JP5345285B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure the versatility of a constitution and provide a more accurate timing value, in the timing constitution capable of specifying a date/hour. <P>SOLUTION: A performance control board 90 sets the timing value of a present date/hour by RTCM (Real-Time Clock Module) as a standard value based on that a date/time standard value command is input from a connector of an existing constitution where a performance control command is input. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and in particular, a predetermined prize 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. Related to slot machines.

  Some gaming machines of this type have timekeeping functions such as a clock function and a calendar function, and change the display mode on the image display device based on information such as the current time obtained by the timekeeping function. As an example of a gaming machine that manages the current time, an internal clock is used to grasp the current time, display the time on the effect display screen, and the time according to the remaining time until the game hall is closed There is a thing which changes the display content about (patent document 1). As another example of a gaming machine that manages the current time, a clock / calendar LSI is provided on a symbol control board that performs display control of the image display device, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the clock / calendar Control of changing the background image to be displayed to the background image indicating the season according to the current month in the image display device by acquiring the current month, day, and time data by the LSI, and the current background image to be displayed There is one that performs control to change to a background image in accordance with the time (Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2004-357726 (FIGS. 5 and 12, paragraph numbers 0066 to 0073, 0091 to 0094) JP 2003-225410 A (FIGS. 11 and 12, paragraph numbers 0080, 0264, 0265, 0268)

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above has the following problems. First, since the gaming machine of Patent Document 2 described above is not provided with a configuration for correcting the data of the month, day, and time in the clock / calendar LSI, there is a risk that control for changing the background image cannot be performed at an accurate timing. was there.

  Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, a clock including a radio clock for correcting current time data of the internal clock and various circuits for performing signal processing related to the radio clock on a control board in the control device. Although an adjustment means is provided, for a gaming machine provided with such a time adjustment means, for example, an existing configuration such as a wiring pattern of a control board is different from a model not provided with such a time adjustment means. Cannot be used, and the versatility of the configuration cannot be ensured.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to ensure versatility of the configuration and to make the time count more accurate in a configuration that performs time measurement that allows specification of the date and time. That is.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified can be displayed in a variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by a result being displayed and winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
A production device for producing a game;
Clocking means (RTCM 110, working day counter 359, etc.) for clocking time and date that can be specified;
Game control means (game control board 40, main control unit 41 in FIG. 3) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting an effect control command for controlling the effect device;
Production control means (production control board 90, sub-control unit 91 in FIG. 3, shown in the fourth embodiment) that controls the production device in a predetermined production mode based on the production control command transmitted from the game control means. A sub-control unit 91 that is a first effect control microcomputer that performs effect control other than display control such as sound control and lamp control, and a second effect control microcomputer that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51. Two presentation control microcomputers and a corresponding control board when a certain display control unit 901 is provided on another control board),
With
The production control means includes
Date and time determination means (S326 in FIG. 23) for determining whether or not the date and time specified by the time measurement means has reached a predetermined date and time;
Based on the date / time determination means determining that the predetermined date / time has been reached, the effect mode in the effect device is changed (a project as shown in FIG. 9D is executed, FIG. 6G). Effect effect changing means (S414 in FIG. 27, S382 in FIG. 25), which executes a simultaneous effect using lamps such as effect LED 52 and reel LED 55,
Command input means (connector 951 in FIG. 36) for inputting the effect control command;
Including
The command input means includes an input connector to which a connector of effect control command signal lines (L1 to L9) for transmitting the effect control command can be connected, and the connector of the effect control command signal line is connected to the input connector. The effect control command is input by connecting to the signal, the connector of the signal line for the effect control command is removed from the input connector, and the date / time standard value command (standard date / time command) indicating the standard value of the date / time used by the time measuring means The date and time standard value command can be input by replacing the connector of the date and time standard value command signal lines (L11 to L19) for transmitting the command to the input connector, and connecting them .
When the date standard value command is input from the command input unit, the effect control unit sets the time measured by the time measuring unit to a standard value based on the standard value of the date indicated by the date standard value command. Date and time setting means (S603 in FIG. 30);
A notification means (S604 in FIG. 30) for performing a predetermined notification based on the completion of the setting of the date and time upon receiving the date and time standard value command;
Further including
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the standard value of the date and time indicated by the date and time standard value command when the date and time standard value command indicating the standard value of the date and time used by the time measuring means is input from the command input means in the production control means. The time value measured by the time measuring means is set to the standard value. Thereby, in the production control means, the timekeeping value by the timekeeping means is set to the standard value based on inputting the date / time standard value command from the command input means which is an existing configuration in which the production control command is inputted. With regard to the configuration related to the production control means necessary for setting the time measured value by the means to the standard value, the existing configuration can be used, and the versatility of the configuration can be ensured. And since it becomes possible to set the time measured value by the time measuring means to the standard value in this way, the time measured value by the time measuring means can be made more accurate. For example, in a plurality of slot machines all at once. When executing a predetermined effect, it is possible to accurately match the effects performed in the respective slot machines. Furthermore, since the predetermined notification is performed based on the reception of the date / time standard value command, the date / time setting can be easily grasped.

The slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes
Notification content setting means (sub control unit 91) for setting notification content to be notified to the player;
Notification effect storage means (RAM 354) for storing notification effect information capable of specifying the notification effect for notifying the notification content set by the notification content setting means;
When a predetermined announcement effect execution condition for executing the announcement effect has been established, the notification effect execution unit notifying effect storage means performs said notification presentation based on the announcement effect information to be stored (the sub-controller 91 )When,
Based on the time the clock means is clocking, notifying effect erasing means for erasing the announcement effect information the notification presentation storage means for storing the (sub-controller 91),
Further including
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the notification effect information stored in the notification effect storage unit is erased based on the time counted by the time measuring device, the notification effect execution condition is not satisfied and the notification effect is not executed. Even if it exists, the notification effect information memorize | stored in the notification effect memory | storage means can be erase | eliminated.
A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game control means is a specific game that is advantageous to the player when a specific condition is established in the game (when it is determined in the winning determination process of Sd5 in FIG. 14 that a big bonus winning or a regular bonus winning has occurred). Specific game state control means for controlling to the state (BB, RB) (processing to shift the game state of the next game to BB or RB in the process at the end of the game of Sd7 in FIG. 14),
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Predetermined period determining means (FIG. 23) for determining whether or not the date and time specified by the time measuring means is within a predetermined period from the predetermined date and time (period of special effect execution permission in FIG. 6 (f)). S335),
Specific effect determining means (S442 in FIG. 17) for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined specific effect (special effect for performing the mission effect in FIG. 13) when being controlled in the specific game state;
Including
The specific effect determining means is determined when the predetermined period determining means determines that it is within the predetermined period (the special effect execution permission period in FIG. 6 (f)), and when the predetermined period determining means is outside the predetermined period ( When it is determined that it is the special effect execution non-permission period in FIG. 6 (f), whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined at different ratios when controlled to the specific game state ( In the special effect execution permission period, the ratio is based on the lottery probability of the special effect lottery, and in the special effect execution disapproval period, the ratio of executing the special effect is 0%. The ratio of executing the special effect can be arbitrarily adjusted between the special effect execution permission period of FIG. 6F and the period other than the period).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when controlled to the same specific gaming state, when it is determined that it is within the predetermined period based on the date and time specified by the clocking of the clock means, and when it is outside the predetermined period Since it is determined at a different rate whether or not the specific effect is executed when it is controlled to the specific game state when the determination is made, the date and time specified by the timing of the time measuring means regarding the effect of the specific game state It is possible to provide different interests to the player based on the game, and to prevent the player from getting bored with the game.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The production control means has a plurality of production modes (mountain production shown in FIG. 7) for one game (the situation in which the basic screen and the production image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) for the game production by the production device. And a production mode selection means (S423 in FIG. 27, S451 to S454 in FIG. 28) for selecting any production mode from the plurality of production modes.
The apparatus further comprises selection accepting means (selection button 358 in FIG. 3) for accepting an instruction for selecting the effect mode by the player.
The production mode selection unit selects one of the production modes from among the plurality of production modes in accordance with the instruction received by the selection receiving unit (S451 to S454 in FIG. 28) and a predetermined date and time. From the operation start date according to the operation period-specific effect selection information table in FIG. 6A, the selectable effect mode is increased according to the length of the period from the time to the date and time specified by the time measuring means. The selectable effect types increase with time, and the selectable effect types are displayed in S451 of FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, one of the presentation modes is selected from the plurality of presentation modes in response to an instruction for selecting the presentation mode by the player, so that it is possible to provide the presentation according to the player's preference. The player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved. In addition, since the production mode that can be selected according to the length of the period from the predetermined date and time to the date and time specified by the clocking of the clocking means increases, the date and time specified by the clocking of the clocking means is related to the production mode. Based on this, different interests can be provided to the player, and the player can be prevented from getting bored with the game.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The effect control means is a related effect execution means (S329 in FIG. 23) for executing a related effect in a period divided into a plurality of times based on an elapsed time from a predetermined date and time. 27, S413 in FIG. 27 and S452 to S454 in FIG.
The related effect execution means includes a first period including at least a first effect mode (mountain effect type A2 in FIG. 6 (a)) and a second effect mode (sea effect type B2 in FIG. 6 (a)). (Third operation period in FIG. 6 (a)) and a period after the first period, and at least the third effect mode (mountain effect type A3 in FIG. 6 (a)) and the fourth effect mode. In the second period (the fourth operation period in FIG. 6A) including (sea production type B3 in FIG. 6A), the first effect mode and the third effect mode are related. (Related in the mountain effect), the second effect mode and the fourth effect mode are related (related in the sea effect), and the effect is executed (FIG. 6A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, with respect to the game effect by the effect device, the first period including the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and the period after the first period, at least the third period In the second period including the effect mode and the fourth effect mode, the first effect mode and the third effect mode are related, and the second effect mode and the fourth effect mode are related. By executing the effect to be performed, the related effect is executed in a period divided into a plurality based on the elapsed time from a predetermined date and time. Thereby, since the related production mode is selected in the first period and the subsequent second period, it is possible to make the production interesting by the relevance of the production mode over time. It can improve the interest of the player.

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
Special game state control means for controlling to a special game state (BB, RB) advantageous to the player when a special prize (big bonus or regular bonus) occurs (in the game end processing of Sd7 in FIG. 14, the big bonus) A process of shifting the game state of the next game to BB or RB when winning or regular bonus winning occurs),
Prior decision means (internal lottery of Sd3 in FIG. 14) for determining whether or not a winning including the special winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived and displayed. Processing), and
The production control means includes
Possibility effects (the special chance, the first normal chance, and the second normal chance shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C) indicating the possibility that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed to be determined by the pre-determining means. , Any one of the third normal chances), when the pre-determining means determines that the special winning is allowed, the special Possibility effect determination means (S502 to S504, S506 to S508 in FIG. 19) for determining the execution of the possibility effect at a higher rate than when it is not determined that the occurrence of a winning is not determined,
When execution of the possibility presentation is determined by the possibility presentation determination means, a plurality of types of possibility presentations (a plurality of possibilities shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C) including a special possibility presentation (special chance). The chance effect type) is a means for selecting a possibility effect type, and when the pre-determining means determines that the special winning is allowed, the special winning is allowed. Possibility effect selecting means (S502 to S504, S506 to S508 in FIG. 19) for selecting the special possibility effect at a higher rate than when it is not determined to do,
Possibility effect execution means (effect execution process according to the control pattern of S402 in FIG. 26) for executing the possibility effect of the type selected by the possibility effect selection means;
Specific period determining means (S338 in FIG. 23) for determining whether or not the date and time specified by the time measuring means is within a specific period from a predetermined date and time;
Further including
The possibility production selecting means is determined when the specific period determining means determines that it is within the specific period and when the specific period determining means determines that the specific period is outside the specific period. When the possibility presentation is selected at a different ratio (when it is determined in S338 of FIG. 23 that the period is other than the first chance table selection period at the time of special role selection (second chance table selection period at the time of special role selection), FIG. When the special chance selection second chance table with a high special chance selection rate is selected in S340, and when it is determined in S338 of FIG. 23 that the first chance table selection period is in the special role selection, the special chance selection is selected in S339 of FIG. The first chance table is selected when the special role is selected with a low rate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when performing the possibility production, when it is determined that it is within the specific period based on the date and time specified by the time measuring means, and when it is determined that it is outside the specific period Since the special possibility presentation is selected at a different rate, the player can get different interests about the possibility presentation based on the date and time specified by the timing of the timing means, and the player gets bored with the game. Can not be.

A slot machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Operation start determination means (S361 to S373 in FIG. 24) for determining whether or not the slot machine has started operation;
Storage means (RAM 354 in FIG. 3) for storing the operation start date and time determined to have started operation by the operation start determination means;
Further including
The operation start determining means is configured to determine whether the slot machine is based on a betting number setting command (BET command) indicating that a betting number is set among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. It is determined whether or not the operation has started (S362 to S367 in FIG. 24),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, whether or not the slot machine has started operation is determined by a bet number setting command indicating that a bet number has been set from among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. Therefore, it is not necessary to set the operation start date of the slot machine as the initial setting work of the time measuring means, so that the initial setting work of the time measuring means can be completed in the manufacturing process of the slot machine. .

Examples of the present invention will be described below.
[First Embodiment]

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

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

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

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

  Further, on the front door, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) are used for one medal. 1 bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number of the game, and using a credit, a predetermined number of bet numbers determined according to the game state within the range (in this embodiment, the normal game state and The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting 3 for RT (replay time) and 1 for the regular bonus described later, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (credits) And the settlement switch 10 operated when the game is started). 7, the reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R are provided.

  In addition, a selection button 358 that can be operated by the player is provided on the front door.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power supply board 100 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34, payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply substrate 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, among the interrupts 1 to 4, interrupt 2 is set to the counter mode, interrupt 3 is set to the timer mode, and interrupts 1 and 4 are unused. The trigger terminal CLK / TRG is connected to the above-described power failure detection circuit 48, and the CPU 41a generates an interrupt 2 in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power failure detection circuit 48, and the power failure described later. 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. Run. 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.

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 41a transmits various effect control commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. The effect control 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 production control command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the production control board 90 includes a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the production 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 to the selection button 358 described above, and a detection signal of the selection button 358 is input thereto.

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d. The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 for effect control and an effect control board 90. A liquid crystal driving circuit 92 that controls the driving of the connected liquid crystal display 51, a lamp driving circuit 93 that controls the driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a power source A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the CPU 91a when it is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the CPU 91a, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the detection of the selection button 358, various controls for performing the performance are performed. Together directly or indirectly controls each unit of the onboard control circuit performance control board 90.

  The effect control command has a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  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 an effect control command in the command transmission line. An interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal, an effect control command is acquired from the main control unit 41, and a command reception interrupt process for storing in the buffer is executed. 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an RTCM (real time clock module) 110, a clock circuit 353, a RAM 354, a setting operation unit 355, and backup power supply circuits 356 and 357 are mounted on the effect control board 90. The RTCM 110 is a device that measures the time to indicate the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”.

  FIG. 36 shows the configuration of the transmission path of the production control command between the game control board 40 and the production control board 90 and the transmission path of the standard date / time command from the standard date / time data output device 300 to the production control board 90. It is a block diagram.

  Between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90, eight signal lines L1 to L8 (the above-mentioned transmission lines) and strobe signals are used as parallel signal lines for transmitting effect control commands as parallel signals. Is provided with one signal line L9 (the aforementioned strobe (INT) signal line) for transmitting the production control INT signal. Parallel connectors (not shown) are provided at both ends of the signal lines L1 to L9. For the signal lines L1 to L9, a parallel connector on one end side is attached to a parallel connector 451 provided on the game control board 40, and a parallel connector on the other end side is provided on the effect control board 90. By attaching to the parallel connector 951, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are connected, and the effect control command can be communicated between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Yes.

  The sub control unit 91 receives the effect control commands from the eight signal lines L1 to L8 for transmitting the effect control command at the capture timing indicated by the effect control INT signal from the signal line L9. Then, the sub control unit 91 analyzes the MODE data and the EXT data of the received effect control command, specifies that the received command is the effect control command, and specifies the effect content indicated by the effect control command, In order to perform display control, sound control, and lamp control to be performed in accordance with the content of the effect indicated by the effect control command, display control of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed, control signals for the speakers 53 and 54, and various lamps. The drive signal is output. In such a configuration, when effect control is performed based on the effect control command, the sub control unit 91 performs sound control and lamp control in accordance with the display control of the liquid crystal display 51. That is, the sub-control unit 91 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the effect control command, and performs sound control and lamp control corresponding to the display control content, whereby display control on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. The sound control and the lamp control are performed in accordance with the production of (synchronized).

  The sub-control unit 91 is a command output from the standard date / time data output device 300 that is provided separately from the slot machine 1 and can be connected to the circuit (input port) inside the slot machine 1 from the outside of the slot machine 1. A certain standard date / time command (standard date / time signal) can be received. The standard date / time data output device 300 includes a real-time clock unit 302, a control unit 303, an operation unit 304, and a connector 301. The standard date / time data output device 300 is command data indicating a time value (year / month / day / hour / minute / second) synchronized with Japan standard time. This is a device that outputs a date / time command to the outside, and is used to synchronize the time value of the RTCM 110 of the slot machine 1 with the standard time, that is, to set the time value of the RTCM 110 to an accurate time value.

  The real-time clock unit 302 has a function of automatically adjusting the time measurement value to the Japanese standard time periodically using a radio clock, and performs the same time measurement (time measurement of year / month / day / hour / minute / second) as the RTCM 110. The control unit 303 performs various controls such as outputting a standard date / time command indicating the time value (year / month / day / hour / minute / second) in the real-time clock unit 302 to the outside. The connector 301 is a parallel connector for outputting a standard date / time command to the outside through a parallel signal line in the same data format as the effect control command. The operation unit 304 includes operation means such as a switch provided for performing various operations such as an operation necessary for outputting a standard date / time command to the outside.

  The standard date / time command is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification and type), and the second byte represents EXT (standard value data). Since the above-described effect control command and the standard date / time command are set so that the MODE data is classified into different data, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the received command is the effect control command based on the MODE data. And the standard date / time command can be discriminated. Such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  For such a standard date and time data output device 300, eight signal lines L11 to L18 and standard date and time as a strobe signal are used as parallel signal lines (the aforementioned transmission lines) for transmitting standard date and time commands as parallel signals. One signal line L19 (the aforementioned strobe (INT) signal line) for transmitting the INT signal is provided. Parallel connectors (not shown) are provided at both ends of the signal lines L11 to L19. For the signal lines L11 to L19, a parallel connector at one end is attached to a parallel connector 301 provided in the standard date / time data output device 300, and a parallel connector at the other end is connected to the effect control board 90. The standard date / time data output device 300 and the production control board 90 are connected by being attached to the provided parallel type connector 951, and the standard date / time is connected between the standard date / time data output device 300 and the sub-control unit 91. Enables command communication.

  When using the standard date and time data output device 300, the connectors of the signal lines L1 to L9 for effect control commands provided on the effect control board 90 are removed, and the connector on one end side is attached to the connector 301 of the standard date and time data output device 300. The connectors on the other end side of the signal lines L11 to L19 are attached to the connector 951 provided on the effect control board 90. The manufacturer of the slot machine 1 (inspector at the manufacturing stage, the person in charge of the inspector at the shipping stage) and the person at the game hall (game shop clerk, inspector at the game hall) When an operation for outputting a standard date / time command is performed on the operation unit 304 by an operator such as a person in charge), the control unit 303 receives a time value (second, minute, hour, day, day, day) from the real-time clock unit 302. (Month, Year) data are sequentially read out, and a standard date / time command that indicates the time value indicated by the data is output from the connector 301 via the signal lines L11 to L18, and a standard date / time INT signal is output via the signal line L19. Control to output to the outside. As a result, the standard date and time commands are transmitted via the signal lines L11 to L18 and input to the sub-control unit 91 via the connector 951.

  When the standard date / time data output device 300 is connected by the signal lines L11 to L19, the sub-control unit 91 has eight signal lines L11 to L18 at the capture timing indicated by the standard date / time INT signal from the signal line L19. Receive standard date and time commands from. Specifically, as will be described later, the standard date and time command is a command (standard second command, standard minute command, standard time command, standard day of week) that shows standard value data for each of seconds, minutes, hours, days of the week, days, months, and years. Command, standard day command, standard month command, standard year command) are provided independently (see FIG. 8B described later). Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 can sequentially acquire the standard value data for each of seconds, minutes, hours, days of the week, days, months, and years according to the type of the received standard date / time command (see FIG. 8). ).

  The sub-control unit 91 analyzes the MODE data and EXT data of the received standard date / time command, and determines that the received command is a standard date / time command, and any standard value among seconds, minutes, hours, days of the week, days of the week, days, months, and years. Whether the data is displayed and the standard date and time (second, minute, hour, day of the week, day, month, and year) indicated by the standard date and time command are specified, and the standard value data indicated by the standard date and time command is measured by the RTCM 110 By changing the time value of the RTCM 110 based on setting as a value, the time value of the RTCM 110 is set to an accurate time value. For example, the standard date / time command from the standard date / time data output device 300 is sequentially transmitted in the order of second, minute, hour, day of the week, day, day, month, and year. By receiving the command, the time value data (year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second) of the RTCM 110 is set as the standard value data based on the standard value data indicated by the standard date and time command. The

  Further, when the setting of the time value of the RTCM 110 using the standard date / time data output device 300 is completed, a notification indicating that the setting of such a time value is completed (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 indicates such a fact). Notification for displaying a message is performed.

  After the setting of the time value of the RTCM 110 using the standard date / time data output device 300 is completed, the connector of the signal lines L11 to L19 is disconnected from the connector 951, and the connector of the signal lines L1 to L9 for effect control command is reattached. Thus, it is possible to perform effect control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the like based on the effect control command.

  Such a standard date / time data output device 300 is a device used to set the time value of the RTCM 110 of the slot machine 1 to an accurate value. For example, when the slot machine 1 is introduced into a game arcade (at the time of installation) ), And when it is necessary to adjust the time value of the RTCM 110 in the slot machine 1 after being introduced to the amusement hall, etc., when the time value of the RTCM 110 needs to be adjusted, it is connected to the slot machine 1 and used. It is done.

  The standard date / time data output device 300 may have any configuration as long as it can transmit a standard date / time command. For example, the standard date / time data output device 300 may have the following configuration. The standard date / time data output device 300 may have, for example, a function in which the real-time clock unit 302 automatically adjusts the timekeeping value to Japan standard time based on time information included in radio waves of FM broadcasting. May have a function of automatically adjusting the timekeeping value to the Japanese standard time based on the time information included in the satellite radio wave. In the standard date / time data output device 300, for example, the real-time clock unit 302 does not have a function of automatically adjusting the timekeeping value to Japan standard time, and a person operates the operation unit 304 to input standard time data. The time value may be adjusted to the Japanese standard time based on what is done.

  In addition, the standard date and time command is a 2-byte data delimited by 1 byte to indicate either year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute or second, and second, minute, hour, day of the week, day of the week. In this example, the month and year data are sent in multiple commands. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the standard date and time command may indicate all of seconds, minutes, hours, days of the week, days, days, months, and years by continuous data of a plurality of bytes. That is, data of seconds, minutes, hours, days of the week, days, months, and years may be transmitted together in one command. Further, since it is generally within a certain range such as within seconds, minutes, hours when the slot machine 1 is introduced into the amusement hall, the standard date and time commands include seconds, Only a value indicating a certain range such as minute and hour is used, and only a part of the time value (for example, second, minute, hour) of the RTCM 110 is set based on the standard date / time command. Good.

  In addition, as a signal line for transmitting the effect control command, a configuration using one signal line, that is, a serial signal line is adopted instead of the configuration using the parallel signal lines such as the above-mentioned eight. Also good. When the serial signal line is used, the production control command is serial data, the start bit of the low level signal is transmitted before the transmission of the serial data, and the stop bit of the high level signal is transmitted after the transmission of the serial data. Since the start control command capture timing is indicated by such a start bit and stop bit, the sub-control unit 91 receives serial data transmitted between the start bit and the stop bit as the effect control command.

  Further, when a configuration using a serial signal line as a signal line for transmitting an effect control command is adopted, a serial signal line may be used as a signal line for transmitting a standard date / time command from the standard date / time data output device 300 to the sub-control unit 91. It is necessary to use.

  The standard date and time commands are not limited to sending standard date and time commands in the order of seconds, minutes, hours, days of the week, days, months, and years, but in the order of years, months, days, days of the week, hours, minutes, and seconds. The standard date / time command may be transmitted with the.

  Next, the RTCM 110, the clock circuit 353, the RAM 354, the setting operation unit 355, and the backup power supply circuits 356 and 357 mounted on the effect control board 90 will be described in detail. The RTCM 110 is a device that measures the time to indicate the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. The clock circuit 353 is a circuit that generates a clock pulse signal using a crystal oscillator, and supplies the clock pulse signal to the RTCM 110. The clock circuit 353 may be provided not only in the case of being provided outside the RTCM 110 as shown in FIG.

  The RAM 354 is a storage unit configured using, for example, SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), and stores various types of information related to the slot machine 1 such as the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1. The RAM 354 is connected to the sub-control unit 91, and stored information is managed by the sub-control unit 91. Information stored in the RAM 354 is written by the sub-control unit 91 and read by the sub-control unit 91.

  The backup power supply circuit 356 is a power supply circuit that supplies backup power for operating the RTCM 110 and the clock circuit 353 when the supply of power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. The backup power supply circuit 357 is a power supply circuit that supplies backup power for backing up data stored in the RAM 354 when power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off. By supplying the backup power from the backup power supply circuit 356, the power supply to the RTCM 110, the clock circuit 353, and the RAM 354 is cut off by operating the power switch of the slot machine 1 during off-hours of the game hall. Even when the operation is being performed, the operation state is established, and various operations such as a timing operation are executed. In addition, the supply of backup power from the backup power supply circuit 357 causes the RAM 354 to be in an operating state even when the power supply is cut off by operating the power switch of the slot machine 1 such as outside the business hours of the game hall. Since the stored data is backed up, the stored data does not disappear.

  In addition, the setting operation unit 355 can perform various setting operations such as an operation for setting information used for displaying various types of information on the liquid crystal display 51 and an operation for setting various types of information regarding the RTCM 110. Input operation means. The setting operation unit 355 is provided in a manner that the player cannot operate. An operation signal from the setting operation unit 355 is input to the sub-control unit 91. In addition, the signal output from the selection button 358 is input to the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, the configuration of the RTCM 110 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RTCM 110. As shown in FIG. The RTCM 110 includes a register circuit 101, a clock input circuit 102, a clock output circuit 103, an interrupt output circuit 104, a data input / output circuit 105, and a control circuit 106.

  The RTCM 110 implements a clock / calendar function, a fixed-cycle timer interrupt function, an alarm interrupt function, and a clock output function by these circuits. The clock / calendar function is a function that counts the year (year), month, day, day, hour, minute, and second. The fixed-cycle timer interrupt function is a function that generates a periodic interrupt event at an arbitrary time period. The alarm interrupt function is a function for generating an interrupt event at a set time such as a day, a day of the week, an hour, and a minute. The clock output function is a function for outputting a clock signal (clock pulse for external supply) set to a predetermined frequency to the outside of the RTCM 110.

  The clock input circuit 102 is an input circuit including a frequency divider. The clock input circuit 102 divides the clock signal (clock pulse for time measurement) input from the clock circuit 353 described above, and uses the RTCM 110 as a source clock signal having a predetermined frequency. To supply. The register circuit 101 includes various registers, and stores data used to realize a clock / calendar function, a fixed-cycle timer interrupt function, an alarm interrupt function, and a clock output function.

  The register circuit 101 includes a frequency output setting register unit 1010, a clock / calendar counter unit 1020, an alarm register unit 1030, a timer register unit 1040, a control register unit 1050, and a shift register unit 1060.

  The frequency output setting register unit 1010 stores the data used to control the clock signal to be output when it is necessary to supply (output) a clock signal having a predetermined frequency from the clock output circuit 103 to the outside. A register 1011 is included. The frequency output setting register 1011 sets (stores) data used for output control of the clock signal such as data indicating the frequency of the clock signal output from the clock output circuit 103. In the frequency output setting register 1011, various data such as frequency selection data for selecting a frequency when the clock signal is output to the outside is set.

  The clock output circuit 103 is a circuit for generating a clock signal having a predetermined frequency based on a clock signal received from the clock input circuit 102 in response to a request from the sub control unit 91 and supplying (outputting) the clock signal to the outside of the RTCM 110. is there. The clock output circuit 103 receives a clock signal from the clock input circuit 102, and receives a clock output request signal for indicating whether or not to output the clock signal from the sub-control unit 91. A control signal for controlling the clock signal such as frequency control of the clock signal is input from the control circuit 106. Then, the control circuit 106 monitors whether or not the clock output request signal input to the clock output circuit 103 requests output of the clock signal. A control signal is used to control the clock output circuit 103 to output a clock signal having a frequency set in the frequency output setting register 1011.

  The clock / calendar counter unit 1020 receives a clock signal from the clock input circuit 102 and counts the year (year), month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second based on the clock signal. It includes a plurality of registers used for this purpose. The count values of year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second by the clock / calendar counter unit 1020 are used as time values by the RTCM 110. The clock / calendar counter unit 1020 includes a second register 1021, a minute register 1022, an hour register 1023, a day register 1024, a day register 1025, a month register 1026, and a year register 1027.

  The second register 1021 increments the count value by one every time one second is counted by an internal counter (not shown) provided in the timepiece / calendar counter unit 1020 based on the clock signal input from the clock input circuit 102. It is a register that stores data for counting seconds by incrementing and updating. The second register 1021 counts from 00 seconds to 59 seconds, such as 00 seconds, 01 seconds,... 59 seconds, 00 seconds, 01 seconds, etc., and then carries a carry when it reaches 60 seconds. Repeat counting from 00 seconds. The minute register 1022 is a register that stores data for counting minutes by incrementing and updating the count value by 1 every time the second count value by the second register 1021 becomes 00 seconds and the carry is carried. The minute register 1022 counts from 00 minutes to 59 minutes, such as 00 minutes, 01 minutes,... 59 minutes, 00 minutes, 01 minutes,.

  The hour register 1023 is a register that stores data for counting time by incrementing and updating the count value by 1 every time the minute count value by the minute register 1022 is carried. The hour register 1023 counts from 00 o'clock to 23 o'clock, such as 00 o'clock, 01 o'clock, ... 23 o'clock, 00 o'clock, 01 o'clock, and so on, and then carries the carry when it becomes 24 o'clock. Repeat counting from 00 o'clock.

  The day register 1024 is a register for indicating the day of the week associated with the bit set to “1” by setting any one of 7 bits of 0 to 6 bits to “1”. The day register 1024 sequentially updates the bits set to “1” out of 7 bits of 0 to 6 bits each time the count value of the hour by the hour register 1023 is carried, thereby obtaining the data for counting the day of the week. Remember. In the day register 1024, every time the count value of the hour is incremented, such as 01h Sunday (Sunday), 02h Monday (Monday)... 40h Sunday (Saturday), 01h Sunday (Sunday). When the eighth bit is counted and the eighth bit is counted, the count is returned to the initial value and the count is repeated.

  The day register 1025 is a register for storing data for counting the day by incrementing and updating the count value by 1 each time the hour count value by the hour register 1023 is carried. In the day register 1025, 01 day, 02 day,..., 30 day, 01 day,..., The last day of the month (January, March, May, July, August, December) It counts until the 31st, April, June, September, and November 30th, the regular year (years other than the leap year) February 28th, and the leap year February 29th). When the next day comes, carry up and repeat counting from 01st.

  The month register 1026 is a register that stores data for counting the month by incrementing and updating the count value by 1 each time the day count value by the day register 1025 is carried. Month register 1026 counts from January to December, such as 01, 02,..., December, 01,..., And then carries a carry when it becomes the next month of December. Repeat the count from January.

  The year register 1027 is a register that stores data for counting the year by incrementing and updating the count value by 1 each time the month count value by the month register 1026 is carried. The year register 1027 counts from 00 to 99, such as 00, 01,..., 99, 00, and so on. Repeat.

  In the clock / calendar counter unit 1020, based on the count values indicated by the second register 1021, the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day register 1024, the day register 1025, the month register 1026, and the year register 1027, the year (year) ), Month, day, day of the week, hour, minute and second. Then, based on operating the setting operation unit 355 at an arbitrary timing such as at the time of manufacture or installation at a game hall, the second register 1021, the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day register 1024, the day register 1025, month register 1026, and year register 1027 are set to the current year (western calendar), month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second, and the current year (western calendar) is set. , Month, day, day of week, hour, minute and second can be counted correctly. Further, the clock / calendar counter unit 1020 changes the setting of the count value of each register based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355 even after the initial setting of the count value. , Month, day, day of the week, hour, minute and second can be adjusted.

  The alarm register unit 1030 includes a plurality of registers used for generating an interrupt event called an alarm interrupt event on a set day, day, hour, minute, or the like. The alarm register unit 1030 includes a minute alarm register 1031, an hour alarm register 1032, a day alarm register 1033, and a day alarm register 1034.

  The minute alarm register 1031 is a register for storing data for setting “minute” in the timing of generating the alarm interrupt event. The hour alarm register 1032 is a register for storing data for setting “hour” out of the times when the alarm interrupt event is generated. The day-of-week alarm register 1033 is a register that stores data for setting “day of the week” among the times when an alarm interrupt event is generated. The day alarm register 1034 is a register that stores data for setting the “day” among the times when the alarm interrupt event is generated.

  Based on performing a predetermined operation at the above-described setting operation unit 355 at an arbitrary timing, the time when the alarm interrupt event is generated is set to the minute alarm register 1031, hour alarm register 1032, day alarm register 1033, and date. The alarm register 1034 can be set. In the alarm register unit 1030, based on the values indicated by the minute alarm register 1031, hour alarm register 1032, day alarm register 1033, and day alarm register 1034, the time (day, Day, hour, minute).

  The control register unit 1050 includes a plurality of registers used for setting and executing various controls performed to realize a clock / calendar function, a fixed-cycle timer interrupt function, an alarm interrupt function, and a clock output function. Including. The registers of the control register unit 1050 include a first control register 1051 and a second control register 1052.

  The first control register 1051 holds an event detection detection result for each of an alarm interrupt event and a fixed-cycle timer interrupt event, which will be described later, and settings for the operation of the interrupt signal when the event occurs (interrupt signal). This is a register for storing data used for controlling an interrupt event such as whether to output or not. The second control register 1052 stops and restarts the timing operation, resets the count value (internal counter value) for less than 1 second, temporarily stops and restarts the update operation of the register of the clock / calendar counter unit 1020, etc. It is a register for storing data used for predetermined control.

  In the control circuit 106, the current time data indicating the current day, day, hour, and minute values counted by the clock / calendar counter unit 1020 and the alarm register unit 1030 are set to generate an alarm interrupt event. Alarm time data indicating time such as day, day, hour, minute, etc. is monitored, and it is determined whether or not they match. The interrupt output circuit 104 is configured to generate an alarm interrupt signal indicating that an alarm interrupt event is generated based on a control signal from the control circuit 106 and a fixed-period interrupt indicating that a fixed-period interrupt event described later is generated. This is a circuit for selecting one of the embedded signals and outputting the selected signal to the outside of the RTCM 110. The control circuit 106 interrupts the alarm interrupt signal on condition that the first control register 1051 is set to output an alarm interrupt signal when the current time data and the alarm time data match. The output from the input / output circuit 104 is controlled.

  The timer register unit 1040 includes a plurality of registers used for generating an interrupt event called a fixed-cycle interrupt event with a set cycle. The timer register unit 1040 includes a timer setting register 1041 and a timer count register 1042 as registers.

  The timer setting register 1041 is a register for setting a cycle for generating a periodic interrupt event. The timer count register 1042 counts (decreases) a time corresponding to the period set by the timer setting register 1041 every time it is confirmed that one second has elapsed based on the clock signal input from the clock input circuit 102. This is a register for counting.

  Based on a predetermined operation in the setting operation unit 355 described above at an arbitrary timing, it is possible to set a cycle for generating a fixed-cycle interrupt event in the timer setting register 1041.

  In the control circuit 106, it is determined whether or not the timer count register 1042 has counted (down counted) the time corresponding to the period set by the timer setting register 1041. When the control circuit 106 determines that the time corresponding to the set period is counted, the first control register 1051 is set to output a fixed period interrupt signal. Control for outputting an interrupt signal from the interrupt output circuit 104 is performed.

  The shift register unit 1060 includes a shift register 1061. The shift register 1061 writes data from the outside of the RTCM 110 to each of the frequency output setting register unit 1010, the clock / calendar counter unit 1020, the alarm register unit 1030, the timer register unit 1040, and the control register unit 1050. This is a register used for serially transferring data when data is input and when data is output from these registers to the outside of the RTCM 110. The shift register unit 1060 receives data from the frequency output setting register unit 1010, the clock / calendar counter unit 1020, the alarm register unit 1030, the timer register unit 1040, and the control register unit 1050 via the data bus 1070. Bi-directional transfer.

  The data input / output circuit 105 is a circuit for serially inputting / outputting data to / from the register in the register circuit 101 in response to a request from the sub control unit 91. The data input / output circuit 105 receives an input / output request signal for requesting input / output of data from the sub-control unit 91. In the data input / output circuit 105, a data input / output clock signal is input from the sub-control unit 91.

  In the data input / output circuit 105, data for writing (input) (serial data) or data for reading (output) (serial data) is input from the sub-control unit 91.

  As data for writing, there are mode data for designating a data writing mode, address data for designating an address (register address) for writing data, and write data for writing to the address. The data is input to the data input / output circuit 105 serially from the sub-control unit 91. The control circuit 106 monitors the input / output request signal and data input to the data input / output circuit 105, and selects and selects the address of the register specified by the address data when the mode data indicates the write mode. Control is performed to write the write data output to the bus 1070 via the shift register unit 1060 at the address.

  Such data writing is based on the fact that a person performs an operation for writing data using the setting operation unit 355 or that the sub-control unit 91 receives the above-described standard date / time command. This can be done by supplying a signal and data for writing from the sub-control unit 91 to the RTCM 110.

  For example, when a standard second command is received as a standard date / time command, a data input / output request signal and a standard second data indicated by the standard second command are written to the second register 1021 of the clock / calendar counter unit 1020. Data is input from the sub-control unit 91 to the data input / output circuit 105 of the RTCM 110. In this case, the write data includes mode data for designating a data write mode, address data for designating an address (second register 1021 address) to which data is written, and write data to be written to the address. Embedded data (standard second data indicated by the standard second command). When such data for writing is input, the control circuit 106 selects the address of the register (address of the second register 1021) specified by the address data input to the data input / output circuit 105, and selects the selected address. Control can be performed to write the write data (standard second data indicated by the standard second command) to the address. Thereby, the count value of the second register 1021 is set to the standard second by being rewritten to the standard second data.

  In addition, when a standard minute command other than the standard second command, a standard time command, a standard day command, a standard day command, a standard month command, and a standard year command are received as standard date and time commands, As when received, the data input / output request signal and the data indicated by the received standard date / time command (standard minute data, standard time data, standard day data, standard day data, standard month data, or standard year data) For writing to the corresponding register (the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day register 1024, the day register 1025, the month register 1026, or the year register 1027) of the clock / calendar counter unit 1020 Is input from the sub-control unit 91 to the data input / output circuit 105 of the RTCM 110. It is. In this case, the data for writing includes mode data for designating the data writing mode, and an address (minute register 1022, hour register 1023, day register 1024, day register 1025, month register 1026 for writing data) Or address data designating the year register 1027) and write data to be written to the address (standard minute data indicated by the standard minute command, standard time data indicated by the standard time command, standard day data indicated by the standard day command, Standard date data indicated by the standard date command, standard month data indicated by the standard month command, or standard year data indicated by the standard year command). When such data for writing is input, the control circuit 106 causes the address of the register specified by the address data input to the data input / output circuit 105 (the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day register 1024, The day register 1025, the month register 1026, or the year register address) is selected, and the write data is written to the selected address. As a result, the count value of the designated register is rewritten to the standard value data, thereby setting the standard value data.

  As data for reading, mode data designating that it is a data reading mode and address data designating an address (register address) from which data is read are serially transmitted from the sub-control unit 91 to the data input / output circuit 105. Is input. The control circuit 106 monitors the input / output request signal and data input to the data input / output circuit 105, selects the address of the register designated by the address data when the mode data indicates the read mode, and selects the selected address The data stored in is read out and output to the bus 1070, the read data is input to the data input / output circuit 105 via the shift register unit 1060, and the data input / output circuit 105 serially outputs to the sub-control unit 91. To do. For such data reading, when the sub-control unit 91 is necessary for the production control, the data input / output request signal and the data for reading are automatically given to the RTCM 110, and a person operates the setting operation unit 355. The data input / output request signal and data for reading can be supplied from the sub-control unit 91 to the RTCM 110 based on an operation for reading data.

  Here, when a data input / output request signal and data for reading are given to the RTCM 110 based on a person performing an operation for reading data with the setting operation unit 355, for example, when Is included. When a person such as a game shop clerk wants to check the current time value of the RTCM 110, the time value data is read from the RTCM 110 based on an operation for reading the data by the setting operation unit 355, and the liquid crystal display 51 can be displayed. Further, when it is desired to check the values of various registers used to realize the above-described fixed-cycle timer interrupt function, alarm interrupt function, and clock output function, an operation for reading data by the setting operation unit 355 is performed. On the basis of this, the time value data can be read from the RTCM 110 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the winning combination table stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41, combinations and combinations of combinations that are to be selected in the internal lottery are registered.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the combination of combinations and combinations of combinations that are the objects of the lottery differ depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT, or regular bonus. Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT, the combination of the combination and combination that is the subject of the lottery varies depending on whether any special combination is being carried over. In this embodiment, a state number corresponding to the gaming state is assigned, and when performing an internal lottery, a state number corresponding to the current gaming state is set, and a role to be a lottery object is determined according to this state number. It becomes possible to specify. Specifically, when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, “0” is set as the state number, and when no special combination is carried over at RT, the state number is set. When “1” is set and any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, “2” is set as the state number, and when any special combination is carried over at RT “3” is set as the state number, and “4” is set as the state number in the case of a regular bonus.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT and no special role is carried over, that is, when the state number is set to “0” or “1”, the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (1) + 1 (1), big bonus (2) + 1 (1), big bonus (1) +1 (2), Big Bonus (2) +1 (2), Replay, Cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), Bell, that is, all combinations and combinations of combinations are subject to internal lottery . When the game state is the normal game state or RT and any special role is carried over, that is, when the state number is set to “2” or “3”, replay, cherry, 1 The sheet (1), the sheet (2), and the bell are targeted for internal lottery. Further, when the game state is a regular bonus, that is, “4” is set as the state number, cherry, 1 (1), 1 (2), and a bell are subject to internal lottery.

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

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

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and RT. When a regular bonus is won, the gaming state is less than the normal gaming state or RT, so the number of bets required to start the game is less than those in the normal gaming state, and the small role is won with a high probability. It shifts to a regular bonus as a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player who has a large number of medals. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed, or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  The big bonus is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” or a combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and RT. . When the big bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. When transitioning to the big bonus, the transition to the regular bonus is performed at the same time as the transition to the big bonus. Controlled by regular bonus. That is, during the big bonus, the regular bonus is always controlled. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus exceeds 465. At this time, the regular bonus is ended regardless of whether the regular bonus end condition is satisfied. While the game state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

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

  In addition, after the big bonus by “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” ends, the game shifts to the normal gaming state, whereas after the big bonus by “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” ends, a special Although the lottery probability of the combination and the small combination is the same as that in the normal gaming state, it shifts to a replay time (RT) in which the winning probability of replay is high. While the gaming state is at RT, the RT flag is set in the RAM 41c. Then, the RT ends when either of the bonuses is not reached and the prescribed number of games (100 games in the present embodiment) is reached or any bonus is won before the prescribed number of games is reached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a chance effect indicating the possibility that a special role has been won is implemented.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command indicating that the special role has been won, according to the operation period from the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 at the time of the special chance selection or the first chance effect table Using the second chance effect table, a special chance effect, a first normal chance effect, a second normal chance effect, or no chance effect is selected at random.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery even when an internal winning command indicating that the player has lost is received, and uses the chance effect table at the time of the failure, and the first normal chance effect, the second normal chance effect, and no chance effect. Randomly decide which to choose.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the contents of a chance effect table used for selecting a chance effect in the sub-control unit 91 in a table format.

  In FIG. 5, the first chance effect table at the time of winning the special role is shown in (a), the second chance effect table at the time of winning the special role is shown in (b), and the chance effect table at the time of loss is shown in (c). Has been. Each of the first chance effect table at the time of winning the special role and the second chance effect table at the time of winning the special role are determined in order to determine the type of the chance effect when it is determined by the internal winning command that the special role has been internally won. It is a chance production table used selectively. The off-stage chance effect table is a chance effect table used to determine the type of chance effect when an internal winning command indicates an outage.

  In the first chance production table at the time of winning the special role shown in (a), when an internal winning command indicating that the special role has been won is received, it is determined to be a special chance at a rate of 10/100. The first normal chance is determined at a ratio of / 100, the second normal chance is determined at a ratio of 30/100, and it is determined that there is no chance effect at the ratio of 40/100. That is, when an internal winning command indicating that the special combination has been won is received, it is determined that the special chance is 10%.

  In the second chance production table at the time of winning the special role shown in (b), it is determined that the special chance is set at a ratio of 20/100 when an internal winning command indicating that the special role is won is received. The first normal chance is determined at a ratio of / 100, the second normal chance is determined at a ratio of 30/100, and no chance effect is determined at a ratio of 20/100. That is, when an internal winning command indicating that the special combination has been won is received, it is determined that the special chance is set at a rate of 20%. Thus, the ratio of selecting the special chance is higher in the second chance effect table when the special role is won than in the first chance effect table when the special role is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, which will be described later, the first chance effect table at the time of special role winning and the second chance effect table at the time of special role winning are displayed in the operation period from the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1. It is used properly according to the usage.

  In the loss chance production table shown in (c), it is not determined to be a special chance, but when an internal winning command indicating a loss is received, it is determined to be the first normal chance at a rate of 1/100. 3/100 is determined to be the second normal chance, and 96/100 is determined to be no chance effect.

  Next, the project, project advance notice, notification, special effect, special chance selection rate switching, and simultaneous operation performed in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

  In this embodiment, a project refers to a plan for changing the display mode of effects or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1 when a specific date and time (first date and time) is reached. The project notice is displayed at a specific date and time, for example, using the liquid crystal display 51 when the date and time (second date and time) before the specific date and time when the project is executed is reached. This refers to performing a notice effect informing that the mode is changed.

  In addition, the announcement means that the game hall (game shop) where the slot machine 1 is installed notifies the player of various information regarding the slot machine 1 or the game hall using the liquid crystal display 51, for example. Say. The special effect means a special effect in which a mission effect described later is performed.

  Further, the special chance selection rate switching means switching a ratio of selecting a special chance as an effect when an internal winning command indicating that a special role is won is received for each predetermined period.

  Further, the simultaneous operation means that a predetermined operation is simultaneously executed in all the slot machines 1 in a game hall where a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed. Specifically, in each of the plurality of slot machines 1 installed in the amusement hall, the timing for performing the simultaneous operation is set as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is time to execute a simultaneous operation, and when that time is reached, a predetermined operation set as a simultaneous operation is executed, so that a plurality of slot machines 1 perform a predetermined operation all at once. Will be executed. The simultaneous operation includes a simultaneous demonstration display that performs a predetermined demonstration display (hereinafter abbreviated as “demo display”) at a predetermined timing (including the timing during business hours) such as outside the business hours of the amusement hall. In addition, there is a simultaneous production that performs a predetermined production at a predetermined timing (including a timing outside business hours) such as during business hours of a game hall.

  FIG. 6 is a table showing various data tables provided in the slot machine 1 for performing a project, project notice, notification, special effect, special chance selection rate switching, and simultaneous operation. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the types of effect contents used in the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) is an operation selection information table by operation period, (b) is a chance effect selection information table, (c) is a project execution information table, (d) is a project notice information table, and (e) is notified. An information table, a special performance information table in (f), and a simultaneous operation information table in (g) are shown. Such various data tables are set with default values of various data when the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 is registered based on the data table creation program and data stored in the ROM 91b. A data table is created by the sub-control unit 91 and stored in the RAM 354. As described above, the various data tables stored in the RAM 354 can change various data such as the above-described default values based on the data input from the setting operation unit 355. Since the storage data is backed up by the backup power from the backup power supply 357 as described above even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not supplied, the RAM 354 stores the storage data even when the power supply power is cut off. Will never disappear.

  For these various data tables, data of the data table that is the prototype of the data table is stored in the ROM 91b, and the data is transferred from the ROM 91b to the RAM 354 when the slot machine 1 is turned on. Alternatively, it may be created by writing various data. In this case, various data stored in a predetermined storage medium may be prepared, and the data stored in the storage medium may be transferred to the RAM 354 and written in the data table.

  The production selection information table by operation period shown in (a) is a project in which operation periods, which are times elapsed from the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1, are classified into several periods, and effects are selected according to the classified operation periods. It is a data table used for. In the operation period-specific effect selection information table, the relationship between the operation periods classified into a plurality of periods and the types of effects (effect modes) selected during each operation period is shown. In (a), some data in the data table is shown as a representative example.

  The operation period is, for example, the first operation period from June 1, 2006 to the third week from June 1, 2006 as the operation start date and time (June 1, 2006 to June 22, 18:00) Second operation period from the operation start date and time to the fourth week to the sixth week (June 22, 2006, 18:00 to July 13, 18:00: period after execution of project 1 described later) ), The third operation period from the operation start date to the seventh week to the ninth week (July 13, 2006, 18:00 to August 3, 18:00: after the execution of Project 2 described later) Period) and the fourth operation period from the operation start date and time to the 10th week to the 12th week (August 3, 2006, 18:00 to August 24, 18:00: Project 3 to be described later) (Period after execution) and the like.

  In the first operation period, the effect type A1 is selected and the effect is executed. In the second operation period, the effect type B1 different from the effect type A is selected and the effect is executed. In the third operation period, the effect type A2 or the effect type B2 can be selected according to the player's selection operation, and an effect based on the effect type selected from these is executed. In the fourth operation period, the effect type A3, the effect type B3, or the effect type C1 can be selected according to the player's selection operation, and an effect based on the effect type selected from these is executed. As described above, when a predetermined operation period elapses, the effect types can be selected in accordance with the player's selection operation, and the number of effect types that the player can select increases as the operation period increases. Data is set as follows.

  Here, the kind of effects as described above will be described. In FIG. 7, the production name and the production content are shown in association with each other. The effect types in this case include a basic screen that is a basic image such as a symbol and background displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an effect image that is displayed when a chance effect or the like is performed. The group of the production types A1 to A4, the group of the production types B1 to B4, and the group of the production types C1 to C4 are production groups of production modes having different production categories. A group of mountain productions including production images is production types A1 to A4, a basic screen that makes the image of the sea and a group of sea productions containing production images are production types B1 to B4, and the basic screen and production image that makes the city appear The group of the city effects including is the effect types C1 to C4.

  In addition, the relevance of effects in the groups of effect types A1 to A4 is as follows. The production type A1 is composed of the production contents of the mountain production 1 including the basic screen and the production image that image the spring mountain. The production type A2 is composed of the production contents of the mountain production 2 including the basic screen and the production image that image the summer mountain. The production type A3 is composed of the production contents of the mountain production 3 including the basic screen and the production image that image autumn mountains. The production type A4 is composed of the production contents of the mountain production 4 including the basic screen and the production image that image the winter mountain. In this way, the production types A1 to A4 are related to production by a story such as the transition of the four seasons in the mountains.

  In addition, the relevance of effects in the groups of effect types B1 to B4 is as follows. The production type B1 is composed of the production contents of the sea production 1 including the basic screen and the production image that image the spring sea. The production type B2 is composed of the production contents of the sea production 2 including the basic screen and the production image that image the summer sea. The effect type B3 is composed of the effect contents of the sea effect 3 including the basic screen and the effect image that image the autumn sea. The production type B4 is composed of the production contents of the sea production 4 including the basic screen and the production image that image the winter sea. In this way, the production types B1 to B4 are related to production by a story such as the change of the seasons of the sea.

  In addition, the relevance of effects in the groups of effect types C1 to C4 is as follows. The production type C1 is composed of the production contents of the city production 1 including the basic screen and the production image that image the city of spring. The production type C2 is composed of the production contents of the city production 2 including the basic screen and the production image that image a summer town. The production type C3 is composed of the production contents of the city production 3 including the basic screen and the production image that image the autumn city. The production type C4 is composed of the production contents of the city production 4 including the basic screen and the production image that image a winter town. In this way, the production types C1 to C4 have relevance in production due to the story nature such as the transition of the city's four seasons.

  The production types A1 to A4 are selectively used in such a manner that the four seasons of the mountain due to the production change in the order of spring, summer, autumn and winter as time elapses from the start of operation of the slot machine 1. For example, in FIG. 6A, the production type A1 is used in the first operation period, the production type A2 is used in the third operation period, the production type A3 is used in the fourth operation period, and illustration is omitted. However, it is shown that the production type A4 is set to be used in the subsequent operation period.

  The production types B1 to B4 are selectively used in such a manner that the four seasons of the sea due to the production change in the order of spring, summer, autumn and winter as time elapses from the start of operation of the slot machine 1. For example, in FIG. 6 (a), the effect type B1 is used in the second operation period, the effect type B2 is used in the third operation period, the effect type B3 is used in the fourth operation period, and illustration is omitted. However, it is shown that the production type B4 is set to be used in the subsequent operation period.

  The production types C1 to C4 are selectively used in such a manner that the four seasons of the town due to the production change in the order of spring, summer, autumn and winter as time elapses from the start of operation of the slot machine 1. For example, in FIG. 6A, the effect type C1 is used in the fourth operation period and the illustration is omitted, but the effect types C2 to C4 are sequentially used in the subsequent operation periods. It has been shown that

  Further, in the third operation period including the mountain production type A2 and the sea production type B2, and in the subsequent fourth operation period including the mountain production type A3 and the sea production type B3, the mountain production type A2 and the mountain production type. The production type is set so that the production style is related to A3 by the relevance of the story of the mountain production, and the production style is related to the sea production type B2 and the sea production type B3 by the relevance of the story of the sea production. Has been. In addition, in the case of having the relevance of the production mode in the operation period before and after in this way, it is only necessary to provide the relevance for at least two production modes, for example, the mountain production type, the sea production type, and You may give relevance about three or more production | presentation aspects, such as a town production type. Further, only the mountain production type A1 is performed during the first operation period, only the sea production type B1 is performed during the second operation period, only the mountain production type A2 is performed during the third operation period, and the sea production type B2 is performed during the fourth operation period. The production mode is related by the relevance of the story of the mountain production between the first operation period and the third operation period, and between the second operation period and the fourth operation period, You may make it set the data of the production | presentation selection table classified by operation period so that a production | generation aspect may be related by the relevance of the story of a production | presentation. In this way, when the production modes are related before and after the period, the first operation period is the first day, the second operation period is the second day, the third operation period is the third day, and the fourth operation period. The operation period may be in units of one day so that is the fourth day. Further, in the case where the production modes are related before and after the period, the first day and the second day are the first period, the third day and the fourth day are the second period, You may make it make an effect aspect relate before and after.

  Production control data for performing control for displaying such a basic screen and production image according to the production type is stored in the ROM 91b, and image data for displaying such a basic screen and production image is stored in the ROM 91b. These data are used properly according to the operation period from the operation start date and time. A character ROM separate from the ROM 91b may be provided to store image data in the character ROM.

  In the sub-control unit 91, data and a program for automatically creating a production selection information table for each operation period based on the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 are stored in the ROM 91b. When one operation start date and time is registered, an effect selection information table by operation period as shown in FIG. 6A is automatically created based on the registered operation start date and time and stored in the RAM 354. Is done. The contents of such an operation period-specific effect selection information table can be arbitrarily changed based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355.

  Further, there are a plurality of types of basic screens and effect images such as symbols and background images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to a plurality of effect types, but image data for displaying the basic screen and the effect images is Stored in the ROM 91b. And production control data such as a data table for selecting those image data is stored in the ROM 91b. A character ROM separate from the ROM 91b may be provided to store image data in the character ROM.

  Further, effect type selection data that is data indicating which effect type is selected from among a plurality of effect types is stored in the RAM 354. For example, in the first operation period described above, data indicating the effect type A1 is stored as effect type selection data. In the second operation period described above, data indicating the effect type B1 is stored as effect type selection data. In the third operation period described above, data indicating the effect types A2 and B2 is stored as effect type selection data. In the fourth operating period described above, data indicating the effect types A3, B3, and C1 is stored as effect type selection data.

  In the sub control unit 91, immediately after the slot machine 1 is turned on, the effect type selection data stored in the RAM 354 is confirmed, the effect type indicated by the effect type selection data is selected, and the effect control data and the image of the effect type are selected. The data is used in the subsequent production control. However, when the effect type is changed, such as when the project is executed, the sub control unit 91 changes the effect type indicated by the effect type selection data stored in the RAM 354, and the changed effect type is selected. The effect type indicated by the data is selected, and the effect control data and the image data of that effect type are used in the subsequent effect control. In that case, for example, when there are a plurality of types of effect indicated by the changed effect type selection data, such as the third operation period and the fourth operation period, a predetermined priority order (for example, mountain effect, sea effect, etc.) In accordance with the order of the city effects), effect control data and image data of the effect type to be selected first (selected when the slot machine 1 is activated) are selected. In this way, it is possible to select and execute the effect type according to the operation period.

  The chance effect selection information table shown in (b) of FIG. 6 is a data table in which the chance effect selection information used for performing the above-described special chance selection rate switching is stored. The chance effect selection information table is used to classify the operation period that is the time elapsed from the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 into several periods, and to switch the selection rate of the special chance for each classified operation period. It is done. Such a chance effect selection information table is stored in the RAM 354. In the chance effect selection information table, the operation period is classified into a plurality of periods such as the first operation period, the second operation period, the third operation period, and the fourth operation period described above. Data indicating a special effect winning chance effect table used to select and determine a chance effect at the time of winning is set.

  When determining the type of chance effect by the sub-control unit 91, when the special combination is used when it is determined that a big win is selected from the chance effect table, which is a data table for determining the type of chance effect The chance effect table is selected and used in the following manner. The chance effect table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  In the first operation period, when determining the chance effect when it is determined that the special role has been won internally, the first chance effect table (shown as the first chance effect table in the figure) when the special role is won is determined. ) Is used. As described above, the special chance winning first chance effect table is set to a special chance at a rate of 10% when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command indicating that the special winning is internally won. Is a chance effect table (chance effect table with a low special chance rate setting).

  In the second operation period, when determining the chance effect when it is determined that the special role has been won internally, the above-mentioned second chance effect table at the time of winning the special role (shown as the second chance effect table in the figure). ) Is used. As described above, the second chance effect table at the time of winning the special role is more than the first chance effect table at the time of winning the special role when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command indicating that the special role has been internally won. This is a chance effect table (chance effect table with a high special chance rate) that is determined to be a special chance at a high rate of 20%.

  In the third operation period, the first chance effect table at the time of winning the special role is used when determining the type of chance effect when it is determined that the special role has been won internally. In the fourth operation period, when determining the type of chance effect, the second chance effect table is used when the special role is won.

  In this way, in the chance effect selection information table, the special effect winning chance effect table used for selecting and determining the chance effect at the time of winning the special role so that the ratio at which the special chance is selected for each operation period changes. Is set.

  In the sub-control unit 91, data and a program for automatically creating a chance effect selection information table based on the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 are stored in the ROM 91b. When the operation start date / time is registered, a chance effect selection information table as shown in FIG. 6B is automatically created based on the registered operation start date / time and stored in the RAM 354. The contents of such a chance effect selection information table can be arbitrarily changed based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355.

  In the chance effect selection information table shown in FIG. 6B, a chance effect table with a low special chance rate and a chance effect table with a high special chance rate are used as the chance effect table when the special role is won. An example of alternate selection according to progress was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the first chance presentation table at the time of winning the special role, the second chance presentation table at the time of winning the special role, which has a higher ratio of selecting the special chance than the first chance presentation table at the time of winning the special role, The ratio of special chances selected at the third chance production table at the time of special role winning and the third chance production table at the time of special role selection is higher than the ratio of the special chance selected at the second chance production table at the time of winning the role. A high chance special effect fourth chance effect table is provided, the first chance effect table is selected in the first operation period, the second chance effect table is selected in the second operation period, and the second chance effect table is selected. Select the 3rd chance production table when the special role is elected during the 3 working periods and the 4th chance when the special role is elected during the 4th working period It may constitute a chance director selection information table so as to select the output table. In such a case, the ratio of selecting a special chance at the time of winning the special role increases step by step as the first operation period, the second operation period, the third operation period, and the fourth operation period elapse. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved, and the ability to attract customers at the game hall can be improved.

  The project execution information table shown in (c) of FIG. 6 includes a scheduled date and time (execution date and time) for executing the project based on the operation period effect selection information table shown in (a) of FIG. Information) is a project execution information data table for each project. In FIG. 6C, a part of the data of the project execution information table is shown.

  When the first project is in the second operation period set in the effect selection information table by operation period shown in FIG. 6A (18 on June 22 in the fourth week from the operation start date and time). 0:00), the project type is changed, and the project name “Project 1” is given. When the second project is in the third operation period set in the operation selection information table for each operation period shown in (a) (18:00 on July 13 in the seventh week from the operation start date and time) ) Is a project for changing the production type, and the project name “Project 2” is given. The third project is the fourth operation period set in the operation period-specific effect selection information table shown in (a) (18:00 on August 3, 10th week from the operation start date and time) ) Is a project for changing the production type, and the project name “Project 3” is given.

  In the sub-control unit 91, data and a program for automatically creating a project execution information table based on the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 are stored in the ROM 91b, and the operation of the slot machine 1 is performed based on the program and data. When the start date / time is registered, a project execution information table as shown in FIG. 6C is automatically created and stored in the RAM 354 based on the registered operation start date / time. The contents of such a project execution information table can be arbitrarily changed based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355.

  The project notice information table shown in (d) of FIG. 6 is a data table of project notice information in which the scheduled date and time for executing the project notice for the project shown in (c) of FIG. In (d), some data of the project notice information table is shown.

  The project notice is determined in advance to be performed a plurality of times (in this example, a total of seven notices 1 to 7), and a notice execution date and time is determined for each notice time. The notice execution date and time is set to a date and time that is a predetermined period before the execution date and time, based on the execution date and time of each project. The project notice is executed every day from a predetermined number of days, for example, 4 days ago, 3 days ago, 2 days ago, 1 day ago, and on the day of project execution, 12:00 (6 hours ago), 15:00 ( 3 hours ago) and 17:00 (one hour ago). By performing the project advance notice in this way, the player is notified of the date and time when the project is executed, so that the player can easily recognize the date and time when the project is executed. Thereby, the player can visit the amusement hall on the date and time known based on the project notice, and can adjust the schedule so that the game can be played in the slot machine 1 on which the project is executed. The execution can be easily seen in the slot machine 1.

  The project notice may be executed at a random date and time without setting the notice execution date and time in advance. For example, the determination of whether or not to execute the project notice is performed at a periodic or random timing, and when it is decided to execute in the determination, the timing at which the project notice can be executed (for example, chance effect or special effect) The project notice may be executed when the timing is reached. In that case, the time difference between the current date and time measured by the RTCM 110 and the execution date and time of the project stored in the project execution information table is obtained, and the project is executed in what day and how many hours based on the time difference. This is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the project notice may be executed at a timing after a specific chance effect is executed, and a demonstration display performed for each slot machine 1 at a timing at which a demonstration display as described later is executed, or Alternatively, it may be executed as the above-described simultaneous demonstration display that is executed simultaneously by a plurality of slot machines 1. Here, the demonstration display is a demonstration display when a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 (when an operation by the player is not performed for a certain period of time or when a settlement operation is performed), and when the execution time is set in advance. When a demonstration display execution condition is satisfied, such as when the execution timing is reached, a predetermined demonstration display image is displayed.

  In the sub-control unit 91, data and a program for automatically creating a project notice information table based on the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 are stored in the ROM 91b, and the operation of the slot machine 1 is performed based on the program and data. When the start date / time is registered, a project notice information table as shown in FIG. 6D is automatically created and stored in the RAM 354 based on the registered operation start date / time. The contents of such a project notice information table can be arbitrarily changed based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355.

  The notification information table shown in (e) of FIG. 6 is the type of information to be notified when the liquid crystal display 51 is used to notify the player of various information related to the slot machine 1 or the game hall, and the day of the week to be notified. It is a data table of the notification information which shows the relationship with time. In the notification information table shown in (e) of FIG. 6, today's event notification, store manager push stand notification, and recommended stand notification are shown as examples of information to be notified. Today's event refers to information related to various events held today at the game hall. The store manager push table is information related to the game table (slot machine 1 table) recommended by the store manager of the game hall. “Recommended stand” refers to information related to a game stand that the playground recommends to play. In the notification information table shown in (e) of FIG. 6, a notification time is set for each day of the week when the game hall is open.

  In the sub-control unit 91, data and a program for creating the notification information table are stored in the ROM 91b, and the date and time of each notification information in the notification information table is determined based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355 by the store clerk in the game hall. The program to be set is stored in the ROM 91b. For example, when the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 is registered, a notification information table with no data set is automatically created and stored in the RAM 354. Thereafter, the contents of the notification information table are arbitrarily set (stored in the RAM 354) based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355 by the store clerk of the game hall. The contents of the notification information table can be arbitrarily changed based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355. Further, the contents of such a notification information table can be newly created based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355. The notification information set in this way is automatically deleted after the notification is executed at the set date and time, that is, when the set date and time has passed.

  The special effect information table shown in (f) of FIG. 6 is a data table showing information as to whether or not execution of the special effect for performing the mission effect is permitted for each operation period. As for the slot machine 1, when the execution of the special effect is permitted, the special effect is executed when the special role is won or when the special effect lottery performed at the time of losing is won.

  In the special effect information table shown in (f) of FIG. 6, until a predetermined period (for example, one month) elapses from the operation start date of the slot machine 1 (for example, until 18:00 on June 30, 2006). Execution of the special effect is not permitted, and execution of the special effect is permitted after the predetermined period. Thereby, the special effect is not executed until a predetermined period elapses from the operation start date of the slot machine 1, but after the predetermined period elapses, the special effect is executed when the special effect lottery is won. Therefore, depending on the length of the operation period, the effect to be executed is different.

  The simultaneous operation information table shown in (g) of FIG. 6 is a data table provided for performing the above-described simultaneous operation. In the simultaneous operation information table, the time for starting execution and the time for ending execution are set for each day of the week when the game hall is open for each of the simultaneous demonstration display and the simultaneous performance. In the case of this embodiment, the time for starting execution and the time for ending execution can be set so that each of the simultaneous demonstration display and the simultaneous performance can be executed a plurality of times (twice) per day. .

  For example, in this example, as the simultaneous demonstration display, the simultaneous demonstration display (1) starting at 9:40 and ending at 9:45 every day from Monday to Sunday, and 23:00 every day from Monday to Sunday A simultaneous demonstration display (2) starting at 30 minutes and ending at 23:35 is set. In this example, both the simultaneous demonstration display (1) and the simultaneous demonstration display (2) are set to be executed at a timing outside the game hall business hours (10:00 to 23:00). However, such a simultaneous demonstration display may be set to be executed at a timing within the business hours of the game hall.

  In this example, as a simultaneous production, a simultaneous production (1) that starts at 15:00 and ends at 15:05 every day from Monday to Sunday, and 20:00 every day from Monday to Sunday And a simultaneous effect display (2) starting at 20:00 and ending at 20:05 is set. In this example, the simultaneous production (1) and the simultaneous production (2) are both set to be executed at the timing within the game hall business hours (10: 00-23: 00). Such a simultaneous effect may be set to be executed at a timing outside the business hours of the amusement hall.

  In the sub-control unit 91, data and a program for creating a simultaneous operation information table are stored in the ROM 91b, and each data in the simultaneous operation information table is set based on an operation of the setting operation unit 355 by a game shop clerk. For example, when the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 is registered, a simultaneous operation information table in which no data is set is automatically created and stored in the RAM 354. Thereafter, the content of the simultaneous operation information table is arbitrarily set (stored in the RAM 354) based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355 by the store clerk of the game hall. The contents of the simultaneous operation information table can be arbitrarily changed based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355. The contents of the simultaneous operation information table can be newly created based on the operation of the setting operation unit 355.

  For the setting and changing of the contents of the various information tables described above, the configuration of the selection button 358 may be changed to an operation unit capable of inputting various information in the same manner as the setting operation unit 355. The operation unit functions as an operation unit capable of inputting various information only when a predetermined operation such as inputting a predetermined personal identification number that the player cannot know is performed. When it is not possible to perform the input operation, it is configured to function as the selection button 358.

  Next, representative examples of the effect control command and the standard date / time command will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing representative examples of the effect control command and the standard date / time command in a table format. In FIG. 8A, for each of the representative effect control commands, the MODE data and the EXT data are shown in hexadecimal numbers, and the instruction contents by the command are shown. In FIG. 8B, for each of the representative effect control commands, MODE data and EXT data are indicated by hexadecimal numbers, and instruction contents by the commands are indicated. In the figure, XXH indicates a hexadecimal number, and is a value that is arbitrarily set according to the content of the command by the effect control command.

  In FIG. 8A, command 80XXH is a BET command, command 81XXH is an internal winning command, command 82XXH is a reel rotation start command, command 83XXH is a reel stop command, command 84XXH is a winning determination command, command 85XXH is a payout start command, The command 86XXH is a payout end command, the command 87XXH is a gaming state command, the command 88XXH is a standby command, the command 89XXH is a stop command, the command 8AXXH is an error command, the command 8BXXH is a setting start command, and the command 8CXXH is an initialization command.

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

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

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

  The reel stop command indicates whether the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel, whether it is due to automatic stop, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the stop position of the corresponding reel. This is a command that can specify the area number, and is transmitted each time stop control of each reel is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of these effect control 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.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the standard date and time command includes a standard second command, a standard minute command, a standard time command, a standard day command, a standard day command, a standard month command, a standard year command, and a transmission end command. .

  The command 20XXH is a standard second command indicating standard seconds, and the number of commands is specified by setting EXT data. The command 21XXH is a standard minute command indicating the standard minute, and the number of minutes is specified by setting the EXT data. The command 22XXH is a standard date command indicating standard time, and the time is specified by setting the EXT data. The command 23XXH is a standard day command indicating the standard day of the week, and the day of the week is designated by the setting of the EXT data. The command 24XXH is a standard date / time command indicating a standard date, and the number of days is designated by the setting of the EXT data. The command 25XXH is a standard month command indicating the standard month, and the month is specified by setting the EXT data. The command 26XXH is a standard year command indicating the standard year, and the year (Western calendar) is designated by setting the EXT data. Here, since the EXT data is 1-byte data, only numerical data in the range of “0 to 255” can be specified. In this embodiment, the numerical data is specified in the range of “0 to 255”. Therefore, the year in the range of “2000 to 2255” in the Christian era is shown. For example, when the EXT data is “0”, the data designates “2000”, and when the EXT data is “225”, the data designates “2225”. In the case of this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing for replacing such numerical data in the range of “0 to 255” with numerical data in the range of “2000 to 2255”. As EXT data, by using 2-byte data, the year of the year such as 2000 may be directly designated by the numerical data. The command 2700H is a transmission end command for designating that the transmission is completed when the transmission of the standard date / time command is completed. As the EXT data, the last two digits of the year may be specified using 1-byte data.

  As described above, the standard date / time command is a command output from the standard date / time data output device 300, and includes a standard second command, standard minute command, standard time command, standard day command, standard day command, standard month command, and standard command. The commands are sequentially transmitted in the order of year commands, and at the end of transmission, a transmission end command is transmitted.

  The sub-control unit 91 sequentially receives the standard date and time commands transmitted in this order, and based on the received commands, the second register 1021, the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day of the week in the clock / calendar counter unit 1020 By sequentially setting the count values of the register 1024, the day register 1025, the month register 1026, and the year register 1027 one after another, these count values are changed to the standard year, month, day, day, hour, minute. Set to, seconds and you will be able to correctly count the current year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute and second.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 receives a transmission end command, the liquid crystal display 51 performs a date / time setting completion notification to display a message indicating that the date / time setting is completed.

  Next, a display example of simultaneous demonstration display will be described.

  The simultaneous demo display is performed at the start of the simultaneous demonstration display set in the simultaneous operation information table shown in FIG. 6G on the liquid crystal display 51 of each slot machine 1. The display of the display image (for example, the manufacturer name of the slot machine 1) is started, and when the end time of the simultaneous demonstration display set in the simultaneous operation information table is reached, the display of the simultaneous demonstration display image is ended. Is done.

  Since the control for performing the simultaneous demonstration display is performed for each slot machine 1 based on the time value of the RTCM 110 provided in each slot machine 1, when it is not started at the same time (when not executed synchronously), It can be determined that there is a difference in the time value of the RTCM 110 between the slot machines 1. Thereby, for example, based on performing such simultaneous demonstration display outside the business hours of the game hall, it is determined whether or not there is a deviation in the time value of the RTCM 110 between the slot machines 1 at each game hall, If it is determined that a deviation has occurred, the time value of the RTCM 110 of each slot machine 1 can be reset based on the standard date data by using the standard date data output device 300. The deviation can be eliminated.

  Thus, if the deviation of the time value of the RTCM 110 in each slot machine 1 installed in each game hall can be eliminated, the simultaneous effects performed in each slot machine 1 within the game hall business hours as described above can be performed. This can be performed in synchronization in all slot machines 1 provided in each game hall.

  In addition, the slot machines 1 in the game hall may be grouped based on the installation position (for example, one row), and simultaneous production may be performed for each group.

  In addition, the simultaneous performance performed in each slot machine 1 is an effect performed simultaneously in the slot machines 1 installed in each game hall, as in the simultaneous demonstration display. In the example of this embodiment, each slot The effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 of the machine 1 are turned on with a predetermined light emission pattern. The light emission pattern in this simultaneous effect may be unique to the simultaneous effect, or may be used in common with the light emission pattern used when other effects are performed. In other words, any light emission pattern may be used as the light emission pattern in the simultaneous performance as long as it can be identified as the simultaneous performance.

  The simultaneous production may be performed using a lamp other than the production effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The simultaneous effect may be a control for outputting a predetermined sound in addition to the control for operating the lamp. In addition to the control for operating the lamp, the simultaneous effect is a control for displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, for the effect during the game displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that time). (Control for superimposing and displaying a predetermined image for simultaneous production on the image) may be performed. In addition, the simultaneous effect may be one in which only control for displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. The simultaneous effect may be a control for outputting a predetermined sound in addition to the control for displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51. The simultaneous effect is a combination of control for operating a predetermined lamp, control for displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51, and control for outputting a predetermined sound. May be.

  By performing such simultaneous production at each game hall during the business hours of the game hall, it is possible to improve the fun of the presentation performed by the slot machine 1 and improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, during the period in which the simultaneous production is being executed, any one of the control for increasing the appearance rate of the special chance and the control for changing the type of the production as compared with other periods, Alternatively, specific control such as executing any combination may be performed.

  Next, an example of effect display on the liquid crystal display 51 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are display screen diagrams showing an example of effect display when a project and a project notice are executed on the liquid crystal display 51. 9 and 10, as time elapses, a specific example of the effect display (a series of flows given the name “effect” in the figure) and events related to the effect display (in the figure “event” A series of flows with the name “

  When 18:00 on June 1, 2006 is registered as the operation start date and time as shown in (a), project 1 is executed at 18:00 on June 22 as shown in (d). Until then, the effect type A1 is selected. The production type A1 includes, for example, a basic screen made up of a background image that makes an image of a spring mountain and a pattern formed only of numbers, as shown in (a). The production type A1 includes a plurality of chance production types a, b,... In which characters (for example, characters such as birds 701, balloons 702, etc.) that make the image of spring mountains appear, as shown in (a). Includes production images.

  Then, for example, according to the setting of the project notice information table in (d) of FIG. 6, as shown in (b), execution of the project notice starts from 4 days before the execution date and time of the project 1. For example, on the liquid crystal display 51 as a project notice, a message for notifying the project such as “4 days until the project” as shown in (b) and “6 hours until the project” as shown in (c) is displayed. The The date and time when such a project notice is executed is based on the execution date and time of each project in the project notice information table, and a predetermined period before (4 days, 3 days, 2 days, 1 day, 6 hours). The date and time is set to 3 hours before and 1 hour before. Such a project notice display includes a condition that a game is started (receives a BET command) and a condition that a predetermined period (for example, 20 minutes) has elapsed since the display of the project notice is started. The process ends when one of them is established first, and then a normal performance is performed.

  After that, as shown in (d), when it becomes 18:00 on June 22, which is the execution date and time of project 1, the production type to be selected is the production type A1 according to the setting of the project table in (c) of FIG. Is changed to production type B1. The production type B1 includes, for example, as shown in (d), a basic screen made up of a background image that makes an image of the spring sea, and a pattern formed by sea creatures and numbers. And, as shown in (d), the production type B1 includes a plurality of types of chance production types a, b,... In which a character that makes the image of the sea (for example, a character such as a seahorse 703, a submarine 704, etc.) is displayed. Includes production images.

  After that, although not shown in the drawing, as shown in (e), according to the setting of the project notice information table in (d) of FIG. 6 until 18:00 on July 13, which is the execution date of project 2, is reached. The execution of the project notice is started 4 days before the execution date of Project 2. Then, as shown in (e), when it is 18:00 on July 13, which is the execution date and time of project 2, based on the operation of the selection button 358 in accordance with the setting of the project table in (c) of FIG. It is possible to select either the effect type A2 or the effect type B2, and for example, an effect type selection screen as shown in (e) is displayed.

  On the effect type selection screen, it is possible to select either the effect type A2 or the effect type B2 based on the operation of the selection button 358 by displaying the message “selection of effect”. Is shown. For example, as shown in (e), when the selection button 358 is operated on the liquid crystal display 51 when the basic screen of the effect type A2 that makes the image of summer mountains appear, the screen is switched, ( As shown in f), the basic screen of the production type B2 that gives an image of the summer sea is displayed. Also at this time, since the effect type can be further selected, the message “selectable effect” is displayed. Further, when the selection button 358 is operated while the basic screen of the production type B2 that images the summer sea is displayed, the screen is switched, and the production type A2 that images the summer mountain as shown in (g). The basic screen is displayed. Also at this time, since the effect type can be further selected, the message “selectable effect” is displayed. In this way, each time the selection button 358 is operated, the selected effect type is switched. In the effect type selection screen, the effect type indicated by the currently displayed screen indicates the effect type being selected. When the effect is executed, the effect is executed using the effect type indicated by the displayed screen.

  Although illustration is omitted, the project is executed according to the setting of the project notice information table in FIG. 6D until 18:00 on August 3, which is the execution date of project 3 shown in FIG. The execution of the project notice is started 4 days before the execution date of 3. Then, at 18:00 on August 3, which is the execution date and time of the project 3, the production type A3 and the production type are performed based on the operation of the selection button 358 according to the setting of the project table in FIG. It becomes possible to select either B3 or effect type C1, and for example, an effect type selection screen similar to that shown in (e) is displayed.

  In the production type selection screen in that case, the message “Production selection is possible” is displayed, and based on the operation of the selection button 358, the production type A3, the production type B3, or the production type C1 is selected. It is shown that it has become possible. For example, when the selection button 358 is operated on the liquid crystal display 51 when the basic screen of the production type A3 that makes an image of autumn mountains is displayed, the screen is switched, and the production type B3 that makes the image of the autumn sea appear. The basic screen is displayed. Also at this time, since the effect type can be further selected, the message “selectable effect” is displayed. Then, when the selection button 358 is operated while the basic screen of the production type B3 is displayed, the screen is switched, and the basic screen of the production type C1 that makes the image of the spring town appear. Also at this time, since the effect type can be further selected, the message “selectable effect” is displayed. Furthermore, when the selection button 358 is operated while the basic screen of the production type C1 is displayed, the screen is switched and the basic screen of the production type A3 is displayed again. Also at this time, since the effect type can be further selected, the message “selectable effect” is displayed.

  Thus, each time the selection button 358 is operated, the selected effect type is switched between the three effect types. In the production type selection screen in this case, the production type indicated by the screen being selected and displayed indicates the production type being selected, as in the case where the production type can be selected from the two production types. When executed, the effect is executed using the effect type indicated by the displayed screen.

  When the project 3 is executed, the types of effects that can be selected using the selection button 358 are increased as compared with those before the project 3 is executed. Therefore, the range of effect selection is widened, and the fun of the effects can be improved. It can improve the interest of the player.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are display screen diagrams showing an example of effect display when notification is executed on the liquid crystal display 51. 11 and 12, similar to FIGS. 9 and 10, a specific example of the effect display and events related to the effect display are shown.

  Here, an example of a notice effect display on Sunday will be described. In the liquid crystal display 51, after the slot machine 1 is turned on as shown in (a), the above-described simultaneous demonstration display is performed according to the setting of the simultaneous demonstration display in the simultaneous operation information table in (g) of FIG. Then, after the simultaneous demonstration display is finished, a normal performance is performed. Thereafter, at 10:00, according to the setting of the notification information table in FIG. 6E, an effect of notifying information on today's event is performed as shown in FIG. Such notification effect display is performed under a condition that the next game as shown in (c) is started, and a predetermined period (for example, 20) after the display of notification effect as shown in (d) is started. The process ends when any one of the conditions that the minutes have passed is established first, and thereafter, a normal effect is performed as in (c) to (e). In addition, the notification information displayed in such an effect display of the notification is the information such as the corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 until the certain period of time elapses after the end condition as described above is satisfied. Even when an effect based on the progress of the game (a normal effect, a chance effect, a special effect, etc.) is being executed on the liquid crystal display 51, such as reduced display at a predetermined position, it may be displayed continuously. Good.

  Next, at 17:00, according to the setting of the notification information table in FIG. 6E, an effect of notifying information on the store manager's push pad is performed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the same conditions as in the cases (c) to (e), a normal effect is performed as in (g) to (i). Next, at 21:00, according to the setting of the notification information table shown in FIG. 6E, an effect of notifying recommended table information is performed as shown in (j). After that, based on the establishment of the same conditions as in the cases (c) to (e), a normal effect is performed as in (k) to (n).

  FIG. 13 is a display screen diagram showing an example of effect display when a special effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51. In FIG. 13, similar to FIG. 9 and the like, a specific example of effect display and events related to effect display are shown.

  In the liquid crystal display 51, after the slot machine 1 is turned on as shown in (a), the above-described simultaneous demonstration display is performed according to the setting of the simultaneous demonstration display in the simultaneous operation information table in (g) of FIG. Then, after the simultaneous demonstration display is finished, a normal performance is performed.

  When a predetermined operation period as shown in FIG. 6F has elapsed from the operation start date of the slot machine 1 (in this example, July 1, 2006), or when a special role is elected, or In the case of a loss, it is permitted to execute a special effect in which a mission effect is performed at a predetermined rate. For example, a mission effect is performed as a special effect as shown in (b) at a rate of 10% when a special role is won or at a rate of 1% in the case of a loss.

  In the mission effect, as shown in (c), the effect display at the start of the special effect in which the mission achievement condition is displayed, such as “Take octopus within 20 minutes”, is performed, and the special effect period starts. The mission performance period varies depending on the achievement condition. When the condition is achieved within the period, as shown in (d) to (f), the display is controlled to display the character “success” and the mission is performed. The achievement will be shown and the special role will be announced. On the other hand, if the condition cannot be achieved within the period, a message indicating that the mission such as “failure” as in (g) and “sorry” as in (h) could not be achieved is displayed. An effect display at the end of the special effect is performed.

  After that, as shown in (i), for example, a normal effect is performed, and the effect state according to the mission result is obtained. Specifically, when the mission is achieved and the special role is won, the normal performance is returned with the end of the bonus. Further, when the mission effect is not achieved, the normal effect is restored.

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

  When the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the CPU 41a performs a startup process (Sd1). 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. Specifically, initialization of peripheral devices and the like, determination of voltage stability, determination of RAM abnormality, return of control state before power failure, etc. are performed, and the process proceeds to Sd2 to Sd7 game processing.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd2), an internal lottery process (Sd3), a reel rotation process (Sd4), a winning determination process (Sd5), a payout process (Sd6), and a game end process (Sd7) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd2, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process is performed in which a specified number of bets are set according to the gaming state and the bet number is determined when the start switch 7 is operated. To do. The prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state is set to 3 in the normal gaming state and RT, and 1 in the regular bonus. That is, in the regular bonus (including the regular bonus in the big bonus), it becomes possible to play a game with a smaller number of bets than in the normal gaming state or RT.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sd3, 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 Sd2, and winning in each above-described combination is permitted based on the extracted random number value. Process to determine whether or not. In this internal lottery process, as described above, the target combination or combination of roles (depending on the gaming state, if the special combination is not carried over in the normal gaming state and RT, the special combination, re-playing combination, small combination combination) All are eligible, and when a special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state and RT, a re-playing combination and a small combination are targeted, and in the regular bonus, only a small combination is targeted). If the winning combination is determined, and a winning combination is set, a winning flag indicating winning of the winning combination or combination of winning combinations is set in the RAM 41c. In addition, regular bonuses (including regular bonuses in big bonuses) draw lots of small roles with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state or RT, with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state or RT. A small role is to be elected.

  In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd4, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is detected, A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

  In the winning determination process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has been stopped, a 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 winning determination process, particularly when the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) are determined in the normal gaming state and RT, the game state is advantageous to the player by setting the big bonus medium flag in the RAM 41c. The game state is controlled for the player by setting a regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 41c when the regular bonus winning is determined in the normal gaming state and RT. Control to shift to a regular bonus as an advantageous specific gaming state is performed.

  In the payout process in step Sd6, when it is determined in step Sd5 that a winning has occurred, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd7, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. Further, in the game end process, an RT process for performing control related to RT is also performed. In the game end process, the number of wins and the number of games are counted during the regular bonus, and whether or not the end condition (the number of wins reaches 8 games or the number of games reaches 12 games) is satisfied. If the termination condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag is cleared, and the regular bonus is terminated. During the big bonus, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus is being performed, and if it is determined that the regular bonus is not being performed, a regular bonus in-progress flag is set in the RAM 41c to perform control for shifting to the regular bonus. That is, during the big bonus, the regular bonus is always controlled until the big bonus end condition is satisfied. Further, during the big bonus, the number of medals paid out is counted, and it is determined whether or not the end condition (the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus exceeds 465) is satisfied, and the end condition is satisfied The big bonus medium flag is cleared (if the regular bonus is in progress, the regular bonus medium flag is also cleared), and the big bonus is terminated.

  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 start process (sub) illustrated in FIG.

  In the startup process (sub), the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sr1), and then access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sr2). Then, the RAM parity of all the storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sr3), and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity is 0 (Sr4).

  If the data in the RAM 91c is normal, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is 0 in the step Sr4, the data stored in the RAM 91c is normal, and the process proceeds to the step Sr5. The production state before power interruption is restored. That is, after setting the last control pattern executed before power interruption (Sr5), various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55 are set according to the set control pattern. An effect control process is performed to perform the above control (Sr6), an interrupt is permitted (Sr7), and the process proceeds to a loop process.

  If the RAM parity is not 0 in step Sr4, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. After the RAM 91c is initialized (Sr8), the standby pattern is set as a control pattern (Sr9). 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 55 is executed (Sr6), and interrupts are permitted (Sr7). ), Shift to loop processing.

  FIG. 16 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 (Ss1). If the command is not stored in the buffer, the process proceeds to step Ss5. If the command is stored in the buffer, the command is acquired from the buffer (Ss2), and the process proceeds to step Ss3.

  In step Ss2, after receiving a command from the buffer, a command reception flag for specifying what command is received for the received command is set. For example, when a standard date / time command is received, it is a standard date / time command, and the type of standard date / time command (standard second command, standard minute command, standard time command, standard day command, standard day command, standard month command, and A command reception flag indicating a standard year command) is set. When a standard date / time command is received, numerical data of year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, or second indicated by the EXT data of the standard date / time command is stored in the RAM 91c corresponding to the received standard date / time command. Is stored as received standard value data, and is used for setting the time value of the RTCM 110. The received standard value data is rewritten every time a standard date / time command is received.

  In the step of Ss3, when the received command is an internal winning command, the special effect process for performing the special effect as shown in FIG. 13 is executed when the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the step of Ss4. .

  In the step of Ss4, when the received command is an internal winning command, the effect table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, and 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 Ss5.

  In step Ss5, 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 Ss6.

  In step Ss6, when the received command is a BET command, specific information such as information related to project execution, information related to project notice, information related to notification, information related to special effects, and information related to simultaneous operation is managed. The specific information management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step Ss7. The contents of the specific information management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the step of Ss7, the simultaneous effect process which is the process for executing the aforementioned simultaneous effect is executed, and the process proceeds to the step of Ss8. The contents of the simultaneous effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the step of Ss8, an effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, etc. is executed according to the control pattern set in the step of Ss5. Proceed to step.

  In step Ss9, when the standard date / time command described above is received, the count values of year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second in the clock / calendar counter unit 1020 in the RTCM 110 are calculated based on the command. By setting the year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second, RTCM management processing for managing the count value in the RTCM 110 is executed, and the process proceeds to step Ss10.

  In step Ss10, after updating the values of various counters such as a random number counter in the RAM 91c, the process proceeds to step Ss11, where it is confirmed whether the content of data backed up in the RAM 91c at the time of startup is 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, so that the timer interrupt process (sub) is completed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special effect process by Ss3 of FIG. In the special effect process, the following process is performed when the internal winning command is received.

  First, it is determined whether or not a special effect execution permission flag indicating that execution of the special effect is permitted at this time is set (S441). When it is determined that the special effect execution permission flag is not set, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The special effect execution permission flag is a flag set in the specific information management process (Ss6) executed when a BET command received prior to the internal winning command is received in the execution of the game.

  If it is determined in step S441 that the special effect execution permission flag is set, it is determined whether a special effect execution flag indicating whether or not the special effect is being executed is set (S442).

  When it is determined that the special effect execution permission flag is not set, a special effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform the special effect is performed (S443), the process proceeds to step S443a, and the lottery result is confirmed. When it is confirmed in step S443a that no special performance is performed, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When it is confirmed in step S443a that a special effect is to be performed, a process for starting the special effect as shown in FIG. 13 is performed (S444). In S444, the content of the mission effect is selected and determined at random from a plurality of types of mission effects determined in advance, and data indicating the determined type of mission effect is stored in the RAM 91c. In this embodiment, the basic content of the mission effect is to generate a predetermined prize a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. In S444, the type of mission effect (for example, the first mission effect where the achievement condition is to give octopus three times within 20 minutes, the second condition where the achievement condition is that five whales are given within 20 minutes) Mission production, third mission production, which is a condition to achieve 7 turtles within 20 minutes, 4th mission production, which is a condition to fulfill twice within 10 minutes, within 10 minutes Uses a mission effect selection data table in which selection probabilities are set, and selects and determines the type of mission effect to be executed using multiple mission effects such as the fifth mission effect, which is the achievement condition of four seahorses. The mission effect type data indicating the determined mission effect type is stored in the RAM 91c. In S444, depending on the type of mission effect selected and determined, for example, an effect display at the start of the mission effect as shown in (c) of FIG. 13 ("Take out octopus within 20 minutes!" Display).

  As the types of mission effects, a plurality of types of mission effects with different mission period conditions in the achievement conditions may be provided and selected, and the mission period conditions and the target winning combination conditions are different. A plurality of types of mission effects may be provided and selected.

  Next, the special effect execution flag is set (S445). By setting the special effect execution flag in this way, in the effect pattern selection process of Ss4, it is possible to set the effect pattern according to whether it is a normal effect or a special effect.

  The special chance effect described above is not executed during the mission period, but the special chance effect may be executed during the mission period.

  Then, the special effect timer is initialized (S446), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, the special effect timer refers to a timer for measuring a period during which one special effect is performed, that is, an elapsed time from the start of each mission. In this special effect timer, for example, a count value corresponding to 20 minutes designated as a special effect period (mission period) is set as an initial value, and is subtracted and updated by one each time S447 described later is executed.

  When the mission period is the number of games, the number of games may be set in the special effect timer and subtracted and updated one by one.

  If it is determined in step S443a that the special effect execution flag is set, the special effect is being executed, and the special effect counter is updated by 1 in S447. Thus, during execution of the special effect, the special effect counter is decremented and updated by one each time S447 is executed. Next, it is determined whether or not the special production end condition is satisfied (S448).

  Specifically, in S448, the first end condition that the special combination (BB or RB) wins within a predetermined time (for example, 20 minutes) from the start of the special effect and the value of the special effect timer is “0”. And the special effect timer has timed out, and the second end condition is that no special combination (BB or RB) has occurred within a predetermined time (for example, 20 minutes) from the start of the special effect. When any of the above is established, it is determined that the special production end condition is established. More specifically, the first end condition is satisfied when a winning determination command indicating a winning of a special combination (BB or RB) is received by the time when the special effect timer expires. That is, the first end condition is satisfied when a special combination (BB or RB) is won before the special effect timer expires. Further, the second end condition is satisfied when the special effect timer expires. That is, the second end condition is satisfied when the special combination (BB or RB) is not won once until the special effect timer expires.

  In the special effect process of FIG. 17, when the special effect execution permission flag is set and the special effect lottery is selected and the special effect execution flag is not set (when N in S443). Shows an example in which a special effect is executed in S444. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the special performance execution permission flag is set and the special performance execution flag is not set (when N in S443), the special performance is not performed. It may be executed (started). The determination as to whether or not to execute (start) the special effect may be performed every time the special effect process is executed, or when a predetermined time elapses or a BET command is transmitted to the game. Alternatively, it may be performed every time a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, such as every time when is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special effect execution permission flag is set, that is, in a state where the execution of the special effect is permitted after a predetermined period (for example, one month) has elapsed from the operation start date of the slot machine 1. However, the special performance may be executed depending on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed from the operation start date of the slot machine 1, for example, The probability that a special effect will be executed after a predetermined period has elapsed from the operation start date of the slot machine 1 and before the predetermined period elapses from the operation start date of the slot machine 1 (for example, 1/10 when a special role is won, When the special role is lost, the execution of the special performance is determined with a higher probability (for example, 1/5 when the special role is won and 1/100 when the special role is lost). Good.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect pattern selection process in step Ss4 of FIG. In the effect pattern selection process, the following process is performed when an internal winning command is received.

  First, it is determined whether or not it is during a special performance period as a mission performance period (S471). Specifically, in S471, it is determined whether or not the special effect execution flag is set, and it is determined that the special effect period is in effect when the special effect execution flag is set. When it is determined that it is not during the special effect period, the effect pattern setting process for the normal effect is executed (S472), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The effect pattern setting process during the normal effect is a process of performing a predetermined display result determination process and an effect type determination process based on information such as an internal winning command during a normal effect period other than during the special effect period. is there. The contents of the effect pattern setting process during normal effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S471 that it is during the special effect period, the effect pattern selection process at the time of special effect is executed (S473), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The special effect time effect pattern selection process is a process of performing a predetermined display result determination process and an effect type determination process based on information such as an internal winning command during the special effect. The contents of the special effect production pattern selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the method of selecting the production pattern differs between the special production and the normal production.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect pattern selection processing at the time of normal performance in S472 of FIG. In the normal performance effect pattern setting process, the following processing is performed.

  First, based on the received effect control command, it is determined whether or not an internal winning flag indicating winning of the special role (BB / RB) has been received (S501). When it is determined that the internal winning command indicating the winning of the special role is received, the process proceeds to S502.

  On the other hand, when the internal winning command indicating that the special role is won is not received in step S501, it is determined whether or not the internal winning command indicating that any of the roles is not won is received ( S506). When it is determined that an internal winning command indicating winning of any combination other than the special combination is received, the process proceeds to S509.

  In step S509, an effect type corresponding to the winning combination is determined, an effect pattern for performing the effect is stored in the RAM 91c, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S506 that an internal winning command indicating a loss has been received, a chance effect table as shown in FIG. 5C is selected as a chance effect table for determining a chance effect type. (S507) The chance effect type is determined according to the received internal winning command by using the selected chance effect table at the time of failure, and the effect pattern for performing the effect is stored in the RAM 91c (S508), and the flowchart shown in FIG. Return to.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the special combination (BB / RB) has been won and the process proceeds to S502, it is determined whether or not a first-chance effect table selection flag for special combination selection, which will be described later, is set. (S502). When it is determined that the first chance effect table selection flag is set at the time of special role winning, the first chance effect table at the time of special role winning is selected as a chance effect table for determining the chance effect type (S503). , The process proceeds to S505.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S502 that the first chance effect table selection flag is not set when the special role is won, the second chance effect table selection flag is set when the special role is won. As the chance effect table for determining the chance effect type, the second chance effect table at the time of winning the special role is selected (S504), and the process proceeds to S505.

  Note that the first chance effect table selection flag at the time of winning the special role and the second chance effect table selection flag at the time of winning the special role are received when a BET command received prior to the internal winning command is received in the execution of the game. This flag is set in the specific information management process (Ss6) to be executed.

  In S505, a chance effect type is determined according to the received internal winning command using the first chance effect table at the time of special role selection selected at S503 or S504 or the second chance effect table at the time of special role selection, and the effect is determined. The effect pattern to be performed is stored in the RAM 91c (S508), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special effect production pattern selection processing in S473 of FIG. In the special effect production pattern selection processing, the following processing is performed.

  First, a message to be output to the liquid crystal display 51 is determined according to the received effect control command (S521). Specifically, when the internal winning command is a command indicating the winning of the special role (BB / RB), it is determined that the message indicating that the mission has been achieved is the display result, and the effect pattern for performing the effect is stored in the RAM 91c. (S522), the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the internal winning command is a command that does not indicate winning of the special role (BB / RB), it is determined that a message indicating that the mission is not achieved is a display result, and an effect pattern for performing the effect is stored in the RAM 91c (S523). Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the control pattern setting process executed by the CPU 91a in the step Ss4 of the timer interrupt process (sub).

  In the control pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a setting start command (St1). If the received effect control command is a setting start command, the in-setting notification pattern is set as a control pattern (St1), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is not a setting start command in the step of St1, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is an initialization command (St3). If the received effect control command is an initialization command, all areas of the RAM 91c are initialized (St4), the above-described standby pattern is set as a control pattern (St5), and the control pattern setting process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is not an initialization command in the step of St3, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a standby command (St6). If the received effect control command is a standby command, the standby pattern is set as a control pattern (St7), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is not a standby command in the step of St6, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a stop command (St8). If the received effect control command is a stop command, it is further determined whether or not it is a stop command indicating the start (occurrence) of the stop state (St9), and the stop command indicating the start of the stop state is used. If there is, the stop notification pattern is set as a control pattern (St10), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not a stop command indicating the start of the stop state, that is, if it is a stop command indicating the release of the stop state, the standby pattern is set as the control pattern (St7), and the control pattern setting process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step St8 that the received effect control command is not a stop command, it is determined whether the received effect control command is an error command (St11). If the effect control command received is an error command, it is further determined whether or not it is an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state (St12). If it is an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state, it is currently set. The control pattern is temporarily saved in the stack (St13), the error notification pattern is set as the control pattern (St14), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state, that is, if it is an error command indicating the release of the error state, the control pattern saved in the stack at the time of occurrence of the error, that is, St13 is set (St15). Then, the control pattern setting process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is not an error command in the step of St11, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a payout start command (St16). If the received effect control command is a payout start command, the payout pattern is set as a sub-pattern (St17), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. The sub-pattern is a control pattern that is set in an area different from the area in which the control pattern of the effect that is being executed is set, and is executed when the effect is executed in parallel with the control pattern of the effect that is being executed. It is a control pattern that is set separately from the control pattern for the production. That is, normally, when a new control pattern is set, the control pattern that was originally set is overwritten, whereas the control pattern is set as a sub-pattern, so that Patterns are set at the same time. For this reason, when the payout pattern is set as the sub-pattern in the step of St17, an effect based on the payout pattern is executed concurrently with the effect currently being executed.

  If the received effect control command is not a payout start command in the step of St16, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a payout end command (St18). If the received effect control command is a payout end command, the payout pattern set as the sub-pattern is cleared (St19), the control pattern setting process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, in the step of St19, only the effect based on the payout pattern that has been executed in parallel is finished, and only the effect that was originally executed continues.

  If it is determined in step St18 that the received effect control command is not a payout end command, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a standard date / time command (St20). If the received command is a standard date / time command, the type of the received standard date / time command (standard second command, standard minute command, standard time command, standard day command) based on the first byte data of the received standard date / time command. , Standard date command, standard month command, standard year command, and transmission end command) are set (ST21). Then, based on the second byte data of the received standard date / time command, the standard value data indicated by the received standard date / time command is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 91c as received standard value data (St22), and FIG. Return to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is not a standard date / time command in the step of St20, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a winning determination command (St23). If the received effect control command is a winning determination command, it is determined whether or not the winning determination command indicates a big bonus winning (St24). If the winning determination command indicates a big bonus winning, the BB winning pattern is set as a control pattern (St25), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the prize determination command does not indicate a big bonus prize, it is further determined whether or not a prize other than the big bonus is indicated (St26). If the prize determination command indicates a prize other than the big bonus, it corresponds to the winning prize among the winning patterns for executing the winning effect in which a specific effect is executed when the winning occurs. The winning pattern to be set is set as a control pattern (St27), the control pattern setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If no winning other than the big bonus is indicated in the step of St26, the process proceeds to the step of St32.

  If the effect control command received in step St23 is not a winning determination command, it is determined whether or not the received effect control command is a gaming state command (St28). If the received effect control command is not a gaming state command, the process proceeds to step St32. If it is a gaming state command, the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is set in the RAM 91c (St29), and the set gaming state is set. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the game is a game for which a big bonus ending condition is satisfied (St30). Then, if the game satisfies the big bonus end condition, the ending pattern is set as a control pattern (St31), the control pattern setting process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If the game is not a game for which the big bonus ending condition is satisfied in step St30, the process proceeds to step St32.

  In the step of St32, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c and the control pattern registered corresponding to the received effect control command are read and set, and the control pattern After completing the setting process, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the specific information management process in Ss6 of FIG. In the specific information management process, the following process is performed when a BET command is received.

  First, the setting operation unit 355 causes the operation period-specific effect selection information shown in FIG. 6A, the chance effect selection information shown in FIG. 6B, the project execution information shown in FIG. 6C, and FIG. Specific information such as project notice information shown in (d) of FIG. 6, notice information shown in (e) of FIG. 6, special performance information shown in (f) of FIG. 6, and simultaneous operation information shown in (g) of FIG. It is determined whether or not a management information update operation has been performed (S311). Specifically, as described above, the setting operation unit 355 specifies the operation period-specific production selection information, chance production selection information, project execution information, project notice information, notification information, special production information, simultaneous operation information, and the like. It is an operation unit (operation unit having at least a function for designating information and a function for inputting numerical data) that can be operated by specifying and setting management information related to information (including new setting and update setting). The shop clerk can perform a setting operation to specify management information to be set and input setting data.

  If it is determined in S311 that the management information setting operation has been performed, the corresponding management information stored in the RAM 354 is newly set or updated according to the setting operation (S312), and the process proceeds to S313 to be described later. In S312, when there is an operation for setting management information, the management information before setting is read from the RAM 354 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the management information after setting is written to the RAM 354 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. To do. As described above, the setting operation unit 355 is operated with respect to specific information such as operation period-specific production selection information, chance production selection information, project execution information, project notice information, notification information, special production information, and simultaneous operation information. Thus, the management information stored in the RAM 354 can be newly set or updated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S311 that there is no management information setting operation, the process proceeds to S313 as it is.

  In S313, information (hereinafter referred to as date / time information) of the current time value (year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second) that the RTCM 110 measures is acquired from the RTCM 110. Then, acquisition of the project execution information shown in (c) of FIG. 6 (S314), acquisition of the project notice information shown in (d) of FIG. 6 (S315), and notification information shown in (e) of FIG. Acquisition (S316), acquisition of special effect information shown in (f) of FIG. 6 (S317), acquisition of chance effect selection information shown in (b) of FIG. 6 (S318), and (g) of FIG. Simultaneous operation information is acquired (S319).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the operation start date / time of the slot machine 1 has been set (registered (stored) as the operation start date / time in the operation start date / time storage area of the RAM 354) (S320). In S320, it is determined whether or not the operation start date and time has been set based on whether or not the operation start date and time set flag has been set. The operation start date / time set flag is a flag that is set in S368 of FIG. 24 described later when the operation start date / time is registered.

  When it is determined that the operation start date / time has not been set, an operation start date / time setting process that is a process for setting the operation start date / time of the slot machine 1 is executed (S321), and the process proceeds to S322, which will be described later. The contents of the operation start date and time setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation start date and time has been set, the process proceeds to S322 as it is.

  In S322, based on the date and time information acquired in S313 and the project notice information obtained in S315, whether or not the current date and time matches the set time of any project notice registered in the project notice information table. Judging. When it is determined that it does not coincide with the set time of the project notice, the process proceeds to S323 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it coincides with the set time of the project notice, it is determined whether or not the project notice has been set to be executed (S323). Here, the meaning that the project notice has been set to execute means that various data settings for executing the project notice have been set. Specifically, in S323, whether or not the project notice has been set to run based on whether or not the project notice execution set flag indicating that the project notice matching the set time has been set has been set. Determine whether.

  If it is determined that the project notice has already been set, the process proceeds to S326 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the project notice is not already set, data for executing the project notice is set (S324). Specifically, in S324, for example, data such as image data for displaying a project notice as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C is set. Then, in response to the setting of the data for executing the project notice in S324, the execution notice completion flag for the project notice is set (S325), and the process proceeds to S326. Thus, based on the data set in S324, the project notice is executed in S417 of FIG. 27 described later.

  In S326, based on the date and time information acquired in S313 and the project execution information acquired in S314, whether or not the current date and time matches the set time of any project registered in the project execution information table. to decide. When it is determined that it does not coincide with the project setting time, the process proceeds to S331 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current time coincides with the set time of the project, it is determined whether or not the project has been set for execution (S327). Here, the meaning that the project has been set for execution means that various data settings for executing the project have been made. Specifically, in S327, it is determined whether or not the project has been set for execution based on whether or not a project execution set flag indicating that the project that matches the set time has been set for execution has been set. To do.

  When it is determined that the project has been set to execute, the process proceeds to S331 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the project is not set to be executed, the effect information such as the operation period-specific effect selection information shown in FIG. 6A is acquired from the RAM 354 (S328). Then, data for executing the project is set (S329). Specifically, in S329, by setting the data for realizing the situation indicated by the project information such as the change of the production type by changing the production type selection data described above according to the project, FIG. As shown in (d), the change of the effect type used for the display on the liquid crystal display 51 can be executed. Here, for setting the data for realizing the situation indicated by the project information, for example, changing the effect type indicated by the aforementioned effect type selection data stored in the RAM 354, and selecting according to the internal winning command This includes setting data for changing the selection target for the production of the production pattern and setting data for permitting selection of the production type by the selection button 358. Then, in response to the fact that the data for executing the project is set in S329, the execution set flag of the project is set (S330), and the process proceeds to S331. Thus, when the project is executed in S414 of FIG. 27 described later, the project is executed based on the data set in S329 as described above.

  In S331, based on the date / time information acquired in S313 and the notification information acquired in S316, the current date / day of the week matches the set time (day and time) of any notification registered in the notification information table. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that it does not coincide with the notification setting time, the process proceeds to S335 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the notification coincides with the set time of notification, it is determined whether or not the notification has been set to be executed (S332). Here, the meaning that the notification has been set to execute means that various data settings for executing the notification have been performed. Specifically, in S329, it is determined whether or not the notification has been set for execution based on whether or not the notification execution set flag indicating that the notification matching the set time has been set for execution has been set. To do.

  When it is determined that the notification has been set for execution, the process proceeds to S335 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification has not been set for execution, data for executing the notification is set (S333). Specifically, in S333, data such as image data for displaying notifications as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11F and FIG. 12J is set. Then, in response to the fact that the data for executing the notification is set in S332, the execution set flag of the notification is set (S334), and the process proceeds to S335. Thus, when the notification is executed in S420 of FIG. 27 described later, the notification is executed based on the data set in S333.

  In S335, based on the date information acquired in S313 and the special effect information acquired in S317, it is determined whether or not the current date and time matches the special effect execution permission time registered in the special effect information table. . When it is determined that the special effect execution permission time is coincident, a special effect execution permission flag is set (S336), and the process proceeds to S338 described later. Here, the special effect execution permission flag refers to a flag that is set to permit execution of the special effect described above. When the special effect execution permission flag is set, the execution of the special effect is permitted, and when the special effect execution permission flag is not set, the execution of the special effect is not permitted. When the special effect execution permission flag is set, the special effect is executed on the condition that the special effect lottery of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that it does not coincide with the special effect execution permission time, the special effect execution permission flag is reset (S337), and the process proceeds to S338 described later.

  In S338, based on the date and time information acquired in S313 and the chance effect selection information acquired in S318, it is determined whether or not the current date and time coincides with the timing for selecting the first chance effect table at the time of winning the special role. .

  When it is determined that it coincides with the time of selecting the first chance effect table at the time of special role winning, the first chance effect table selection flag at the time of special role winning is set (S339), and the process proceeds to S341 described later. The special chance winning first chance effect table selection flag is used to select the first chance effect table at the time of special role winning as the chance effect table used to select and determine the chance effect type at the time of special role winning. The flag set to. When the special opportunity winning first chance effect table selection flag is set, when the chance effect type at the time of special role (BB / RB) winning is selected and determined in the above-described normal effect effect pattern setting process of FIG. When the special role is won, the first chance production table is used.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it does not coincide with the time when the first chance effect table is selected at the time of special role winning, that is, when it coincides with the time when the second chance effect table is selected at the time of special role winning, the second time when the special role is elected. The chance effect table selection flag is set (S340), and the process proceeds to S341 described later. Here, the special chance winning second chance effect table selection flag is used to select the special chance winning second chance effect table as a chance effect table used for selecting and determining the chance effect type at the time of special role winning. The flag set to. When the special opportunity winning second chance effect table selection flag is set, when selecting and determining the chance effect type at the time of winning the special role (BB / RB) in the normal effect effect pattern setting process of FIG. 19 described later. When the special role is won, the second chance production table is used.

  In S341, based on the date information acquired in S313 and the simultaneous operation information acquired in S319, it is determined whether or not the current date matches the start time of the simultaneous demonstration display. When it is determined that it coincides with the start time of the simultaneous demonstration display, the simultaneous demonstration display flag is set (S342), and the process proceeds to S343. Here, the simultaneous demonstration display flag refers to a flag that is set when the simultaneous demonstration display is executed. When the simultaneous demonstration display flag is set, execution of simultaneous demonstration display is started in the demonstration display processing of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not coincide with the start time of the simultaneous demonstration display, the process proceeds directly to S343.

  In S343, based on the date information acquired in S313 and the simultaneous operation information acquired in S319, it is determined whether or not the current date matches the end time of the simultaneous demonstration display. If it is determined that it coincides with the end time of the simultaneous demonstration display, the simultaneous demonstration display flag is reset (S344), and the process proceeds to S345. When the simultaneous demonstration display flag is reset, the execution of the simultaneous demonstration display is terminated in the demonstration display processing of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not coincide with the end time of the simultaneous demonstration display, the process proceeds to S345 as it is.

  In S345, based on the date / time information acquired in S313 and the simultaneous operation information acquired in S319, it is determined whether or not the current date / time coincides with the simultaneous production start time. When it is determined that it coincides with the start time of the simultaneous performance, a simultaneous performance flag is set (S346), and the process proceeds to S347. Here, the simultaneous effect flag refers to a flag that is set when the simultaneous effect is executed. When the simultaneous effect flag is set, execution of the simultaneous effect is started in the simultaneous effect process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not coincide with the start time of the simultaneous performance, the process proceeds to S347 as it is.

  In S347, based on the date / time information acquired in S313 and the simultaneous operation information acquired in S319, it is determined whether or not the current date / time matches the simultaneous effect end time. When it is determined that it coincides with the start time of the simultaneous performance, the simultaneous performance flag is reset (S348), and the process returns. When the simultaneous effect flag is reset, the execution of the simultaneous effect is ended in the simultaneous effect process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not coincide with the end time of the simultaneous performance, the process returns.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation start date and time setting process in S321 of FIG. In the operation start date and time setting process, the following process is performed. Similar to the specific information management process shown in FIG. 23, the process is executed when a BET command is received.

  First, it is determined whether or not the continuous operation time measurement flag is set (S361). When it is determined that the continuous operation time measurement flag is not set, the time value (year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second) of the RTCM 110 at that time based on the date / time information acquired in S313 described above. ) Is stored in the storage area at the start of continuous operation time measurement provided in the RAM 354 (S362). Then, the continuous operation time measurement flag is set (S373), and the process returns. As a result, the time measurement for setting the operation start date and time is started from the start of the continuous operation time measurement stored in S362. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous operation time measurement flag is set, it is determined whether or not a BET command is received (S362).

  When it is determined that the BET command has not been received, the process proceeds to S364 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that a BET command has been received, a BET number counter (initial value is “0”), which is a counter for counting the number of times a BET command has been received during continuous operation time measurement, is incremented by “1”. (S363), and the process proceeds to S364.

  In S364, the continuous operation time as the elapsed time from the start of the continuous operation time measurement is calculated based on the date / time information acquired in S313 and the information at the start of the continuous operation time measurement stored in the RAM 354. (S364). Then, it is determined whether or not the continuous operation time obtained in S364 has reached a predetermined operation start time determination value (for example, 2 hours) (S365). When it is determined that the operation start determination value has not been reached, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation start determination value has been reached, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-described BET counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined operation determination value (for example, 10 times) (S366). .

  When it is determined that the value of the BET counter is not equal to or greater than the operation determination value, it is determined that the BET number counter is not in an operating state, and is stored in the RAM 354 in order to initialize unnecessary data in subsequent processing. The data at the start of continuous operation time measurement is deleted (S370), and the continuous operation time measurement flag is reset (S371). At that time, the value of the BET number counter is reset to an initial value (not shown). Then return. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the BET number counter is equal to or greater than the operation determination value, it is determined that the BET number counter is in the operation state, and is registered (stored as an operation start date / time in the operation start date / time storage area provided in the RAM 354. (S367). Then, in response to the registration of the operation start date and time, the aforementioned operation start date and time set flag is set (S368).

  Next, based on the information of the operation start date and time registered in S368, an operation period-specific effect selection information table, a chance effect selection information table, a project execution information table, a project notice information table, and special effect information shown in FIG. A process for setting various management information such as creating a table and further creating a notification information table and a simultaneous operation information table shown in FIG. 6 is performed (S369), and the process returns. The data table created in S368 is a data table in which default values of various data as described above are set. Thereafter, the data in each data table is obtained by executing the processing of S311 and S312 in FIG. Based on data input from the setting operation unit 355, any change can be made. In this way, each data of the operation period-specific production selection information table, chance production selection information table, project execution information table, project notice information table, notification information table, special production information table, and simultaneous operation information table, The registered operation start date and time is set as the reference date and time.

  In S369, for example, as the production selection information table by operation period, the first operation period from the registered operation start date and time to the third week day (day after 21 days) is the fourth from the registered operation start date and time. From the day of the week (day after 21 days) to the day of the sixth week (day after 35 days), from the day of the seventh week (day after 35 days) from the registered operation start date and time An effect selection information table by operation period in which the operation period is set such that the day until the ninth week (the day after 39 days) is the fourth operation period is created (see FIG. 6A).

  As the chance effect selection information table, an effect period-specific effect selection information table in which an operation period similar to the effect period-specific effect selection information table is set is created based on the registered operation start date and time (FIG. 6). (See (b)).

  Also, as the project execution information table, the date and time 21 days after the registered operation start date and time is the execution date and time of project 1, the date and time 35 days after the registered operation start date and time is the execution date and time of project 2, and the registered operation start time An effect selection information table by operating period in which the date and time 39 days after the date and time is set as the execution date and time of the project 3 is created (see FIG. 6C).

  As for the project notice information table, for each of registered project 1, project 2, and project 3, etc., the date and time four days before the execution date and time is the date and time of the first notice and the date and time three days before the execution date and time. 2 The date and time of the previous notice, the date and time two days before the execution date and time is the date and time of the third notice, the date and time one day before the execution date and time is the fourth notice, the date and time six hours before the execution date and time is the date and time of the fifth notice 3 A project notice information table is created in which the date and time before the time is set as the date and time of the sixth notice, and the date and time one hour before the execution date and time is set as the date and time of the seventh notice (see FIG. 6D).

  Also, as the special effect information table, the period from the registered operation start date to the date one month later is the special effect execution disallowed period, and the month after the registered operation start date is the special effect execution permission period The set special effect information table is created (see (f) of FIG. 6).

  FIG. 24 shows an example in which it is determined that the active state is reached when the continuous operation time reaches a predetermined time and the BET command is received a predetermined number of times or more. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a condition for determining that it is in an operating state, for example, during a first set time in which a state where a BET command is received at least once every 10 minutes continues for 2 hours. Other conditions such as a condition that the state in which the BET command is received at least once continues for a second set time longer than the first set time may be used. That is, as a condition for determining that the machine is in the operating state, the state in which the slot machine 1 is operating is determined by capturing the behavior of the slot machine 1 such as a BET (betting number setting operation) being executed. Any condition may be used as long as it does. Therefore, an effect control command other than the BET command such as the internal winning command and the reel rotation start command may be used as a command that can capture the behavior of the slot machine 1.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the simultaneous effect processing by Ss7 of FIG. In the simultaneous effect process, the following process is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the aforementioned simultaneous effect flag is set (S381). When it is determined that the simultaneous performance flag is not set, the process proceeds to S385 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the simultaneous effect flag is set, the simultaneous effect using the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 as described above is executed (S382). Then, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous performance priority execution flag is set (S383). The simultaneous performance priority execution flag is a flag that is set when the simultaneous performance is preferentially executed with respect to an effect other than the simultaneous effect using lamps such as the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. When the simultaneous effect priority execution flag is set, the effect using lamps such as the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 in the effect other than the simultaneous effect (hereinafter referred to as normal lamp effect) is prohibited, and the simultaneous effect is given priority. Executed.

  That is, even if an effect other than the simultaneous effect using the lamp in the game is being executed in the slot machine 1, when the simultaneous effect is executed, the lamp is interrupted to the normal lamp effect being executed. The simultaneous production used is preferentially executed. However, the effect (image display) for the liquid crystal display 51 is maintained as it is. Thereby, in the game hall, regardless of the execution status of the effects in each slot machine 1, it is possible to execute the simultaneous effects in all the slot machines 1 in the game hall.

  If it is determined in S383 that the simultaneous effect priority execution flag is not set, the simultaneous effect priority execution flag is set (S384), and the process returns. Thereby, the simultaneous production priority execution flag is set at the start of the simultaneous production. On the other hand, when it is determined in S383 that the simultaneous performance priority execution flag is set, the process directly returns.

  If it is determined in S381 that the simultaneous effect flag is not set and the process proceeds to S385, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous effect priority execution flag is set (S385). When it is determined that the simultaneous effect priority execution flag is set, the simultaneous effect priority execution flag is cleared (S386), and the process returns. As a result, the simultaneous effect priority execution flag is reset at the end of the simultaneous effect. On the other hand, if it is determined in S385 that the simultaneous performance priority execution flag is not set, the process directly returns.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in Ss7 of FIG. In the simultaneous effect process, the following process is performed.

  The effect control process corresponds to the control pattern set in the BET command reception waiting process (S400) described later with reference to FIG. 27, the demo display process (S401) described later with reference to FIG. 29, and the control pattern setting process in Ss5. The effect execution processing (S401) is sequentially executed.

  In the effect execution process in step S401, the chance effect selected in steps S502 to S505 of the effect pattern selection process in the normal effect, and the effect pattern set to perform the chance effect selected in steps S506 to S508. A chance effect (special role may be won by performing processing controlled by effect means such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55 according to the control pattern set based on the control pattern. The possibility of showing the sex) is executed. That is, the effect execution process constitutes a possibility effect executing means for executing the possibility effect using the effect means.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the BET command reception waiting process in S400 of FIG. In the BET command reception waiting process, the following process is performed.

  In the BET command reception waiting process, it is first determined whether or not a BET command has been received (S410).

  If it is determined that a BET command has been received, the process proceeds to S429 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BET command has not been received, it is determined whether the specific information display flag is set (S412). The specific information display flag is a flag indicating that specific information, which is information relating to a project, project advance notice, or notification, is being displayed. When it is determined that the specific information display flag is set, the process proceeds to S424 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific information display flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the project execution set flag is set (S412). The project execution set flag is a flag that is set in S330 of FIG. 23 described above when data for executing the project is set based on the date and time when the project is performed.

  When it is determined that the project execution set flag is set, the project is executed based on the data for executing the set project (S413), and the project execution set flag is cleared (S414). In S413, for example, in order to change the effect type, the project having the contents set in the project execution information table is executed, such as changing the effect type selection data as described above. For example, when the project as shown in FIG. 9D is executed, the production type selection data is changed, and the production type selection data is confirmed at that time based on the change. Based on this, the basic screen and the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91 are changed. Then, the above-mentioned specific information display flag is set (S421), and the process returns.

  As described above, when the project execution set flag is set, the set project is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S412 that the project execution setting completed flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the project notice execution setting completed flag is set (S415). The project notice execution set flag is a flag that is set in S325 of FIG. 23 described above when data for executing the project notice is set based on the date and time when the project notice is given. .

  When it is determined that the project notice execution setting flag is set, the project notice is executed based on the set data for executing the project notice (S416), and the project notice execution setting flag is cleared (S416). S417). Then, the above-mentioned specific information display flag is set (S421), and the process returns. Thus, when the project notice execution setting completion flag is set, the set project notice is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S415 that the project notice execution set flag has not been set, it is determined whether or not the notice execution set flag has been set (S418). The notification execution set flag is a flag that is set in S334 of FIG. 23 described above when the setting for executing the notification is made based on the date and time when notification is made.

  When it is determined that the notification execution set flag is set, the notification is executed based on the data for executing the set notification (S419), and the notification execution set flag is cleared (S421). Then, the above-mentioned specific information display flag is set (S421), and the process returns.

  As described above, when the effect is displayed when the project is executed, when the project notice is executed, or when the notice is executed, the specific information display flag is set. Until the specific information display flag is cleared in S427 described later, the processing in S412 to S420 is not performed according to the determination in S411. Thereby, in such a case, the effect display at the time of executing the project, the time of executing the project notice, or the time of executing the notice is continuously performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification execution set flag is not set, it is determined whether or not there is a selectable effect type at present (S422). Specifically, in S422, when the effect types A2 and B2 can be selected by executing the project 2, the effect types A3, B3, and C1 can be selected by executing the project 3. It is determined that there is a selectable effect type when it is in a selectable effect type. More specifically, the date and time of the current time value read from the RTCM 110 in S313 are, for example, the third operation period (the effect types A2 and B2 can be selected) and the fourth operation period (the effect type A3, When the production type such as B3 and C1 is selectable, it is determined that there is a production type that can be selected. If it is determined that there is no currently selectable production type, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a selectable effect type, an effect type selection process is performed in which the player selects the effect type and performs a process for selecting the effect type according to the player's selection ( S423) and return. The contents of the effect type selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thus, when the BET command is not received, the project notice execution is executed when the project notice execution set flag is set, and when the project notice execution set flag is set, the project is executed and notified. Notification is executed when the execution set flag is set. Also, when no BET command has been received and the project advance execution set flag, the project execution set flag, and the notification execution set flag are not set, selection can be made as the project progresses When there is an effect type, a process for selecting an effect type according to the player's selection is performed.

  When the execution time of the project, the project notice, and the notification executed in this way overlaps, as shown in S412 to S420, the project, the project notice, and the notification are set to be executed in this order. If an effect that is set to be executed is executed, then the process returns without determining whether or not it is set to be executed for the subsequent effects. Projects are executed in order from the highest priority, such as project> project notice> notification.

  The priority in this case is determined in advance according to the following criteria. For example, since the project type is changed and the execution date and time is notified to the player by the project notice, the project has the highest priority because changing the time may cause the player to be dissatisfied. Is expensive. Further, since the project notice is a notice related to the project, it has the next highest priority after the project. In addition, the announcement includes information such as a foothold that will be advantageous to the player, but even if the execution time is slightly changed, there will be no significant disadvantage for the player. high. Such priorities are not limited to such an order, and may be set in any order.

  If it is determined in S411 that the specific information display flag is set, the specific information display timer is updated (S424), and the value of the specific information display timer is set to “0” to display the specific information. It is determined whether or not the timer has expired (S425). Here, the specific information display timer is a time during which the display of the specific information displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the execution of the project, the project advance notice, or the notification is executed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is a counter that measures the time from the start of the project, project advance notice, or announcement effect display. In the specific information display timer, for example, a count value corresponding to 20 minutes is set as an initial value, and is subtracted and updated by 1 each time S424 is executed. In addition, this specific information display timer is set to an initial value (a count value corresponding to 20 minutes is set as an initial value) when the power is turned on, and thereafter, when a BET command reception waiting process is executed, If a BET command is not received before the time is up, it is initialized (a count value corresponding to 20 minutes is set as an initial value) when the time is up (S427 described later).

  The specific information display timer is initially set at the timing when the display of specific information is started, such as when Y is determined in S412, Y is determined in S415, and Y is determined in S418. It may be made to be.

  On the other hand, when the BET command reception waiting process is executed, if the BET command is received before the specific information display timer expires, the specific information display timer is updated and initialized when the time is up (Count value corresponding to 20 minutes is set as an initial value)

  If it is determined that the specific information display timer has not expired, the process returns. When it is determined that the specific information display timer has not expired, if the BET command has not been received, the specific information display flag is not cleared and S412 to S420 are not executed. The notice or notice effect display is continued. In this way, the specific information that has been executed by S413, S416, and S419 until it is determined that the specific information display flag is set in S411 and the specific information display timer expires in S425. Is continuously displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific information display timer has timed out, the specific information display flag is cleared (S426), and the specific information display timer is initialized to an initial value (a count value corresponding to 20 minutes) ( S427). When the BET command reception waiting process is executed as described above, if the BET command is received before the specific information display timer expires, the specific information display timer is initialized. Processing for resetting the information display flag is performed. Then, by performing the process of executing the display of the normal effect (S428), the effect display at the time of executing the project, at the time of executing the project notice, or at the time of executing the notice ends, for example, (c) in FIG. ) To (e), and (g) to (i) and (k) to (n) in FIG. After S428, the process returns.

  If it is determined in S410 that the BET command has been received and the process proceeds to S429, it is determined whether the specific information display flag is set (S429). If it is determined that the specific information display flag is set, the specific information being displayed is reduced and displayed on the edge of the display screen in the liquid crystal display 51 (S430). On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific information display flag is not set, the process directly proceeds to S431. As described above, since the specific information display timer is updated when the BET command is received, the specific information reduced in S430 is continuously displayed until the specific information display timer expires. . When the specific information is displayed in a reduced size and the specific information display timer times out, the processing similar to S426 to S428 is performed, and the display of the specific information is terminated. In addition, when the specific information is displayed in a reduced size and the specific information display timer does not time out before the normal presentation at the time of the game ends, the specific information is restored to the original size ( Control to return to the display size of the entire display screen) is performed.

  In S431, the normal effect at the time of the game is displayed and the process returns. As a result, when a BET command is received, the normal performance at the time of the game is started. In this way, when a normal effect at the time of the game is started, for example, when the effect display is performed at the time of executing the above-described project, at the time of executing the project notice, or at the time of executing the notification, such an effect is performed. The display is completed, and for example, a normal performance at the time of the game is performed as shown in (d) of FIG. 10, (c) of FIG. 11, (g), (k) of FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect type selection process in S423 of FIG. In the effect type selection process, the following process is performed. First, an effect type selection screen as shown in FIGS. 10E to 10G is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (S451). Then, it is determined whether or not there has been a selection switching operation by the player operating the selection button 358 (S452). S452 includes both functions of a process of starting display of the effect type selection screen and a process of continuing display of the effect type selection screen after the display of the effect type selection screen is started. After the display of the effect type selection screen is started, S451 is executed every time the BET command reception waiting process is executed, and the display of the effect type selection screen is started and the display of the effect type selection screen is continued. It will be.

  When it is determined that there has been a selection switching operation, the selected effect type is switched to another effect type according to the operation (S453), and the process returns. Specifically, in S453, based on the above-described effect type selection data, the effect control data and image data used for effect display are prioritized in the following order of priority (mounting effect, sea effect, and city effect). Are changed to effect control data and image data corresponding to the effect type. As a result, as described above, the displayed basic screen changes to the basic screen of the effect type after switching, and the effect image selected in the future changes to the effect image of the effect type after switching. On the other hand, when it is determined that the selection switching operation has not been performed, the currently selected effect type (including the effect type selected in the initial setting) is held (S454), and the process returns. Thereby, the type of the displayed basic screen is held, and the type of effect image to be selected in the future is held.

  Note that when the execution times of projects, project notices, and announcements overlap, the effects with the overlapping execution times are not displayed in order from the highest priority as described above. You may make it display. For example, as described above, in the process of setting data for executing these effects (S324, S329, and S333 in FIG. 23 described above), effects overlapping in execution time are displayed together in one screen. In this manner, data for executing the production is set. In the BET command reception waiting process, the following process is performed. The process proceeds to S415 after S414, and proceeds to S418 after S417. Then, the processing related to the specific information display flag such as S411, S421, S426, and S429 is not performed. In this way, it is possible to perform effect display with overlapping execution times in one screen.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the demo display process in S401 of FIG. In the demonstration display process, the following process is performed. First, it is determined whether a standby command has been received (S461). When it is determined that the standby command has been received, the process proceeds to S466 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BET command reception flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous demonstration display flag is set (S462).

  If it is determined that the simultaneous demonstration display flag is set, it is further determined whether or not a game is in progress (S463). When it is determined that the game is not in progress, the process for executing the above-described simultaneous demonstration display is performed (S464), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in progress, a process for reducing the simultaneous demonstration in a partial area of the effect display during the game is displayed (S465), and the process returns.

  Thereby, the simultaneous demonstration display as described above is performed. Note that S464 and S465 include both a process for starting the simultaneous demonstration display and a process for continuing the simultaneous demonstration display thereafter.

  If it is determined in S461 that the standby command has been received, a normal demonstration display is executed (S467). In this way, in the demo display process, when a standby command is received, a normal demo display is executed, and when the standby command is not received and the simultaneous demo display flag is set, Run the demo display.

  When the simultaneous demonstration display flag is cleared, if the simultaneous demonstration display is in progress, the simultaneous demonstration display ends (S466).

  It should be noted that the timing for executing the simultaneous demonstration display may be set on the condition that the process proceeds to the BET command reception waiting process without being the condition that the process has proceeded to the demo display process. For example, when it is determined in S418 in FIG. 27 that the notification execution set flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous demonstration display flag is set, and when the simultaneous demonstration display flag is set, The execution of the simultaneous demonstration display may be started. In other words, the timing for executing the simultaneous demonstration display may not be the same process as the process for executing the normal demonstration display. Even in this case, it is executed immediately when the simultaneous demonstration display start time comes.

  In consideration of the above-mentioned simultaneous performance priority execution flag, during the period when the flag is set, even if an effect other than the simultaneous demonstration using the ramp in the game is being executed in the slot machine 1, the simultaneous demonstration is performed. At the time of execution, the simultaneous demonstration using the lamp is preferentially executed in such a way as to interrupt the normal lamp effect being executed, and the effect (image display) on the liquid crystal display 51 is maintained as it is. May be. Thereby, it is possible to execute a simultaneous demonstration on all the slot machines 1 in the game hall at the same time, regardless of the execution status of the effects in each slot machine 1.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the RTCM management process in Ss9 of FIG. In the RTCM management process, the following process is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the standard date / time command reception flag is set (S601). If it is determined that the standard date / time command reception flag is not set, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the standard date / time command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the received standard date / time command is a transmission end command based on the type of command indicated by the standard date / time command reception flag ( S602). When it is determined that it is a transmission end command, the process proceeds to S604 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a transmission end command, the received standard date / time command is a standard second command, standard minute command, standard time command, standard day command, standard day command, standard month command, or standard year command. Therefore, the standard time value data corresponding to the received standard date / time command is set as the time data of the RTCM 110 (S603), and the process proceeds to S605 described later.

  In S603, the standard time value data is set in the RTCM 110 as follows. As shown in FIG. 13, the standard date / time command is divided into a standard second command, a standard minute command, a standard time command, a standard day command, a standard day command, a standard month command, a standard year command, and a transmission end command, and is sequentially transmitted. Is done. For this reason, the type of the standard date / time command is specified by the type of the standard date / time command reception flag, and the value of the received standard value data stored in the RAM 91c as the standard value data indicated by the EXT data of the standard date / time command received as described above. To confirm the standard value data indicated by the standard date / time command, and the data input / output request signal and the data indicated by the received standard date / time command (standard second data, standard minute data, standard time data, standard day data, standard day data, Standard month data or standard year data) is stored in a corresponding register (second register 1021, minute register 1022, hour register 1023, day register 1024, day register 1025, month register 1026, or year of the clock / calendar counter unit 1020. Data for writing to the register 1027) Is input from the sub-control section 91 to the data output circuit 105 of RTCM110. In this case, the write data includes mode data designating that it is a data write mode, and an address (second register 1021, minute register 1022, hour register 1023, day register 1024, day register 1025 to which data is written. Address data designating month register 1026 or year register 1027), and write data to be written to the address (standard minute data indicated by standard second command, standard minute data indicated by standard minute command, standard time command) Standard time data, standard day data indicated by the standard day command, standard day data indicated by the standard day command, standard month data indicated by the standard month command, or standard year data indicated by the standard year command). When such write data is input, in the RTCM 110, the control circuit 106 controls the register addresses (second register 1021, minute register 1022, and the like specified by the address data input to the data input / output circuit 105. The hour register 1023, the day register 1024, the day register 1025, the month register 1026, or the year register 1027) is selected, and control for writing the write data to the selected address is performed. As a result, the count value of the designated register is rewritten to the standard value data, thereby setting the standard value data.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes S603 in response to receiving the standard second command, standard minute command, standard time command, standard day command, standard day command, standard month command, and standard year command that are sequentially transmitted. Each time the count value of the second register 1021, the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day register 1024, the day register 1025, the month register 1026, and the year register 1027 is sequentially set, the clock / calendar counter is set. All the time values of year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute and second in the section 1020 can be set to standard values.

  If it is determined in S602 that the command is a transmission end command and the process proceeds to S604, the liquid crystal display 51 executes a date / time setting completion notification for displaying a message indicating that the date / time setting is completed, and S605. Proceed to By performing such date / time setting completion notification, it is possible to easily grasp that the setting of the time value of the RTCM 110 using the standard date / time command output from the standard date / time data output device 300 is completed. In step S605, the set standard date / time command reception flag is reset and the process returns to prepare for reception of the next command.

  In the RTCM management processing of FIG. 30, the sub-control unit 91, based on the standard date and time commands sequentially received, the second register 1021, the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day register 1024, the date in the clock / calendar counter unit 1020 In the example, the count values of the register 1025, the month register 1026, and the year register 1027 are newly set sequentially. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control unit 91, based on all received standard date and time commands, the second register 1021, the minute register 1022, the hour register 1023, the day register 1024, and the day register 1025 in the clock / calendar counter unit 1020. Alternatively, a process of newly setting the count values of the month register 1026 and the year register 1027 at a time may be performed.

  The standard date and time commands are not limited to sending standard date and time commands in the order of seconds, minutes, hours, days of the week, days, months, and years, but in the order of years, months, days, days of the week, hours, minutes, and seconds. In the above example, the standard date / time command may be transmitted in the order of year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second. The standard second command that is most likely to have the largest difference from the actual time (standard value) depending on the time from transmission from the standard date / time data output device 300 to setting in the RTCM 110 is output last, so that it is set in the RTCM 110. The difference between the date and time and the actual standard date and time can be minimized.

  In addition, when the slot machine 1 is in the operating state, the RTCM management process can be executed at any time, so that the time value of the RTCM 110 can be set to the standard value at any time based on the standard date / time command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RTCM management process may be executed only when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. The predetermined execution condition may be, for example, when a demonstration display execution condition is satisfied. Also, the predetermined execution condition may be, for example, the time from when the power is turned on until a predetermined time elapses. In addition, as the predetermined execution condition, for example, the demonstration display execution condition is not satisfied, but the effect based on the progress of the game may not be executed.

  Next, a modification of the above-described simultaneous demonstration display will be described.

  First, a first modification will be described. FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are timing charts showing an example (first modification) of a modification of the simultaneous demonstration display. In FIG. 31, (a) and (b) show the relationship between the game execution state (execution state, non-execution state) in the first slot machine 1 and the simultaneous demonstration display state (execution state, non-execution state). It is shown. In FIG. 31, (c) and (d) show the game execution state (execution state, non-execution state) in the second slot machine 1 and the simultaneous demonstration display state (execution state, non-execution state). The relationship is shown. In FIG. 31, (e) shows the start timing of the demonstration display based on the time value of the RTCM 110.

  In the first modification, the simultaneous demonstration display is executed only at the timing based on the time measured value of the RTCM 110. In the first modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, a simultaneous demo display execution timing for executing a simultaneous demo display every 10 seconds (predetermined period) is set in advance. When the demo display execution timing comes, control for starting the simultaneous demo display is performed. In the case of FIG. 31, at the timing between 10:10:30 and 10:10:40, the game is not being played in each of the first slot machine and the second slot machine. Since the timing is not the simultaneous demo display execution timing, control is performed to execute the simultaneous demo display when the next simultaneous demo display execution timing is 10:10:40. As the simultaneous demonstration display, a demonstration display in which the production mode changes in the order of the first production mode A, the second production mode B, and the third production mode C is executed.

  FIG. 31 shows an example in which there is no deviation in the time value of the RTCM 110 between the first slot machine and the second slot machine. Thus, when there is no deviation in the timekeeping value, simultaneous demonstration display is started at the same timing when the game is not in progress. Thus, when simultaneous demonstration display is started at the same timing, it can be determined that there is no deviation in the time measured value of the RTCM 110 between the first slot machine and the second slot machine. As shown in FIG. 31, even when the game end timing is different, the simultaneous demo display is started at the same timing in the next simultaneous demo display execution timing.

  Further, in FIG. 32, the state of simultaneous demonstration display on the first slot machine and the second slot machine when there is a deviation in the time measured value of the RTCM 110 between the first slot machine and the second slot machine. (Execution state, non-execution state) is shown. When there is a deviation in the time measured value of the RTCM 110, as shown in FIG. 32, a deviation (time T1 deviation in the drawing) occurs at the timing when the simultaneous demonstration display is started. The timing is different. When simultaneous demonstration display is started at different timings as described above, it can be determined that there is a difference in the time measured value of the RTCM 110 between the first slot machine and the second slot machine. In addition, when a demonstration display in which the production mode changes in the order of the first production mode A, the second production mode B, and the third production mode C is executed, the start timing of each production mode is shifted (in the figure, at time T2). The timing at which the effect mode of the simultaneous demonstration display is changed due to the occurrence of a shift. When the presentation mode of the simultaneous demonstration display changes at different timings as described above, it can be determined that there is a difference in the time measured value of the RTCM 110 between the first slot machine and the second slot machine.

  Further, in such a modified example, when the RTCM 110 cannot perform the time measuring operation due to the failure of the RTCM 110 or the like, the simultaneous demonstration display is not executed. Therefore, based on monitoring whether or not the simultaneous demonstration display is executed. It can be determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the RTCM 110. Further, in such a modification, the opportunity to execute the simultaneous demonstration display at a relatively short cycle of every 10 seconds comes, so even if the timing for confirming whether the simultaneous demonstration display has been executed is missed, immediately Since the timing for confirming whether or not the simultaneous demonstration display has been executed comes, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the work of the game shop clerk confirming the execution status of the simultaneous demonstration display.

  Next, a second modification will be described. As a second modification, control may be performed so that the mode of the demo display in the normal demo display and the mode of the demo display in the simultaneous demo display are different. In this way, since the mode of the demo display is different, the start time of the simultaneous demo display can be visually confirmed easily (immediately) compared to the case of the above-described embodiment.

  Next, a third modification will be described. As a third modified example, the simultaneous demonstration display executed based on the time value of the RTCM 110 is performed when the execution condition of the demonstration display is satisfied by the elapsed time after the demonstration display command is received by the sub-control unit 91 (for example, When a predetermined execution start time is reached at a timing before 60 seconds have elapsed without receiving a BET command), the execution may be started at that time.

  Next, a fourth modification will be described. The fourth modification includes the simultaneous demonstration display described in the above-described embodiment and modification, and all the simultaneous demonstration displays display a demonstration display image, in addition to a demonstration effect by a predetermined sound, And it sets so that the demonstration production | presentation by a predetermined lamp (for example, production effect LED52, reel LED55) may be performed. In this way, the presentation mode of the simultaneous demonstration display becomes flashy based on the sound output and the light emission of the lamp, and it is not necessary to check the liquid crystal display 51 one by one. Compared to the case of the above-described embodiment, it is possible to facilitate the confirmation operation of the start timing of the simultaneous demonstration display effect in each slot machine 1 when the simultaneous demonstration display effect is executed in the game hall.

  Next, a fifth modification will be described. As a fifth modification, a general demo display execution timing for executing a simultaneous demo display every 1 minute (predetermined time) based on the time value of the RTCM 110 is set in advance, and the normal based on receiving a standby command During the execution of the demo display, even if the general demo display execution timing is reached, the normal demo display is continued, and when the next general demo display execution timing comes, the simultaneous demo display based on the timing value of the RTCM 110 is displayed. Execution may be started. In this case, the execution duration of the simultaneous demonstration display is set to a relatively short time such as 5 seconds.

  [Second Embodiment]

  Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example in which the RAM 354 shown in the first embodiment is not provided on the effect control board 90 will be described. As for the second embodiment, parts different from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described.

  In the second embodiment, the effect control board 90 is not provided with the RAM 354. In the first embodiment, the data stored in the RAM 354 is stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control board 90. In the RAM 91c, stored data is backed up by a predetermined backup power supply circuit (not shown). Then, the sub-control unit 91 reads and writes data, which has been performed on the RAM 354 in the first embodiment, to the RAM 91c.

  With such a configuration, in the second embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, the execution of the project, the execution of the project notice, the execution of the notification, the execution of the special effect, and the simultaneous operation are performed. Can do. In the second embodiment, by using the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 instead of the RAM 354 of the first embodiment, the number of parts can be reduced compared to the case of the first embodiment.

  [Third Embodiment]

  Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example will be described in which an operation day counter 359 for measuring the date and time that has elapsed since the operation start date and time is provided instead of the RTCM 110 shown in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, portions different from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described.

  In the third embodiment, an operation day counter 359 is provided on the effect control board 90 instead of the RTCM 110. The operation day counter 359 is a circuit that measures time to indicate “day”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second” that have elapsed from the operation start date and time in synchronization with the clock pulse signal supplied from the clock circuit 353. As with the RTCM 110, when the supply of power is cut off, the operation is performed using the backup power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 356.

  The operation day counter 359 operates based on the clock unit that measures “hour”, “minute”, “second” based on the clock pulse signal, and the elapsed time from the start of supply of power to the slot machine 1. Judgment unit that determines whether or not the date is a day, and whether or not to update the count value of “day”, and the day count that updates the count value of “day” based on the determination by the determination unit Part.

  The working day counter 359 starts measuring time when the slot machine 1 is introduced into the game arcade and the supply of power is started. The operating day counter 359 starts counting time from the time when power supply is started on each day, and the state where the power is supplied reaches a first predetermined time (for example, 8 hours). When the determination unit determines that the determination unit recognizes that it is an operating day, and then determines that the state where the supply of power is cut off has reached a second predetermined time (for example, 4 hours). When the determination is made, the day count unit adds and updates the count value of “day” for one day. For example, when supply of power to the slot machine 1 is started at 10:00 am, it is determined that it is an operating day at 6 pm. For example, supply of power to the slot machine 1 is performed at 11:00 pm When it is refused, the count value of “day” is added and updated for one day at 3 am the next day. Unlike the RTCM 110, the “day” count value is not carried even when the number of days corresponding to the month is reached, and the count is continued.

  After the slot machine 1 is introduced into the amusement hall, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the day when the count value of “day” indicates “1 day” is the operation start date of the slot machine 1, The count value of day is stored in the RAM 354 as the operation start date and time. The count value of “day” in the working day counter 359 is updated when the power supply is supplied for a first predetermined time or more and the power supply power is cut off for a second predetermined time thereafter. . Thereby, during the business hours of the game hall, the count value of “day” in the working day counter 359 does not indicate the working day of the slot machine 1. For this reason, in the state where the power supply is supplied, the sub-control unit 91 checks the “day” of the operation day counter 359 in order to confirm the operation day of the slot machine 1 after the operation start date. The count value “1 day” of the operation start date and time stored in the RAM 354 is added to the count value, and the data of the added value is used to determine the day of operation after the operation start date.

  FIG. 33 is a table showing various data tables provided in the form of a table, project notice, announcement, simultaneous demonstration display, and simultaneous performance in the slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 33, (a) an operation period-specific effect selection table, (b) a project execution information table, (c) a project notice information table, (d) a notification information table, and (e) a simultaneous operation information table. It is shown. Such various data tables are created by the sub-control unit 91 and stored in the RAM 354 of the effect control board 90.

  In the case of the third embodiment, since the working day counter 359 cannot specify the day of the week, the production selection set for each day of the week shown in FIG. The notification set for each day of the week shown in FIG. 6 (e) of the first embodiment is not performed, but the notification set in common every day is performed, and the day of the week shown in FIG. 6 (f) of the first embodiment. A special effect set in common is performed every day without a special effect set separately.

  In the production selection table for each operation period in (a), the operation period is not the date as shown in (a) of FIG. 6 but the start date and the end of the operation period are based on the number of operation days. I have identified. Accordingly, in the effect selection table for each operation period in FIG. 33A, the relationship between the operation period and the effect type is set as in the effect selection table for each operation period in FIG.

  In the project execution information table of (b), the execution date and time is specified not by the date and time as shown in (c) of FIG. 6, but by how many hours have elapsed on the working day of the day. Yes. As a result, in the project execution information table in FIG. 33 (b), similar to the project execution information table in FIG. 6 (c), the scheduled date and time (execution date and time) for executing the project and the information ( Project information) is shown for each project.

  In the project notice information table of (c), the notice date and time is specified not by the date and time as shown in (d) of FIG. 6, but by the number of hours on the working day of the day. Yes. Thus, in the project notice information table in FIG. 33 (c), the scheduled date and time for executing the project notice are shown in association with each project, as in the project notice information table in FIG. 6 (d). Yes.

  In the notification information table of (d), the date and time of notification is specified not by the time of the day of the week as shown in (e) of FIG. 6, but by how many hours have elapsed on the daily work day. Thereby, in the notification information table in FIG. 33D, the relationship between the type of information to be notified and the notification time is shown.

  In the simultaneous operation information table of (e), the execution date and time of the simultaneous operation is specified not by the time of each day of the week as shown in (f) of FIG. 6 but by how many hours have elapsed on the daily operating day. ing. Thereby, in the simultaneous operation information table in FIG. 33E, the time at which the special effect is performed is shown.

  In the case of the third embodiment, the following processing is performed in the specific information management processing as shown in FIG. In S313, information (hereinafter referred to as date / time information) of the current time value (day, hour, minute, second) counted by the work day counter 359 is acquired from the work day counter 359. In S314, the project execution information shown in FIG. 33B is acquired from the RAM 354 (S314). In S315, project notice information shown in FIG. 33C is acquired (S315). In S316, the notification information shown in (d) of FIG. 33 is acquired (S316). In S319, the simultaneous operation information shown in (e) of FIG. 33 is acquired (S319). In the operation start date and time setting process of S321, the following process is performed without performing the process as shown in FIG. First, when the operation start date and time setting process is executed for the first time, based on the date and time information acquired in S313, the time measured value at that time is set as the start of continuous operation time measurement, and the continuous operation time measurement start time provided in the RAM 354 is started. After storing in the storage area, when the date / time information acquired in S313 reaches a first predetermined time (for example, 8 hours), the stored continuous operation time measurement start time is stored in the operation start date / time storage area. Register (store) the operation start date and time. Then, in response to the registration of the operation start date and time, the above-described operation start date and time set flag is set, and the operation start date and time setting process ends.

  The determination as to whether or not the current date and time in S322 matches the project notice setting time, and the determination as to whether or not the current date and time in S326 match the project setting time, respectively. Thus, it is performed on the basis of how many hours on the day. In S331, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time in the date and time information acquired in S313 coincides with any notification setting time (elapsed time) in the notification information acquired in S316. If it is determined that they match, the processing of S332 to S334 is performed. In S341 and S345, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time in the date and time information acquired in S313 matches the start time (elapsed time) of any one of the simultaneous operations in the simultaneous operation information acquired in S319. . If it is determined that they match, the processes of S342 and S346 are performed. In S343 and S347, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time in the date and time information acquired in S313 matches the end time (elapsed time) of any one of the simultaneous operations in the simultaneous operation information acquired in S319. . If it is determined that they match, the processes of S344 and S348 are performed.

  With such a configuration, in the second embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is possible to execute a project, execute a project notice, execute a notification, and execute a simultaneous operation.

  In the third embodiment, the operation day counter 359 that operates using the clock signal supplied from the clock circuit 353 provided in the effect control board 90 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the working day counter 359 may be configured to use a clock signal for driving the CPU 91c in the sub-control unit 91.

  In the third embodiment, an example has been described in which the operation day counter 359 is provided as a counter for measuring the date and time that has elapsed since the operation start date and time, instead of the RTCM 110. Instead of the RTCM 110, as a counter used for counting the date and time that has elapsed since the operation start date and time, the “day”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second” are indicated by count values as in the operation day counter 359 Instead of the counter that can perform the operation, an operation period counter that merely indicates a count value that is updated at a constant cycle may be used. Such an operation period counter may be any counter as long as the operation time can be specified from the count value. In other words, even if the counter shows only the count value that is updated at a certain period, it is possible to specify the time elapsed from the count value based on the relationship between the count period and the count value. If the control microcomputer such as 91 performs processing for specifying the time elapsed from the count value, even such a simple counter can be used in place of the RTCM 110.

  The display of the notification information shown in (d) of FIG. 33 is notification information displayed only once a day. As described in the first embodiment, the condition that the next game is started, and When any one of the conditions that a predetermined period (for example, 20 minutes) has elapsed since the display of the notification information is started is ended first, and then a normal performance is performed. The display of the notification information does not end in such a manner, and continues during the business hours of the amusement hall for one day, for example, continuously reduced in the corners of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. You may do it. The notification information includes first information that ends when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of display (for example, information related to the store manager's push pad) and is displayed even after the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of display. Including the second information to be continued (for example, information relating to today's event), and the first information is controlled to end the display when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the display. Information may be controlled to continue display even after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of display. In this way, variations in the display mode of the notification information can be enriched. Further, the display mode can be differentiated by dividing the notification information into important information and other information.

  [Fourth Embodiment]

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, instead of the effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 3, for example, sound control and lamp control are provided as effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the liquid crystal display 51 (control of game effects). A first effect control microcomputer for effect control other than display control and a second effect control microcomputer for display control of the liquid crystal display 51 are provided on separate control boards for game control. The main control unit 41, which is a microcomputer, gives commands for effect control including display control, sound control, and lamp control to the first effect control microcomputer, and based on the command for effect control, the first control A display control unit 901 that is a second effect control microcomputer from the sub control unit 91 that is one effect control microcomputer And configured to provide a display control command, the display control, sound control, and to describe the configuration of performing an effect control including ramp control.

  FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the game control board 40 and other control boards according to the fourth embodiment. 34, the same reference numerals are assigned to portions common to FIG. 3, and a duplicate description is avoided.

  The configuration of FIG. 34 is different from the configuration of FIG. 3 in that an effect control board 90 ′ and a display control board 900 are provided instead of the effect control board 90 of FIG.

  The main control unit 41 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for specifying effect control (effect) including display control, sound control, and lamp control to the effect control board 90 '. In the fourth embodiment, the effect control command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 ′ is a command similar to the command described in the first embodiment. The effect control board 90 ′ is connected to electrical components such as a sub-control part 91 that receives an effect control command from the main control unit 41 via the effect relay board 80 and performs effect control including sound control and lamp control. ing.

  The sub-control unit 91 includes a ROM 74 that stores programs for sound control and lamp control, a RAM 91c that is used as a work memory, a CPU 91a that performs sound control and lamp control control operations according to the program, and an I / O. Port part 91d. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 (lamp control) based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control board 40, and the game sound generation control (sound control) using the speakers 53 and 54. ) Etc. are specified and effect control is performed. The sub-control unit 91 also performs control for transmitting a display control command for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to the display control board 900 based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control board 40.

  In addition, the above-described RTCM 110, clock circuit 353, RAM 354, setting switch 355, and backup power supply circuits 356 and 357 are mounted on the effect control board 90 ′. The RTCM 110, the RAM 354, and the setting operation unit 355 are connected to both the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901. The selection button 358 described above is connected to both the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901. With such a configuration, the project, project advance notice, notification, and simultaneous operation control as shown in FIGS. 15 to 30 are performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901.

  As a method of giving a display control command from the sub control unit 91 to the display control unit 901, a display control command is created and output according to the content of the display control instructed by the effect control command from the main control unit 41. Of the effect control commands from the main control unit 41, a command targeted for display control is output to the display control unit 901 as it is (output without processing). You may do it.

  On the display control board 900, electrical components such as a display control unit 901 that receives a display control command from the sub-control unit 91 and performs display control on the liquid crystal display 51 are mounted. The display control unit 901 includes a ROM 901b that stores a display control program, a RAM 901c used as a work memory, a CPU 901a that performs a display control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit 901d.

  In response to the display control command transmitted from the sub-control unit 91, the display control unit 901 displays various displays such as display effects on the liquid crystal display 51, projects, project advance notices, notifications, and simultaneous operations as described above. Control related to the production of

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment controls the sound output means and the light emission means in response to the effect display on the liquid crystal display 51 performed in this way. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control unit 91 may perform only control of the sound output means or only control of the light emitting means in response to the effect display on the liquid crystal display 51. .

  When the presentation control command received by the sub control unit 91 is not processed and is output to the display control unit 901 as a display control command, the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901 perform the following control. .

  The display control unit 901 performs the same control as the control of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in the first embodiment by executing the same processing as the processing shown in FIGS. The sub-control unit 91 performs processing for outputting the received effect control command to the display control unit 901, and performs the following processing related to sound control and lamp control.

  As processing related to sound control and lamp control, processing for grasping the progress of production control (except for a portion for directly controlling the liquid crystal display 51) of the processing shown in FIGS. A sound control process that executes sound control based on a predetermined effect control pattern and lamp control that performs lamp control based on a predetermined effect control pattern according to the progress of the effect control. Control processing is executed. As a result, an effect based on a sound that is consistent (synchronized) with an effect produced by display on the liquid crystal display 51 and an effect produced by a lamp are performed.

  When performing such control, the operation start date and time setting process shown in S321 of FIG. 23 is performed in order to avoid duplication of the process of registering the operation start date and time in the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901, for example. Only one of the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 90 performs such as only the display control unit 901. Further, for example, only the display control unit 901 performs the management information update process corresponding to the operation shown in S312 of FIG. 23 in order to prevent the update process from overlapping between the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901. Etc., only one of the sub-control unit 91 and the display control unit 901 is performed.

  Further, when the effect control command received by the sub control unit 91 is processed and output to the display control unit 901 as a display control command, the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901 perform the following control. It is.

  In the sub control unit 91, in order to execute the same control as the control of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in the first embodiment, the processing similar to the processing shown in FIGS. In accordance with the control command and various flags set by the specific information management process, a process for executing the presentation control is executed based on a predetermined control pattern. Then, in accordance with the control pattern, a display control command output process for creating a display control command necessary for performing the display control as described above and outputting it to the display control unit 901 is performed. And the sound control process which performs sound control according to a predetermined control pattern, and the lamp control process which performs lamp control according to a predetermined control pattern are performed. As a result, an effect based on a sound that is consistent (synchronized) with an effect produced by display on the liquid crystal display 51 and an effect produced by a lamp are performed.

  The display control unit 901 receives the display control command transmitted from the sub-control unit 91, and performs display control processing (display control corresponding to a predetermined control pattern) according to the display control command. 27) and the same process as the specific information management process shown in FIG. 23, thereby executing the same control as that of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in the first embodiment. Control is performed.

  When performing such control, the operation start date and time setting process shown in S321 of FIG. 23 is performed in order to avoid duplication of the process of registering the operation start date and time in the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901, for example. Only one of the sub-control unit 91 and the display control unit 901 performs such as only the display control unit 901. Further, for example, only the display control unit 901 performs the management information update process corresponding to the operation shown in S312 of FIG. 23 in order to prevent the update process from overlapping between the sub control unit 91 and the display control unit 901. Etc., only one of the sub-control unit 91 and the display control unit 901 is performed.

  As the effect control means, the first effect control microcomputer and the second effect control microcomputer are provided on different control boards, and the game control microcomputer displays on the first effect control microcomputer. A command for effect control including control, sound control, and lamp control is given, and a display control command is sent from the first effect control microcomputer to the second effect control microcomputer based on the effect control command. The control method when configured so as to provide the above is not limited to that shown in the fourth embodiment. In other words, any control method may be adopted as long as it is a control method capable of performing the same effect control as in the first embodiment with such a configuration.

  Further, when the first effect control microcomputer and the second effect control microcomputer are provided on different control boards as described above, a configuration in which the RAM 358 is not provided as in the second embodiment is adopted. Alternatively, as in the third embodiment, a configuration in which an operation day counter 359 is provided instead of the RTCM 110 may be employed.

  Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) As shown in FIG. 36, when a standard date / time command indicating the standard value of the timekeeping value in the RTCM 110 is input from the connector for the effect control command provided on the effect relay board 80 in the sub-control unit 91. In addition, as shown in S603 of FIG. 30, the time value measured by the RTCM 110 is set to the standard value based on the standard value of the date and time indicated by the standard date and time command. Thereby, in the production control board 90 provided with the sub-control unit 91, the time count value by the RTCM 110 is set to the standard value based on the standard date / time command being inputted from the connector which is an existing configuration to which the production control command is inputted. Therefore, a special terminal and a special port for setting a standard value regarding the configuration related to the production relay board 80, the production control board 90, and the sub-control unit 91 necessary for setting the time measured by the RTCM 110 to the standard value. Etc., the existing configuration can be used, and the versatility of the configuration can be ensured. And since it becomes possible to set the time measured by the RTCM 110 to the standard value in this way, the time measured by the RTCM 110 can be made more accurate. When a predetermined effect is simultaneously executed in a plurality of slot machines 1, it is possible to accurately match the effects performed in the respective slot machines 1.

  (2) The special effect lottery is executed on the condition that it is determined that it is the special effect permission period based on the time value by the RTCM 110, and the special effect is executed when winning, and the time value by the RTCM 110 is When it is determined that it is not the special effect permission period, the special effect is not executed. In other words, if it is determined that the special effect permission period is determined, execution of the special effect is determined at a rate corresponding to the winning probability of the special effect lottery. If it is determined that the special effect permission period is not determined, the special effect is determined. As shown in FIG. 6 (f), it is determined that the special production permission period and the special production non-permission period are determined based on the time measured by the RTCM 110. Since whether or not to execute the special performance is determined at different rates depending on the time, the player can be provided with different interests regarding the special performance based on the time measured by the RTCM 110. Can keep from getting bored with the game. In this embodiment, when it is determined that it is the special effect permission period, execution of the special effect is determined at a rate corresponding to the winning probability of the special effect lottery, and it is determined that it is not the special effect permission period. In the above example, the execution of the special effect is not determined. However, when it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed from the operation start date of the slot machine 1, the predetermined period has elapsed from the operation start date of the slot machine 1. If it is determined that the special effect is not executed, the execution of the special effect may be determined with a higher probability than the probability that the special effect is executed. Even in this case, a predetermined period of time elapses based on the time measured by the RTCM 110. Since whether or not to execute the special performance is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the game is performed, the player can have different interests for the special performance based on the time measured by the RTCM 110. Can be provided, the player can be made to get tired in a game.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 6A, after it is determined that the time measured by the RTCM 110 is the set date and time of the registered project 2 and project 3, a selection button 358 is selected from among a plurality of production types. Is selected in response to an instruction by the player to select an effect type, so that an effect according to the player's preference can be provided, and the player's interest can be improved. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the types of effects that can be selected increase according to the length of the period from the operation start date. It can be provided to the player, and the player can be prevented from getting bored with the game.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 6A, a third operation period including a mountain production type A2 and a sea production type B2, and a fourth operation period including a subsequent mountain production type A3 and a sea production type B3, , The mountain production type A2 and the mountain production type A3 are related to the production style by the relevance of the story of the mountain production, and the sea production type B2 and the sea production type B3 are produced by the relevance of the story of the sea production. The production type is set so that the aspect is related. Thereby, since the related production mode is selected in the third operation period and the subsequent fourth operation period, it is possible to make the production interesting by the relevance of the production mode according to the passage of time. It can improve the interest of the player.

  (5) When it is determined in S338 in FIG. 23 that the second chance effect table selection period is selected in the special role winning, the second chance effect table in the special role winning in which the special chance selection rate is high is selected in S340 in FIG. If it is determined in S338 of FIG. 23 that the special chance winning first chance effect table selection period is selected, the special chance winning first chance effect table having a low special chance selection rate is selected in S339 of FIG. Thereby, when performing the chance effect, the special chance effect is selected at a different ratio between when it is determined that it is within the predetermined period based on the time value of the RTCM 110 and when it is determined that it is outside the predetermined period. Therefore, with respect to the chance effect, different interests can be provided to the player based on the time value of the RTCM 110, and the player can be prevented from getting bored with the game.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 36, a standard date / time data output device 300 for outputting a standard date / time command can be connected to a command input connector provided on the effect relay board 80, and output from the standard date / time data output device 300. When the received standard date / time command is input to the sub-control unit 91 via the connector, as shown in S601 to S603 in FIG. 30, the time value of the RTCM 110 is based on the standard value of the date / time indicated by the standard date / time command. Is set to the standard value. This eliminates the need to add a new configuration regarding the configuration related to the production relay board 80, the production control board 90, and the sub-control unit 91, which are necessary for setting the time measurement value of the RTCM 110 to the standard value. Further, at the manufacturing stage of the slot machine 1, the time value by the RTCM 110 can be set to the standard value using the standard date and time data output device 300, so the work on the game side when the slot machine 1 is installed in the game room The burden can be reduced.

  (7) As shown in S362 to S367 in FIG. 24, the determination as to whether or not the slot machine 1 has started operation is made based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. Since it is not necessary to set the operation start date and time of the slot machine 1 as the initial setting work of the RTCM 110, the initial setting work of the RTCM 110 can be completed in the manufacturing process of the slot machine 1. In other words, conventionally, after the slot machine 1 was actually introduced into the amusement hall, it was necessary for a person to determine whether or not the gaming machine started to operate and to set the operation start date and time. In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, since the slot machine 1 itself automatically determines whether or not the slot machine 1 has started operation, the processing related to the determination of the operation start date and time is normally performed in the manufacturing process of the slot machine 1. This is because it is the same as completing the initial setting work of the RTCM 110 when it is confirmed that it is performed.

  (8) When it is determined in S322 in FIG. 23 that the time value of the RTCM 110 matches the registered project notice setting date and time, the project notice is executed in S417 in FIG. A notice effect is provided to notify that it is possible to specify that the display mode will be changed to the specific date and time before the specific date and time for executing. By performing such a notice effect, the player can know the change date and time of the display mode in advance, so that the player can easily see the change of the display mode. , The interest of the player can be improved.

  (9) Based on the fact that the current date and time specified by the time measurement of the RTCM 110 matches the set date and time of the project registered at the specific date and time by S326 in FIG. 23, the project in S414 in FIG. Is executed, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed. Then, when it is determined in S322 of FIG. 23 that the current date and time specified by the timing of the RTCM 110 matches the registered project notice setting date and time, the project notice is executed in S417 of FIG. Thus, a notice effect is provided to notify that it is possible to specify that the display mode is changed to the specific date and time before the specific date and time when the project is executed. By performing such a notice effect, the player can know the change date and time of the display mode in advance, so that the player can easily see the change of the display mode. , The interest of the player can be improved.

  (10) By S361 to S373 in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the slot machine 1 has started operation, and the operation start date and time that is determined to have started operation is stored in the RAM 354. Then, project related information such as the project execution date and time is set in S369 based on the operation start date and time registered in S368 of FIG. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the current date and time specified by the time count of the RTCM 110 has become a specific date and time with reference to the registered operation start date and time, and the display mode is changed based on the determination result. As described above, since the display mode is changed based on whether or not the specific date and time for executing the project is determined based on the operation start date and time determined and stored for each slot machine 1, For example, the period from the operation start date and time to the display mode change date and time for each of the slot machines having different operation start dates and times, such as when the date and time when the slot machine 1 is introduced into the game hall is different among a plurality of slot machines of the same model Can be the same.

  (11) As shown in S362 to S366 of FIG. 24, the determination as to whether or not the slot machine 1 has started operation is made based on the effect control command such as the BET command. Since it is not necessary for the person to perform the setting work of the operation start date of the slot machine 1 in the game hall, the initial setting work of the RTCM 110 can be completed in the manufacturing process of the slot machine 1 in the factory. Thereby, the amount of work required after introduction of the slot machine 1 into the game arcade can be reduced.

  (12) As shown in (a) and (c) of FIG. 6, when it is determined that the current date and time specified by the time measurement of the RTCM 110 is not the set date and time of the registered project 3, After a production type is selected from a part of a plurality of production types such as types A to C and it is determined that the current date and time has become the set date and time of project 3, a plurality of production types such as production types A to C are used. Since the effect types are selected from all the effect types, the effects of the gaming machine of the slot machine 1 can be varied.

  (13) As shown in S462 of FIG. 29, the simultaneous demo display flag is set in S341 of FIG. 23, that is, the RTCM 110 timing result is a predetermined condition set as a condition for executing the simultaneous demo display. It is determined that the demo display condition that the simultaneous demo display start time of FIG. 6 (g) is reached is satisfied, and the simultaneous demo display is executed. In this way, by providing a simultaneous demonstration display that is executed when it is determined that the timing result of the RTCM 110 satisfies a predetermined condition, the RTCM 110 is based on confirming the timing at which the simultaneous demonstration display is executed. It can be easily determined outside the slot machine 1 whether or not there is a deviation in the time counting.

  As a result, it is possible to take measures to cope with the RTCM 110 timing error, such as setting the timing value to a standard value based on the determination result of whether or not the RTCM 110 timing error has occurred. Specifically, whether the time value of RTCM 110 is set (adjusted) using standard date / time data output device 300 or the time value of RTCM 110 is set (adjusted) using setting operation unit 355. Either process can be taken.

  As a result, for example, when such a simultaneous demonstration display is executed all at once in the slot machines 1 arranged in a row like a game hall, is there a deviation in the start timing of the simultaneous demonstration display of these slot machines 1? Based on the confirmation of whether or not, it is possible to determine whether or not the date and time specified by the time measurement of the RTCM 110 is distorted. For example, a plurality of slot machines 1 in a game arcade can perform predetermined effects all at once. At the time of execution (for example, the above-described simultaneous production performed and executed as shown in FIG. 6G), it is possible to accurately match the production performed in each gaming machine.

  Further, since the demonstration display is generally performed in the slot machine 1, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an error in the date and time specified by the time measurement of the RTCM 110 without providing a special configuration. . Further, by adopting a configuration in which the time value of the RTCM 110 is adjusted based on a standard date / time command output from a standard date / time data output device 300 provided separately from the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 measures time such as a radio clock. Since there is no need to provide a device for adjusting the value, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 can be prevented from increasing.

  (14) Since the simultaneous demonstration display by S464 and S465 in FIG. 29 is displayed in a reduced size on the condition that a game is being performed (being in game) as shown in S463 in FIG. It is possible to prevent the player from having distrust because the game is interrupted by suddenly starting the simultaneous demonstration display during the game. It should be noted that although the simultaneous demonstration display is displayed in a reduced scale, it may be prohibited. Here, the fact that a game is being performed as a condition for prohibition or reduction marking corresponds to reception of a command that can specify that the game is in progress (for example, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, etc.). A certain time may be set as a condition.

  Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) The configuration of the device for effect control is not limited to that described above, and the following configuration may be employed. A microcomputer that performs display control, a microcomputer that performs sound control, and a microcomputer that performs lamp control are provided, and a main control unit 41, which is a game control microcomputer, provides a display control command to each of these microcomputers. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a sound control command and a lamp control command are given, and each microcomputer individually executes each control in accordance with the command.

  (2) An effect control board provided with a sub-control unit 91 which is a display control microcomputer for performing display control of the liquid crystal display unit 51, and a sound provided with a sound microcomputer and a lamp microcomputer, for example. The display control microcomputer receives a presentation control command from the main control unit 41 provided on the game control board 40, and the display control microcomputer performs display control based on the received command. The sound / lamp control command is transmitted to the sound / lamp control microcomputer, and the sound / lamp control microcomputer receives the sound / lamp control command. Sound control and lamp control may be performed.

  In this case, the sound / lamp control microcomputer includes a sound control microcomputer (provided on the sound control board) for performing sound control and a lamp control microcomputer (provided on the lamp control board) for performing lamp control. A sound control command for instructing sound control may be transmitted to the sound control microcomputer, and a lamp control command for instructing lamp control may be transmitted to the sound control microcomputer.

  (3) As an effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the liquid crystal display 51 (control of the effect of the game) instead of the effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. And a first effect control microcomputer (sub control unit 91) for effect control other than display control such as lamp control, and a second effect control microcomputer (display control) for display control of the liquid crystal display 51. Unit 901) on a separate control board, and the game control microcomputer (main control unit 41) provides display control, sound control, and lamp control to the first effect control microcomputer. A command is given, and from the first effect control microcomputer to the second effect control microcomputer based on the effect control command. And configured to provide a 示制 control command, the display control, sound control, and may adopt a configuration in which an effect control including ramp control.

  In such a configuration, the above-described RTCM 110, clock circuit 353, RAM 354, setting switch 355, and backup power supply circuits 356 and 357 are provided on the control board on which the first effect control microcomputer is provided, and the RTCM 110 and RAM 354 are provided. The setting switch 355 is connected to both the sub-control unit 91 and the display control unit 901. The selection button 358 is connected to both the sub-control unit 91 and the display control unit 901. With such a configuration, the control relating to each of the project, the project notice, the notice, the special effect, the special chance selection rate switching, and the simultaneous operation shown in the above-described embodiment is performed by the first effect control microcomputer. It may be performed by both the second effect control microcomputer.

  When the first effect control microcomputer and the second effect control microcomputer are provided on separate control boards as described above, a configuration in which the RAM 354 is not provided may be employed. A configuration in which an operation day counter is provided instead of the RTCM 110 as described above may be adopted. The working day counter, for example, is a circuit that counts time to indicate “day”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second” that have elapsed from the working start date and time in synchronization with the clock pulse signal supplied from the clock circuit 353. As with the RTCM 110, this is a time measuring unit that operates with the backup power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 356 when the supply of the power supply is cut off.

  The working day counter is based on the clock pulse signal, and measures the working day based on the time counting unit that measures “hour”, “minute”, and “second” and the elapsed time from the start of supply of power to the slot machine 1. And a determination unit for determining whether or not to update the "day" count value, and a day counting unit for updating the "day" count value based on the determination by the determination unit Including. The working day counter starts counting time when the slot machine 1 is introduced into the amusement hall and the supply of power is started. The operating day counter indicates that the time counting unit starts measuring time from the start of supply of power supply power on each day, and the state where power supply power is supplied reaches a first predetermined time (for example, 8 hours). When the determination unit determines, the determination unit recognizes that it is an operating day, and then the determination unit determines that the state where the supply of power is cut off has reached a second predetermined time (for example, 4 hours). When this happens, the day count unit adds and updates the count value of “day” for one day. For example, when supply of power to the slot machine 1 is started at 10:00 am, it is determined that it is an operating day at 6 pm. For example, supply of power to the slot machine 1 is performed at 11:00 pm When it is refused, the count value of “day” is added and updated for one day at 3 am the next day. Unlike the RTCM 110, the “day” count value is not carried even when the number of days corresponding to the month is reached, and the count is continued.

  After the slot machine 1 is introduced into the amusement hall, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the day when the count value of “day” indicates “1 day” is the operation start date of the slot machine 1, The count value of day is stored in the RAM 354 as the operation start date and time. The count value of “day” in the working day counter is updated when the power supply is supplied for a first predetermined time or more and the power supply power is cut off for a second predetermined time thereafter. Thereby, during the business hours of the amusement hall, the count value of “day” in the working day counter does not indicate the working day of the slot machine 1. For this reason, in the state where the power supply is supplied, the sub-control unit 91 checks the “day” of the operation day counter 359 in order to confirm the operation day of the slot machine 1 after the operation start date. The count value “1 day” of the operation start date and time stored in the RAM 354 is added to the count value, and the data of the added value is used to determine the day of operation after the operation start date. Such an operating day counter may be used instead of the RTCM 110 in the configuration as in the above-described embodiment.

  In addition, the RTCM 110 includes a control board (production control board 90 ′ in FIG. 34) provided with a first production control microcomputer and a control board (display control board in FIG. 34) provided with a second production control microcomputer. 900). However, the RTCM 110 in that case needs to be backed up by a backup power supply circuit as in the above-described embodiment.

  (4) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the slot machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (5) In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the example in which the RTCM 110 is mounted on the effect control board 90 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RTCM 110 may be mounted on the game control board 40. However, the power supply needs to be backed up by the backup power supply circuit.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the RAM 354 is not backed up by the presentation control board 90, but the RAM 91c is configured so that the stored data is backed up by a predetermined backup power supply circuit. Data reading and writing that have been performed on the RAM 354 in the form may be performed on the RAM 91c. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute each of a project, project notice, notification, special performance, special chance selection rate switching, and simultaneous operation. Further, when such a configuration is adopted, the number of parts can be reduced by using the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 instead of the RAM 354 as compared with the case of the above-described embodiment.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect type related to the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed by executing the project has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the effect type by the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 may be changed by executing the project, or only the effect type by various lamps may be changed. Also good. Further, only the effect type related to the display on the liquid crystal display 51 may be changed by executing the project. Further, the effect type related to the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect type based on the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 may be changed by executing the project. Further, the effect type related to the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect type by various lamps may be changed by executing the project. Moreover, the effect type by the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect type by various lamps may be changed by executing the project. Further, by executing the project, all of the effect types related to the display on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect types based on the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect types based on various lamps may be changed. .

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the project notice, an example has been described in which the date and time when the project is executed is directly shown as “4 days left” as shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a project notice, the date and time when the project is executed may be indirectly indicated by encryption or the like, such as “day concerning water” (message indicating Wednesday indirectly).

  (9) In S367 of FIG. 24, the operation start date and time is registered in the RAM 354. The operation start date and time registered in this way may be configured such that it can be manually corrected by inputting numerical information based on operating the setting operation unit 355, for example.

  (10) The slot machine 1 is provided with an operation start date / time data output unit as means for outputting the operation start date / time data stored in the RAM 354 or the like to the outside of the slot machine 1 and the operation start date / time in the other slot machines 1 An operation start date / time data input unit for inputting the operation start date / time data output from the data output unit to the RAM 354 or the like is provided, and the operation start date / time data input from the operation start date / time data input unit is stored in the RAM 354 or the like. The data of the operation start date and time that has been performed may be rewritten. By doing so, it is possible to easily unify the dates and times for executing the project and the project notice in the plurality of slot machines 1 having different operation start dates.

  (11) The time for executing the project shown in the above-described embodiment is set to a time when the operating rate tends to decrease based on the statistics of the past operating rates related to the slot machine 1. In this way, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the operation rate by executing the project.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which the effect type after the change when the project was executed was predetermined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the changed effect type when the project is executed may be determined at random from among a plurality of effect types. In this way, it is possible to enrich the production variation by executing the project.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of changing the effect type when executing a project, a basic screen which is a basic image such as a symbol and background displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as described above. In addition, it has been described that all the effects such as the effect image that is an image displayed when the effect such as the chance effect as described above is performed are changed. However, not limited to this, as an example of changing the production type when executing a project, changing the production image without changing the basic screen, or changing the basic screen without changing the production image As described above, a part of the production may be changed. In addition, the selection of whether to change all of the effects or to change a part of the effects may be selected and determined at random each time the project is executed.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, in the operation start date and time setting process, when the continuous operation time reaches a predetermined time and the number of times of receiving a BET command during the predetermined time is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times, An example is shown in which the measurement start date and time of continuous operation time is registered as the operation start date and time. However, not limited to this, when the number of times the internal winning command is received exceeds a predetermined number, the measurement start date / time of continuous operation time is registered as the operation start date / time. Alternatively, when the continuous operation time reaches a predetermined time (for example, when it becomes clear that the operation has started, such as 2 hours, 8 hours, etc.), a BET command or an internal winning command during that predetermined time is received. Regardless of the number of times reaching the predetermined number, the measurement start date / time of the continuous operation time may be registered as the operation start date / time.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RTCM 110 is provided as the time measuring means for performing the time measurement capable of specifying the date and time has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other timing means such as a counter that counts the elapsed time and date from the working day may be used. In other words, in the slot machine 1, any timekeeping means may be used as long as the timekeeping means performs timekeeping that makes it possible to specify the date and time.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, when the time value of the RTCM 110 is set to the standard value using the standard date / time data output device 300 as shown in FIG. 36, the game control is performed from the connector provided on the effect relay board 80. By removing the connectors of the signal lines L1 to L9 from the board 40 and attaching the connectors of the signal lines L11 to L19 from the standard date and time data output device 300, the standard date and time is output from the standard date and time data output device 300 to the sub-control unit 91. An example of sending a command is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a parallel-type relay connector capable of mounting the connectors of the signal lines L11 to L19 from the standard date / time data output device 300 is provided in the middle of the path of the signal lines L1 to L9. When the connectors of the signal lines L11 to L19 from the standard date and time data output device 300 are attached to the relay connector, the standard date and time commands from the standard date and time data output device 300 are relayed from the signal lines L11 to L19. You may comprise so that it may transmit to the sub-control part 91 via signal line L1-L9 via a connector. In that case, when the standard date / time command is transmitted from the standard date / time data output device 300, the production control command is not transmitted from the main control unit 41. If comprised in this way, a standard date command can be transmitted to the sub-control part 91, without removing the signal lines L1-L9 from the game control board 40. FIG.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, based on the command (BET command) transmitted from the sub control unit 91 (game control means) to the sub control unit 91 (effect control means), has the game machine started operation? (S362 to S367 in FIG. 24) An operation start determining means is provided (S361 to S373 in FIG. 24). As described above, the command used to determine whether or not the slot machine 1 has started operation may be any command as long as the command can specify that the slot machine 1 is in an operating state. For example, other commands such as an internal winning command and an effect control command other than a BET command such as a reel rotation start command may be used (for example, a slot when an internal winning command is received a predetermined number of times in a day. It may be determined that the machine 1 has started operation, and it may be determined that the slot machine 1 has started operation when a predetermined number of reel rotation start commands are received in one day. When 91 receives the command once, it may be determined that the slot machine 1 has started operation).

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the example is shown in which the simultaneous demonstration display is suddenly started at the time when the simultaneous demonstration display is started, even when the normal demonstration display is being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the normal demonstration display is executed when a predetermined time (for example, one minute before) the time when the simultaneous demonstration display starts. When the normal demo display is being executed, control for prohibiting the execution of the normal demo display may be performed at a timing before the predetermined time. Further, even when the normal demonstration display is not executed, the control for prohibiting the execution of the normal demonstration display may be performed at the timing before the predetermined time.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, an example is shown in which the RTCM management process (Ss9) for managing the count value in the RTCM 110 is executed at the timing of the timer interrupt. However, the RTCM management process is not limited to this, and the interrupt process is performed when the standard date / time INT signal transmitted along with the standard date / time command is received from the standard date / time data output device 300. In the interrupt process, You may make it perform. In this way, it is possible to shorten the time from when the standard date / time command is transmitted until the time value of the RTCM 110 is set to the standard value data based on the standard date / time command. The deviation of the time measured value of the RTCM 110 can be further reduced.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which execution of simultaneous demonstration display is prohibited (reduced display) on the condition that a game is being performed. As a condition for prohibiting the execution of the simultaneous demonstration display, for example, when an effect based on the control pattern selected during the game is being executed, it is determined that the game is being performed and the simultaneous demonstration display is performed. May be prohibited. In addition, when an effect control command transmitted in response to a player's operation or execution of an effect during a game is received, it is determined that a game is being performed, and execution of simultaneous demo display is prohibited (reduced display) ).

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RTCM 110 is provided as the time measuring means has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of using the RTCM 110 and the related configuration, a time counter as a time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time since the power is turned on in a part of the storage area of the RAM 354 may be used. The value of such a time counter is set so as to be able to count hours, minutes, and seconds. For example, the sub-control unit 91 updates the count value of seconds at a predetermined cycle corresponding to 1 second. , Minutes and seconds are updated using the same update method as the clock. Thereby, based on such a count value, the sub-control unit 91 can check how many hours, minutes, and seconds have elapsed since the power was turned on every business day. In this way, in every business day, the timing for changing the effect mode on the liquid crystal display 51 is set when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on, and the timing value of the time counter is set. Then, it becomes possible to perform the same control as when the RTCM 110 is provided, such as changing the effect mode in the liquid crystal display 51.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the normal demonstration display and the simultaneous demonstration display are executed as the demonstration display in the slot machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the simultaneous demonstration display may be executed as the demonstration display. By doing so, it is not necessary to transmit the standby command as described above from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 in order to execute the demonstration display, so that the processing load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced. . Furthermore, since the number (number of types) of effect control commands can be reduced, the data capacity (data capacity of the ROM 91b) in the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the big bonus and the regular bonus are exemplified as the specific gaming state advantageous to the player. However, as the specific gaming state, RT and all stop operations are performed until the reel stops. Although the range is limited, a challenge bonus (CB) that allows the winning of a small role may be applied, and can be applied at least if it is in an advantageous state for the player.

  (24) In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bets is set using game balls. Or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credits.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 35, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, the ball capturing device 30 ′ and the 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.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the 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. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RCTM. It is a figure which shows a winning combination table. It is a figure which shows the content of the chance production | presentation table used in order to select a chance production | presentation in a sub-control part in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows the various data table provided in order to perform a project, project notice, notification, special production, special chance selection rate switching, and simultaneous operation in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the kind of production standard used with a liquid crystal display with a table form. It is a figure which shows the representative example of an effect control command and a standard date command in a table format. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when a project and project notice are performed with a liquid crystal display. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when a project and project notice are performed with a liquid crystal display. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when notification is performed with a liquid crystal display. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when notification is performed with a liquid crystal display. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of an effect display when a special effect is performed with a liquid crystal display. It is a flowchart which shows the process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation pattern selection process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production pattern selection process at the time of normal production which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production pattern selection process at the time of special production which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart of the control pattern setting process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart of the control pattern setting process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the specific information management process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the operation start date setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the simultaneous production process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the BET command reception waiting process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production type selection process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration display process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows RTCM management processing. It is a timing chart which shows an example (1st modification) of the modification of simultaneous demonstration display. It is a timing chart which shows an example (1st modification) of the modification of simultaneous demonstration display. It is a figure which shows the various data tables provided in order to perform project advance notice, notification, and simultaneous operation | movement in the slot machine by 3rd Embodiment by a table format. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the game control board by 4th Embodiment, and another control board. It is a block diagram which shows the modification of a structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of an effect control command transmission path between a game control board and an effect control board, and a standard date / time command transmission path from the standard date / time data output device to the effect control board.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 40 Game control board 41 Main control part 51 Liquid crystal display 90 Production control board 91 Sub-control part 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM
110 RTCM
358 selection button 355 setting operation section

Claims (7)

By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived and displayed on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. A slot machine in which one game is finished and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
A production device for producing a game;
A time measuring means for measuring time and date that can be specified;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting an effect control command for controlling the effect device;
Effect control means for controlling the effect device in a predetermined effect mode based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control means;
With
The production control means includes
A date and time determination means for determining whether or not the date and time specified by the timing of the timing means has become a predetermined date and time;
An effect mode changing means for changing the effect mode in the effect device based on the date and time determination means determining that the predetermined date and time has been reached,
Command input means for inputting the effect control command;
Including
The command input means includes an input connector to which an effect control command signal line connector for transmitting the effect control command can be connected, and the effect control command signal line connector is connected to the input connector. For the date and time standard value command that inputs the effect control command, removes the connector of the signal line for the effect control command from the input connector, and transmits a date and time standard value command indicating the standard value of the date and time used by the time measuring means By replacing the signal line connector with the input connector and connecting it, the date and time standard value command can be input,
When the date standard value command is input from the command input unit, the effect control unit sets the time measured by the time measuring unit to a standard value based on the standard value of the date indicated by the date standard value command. Date and time setting means,
A notification means for performing a predetermined notification based on completion of the setting of the date and time by receiving the date and time standard value command;
Further including
A slot machine characterized by that. The production control means includes
Notification content setting means for setting a notification content to be notified to the player;
Notification effect storage means for storing notification effect information capable of specifying the notification effect for informing the notification content set by the notification content setting means;
When a predetermined announcement effect execution condition for executing the announcement effect has been established, a notification effect execution means for executing said notification presentation based on the announcement effect information the notification presentation storage means for storing,
Based on the time the clock means is clocking, the notification effect erasing means for erasing the announcement effect information the notification presentation storage means for storing,
Further including
The slot machine according to claim 1. The game control means includes specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when a specific condition is established in the game,
The production control means includes
A predetermined period determining means for determining whether or not the date and time specified by the time measuring means is within a predetermined period from a predetermined date and time;
Specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined specific effect when being controlled to the specific gaming state;
Including
The specific effect determining means includes the specific gaming state when the predetermined period determining means determines that it is within the predetermined period and when the predetermined period determining means determines that the predetermined period is outside the predetermined period. To determine whether to execute the specific effect at a different rate when being controlled to,
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned. The effect control unit further includes an effect mode selection unit that has a plurality of effect modes with respect to a single situation, and selects any one of the effect modes from the plurality of effect modes. ,
A selection receiving means for receiving an instruction to select the effect mode by the player;
The production mode selection unit selects one of the production modes from the plurality of production modes according to an instruction received by the selection reception unit, and is specified by counting the time counting unit from a predetermined date and time. Depending on the length of the period up to the date and time to be performed, selectable presentation modes are increased,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The effect control means further includes related effect execution means for executing related effects in a period divided into a plurality of times based on an elapsed time from a predetermined date and time with respect to a game effect by the effect device,
The related effect execution means is a first period including at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and a period after the first period, and includes at least a third effect mode and a fourth effect mode. In the second period including the production mode, the first production mode and the third production mode are related, and the second production mode and the fourth production mode are executed. To
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The game control means includes
Special gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a special winning occurs;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a prize including the special prize before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed;
The production control means includes
Means for determining whether or not to execute a possibility effect indicating the possibility that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted by the pre-determining means, wherein the special prize is determined by the pre-deciding means. A possibility effect determination means for determining the execution of the possibility effect at a higher rate than when it is determined not to allow the occurrence of the special prize when it is determined to allow the occurrence of
A means for selecting a type of possibility effect from a plurality of types of possibility effects including a special possibility effect when execution of the possibility effect is determined by the possibility effect determination means; When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed, the special possibility effect is selected at a higher rate than when the occurrence of the special prize is not decided. A possibility directing selection means,
Possibility effect executing means for executing the possibility effect of the type selected by the possibility effect selecting means;
Specific period determining means for determining whether or not the date and time specified by the time measuring means is within a specific period from a predetermined date and time;
Further including
The possibility production selecting means is determined when the specific period determining means determines that it is within the specific period and when the specific period determining means determines that the specific period is outside the specific period. Select different possibilities for performance,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The production control means includes
Operation start determination means for determining whether or not the slot machine has started operation;
Storage means for storing an operation start date and time determined to have started operation by the operation start determination means;
Further including
The operation start determination means starts operation of the slot machine based on a bet number setting command indicating that a bet number has been set among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. Whether or not
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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