JP6208421B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines where a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The rotation of the reel is started by operating the start switch in a state where the set number of bets is set and the specified number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided for each reel. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is arranged on the winning line. .

  In this type of gaming machine, a gaming machine is known that determines the value of a privilege to be given to a player by transmitting control information from a gaming control board that is a gaming control means to a presentation control board that is a presentation control means. . For example, Patent Document 1 describes that the game is interesting by determining the number of games of assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a privilege, based on the number of consecutive replay wins. ing.

JP2003-033475 (paragraphs 0026 to 0028)

However, in the gaming machine as described above, the effect control board cannot receive the control information by short-circuiting the power supply voltage to the transmission path of the control information between the game control board and the effect control board, for example, the specific winning combination When the number of AT games is determined according to the number of consecutive winnings of the game, the number of AT games is increased by misrecognizing the number of consecutive winnings on the effect control board, or when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the notification, the AT's When it is possible to increase the number of games and the number of notifications is fixed, the effect control board is configured such that the number of notifications is left by not letting the effect control board recognize the end of the notified game. Oso impossible to perform the advantageous control in accordance with the progress of the game, cheating to perform different and advantageous control control is performed There is.

Therefore, the present invention makes it impossible for the effect control means to receive control information from the game control means, and prevents an illegal act that causes a control different from the advantageous control according to the progress of the game. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game control board on which a game control means for controlling the progress of the game is mounted;
An effect control board on which effect control means for receiving control information based on the progress of the game transmitted by one-way communication from the game control means and controlling the effect based on the received control information is mounted,
The control information is transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means via a control information transmission line connected to the game control board and the effect control board,
The production control means includes
Receiving means for receiving the control information transmitted from the game control means via the control information transmission line ;
Advantageous control execution means for executing control advantageous to a player based on the control information received by the reception means,
The gaming machine is
A power supply voltage generation circuit that is mounted on a board different from the production control board and generates a specific power supply voltage;
A specific power supply line for supplying the specific power supply voltage from the power supply voltage generation circuit;
A first power supply line branched from the specific power supply line;
A second power supply line branched from the specific power supply line,
The first power line and the second power line are branched on the effect control board,
By supplying the specific power supply voltage using the specific power supply line and the first power supply line, the control in the control information transmission line as the power supply voltage used by the receiving means to receive the control information. Supply power supply voltage used for information communication ,
The power supply voltage used for driving the effect control means is supplied by supplying the specific power supply voltage using the specific power supply line and the second power supply line.
According to such a configuration, when the specific power supply line is short-circuited, the drive of the effect control means stops, so that the effect control means cannot receive control information from the game control means, and the progress of the game It is possible to prevent an illegal act of performing a control different from the advantageous control according to the situation.
In the means 1, the “predetermined number of bets” means at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or a maximum bet number. You may make it become. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to the gaming state.
In addition, the “advantageous control” includes both a control that favors the player directly with respect to the game value and a control that does not favor the player directly with respect to the provision of the game value. Controls that make it advantageous for a player to give a game value directly include, for example, AT grants, more advantageous AT grants such as increasing the AT continuation rate and adding AT stock, Granting, allowing the transition to advantageous RT, and the like. Controls that are not directly advantageous to the player regarding the provision of game value include, for example, execution of a setting suggestion effect, increase in the type of effect, transition to a state in which a premium effect is likely to appear, Examples include the display of a two-dimensional code for adding wallpaper and music for a terminal, and the addition of wallpaper and music for a mobile terminal.

(Means 2) In the means 1, notification means for performing predetermined notification when the production control means does not normally receive the control information (for example, Sn13a in FIG. 22, Sn20a in FIG. 23, Sp14a in FIG. 24, FIG. 25). The portion for executing the processing of Sp29a is provided.
According to such a configuration, since it is notified that the control information has not been normally received, it becomes possible to recognize from outside that there is a possibility that an illegal act has been performed. Can be prevented.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the effect control means makes a suggestion advantageous to the player by executing the effect, and a notification restricting means for restricting the suggestion when the notification by the notification means is performed (for example, FIG. 32). In the case where it is determined as “Y” in Sm2 of FIG.
According to such a configuration, if there is a possibility that an illegal act has been performed, the production is restricted, and thus an illegal act can be prevented.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the power supply voltage used for driving the game control means is supplied using a specific power supply line and a third power supply line branched from the specific power supply line. (For example, the supply line for supplying VDD-B to the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 43), the second power supply line and the third power supply line are the same power supply voltage generation circuit (for example, voltage generation shown in FIG. 43). A power supply voltage is supplied using a circuit 306).
According to such a configuration, when a specific power supply line is short-circuited, the drive of the game control means is stopped in addition to the effect control means, so that the effect control means cannot receive control information from the game control means. In this way, it is possible to more reliably prevent an illegal act that causes a control different from the advantageous control according to the progress of the game .

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the game control means transmits a plurality of types of control information including transmission order data indicating the transmission order according to a predetermined order (for example, Se2 in FIG. 10). ~ 5, part performing processing of Se7 to 9), the effect control means determines whether or not the control information is transmitted according to the order based on the transmission order data included in the control information transmitted by the game control means. Therefore, if the transmission order determining means (for example, the part that executes the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 24) that determines whether or not the control information has been normally received and the transmission order determining means have not received the control information normally. Including a privilege granting restriction unit (for example, a part that executes the processing of Sp12 to Sp13 in FIG. 24) that restricts the granting of the privilege when it is determined.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to controlly determine that the control information is not normally transmitted, and it is possible to more reliably prevent an illegal act of obtaining a privilege by not receiving the control information.
(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the game control means is a display result transmitting means for transmitting control information including display result data indicating a display result (for example, at Se8 in FIG. 10B). The generated and stored winning number command is transmitted at Sk16 in FIG. 12), and the effect control means is based on the display result data included in the control information transmitted by the game control means, and the display result history information. And a specific condition determining means for determining whether or not a specific condition is satisfied based on the history information stored in the history storage means (for example, a part for executing the processing of Sg2 in FIG. 26). The part that executes the process of Sq11 in FIG. 31) and when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, Compared with a privilege granting means (for example, a part for executing the processing of Sq13 in FIG. 31) for granting a privilege advantageous to the player, the game control means is specified according to a predetermined rule for each game. Specific data transmission means for transmitting control information including data (for example, the game counter 1 command generated and stored in Se2 in FIG. 10A and the game counter 2 command generated and stored in Se6 in FIG. 10B) The production control means further executes specific data storage means for storing specific data included in the control information transmitted by the game control means (for example, the process of Sp8 in FIG. 24). Part and a part for executing the processing of Sp21 in FIG. 25) and control information newly including specific data by the game control means. The relationship between the specific data included in the newly transmitted control information and the specific data included in the previously transmitted control information stored in the specific data storage means conforms to a predetermined rule. Regularity determining means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied (for example, the part that executes the process of Sp9 in FIG. 24 or the part that executes the process of Sp22 in FIG. 25) and the relationship according to a predetermined rule is not satisfied. When the determination is made, the privilege granting control unit that controls the granting of the privilege by the privilege granting unit (for example, the part that does not execute the AT lottery when Sq12 in FIG. 31 is “N”, the part that executes the process of Sp12 in FIG. 24, And a portion for executing the processing of Sp27 in FIG. 25).
According to such a configuration, when the privilege can be granted by performing the presentation based on the history of the display result of the variable display of the identification information, the illegal act of obtaining the privilege by not receiving the control information is more effective. It can be surely prevented.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. 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 circuit diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a list of commands transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of (a) 1st command production | generation and a storage process and (b) 2nd command production | generation and a storage process which a main control part performs during a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel rotation process which a main control part performs during a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (main) performed according to having detected the power interruption in the timer interruption process (main). It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of symbol combination, symbol combination, and the payout number of medals at the time of winning a prize. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of replay, a symbol combination, and a small part. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transfer turn. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state and transition of RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation object combination in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the number-of-wins count process which a sub control part performs during a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (sub) performed according to having detected the power interruption in the timer interruption process (sub) by the sub control part. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of AT execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in game number lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the table transfer lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in lottery mode lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the penalty game number determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the determination conditions set regarding AT when the value is set to the penalty counter. It is a figure for demonstrating the specifics of the fraudulent act which a player performs, and the control content for detecting a fraudulent act and regulating a privilege. It is a figure for demonstrating the specifics of the fraudulent act which a player performs, and the control content for detecting a fraudulent act and regulating a privilege. It is a figure for demonstrating the specifics of the fraudulent act which a player performs, and the control content for detecting a fraudulent act and regulating a privilege. It is a figure for demonstrating the specifics of the fraudulent act which a player performs, and the control content for detecting a fraudulent act and regulating a privilege. It is a figure for demonstrating the specifics of the fraudulent act which a player performs, and the control content for detecting a fraudulent act and regulating a privilege. It is a circuit diagram which shows the modification of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from a see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed 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.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, 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). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, production switch 5 for use in production There are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel 1d on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  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 and 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line LN is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Can be displayed on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 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 effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied. The supply of the DC voltage (power supply voltage) to the effect control board 90 may be performed via another board such as the game control board 40 or may be directly performed on the effect control board 90.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are 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 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, a power interruption detection circuit 48, and a reset circuit 49. Is installed.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 executes a control program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  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, 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, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random value (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating the value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a software random number function). .

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  The CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 41a executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 41b, so that the main control unit 41 (or CPU 41a) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 41a executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, all areas of the RAM 41c are backup RAMs, and all the contents of the RAM 41c are stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped. In this embodiment, the RAM 41c as a backup RAM contains information such as a count value of a game counter, a number of inserted game medals, a role-linked operation type, a game state, an RT state, and internal winning information. Saved.

  The ROM 41a included in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 41b stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 41a to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 41b stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 41a to transmit control information to be various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 and the like. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 41c, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh 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. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 41a.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) described later is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  On the effect control board 90, a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, a position disposed in front of the liquid crystal display 51, and a position covering and exposing the liquid crystal display 51 The effect devices such as the shutter 51a, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above are connected. These effect devices are sub-control units 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven on the basis of the control by.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, shutter 51a, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and the like. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit The output control of the effect device is performed by both 91 and the output control unit.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the shutter 51a, the production effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as a production device, a production device is not restricted to these, For example, mechanical A display device that is driven in a mechanical manner or a mechanical item that is mechanically driven may be applied as the effect device.

  Like the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, a VDP 91e, and a serial IC (serial communication IC) 91f. A sub-control unit 91 that performs control, a display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, an LED drive circuit 93a that performs drive control of a 12V LED such as an effect LED 52 and a reel LED 55, An LED drive circuit 93b that controls the drive of a 5V LED, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. Reset circuit 95 for providing a reset signal, production control board 90 A switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the connected effect switch 56; a clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, a movable object drive circuit 99 that controls the drive of the shutter 51a, and other circuits are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub CPU 91a performs various controls for performing the effects, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 91c is stored for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, all areas of the RAM 91c are backup RAMs, and all the contents of the RAM 91c are stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped. In this embodiment, the RAM 91c serving as a backup RAM includes, for example, stored data in a game counter 1 command storage area described later, stored data in a game counter 2 command storage area, the value of a continuous winning counter, and a penalty counter. Information such as the value of is stored.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  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 setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When a power failure determination process is performed and it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the RAM 41c stores destructive diagnosis data (5AH in the present embodiment) in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and all areas of the RAM 41c are stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the stored data becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. Note that the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in the present embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, 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 state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 41c is retained by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. In this case, the control state is restored to the control state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data necessary for the return of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time of input.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

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

  Important work items include various indicators, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, etc., as well as RT flags and RT remaining game counts to be described later. Work to be done. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a game state flag described later. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c at startup when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM error occurs, at the end of the BB, and at startup when the setting key switch 37 is off. When is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, there are general work, unused area, and unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, that is, areas from the general work to the unused stack area. It is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. May be.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs at the time of power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized. The RT flag and the RT remaining game number assigned to the work are held without being initialized. On the other hand, the gaming state flag assigned to the general work is initialized as initialization 1 is executed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (usually inside, BB (RB)), and is determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line LN that is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line LN is simply referred to as the winning line LN). A winning combination will be awarded when a combination of symbols called “comb” is complete. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn into the winning line LN to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is drawn so that it does not align with the winning line LN. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped in the winning line LN within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the elected small role will be placed in the winning line LN within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is set so as to be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line LN within the range of up to 4 frames, the winning special role is set to 4 in the winning line LN. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range of frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the winning line LN within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If it is not possible to withdraw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames to the line LN, if the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line LN, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn and the small combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the special combination.

  In this embodiment, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are won simultaneously, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning combination is prioritized over the winning special role, the special role is controlled to align with the winning line LN only when the winning combination cannot be drawn. When the two are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the special role with the winning line LN has priority over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn. .

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning line LN will be displayed when the stop operation is performed. In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games with the winning line LN has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the re-playing combination.

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing configurations of the game control board 40, the effect control board 90, and the power supply board 101.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a transformer 301, a full-wave rectifier circuit 302, a smoothing circuit 303, and voltage generation circuits 304 to 310 are mounted on the power supply substrate 101. The transformer 301 transforms AC 100V AC voltage supplied from the outside to 32V. The full wave rectification circuit 302 performs full wave rectification on the AC voltage transformed by the transformer 301 to convert it into a DC voltage, and supplies the DC voltage to the smoothing circuit 303. The smoothing circuit 303 removes the ripple of the DC voltage supplied from the full wave rectifier circuit 302.

  The + 32V DC voltage smoothed by the smoothing circuit 303 branches on the power supply board 101 and is supplied to the game control board 40, the effect control board 90, and the voltage generation circuits 304 to 310 via the supply line. The + 32V (VSLA) DC voltage is supplied to the power interruption detection circuit 48 of the game control board 40 and used as a power supply voltage (drive power supply) of the power interruption detection circuit 48. A DC voltage of +32 V (VSLB) is supplied to the movable object drive circuit 99 of the effect control board 90 and used as a drive power source for the movable object drive circuit 99. In the voltage generation circuits 304 to 310, + 24V (V +), + 12V (VDD-A), + 12V (VDD-B), + 12V (VDD-C), + 5V (VCC-A), + 5V from + 32V DC voltage. (VCC-B), + 5V (VCC-C) is generated.

  The DC voltage of + 24V (V +) is supplied to the solenoid drive circuit 46 and the external output board 1000 of the game control board 40 via the supply line, and is used as the power supply voltage of the solenoid drive circuit 46 and the external output board 1000.

  A DC voltage of + 12V (VDD-A) is supplied via a supply line to a switch detection circuit 44 of the game control board 40, a motor drive circuit 45, and a drive circuit used in a test for measuring a payout rate, etc. It is used as a power supply voltage for the circuit 44, the motor drive circuit 45, and the aforementioned test circuit.

  The DC voltage of + 12V (VDD−B) is supplied to the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 via the supply line, and is used as the power supply voltage of the sub control unit 91. The +12 V (VDD-B) DC voltage supply line is a command transmission line 312 that transmits a command from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 via a pull-up resistor 311 provided on the effect control board 90. It is connected to the. Therefore, the DC voltage of + 12V (VDD−B) is also used as the power supply voltage for the command transmission line 312.

  A transistor 313 provided on the game control board 40 is connected to the command transmission line 312. In a normal state (that is, in a state where no command is transmitted), the transistor is turned off and the voltage level of the command transmission line 312 becomes Hi. On the other hand, at the time of command transmission, the transistor is turned on, the current flows to GRD (ground), and the voltage level of the command transmission line 312 becomes Low. For this reason, the sub control unit 91 can identify whether or not a command is transmitted by monitoring whether the voltage level of the command transmission line 312 is Hi or Low.

  The DC voltage of + 12V (VDD-C) is supplied to the LED drive circuit 93a of the effect control board 90 via the supply line, and is used as the power supply voltage of the LED drive circuit 93a.

  The + 5V (VCC-A) DC voltage is supplied to the LED drive circuit 47 of the game control board 40 and the motor stop circuit (circuit for stopping the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) of the game control board 40 via a supply line. Supplied and used as a power supply voltage for the LED drive circuit 47 and the motor stop circuit.

  The DC voltage of + 5V (VCC-B) is supplied to the LED drive circuit 93b of the effect control board 90 via the supply line, and is used as the power supply voltage of the LED drive circuit 93b.

  A DC voltage of +5 V (VCC-C) is supplied to the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 via a supply line, and is used as a power supply voltage for the main control unit 41.

  The + 5V (VCC-C) DC voltage supply line branches on the power supply substrate 101 to form a + 5V (VBB) DC voltage supply line. A +5 V (VBB) DC voltage supply line is connected to the ground level, and a large-capacitance capacitor 314 is provided therebetween. As a result, a DC voltage of +5 V (VBB) can be stored in the capacitor 314 so that the voltage stored in the capacitor 312 can be supplied as a backup power source during the period until the voltage is completely discharged even during a power failure. It has become.

  In the sub-control unit 91, voltage generation circuits 315 to 319 are formed. The voltage generation circuits 313 to 317 generate + 5V, + 3V, + 1.8V, + 1V, and + 1.2V DC voltages from the + 12V (VDD−B) DC voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 101. The + 5V DC voltage is supplied to the serial IC 91f. The + 3V DC voltage is supplied to the sub CPU 91a and the VDP 91e. A DC voltage of + 1V is supplied to the I / O 91d. A DC voltage of + 1.2V is supplied to the VDP 91e.

  As described above, by supplying the power supply voltage from the same voltage generation circuit 306 to the command transmission line 312 and the sub-control unit 91, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the state in which the power supply voltage is supplied in the above-described manner, for example, as will be described later, when the number of consecutive winnings of the bell increases, the AT ( Assume that the number of navigation stocks in the (assist time) is increased (in this embodiment, when it is determined “Y” in the process of Sq11 in FIG. 31, the consecutive winnings shown in FIG. 30A in the process of Sq13) Configuration for selecting a table). It is assumed that the sub-control unit 91 is configured to receive and identify a command indicating the end of the game (reel stop command in this embodiment) as to whether or not the Gebel has won.

  In this example, before all the reels stop (that is, during the rotation of some reels), when it is detected from the combination of symbols on the winning line LN that the bell does not win, There is a possibility that a fraudulent act is performed in which the power supply voltage is short-circuited so that a reel stop command described later is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Here, conventionally, + 5V (VCC-B) is used as the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the same power supply voltage generation circuit 309 to the command transmission line 312 and the LED drive circuit 93b. Even if the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited, the sub-control unit 91 remains driven.

  Therefore, it is possible to end the game without recognizing the end of the game by the sub-control unit 91 and not recognizing that the bell has not won due to the above fraud. On the other hand, when it is detected that the bell wins, the game is ended without causing a short circuit, and the sub control unit 91 can recognize the winning of the bell. As a result, it was possible to increase the number of consecutive wins of the bell and increase the number of games in the advantageous gaming state.

  However, in this embodiment, since the power supply voltage is supplied to the sub control unit 91 and the command transmission line 312 using the same voltage generation circuit 306, if the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited, The supply of the power supply voltage is also stopped, and the driving of the sub control unit 91 is stopped. When the drive of the sub control unit 91 is stopped, the power interruption process (sub) in FIG. 28 is not executed, and the backup flag for the process of St2 in FIG. 28 is not set. It is determined “N” in Sn6, and the RAM 91c is initialized in Sn13. As a result, the number of consecutive winnings of the bell is reset, and it becomes impossible to increase the number of navigation stocks. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented. It should be noted that the same effect can be obtained in an embodiment in which the number of games in an advantageous game state such as AT increases (adds) according to the number of consecutive winnings of a specific winning combination.

  In addition, in the state where the power supply voltage is supplied in the above-described manner, for example, the AT is ended when a predetermined number of games are performed or a predetermined number of navigation effects are performed. And The number of games and the number of navigation effects are assumed to be configured such that the sub-control unit 91 receives and counts a command indicating the end of the game (in this embodiment, a reel stop command).

  In this example, when a navigation effect occurs when the start switch 7 is pressed after setting the bet amount (that is, when the game is started), the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited (that is, +5 V (VCC-B)). In a state where the short circuit is short-circuited), there is a possibility that a fraudulent act that prevents the reel control command (described later) from being transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is performed. Here, conventionally, + 5V (VCC-B) is used as the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the same power supply voltage generation circuit 309 to the command transmission line 312 and the LED drive circuit 93b. Even if the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited, the sub-control unit 91 remains driven.

  Therefore, it is possible to end the game without counting the number of games or the number of navigation effects without causing the sub-control unit 91 to recognize the end of the game at the AT due to the above fraud. As a result, the number of games and the number of navigation effects are no longer updated in the AT, and the AT can be continued indefinitely.

  However, in this embodiment, since the power supply voltage is supplied to the sub control unit 91 and the command transmission line 312 using the same voltage generation circuit 306, if the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited, The supply of the power supply voltage is also stopped, and the driving of the sub control unit 91 is stopped. When the drive of the sub control unit 91 is stopped, the power interruption process (sub) in FIG. 28 is not executed, and the backup flag for the process of St2 in FIG. 28 is not set. It is determined “N” in Sn6, and the RAM 91c is initialized in Sn13. As a result, the AT does not return and the AT cannot be continued. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

  In the state where the power supply voltage is supplied in the manner as described above, for example, during a specific period (for example, 10 games), the pressing order of the stop switch with respect to the navigation target role such as the winning bell is correct (for example, It is assumed that when the number of times the bells are pressed in the winning order reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), it is possible to shift to AT. In the specific period, it is assumed that the correct answer pressing order is notified only when the navigation target combination is won for the first time. Further, it is assumed that the sub-control unit 91 is configured to store information that has been notified when it recognizes a command (reel stop command in this embodiment) indicating the end of the game in which the navigation target combination is won for the first time.

  In this example, when a navigation effect occurs when the start switch 7 is pressed after setting the bet amount (that is, when the game is started), the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited (that is, +5 V (VCC-B)). In a state where the short circuit is short-circuited), there is a possibility that a fraudulent act that prevents the reel control command (described later) from being transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is performed. Here, conventionally, + 5V (VCC-B) is used as the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the same power supply voltage generation circuit 309 to the command transmission line 312 and the LED drive circuit 93b. Even if the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited, the sub-control unit 91 remains driven.

  Therefore, in the game where the navigation target combination is won for the first time in the specific period due to the above-described fraud, the end of the game is not recognized by the sub-control unit 91 and the notification of the navigation target combination is not recognized. It was possible to end the game. Thereby, it was possible to notify each time the navigation target combination wins the correct answer pressing order for the navigation target combination during the specific period.

  However, in this embodiment, since the power supply voltage is supplied to the sub control unit 91 and the command transmission line 312 using the same voltage generation circuit 306, if the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited, The supply of the power supply voltage is also stopped, and the driving of the sub control unit 91 is stopped. When the drive of the sub control unit 91 is stopped, the power interruption process (sub) in FIG. 28 is not executed, and the backup flag for the process of St2 in FIG. 28 is not set. It is determined “N” in Sn6, and the RAM 91c is initialized in Sn13. As a result, the number of correct answers in the pressing order for the navigation target combination is reset, and it becomes impossible to continuously increase the number of correct answers and shift to AT. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

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

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa2), the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (Sa3). By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c are calculated (Sa5).

  In step Sa6, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is zero. If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa6, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. In this case, after executing the initialization 1 for initializing all the storage areas except the used stack area and the important work among the storage areas of the RAM 41c (Sa19), whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on. (Sa20), and if the setting key switch 37 is on, the game counter is cleared (Sa16), a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed is generated, and the generated setting changing command is also generated. Is stored in the command buffer (Sa17). It should be noted that the setting changing command is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later after the process of step Sa17. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 12 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) (Sa18), and changes the winning probability of the winning combination, etc. The process shifts to a setting change process for performing the setting, that is, a setting change state. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  The game counter is a counter whose value is regularly updated for each game. Specifically, in this embodiment, the game counter is set in the RAM 41c, and the count value is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 127 every time the game is played. Note that when the count value of the game counter reaches 127 which is the maximum value, it returns to 0 again. Further, as will be described in detail later, the count value of the game counter is used by the main control unit 41 to generate the game counter 1 command and the game counter 2 command shown in FIG. 10 and transmit them to the sub-control unit 91. It is done.

  In this embodiment, the case where updating is performed by incrementing the value of the game counter by 1 is shown. However, if data is updated regularly, the specific data is shown in this embodiment. It cannot be limited to things. For example, conversely, the main control unit 41 may update the value of the game counter by decrementing by one, or may update the value of the game counter by incrementing by two or three. It does not matter. Further, for example, the symbols may be rewritten according to the arrangement order for each game, using not only the numerical values such as the count value but also the symbols arranged in a predetermined order as the specific data.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa20, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa21), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated (Sa22), and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer. Store (Sa23). The error command is transmitted immediately after the process of step Sa22 by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 12 permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at a constant interval (0.56 ms interval) (Sa24), and error processing, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Migrate to Then, for example, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa6, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa7). If the power interruption process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa7 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored when power is interrupted) In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, so the process proceeds to step Sa19 to execute initialization 1, and then the setting key switch 37 is turned on in step Sa20. For example, the processing of Sa16 to Sa18 described above is performed, and the setting change processing, that is, the setting change state is entered. If the setting key switch 37 is off in the step of Sa20, the above-described processing of Sa21 to Sa24 is performed, and the process shifts to an error processing, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Then, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled, the game process shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and therefore the destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa8). After performing initialization 3 to initialize the used stack area (Sa9), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa10). If the setting key switch 37 is on, the above-described Sa16a to Sa18 Processing is performed, and the setting change process, that is, the setting change state is entered. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the setting key switch 37 is off in the step of Sa10, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (Sa11). Then, a return command, a game counter 1 command, an inserted number command, a bonus type command, a gaming state command, an RT information command, and a return internal winning command are sequentially generated, and the generated commands are stored in the command buffer (Sa31 to Sa37). ), The main control unit 41 described in FIG. 12 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) (Sa14), and is executed at the end before power interruption. Return to the processing that was being performed. The return command, gaming counter 1 command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT information command, return internal winning command are command transmission buffers assigned to special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. And after step Sa31 to S37, it is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later. If any of the processes in the game process shown in FIG. 9 has been performed before the power interruption, the process of Sd1 to Sd6 of the game process is performed based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa11. Returning to the processing that was performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 12 has been performed before power interruption, the timer interrupt is based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned at Sa11. Of the processes Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

  FIG. 8 shows the contents of some commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. These commands consist of 1-byte mode data indicating the type of command and 1-byte EXT data indicating the contents of the command. Therefore, when receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the mode data included in the command, and can determine the content of the command from the EXT data.

  The command 94XX (h) is a game counter 1 command for designating the value of the game counter at the start of the game (corresponding to each count value XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each count value (0 to 127) that can be used in the game counter, there is a game counter 1 command corresponding to each count value specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  The command 95XX (h) is an RT information 2 command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state and the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 18). That is, when a unique number is assigned to the RT state or not and the RT state type, there is an RT information 2 command corresponding to the state specified by the number.

  The command 85XX (h) indicates whether or not the BB has won internally, the type of the BB that has won internally (BB1 to BB shown in FIG. 18), and whether or not the main control unit 41 executes the effect (for example, freeze effect) ) Is an internal winning command. That is, when a unique number is assigned to whether or not BB has won internally and whether or not the type of BB and the main control unit 41 execute the production, it corresponds to the state specified by the number. There is an internal winning command.

  The command 86XX (h) is a winning number command for designating an internal winning result (flag number of the internal winning flag). That is, when a unique number is assigned to the internal winning result, there is a winning number command corresponding to the state specified by the number. Note that the internal winning command does not need to be generated because the internal winning result can be identified by the winning number command, but the determination on the program can be simplified by providing the internal winning command.

  The command 96XX (h) is a game counter 2 command for designating the value of the game counter at the end of the game (corresponding to each count value XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each count value that can be used in the game counter, there is a game counter 2 command corresponding to each count value specified by the number.

  The command 97XX (h) is an RT information 3 command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state, the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 18), and whether or not the BB internal winning is being performed. That is, there is an RT information 3 command corresponding to the state specified by the number when a unique number is assigned to whether or not it is in the RT state and whether or not the BB internal winning is performed.

  Command 8BXX (h) is a winning number command for designating the type of winning combination. That is, when a unique number is assigned to the winning combination, there is a winning number command corresponding to the state specified by the number.

  Command 8CXX (h) is a payout number command for designating the payout number of medals. That is, when a unique number is assigned to the number of medals to be paid out (0 to 3), there is a payout number command corresponding to the state specified by the number.

  Command 9300 (h) is a game end command for designating that the game has ended.

  The command E0XX (h) is an inserted number command that is transmitted at the time of recovery from a power failure and designates the inserted number of medals. That is, when a unique number is assigned to the inserted number of medals, there is an inserted number command corresponding to the state specified by the number. For example, the command E000 (h) is an inserted number command used when the number of inserted medals is one, and the command E001 (h) is an inserted number used when the number of inserted medals is two. The command E002 (h) is an inserted number command used when the number of inserted medals is three.

  The command E1XX (h) is a bonus type command that is transmitted at the time of recovery from the power failure and designates whether or not the BB is executed and whether the executed BB is BB1 to BB4. That is, when a unique number is assigned to the bonus type, there is a bonus type command corresponding to the state specified by the number.

  The command E2XX (h) is a gaming state command that is transmitted at the time of power failure recovery and designates the gaming state being executed (in BB, in RB, in re-game, or in setting change). That is, when a unique number is assigned to the game state being executed, there is a game state command corresponding to the state specified by the number.

  The command E3XX (h) is an RT information command that is transmitted at the time of recovery from a power failure and designates whether or not an RT state exists and the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 18). That is, when a unique number is assigned to whether or not it is in the RT state and the type of RT state, there is an RT information command corresponding to the state specified by the number.

  The command E4XX (h) is an internal winning command that is transmitted at the time of a power failure recovery and designates whether or not the BB is internally won and the type of the BB that has been internally won (BB1 to BB shown in FIG. 18). That is, when a unique number is assigned to whether or not BB is internally won and the type of BB, there is a return internal winning command corresponding to the state specified by that number.

  Other commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 include a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a return command, a setting changing command, and an error command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. It is. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The error command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before power interruption.

  The setting changing command is a command indicating that the setting is being changed. In addition, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed. Can be specified.

  Regarding the above-mentioned plural types of commands, in the start-up process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a setting changing command, an error command, a return command, a game counter 1 command, an inserted number command, a bonus type command, a game state command, RT When the information command and the internal winning command at return are transmitted, these commands are stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and a step in a timer interrupt process to be described later By executing the same process as the command transmission process of Sk16, the process is immediately transmitted in the startup process.

  On the other hand, after completing the activation process and proceeding to a game process (see FIG. 9) described later, a game counter 1 command, an RT information 2 command, an internal winning command, a winning number command, a gaming counter 2 command, RT information 3 When a command, a winning number command, and a payout number command are transmitted, these commands are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, as shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main).

  In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, the sub-control unit 91 that has received the return command and the setting change command determines whether or not the start-up of the effect control board 90 is normal. Also, in the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24, the sub control unit 91 determines the command reception order.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a first command generation / storage process (Sd3), a reel rotation process (Sd4), a winning determination process (Sd5), a second command generation / storage process ( Sd6), the payout process (Sd7), and the game end process (Sd8) are executed in order, and when the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. .

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the first command generation and storage process in step Sd3, first, the game counter set in the RAM 41c is incremented by 1, and the count value of the game counter is updated (Se1). Next, the updated count value is set in the command buffer, a game counter 1 command is generated, and stored in the command buffer (Se2). Next, an RT information 2 command, an internal winning command, and a winning number command are generated and stored in the command buffer (Se3 to Se5), and the process is terminated. Each command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, after executing the internal lottery process at the start of reel rotation, the sub-control unit 91 side grasps the internal winning result by transmitting two commands of an internal winning command and a winning number command. The production can be determined. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 first specifies whether or not the BB has been internally won based on the received internal winning command and the type of the BB, and generally produces an effect when the BB internal winner has been won. decide. Next, the sub-control unit 91 can determine the presentation based on whether or not all internal winning combinations including the small role and the replaying role (replay) are won based on the received winning number command. it can.

  In this embodiment, the case where the sub-control unit 91 grasps the internal winning result by transmitting two commands of the internal winning command and the winning number command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Alternatively, only one command that can identify the internal winning result may be transmitted. For example, in this embodiment, if at least a winning number command can be received, whether or not all internal winning combinations including not only a special role such as BB but also a small role and a replaying role (replay) are won is specified. Since it is possible, it may be configured to transmit only the winning number command without transmitting the internal winning command.

  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 corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R according to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (Sf1). If not, it waits until the wait time elapses. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (Sf2).

  Next, a work initialization code at the start of reel motor rotation is set in the register, and reel rotation is started (Sf3). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have started to rotate is generated (Sf4), and the generated reel rotation start command is stored in the command buffer (Sf5). The reel rotation start command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIG. Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each reel being rotated (Sf6), and the work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (Sf7). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R has been detected (Sf8). When the operation of the stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R is detected in Sf8, the step from the reel reference position at that time in the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop button The number (number of steps to be the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (Sf9). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated, and the generated reel stop command is stored in the command buffer (Sf11). The reel stop command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIG. Then, it waits until the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (Sf12).

  Then, when the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped, it is determined whether all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped (Sf13). If the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not stopped, the process returns to Sf6. If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the winning determination process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd3 that the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived. A process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed according to the display result.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the second command generation and storage process in step Sd6, first, the count value currently set in the game counter is set in the command buffer to generate a game counter 2 command. At the same time, it is stored in the command buffer (Se6). Next, an RT information 2 command, an internal winning command, and a winning number command are generated and stored in the command buffer (Se7 to Se9), and the process is terminated. Each command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIG.

  In the payout process in step Sd7, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd8, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  In the game process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game, set in the command buffer, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set The process proceeds to a power interruption process (main) described later.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control information output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk25. Go to step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Processing to pass through origin (Sk20), switch input determination processing (Sk21) for determining whether or not the detection state of switches has changed, operation detection command transmission request, etc. After executing random number reading process to be stored in the random number storing work the (SK22) sequentially reads numeric data from Staphylococcus R1D, the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the basic process is interrupted at regular intervals to execute the timer interrupt process (main), and the process counter is updated each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. The processing determined according to the value is performed, and the load required for one timer interrupt processing (main) can be distributed. In addition, the power interruption is based on the voltage drop signal regardless of the processing counter value. A power failure determination process is performed to determine whether or not the condition is satisfied. If the power interruption condition is satisfied, the power interruption process is performed. It is possible to perform a power interruption process.

  In the timer interrupt process (main), it is determined whether or not the power interruption condition is satisfied. If the power interruption condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the power interruption process. Since interruptions due to power interruptions do not occur during execution of interrupt processing (main), interruption processing can be interrupted during execution of timer interruption processing (main), or timer interruption processing (main) Since it is not necessary to wait for the end of the interruption to perform an interruption process associated with power interruption, the process associated with establishment of the power interruption condition is not complicated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (main) executed when the main control unit 41 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  In the power interruption process (main), first, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (Sm1). Although the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, they are not saved here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, destruction diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5A (H)) is set (Sm2), and all output ports are initialized (Sm3). Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sm4), and access to the RAM 41c is performed. Prohibited (Sm5).

  Thereafter, the voltage decreases, and the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  After the access to the RAM 41c is permitted, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment first performs all the storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c without performing other processes. Before calculating the RAM parity and then determining whether or not the stored data is normal from the calculated RAM parity, perform processing that must be performed in common regardless of whether or not the stored data in the RAM 41c is normal, Thereafter, based on the RAM parity, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal.

  For this reason, the processing that needs to be performed in common regardless of whether the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal or not is separately executed when the data stored in the RAM 41c is determined to be normal and when it is determined to be abnormal. Since it is not necessary, the capacity of the program used for processing at the time of activation can be reduced.

  In addition, after the main control unit 41 is activated, after the access to the RAM 41c is permitted, the RAM parity is calculated before other processing is performed. Therefore, the state before any access to the RAM 41c is performed. Since it is determined whether the stored data is normal based on the calculated RAM parity, it is possible to improve the reliability of the determination of whether the data is normal.

  Further, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and stored so that the RAM parity based on all the data including the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and the RAM 41c is restored at the time of restoration. It is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal by determining whether or not the RAM parity calculated based on the data stored in all areas including the unused area and the unused stack area is 0. Therefore, the determination can be performed accurately and easily, and even if an illegal program or data is stored in an unused area or an unused stack area, the illegal program or data is restored while being stored. Can be prevented.

  In addition, after calculating the RAM parity and before determining whether the stored data is normal from the calculated RAM parity, it is stored in the RAM 41c as a common process regardless of whether the stored data in the RAM 41c is normal. Each switch input data, confirmed data, edge data, that is, data indicating the detection status of each switch is cleared, and the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the main control unit 41 is activated. Whether returning to the control state or not returning to the previous control state, it is possible to immediately start checking the detection state of the switch after the interruption is permitted.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the progress of the game. A MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are provided as operation switches. Of these operation switches, the start switch 7 is also used for setting value setting in a setting change state.

  The main control unit 41 detects these operation switches in a switch input determination process executed during a timer interrupt process (main) executed by interrupting at regular time intervals.

  The main control unit 41 executes a start-up process when power is turned on, and an interrupt is permitted at the end of the start-up process. Thereafter, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular intervals. When the main control unit 41 can return to the state before the power interruption, a return command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 before interruption is permitted in the startup process. Further, if the main control unit 41 cannot return to the state before the power interruption due to an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 41c, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality is issued before the interruption is permitted in the startup process. Sent to. If the setting key switch 37 is on and the RAM 41c is initialized and does not return to the state before the power interruption, it indicates that the setting is being changed before the interruption is permitted in the startup process. A setting change command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Of the commands sent in the start-up process, the return command specifies that the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power interruption, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a setting change indicating that the setting is being changed. From the middle command, it is specified that the main control unit 41 does not return to the state before the power interruption.

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

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

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

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, a winning is achieved. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 15 to FIG. 17 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 and the transition of RT.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the slot machine according to the present embodiment is controlled as a gaming state in one of a normal gaming state, an inside 1, an inside 2, RB, and BB (RB). In addition, RT is a replay time in which the probability of a replay is increased. In a normal gaming state (hereinafter, the normal gaming state is referred to as normal), any type of RT (replay) from RT0 to RT4 is used. Time).

  Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes 6 types of bonuses such as big bonuses 1 to 4 and regular bonuses 1 and 2.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7”. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, until one of BB1, BB3, or RB2 is won internally, the prize is controlled to 1 / RT0, and one of BB2, BB4, or RB1 is won internally. Until this is done, the internal control is controlled to 2 · RT0. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to normal RT4.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 ("black 7", "white 7", and "net 7") are arranged within 5 frames on each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. This is because it has not been done.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, there are middle bells, lower right bells, upper bells 1-8, middle watermelons, right lower watermelons, upper watermelons, lower cherries, middle cherries, one role, right-up bells, right-up bevels, Includes a rising rivet.

  For example, the middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Below, right-down bell, upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, one-piece, right-up bell, right-up bevel, right-up bevel are also shown in FIG. When the combinations of the symbols shown are complete, a prize is awarded and the payout number of medals shown in FIG. 15 is paid out. As shown in FIG. 3, the right-down bell, the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged within 5 frames, so that a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. Can be made, but the upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, 1 piece role, because there are places where the configuration symbol is not arranged within 5 frames, If a stop switch corresponding to a reel whose symbol is not arranged within 5 frames is not operated at an appropriate timing, no prize is won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  For example, the normal replay is performed when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Become. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  Hereinafter, the lower replay, the fall replay, the promoted replays 1 and 2, the special replay, and the SP (special) replay are similarly awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, each of these replays is arranged within 5 frames, so that if it is elected, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. It can be said.

  As shown in FIG. 18, after winning the fall replay in normal / RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  In addition, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in normal / RT1, it is controlled to normal / RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, it is controlled to the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 at that time. For this reason, no promotion replay is won in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, or normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4 to normal / RT0, and only when it is normal / RT1 is promoted replay, and only from normal / RT1 is normal / RT0. It is comprised so that it may be controlled.

  In addition, after winning the special replay in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3, it is controlled to normal / RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set so as not to be won independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal / RT1 or normal / RT4 internal lottery, the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the special replay is not won in normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT1, normal / RT4 to normal / RT2, and a special replay is awarded only in normal / RT0, normal / RT3, and from normal / RT0 / normal / RT3. Only normal and RT2 are controlled. When the special replay is won in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT2 is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 18, after winning the SP replay in normal / RT2, control is performed in normal / RT3. As will be described later, the SP replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and SP replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4, the internal one / RT0 or the internal two / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the SP replay is not won in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. As a result, normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4 are not controlled to normal / RT3, and SP replay is awarded only when normal / RT2 and normal / RT3 only from normal / RT2. It is comprised so that it may be controlled. If the special replay is won in the normal / RT3, the normal / RT3 is maintained.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the transition items are composed of 20 types of combinations such as “Replay-Orange-Bell”. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the reels other than the reels that serve as winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop and are elected. When the bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 18, normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4 are controlled to normal / RT1 after the transition points are aligned with the winning line LN. In addition, when the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN in the normal / RT1, the normal / RT1 is maintained.

  Next, a combination of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside 1 (BB1, BB3, RB2 is elected), or the inside 2 (BB2, BB4, RB1 is elected) The winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether it is a BB (RB) or RB. Furthermore, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-game player and the winning probability to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on the types of RT0 to RT4. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In the following, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  When normal / RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherries, 1 part, Replay GR11, Replay GR12, Replay GR13, Replay GR14, Replay GR15, Replay GR16, Replay GR21, Replay GR22, Replay GR23, Replay GR24, and Replay GR25 are internal lottery pairs The role.

  In addition, a weak watermelon is an upper stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the upper watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a weak watermelon. A strong watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the middle stage watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a strong watermelon. A weak cherry is a lower cherry alone, and a strong cherry is a lower cherry plus one piece. In the weak cherries, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” in the middle tier can be recognized as weak cherries, while the cherry stops at the lower tier of the left reel 2L and the BAR-BAR in the middle tier. It can be recognized that it is a strong cherry when the combination of “−BAR” is prepared.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2. The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as push order bells.

  Replay GR11 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2, replay GR12 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2 + normal replay, replay GR13 is a fall replay + promotion replay 1, and replay GR14 is a fall Replay + promotion replay 1 + normal replay, replay GR15 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, and replay GR16 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + normal replay.

  Replay GR21 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR22 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR23 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR24 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR25 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  When it is normal / RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak melons, RB2 + strong melons, RB2 + weak cherries, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, replay GR6 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  When normal / RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR31 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay, replay GR32 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + falling replay, and replay GR33 is special replay + SP replay + lower replay, and replay GR34. Is special replay + SP replay + lower replay + falling replay, replay GR35 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay, and replay GR36 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay + It is a fall replay.

  When normal / RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle tier, BB1 + 1 double role, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36, SP replay are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  When normal / RT4, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When internal center 1 · RT0, internal center 2 · RT0, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, center bell 1, center bell 2, center bell 3, center bell 4, right Bell 1, Right bell 2, Right bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherry, Single role, Normal replay, Lower replay, SP replay, Tumble replay, Promotion replay, Special Replay is the target for internal lottery.

  When it is BBRB · RT0, the weak cherry and all roles are subject to internal lottery, and when it is RB · RT0, all roles, RB bell 1, RB bell 2, and RB bell 3 are subject to internal lottery.

  All roles are all small roles other than right-up bevel, ie middle bell + right-down bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + Lower right watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherries + 1 piece + right rising bell + right rising rivet.

  The RB bell 1 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel, the RB bell 2 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up beryl, and the RB bell 3 is all small roles, that is, the middle stage bell. + Downward bell + Upper bell 1 + Upper bell 2 + Upper bell 3 + Upper bell 4 + Upper bell 5 + Upper bell 6 + Upper bell 7 + Upper bell 8 + Middle watermelon + Lower watermelon + Upper watermelon + Lower cherry + Middle cherry + Single role + Upright Bell + bevel up to the right + bevel up to the right.

  Also, in normal / RT0-4, etc., weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, normal replay, fall replay, promotion that can be elected simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2 The replay and SP replay judgment values are read separately from the bonus in internal 1 · RT0 and internal 2 · RT0, respectively, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece role, normal Since it is added to Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay, the winning probability of each of Strong Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, Middle Cherry, Single Role, Normal Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay is constant. It is secured to be.

  In this way, the internal lottery role varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, 1 or 2 inside, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) In RB, the internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal gaming state and inside.

  Also, when the game state is 1 or 2 in the inside, the subject of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is 1 in the inside or 2 in the inside. The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the target re-gamer are different.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether it is RT0-4, and depending on whether it is RT0-4 An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles (bells) and a plurality of types of replaying players are simultaneously elected, the type of the winning small role or replaying role and the stop Control is performed so that the symbol combination of the small combination and the combination of the re-playing combination determined according to the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within a drawing range of up to four frames. Accordingly, the types of the small combination and re-playing combination to be won simultaneously will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 19 to FIG. 21. FIG. FIG. 20 shows reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously, and FIG. 21 shows reel control when a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, for example, when replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right, promoted replay among the replaying players who have won. Control is performed so that one combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when a stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Similarly, when the replays GR2 to 6 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and the normal / RT0 Will be migrated.

  Similarly, when the replays GR11 to 16 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the fall replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT0 where the replay GRs 11-16 are subject to internal lottery, if any of the replays GR11-16 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and the normal / RT0 is maintained. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 5/6 and shifts to normal RT1.

  In addition, in the replays GR21 to GR25, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the special replay combination among the selected replay players is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When stop operations are performed in order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay is always won.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR21 to 25 is elected in the normal / RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 25 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to the normal / RT2. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to normal RT1.

  Further, in the replay GR31 to 36, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order (left push), the control for stopping the combination of the SP replay or the normal replay among the selected replay players in the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, the special replay combination is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the SP replay, special replay, and normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the SP replay, special replay, or normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT2 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won, the SP replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and the process proceeds to the normal / RT3. On the other hand, the normal replay or special replay is won with a probability of 5/6 and the normal / RT2 is maintained. In addition, when SP replay wins as will be described later, one or more navigation stocks that are advantageous to the player will always be given, so if one of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won in normal / RT2 SP Replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and one or more navigation stocks are given, and it is easy to win SP replays, that is, there is a high possibility that navigation stocks will be given.

  In addition, in normal / RT3 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one navigation stock described later On the other hand, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and normal RT3 is maintained, and the special replay wins with a probability of 4/6 and shifts to normal RT2.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 21, when the left bells 1 to 5 are elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right-down bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle press or right press, the control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 2 to 8 or the shift outcome is aligned with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  In addition, when the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the combination of the middle bells among the selected small roles is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and left or right pressed. When the stop operation is performed at, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If right bells 1 to 4 are elected and stop operation is performed by pressing right, control is performed to stop the combination of middle bells in the selected small role in line with winning line LN, and stop by pressing left or middle. When an operation is performed, control is performed to stop any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome in line with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  When RB bell 1 (Right-up bell + Right-up Rivebe) is elected and a stop operation is performed by left-pressing, control is performed so that the combination of right-up bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed to align the combination of rising right ribs on the winning line LN and stop.

  If RB Bell 2 (Rising Right Bell + Right Rising Bevel + Right Rising Berri) is won and stopped by pressing the middle, the combination of the right rising bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the left, the control is performed to stop the right-up bevel combination in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the right, Control is performed to stop the combination in line with the winning line LN.

  RB bell 3 (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherry +1 sheet role + right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up bevel), and if the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of right-up bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed to stop the right-beveled bevel combination aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the RB bells 1 to 4 are won, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any combination of right-up bell, right-up ribebe and right-up bevel will be aligned on the winning line LN and 10 medals will be paid out, but at a rate of 1/3 Only "bell-bell-bell" combinations will be aligned to the right.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  Also, all roles (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + right lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle (Cherry + 1 hand + right-up bell + right-up rivebe) is selected, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is controlled to rise to the right regardless of the reel stop order and operation timing. The

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, it is controlled to any one of the normal gaming state, internal 1, internal 2, RB, BB (RB), and in the normal gaming state, any of RT 0 to 4 is controlled. It is controlled.

  As described above, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is allocated with an area for storing a gaming state flag that can specify a gaming state and an area for storing an RT flag that can specify an RT type. Yes. The gaming state flag is 4-bit data, 0000 indicates the normal gaming state, 0001 indicates the internal one, 0010 indicates the internal two, 0100 indicates the RB, and 1100 indicates the BB (RB). . The RT flag is 4-bit data. 0000 indicates RT0, 0001 indicates RT1, 0010 indicates RT2, 0011 indicates RT3, and 0100 indicates RT4. The RAM 41c has an RT flag storage area and an area that can store the number of remaining RT games for 1 byte, and stores the number of remaining games until the RT ends. In the case of RT0, 3, and 4 that do not end when the number of games is exhausted, 0 is set as the RT remaining game number.

  When the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the normal gaming state is RT0, and when the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0001, the normal gaming state When the value of the game state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0010, it indicates that the game is in the normal game state and RT2, the value of the game state flag is 0000, and the value of the RT flag is In the case of 0011, it indicates the normal gaming state and RT3, and when the RT flag value is 0100, it indicates the normal gaming state and RT4, the gaming state flag value is 0001, and the RT flag value is If it is 0000, it indicates that it is 1 inside, and if the value of the game state flag is 0010 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that it is 2 inside. When the gaming state flag value is 0100 and the RT flag value is 0000, it indicates RB, and when the gaming state flag value is 1100 and the RT flag value is 0000, it is BB (RB). It shows that.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as the lottery table in which the number of determination values of the target combination is determined, the lottery table for internal one, the lottery table for internal two, the lottery table for RB, and for BB (RB) Each has a lottery table and a lottery table for the normal gaming state. Further, as a lottery table for the normal gaming state, a lottery table for RT0, a lottery table for RT1, a lottery table for RT2, and a lottery table for RT3 And RT4 lottery tables.

  Then, in the internal lottery process, referring to the value of the gaming state flag and the value of the RT flag stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, the type of gaming state and RT is specified, and the lottery table is selected accordingly. By performing the lottery using the selected lottery table, the lottery subject according to the game state and the RT type is selected with the winning probability according to the game state and the RT type.

  Specifically, referring to the value of the gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, whether the current gaming state is BB (RB), whether it is RB, whether it is 1 in the inside, It is determined whether or not it is 2 in the inside, and if the current gaming state is in BB (RB), for the BB (RB) in which the target combination of the internal lottery in BB (RB) and the number of judgment values are stored The lottery table is selected and the lottery is performed. If it is during the RB, the lottery table for the RB in which the target combination of the internal lottery and the number of determination values in the RB are stored is selected and the lottery is performed. If the internal lot 1 is selected, the lottery table for the internal lot 1 in which the internal lottery target role and the number of judgment values thereof are stored is selected and the lottery is performed. For the inside 2 in which the target role and the number of judgment values are stored While the table is selected and the lottery is performed, if the current gaming state is neither BB (RB), RB, nor internal 1 or 2, that is, if it is a normal gaming state, it is further stored in the RAM 41c. By referring to the value of the RT flag, and selecting the lottery table for normal use in which the target combination of the internal lottery and the number of determination values thereof are stored according to the type of RT specified from the value, The lottery of the target combination corresponding to each gaming state and RT type will be performed with the winning probability corresponding to each gaming state and RT type.

  Normal / RT0 is normal / RT1 when the promoted replay wins (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected and is stopped in the order in which the promoted replay wins), normal / RT1, normal / RT2 Shifts when the game is completed due to the consumption of the specified number of games. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games as the RT remaining game number. Is set. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to normal / RT0, the normal / RT0 shifts to the normal / RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or to the normal / RT2 by winning the special replay It ends when the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or 2 inside.

  Normal / RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4, or when a fall replay wins at normal / RT0. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0001 indicating RT1, and 1000 is set as the RT remaining game number. The normal RT1 is such that the RT remaining game count is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game count becomes 0 after digesting the specified game count (1000G in the present embodiment). The process ends when the transition is made to normal / RT0 or the special role is won and the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2.

  Normal / RT2 shifts when a special replay wins in normal / RT0 or normal / RT3. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0010 indicating RT2, and 30 is set as the number of remaining RT games. In normal / RT2, the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and when the prescribed number of games (30G in the present embodiment) is consumed, the number of remaining RT games becomes zero. Transition to normal / RT0, SP replay wins and transition to normal / RT3, transitional event stops and transition to normal / RT1, or special role is won and internal 1 or internal 2 It ends by moving to.

  Normal / RT3 shifts when SP replay wins in normal / RT2. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0011 indicating RT3, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games as the RT remaining game number. Is set. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to normal / RT3, whether or not the normal / RT3 shifts to the normal / RT2 with the special replay winning, or the transition outcome stops and shifts to the normal / RT1 When the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or the inside 2, it ends.

  Normal / RT4 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0011 indicating RT3, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games as the RT remaining game number. Is set. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal / RT4, the normal / RT4 stops the transition and moves to the RT1, or the special role is elected and moves to the internal 1 or the internal 2 To finish.

  The inside 1 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0001 indicating 1 in the inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the inside 1 finishes when the special role that triggered the transition to the inside 1 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  The inside 2 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0010 indicating 2 inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, inside 2 ends regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside 2 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins in 1 and 2 inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0100 indicating RB, the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 12 games or winning 6 times.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB (RB), the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 provides an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that can execute a navigation effect in which an internal lottery result is notified. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the gaming state and the transition status of RT according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the routine shifts to normal / RT4.

  In normal / RT4, when the transition is stopped, the transition is made to RT1, and when the special role is elected, the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2 according to the type of the special role won.

  In normal / RT4, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop. Therefore, any of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, the right bell 1-4 can be won and the small role can be won in the normal RT 4 which has been shifted to after the end of RB or BB (RB) If not, the process moves to normal RT1.

  Normally, in RT1, the special role is not won, the promotion replay is not won, the specified number of games (1000G) is consumed, or the promotion replay wins, and the normal role is transferred to RT0, and the special role is won Depending on the type of the special role that has been won, the game moves to the inside 1 or 2 inside.

  Usually ・ Replay GR1-6 wins in RT1, and the promotion replay wins when the stop order is correct. Therefore, in normal ・ RT1, replay GR1-6 wins and corrects in the order of stop. It will shift to RT0.

  In normal / RT0, if the fall replay wins, or if the transition is stopped, it moves to normal / RT1, and if the special replay wins, it moves to normal / RT2, and the special role is won. Depending on the type of the special role, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside.

  Usually, the replays GR11 to 16 are won at RT0, the promotion replay wins when the stopping order is correct, and the fall replay wins when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 25 are elected in normal / RT0 and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won, and if the answer is incorrect, the fall replay is won. In addition, in the case of normal / RT0, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, in normal / RT0, the replay GRs 21 to 25 are elected and the stop order is correct, so that the transition is made to normal / RT2 and the replay GRs 11 to 16 are elected and the stop order is incorrect or the left bell 1 -4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 are elected, and if it is not possible to win a small role, it will shift to normal · RT1.

  Normally, in RT2, the special role is not won, SP replay is not won, and the regular game number (30G) is used to move to normal RT0, and SP replay is won to move to normal RT3, When the special role is elected, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside depending on the kind of the special role won.

  In normal / RT2, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are won, and the SP replay wins when the stop order is correct. Further, in the normal / RT2, when any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in normal / RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are elected, and when the stopping order is correct, the routine proceeds to normal / RT3. Will be transferred to normal / RT1 if the winning combination is not successful.

  In normal / RT3, when the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and when the transition roll stops, it moves to normal / RT1, and the special role is elected. Transition to Medium 1 or Internal 2

  In normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, the SP replay or the normal replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the special replay is won if the answer is incorrect. Further, in the normal / RT3, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome is stopped. For this reason, in normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, and the stop order becomes incorrect, so the routine proceeds to normal / RT2, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 If either of them wins and the small combination cannot be won, the routine will shift to RT1.

  In the inside 1 and 2, the special role that triggers the transition to the inside wins a transition to RB or BB (RB).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming state flag is assigned to the general work that is initialized when the setting is changed in the area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, while the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are In the area of the RAM 41c, it is assigned to an important work that is not initialized when the setting is changed.

  For this reason, when the setting is changed in the normal gaming state, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, but the value of the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are changed. Since the previous state is maintained, when the setting is changed in the normal gaming state, the RT type before the setting change and the number of remaining RT games are inherited even after the setting is changed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the inside 1 or the inside 2, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0 and then the state is changed. Until the RB or BB (RB) ends, the value of the RT flag is maintained at 0000 indicating RT0.

  For this reason, when the setting is changed in the inside 1 and 2, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained, but is always 0000 indicating RT0. Therefore, when the setting is changed in the inside, the normal gaming state RT0 is always set.

  Similarly, when the setting is changed in BB (RB), the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained, but 0000 indicating RT0 is always set. Since it is set, even when the setting is changed in BB (RB), it always becomes the normal gaming state RT0.

  Even in the case of a slot machine that can maintain the game state before the change even if the setting is changed, an extremely advantageous game state such as a bonus is generally initialized before opening the store. For this reason, in a conventional slot machine, a specific game state that is extremely advantageous to the player is ended by changing the setting, but in order to specify whether the game state before the setting change is a specific game state, The data indicating the state is maintained, and after the setting change, when the data indicating the specific gaming state is set, the data indicating the specific gaming state is initialized at that time and the gaming state is set again. When the setting is changed in a specific gaming state, to initialize the gaming state after the change, the data initialized after the change, that is, the data that is not required after the setting change is maintained. It was necessary to keep.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the data before the change is maintained for the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, while the value before the setting is changed for the game state flag. Since it is initialized and updated to a value indicating the normal gaming state, only the probability of the internal lottery specified by the RT flag and the number of remaining games can be taken over even after the setting is changed, and is specified by the gaming state flag. The probability of the internal lottery can be initialized by changing the setting. Then, when a value indicating a specific gaming state (a value indicating internal or BB (RB)) is set as the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized and specified as the gaming state flag. When the value indicating the gaming state is set, the lottery is performed using only the lottery table specified from the gaming state flag without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. If the setting is changed while the gaming state flag indicating the specific gaming state is set, the gaming state flag, the RT flag, and the number of remaining RT games are initialized after the setting is changed. Therefore, only the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are maintained even after the setting is changed, and the gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is maintained. When the setting is changed while the game is set, the game state flag is also set without retaining data that is not used after the setting change, that is, data that becomes unnecessary after the setting change as in the past. The RT flag can also be initialized.

  In addition, when the setting is changed in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, after the setting change, in addition to the gaming state flag and the RT flag, the number of remaining RT games is also initialized. Therefore, when a setting change is made in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, regardless of the number of games since the gaming state flag is set, Since all of the same state, that is, the gaming state flag, the RT flag, and the RT remaining number of games are initialized, there is no unfairness to the player depending on the timing of the setting change. Fairness can be ensured.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery is performed, the game state flag is first referred to, and the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag only when the game state flag indicates a game state other than the specific game state. At the same time, when the game state flag indicates a specific game state, the lottery table used for the specific game state is selected without referring to the RT flag and the lottery is performed. For this reason, after referring to the RT flag and then referring to the gaming state flag, if it is determined that the gaming state flag is a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state, a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state flag is displayed. The process of selecting the RT flag is wasted, but only when the gaming state flag is first referred to and the gaming state flag indicates a gaming state other than the specific gaming state as in the present embodiment, the RT flag By selecting the lottery table with reference to, it is possible to omit the process of referring to the RT flag that does not affect the lottery table when the game state flag indicating the specific game state is set.

  In the present embodiment, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized when a game state flag indicating a state in which 1 or 2 inside, that is, a special role is won, is set as a specific game state. If the game status flag indicating the internal 1 or 2 is set, the lottery table only using the lottery table specified from the game status flag is used instead of the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the state where the special role is elected, only the setting change is made, and the game state flag and the RT flag are initialized, so the game store is closed with the special role elected being carried over. In that case, if you want to initialize the state where the special role is elected, and also want to initialize the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, you only need to change the settings, so the next morning until the opening of the store Work can be to be done efficiently in order to end a state in which the winning has been carried over a special role as a preparation to welcome the skill person.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RT flag and the RT remaining number of games are initialized even when RB or BB (RB) as a specific gaming state, that is, a gaming state flag indicating a bonus advantageous to the player is set. If the game state flag indicating RB or BB (RB) is set, the game state flag is specified without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. Since the lottery is performed using only the lottery table, only the setting is changed in RB and BB (RB), and the gaming state flag and the RT flag are initialized, so during RB or BB (RB) When the amusement store is closed, RB and BB (RB) are initialized, and the RT flag and RT remaining game number are also initialized. Requires therefore, it is possible to perform RB in preparation to welcome the player until the next morning opening, the work for finishing the BB (RB) efficiently.

  In the present embodiment, when the RB or BB (RB) ends, that is, when a specific gaming state ends, the RT flag indicating RT4 is different from the RT flag when initializing the RT flag, that is, the RT flag indicating RT0. It is possible to set different RT flag states depending on whether the setting is changed in a specific gaming state or the setting is changed after the end of the specific gaming state. In other words, when a store is closed in a specific gaming state, the game store can select whether to change the setting while maintaining the specific gaming state or to change the setting after the specific gaming state is ended. It is possible to select whether the RT state is RT0 or RT4.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed in a specific gaming state among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, the expected number of games until the transition to another gaming state or another RT (average) RT0 in the normal gaming state with the smallest number of games), so when the setting is changed in a specific gaming state, it is possible to change to another gaming state or RT with a small number of games. The game store can easily select whether to keep RT0 or change to another gaming state or RT.

  In addition, among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, RT0 in the normal gaming state that shifts when the setting is changed in a specific gaming state is a different gaming state or other RT regardless of the number of games after the transition. Since there is no need to select the number of RT games to be transferred when changing settings, there is no need to select another game state or other RT until the specified number of games is consumed. When the setting is changed in the gaming state, it is possible to prevent the gaming store from being restricted from changing to another gaming state or RT. Furthermore, among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, RT0 in the normal gaming state that shifts when the setting is changed in the specific gaming state, that is, RT that shifts simultaneously when shifting to the specific gaming state is the number of games. When the setting is changed in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, the RT0 after the setting is changed regardless of the number of games since the gaming state flag is set. Since the conditions for shifting from one RT to another do not change depending on the state before the setting change, it will not be unfair to the player depending on the timing of the setting change, so that the fairness of the game can be ensured. it can.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery is performed, the game state flag is first referred to, and the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag only when the game state flag indicates a game state other than the specific game state. In addition, when the gaming state flag indicates a specific gaming state, the lottery table used for the specific gaming state is selected without referring to the RT flag, that is, the lottery table is selected, that is, the gaming state flag is referred to with priority. The RT flag is referred to only when necessary, but a lottery table used for internal lottery may be specified using both the value of the gaming state flag and the value of the RT flag.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs the startup process (sub) shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sn1), access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 6 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa16 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 6 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting change command is received, a setting reception command flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  When a return command is received or when a setting change command is received, it is determined whether there is backup data in the RAM 91c. Whether or not there is backup data in the RAM 91c is confirmed by, for example, whether or not there is a backup flag set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process described later (Sn6). When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and the startup process is performed, the start-up of the effect control board 90 is normal, and thus the backup flag should be set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process. Therefore, if the backup flag is not set in step Sn6, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. That is, the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and normal startup processing is not performed, and for example, an illegal act such as transmitting an illegal radio wave to the effect control board 90 is performed, and the effect control board 90 rises. It will not be normal. Therefore, in this case, 10 games are set in the penalty counter (Sn12), and the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). Thereafter, a command abnormality notification indicating that the command has not been normally transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed (Sn13a). The command abnormality notification is performed by displaying a message such as “command abnormality” from the liquid crystal display 51, for example. As described above, in the present embodiment, when an illegal act of short-circuiting the command transmission line 312 is performed, the driving of the sub-control unit 91 is stopped. When the driving of the sub control unit 91 is stopped, the power interruption process (sub) in FIG. 28 is not executed, and the backup flag for the process of St2 in FIG. 28 is not set. It is determined as “N”, and the RAM is initialized in Sn13. Therefore, when the RAM is initialized, it is assumed that there is an abnormality at the time of command transmission, and command abnormality notification is executed. The command abnormality notification returns to the original state when a predetermined reset operation is performed, for example, by a game store clerk operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the command abnormality notification ends, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24 is performed according to the timer interrupt. On the other hand, if it is determined in Sn6 that the backup flag is set, the data in the RAM is normal and the backup flag is cleared (Sn7).

  When the backup flag is cleared in step Sn7, the RAM parity of all storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sn8). In the Sn9 step, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in the Sn8 step is zero. When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and the activation process is performed, the RAM parity should be zero because the rise of the effect control board 90 is normal. Therefore, if the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sn9, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. That is, the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and normal activation processing is not performed, and for example, an illegal act such as transmitting an unauthorized radio wave to the effect control board 90 is performed, and the effect control board 90 is normal. It means that the rise was not done. In this case, 10 games are set in the penalty counter for setting a determination condition that is disadvantageous to the player among a plurality of types of determination conditions for determining whether or not to execute AT in the AT lottery described later. (Sn12) Further, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13). In a game with a penalty period in which the number of games is set in the penalty counter, an AT lottery is not performed depending on the type of AT lottery conditions established, and even if an AT lottery is performed, the probability of winning an AT lottery is low. In addition, when determining the number of AT games, a game number lottery is performed so that the number of games is reduced.

  In the step of Sn9, if the RAM parity is 0, it is determined whether or not the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c (Sn10).

  If the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). When the command change flag during setting change is not stored in the RAM 91c, the return process is executed based on the backed up data (Sn11). If it is determined in step Sn4 that the setting change command has not been received, whether or not the error command generated in Sa22 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 6 has been received from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sn14). If it is determined that an error command has been received, the process proceeds to step Sn15 to initialize the RAM 91c, and error processing is performed (Sn16). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, 10 games are set in the penalty counter (Sn12), and the initial value of the RAM 91c is set. Is executed (Sn13). If a normal startup is performed, the above-described setting change command or return command should have been received. However, if a command for changing settings or a return command has not been received, it can be determined that a normal startup has not occurred and an abnormal startup has occurred due to fraud. Is not received, 10 games are set in the penalty counter.

  After the return process is performed in Sn11, it is determined whether or not the game counter 1 command transmitted from the main control unit 41c is received in the activation process (main) in FIG. 6 (Sn17). When a game counter 1 command is received, whether or not the count value indicated by the received game counter 1 command and the count value indicated by the game counter 1 command backed up in the game counter 1 command storage area are the same value Is determined (Sn18). If it is determined in Sn17 that the game counter 1 command has not been received, or if it is determined in Sn18 that the count value is not the same value, the consecutive winning number counter set in the RAM 91c is cleared (Sn19). ). Next, two games are set in the penalty counter (Sn20). Next, a command abnormality notification indicating that the command has not been normally transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed (Sn20a). The command abnormality notification is performed by displaying a message such as “command abnormality” from the liquid crystal display 51, for example. The command abnormality notification returns to the original state when a predetermined reset operation is performed, for example, by a game store clerk operating the reset / setting switch 38. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  As described above, it is possible to recognize from outside that there is a possibility that command transmission / reception may not have been performed normally by performing an illegal act by performing command abnormality notification in Sn13a or Sn20a. Can be effectively prevented.

  If it is determined in Sn18 that the count values are not the same, there is a possibility that an illegal act such as forcibly generating a power interruption and forcibly rewriting or initializing data in the RAM 91c has been performed. is there. For this reason, when it is determined in Sn18 that the count values are not the same, the consecutive winning number counter is cleared and two games are set in the penalty counter. Thereby, fraud can be prevented more reliably.

  Note that the continuous winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the bell has continued to win in consecutive games. As will be described in detail later, when the count value of the consecutive winning number counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, “3”), that is, when the bell wins continuously for a predetermined number of times, the AT lottery process of FIG. In AT, an AT lottery is performed using a consecutive winning table that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode table.

  If a power interruption occurs accidentally at almost the same timing as the game counter 1 command is transmitted, such as when a power interruption occurs immediately after the start switch 7 is pressed, the game counter 1 is sent from the main control unit 41. Even if the command is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 cannot normally receive the command, and the count value indicated by the game counter 1 command cannot be stored in the command buffer. In such a case, for example, even if the count value indicated by the game counter 1 command retransmitted after power interruption is advanced by one, it may be allowed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the game counter 1 command is retransmitted at the time of power failure recovery is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. It may be determined whether or not the game counter 2 command backed up by the unit 91 matches. Further, for example, both the game counter 1 command and the game counter 2 command are retransmitted, and it is determined whether or not they match the game counter 1 command and the game counter 2 command that are backed up by the sub-control unit 91, respectively. It may be.

  Further, in addition to the determination of the RAM parity, it may be determined whether the destructive diagnosis data is normal as in the start-up process (main), thereby determining whether the rise is normal. In the embodiment for determining whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal, when the system reset is performed due to an unauthorized action, the destructive diagnosis data does not exist and the destructive diagnosis data exists. The data itself may not be normal. Therefore, when determining whether or not the data for destructive diagnosis is normal, it may be determined whether or not there is data for destructive diagnosis, or may be determined whether the data of the data for destructive diagnosis is normal, Both of these may be determined.

  Further, in the activation process (sub) in the present embodiment, the RAM parity is calculated on the condition that the return command or the setting change command is received, and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity is 0. Although it is determined whether or not the rising of 90 is normal, it may be determined on the condition that one of the commands is received, or on the condition that each command is received. Also good. In particular, if it is not determined whether or not the rising is normal when a command for changing settings is received, the processing load of the startup process (sub) can be reduced. Furthermore, when a return command or a setting change command is received, it may be determined that the rising is normal without performing the rising determination. Further, for example, regardless of the reception of the command, it is determined whether the backup flag is set and the RAM parity is 0 when the effect control board 90 rises, and the backup flag is set and the RAM is set. When the parity is 0, it may be determined that the rising edge is normal, and when the backup flag is not set or the RAM parity is not 0, it may be determined that the rising edge is not normal.

  In the startup process (sub) in the present embodiment, the RAM 91c is initialized when a setting change command is received, but when the setting change command is received, the penalty counter is cleared together with the initialization of the RAM 91c. May be. As a result, the penalty counter can be arbitrarily cleared, and convenience can be improved.

  24 and 25 are flowcharts of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the CPU 91c at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sp1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sp4 and the power interruption flag is set. The process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub) to be described later.

  In Sp4, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If a command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer (Sp5).

  Next, if the sub control unit 91 is in a state where the command receiving order can be determined, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the commands are received in the correct order (Sp6). For example, when the sub control unit 91 reads each command from the command buffer, the sub control unit 91 sequentially stores the read commands in the command storage area provided in the RAM 91c. A set of game counter 1 command, RT information 2 command, internal winning command, winning number command, gaming counter 2 command, RT information 3 command, winning number command, payout number command, and game end command are stored. Then, it is determined that the command reception order can be determined. Whether the storage order is game counter 1 command → RT information 2 command → internal winning command → winning number command → game counter 2 command → RT information 3 command → winning number command → payout number command → game end command By confirming whether or not, it is possible to determine whether or not the commands are received in the correct order.

  If the command reception order is not a specific order, the consecutive winning number counter is cleared (Sp12), and two games are set in the penalty counter (Sp13). After that, the liquid crystal display 51 performs a penalty notification indicating that the later-described AT is restricted (Sp14). A command abnormality notification indicating that the command has not been normally transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed (Sp14a). The command abnormality notification is performed by displaying a message such as “command abnormality” from the liquid crystal display 51, for example. The command abnormality notification returns to the original state when a predetermined reset operation is performed, for example, by a game store clerk operating the reset / setting switch 38.

  On the other hand, in Sp6, if it is determined that the command reception order is a specific order, or if the command reception order is not in a state that can be determined, is the received command a game counter 1 command? It is determined whether or not (Sp7). If the received command is a game counter 1 command, the game counter 1 command is stored in the game counter 1 command storage area of the backup RAM (Sp8).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the count value indicated by the game counter 1 command stored in the command buffer and the count value indicated by the game counter 2 command stored in the game counter 2 command storage area are consecutive values (Sp9). .

  In Step Sp9, the game counter 2 command transmitted when the previous game rotation stopped should be stored in the game counter 2 command storage area. The newly received game counter 1 command should be set with a count value that is newly incremented and incremented by 1, so that the game counter 2 stored in the game counter 2 command storage area is set. With respect to the count value indicated by the command, the count value indicated by the newly received game counter 1 command should be an incremented value by 1, and should be a continuous value. Therefore, by confirming whether or not the count value is a continuous value, an illegal act of making the command incommunicable, such as connecting or disconnecting the connector between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90, is performed. It can be determined whether or not it has been broken. For specific examples of determining Sp9 when an illegal act is performed, FIG. 38 (1-1), FIG. 38 (2-1), FIG. 39 (3-1), and FIG. ), FIG. 41 (2-1), FIG. 42 (3-1), and FIG. 42 (4-1).

  If it is determined in Sp9 that the count value is not a continuous value, the consecutive winning number counter is cleared (Sp12), and two games are set in the penalty counter (Sp13). Then, penalty notification is started (Sp14). Further, a command abnormality notification indicating that the command has not been normally transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed (Sp14a). The command abnormality notification is performed by displaying a message such as “command abnormality” from the liquid crystal display 51, for example. The command abnormality notification returns to the original state when a predetermined reset operation is performed, for example, by a game store clerk operating the reset / setting switch 38.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sp9 that the count value is a continuous value, it is determined whether or not the RT information 2 command has been received (Sp10). When the RT information 2 command is received, the RT state update process is performed by rewriting the RT state written in the RAM 91c to the state indicated by the RT information 2 command (Sp11).

  Next, in Sp15, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received (Sp15). When the internal winning command is received, an effect pattern selection process is performed, and an effect pattern corresponding to the internal winning result is selected (Sp16).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game counter 2 command has been received (Sp20). When the game counter 2 command is received, the game counter 2 command is stored in the game counter 2 command storage area of the backup RAM (Sp21).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the count value indicated by the game counter 2 command stored in the game counter 2 command storage area and the count value indicated by the game counter 1 command stored in the game counter 1 command storage area are the same value. Determine (Sp22).

  In step Sp22, the game counter 1 command transmitted at the start of the current game should be stored in the game counter 1 command storage area. Since the value of the game counter is incremented by 1 at the start of the game and is not updated again during the game, the same value is set for the newly received game counter 2 command. It is a trap. Therefore, by confirming whether or not the count value is the same value, an illegal act of making the command incapable of communication is performed, such as connecting or disconnecting the connector between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. It can be determined whether or not. In addition, about the specific example which determines Sp22 when fraud is performed, FIG. 38 (1-2), FIG. 38 (2-2), FIG. 40 (4-3), FIG. 41 (1-2) ), FIG. 41 (2-2), and FIG. 42 (4-2).

  When it is determined in Sp22 that the count values are not the same value, the consecutive winning number counter is cleared (Sp27), and two games are set in the penalty counter (Sp28). Then, penalty notification is started (Sp29). Further, a command abnormality notification indicating that the command has not been normally transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed (Sp29a). The command abnormality notification is performed by displaying a message such as “command abnormality” from the liquid crystal display 51, for example. The command abnormality notification returns to the original state when a predetermined reset operation is performed, for example, by a game store clerk operating the reset / setting switch 38.

  Next, when it is determined in Sp22 that the count values are the same value, it is determined whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received (Sp23). When the reel rotation start command is received, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the penalty counter (Sp26).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a winning number command has been received (Sp30). When the winning number command is received, the winning number counting process shown in FIG. 26 is executed as described in detail later (Sp31).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received (Sp32). When it is determined that the reel stop command has been received, a penalty game number determination process shown in FIG. 36 is executed as described in detail later (Sp33).

  Next, it is determined whether another command has been received (Sp34). When other commands are received, processing according to the received commands is performed (Sp35).

  Next, the command stored in the buffer is cleared (Sp36). After clearing the command, as will be described in detail later, an AT lottery process shown in FIG. 31 is performed (Sp37a). After the AT lottery process, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 32, an AT execution process for executing a game at the AT is performed (Sp37b).

  In the present embodiment, the count value of the penalty counter is subtracted when the reel rotation start command is received at Sp23, but may be subtracted when the reel stop command is received at Sp32.

  After the AT execution process ends, it is determined whether or not a penalty is being notified (Sp38). If a penalty notification is being made, it is determined whether a penalty notification termination condition is satisfied (Sp39). Specific examples of the end condition include that the game has ended, that a predetermined end switch has been turned on, and that a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of notification. If it is determined that the termination condition is satisfied, the penalty notification is terminated (Sp40), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the termination condition is not satisfied, the penalty notification is continued and the process is terminated.

  As described above, by performing command abnormality notification in Sp14a or Sp29a, it is possible to recognize from the outside that there is a possibility that an illegal act has been performed and the command transmission / reception has not been performed normally. Can be effectively prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the winning count process of Sp31 in FIG. 25, it is first determined whether or not Bell has won based on the received winning number command (Sg1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the type of winning combination indicated by the received winning number command is a Bell winning combination with a bell symbol. When it is determined that Bell has won, the count value of the consecutive winning number counter is incremented by “1” (Sg2). On the other hand, if it is determined that the bell has not won a prize, the consecutive winning number counter is cleared (Sg3). With these processes, it is possible to determine whether or not the bell has continuously won.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (sub) executed when the sub control unit 91 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (sub) described above.

  In the power interruption process (sub), first, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (St1). Although the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, they are not saved here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, a backup flag is set (St2). Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 91c becomes 0 (St3), and access to the RAM 91c is performed. It is prohibited (St4).

  Thereafter, the voltage decreases, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub-control unit 91 determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. In this case, the control state is restored to the control state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data necessary for the return of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time of input.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery processing to determine whether or not to control AT by executing AT lottery processing. In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the AT lottery is executed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. In the AT lottery, it is determined whether to give the number of navigation stocks and how much the number of navigation stocks is given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, it is controlled by AT for a predetermined number of games (30G, 50G, 70G, 90G, 111G, 222G, 333G, 555G in this embodiment), during which the navigation effect is produced. Executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  28 to 30 are diagrams for explaining an example of a table referred to in the AT lottery.

  The AT lottery conditions are composed of Condition 1, Condition 2, and Condition 3. The condition 1 is satisfied when the above-mentioned cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries) that are lottery targets for internal lottery or SP replays that are lottery targets for internal lottery are won in RT0 to RT4. Condition 2 is satisfied when BB or RB ends. Condition 3 is satisfied when the number of consecutive winnings of the bell reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 times).

  Normal / RT0-4, when the lottery mode is the normal mode (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or when the SP replay is won and the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, FIG. 28 (a) The AT lottery is performed with reference to the normal mode table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and based on the internal winning command, cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or Specify that you won the SP replay. In addition, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the normal mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 28A is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 95%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 5%. As shown, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 0.05 (= 0 × 95) from the sum of the Navi stock number × winning rate. % + 1 × 5%).

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 28A is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery will be performed so that the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of Navistock will be determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. Is expected to be 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks x winning rate .

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 28 (a) is referred to, if the winning combination is the middle cherry or the SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at 70%, and the navigation stock at 20%. As the number is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the stock number × winning rate.

  Normally, when RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability A mode, when the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or SP replay is won and the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, FIG. AT lottery is performed with reference to the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and based on the internal winning command, cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or Specify that you won the SP replay. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability A mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 28B is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0% at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 1, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. The expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be configured is 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of Navistock x winning rate ing.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 28B is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 28 (b) is referenced, if the winning combination is a middle cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is calculated as 2.2 from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  Normally, when RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, when the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or SP replay is won and the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, FIG. AT lottery is performed with reference to the table for high probability B mode shown in (c). The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and based on the internal winning command, cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or Specify that you won the SP replay. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability B mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 28C is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 28C is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 3, and the number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 2.2 (= 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 28 (c) is referred to, RT0, 1, and 4 are used, and if the winning combination is a middle-stage cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is 3 at a rate of 100%. As determined, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 3 (= 3 × 100%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate It is comprised so that it may become.

  If the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 28 (c) is referred to, RT2 and RT3, and if the winning combination is SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and 20% The number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at the rate of 10% and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at the rate of 10%. The number of stocks is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate.

  As described above, when the normal / RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability A mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode. Furthermore, when the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode and the high probability A mode.

  Further, when the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied by the end of the BB and no penalty is given to the player, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the first penalty-less table shown in FIG. Note that the sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of BB based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41.

  When the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 29 (a) is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is 0 at a rate of 70% at the end of BB1 to BB3 (at the end of BB accompanying winning of BB1 to BB3). AT, so that the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 5%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 5%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in a single AT lottery is 0.45 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 5) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate % + 3 × 5%).

  When the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 29A is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 100% at the end of BB4 (at the end of BB accompanying the winning of BB4). Thus, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 3 (= 3 × 100%) from the sum of the Navi stock number × winning rate It is configured.

  As described above, at the end of BB1 to BB3, the winning of navigation stock can be expected, while at the end of BB4, the winning of three navigation stocks is confirmed.

  Further, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied by the end of the RB and no penalty is given to the player, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the second penalty-free table shown in FIG. Note that the sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of the RB based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41. The sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to produce an effect called “Janken Chance” in each game during the RB. The janken chance is determined by janken according to the winning combination of the game and the first stop reel selected by the player, and the aforementioned winning / losing points are given according to the result.

  When the second penalty-free table shown in FIG. 29 (b) is referred, the number of navigation stocks is determined at the winning rate corresponding to the number of winning / losing points awarded at the Janken chance performed in each game in the RB. Thus, an AT lottery is performed.

  Specifically, at 0 to 7 points, the AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at 95% and the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 5%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained by lottery is configured to be 0.05 (= 0 × 95% + 1 × 5%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate.

  In 8-15 points, the number of Navistock is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%. AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the ratio of, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is calculated from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate, It is configured to be 0.42 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%).

  At 16-23 points, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at 70%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at 20%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at 10%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 8% + 3 × 2%).

  At 24-31 points, the AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at 80% and the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at 20%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be configured is 2.2 (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%), based on the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate.

  At 32 points or more, AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 100%, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is the number of navigation stocks X It is configured to be 3 (= 3 x 100%) from the sum of the winning rates.

  As described above, at the end of the RB, the expected value of the winning number of the navigation stock differs depending on the number of winning / losing points acquired during the RB, and the more the winning / losing point number, the more winning the number of navigation stocks can be expected. In particular, if you win 16 or more points, you will win 1 or more Navi stocks. If you win 32 or more points, you will win 3 or more Navi stocks. Is confirmed.

  Further, when the value 2 is set in the penalty counter, that is, when the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the penalty period, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the penalty granting table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of BB or RB based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41. As will be described later, when the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied during the penalty period, since the AT lottery is not performed, the penalty granting table is not used.

  When the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 29 (c) is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is set to 0 at a rate of 99% regardless of whether the finished bonus is BB or RB and the type of finished BB. AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 1%, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is the number of navigation stocks × winning From the sum of the rates, it is configured to be 0.01 (= 0 × 99% + 1 × 1%).

  In this way, in the penalty period, there is a higher possibility that the number of navigation stocks is smaller than when the BB ends or the RB ends at times other than the penalty period. In addition, the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 29C obtains a larger number of navigation stocks than the first penalty-free table and the second penalty-free table shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B. It will be the most disadvantageous for the player.

  Further, when the condition 3 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied by a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) of the bell, AT lottery is performed with reference to the privilege granting table shown in FIG. Note that the sub-control unit 91 specifies the number of consecutive wins for the bell from the continuous wins counter.

  When the privilege granting table shown in FIG. 30 (a) is referred to, the AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at a rate of 20%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 2.2 (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate It is configured.

  Therefore, when the bell wins a predetermined number of times in the normal mode, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery than when winning the middle cherries and SP replay in the normal mode. Increase and be advantageous to the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the lottery condition is satisfied is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91, and AT lottery is performed when the lottery condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (b), in the AT lottery, when the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, and a penalty is given to the player. A table corresponding to the lottery mode (normal mode table, high probability A mode table, high probability B mode table) is referred to. On the other hand, when condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, when a penalty is awarded to the player, the penalty granting table is referred to, and when no penalty is given to the player, there is no penalty table (no first penalty) Table, table without second penalty). Further, when the AT lottery condition 3 is established, when a penalty is given to the player, the AT lottery is not performed, and when no penalty is given to the player, the consecutive winning table is referred.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the AT lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the condition 3 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, that is, whether or not the count value of the continuous winning number counter reaches a predetermined value. Is determined (Sq11). When the condition 3 is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the penalty counter is 0 (Sq12). When it is determined that the penalty counter is 0, the consecutive winning table shown in FIG. 30A is selected (Sq13). And the sub-control part 91 performs AT lottery with reference to the selected table (Sq4). When the AT lottery is won (Sq5), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq6). If it is determined in Sq12 that the penalty counter is not 0 (that is, during the penalty period), the process is terminated without performing the AT lottery. Thus, even if Condition 3 is satisfied, AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, and the provision of AT is restricted.

  If it is determined in Sq11 that the condition 3 is not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery condition 2 is satisfied, that is, whether the BB ends or the RB ends (Sq1). . When the condition 2 is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the penalty counter is 0 (Sq2). When the penalty counter is 0 (that is, not during the penalty period), at the end of the BB, the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 29 (a), and at the end of the RB, the first counter shown in FIG. 29 (b). A table without 2 penalty is selected (Sq3). When it is determined in Sq2 that the penalty counter is not 0 (that is, during the penalty period), the penalty shown in FIG. 29 (c) is obtained at either the end of the BB or the end of the RB. A grant table is selected (Sq7). And the sub-control part 91 performs AT lottery with reference to the selected table (Sq4). When the AT lottery is won (Sq5), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq6). As described above, even if the condition 2 is satisfied, the penalty granting table is selected during the penalty period, which is a disadvantageous determination condition for the player in determining whether to control to the AT.

  On the other hand, in Sq1, if the sub-control unit 91 determines that the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is not satisfied, whether or not the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, that is, at the time of winning the cherry or SP replay Whether or not (Sq8). When it is determined that the condition 1 is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the penalty counter is 0 (Sq9). If the penalty counter is 0 (that is, not during the penalty period), a table (normal mode table, high probability A mode table, high probability B mode table) corresponding to the lottery mode is selected. (Sq10). Then, the AT lottery is executed with reference to the selected table (Sq4). When the AT lottery is won (Sq5), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq6). In Sq9, when it is determined that the penalty counter is not 0 (that is, during the penalty period), the process is terminated without performing the AT lottery. Thus, even if Condition 1 is satisfied, AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, which is a disadvantageous determination condition for the player in determining whether or not to control to AT. Also, in Sq8, when it is determined that the condition 1 is not satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined in Sq1 that the AT lottery condition 2 is not satisfied, it is determined in Sq8 whether the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, and the condition 1 When it is determined that the penalty counter is 0 in Sq9, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery condition 2 is not satisfied. In the next step, the AT lottery is determined. It may be determined whether or not the penalty counter is 0 without determining whether or not the condition 1 is satisfied, and if the penalty counter is not 0, the process may be terminated without performing the AT lottery. In this case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, the control burden associated with the AT lottery process can be reduced.

  Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  When the number of navigation stocks is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag, and the AT flag is set. Update (Sq6).

  For example, when an AT lottery is performed when an AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. Updating to the AT flag corresponding to the AT lottery result is, for example, adding the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. It may be possible to rewrite the number of navigation stocks to an AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control to the AT based on the AT flag that is set according to the result of the AT lottery by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is normal RT1-4. to manage.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls to AT when the AT flag is specified from the AT flag in normal / RT1. That is, when navigation stock remains, AT control is started. In the period from normal / RT1 to normal / RT0, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks.

  When it is controlled by AT and when it is controlled from normal / RT1 to normal / RT0, or when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in normal / RT0 or normal / RT2, the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by one. Until the start condition for the AT is established and the navigation effect of the predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, the number of games won in the game number lottery described later, N games in the figure) is executed. It is controlled to ART which is RT and AT with high winning probability. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  When the sub-control unit 91 consumes 1 navigation stock in the AT management process, that is, when a transition from normal / RT1 to normal / RT0 or when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in normal / RT0 or normal / RT2, The number-of-games lottery for determining the number of games for which the navigation effect is executed is executed.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the AT execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the AT execution process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c by the process of Sq6 in FIG. 31 (Sm1). If the AT flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the AT flag is set, it is determined whether command abnormality notification is performed by Sn13a in FIG. 22, Sn20a in FIG. 23, Sp14a in FIG. 24, or Sp29a in FIG. 25 (Sm2). If command abnormality notification is being performed, the process is terminated. When the command abnormality notification is performed, it is determined whether or not the navigation target combination is won based on the winning number command from the main control unit 41 (Sm3). If the winning combination is not selected, the process is terminated. When the navigation target combination is won, a navigation effect is executed (Sm4).

  As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed when the command abnormality notification is performed, the number of consecutive winnings of the specific winning combination is increased by not recognizing the reel stop command as described above, or the reel stop command is not recognized. Thus, it is possible to prevent an illegal act caused by hindering normal transmission / reception of a command, such as an illegal act of performing a navigation effect without decreasing the predetermined number of navigation effects.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the number-of-games lottery is performed with reference to Tables 1 to 4. In the game number lottery, the number of games of 30G, 50G, 70G, 90G, 111G, 222G, 333G, and 555G is determined by lottery. When table 1 is referenced, the average number of games selected is about 40G. When table 2 is referenced, the average number of games selected is about 45G. When table 3 is referenced, the average number selected. The number of games is about 50G, and when the table 4 is referenced, the average number of games selected is determined to be about 60G.

  These tables 1 to 4 are transferred to a table having a larger average number of games by winning a table transfer lottery in a table transfer lottery process described later. As a trigger for the table transfer lottery, even if the navigation stock remains in the AT, the latent lottery is won and the navigation effect is not executed. If the game shifts to RT4 once, the normal replay is performed during the AT. There are cases where a prize has been won more than a certain number of times. Then, these tables are transferred to a table with a small average number of games when, for example, the transition outcomes are complete in a state where RT4 and no navigation stock remain.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the table migration lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the table transfer lottery process, it is first determined whether or not a lottery condition is satisfied (Sb1). If the lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the penalty counter is 0 (Sb2). If the penalty counter is not 0, the sub-control unit 91 forcibly sets the table 1 by setting the table type stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c to the table 1 (Sb3). On the other hand, if the penalty counter is 0, a table transfer lottery is performed (Sb4). In this way, during the penalty period, the average number of games in the AT is set to Table 1, which is the smallest compared to the tables 2 to 4, so that it is disadvantageous for the player when determining the number of games in the AT. Become. Thereby, the willingness to perform a fraudulent act can be reduced, and it becomes effective in suppressing a fraudulent act.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 consumes one navigation stock, and executes a game number notification effect for notifying the determined number of AT games when the number of AT games is determined by the number-of-games lottery. In the game number notification effect, when one navigation stock is consumed, the player is prompted to operate the effect switch 56, and the effect is to notify the number of games in response to the operation of the effect switch 56. It is.

  In the game number notification effect, if the number of games won in the game number lottery is 90 or less, the number of games won in response to one operation of the effect switch 56 is notified, and 111 or more If the number of games is won, after 90 games have been informed once, the operation of the effect switch 56 is further urged and finally determined in response to the operation of the effect switch 56 in that state. The number of games played is notified, and the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  Note that, when the betting number setting operation is performed without operating the effect switch 56 and the game number notification effect is cancelled, the number of games is counted while displaying “???” as the number of games. Is started, and an effect is struck as to whether or not the AT ends for each number of games that can be won in the game number lottery. For this reason, the player can know the number of AT games accompanying the navigation stock by operating the effect switch 56 at the time of consumption of the navigation stock, and can operate the effect switch 56 without operating the effect switch 56. By canceling the notification effect, it is possible to choose not to know how long it will last until the AT ends and to maintain the expectation until the end.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of games won in the game number lottery in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 controls to AT during a period until the number of games in the RAM 91c becomes zero. When the number of games remains and the target role of navigation is won, a navigation effect is executed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and controls to non-AT when the remaining number of games becomes 0 in ART. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 86 (a), when normal / RT0 or normal / RT2, there is a higher possibility that the transition outcomes are aligned, and the possibility of being controlled to normal / RT1 is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, when the target role of the navigation effect is won, 1 is consumed and the number of games is drawn. The AT is controlled until a navigation effect is performed over the number of won games. Then, the number of navigation stocks is also 0, and the number of navigations is also 0, so that the AT ends.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state when the AT flag is specified by the AT management process. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1-6 when it is normal / RT1, replay GR11-16, replay GR21-25 when it is normal / RT0, and replay GR31 when it is normal / RT2. ~ 36. Further, in normal / RT0 to RT3, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  As a navigation effect when winning the replays GR1 to GR6, a push order for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR2, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR3 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 4 is won, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR5, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 6 is won, a message such as “Right Middle Left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, a push order for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR11. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 12, a message such as “Middle right and left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 13, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 14, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 15 is won, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 16 is won, a message such as “right middle left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As a navigation effect when winning replays GR21 to GR25, a push order for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 21. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 22 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the replay GR 23 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 24 is won, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 25 is won, a message such as “Right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect (excluding RT3) when the replays GR31 to 36 are won, the push order for winning the SP replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the replay GR 31 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 32 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 33 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 34, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 35, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 36 is won, a message such as “right middle left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect (a specific example will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42) when one of the push order bells is won, a push order for reliably winning a right-down bell or middle bell is notified. Is done. For example, when winning the left bell, the left reel is stopped as the first stop reel, so that the right falling bell can be reliably won, so “left!” For stopping the left reel as the first stop reel. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle bell is won, the middle bell can be surely won by stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel, so “medium!” For stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Also, when the right bell is won, the middle bell can be reliably won by stopping the right reel as the first stop reel, so “right!” For stopping the right reel as the first stop reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to make the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, the SP replay winning, the bell winning selected intentionally, and avoid the falling replay winning.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the AT lottery mode is the normal mode, the high probability A mode, or the high probability B mode in the AT control process. Perform a mode lottery. In the lottery mode lottery, based on a command from the main control unit 41, a predetermined lottery condition (in this embodiment, the watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) that is the lottery target of the internal lottery described above in normal / RT0 to RT4) Whether or not (at the end of AT) is established, and the lottery mode lottery is executed when established.

  As described above, the lottery mode indicates the winning probability of the number of navigation stocks applied to the AT lottery. The higher probability A mode than the normal mode and the higher probability B mode than the high probability mode A can be expected to acquire a larger number of navigation stocks.

  Usually, when the lottery mode lottery condition is established by winning the weak watermelon in RT0 to RT4, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the weak watermelon in FIG. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies weak watermelon winning based on the internal winning command.

  When the table corresponding to the weak watermelon in FIG. 35 is referenced, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 40%, and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 10%. As described above, a lottery mode lottery is performed.

  Usually, when the lottery mode lottery condition is established by winning the strong watermelon at RT0 to RT4, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the strong watermelon in FIG. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies strong watermelon winning based on the internal winning command.

  When the table corresponding to the strong watermelon in FIG. 35 is referred to, the lottery mode lottery is performed so that the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 50% and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 50%. .

  When the lottery mode lottery condition is satisfied by the end of AT, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the AT end of FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the AT end based on the AT flag and the number of remaining games, for example.

  When the table corresponding to the AT end in FIG. 35 is referred to, the lottery mode lottery is performed so that the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 80% and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 20%. .

  Further, when the high probability modes A and B are controlled, the mode drop lottery is performed at the time of winning the normal replay of normal / RT0, 1, 2, 4 and the high probability mode A is selected. If it is 4, it will shift to the normal mode with a probability of about 1/9 at the time of normal replay winning, and if it is normal / RT2, it will shift to the normal mode with a probability of about 1/60 at the time of normal replay winning. Probability mode B. If normal / RT0, 1, 4 is entered, it will shift to high probability mode A with a probability of about 1/3 of the normal replay winning, and if normal / RT2, about the normal replay winning Transition to high probability mode A with a probability of 1/20.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the penalty game number determination process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  First, in Sc1, it is determined whether or not all reel stop commands have been received for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the process proceeds to Step Sc2. In the step Sc2, it is determined whether or not the reel stop order, that is, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is correct (Sc2). Specifically, when the replays GR1 to 16 are won, whether the promotion replay is in the order of pushing the stop switch, and when the replays GR21 to 25 are won, whether the special replay is the order of pushing the stop switch, whether the replay When GR31 to 36 are won, it is determined whether or not the SP replay is in the pressing order of the stop switch to win. Further, when one of the pushing order bells is won, it is determined whether or not the pushing order is for making sure that the right falling bell or the middle bell is won. When the pressing order of the stop switch is not correct, the process proceeds to step Sc3. In the step Sc3, it is determined whether or not the value set in the penalty counter is 0 (Sc3). If the value set in the penalty counter is 0, 5 games are set in the penalty counter (Sc4). If the value set in the penalty counter is not 0, 10 games are set in the penalty counter (Sc5). In the activation process (sub) in FIG. 22, when the rise of the effect control board 90 is not normal, 10 games are set in the penalty counter. In other words, the number of games set in the penalty counter in the start-up process (sub) is not correct in the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R when the number of games is set in the penalty counter in the penalty game number determination process. It is the same as the number of games set in the case of As a result, it is not necessary to separately provide data for setting the number of games in the penalty counter in the startup process (sub), and the data amount can be reduced. Moreover, since 10 games which are more disadvantageous than 5 games are set in the penalty counter, it is effective in suppressing fraud.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the startup process (sub), when it is determined that the rise of the production control board 90 is normal, the penalty counter, the lottery mode, and the game number table are based on the backup data. It returns to the state before disconnection. However, if it is determined that the rise of the effect control board 90 is not normal, 10 games are set in the penalty counter, the lottery mode is set in the penalty period, and the game number table is set in Table 1. In the game in the section where the value is set in the penalty counter, AT lottery is not performed depending on the type of AT lottery condition, and even if AT lottery is performed, it becomes an unfavorable condition with low probability of winning the AT lottery, When winning the AT lottery and determining the number of AT games, the game number lottery is performed so that the number of games is reduced. For this reason, when a system reset is executed by an illegal act and the rise of the effect control board 90 is not normal, it is the most unfavorable determination condition for the player in determining whether to shift to the AT. Thereby, the willingness to perform a fraudulent act can be lost, and a fraudulent act can be suppressed. Moreover, in this Embodiment, since several determination conditions are set to the disadvantageous determination conditions, it is effective in suppressing fraud.

  Next, with respect to a specific example of detecting fraud by performing the processing of Sp9 in FIG. 24 and Sp22 in FIG. 25, the case where the fraud described in FIGS. 38 to 40 is performed, and FIGS. Two examples with the case where the fraudulent act demonstrated by 1 is performed are demonstrated.

  First, the example shown in FIGS. 38 to 40 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (1-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the first game, the main control unit 41 performs the first command generation and storage process Se1 shown in FIG. By processing, the count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n−1” to “n”. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 1 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp8 shown in FIG. Next, through the processing of Sp9 shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 causes the count value (sub-side stored value 61) indicated by the game counter 1 command stored in the RAM 91c and the game counter 2 stored in the RAM 91c in the previous game. It is determined whether or not the count value (sub-side stored value 62) indicated by the command is a continuous value. Since these are continuous values of n and n-1, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (1-2), when the player stops all the reels, the main control unit 41 performs the game counter 2 based on the count value n of the current game counter by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 2 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp21 shown in FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are the same value by the processing of Sp22 shown in FIG. Since these are the same value n, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (1-2), when all the reels stop and the middle bell wins, the value of the continuous winning counter is incremented by 1 (see step Sg2 in FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 38 (2-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the second game, the main control unit 41 executes the first command generation and storage process Se1 shown in FIG. 10 (a). By processing, the count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n” to “n + 1”. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n + 1 to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 1 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp8 shown in FIG. Next, through the process of Sp9 shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are continuous values. Since these are continuous values of n and n + 1, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (2-2), when the player stops all the reels, the main control unit 41 causes the game counter 2 based on the count value n + 1 of the current game counter by the process of Sk16 shown in FIG. The command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 2 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp21 shown in FIG. Next, through the processing of Sp22 shown in FIG. 25, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are the same value. Since these are the same value n + 1, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (2-2), when all the reels stop and the middle bell wins, the value of the continuous winning counter is incremented by 1 (step Sg2 in FIG. 26). As a result, the number of consecutive winnings of the bell becomes two.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (3-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the third game, the main control unit 41 performs the first command generation and storage process Se1 shown in FIG. 10 (a). Through the processing, the count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n + 1” to “n + 2”. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n + 2 to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 1 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp8 shown in FIG. Next, it is determined by the process of Sp9 shown in FIG. 24 whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are continuous values. Since these are continuous values of n + 2 and n + 1, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (3-2), here, it is assumed that when the player stops the reels 2L and 2C, the replay-replay combination is stopped on the active line LN. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16, when the replay is stopped on the active line LN when the reel 2R is stopped, the normal replay is won, but the bell symbol on the left and inside is not stopped. For the player, it is determined that the middle bell does not win. Therefore, in order to obtain a privilege by continuously winning the bell, as shown in FIG. 39 (3-2), when the reel 2 </ b> R is stopped, the normal replay is won and the continuous winning counter is not cleared. It is conceivable that an illegal act that disables communication of a winning command between the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 is performed. Specifically, for example, the connector connection between the main control board 40 and the sub control board 90 is canceled, or the signal line connecting the main control board 40 and the sub control board 90 is illegal (so-called so-called). , Hanging board) and switching on / off of the switch, transmitting an improper radio wave, or shorting the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312 so that the winning command is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. And so on.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (3-3), it is assumed that after the win command is disabled between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, the player stops all reels and the normal replay wins. . However, since the winning command cannot be communicated, the continuous winning counter is not cleared, and the number of consecutive consecutive winnings of the bell remains two.

  Further, since the command is in a communication disabled state, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 2 command based on the count value n + 2 of the current game counter to the sub control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. However, the sub-control unit 91 cannot receive the game counter 2 command. Therefore, the process of storing the game counter 2 command of Sp21 shown in FIG. 25 cannot be performed, and the third game ends without performing the determination process of Sp22 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (4-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the fourth game after the fourth game, the main control unit 41 generates the first command shown in FIG. The count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n + 2” to “n + 3” by the process of Se1 during the storage process. Then, since the command is in a communication disabled state, the main control unit 41 transmits the game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n + 3 to the sub control unit 91 by the process of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 cannot receive the game counter 1 command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 cannot perform the process of storing the Sp8 game counter 1 command shown in FIG. 24 and cannot perform the process of Sp9 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (4-2), when the player stops the reels 2L and 2C, it is assumed that the bell-bell combination is stopped on the effective line LN. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15, when the bell stops on the effective line LN when the reel 2R stops, the middle bell wins. If the middle bell wins, the number of consecutive wins can be 3 and a privilege can be obtained. Therefore, the player can communicate the transmission state of the command once disabled.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (4-3), it is assumed that the player subsequently stops the reel 2R and the middle bell wins. Therefore, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 2 command based on the current game counter count value n + 3 to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. Through the processing of Sp21 shown in FIG. 25, the sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 2 command in the RAM 91c. Next, through the processing of Sp22 shown in FIG. 25, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are the same value. Since n + 2 and n + 3 are not the same value, it is determined that they are abnormal. For this reason, the continuous winning counter is cleared by the processing of Sp27 in FIG. 25, two games are set in the penalty counter by the processing of Sp28 of FIG. 25, and the penalty notification is started by the processing of Sp29 of FIG. For this reason, the player cannot make the command once communicable and let the sub-control unit 91 recognize the bell as if it won three consecutive games. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

  First, the example shown in FIGS. 41 to 42 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (1), when the start switch 7 of the first game is pressed, the liquid crystal display 51 receives, for example, a bell image 63 indicating that the middle bell has been won internally and a middle bell for winning a prize. It is assumed that the push order navigation image 64 indicating the first stop reel is displayed. In the illustrated example, the stop button 8C indicates the first stop.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (1-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the first game, the main control unit 41 performs the first command generation and storage process Se1 shown in FIG. By processing, the count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n−1” to “n”. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 1 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp8 shown in FIG. Next, through the processing of Sp9 shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 causes the count value (sub-side stored value 61) indicated by the game counter 1 command stored in the RAM 91c and the game counter 2 stored in the RAM 91c in the previous game. It is determined whether or not the count value (sub-side stored value 62) indicated by the command is a continuous value. Since these are continuous values of n and n-1, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (1-2), when the player presses the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the push order navigation image 64 and the player stops all reels, the process of Sk16 shown in FIG. Thus, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 2 command based on the count value n of the current game counter to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 2 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp21 shown in FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are the same value by the processing of Sp22 shown in FIG. Since these are the same value n, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (1-2), when all the reels stop and the middle bell wins, the value of the continuous winning counter is incremented by 1 (see step Sg2 in FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 41 (2), when the start switch 7 of the second game is pressed, the liquid crystal display 51 receives, for example, a bell image 63 indicating that the right bell has won internally and a middle bell. It is assumed that the push order navigation image 64 indicating the first stop reel is displayed. In the example of the figure, the stop button 8R indicates the first stop.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (2-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the second game, the main control unit 41 executes the first command generation and storage process Se1 shown in FIG. 10 (a). By processing, the count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n” to “n + 1”. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 1 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp8 shown in FIG. Next, through the processing of Sp9 shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 causes the count value (sub-side stored value 61) indicated by the game counter 1 command stored in the RAM 91c and the game counter 2 stored in the RAM 91c in the previous game. It is determined whether or not the count value (sub-side stored value 62) indicated by the command is a continuous value. Since these are continuous values of n + 1 and n, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (2-2), when the player presses the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the push order navigation image 64 and the player stops all reels, the process of Sk16 shown in FIG. Thus, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 2 command based on the count value n of the current game counter to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 2 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp21 shown in FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are the same value by the processing of Sp22 shown in FIG. Since these are the same value n + 1, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (2-2), when all the reels stop and the middle bell wins, the value of the continuous winning counter is incremented by 1 (see step Sg2 in FIG. 26). As a result, the number of consecutive winnings of the bell becomes two.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (1), when the start switch 7 of the third game is pressed, the bell image 63 is not displayed from the liquid crystal display 51, that is, the bell is not internally won. Assume that the push order no navigation image 65 indicating that the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not displayed is displayed. For example, the image 65 without push order navigation is displayed when the replay is won internally because the replay can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (3-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the third game, the main control unit 41 executes the first command generation and storage process Se 1 shown in FIG. Through the processing, the count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n + 1” to “n + 2”. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n + 2 to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 1 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp8 shown in FIG. Next, it is determined by the process of Sp9 shown in FIG. 24 whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are continuous values. Since these are continuous values of n + 2 and n + 1, it is determined to be normal.

  Here, the player can identify that the bell is not internally won because the bell image 63 is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the bell does not win when all reels are stopped. it can. Therefore, in order to obtain a privilege by continuously winning the bell, as shown in FIG. 42 (3-2), when all the reels are stopped, another winning combination wins, or it is lost and it is continuously won. In order not to clear the number counter, it is conceivable that an improper act that makes it impossible to communicate the winning command between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 is performed. Specifically, for example, the connector connection between the main control board 40 and the sub control board 90 is canceled, or the signal line connecting the main control board 40 and the sub control board 90 is illegal (so-called so-called). , Hanging board) and switching on / off of the switch, transmitting an improper radio wave, or shorting the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312 so that the winning command is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. And so on.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (3-2), after disabling the transmission of a winning command from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91, the player stops all reels and the normal replay is won. To do. However, since the winning command cannot be communicated, the continuous winning counter is not cleared, and the number of consecutive consecutive winnings of the bell remains two.

  Further, since the command is in a communication disabled state, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 2 command based on the count value n + 2 of the current game counter to the sub control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. However, the sub-control unit 91 cannot receive the game counter 2 command. Therefore, the process of storing the game counter 2 command of Sp21 shown in FIG. 25 cannot be performed, and the third game ends without performing the determination process of Sp22 shown in FIG.

  Here, if the middle bell wins, the number of consecutive winnings can be 3 times and a privilege can be obtained. Therefore, the player transmits a command that is temporarily unable to communicate before pressing the start switch 7 in the fourth game. If the state is communicable and the middle bell is won in the fourth game, the bell image 63 and the push order navigation image 64 can be displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (4), by pressing the start switch 7 in the fourth game, for example, a bell image 63 indicating that the middle bell is won internally and a middle bell are awarded from the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the push order navigation image 64 indicating the first stop reel is displayed. In the illustrated example, the stop button 8C indicates the first stop. At this time, the player can identify that the bell wins in the game by displaying the bell image 63.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (4-1), when the start switch 7 is pressed in the fourth game after the fourth game, the main control unit 41 generates the first command shown in FIG. The count value of the game counter (main-side count value 60) is updated from “n + 2” to “n + 3” by the process of Se1 during the storage process. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 1 command indicating the updated count value n to the sub-control unit 91 by the processing of Sk16 shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 1 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp8 shown in FIG. Next, through the processing of Sp9 shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 causes the count value (sub-side stored value 61) indicated by the game counter 1 command stored in the RAM 91c and the game counter 2 stored in the RAM 91c in the previous game. It is determined whether or not the count value (sub-side stored value 62) indicated by the command is a continuous value. Since these are not continuous values at n + 1 and n + 3, it is determined to be abnormal. For this reason, the consecutive winning counter is cleared by the process of Sp12 in FIG. 24, two games are set in the penalty counter by the process of Sp13 of FIG. 24, and the penalty notification is started by the process of Sp14 of FIG. For this reason, the player cannot make the command once communicable and let the sub-control unit 91 recognize the bell as if it won three consecutive games. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (4-2), when the player presses the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the push order navigation image 64 and the player stops all reels, the process of Sk16 shown in FIG. Thus, the main control unit 41 transmits a game counter 2 command based on the count value n of the current game counter to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 stores the received game counter 2 command in the RAM 91c by the processing of Sp21 shown in FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the sub-side stored value 61 and the sub-side stored value 62 are the same value by the processing of Sp22 shown in FIG. Since these are the same value n + 3, it is determined to be normal.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (4-2), even if all reels stop and the middle bell wins, the consecutive winning number counter is cleared by the processing of Sp12 in FIG. Even if communication is disabled, the sub-control unit 91 cannot recognize the bell as if it won three consecutive games. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, when the AT target combination is won, the stop mode changes according to the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. However, the stop switch 8L, 8C is the AT target combination. , 8R operation timing (so-called pressing timing), and the stop mode may be changed according to both the operation timing and stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. When the target role of the AT is won as an effect, an effect of notifying the timing of the stop operation or both the timing of the stop operation and the pressing order may be performed as an operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, SP replay to which one or more navigation stocks are given is applied as an advantageous display result advantageous to the player. However, at least a display result advantageous to the player may be used. Display with a high probability of winning Navistock, or a display result with a high average value of the winning number of Navistock, and a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a state advantageous to the player, such as the lottery mode lottery described above The result may be applied.

  Also, in this embodiment, the normal gaming state is the most unfavorable gaming state for the player, and the normal replay that does not shift directly to the normal RT3, that is, the promoted replay wins in the normal RT1. In this normal / RT0, a special replay wins in this normal / RT0, and there is a possibility that the normal / RT3 may be directly transferred to normal / RT2, but at least RT1 as a normal gaming state It is sufficient to have a configuration that does not shift to normal / RT2 that can be shifted directly from normal to RT3, and may be a configuration that can shift directly from normal / RT1 to normal / RT2, even in such a configuration, Normal / RT1 may transition directly to Normal / RT3 when conditions for transition to Normal / RT2 are satisfied Since migrating to, also shifts to the normal · RT3 in the normal · RT1, it is possible to have a sense of expectation to be to win the Navi stock.

  In this embodiment, when the SP replay is won in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT2 is shifted to the normal / RT3, and then the special replay is won in the normal / RT3, so that the normal / RT2 is transferred again. .

  Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 43 shows a circuit diagram of the slot machine 1, and the same parts as those in the circuit diagram shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the above embodiment, the +5 V (VCC-C) DC voltage generated by the voltage generation circuit 310 is supplied to the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 via the supply line ( In the present modification, a DC voltage of +12 V (VDD−B) generated by the voltage generation circuit 306 is supplied to the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91, and the command transmission line 312 are supplied with the power supply voltage from the same voltage generation circuit 306.

  Since it is necessary to supply + 5V DC voltage to the main control unit 41, in the modified example of FIG. 43, a voltage generation circuit 320 is provided on the game control board 40, and + 12V (VDD) generated by the voltage generation circuit 306 is provided. A DC voltage of +5 V is generated from the DC voltage of -B) and supplied to the main control unit 41. The + 5V (VCC-C) DC voltage generated by the voltage generation circuit 310 is used as a backup power source.

  As described above, when the power transmission voltage is supplied from the same voltage generation circuit 306 to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91, and the command transmission line 312, the sub control unit 91 and the main control are controlled. The supply of the power supply voltage to the unit 41 is also stopped, and the driving of the sub control unit 91 and the driving of the main control unit 41 are stopped. When the drive of the sub control unit 91 is stopped, the power interruption process (sub) in FIG. 28 is not executed, and the backup flag for the process of St2 in FIG. 28 is not set. It is determined “N” in Sn6, and the RAM is initialized in Sn13. Further, when the driving of the main control unit 41 is stopped, the processing of FIG. 9 is not performed, so that it is impossible to continue playing the game. Further, after power interruption recovery, “N” is displayed in Sa6 and Sa7 of FIG. Since the determination is made, error processing is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent illegal acts more reliably than when only the driving of the sub-control unit 91 is stopped.

As described above, in this embodiment, the gaming machine supplies the first supply means for supplying the power supply voltage used for the command transmission line 312 (for example, the supply for supplying VDD-B to the command transmission line 312 shown in FIG. 5). Line) and the second supply means for supplying the power supply voltage used for driving the sub-control unit 91 (for example, the supply line for supplying VDD-B to the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 5) are the same power supply voltage. A power supply voltage is supplied using a generation circuit (for example, the voltage generation circuit 306 shown in FIG. 5).
Therefore, when the power supply voltage of the command transmission line 312 is short-circuited from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, the sub control unit 91 stops driving, so that the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41. This makes it possible to prevent an illegal act of obtaining the number of navigation stocks exceeding the number of navigation stocks according to the progress of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the AT is given as an example as a privilege. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the AT is set to ART (RT2 or RT3 in this embodiment) with a high replay win probability. (Assist replay time), state that is easy to shift to AT, execution of setting suggestion effect, increase of kind of effect, transition to a state where premium effect is likely to appear, two-dimensional to give the player mobile wallpaper and music The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that gives a privilege different from that in the above embodiment, such as display of a code. The value of the privilege includes, for example, the number of games in AT and ART, the AT continuation rate, the number of navigation stocks in AT, the type suggestion effect and ease of understanding, the type of effect, the number of wallpaper and music on the mobile terminal. And types.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 does not normally receive a command, a predetermined notification is performed (for example, Sn13a in FIG. 22, Sn20a in FIG. 23, Sp14a in FIG. 24, Sp29a in FIG. 25). The part that executes the process).
Therefore, since it is notified that the command has not been received normally, it is possible to recognize from outside that there is a possibility that an illegal act has been performed, and it is possible to prevent an illegal act.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 makes a suggestion that is advantageous to the player by executing the navigation effect, and restricts the suggestion when the command abnormality notification is being performed (for example, Sm2 in FIG. 32). The portion in which the process of Sm4 is not executed when it is determined as “Y” in FIG.
Therefore, since there is a possibility that an illegal act has been performed, the production is restricted, so that an illegal act can be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the navigation effect is not executed when command abnormality notification is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the command is displayed on the image of the navigation effect by the liquid crystal display 51. The above embodiment has shown the gaming machine that regulates the navigation effect in a manner different from the above embodiment, such as restricting the navigation effect by not displaying the abnormality notification image in a superimposed manner to the player. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of control information are output according to a predetermined order (for example, a portion for executing the processes of Se2 to 5 and Se7 to 9 in FIG. 10), and output according to a predetermined order. If it is determined that it has not been performed, the granting of the privilege is restricted (for example, the part for executing the processes of Sp12 to Sp13 in FIG. 24).
Therefore, it is possible to controlly determine that the command is not normally transmitted, and it is possible to more reliably prevent an illegal act of obtaining a privilege by not receiving the command.

  In the above embodiment, the output order is determined for all commands. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, whether or not a game end command is output after the reel rotation start command is output. (In this case, when the reel rotation start command is received again, the grant of the privilege is restricted), the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to the gaming machine that determines only the output order of the predetermined command, It is possible to realize the invention according to the above.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the specific data (for example, the count value indicated by the game counter 1 command and the count value indicated by the game counter 2 command) does not satisfy the relationship according to a predetermined rule, the privilege granting means (For example, a portion in which AT lottery is not executed when Sq12 in FIG. 31 is “N”).
Therefore, when a large number of navigation stocks (ie, ATs) are configured to be granted based on a predetermined number of consecutive winnings of the bell, it is prevented that the navigation stock is granted illegally, and only when a specific condition is satisfied Navistock can be surely given.

  In the embodiment described above, an example was given in which the bell continuously won a predetermined number of times as the display result history, but this is not necessarily limited to this, for example, a slot that grants a privilege when different winning combinations win in a specific order In the above embodiment, a slot machine that grants a privilege when a specific winning combination (either one type of winning combination or multiple types of winning combination) is won a predetermined number of times in a machine or a predetermined number of games By applying the configuration shown, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized. In a slot machine where a game is played with an image display on a mobile terminal, when the history stored in the server satisfies a specific condition, the effect mode is changed as a privilege, or the type of effect is increased. Alternatively, the present invention can be applied by adding wallpaper or music. Further, in the above embodiment, a privilege is granted only when the bell continues for a predetermined number of times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the bell wins two consecutive times, the winning probability of AT lottery is 10%. If the bell wins three consecutive times, the probability of winning an AT lottery will be 30%. By applying the configuration shown in the form, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized.

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

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example. However, for example, by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball, the claimed invention can be realized. Is possible. Note that when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, the player is advantageous by informing the firing strength (launching direction) of the game ball with an effect display device (display device that performs variable display of effect symbols). In the case where a gaming state is provided, when a fraudulent act is performed to increase the number of games in the gaming state by short-circuiting the command transmission line, the display control board that controls the effect display device is driven. By stopping, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that sets wager numbers using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game used in a pachinko gaming machine. Claim invention by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that uses a ball to set the number of bets or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets Can be realized. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Furthermore, the slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main controller 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game control board on which a game control means for controlling the progress of the game is mounted;
An effect control board on which effect control means for receiving control information based on the progress of the game transmitted by one-way communication from the game control means and controlling the effect based on the received control information is mounted,
The control information is transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means via a control information transmission line connected to the game control board and the effect control board,
The production control means includes
Receiving means for receiving the control information transmitted from the game control means via the control information transmission line ;
Advantageous control execution means for executing control advantageous to a player based on the control information received by the reception means,
The gaming machine is
A power supply voltage generation circuit that is mounted on a board different from the production control board and generates a specific power supply voltage;
A specific power supply line for supplying the specific power supply voltage from the power supply voltage generation circuit;
A first power supply line branched from the specific power supply line;
A second power supply line branched from the specific power supply line,
The first power line and the second power line are branched on the effect control board,
By supplying the specific power supply voltage using the specific power supply line and the first power supply line, the control in the control information transmission line as the power supply voltage used by the receiving means to receive the control information. Supply power supply voltage used for information communication ,
A gaming machine, wherein a power supply voltage used to drive the effect control means is supplied by supplying the specific power supply voltage using the specific power supply line and the second power supply line.

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