern (reciprocating movement having a larger amplitude than the vibration pattern) that reciprocates in the left-right direction or the up-down direction between the closing position that closes the display area of the display 51 may be applied as an example of the driving pattern. Alternatively, the production door 60 is not a sliding door as in the present embodiment, but is provided so as to be rotatable about one side (open door type), and a rotation pattern or the like may be applied as an example of a drive pattern. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect door 60 capable of opening and closing the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as an example of the movable member (function), but it is movably provided at a predetermined location of the slot machine 1. As long as it is driven by a predetermined driving source such as a motor, various movable members can be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an example of an effect for driving the effect door 60, a vibration effect that is a notice effect that notifies a winning flag that may have been won by an internal lottery is applied. The effect is not applied only to the notice effect, for example, an effect that is driven in response to a player's rotation operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and stopped in response to the reel stop operation is also applied. Is possible.

  Further, in the embodiment, the reel stop operation is not effectively detected until 60 seconds have elapsed after the vibration effects based on the vibration effect patterns 1 and 2 are started, and the vibration of the effect door 60 is forced on the way. In the case where at least two reels are rotating when the operation is stopped (interrupted) and finished, for example, after that, when the stop operation of the first reel or the second reel is effectively detected, that is, the progress of the game When is resumed, the vibration effect including the vibration of the effect door 60 that was interrupted may be resumed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the vibration of the effect door 60 is stopped based on the fact that the reel stop operation is effectively detected. In the case where an effect of vibrating the door 60 is performed, a case where a player's game progress operation, that is, a reel stop operation or a start switch operation for starting a game is not detected effectively continues for a predetermined time, etc. Then, the producing door 60 during the vibration may be stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the first notification waiting time is a state in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated effectively after the game is started, that is, when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. If it continues for 60 seconds or the rotation of one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the display result is derived to the variable display section corresponding to the stopped reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the display result is still When there is a variable display section that is not derived, the first notification waiting time is a state in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated effectively after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated effectively last time. A notification screen that prompts a stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R when 60 seconds or 30 seconds that is the second notification waiting time continues (FIG. 2) is displayed, it is easy to determine whether the player is absent for a long time or for a while depending on whether the promotion notification is being executed. . 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.

  That is, in this embodiment, the first notification waiting time is a state in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated effectively after the game is started, that is, when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. If the vibration effect is being executed at the start of the game after 60 seconds, the promotion will be almost completed at the same time as the currently executed vibration effect is forcibly ended. Since the notification is made, the player and the surrounding clerk indicate that the progress of the game is interrupted by both the end of the vibration of the production door 60 and the display of the promotion notification screen. Can be effectively notified.

  In addition, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effectively operated during the execution of the promotion notification, even if there are still reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are still rotating, the promotion notification that is being executed ends. Although the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, it is possible to prevent the promotion notification from being executed endlessly.

  In this embodiment, the subtraction (timekeeping) of the counter value by the notification counter starts when the CPU 91a acquires a reel rotation start command that can specify that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have started rotating. However, 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.

  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. Is set with a higher probability than when the bonus flag is not set, and a notification screen based on the notification pattern 2 is displayed. When the notification screen based on the notification pattern 2 is selected as the notification screen, the player can expect the bonus flag to be set more than when the notification screen based on the notification pattern 1 is displayed. Execution of can effectively enhance the interest of the game.

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

  Moreover, in the said Example, CPU91a of the sub-control part 91 in the production | presentation control board 90 provided separately from the game control board 40 which controls a game performs the promotion alerting | reporting process which determines execution of a promotion alerting | reporting. Therefore, the control load of the CPU 41a as the game control means is effectively reduced. Further, the display control of the notification screen based on the promotion notification is performed by the CPU 191a of the display control unit 191 in the display control board 190 provided separately from the effect control board 90 provided with the CPU 91a that determines execution of the promotion notification. Therefore, it is possible to effectively reduce the control load on the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 as the first sub-control unit that produces effects by light and sound according to the gaming state.

  In addition, the CPU 91a in the above-described embodiment executes the control of the effect that is continuously performed until at least the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effectively performed, that is, the bonus-specific effect control in the bonus. In this state, after the display start command is transmitted to the display control board 190 to start execution of the promotion notification, the sound output means is maintained while maintaining the light emission control state of the game effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 as the light emission means. Since the volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 is reduced, even if the player is absent during the execution of the bonus-specific effects, the volume is decreased with the execution of the promotion notification, so that the surrounding players Is prevented from causing trouble. Moreover, it is possible to determine by light that the player is absent by continuing the effect by light.

  Further, after the rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the display result is derived to the variable display unit corresponding to the stopped reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the display result is not yet derived. In the case where there is a display portion, if the promotion notification has already been executed in the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated effectively last, that is, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are detected. When the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated effectively after being in an effective state continues for 30 seconds, which is a second notification waiting time shorter than 60 seconds, which is the first notification waiting time. Since the promotion notification is executed, after the promotion notification is executed, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not effectively operated again in the game. Because promotion notification is performed earlier than the first, it can be more effectively prevent a decrease in operating rate of the slot machine 1.

  In addition, the promotion notification that is first executed in the game is not only performed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated effectively for 60 seconds after the game starts. Even if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated effectively and the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated effectively for 60 seconds, the promotion notification is executed even once. If it is, the time elapsed since the last time the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated in the game and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were not operated is measured for the promotion notification that has been executed. Since the promotion notification is started when the notification waiting time of 30 seconds, which is shorter than the notification waiting time of 60 seconds, is reached, the slot machine 1 The decrease in 働率 can be more effectively prevented.

  In this embodiment, if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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. 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 addition, the notification patterns 1 and 2 of the promotion notification in the above-described embodiment are the patterns in which the characters “Please stop the reel” are displayed on the notification screen, and the character color and background color are different. Is not limited to the above pattern, and the message content and display mode can be variously changed.

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

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

  Specifically, for example, when the CPU 91a acquires an internal winning command from the game control board 40, the CPU 91a determines an internal winning combination from the acquired internal winning command, and performs a stop operation on the winning combination that has been internally won. What is necessary is just to make it alert | report while encouraging. For example, when the internal winning flag of the bell is an internal winning flag, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), a display screen of “Please align and stop the bell (design)” is displayed. When the internal winning flag of the big bonus (1) has been won internally, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the display screen “Please align and stop red 7 (design)” is displayed. For example, the player is prompted to stop the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the player is informed (notified) that the internal winning flag of the bell and the internal winning flag of the big bonus (1) are internally won by internal lottery. .

  Note that such an internal winning combination does not necessarily have to be notified with a probability of 100% as described above, but may be notified with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) at the time of internal winning, For example, in a state where the internal winning flag of the big bonus (1) is set, a winning combination (for example, a bell or the like) which is not won internally is notified with a predetermined probability. By doing so, the combination of the big bonus symbols is arranged in the games after the game without the combination of the bells being arranged in the game in spite of the announcement of the internal winning of the bell. Therefore, the player expects that the predicted winning role will be lost and the big bonus is won internally, and even when a small role other than the special role is notified, the expectation for the bonus will increase. , The fun of gaming is improved.

  In addition, the notification that there is a possibility of internal winning may be given only to a predetermined winning combination (for example, a special combination), or all winning combinations may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, after the promotion notification is executed once in one game, when the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R continues, the first promotion notification is executed. Although the promotion notification is executed when the notification waiting time (30 seconds) shorter than the notification waiting time (60 seconds) has elapsed, all the notification waiting times may be the same.

  Further, in this 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 set when the reel rotation start command is acquired. When the reel stop command is acquired after the timer count starts, the timer count being executed is ended (reset) and the second value (= 30 seconds) is set. It was set to start the timer count, but the clocking based on the acquisition of the reel rotation start command and the clocking based on the acquisition of the reel stop command are each clocked separately. May be.

  In addition, for example, a history of execution of promotion notification in each game is stored, and notification 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.

  Furthermore, the time that has 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, in the present embodiment, the promotion notification is performed by displaying a notification screen including a character message prompting a 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 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, and 2R. If it is a thing, it can be changed to various messages such as “Please stop the design” and “Please operate the stop switch”, or display an image or a video that prompts you to stop the reel It may be a thing.

  Further, the notification means for performing the promotion notification is not limited to the image display device such as the liquid crystal display 51 described above, and for example, “Please stop the reel” as described above from the speakers 53 and 54. Sound output means capable of outputting sound or outputting a predetermined warning sound may be used. Alternatively, for example, it may be a light emitting means for notifying by causing the reel LED 55 or the like to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode (for example, changing a lighting mode or a light emitting color).

  In this embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 is notifying in order to determine the execution of the promotion notification because the counter value of the timer counter becomes 0 when the promotion notification is not executed in the above-described promotion notification process. After the flag is set, when a notification pattern 1 command or notification pattern 2 command as presentation control information for instructing execution of promotion notification is transmitted to the display control board 190, and when a stop command is received during execution of promotion notification In addition, the notification end command as the effect control information for instructing the end of the promotion notification is transmitted to the display control board 190. In this manner, the command as the effect control information for instructing the execution and the end of the promotion notification is provided. May not be separate commands. For example, the CPU 91a may execute the promotion notification or end the promotion notification. When the CPU 191a of the display control unit 191 acquires the promotion notification command in a state where the promotion notification is not executed, the promotion notification is executed, and the promotion notification is being executed. When the promotion notification command is acquired, the ongoing promotion notification may be terminated.

  Further, the notification end command as the effect control information for instructing the end of the promotion notification is another effect command transmitted from the effect control board 90 when the reel stop operation is performed, for example, an effect corresponding to the gaming state (for example, In this case, the CPU 191a determines from the effect control board 90 according to the reel stop operation during the execution of the promotion notification. What is necessary is just to terminate the promotion alerting | reporting currently performed when the effect command transmitted is acquired.

  In the present embodiment, stop switches 8L and 8C as derivation operation means for deriving the display result in each variable display section for each of a plurality (three in this embodiment) of variable display sections (variable display areas). 8R is provided in a one-to-one correspondence. However, in the present invention, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the one in which individual stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the respective variable display areas are arranged. Instead, the number of stop switches (leading operation means) may be less than the predetermined number with respect to a predetermined number of variable display areas of two or more, for example, one for three variable display areas. Only stop switches may be arranged, and the display results of all (three) variable display areas may be derived by operating the stop switches a predetermined number of times. .

  Further, in this embodiment, since the notification counter and the production counter are separately provided and timed separately, there is a slight time difference between the end of the vibration production and the start of the promotion notification. For example, if the time measurement in the vibration effect based on the vibration effect pattern 1 and the time measurement in the promotion notification based on the notification pattern 1 are performed from the same opportunity, for example, when the sub control unit 91 acquires the reel rotation start command, The vibration effect (drive control) is stopped based on the time measured by one counter, and the promotion notification can be started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the symbol to be stopped is selected according to the internal winning state and the timing of the stop operation, and the display result is derived on the reel. The In other words, winning is generated not only by the internal winning state but also by the player's technical intervention of operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. As a result, collateral for restraint will be secured. In addition, regardless of the time that the player has not operated the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected is detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Since the display result is derived to the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, the player does not operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Thus, the display result is not derived only by the contingency element that time has passed, and it is possible to ensure the suppression of shooting characteristics.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a type of winning combination, a small role accompanied by paying out medals, a re-playing role that does not require consumption of medals for the number of bets in the next game, and a transition of the gaming state. A special role is provided. The special role is accompanied by a transition of the gaming state and depends on the gaming state at that time, so it cannot be said to be a basic role. The playability of slot machines is not just playing a game, but the player earns medals based on the game results, so the small role that involves paying out medals by winning a prize is the most basic role. It can be said. Here, there are JAC, Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and Bell as types of small roles, but in any gaming state other than JAC that wins with a small probability in the regular bonus Is also stipulated as the type of winning role. In this way, by defining the basic small combination as a winning combination regardless of the gaming state, the gameability becomes easy for the player to understand.

  In the regular bonus game state, a small role (especially a bell) is won with a high probability, and a large number of medals can be obtained, so the player's expectation is high. This regular bonus is not only transferred during the big bonus, but also when the regular bonus is won in the normal gaming state. For this reason, even when the player is in the normal gaming state, the player can be given a sense of expectation for the regular bonus, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in the regular bonus, in addition to the cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and bell that are also set in the normal gaming state, JAC is also set as a small role. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation in the regular bonus can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in the regular bonus, in addition to cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), the JAC display mode determined to be a winning in addition to the small part of the bell is composed of a combination of “bell-bell-watermelon” It is not used as a display mode for other roles. For this reason, the relationship between the display mode derived as the display result of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the winning combination is clarified, and the gameability becomes easy for the player to understand.

  Further, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped after a maximum of 4 frames are drawn after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, and the symbols to be stopped can be selected from a range of 5 symbols. it can. Here, the symbols “Bell” and “Replay” are always arranged at intervals of 4 symbols or less on the left, middle and right reels, and the symbol “Watermelon” is always 4 symbols on the right reel. The bells, replays, and JACs constituted by these symbols are not missed when they are selected. In particular, the bells in the regular bonus will be won with a very high probability, but this can not be missed, so in the regular bonus the player will not actually have to look forward. , You can easily advance the game.

  As described above, the types of winning combinations that are subject to internal lottery for each gaming state are registered in the winning combination table by gaming state, but the number of judgment values that determine the winning probability of each combination is referred to from the determining table. Stored in the address. In the role-specific table, the number of payouts when each winning combination is also registered.

  In the role-specific table, the number of medals to be paid out is registered according to the number of bets, and when a cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), or a bell win occurs, the medals are paid out according to the number of bets. The number of sheets is set. Here, the number of bets in the regular bonus is fixed at 1, but the number of bets in the normal gaming state is fixed at 3. As a result, an appropriate number of medals can be paid out according to the gaming state simply by acquiring the number of medals to be paid out according to the number of bets. In addition, since it is not necessary to determine the gaming state when setting the payout number, the processing steps in the winning determination process are simplified. In addition, since the number of bets 1 corresponding to the regular bonus has more payout numbers at the time of winning than the number of bets 3, the player's expectation in the regular bonus is further enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  In the role-specific table, for each of the cherries, 1 (1), 1 (2), and bell defined as winning combinations in any gaming state, the storage address of the judgment value number is registered for each bet number. Therefore, the number of determination values is acquired according to the number of bets. Here, the bet number in the regular bonus is fixed at 1, but the bet number in the gaming state other than the regular bonus is fixed at 3. Thereby, even by acquiring the number of determination values according to the number of bets, it is possible to perform an internal lottery of cherry, one (1), one (2), and bell with a winning probability according to the gaming state. In addition, since it is not necessary to determine the gaming state when acquiring the determination value number, the processing steps in the internal lottery are simplified. Moreover, since the bet number 1 corresponding to the regular bonus has a higher probability of winning the bell than when the bet number is 3, the player's expectation in the regular bonus is further enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  In addition, the storage address of the judgment value number of each combination registered in the combination table may differ depending on the set value, but the winning probability is the same regardless of the set value. For the winning combination, the number of determination values is stored in common regardless of the set value. By storing the number of determination values in common in this way, the storage capacity required for that is reduced. However, in the role-specific table, even if the target number of the internal lottery is the same as the set bet number and the address storing the number of judgment values referenced according to the set value is different, it is stored at a different address. In some cases, the number of determination values is the same.

  In general, in the development stage, the simulation is performed while adjusting the number of determination values according to the set values for at least some of the combinations (that is, adjusting the winning probability of internal lottery). As the initial number of determination values, a different number of determination values is registered according to the set value. However, as a result of adjustment by simulation, the number of determination values when the set values are different may be the same. Although the same number of judgment values was registered as the initial number of judgment values according to the set value, the number of judgment values registered from the beginning may be used as it is depending on the result of simulation (result of simulation). The number of judgment values different from the initial value, that is, the number of judgment values may differ depending on the set value). Then, the number of determination values obtained with an appropriate result in the simulation in each case is selected as the number of determination values to be set for the mass production model.

  Here, even if the number of determination values adjusted by the simulation is the same regardless of the set value, the number of determination values is stored in the ROM 41b with the same address assignment as that in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values in the model for mass production from the model for development, so that development from the initial design stage to the model for mass production can be easily performed. Become.

  Further, the storage address of the determination value number of each combination registered in the combination table is different depending on the number of bets (1 or 3). For example, the number of determination values stored at different addresses May be the same.

  In the development model, it is normal to perform simulation while finely adjusting the judgment value data according to the number of bets (the same as when the initial number of judgment values is different) There may be cases). Here, even if the number of decision values adjusted by the simulation becomes the same regardless of the number of bets, the number of decision values is stored in the ROM 41b with the same address assignment as the address assignment in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values in the model for mass production from the model for development, so that development from the initial design stage to the model for mass production can be easily performed. Become.

  In addition, the internal lottery adds the number of judgment values of each role referred from the role-specific table to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and depending on whether or not the result of the addition overflows, Judgment is made on whether or not there is a win. For this reason, an internal lottery can be performed using the number of determination values of each combination as it is. It should be noted that when the winning determination table is generated before the actual winning determination is made, the loop processing is required twice, but according to this embodiment, the loop processing in the lottery processing can be performed only once. Thus, the processing efficiency in the entire lottery process is high.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for internal lottery acquired by the random number acquisition process is not used as it is from the random number generation circuit 42 by the sampling circuit 43 but is used after being processed by software. Yes. The random number generation circuit 42 generates a random number by updating at a high speed at the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 42a. However, in the random number for internal lottery after processing by software, the periodicity of the update is increased by the processing. It will be lost.

  On the other hand, in the internal lottery, since the number of determination values corresponding to each combination is sequentially added to the random value for internal lottery, each combination is determined as winning as shown in FIGS. The random number value for the internal lottery to be set will be hardened. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming as much as possible by losing the periodicity of the random numbers for internal lottery by processing by software and varying the values.

  Moreover, the frequency of the pulse signal generated by the pulse generation circuit 42a for updating the values of the counters 42b and 42c of the random number generation circuit 42 is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 41a, and is not an integral multiple. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the update of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 to be synchronized with the process performed by the CPU 41a. In addition, by increasing the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 42a, the update speed of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 can be made extremely fast.

  On the other hand, the processing of the random number by software only needs to replace the upper byte and the lower byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 by the sampling circuit 43. Therefore, even a relatively large random number of 16 bits does not increase the load required for processing necessary to lose periodicity and can be easily acquired. Since a large random number can be acquired in this way, the probability setting in the internal lottery can be finely performed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the set value for determining whether or not the value read from the set value work 1 is in the range of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery is in the proper range. If the determination process 1 is executed for each game and the value read from the set value work 1 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 this embodiment, the value stored in the set value work 1, that is, the range of the set value that can be selected by the setting change process is a value of 1 to 6, so the value stored in the set value work 1 is 1 to 6. If the value is not in the range, 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 setting value is not appropriate due to data corruption, the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (in general, the setting change operation) Since the game is performed by an employee of the amusement store, it is ensured that the game is performed based on the setting value selected by the amusement store side), so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not the value read from the set value work 1 and the value read from the set value work 2 match, that is, the set value used for the internal lottery and the setting change A set value determination process 2 for determining whether or not the set set value matches is executed for each game, and a value read from the set value work 1 and a value read from the set value work 2 are Even if they do not match, it is controlled to an error state due to an abnormal RAM error, and the progress of the game is disabled. In the present embodiment, the setting value after the change is stored in each of the setting value work 1 and the setting value work 2 when the setting is changed. Normally, the value stored in the setting value 1 and the setting value 2 are stored. The values stored in the table should match, and if these values do not match, the setting value may have been rewritten illegally, and in this case, the progress of the game is disabled. Become.

  In addition, whether the value read from the set value work 1 and the value read from the set value work 3 match, that is, the set value used for the internal lottery of the current game and the internal lottery of the previous game. The set value determination process 3 for determining whether or not the set value matches is executed for each game, and the value read from the set value work 1 does not match the value read from the set value work 3 Even in this case, the game is controlled in an error state due to a RAM abnormality error, and the progress of the game is disabled. In this embodiment, the set value used for the internal lottery is stored in the set value work 3, and normally the value stored in the set value 1 (the set value used in the internal lottery of the current game) and The value stored in setting value 3 (the setting value used in the previous internal lottery of the game) should match, and if these values do not match, the setting value may have been illegally rewritten. In this case, 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, in order to restart the game when there is a possibility that the setting value has been illegally rewritten, it is necessary to perform a setting change operation that is more time-consuming than the reset operation for canceling the normal error state. Cheating can be effectively prevented.

  If there is a possibility that the setting value has been rewritten illegally, 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, Since the setting change operation is performed by an employee of the amusement store, it is ensured that the game is performed based on the setting value selected by the amusement store side), so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  In this embodiment, six values in the range of 1 to 6 are applied as the setting values used for the internal lottery, that is, the setting values that determine the winning probability of the internal lottery. However, the setting values are limited to this. Any setting value that can select and set at least a plurality of setting values may be used. For example, a setting value that can select two steps of high / low and a setting value of three steps in the range of 1 to 3 are set. Selectable setting values may be applied. Furthermore, the set values work 1 to 3 in the RAM 41c store the values 1 to 6 themselves as values indicating these set values, but any value that can specify the set value may be stored. For example, 0 to 5 (a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the actual setting value) corresponding to the setting values 1 to 6 may be stored in the setting value works 1 to 3.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the unused area in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is initialized for each game. Therefore, even if an illegal program is stored using the unused area of the RAM 41c, It is possible to prevent unauthorized programs from being resident.

  Further, in this embodiment, the unused stack area in the stack area is initialized for each game in addition to the unused area in the RAM 41c, so that all the unused areas in the RAM 41c at that time are stored for each game. For example, even if it is attempted to store an illegal program using an unused stack area without using an unused area of the RAM 41c, there is no room for the illegal program to reside. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the unauthorized program from being resident, and for example, to add unauthorized data (such as an address specified by the unauthorized program) to the unused stack area, causing the microcomputer to malfunction when the data is restored. By rewriting the register to an illegal one, the original program Fraud can be prevented that would carry out the operation different from the. Further, by storing illegal data in the unused stack area, an area where the saved data should be stored can be compressed, the stack area overflows, and the micro that configures the main control unit 41 is stored. Problems such as the computer running away can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized for each game. However, at least one of the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c is initialized for each game. Anything that can be initialized is acceptable.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the initialization 4 for initializing the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c at the end of the game, the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c are set for each game. If the unused area and / or the unused stack area of the RAM 41c is initialized at least once per game, but the unused area and / or the unused stack area of the RAM 41c is initialized. The timing for performing the conversion may be any timing during one game. For example, the unused area and / or the unused stack area of the RAM 41c may be initialized at the start of the game or when a process that is always executed for each game is executed. It may be one that performs the conversion.

  Also, before the start of setting (before 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 four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, In addition to performing four types of initialization 1 to 4 which are initialized in different areas depending on each initialization condition, any of the four types of initialization conditions is satisfied, and an unused area in the RAM 41c is always Since the unused stack area in the stack area is initialized, it is possible to more reliably prevent the illegal program from being resident.

  In particular, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of startup, the unused area in the RAM 41c and the unused stack area in the stack area are always initialized. Therefore, the unused area and the unused stack area in the RAM 41c are used. Even when an unauthorized program or unauthorized data is stored, the control state of the main control unit 41 can be prevented from returning based on the data in the RAM 41c while the unauthorized program or the unauthorized data is stored.

  In addition, in the power interruption interrupt processing, after destructive diagnosis data with any bit set to 1 is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 41c, the RAM parity based on all data including the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c. RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and stored so that becomes 0, and RAM parity calculated based on data stored in all areas including the unused area and unused stack area in the RAM 41c at the time of restoration Whether or not destructive diagnosis data is stored, and if the RAM parity is not 0, or even if the RAM parity is 0, the destructive diagnosis data is stored normally. If not, an error occurs due to a RAM error, and the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on. Until the initialization 1 for initializing all areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c is performed, the progress of the game is impossible. Therefore, the unused area and / or the unused stack area of the RAM 41c at the time of startup. Even if a malicious program is stored in the computer, the malicious program can be found and initialized.

  Further, when it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal and a RAM abnormal error state occurs, initialization 1 is performed to initialize all areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c. Even when it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned on after that, all the areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c Since the initialization 1 is performed, the malicious program that may be stored in the RAM 41c can be surely removed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and stored so that the result of the exclusive OR operation is 0 based on all the data in the RAM 41c in the power interruption processing, that is, 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 the areas in the RAM 41c at the time of recovery is 0, the determination is made as follows. It can be performed accurately and conveniently.

  In the present embodiment, in the interruption interrupt process, destruction diagnosis data (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 41c. After that, adjustment data for which the RAM parity is 0 based on all the data in the RAM 41c including the destructive diagnosis data is stored, and in addition to the determination of whether the RAM parity is 0 at the start-up, the destructive diagnosis data Is determined to be normal, and the RAM 41c is determined to be normal on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the destructive diagnosis data is also normally stored. The control state is restored based on the data stored in. As a result, when 00H is stored in all areas, that is, when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared to 0 even if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is normal by the determination of the RAM parity at startup. If the data in the RAM 41c is cleared to 0, the area in which the destructive diagnosis data is to be stored is also 0, and it is determined that the data in the RAM 41c is not normal. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the accuracy of determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c has the correct contents at the time of activation.

  Further, when the CPU 41a determines that the RAM parity is 0 at startup and the data for destructive diagnosis is also normally stored, and determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal, the destructive diagnosis stored in the RAM 41c. Since the data for destruction diagnosis is still stored in the RAM 41c even after the activation, the data in the RAM 41c is not normal at the next activation, but the data is destroyed. Since diagnostic data is stored, it is possible to prevent erroneous determination as normal.

  Further, in this embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the RAM 41c and the progress of the game is disabled, a setting value changing operation as a condition for canceling the disabled state of the game is effective. As a result of the transition to the setting change mode (setting change processing), all the areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized, so that the initial data of the RAM 41c due to the occurrence of an abnormality And initialization of data associated with selection / setting of set values can be performed at once, and unnecessary processing can be omitted. Further, when the CPU 41a is activated, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is ON before determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal. At that time, the setting key switch 37 is ON. If it is determined that there is, the determination as to whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal is not performed, and the mode shifts to the setting change mode, where a new setting value is selected and set. It can be omitted.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 for initializing all areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c is performed before shifting to the setting change process. However, along with the shift to the setting change process. Initialization 1 may be performed, for example, after the setting change process is completed, or may be performed when the setting value is confirmed in the setting change process. In this case, since the inconvenience arises when the determined set value is changed, in initialization 1, all areas except the used stack area and the set value work of the RAM 41c are initialized. Become.

  Further, in this embodiment, once the error state due to the RAM abnormality error is controlled, the game is disabled until the setting change process is performed, but the error state due to the RAM abnormality error occurs. When initialization is performed, all areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized, and a set value is set to an initial value (for example, set value 1), and a reset operation is performed in this state. Thus, the game may be restarted.

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, when the voltage drop signal is input to the trigger terminal CLK / TRG, the CPU 41a interrupts the process being executed and executes the power interruption process. In the process including the process for setting the data for destructive diagnosis and the process for calculating and setting the data for adjusting the RAM parity, the process for making it possible to determine whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of recovery or the initial setting of the output port Before performing the conversion, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input to the signal input terminal DATA. If the voltage drop signal is also input to the signal input terminal DATA, the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of recovery. If the voltage drop signal is not input to the signal input terminal DATA, the original processing is performed. It is adapted to return.

  That is, the voltage drop signal is input to the two systems of the input unit to the main control unit 41, and the CPU 41a does not perform the power interruption interrupt process when the voltage drop signal is input to one of the input units. Before the process for enabling determination of whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal, the initialization of the output port, or the like is performed, it is determined again whether or not the voltage drop signal is input to the other input unit. These processes are executed only when a voltage drop signal is also input to the input section of this, and when power failure is detected by mistake, whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of recovery is detected. Since it is possible to prevent the process for enabling the determination and the process such as the initialization of the output port from being performed, the control of the CPU 41a may be interrupted for an unnecessarily long time due to erroneous detection of power interruption. More than necessary Possible to prevent the load is applied to.

  In addition, other interrupts are prohibited during the execution of the power interruption interrupt process and the timer interrupt process (main). For example, the voltage drops during the execution of the timer interrupt process (main). Even when a signal is input, double interruptions do not occur, and it is possible to prevent the processing load on the CPU 41a from increasing and data consistency from being lost. In particular, even if a voltage drop signal is input during the transmission of the command, the interruption does not occur and the transmission of the command is not hindered, and the transmission can be completed normally before the CPU 41a stops driving. .

  If the interrupt timing of the power interruption interrupt processing and the interrupt timing of the timer interrupt processing (main) are simultaneous, that is, if interrupt 2 and interrupt 3 occur simultaneously, interrupt 2 Priority is given to the power interruption interrupt process, and if interrupt 2 occurs during the execution of the timer interrupt process (main), the power interruption occurs after the timer interrupt process (main) ends. Since interrupt processing is performed and power interruption interrupt processing is performed at the earliest possible stage while preventing multiple interrupts, it is ensured that power interruption interrupt processing is performed before the CPU 41a stops driving. It can be carried out.

  Further, the CPU 41a can execute four types of interrupts of interrupts 1 to 4, and when interrupts 1 and 4 that are set to unused are generated, the CPU 41a immediately returns to the original process. The unused interrupt processing to be executed is executed. For this reason, even if unused interrupts 1 and 4 occur, the process immediately returns to the process before the interrupt. Therefore, even if an unused interrupt occurs due to noise or the like, the CPU 41a runs out of control. It is possible to prevent such troubles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, in the said Example, the determination value number storage area | region of RAM41c in which the determination value number used for an internal lottery is memorize | stored shall memorize | store the determination value number in each case using a 2 byte area | region. Of course, in a general slot machine, the number of judgment values for special roles is not often set to exceed 255 in any gaming situation. As described above, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, some of the determination values that are common regardless of the set value are stored in common for all of the set values 1 to 6, but the number of determination values is related to the set value. Even common items can be individually stored for each of the setting values 1 to 6. Further, if the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, all of them can be stored in common for all of the set values 1 to 6.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it was whether it memorize | stored in common with the whole setting value 1-6, or it memorize | stored separately with respect to each of the setting values 1-6 in the said Example. However, it is assumed that the number of determination values is not stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 (the common flag for the setting value is not set). About 4-6, the number of judgment values can also be made common. The same applies to the number of determination values for the bet number. For example, the bet numbers 1 and 2 may be common and the bet number 3 may be individual.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of determination values referred to according to the number of bets for the same combination at the same set value is stored at a different address for each of the bets (1 or 3). That is, for the same combination at the same set value, even if the number of judgment values referred to according to the number of bets is the same, it is stored separately, but the combination with the same winning probability regardless of the number of bets For the role that makes the determination value number storage address common, or for the role that makes the winning probability the same regardless of the setting value and the number of bets, the address of the determination value number storage address is made common In this way, by storing the number of determination values in common, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for that purpose.

  In the embodiment, the number of determination values acquired according to the set value or the like is sequentially added to the random number value for internal lottery, but from the value of random number for internal lottery that acquired the acquired determination value number, Subtraction may be performed sequentially, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new random value for internal lottery. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative).

  In the embodiment, in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of each combination according to the game situation is sequentially added to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It was supposed to be judged. On the other hand, a winning determination table in which a determination value for determining each combination as winning is determined for each game in accordance with the number of determination values for each combination according to the game situation, and the internal random number for internal lottery acquired It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing this value with the determination value of each combination. In addition, a winning determination table in which determination values for determining each winning combination are stored in advance in the ROM 41b, and an internal lottery value is compared by comparing the acquired internal random number value with the determination value for each winning combination. It is good also as what performs.

  In the above embodiment, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the number of bets in the normal gaming state. On the other hand, even in the normal gaming state, the game can be started by setting 1 as the bet number, and further, the game can be started by setting 2 as the bet number. Also good. As a result, when 1 or 2 is set as the bet number in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the small role in the internal lottery is lowered as compared with the case where 3 is set as the bet number, and the small role is won The number of paid out medals can be increased. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of Bell is 1 / 4.82 and the payout number is 7, but when 1 or 2 is set as the bet number, The winning probability may be lower than 1 / 4.82 and the payout number may be more than seven. Further, the winning probability of the bell and the number of payouts may be changed when 1 is set as the bet number and when 2 is set.

  In the above embodiment, the special combination and the small combination or replaying game are not won simultaneously in one internal lottery, but the special combination and the small combination or replaying in one internal lottery. You may make it win a role simultaneously.

  For example, a role-specific table for a small role and a re-playing role in which the storage destination addresses for the small role and re-playing role are registered, and a role-specific table for a special role in which the storage destination address for the number of judgment values for special roles is registered In the internal lottery, for the same random number for internal lottery, a lottery for a small role and a replaying role that refers to a role-specific table for a small role and a replaying role, and a role-specific table for a special role The lottery of the special role to be referred to is separately performed, and the number of judgment values stored in the address area registered in the role-specific table for the small role and the replay role is registered in the special-purpose role table. Based on the number of judgment values stored in the address area, the range of judgment values for each small role, replaying role, and special role, and the small role, replaying role, and special role are won in duplicate. To be able to identify the range of judgment values In other words, it may be configured such that a small role or re-playing role and a special role can be won at the same time, and in such a configuration, even if a winning of a small role or re-playing role occurs as a result of the game, Since it is not denied that the generation of a special combination having a higher degree of advantage than that of a small combination or re-playing combination is allowed, the player's expectation for the generation of the special combination can be maintained even in such a situation.

  Also, in this case, after the special role is established, that is, in the state where the winning flag of the special role is carried over, a plurality of special roles are duplicated by performing the lottery of the small role and the re-playing role only. I won't win. Furthermore, since the lottery for the small role and the re-playing role can be shared before and after the special role is established, the internal lottery in the normal gaming state can be simplified, and in the state where the special role is carried over after the special role is established. Since it is only necessary to perform the lottery of the small combination and the re-playing combination, the processing efficiency of the internal lottery in the state where the winning of the special combination is carried over becomes high. On the other hand, even after the special role is established, both the lottery of the small role and the re-playing role and the special role lottery will be performed, and if the special role is won by the special role lottery, the winning will be treated as invalid. Even in this case, multiple special roles will never be won.

  In the above configuration, after the special role is established, that is, in the state where the special role winning flag is carried over, the value of the determination value range in which the special role is won alone is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. If the value of the range of judgment values for winning a combination of small roles and special roles is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, it is determined that only the small role is won, Even if multiple special roles are not won, it will be lost even when the value of the judgment value range in which small and special roles are won in duplicate is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. Even in this case, a plurality of special roles will not be won in duplicate. In addition, after the special role is established, the role-specific table in which data that can specify the range of the judgment value that the special role wins alone and the judgment value range that the small role and the special role wins are not registered, In other words, the internal lottery process may be performed by a role-specific table in which only data that can specify the range of determination values for winning a re-game player and data that can specify the range of determination values for winning a small role are registered. Even in this case, a plurality of special roles will not be won in duplicate.

  In addition, from the number of determination values stored in the address area registered in the role-specific table for the small role and the re-playing role and the number of determination values stored in the address area registered in the role-specific table for the special role It may be possible to specify only a range of judgment values for winning a small role and a replaying role alone, or a range of judgment values for winning a combination of a small role or a replaying role and a special role. According to the configuration, even if a small role or re-playing role is won as a result of the game, it is not denied that the special role is won, so even in this situation, the player's expectation for winning the special role Can be sustained.

  Also, in the role-specific table, the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding only to the special role, the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding to both the special role and the small role or the replaying role, Register the storage address of the number of decision values corresponding to only the game combination, and in the internal lottery, add the number of decision values of each combination referenced from the combination table to the internal random number obtained 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 number of judgment values corresponding to both the special role and the small role or replaying role If the result of the addition is overflowed, the winning combination of both the special role and the small role or the replaying role is judged, and the addition result with the number of judgment values corresponding to only the small role or the replaying role is overflowed Is a small role or replaying role It is possible to make a configuration in which a special role and a small role or a re-playing role can be won at the same time, and even if such a configuration is made, a general role will be won as a result of the game. Even in such a situation, it is not denied that the occurrence of a special role with a higher degree of advantage than the small role or the re-game player is allowed, so even in such a situation, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special role is maintained. be able to.

  Further, in this case, it is possible to determine whether or not the winning combination is made using the same loop process regardless of the type of combination or combination of combinations, so that individual determination is performed according to the type of combination as described above. The capacity of the processing program for executing the lottery process can be further reduced than the case.

  In the above configuration, after the special role is established, that is, in the state where the special role winning flag is carried over, the value of the determination value range in which the special role is won alone is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. If the value of the judgment value range in which a small role or re-playing role and a special role are won in duplicate is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, only the small role or re-playing role is determined. As a result of the determination of winning, a plurality of special roles will not be won. In addition, after a special combination is established, it is determined that the game is lost even if the value of the judgment value range in which the small combination or replay combination and the special combination are won is obtained as a random number for internal lottery. Even in this case, a plurality of special roles will not be won. In addition, after the special role is established, data is registered that can specify the range of judgment values that the special role will win independently and the range of judgment values that the small role or re-playing role and special role will win. The internal lottery process is performed by the role-specific table in which only the data that can specify the range of the judgment value won by the re-playing role and the data that can specify the range of the judgment value that the small role wins are registered. Even in this case, a plurality of special roles will not be won in duplicate.

  Also, from the number of judgment values stored in the address area registered in the role-specific table, the range of judgment values that the re-playing role or small role wins alone, the small role or re-playing role and the special role overlap. It may be possible to specify only the range of determination values to be won, and according to such a configuration, even if a small role wins as a result of the game, it is not denied that a special role is won. Even in such a situation, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for winning the special role.

  In addition, when a small role or replaying role and a special role can be won at the same time, for example, a big bonus and one piece (1), a big bonus and one piece (2), a big bonus and a cherry, a big bonus and a bell For example, a bonus and a plurality of types of small roles or replaying roles may be overlapped to be won. In this way, when, for example, a big bonus and one (1) or a big bonus and one (2) are won simultaneously by internal lottery, one (1), one (2) and a big bonus are awarded. When missed, chances are derived as described above, so the expectation for the big bonus increases, and when 1 (1) or 1 (2) wins, the chance is not derived, but the big bonus Therefore, even if one (1) or one (2) is won, the expectation for the big bonus can be maintained.

  Furthermore, in this case, the big bonus and the bell are set to be larger than the judgment value range in which the big bonus and the bell are won, and the big bonus is set to be larger. The probability of winning the big bonus and cherry at the same time may be higher than the probability of winning the bell at the same time, and this way, when the cherry wins than when the bell wins However, since the possibility of winning at the same time as the big bonus increases, the expectation for winning the special role can be changed depending on the type when the small role or replaying role is won. Can be increased. Also, the judgment value range in which the big bonus and one (1) or one (2) are won more than the judgment value range in which the big bonus and cherry and the big bonus and bell are won. Is set so that the probability of winning the big bonus and one (1) or one (2) at the same time is higher than the probability of winning the big bonus and cherry or bell at the same time. Well, if you do this, it ’s more likely that you won at the same time as the big bonus when 1 (1) or 1 (2) is won than when Cherry or Bell won. When one (1) or one (2) wins, it is possible to change the expectation for winning the special role, so that interest can be enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the entire high-order byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is replaced with the low-order byte, and the entire low-order byte is replaced with the high-order byte. On the other hand, the data of a specific bit among the random number bits extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is simply replaced with data of other bits (however, other than the masked seventh and fifteenth bits). Also good. Alternatively, the random number value extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 may be directly acquired as a random number for internal lottery. Further, it may be processed into a random number for internal lottery by a method different from the above embodiment.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a first modification of the process until the CPU 41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 into a random number for internal lottery by software. Also in the first modification, the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is stored in the 16-bit general-purpose register 41GR included in the CPU 41a.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is stored in the general-purpose register 41GR, the CPU 41a further extracts the value of the internal refresh register (R register) 41R as a processing random number. The CPU 41a adds the processing random number extracted from the R register 41R to the value of the upper byte of the general register 41GR (the value extracted from the upper counter 42c). The value of the lower byte of the general register 41GR (the value extracted from the lower counter 42b) is left as it is.

  Next, the CPU 41a performs an OR operation with the value of the general-purpose register 41GR, that is, a value obtained by adding a processing random number to the upper byte with 8080h. Furthermore, the CPU 41a shifts the upper 1 byte (8th bit to 15th bit) to the lower bit by bit, and inserts 1 into the empty 15th bit. At this time, the CPU 41a uses the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR as a random number for internal lottery, and sequentially adds the number of determination values thereto.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a second modification of the process until the CPU 41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 into a random number for internal lottery by software. Also in this example, the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is stored in the 16-bit general-purpose register 41GR included in the CPU 41a.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 is stored in the general-purpose register 41GR, the CPU 41a further extracts the value of the internal R register 41R as a processing random number. The CPU 41a adds the processing random number extracted from the R register 41R to the value of the upper byte of the general register 41GR (the value extracted from the upper counter 42c). Further, the processing random number extracted from the R register 41R is also added to the lower byte value (the value extracted from the lower counter 42b) of the general-purpose register 41GR.

  Next, the CPU 41a performs a logical OR operation with the value of the general-purpose register 41GR, that is, the value obtained by adding the processing random numbers to the upper byte and the lower byte, respectively, with 8080h. Furthermore, the CPU 41a shifts the upper 1 byte (8th bit to 15th bit) to the lower bit by bit, and inserts 1 into the empty 15th bit. At this time, the CPU 41a uses the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR as a random number for internal lottery, and sequentially adds the number of determination values thereto.

  In the first and second modified examples described above, the value of the R register 41R is extracted as a random number for processing, and this is extracted from the high-order byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 (in the second modified example, the lower byte) ) To process random numbers. The random number processing applied here includes at least processing for adding a processing random number to the upper byte. Thereby, the variation of the random numbers for internal lottery can be increased, and the player can prevent the aiming as much as possible.

  Further, since the processing random numbers are extracted from the R register 41R, no special configuration is required as means for generating the processing random numbers. Moreover, the value of the R register 41R is updated every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction, and the update interval is not constant. Therefore, a random number with high randomness can be extracted as a processing random number. And since the randomness of the processing random number is high, the randomness of the random number for internal lottery generated using the random number is also high.

  In the first and second modified examples, the value extracted from the R register 41R is added to the upper byte (and the lower byte) of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42. A value that is periodically updated by hardware or software may be added. Further, instead of adding a value extracted from the R register 41R (or a value instead of the R register), a logical operation such as subtraction, logical sum, or logical product may be performed.

  Further, bit replacement such as replacement of the upper byte and the lower byte shown in the above embodiment may be used in combination with the first and second modifications. Also in the first and second modified examples, the interruption to the CPU 41a is prohibited in order to prevent the contents of the HL register from being rewritten until the processing is completed after the random number is extracted from the random number generation circuit 42. Will be.

  In the second modification, processing random numbers to be added to the upper and lower bytes of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 may be separately extracted from the R register 41R at different timings. Separately prepare the processing random number to be added to the upper byte and the processing random number to be updated to the lower byte. Means for extracting may be provided. In this case, one of the means for updating the processing random number for the upper byte and the means for updating the processing random number for the lower byte can be constituted by the R register.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the case where the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42, that is, the random number extracted by the hardware random number function is processed by software has been described. However, the random number processing by the software described above may be applied to random numbers that are periodically updated by software. For example, the CPU 41a sends an instruction to the second microcomputer to extract a random number periodically updated by a timer interrupt or the like in a second microcomputer different from the microcomputer constituting the main control unit 41, and I It can be input to the CPU 41a via the / O port 41d and stored in the general-purpose register 41GR. The function of the second microcomputer may be included in the microcomputer that constitutes the main control unit 41. Also in this case, the random number value obtained after processing can be varied, and the effect of preventing the player from aiming can be achieved.

  In the above, the extracted random number and the processed random number are stored in the general-purpose register 41GR included in the CPU 41a. In the internal lottery, the number of determination values of each combination is sequentially added to the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR. However, a random number after processing, that is, an acquired random number may be stored in the RAM 41c, and the number of determination values for each combination may be sequentially added to the value stored in the RAM 41c.

  In the embodiment, the RAM parity adjustment data is stored so that the RAM parity of the RAM 41c becomes 0 in the power interruption processing, and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity of the RAM 41c is 0 at the time of restoration. Although it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal, of course, the RAM parity adjustment data is stored so that the RAM parity of the RAM 41c becomes 1 in the power interruption processing, and the RAM parity of the RAM 41c becomes 1 at the time of restoration. Whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal may be determined. Further, the checksum (exclusive OR of the data stored in the corresponding area) of all areas of the RAM 41c is calculated in the power interruption processing, and is stored in a specific area, and at the time of recovery, the RAM 41c is restored. The checksum of all the areas including the specific area where the checksum is stored is calculated. If the result is 00 (H), it is determined that the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and must be 00 (H). For example, it may be determined that the data in the RAM 41c is abnormal.

  If the checksum is stored normally in the power interruption processing, the checksum of the area excluding the specific area and the data stored in the specific area (the checksum calculated at the time of power interruption) ) Should take the same value, and if the checksum of the area excluding the specific area matches the data stored in the specific area, the result of calculating the exclusive OR of both data is Since the result of calculating the checksum of all areas including the specific area where the checksum of the RAM 41c is stored is 00 (H), it is determined that the data in the RAM 41c is normal. This is because it can.

  In this case as well, in the power interruption interrupt processing, before the checksum is calculated, the destructive diagnosis data (for example, 5A (H)) in which any bit is 1 is stored at a predetermined address, and at the time of restoration In addition to determining whether or not the checksum is 00 (H), it is also determined whether or not the data for destructive diagnosis is normally stored. The checksum is 00 (H) and the destructive diagnosis is performed. It is preferable to determine that the data in the RAM 41c is normal on the condition that the business data is also normal. Even if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, if 00 (H) is stored in all areas, it will be determined to be normal by the checksum determination at the time of startup, After storing the destructive diagnostic data with the bit set to 1, calculate the checksum and store it in a specific area, and also check the destructive diagnostic data in addition to checking the checksum at startup, For example, even if all areas are cleared to 0 at startup, and the checksum is 00 (H) and determined to be normal, the destruction diagnosis data does not match the value stored at the time of power failure, Since the determination is made, it is possible to improve the accuracy of determining the abnormality of the data stored in the RAM 41c.

  In the above, the RAM parity or checksum of the RAM 41c is calculated in the power interruption processing and stored in the RAM 41c, and whether or not the RAM parity calculated based on all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of restoration is 0. Or whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal based on whether or not the checksum calculated based on all the areas of the RAM 41c is 00 (H). RAM parity or checksum of the RAM 41c is calculated and stored in a specific area, and the RAM parity or checksum excluding the specific area of the RAM 41c at the time of recovery is calculated, and the RAM parity or checksum stored in the specific area is calculated. The data in the RAM 41c depends on whether the comparison result matches It may be determined whether normal or not. In this case as well, as described above, before the RAM parity or checksum is calculated, the destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored at a predetermined address. In addition to determining whether or not the sums match, it is determined whether or not the data for destructive diagnosis is stored normally, the RAM parity and checksum match, and the destructive diagnostic data is also normal. It is preferable to determine that the data in the RAM 41c is normal under the above conditions.

  In the above-described embodiment, 5A (H) is stored in the RAM 41c as the failure diagnosis data in the power interruption processing. However, any data other than 0 may be stored and can be confirmed at the time of startup.

  In the above embodiment, when the CPU 41a is started, the RAM parity of the RAM 41c is calculated, it is determined whether or not the result is 0, and the destructive diagnosis data is normal on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. However, first, it is determined whether or not the data for destructive diagnosis is stored normally, and on condition that the data for destructive diagnosis is stored normally. The RAM parity of the RAM 41c may be calculated and it may be determined whether or not the result is 0. In this way, if the destructive diagnosis data is not normally stored, the RAM parity is calculated. Without calculation, it can be determined that the data in the RAM 41c is abnormal.

  In the embodiment, the main control unit 41 is activated based on a reset signal from a reset circuit 49 provided separately from the main control unit 41. However, the reset circuit is connected to the main control unit 41. The microcomputer which comprises may be mounted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the RAM 41c is mounted on the microcomputer constituting the main control unit 41. However, a RAM used as a work of the microcomputer may be mounted outside the microcomputer.

  In the embodiment, the power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the DC voltage used in the slot machine 1 and detects the power interruption when the DC voltage becomes a certain voltage or lower. You may make it detect a power interruption, when the period when the said DC voltage became below a fixed voltage continued for a fixed period. Alternatively, the AC voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 may be monitored to detect a power interruption when a disturbance in the waveform of the AC voltage is detected or when the period continues for a certain period.

  In the above embodiment, the power interruption detection circuit 48 is mounted on the game control board 40. However, the power interruption detection circuit 48 may be mounted in other places. For example, the game control board 40 may be connected to the power supply board 100 or the power supply board 100. It may be mounted on a relay board or the like through which a power supply line is connected.

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

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball capturing device 30 ′ and a ball capturing device 30 ′ for capturing game balls are used. 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, a ball payout, and the like are provided. A payout ball detection switch 35 ′ for detecting a game ball paid out by the device 34 ′ is provided, and it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using both medals and game balls, and generating a prize. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out.

  Each element in the embodiment corresponds to the present invention as follows.

The slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
It has a plurality of variable display areas (left reel, middle reel, right reel) that can variably display multiple types of symbols that can each be identified, and the display results can be derived and displayed in each variable display area. Provided with display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. A slot machine (1) in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of areas,
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (reset / setting switch 36), one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of types of setting values having different ratios (winning probabilities) for determining that the occurrence of winning is permitted. Setting value setting means (setting change processing by the CPU 41a) for selecting and setting the selected setting value;
Data storage means (RAM 41c) for storing data for performing control of the game including setting value data indicating the setting value set by the setting value setting means so as to be readable and writable;
Holding means (backup power supply) for holding data for controlling the game stored in the data storage means (RAM 41c) even when power supply to the slot machine is interrupted;
When the power to the slot machine is turned on, the control of the game held by the holding means without individually determining whether or not the set value data of the data for controlling the game is appropriate Storage data determination means (determination of RAM parity and determination of destruction diagnosis data by the CPU 41a) for determining whether or not the data for performing a match with the data before power-off,
A first disabling of disabling the progress of the game when it is determined by the stored data determining means that the data for controlling the game held by the holding means does not match the data before power-off. Means (RAM abnormality error processing at power-on),
Each time a game start operation is performed, the setting value data is read from the data storage means (RAM 41c), and the setting value indicated by the read setting value data is a range of setting values that can be set by the setting value setting means. When it is within the range (1 to 6), it is determined that the read set value data is appropriate, and when it is not within the settable set value range, it is determined that the read set value data is not appropriate. Setting value data determination means to perform,
Whether or not the game is allowed to generate a prize at a rate corresponding to the set value indicated by the read set value data when the set value data determining means determines that the read set value data is appropriate. Pre-determining means (internal lottery processing by the CPU 41a) for determining
Second disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the setting value data determining means determines that the read set value data is not appropriate (RAM error error processing due to an abnormal setting value);
Based on the operation of the setting operation means, even when the progress of the game is disabled by the first disabling means and also when the progress of the game is disabled by the second disabling means. The state where the progress of the game is disabled is canceled on the condition that the setting value is newly set by the setting value setting means (a setting value is newly selected / set by the setting change process). , Disabling release means (transition to game control processing by the CPU 41a) that enables the progress of the game,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for instructing the display result to be derived in the variable display area according to the player's operation;
Derivation operation enabling means for enabling detection of the derivation operation by the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display of the symbol (processing for enabling the CPU 41a to stop the rotating reel)
Fluctuation control means (reel rotation processing by the CPU 41a) for continuing the variable display in the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation until the derivation operation is effectively detected after the symbol variation display is started,
Derivation control means {reel rotation processing by CPU 41a (stop switch processing)} for performing control for deriving a display result to the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation when the derivation operation is detected effectively;
A movable member (production door 60) movably provided in the slot machine;
Drive control means (sub-control unit 91) for performing drive control of the movable member;
With
The drive control means includes
Based on the fact that a predetermined drive start condition is satisfied (the internal winning command transmitted from the game control board 40 or the (first) reel stop command is acquired), the drive control (vibration control (vibration effect) of the movable member is obtained. )) Starting drive control means (Sn4, Sn11 in the vibration effect processing by the sub-control unit 91),
Based on the fact that the derivation operation is effectively detected during the drive control of the movable member, the first drive stop control means (in the vibration effect process by the sub control unit 91) stops the drive control of the movable member. Sn19, Sn22),
Drive timing start means for starting timing based on the establishment of the predetermined drive start condition (subtraction of the counter value of the drive counter by the sub-control unit 91);
The time that has elapsed since the drive timing start means has started measuring the drive control of the movable member without being stopped by the first drive stop control means reaches a predetermined time (drive stop time = 60 seconds). A second drive stop control means for stopping the drive control of the movable member (Sn20, Sn22 in the vibration effect process by the sub-control unit 91),
Including
The second drive stop control means (Sn20, Sn22 in the vibration effect process by the sub control unit 91) is configured such that when the drive control of the movable member (effect door 60) is stopped, the movable member has a predetermined reference position ( When it is not at the stop reference position), the drive control is continued until it is located at the predetermined reference position, and then the drive control is stopped (Sn21, Sn20).
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
Derivation operation promotion notification means (promotion by the sub-control unit 91) for executing the promotion notification {display of the notification screen by the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 22)} for prompting the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display of the symbol. Notification processing)
The derivation operation promotion informing means is
First notifying timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game (processing for setting a first value in a timer counter when the sub-control unit 91 receives a reel rotation command);
After the game is started, a second notification timing start means for starting timing based on the effective detection of the derivation operation (when the sub-control unit 91 receives a reel stop command, the timer counter Processing for setting the first value or the second value);
When the first notification timing start means or the second notification timing start means starts timing, and the time that has passed without the derivation operation being detected effectively reaches a predetermined notification waiting time. , Promotion notification starting means for starting the promotion notification (a process of transmitting a notification pattern 1, 2 command when the value of the notification timer counter becomes 0);
When the derivation operation is effectively detected during the execution of the promotion notification, a promotion notification end means for ending the promotion notification being executed (when a reel stop command is received during the execution of the promotion notification, the notification is Processing to send an end command), and
including,
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 2 ,
Main control means (CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40) for controlling the game and outputting game control information (command) according to the game state;
Determination of execution of effects (including promotion notification) by effect means (liquid crystal display 51) provided in the slot machine based on game control information output from the main control means connected to the main control means 1st sub-control means which outputs production control information {display start command (notification pattern 1, 2 command), display end command} instructing execution of the production when execution of the production is determined (CPU 91a of sub-control unit 91 in effect control board 90),
Second sub-control means (display control on display control board 190) connected to the first sub-control means and controlling the effect means based on the effect control information output from the first sub-control means. CPU 191a) of unit 191;
With
The main control means includes the derivation operation validating means (processing for validating the stop operation of the rotating reel by the CPU 41a), the fluctuation control means (reel rotation processing by the CPU 41a), and the derivation control means {reel rotation by the CPU 41a. Processing (stop control processing)},
In addition to outputting game control information (reel rotation start command) indicating that the game has started in response to the start of the game to the first sub-control means,
Outputting game control information (reel stop command) indicating that the derivation operation has been detected effectively in response to the derivation operation being detected to the first sub-control means;
The first sub-control unit includes the first time-counting start unit (processing for setting a first value in a timer counter when the CPU 91a receives a reel rotation command), and the second time-measurement start unit (CPU 91a A process of setting the first value or the second value in the timer counter when the stop command is received), the promotion notification start means and the promotion notification end means,
The promotion notification start means indicates that the derivation operation has been detected effectively after the first timing start means starts timing by receiving game control information indicating that the game has started. When the time elapsed without receiving the game control information shown reaches the predetermined notification waiting time (when the count value of the notification counter set when the reel rotation command is received becomes 0), or The game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been detected effectively after the second timing start means has started measuring time by receiving the game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been detected effectively. When the time elapsed without reception reaches the predetermined notification waiting time (when the count value of the notification counter set when the reel stop command is received becomes 0), the prompt Effect control information for instructing the execution of the promotion effect as informing (notifying patterns 1 and 2 command) is output to the second sub-control means,
The promotion notification ending means indicates that the derivation operation has been detected effectively after the promotion notification start means outputs the effect control information instructing execution of the promotion effect to the second sub-control means. When control information (reel stop command) is received, production control information (informing end command) for instructing termination of the promotion production is output to the second sub-control means,
The second sub-control means is
When the production control information instructing the execution of the promotion effect is received, the control (execution control for displaying the notification screen) of the promotion effect by the production means is performed,
When the production control information for instructing the termination of the promotion production is received, the control (the control for terminating the display of the notification screen) is performed to terminate the promotion production being executed.
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
Production control means (CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 in the production control board 90) that controls production according to the gaming state by sound output means (speakers 53, 54) provided in the slot machine,
The production control means is configured to perform the drive timing start means (sub) in a state in which the production (vibration production) is continuously controlled at least until the derivation operation (reel stop operation) is effectively detected. When the time that has elapsed since the subtraction of the counter value of the drive counter by the control unit 91) has not started being timed and the derivation operation has been detected effectively reaches the predetermined time (drive stop time = 60 seconds). , Control to lower the volume output from the sound output means (stop the output of vibration sound),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The plurality of variable display areas (left reel, middle reel, right reel) are rotated by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) on a display band on which a plurality of types of distinguishable symbols are arranged. Can be displayed by changing
Pre-deciding means (internal lottery processing by the main control unit 41) for deciding whether or not to allow the occurrence of winnings before the display results of the plurality of variable display areas are derived;
The derivation control means {reel rotation processing (stop switch processing) by the CPU 41a}
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived in any of the plurality of variable display areas, a derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area is provided for the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived. From a plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify a display result (stop position) derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time of operation (area number assigned for each number of steps for one symbol), Control pattern selection means for uniquely selecting a control pattern corresponding to the determination result (internal winning state) of the pre-decision means (selecting data creation tables corresponding to all reels at the start of reel rotation and selecting the selected data) Processing to create a stop control table corresponding to all reels from the creation table)
When the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display area by the control pattern selection means when the derivation operation means is operated Control for deriving the display result uniquely specified for the number of steps as the display result of the variable display area (control for stopping the reel at the stop position corresponding to the stop operation position with reference to the stop control table) Do,
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The plurality of variable display areas (left reel, middle reel, right reel) are rotated by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) on a display band on which a plurality of types of distinguishable symbols are arranged. Can be displayed by changing
Pre-deciding means (internal lottery processing by the main control unit 41) for deciding whether or not to allow the occurrence of winnings before the display results of the plurality of variable display areas are derived;
The derivation control means {reel rotation processing (stop switch processing) by the CPU 41a}
In a situation where a display result has already been derived in any one of the plurality of variable display areas and a display result has not yet been derived in another variable display area, a display result has not yet been derived. Display results derived for the variable display area with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor (area number assigned for each number of steps for one symbol) at the time when the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area is operated. A combination of the determination result of the predetermination means (internal winning state) and the display result of the variable display area from which the display result has already been derived (stop position of the stopped reel) from a plurality of control patterns that uniquely identify A control pattern selection means for uniquely selecting a control pattern corresponding to (when any one of the reels is stopped, a data pattern corresponding to the other reel Select use table includes a process) to create a stop control table corresponding to the reel in the change from the selected data generation table,
When the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display area by the control pattern selection means when the derivation operation means is operated Performing control for deriving a display result uniquely specified from the number of steps as a display result of the variable display area (control for stopping the reel at a stop position corresponding to the stop operation position with reference to the stop control table).
It is characterized by that.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. (A) is a figure which shows the combination table according to gaming state. (B) is a figure which shows the classification table. It is a figure which shows the memory area of the number of judgment values acquired based on the address registered into the table according to role. It is a figure which respectively shows the example of the relationship between the value of the random number for internal lottery in the normal gaming state, the number of determination values of each combination, and the winning combination. It is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery of the regular bonus, the number of judgment values of each combination, and the winning combination, respectively. (A) is a block diagram showing in detail the configuration of a random number generation circuit. (B) is explanatory drawing until a CPU processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit into the random number for internal lottery by software. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM41b. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process which CPU of a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error process performed when CPU of a main control part generate | occur | produces an error. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which CPU of a main control part performs in a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which CPU of a main control part performs after a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the random number acquisition process which CPU of a main control part performs in an internal lottery 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 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 performed when CPU of a main control part inputs a voltage drop signal from an interruption detection circuit. (A)-(e) is the schematic which shows the vibration effect aspect based on the vibration effect patterns 1 and 2. FIG. (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. 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 vibration effect process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the promotion alerting | reporting process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which similarly 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 similarly shows the control content of the promotion alerting | reporting process which CPU of a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). (A) is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting screen based on the alerting | reporting pattern as a modification in the acceleration alerting | reporting which CPU of a sub-control part performs, Similarly (b) shows the alerting | reporting screen based on the alerting | reporting pattern as another modification. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st modification of a process until CPU processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit into the random number for internal lottery by software. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd modification of a process until CPU processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit into the random number for internal lottery by software. It is a block diagram which shows the modification of a structure of a slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 40 Game control board 41 Main controller 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
42 random number generation circuit 43 sampling circuit 60 effect door 90 effect control board 91 sub-control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (4)

A variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable, and capable of deriving and displaying a display result in each variable display area,
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of areas,
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the setting values having different ratios for determining whether the winning is allowed is selected, and one of the setting values is selected, and the selected setting value is set. Setting value setting means;
Data storage means for storing data for performing control of the game including setting value data indicating the setting value set by the setting value setting means in a readable and writable manner;
Holding means for holding data for controlling the game stored in the data storage means even when power supply to the slot machine is interrupted;
When the power to the slot machine is turned on, the control of the game held by the holding means without individually determining whether or not the set value data of the data for controlling the game is appropriate Stored data determination means for determining whether or not the data for performing a match with the data before power-off,
A first disabling of disabling the progress of the game when it is determined by the stored data determining means that the data for controlling the game held by the holding means does not match the data before power-off. And
Each time a game start operation is performed, the set value data is read from the data storage means, and the set value indicated by the read set value data is within a set value range that can be set by the set value setting means. Setting value data determining means for determining that the read setting value data is appropriate and determining that the read setting value data is not appropriate when not within the settable setting value range;
Whether or not the game is allowed to generate a prize at a rate corresponding to the set value indicated by the read set value data when the set value data determining means determines that the read set value data is appropriate. Pre-determining means for determining
Second disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the set value data determining means determines that the read set value data is not appropriate;
Based on the operation of the setting operation means, even when the progress of the game is disabled by the first disabling means and also when the progress of the game is disabled by the second disabling means. On the condition that the set value is newly set by the set value setting means, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is canceled, and the disablement canceling means for enabling the progress of the game,
Derivation operation means for instructing the display result to be derived in the variable display area in accordance with a player's operation;
Derivation operation enabling means for enabling detection of the derivation operation by the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display of the symbol;
Fluctuation control means for continuing the variable display in the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation until the derivation operation is effectively detected after the symbol variation display is started,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in a variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation when the derivation operation is effectively detected;
A movable member movably provided in the slot machine;
Drive control means for performing drive control of the movable member;
With
The drive control means includes
Drive start control means for starting drive control of the movable member based on a predetermined drive start condition being satisfied;
First drive stop control means for stopping the drive control of the movable member based on the fact that the derivation operation is effectively detected during the drive control of the movable member;
Drive timing start means for starting timing based on the establishment of the predetermined drive start condition;
Based on the fact that the time that the drive control of the movable member has not stopped by the first drive stop control means has reached a predetermined time since the drive timing start means has started timing, Second drive stop control means for stopping drive control of the member;
Including
The second drive stop control means continues the drive control until the movable member is positioned at the predetermined reference position when the movable member is not positioned at the predetermined reference position when stopping the drive control of the movable member. And then stop the drive control,
A slot machine characterized by that. Derivation operation promotion notifying means for executing promotion notification for prompting the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display area during the variable display of the symbol,
The derivation operation promotion informing means is
First notifying timing start means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Second notifying timing start means for starting timing based on the fact that the derivation operation is effectively detected after the game is started;
When the first notification timing start means or the second notification timing start means starts timing, and the time that has passed without the derivation operation being detected effectively reaches a predetermined notification waiting time. , Promotion notification starting means for starting the promotion notification;
Promotion notification ending means for ending the promotion notification being executed when the derivation operation is effectively detected during the execution of the promotion notification;
including,
The slot machine according to claim 1. Main control means for controlling the game and outputting game control information corresponding to the game state;
When the execution of the effect is determined by the effect means provided in the slot machine based on the game control information output from the main control means connected to the main control means, and the execution of the effect is determined First sub-control means for outputting effect control information for instructing execution of the effect;
A second sub-control unit that is connected to the first sub-control unit and controls the effect unit based on the production control information output from the first sub-control unit;
With
The main control means includes the derivation operation validation means, the variation control means, and the derivation control means,
In addition to outputting game control information indicating that the game has started in response to the start of the game to the first sub-control means,
In response to the derivation operation being detected effectively, game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been detected effectively is output to the first sub-control means,
The first sub-control unit includes the first notification timing start unit, the second notification timing start unit, the promotion notification start unit, and the promotion notification end unit.
The promotion notification start means has detected the derivation operation effectively after the first notification timing start means has started counting time by receiving game control information indicating that the game has started. When the time that has elapsed without receiving the game control information indicating that the predetermined notification waiting time has been reached, or when the game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been effectively detected has been received, When the time that has elapsed without receiving the game control information indicating that the derivation operation has been detected effectively has reached the predetermined notification waiting time since the notification timing start means has started timing, the promotion Production control information for instructing execution of the promotion production as notification is output to the second sub-control means,
The promotion notification ending means indicates that the derivation operation has been detected effectively after the promotion notification start means outputs the effect control information instructing execution of the promotion effect to the second sub-control means. When the control information is received, the production control information for instructing the end of the promotion production is output to the second sub-control means,
The second sub-control means is
When the production control information for instructing the execution of the promotion effect is received, control for executing the promotion effect by the effect means is performed,
When the production control information for instructing the end of the promotion effect is received, the control for ending the promotion effect being executed is performed.
The slot machine according to claim 2 . Production control means for controlling the production according to the game state by sound output means provided in the slot machine,
The production control means is in a state in which production control is continuously performed at least until the derivation operation is effectively detected, and the derivation operation is effective after the drive timing start means starts timing. When the time that has elapsed without being detected reaches the predetermined time, control is performed to reduce the volume output from the sound output means.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .

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