JP6319196B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines include control means such as a CPU, read-only storage means such as a ROM, and read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes processing according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing information to the read / write storage means and reading information from the storage means. In executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that the control means, the read-only storage means, the read / write storage means, etc. are integrated into one chip.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. For example, a game medium is given as the grant of the privilege (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-059489

  Here, in the gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to suitably perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing various controls.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a control unit that executes a plurality of types of processing and temporarily stores information in the internal storage unit when the processing is executed.
The control means is
First predetermined process execution means for executing a first predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes;
Second predetermined process execution means for executing a second predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes;
When starting the first predetermined process, the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined process is started without saving the information stored in the internal storage means. Saving execution means for saving the stored information in the saving storage means;
A return executing means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined process is finished;
Equipped with a,
When the interrupt process is started based on the establishment of the interrupt condition, the first predetermined process is executed.
When the second predetermined process is started from the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited in the first predetermined process before the second predetermined process is started. When returning to the first predetermined process after finishing the second predetermined process, the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the returned first predetermined process, and the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the second predetermined process It is characterized by not being.

  According to the present invention, various controls can be suitably performed.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine in the first embodiment. It is a perspective view of the slot machine showing a state where the front door is opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. (A)-(i) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the aspect of a stop symbol when each winning a prize generate | occur | produces. It is an electrical block diagram of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process performed in main side MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal modes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of a reel when the lottery table for normal modes is selected, and the winning mode established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT modes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of a reel in case the 1st RT mode lottery table is selected, and the winning type established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT modes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of a reel in case the 2nd RT mode lottery table is selected, and the winning type established. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the response | compatibility process at the time of the game completion performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART preparation state process performed in the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART state process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART end branch process performed in the main side MPU. (A) It is a front view of a special display part, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of a special display part. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the alerting | reporting content in an image display apparatus, and the display content in a special display part. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control process corresponding to a branch performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for alerting | reporting performed in direction MPU. (A)-(d) It is a time chart which shows a mode that the alerting | reporting of the relationship with a winning combination is performed in each of a special display part and an image display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the setting aspect of the program in the main side ROM, and data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the setting aspect of each area in main side RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd non-specific control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd non-specific control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process performed in main side MPU in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control process performed in main side MPU. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process performed in the main side MPU in 3rd Embodiment, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the reel control process performed in the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the calling process of the non-specific control performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the calling process of the non-specific control performed in main side MPU in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control process corresponding to a branch performed with the main side MPU in 5th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment when the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing | casing 11 is formed in the box shape open | released ahead as a whole by fixing a some wooden panel.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so that the inner space of the housing 11 can be opened and closed with the left side portion as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by a locking device 13 provided on the rear surface thereof, and this locked state is released by an unlocking operation with a predetermined key to the key cylinder 14.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 for notifying the player of the game state is provided on the upper side of the central portion of the front door 12. The gaming panel 20 is formed with three vertically long display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R arranged side by side. The display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R are formed of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and a reel unit 31 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R on a one-to-one basis. Yes. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized through the corresponding display window 21L, 21M, 21R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the lower left side of the game panel 20, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. When the start lever 41 is operated while a medal is bet, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 are respectively disposed directly below the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. Each of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44 can be stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed after the left reel 32L starts to rotate.

  The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop rotating based on the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, and 44, and a medal is awarded. Until the execution of various processes such as management of the game state is completed, it corresponds to one game (game time).

  On the lower right side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, there is provided a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals as investment values. As shown in FIG. 2, the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 is guided to the hopper device 53 by the selector 52 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 when reception is permitted, and when reception is prohibited. The medal discharge port 58 provided at the lower front of the front door 12 leads to the medal tray 59. The hopper device 53 has a function of paying out medals stored in the storage tank to the medal tray 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a winning corresponding to the provision of the game medium is established on the active line. Yes.

  A return button 46 is provided below the medal slot 45 when the medal inserted into the medal slot 45 is jammed in the selector 52, as shown in FIG. Also, on the lower left side of the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R, a first credit insertion button 47 for inserting the maximum amount of credited virtual medals that can be bet at once and two virtual medals are inserted at a time. There are provided a second credit insertion button 48 for inserting a virtual medal and a third credit insertion button 49 for inserting one virtual medal at a time.

  An adjustment button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement button 51 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 58 as an actual medal.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 54 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 53 inside the housing 11. The power supply 54 includes a power switch 55 that is operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button 56 for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and the setting state of the slot machine 10 from “setting 1” to “ A setting key insertion hole 57 operated to change within the range of “setting 6” is provided.

<Patterns attached to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R>
Next, symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will be described.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and these numbers are in a state that the main controller 70 can be visually recognized from the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R. It is a number for recognizing a symbol, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As symbols, “bell” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “replay 1” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “watermelon” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “Red 7” symbol (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), “Replay 2” symbol (for example, eleventh of left reel 32L), “BAR” symbol (for example, tenth of left reel 32L), “Cherry” There are nine types of symbols (for example, the ninth of the left reel 32L), “Replay 3” symbol (for example, the sixth of the left reel 32L), and “White 7” symbol (for example, the fifth of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 3, the numbers and arrangement orders of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R. Each of the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized among the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. For this reason, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. The main line ML is a line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R. If the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate with the prescribed number of medals bet and a winning corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, the benefit of paying out medals, replaying Either profit or gaming state transition.

  That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line where a winning can be established. The main line ML is set not as a line extending in a straight line but as a bending line. Therefore, the sub-line SL1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R. Sub-line SL3 connecting the connected subline SL2, the middle symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the middle symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the lower symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R On the line extending in a straight line such as the sub-line SL4 connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the sub-line SL5 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, Even if a combination is established, no winning is achieved.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be awarded and a privilege to be given when a prize is won will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols for winning a prize and a privilege given when winning a prize, and FIGS. 6A to 6I show each winning prize. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the aspect of the stop symbol | symbol in case this occurs.

  As the small prize winning for which medals are paid out, there are the first to twelfth supplementary prize, the first bell prize, the second bell prize, the first watermelon prize, and the second watermelon prize.

  Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “White 7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is The “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, or the “replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is any one of the “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, and the “replay 3” symbol. If it is, it becomes one of the first supplementary prize to the ninth supplementary prize. If the “Red 7” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Bell” symbol are stopped from the left on the main line ML, the tenth supplementary prize is awarded, and the “BAR” symbol, “Bell” symbol from the left on the main line ML When the “bell” symbol is stopped, the eleventh supplementary prize is awarded. When the “watermelon” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are stopped from the left in the main line ML, the eleventh supplementary prize is awarded. In the case of any of the first supplementary prize to the twelfth supplementary prize, the number of game media to be given is “1”.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is any one of the “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, and the “replay 3” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is a “bell” symbol, a first bell win is obtained. When the first bell is won, the number of game media to be given is “4”.

  In the case of the first bell winning, as shown in FIG. 6A, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R become “bell” symbols in the lower subline SL4. A player can easily recognize that a winning is achieved when the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a straight line. In this case, the combination of the same “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed at the time of the first bell winning, thereby making it easy for the player to recognize the occurrence of winning in the configuration in which the winning establishment mode in the main line ML is diversified. It becomes possible.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “bell” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “cherry” symbol and a “watermelon” symbol. If it is either, the second bell wins. When the second bell is won, the number of game media to be given is “9”.

  In the case of the second bell winning, as shown in FIG. 6B, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R become “bell” symbols in the subline SL5 that rises to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second bell has been won. Further, the line where the combination of the “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed when the second bell is won is the subline SL5, which is different from the subline SL4 where the combination of the “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed when the first bell is won. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish between the first bell prize and the second bell prize.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol and “Replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is “Watermelon” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is the “watermelon” symbol, the first watermelon prize is awarded. When the first watermelon prize is won, the number of game media to be given is “4”.

  In the case of the first watermelon winning, as shown in FIG. 6C, all of the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be “watermelon” symbols in the sub-line SL1 that is descending to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the first watermelon prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L, the “watermelon” symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When the left reel 32L is stopped at a timing when the “cherry” symbol passes through the upper, middle, or lower tiers, the combination of the “watermelon” symbol is stopped and displayed on the subline SL1 when the first watermelon winning is made.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “watermelon” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is either the “BAR” symbol or the “red 7” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “ In the case of the “watermelon” symbol, it becomes the second watermelon prize. When the second watermelon prize is won, the number of game media to be given is “4”.

  In the case of the second watermelon winning, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), all of the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R become “watermelon” symbols in the lower subline SL4. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second watermelon prize has been won. The line where the combination of the “watermelon” symbol is stopped when the second watermelon prize is won is the subline SL4, which is different from the subline SL1 where the combination of the “watermelon” symbol is stopped when the first watermelon prize is won. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish between the first watermelon prize and the second watermelon prize.

  As a prize to be given a replay privilege that allows a player to play the next game without betting a medal (or virtual medal), a normal replay prize, a bell replay prize, a first cherry replay prize, and a second cherry replay prize are given. There are a prize, a first RT replay prize, a second RT replay prize, a first fall replay prize, and a second fall replay prize.

  Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “White 7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is When the “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol, or “Replay 3” symbol is selected, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is either the “White 7” symbol or the “Watermelon” symbol, the normal replay winning It becomes.

  In the case of a normal replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6E, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are “Replay 1”, “Replay 2”, and “Replay 3” in the middle subline SL3. One of the symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that a normal replay prize has been won.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “White 7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is “Cherry” symbol. When the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is either the “cherry” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol, a bell replay winning is achieved.

  In the case of a bell replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R all become “bell” symbols in the upper subline SL2. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the player has won the Bell Replay. In addition, the line where the combination of the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed in the Bell Replay winning is the subline SL2, the subline SL4 in which the combination of the “Bell” symbol is stopped and displayed in the first Bell winning, and the “bell” in the second Bell winning combination This is different from the subline SL5 in which the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish the bell replay prize from the first bell prize and the second bell prize.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “bell” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “cherry” symbol, the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “white 7” symbol, and a “cherry” symbol. And if it is one of the “watermelon” symbols, it becomes the first cherry replay prize.

  In the case of the first cherry replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6G, all of the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be “cherry” symbols in the sub-line SL1 that descends to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the first cherry replay prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L or the right reel 32R, the combination of “cherry” symbols is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When a winning combination corresponding to the first cherry replay winning is won, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 tries to stop and display the “cherry” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. Motivational effects are executed. When the stop button 42-44 is operated to stop displaying the “cherry” symbol after confirming the production, two “cherry” symbols or three “cherry” symbols are stopped in the subline SL1. Can be displayed.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is any one of the “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, and the “replay 3” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is any one of the “white 7” symbol, the “cherry” symbol, and the “watermelon” symbol, the second cherry replay winning is achieved.

  In the case of winning the second cherry replay, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can all be “cherry” symbols in the upper subline SL2. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second cherry replay prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of “cherry” symbols is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When the winning combination corresponding to the second cherry replay winning is won, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 tries to stop and display the “cherry” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. Motivational effects are executed. When the stop button 42-44 is operated to stop displaying the “cherry” symbol after confirming the effect, two “cherry” symbols or three “cherry” symbols are stopped in the subline SL2. Can be displayed. Further, the line in which the combination of “cherry” symbols is stopped and displayed in the second cherry replay winning is the subline SL2, and is different from the subline SL1 in which the combination of “cherry” symbols is stopped and displayed in the first cherry replay winning. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish between the first cherry replay winning and the second cherry replay winning.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol, and “Replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay” If the symbol is either “2” symbol or “Replay 3” symbol, the first RT replay prize is awarded. Here, since the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is arbitrary as to whether or not the first RT replay winning is made, for example, the first “Replay 1” symbol is stopped and displayed on the main line ML in the left reel 32L. At the same time, when the 4th “white 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped and displayed in the upper stage in the situation where the first “replay 3” symbol is stopped and displayed on the main line ML in the right reel 32R, “white 7” is displayed. "The combination of symbols will be stopped and displayed on a straight line. Therefore, in the case of the first RT replay winning, stop control of the middle reel 32M is performed in the reel control process described later so that an event in which all three symbols that are stopped and displayed on a straight line do not have the same symbol occurs. .

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the “white 7” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “ If the symbol is one of the “Replay 1” symbol, the “Replay 2” symbol, and the “Replay 3” symbol, the second RT replay prize is awarded. In the case of the second RT replay winning, an event in which all the three symbols stopped and displayed on the straight line become the same symbol does not occur.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol, and “Replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is “Cherry” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is either the “cherry” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol, the first falling replay winning is made. In the case of the first fall replay winning, an event in which all three symbols stopped and displayed on a straight line are the same symbol does not occur.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “bell” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “cherry” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “replay 1” symbol, “replay 2”. In the case of either the symbol or the “Replay 3” symbol, a second falling replay winning is obtained. In the case of the second falling replay winning, an event in which all the three symbols stopped and displayed on the straight line are the same symbol does not occur.

  If any of the above replay wins is made, it is possible to play the next game while making bets unnecessary for both medals and virtual medals. Specifically, if one of the replay prizes is won in a game in which three medals are bet, the next game can be started in a three-bet state while making a bet unnecessary for both medals and virtual medals. It becomes possible.

  Among the above-mentioned various replay winnings, the first RT replay winning, the second RT replay winning, the first falling replay winning, and the second falling replay winning are not only an opportunity for granting a privilege for the replay winning, Become. In the slot machine 10, a plurality of types of gaming states are set so that the types of winning combinations and the winning probabilities of each winning combination are different in the winning lottery process. Occurs when a replay winning prize is established. The contents of each gaming state and the conditions for shifting to each gaming state will be described in detail later.

  There is a BB (Big Bonus) prize as a state transition prize in which only the game state transition is performed. Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “watermelon” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “red 7” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “red 7” symbol. If it is, it becomes a BB prize. When the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  The BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media per unit game is higher than that in the normal mode described later and in the non-AT state (this state is also referred to as a normal gaming state). Furthermore, the BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media to be granted per unit game number is higher than any gaming state other than the BB state. Specifically, the winning combination that enables the establishment of the second bell prize is won with a higher probability (for example, about 1 / 1.1) than in the case of other gaming states. The second bell winning will be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotational positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The BB state continues over a plurality of games, and ends when an end condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of an event according to the game execution content. The end condition is arbitrary, but in the slot machine 10, the end condition is that the total number of game media given after the BB state is started is equal to or greater than the end reference number (eg, “350”). Yes.

  In the case of winning the BB, as shown in FIG. 6 (i), the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can all be “red 7” symbols in the sub-line SL1 descending to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that a BB prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of “red 7” symbols is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When the winning combination corresponding to the BB winning is won, in the winning game or in the game after the winning game and the winning state of the winning BB is carried over, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 is displayed. As a chance notification, a motivating effect to stop and display the “Red 7” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is executed. When the stop button 42-44 is operated to stop and display the “red 7” symbol after confirming the effect, the three “red 7” symbols can be stopped and displayed in the subline SL1.

<Apparatus for executing various notifications and various effects>
Next, an apparatus for executing various notifications and various effects will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 61 and a speaker 62 are provided at the upper part of the front door 12, and an image display device 63 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light in a manner corresponding to the abnormality and in a manner corresponding to the winning result. Further, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light so that a light emitting effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed. The speakers 62 are provided as a pair of left and right, and sound output control is performed so that when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, sound or sound corresponding to the abnormality is output, and sound or sound corresponding to the winning result Is controlled so that sound is output. Further, the sound output of the speaker 62 is controlled so that a sound output effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed.

  The image display device 63 has a display surface and is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display. However, the image display device 63 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT. It may be another display device having a display surface or a dot matrix display. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, display control is performed so that an image corresponding to the abnormality is displayed on the display surface. In addition, the image display device 63 is controlled to display images corresponding to the winning combination result in the internal lottery and the winning results in each game on the display surface.

  On the gaming panel 20 of the front door 12, a credit display unit 65 for displaying the number of virtual medals stored and stored at positions below the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R, and a target to be awarded when winning a small role A given number display unit 66 for displaying the number of game media, and a special display unit 67 for performing display corresponding to the notified content when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63; Are provided. These display parts 65-67 are comprised by the 7 segment display, and monochromatic light emission type LED, such as green, is used for each segment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the display units 65 to 67 are configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display. Also good.

<Various control devices>
The slot machine 10 is provided with various control devices. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main controller 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 is configured by accommodating a main control board 71 in a board box. When the substrate box is opened, it is necessary to release the fastening state, and a broken portion is generated when the fastening state is released. By confirming the presence or absence of the broken portion, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the substrate box has been opened.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect control device 80 in addition to the main control device 70. The effect control device 80 is disposed on the front door 12 so as to overlap behind the image display device 63. The effect control device 80 controls the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main control device 70. Note that the production control device 80 is similar to the main control device 70 in that a control board is accommodated in a board box.

<Electrical Configuration of Slot Machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 70 includes a main control board 71 that controls the main control of the game. An MPU 72 is mounted on the main control board 71. The MPU 72 includes a ROM 73 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 72 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 73 is executed. A RAM 74, a clock circuit 75 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generator, and the like are incorporated. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 72, and each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 72, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation), a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and each Stop detection sensors 42a, 43a, 44a that individually detect the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, inserted medal detection sensors 45a, 45b that detect medals inserted from the medal slot 45, and credit insertion buttons 47, 48. , 49 individually detecting credit insertion detection sensors 47a, 48a, 49a, a settlement detection sensor 51a detecting the operation of the settlement button 51, a payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53, and a reset detection detecting the operation of the reset button 56. The setting key is inserted into the sensor 56a and the setting key insertion hole 57. And various sensors such as setting the key detection sensor 57a for detecting are connected to that input has been, these signals from the sensors are input to the MPU 72.

  Incidentally, the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b are provided in parallel in the direction of the guide passage in the guide passage that passes when the medal inserted from the medal slot 45 is guided to the hopper device 53. ing. That is, as the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b, the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a provided on the upstream side of the guide passage, and the downstream of the guide passage relative to the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a. A second inserted medal detection sensor 45b. After the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a is in an ON state and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is in an OFF state, both the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b are turned on. When the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a is in the OFF state and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is in the ON state, the MPU 72 specifies that one medal has been inserted. The It should be noted that a new medal is detected by the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a before the series of cycles is completed and both the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b are turned off. The guide passage is formed so as not to occur.

  On the output side of the MPU 72, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a selector driving unit 52a provided in the selector 52, a payout motor of the hopper device 53, a special display The unit 67 and the production control device 80 are connected. In each game, the MPU 72 performs rotational drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R of the reel unit 31. As described above, the selector 52 detects the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b when the reception is permitted, and then guides it to the hopper device 53, and when the reception is prohibited. It has a function of discharging to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. The selector driving unit 52a has a function for switching the state of the selector 52 between the acceptance-permitted state and the acceptance-prohibited state. And the position for the reception prohibition. The MPU 72 switches the state of the selector 52 between the acceptance-permitted state and the acceptance-prohibited state by switching the output state and stop state of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a.

  In addition, the MPU 72 executes the drive control of the hopper device 53 when the small role winning is established and the medal is paid out. In addition, the MPU 72 transmits a command to the effect control device 80 at each timing of each game, and transmits a command for informing the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the image display device 63 to the effect control device 80. In that case, display control of the special display unit 67 is executed so that display corresponding to the content to be notified is performed. In this case, direct display control of the image display device 63 is performed by the effect control device 80, whereas direct display control of the special display unit 67 is performed by the MPU 72. In other words, the direct display control is executed in the effect control device 80 for the image display device 63 that is the target of the relatively complicated display control, and the special display unit 67 that is the target of the relatively simple display control. In the MPU 72, direct display control is executed. As a result, it is possible to perform both display that emphasizes improvement in the degree of attention to the effect and display that emphasizes reliability while reducing the processing load of the MPU 72.

  A power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply unit 54 is equipped with a power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit for supplying driving power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main controller 70. The power failure monitoring circuit is applied to the power source unit from an external power source. The monitored voltage is monitored, and when the voltage falls below the reference voltage, a power failure signal is output to the MPU 72. The MPU 72 executes power failure processing by receiving a power failure signal, and can return to the processing state before the power failure after power recovery. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with a power interruption unit for supplying backup power to the RAM 74 as a power interruption during a situation where the supply of operating power from the external power supply is interrupted. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is interrupted, data is stored and retained in the RAM 74 in a situation where backup power can be supplied by the power supply unit during power interruption (for example, one or two days). Is done. However, the data stored in the RAM 74 is initialized by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 while pressing the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54.

  The effect control device 80 includes a sub-control board 81 for executing various notifications and execution control of various effects. An MPU 82 is mounted on the sub control board 81. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. In addition to a built-in RAM 84, a clock circuit, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like that output a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency are built in.

  Note that it is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, but each may be made into a chip individually. In addition, the RAM 84 is not supplied with backup power from the power supply unit during power interruption of the power supply device 54 in a situation where the supply of operating power from the external power supply is cut off, but the RAM 84 is supplied with backup power. Also good.

  The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port. As described above, the MPU 72 of the main control device 70 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82 and receives various commands from the MPU 72. An upper lamp 61, a speaker 62, and an image display device 63 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The MPU 82 performs various notifications and various effects by executing the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display control of the image display device 63 based on the command received from the MPU 72 of the main control device 70. To be done. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 72, the ROM 73, and the RAM 74 of the main control device 70 are referred to as the main side MPU 72, the main side ROM 73, and the main side RAM 74, respectively. The MPU 82, the production side ROM 83, and the production side RAM 84 are referred to.

<Main processing of main MPU 72>
Next, processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described. First, the main process started in the main side MPU 72 when the supply of operating power to the main side MPU 72 is started will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the main process, an initialization process is first executed (step S101). In the initialization process, the interruption by the timer interruption process is permitted, and various initial settings are performed for the register group and the I / O device in the main MPU 72.

  After the initialization process is completed, it is determined whether a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and an ON operation is performed (step S102). If the ON operation has been performed (step S102: YES), if the reset button 56 has not been turned ON when the power switch 55 is turned on (step S103: NO), a partial clear process is executed. (Step S104) If the reset button 56 is turned on when the power switch 55 is turned on (Step S103: YES), a clear process is executed (Step S105). That is, when the setting value of the slot machine 10 is changed without performing an operation for initializing the main side RAM 74, a partial clear process is executed, and an operation for initializing the main side RAM 74 is performed. If it has been performed, all clear processing is executed.

  In the partial clear process, a part of the area in the main side RAM 74 is initialized, and in the complete clear process, the whole area in the main side RAM 74 is initialized. In the partial clear process, an area storing data indicating whether or not the BB state is in the main RAM 74, an area storing data indicating the total number of game media granted in the BB state, and whether or not the AT state is set Each of the main RAM 74 except for an area storing data indicating whether or not, an area storing data for specifying an AT condition end condition, and an area storing data indicating the type of lottery mode to be described later Clear the area to “0”. In this case, the area in which the winning combination is stored is cleared to “0”. In the all clear process, all areas of the main RAM 74 are cleared to “0” including areas that are not subject to execution of “0” clear in the partial clear process. As a result, even if a partial clear process is executed, the BB state, the AT state, and the lottery mode are maintained in the state before power-off, and when the all-clear process is executed, regardless of the state before the power-off. Normal gaming state.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration, and when the power supply is cut off in the BB state, when a partial clear process is executed, the power supply may be in a state other than the BB state. When the partial clear process is executed in the case of being shut off, it may be configured so as not to be in the AT state. When the power is shut off in the first RT mode or the second RT mode described later, the partial clear process is performed. When executed, the RT mode may not be set. Further, even if a partial clear process is executed, an area in which data indicating that the BB combination is won is not cleared to “0”.

  After executing the process of step S104 or step S105, a winning probability setting process is executed (step S106). In the winning probability setting process, the current setting value is read on the condition that the setting key is inserted and the ON operation is performed, and the current setting value is displayed on the special display section 67 provided on the game panel 20. The special display unit 67 is a display unit for performing notification corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the image display device 63, and is also used for displaying a set value when the setting is changed. Is done. Since the area for storing the set value data in the main RAM 74 is surely initialized immediately before the winning probability setting process, the set value displayed on the special display section 67 corresponds to “setting 1”. It is “1”. In the winning probability setting process, every time the reset button 56 is operated, the set value is updated by 1 and the updated set value is displayed on the special display unit 67. When the reset button 56 is operated in a situation where the setting value is “setting 6”, the setting value is updated to “setting 1”. When the ON operation of the setting key is released after the start lever 41 is operated, the winning probability setting process is ended. In this case, the display of the set value on the special display unit 67 is terminated. After the winning probability setting process is executed, the process proceeds to a normal process (step S108). The normal process will be described later in detail.

  When the setting key is not turned ON in the main process (step S102: NO), the power recovery process after step S108 is executed. The power recovery process is a process for returning the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before power-off.

  In the power recovery process, it is determined whether or not the set value of the slot machine 10 is normal by checking the main RAM 74 (step S108). Specifically, it is determined to be normal when the setting value is “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and is determined to be abnormal when it is “0” or “7” or more. If the set value is normal, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the power failure flag (step S109). The power failure flag is provided in the main RAM 74, and when the predetermined power failure process is normally executed when the supply of operating power to the main MPU 72 is stopped, the power failure flag is set to “1”. Will be set. If “1” is set in the power failure flag, it is confirmed whether or not the RAM determination value is normal (step S110). Specifically, the checksum value of the main RAM 74 is checked to check whether or not the value is normal.

  If an affirmative determination is made in all of Steps S108 to S110, it means that the power failure process at the time of the previous power failure was executed normally. In this case, the value of the stack pointer stored in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is written to the stack pointer of the MPU 72 in the main RAM 74, and is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. By restoring the data to the register of the main MPU 72, the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the power is shut off (step S111). Further, the power failure flag in the main RAM 74 is cleared to “0” (step S112). Thereafter, after a power recovery command for recognizing the execution of the power recovery process is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S113), the process returns to the address before the power is shut off (step S114).

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in any of steps S108 to S110, an operation prohibiting process is executed. In the operation prohibition process, execution of the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S115), and all actuators connected to the output port are cleared by clearing all output ports of the main MPU 72 to “0”. Is set to the OFF state (step S116), and an error notification process for notifying the hole manager or the like of the occurrence of the error is executed (step S117). And it becomes an infinite loop. The operation prohibiting process is canceled by executing a clear all process (step S105).

<Timer interrupt processing of main MPU 72>
Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is started every 1.49 msec, for example.

  In the register saving process (step S201), the values of all the registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal process described later are saved in the stack area 74b for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the power failure flag.

  The power failure flag is set when a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. When the transmission of the command has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is stored in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. Thereafter, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a determination value for determining whether or not the data in the main RAM 74 is normal when the power failure is resolved is stored in a work area 74a for specific control (to be described later) in the main RAM 74, and subsequent RAM access is performed. Ban. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed.

  If the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed. In step S204, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process is performed to enable the next timer interrupt to be set for the main MPU 72 itself. In step S206, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving each stepping motor is performed. In step S207, the state of various sensors connected to the input port is read, and sensor monitoring processing for monitoring whether the reading result is normal is performed. In step S208, it is monitored whether or not a release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed, and when it is specified that a release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed, the abnormality notification is canceled. For this reason, an abnormality notification cancel command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. Thereby, even if it is the situation where any kind of abnormality notification is performed, the abnormality notification is canceled. Note that when the reset button 56 is pressed in a state where a predetermined lock operation is performed on the key cylinder 14, a release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed.

  In step S209, a timer calculation process for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S210, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the outside. In step S211, command output processing for transmitting various commands to the effect side MPU 82 is performed. In step S212, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port is performed. In step S213, the value of each register saved in the stack area 74b for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the main MPU 72. Thereafter, in step S214, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

<Normal processing of main MPU 72>
Next, normal processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (step S301), and then a display clear process is performed (step S302). In the display clear process, when the special display unit 67 is controlled so that a predetermined display is performed in the previous game, the predetermined display is erased. Thereby, the special display part 67 will be in the light extinction state in which nothing is displayed.

  Thereafter, start waiting processing is executed (step S303). FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing start waiting processing. In the start waiting process, if any replay winning has occurred in the previous game (step S401: YES), an automatic insertion process for setting the same number of game media as bet in the previous game is bet Is performed (step S402). Specifically, the value of a bet counter provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is set to a value corresponding to the number of bets in the previous game. The bet counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify the number of game media bets in each game.

  In the start waiting process, when medals are detected in the regular order as already described in the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b (step S403: YES), a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is used. If the value of the bet counter provided in is not equal to or greater than the maximum specified number “3” (step S404: NO), the value of the bet counter is incremented by 1 (step S405), and the value of the bet counter is the maximum specified number. If it is equal to or greater than “3” (step S404: YES), 1 is added to the value of the credit counter provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S406). The credit counter is a counter for specifying the number of virtual medals stored and stored in the main MPU 72. When the automatic insertion process (step S402) is being executed, the value of the bet counter is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number in the slot machine 10, and therefore, when medals are detected in a regular order ( Step S403: YES), 1 is added to the value of the credit counter.

  In the start waiting process, when any of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is operated (step S407: YES), a credit insertion corresponding process for setting the number of bets corresponding to the operation is executed. (Step S408). In the credit insertion handling process, when the first credit insertion button 47 is operated, the maximum amount of gaming media that can be bet at that time is placed in a bet state, and the second credit insertion button 48 or When the 3 credit insertion button 49 is operated, a corresponding bet state is set. In this case, when a virtual medal is used at the time of betting, a value corresponding to the number of virtual medals bet is subtracted from the credit counter. Further, if the number of virtual medals required for setting the number of bets corresponding to the operated credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is not stored, the bet can be made in relation to the stored virtual medals. The maximum amount of game media is bet. When the automatic insertion process (step S402) is being executed, the operation of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is invalidated.

  In the start waiting process, if the value of the bet counter is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number and the value of the credit counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit storage number (specifically, “50”) (step S409: YES), an acceptance prohibition process is executed. (Step S410). In the reception prohibition process, the selector 52 is set to the reception prohibition state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. If the reception is already prohibited, the state is maintained. On the other hand, when the value of the bet counter is less than the maximum specified number or when the value of the credit counter is less than the upper limit storage number (step S409: NO), an acceptance permission process is executed (step S411). In the acceptance permission process, the selector 52 is set to the acceptance permission state by starting output of a drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thereby, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are recovered by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. Note that if the reception is already permitted, the state is maintained.

  In the start waiting process, a first non-specific control process for monitoring fraud on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is executed (step S412). The processing content of the first non-specific control processing will be described in detail later.

  In the start waiting process, when the settlement button 51 is operated (step S413: YES) and the automatic insertion process (step S402) is not executed (step S414: NO), the bet counter and the credit counter are updated. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that medals corresponding to the total number are discharged to the medal tray 59 via the medal discharge port 58 (step S415). As a result, the internally stored game medium is paid out to the player as an actual medal.

  In the start waiting process, a second non-specific control process for monitoring fraud with respect to the reset button 56 is executed (step S416). The processing content of the second non-specific control processing will be described in detail later.

  Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 10), after executing the start waiting process in step S303, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (“3” in the present embodiment) (step 304). If the bet number has not reached the prescribed number, the process returns to the start waiting process (step S303). If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated (step S305). If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start wait process (step S303). On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, after the main line ML is validated, the reception prohibition process already described is executed (step S306). Thereby, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. After that, a lottery process for performing a lottery for the current game is executed (step S307), and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is driven and controlled in a manner corresponding to the result of the current lottery process (step S307). The reel control process is executed (step S308).

  Thereafter, a medal payout process is executed (step S309). In the medal payout process, when a small prize winning is established in the current game, a process for giving a player a number of medals or virtual medals corresponding to the small prize winning is executed. Specifically, when a virtual medal is awarded, a value corresponding to the current small role winning is added to the credit counter, and when the value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit storage number, the upper limit storage number is exceeded. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that a few medals are paid out to the medal tray 59.

  After that, a process at the end of the game for enabling the setting of the game state corresponding to the result of the current game is executed (step S310). And the reception permission process already demonstrated is performed (step S311). Thereby, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are recovered by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b.

  The lottery process executed in step S307 of the normal process (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a random number used for determining whether or not a winning combination is obtained is acquired (step S501). In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates a random number from 0 to 65535, and the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the main RAM 74 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is read out from data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73 (step S502). Here, in this slot machine 10, winning probabilities in six stages from “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. By performing the above, it is possible to set which winning probability is used to execute the lottery process. Note that “setting n + 1” is more advantageous for the player than “setting n”. In addition, there are three types of lottery modes, that is, the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode, in which the lottery table is different in the main MPU 72 even if the set values are at the same stage. Further, as a gaming state, a BB state exists separately from the state of each lottery mode. In step S502, a lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current set value and the current gaming state is selected.

  Taking the case of “setting 3” as an example, the lottery table corresponding to each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode will be described. First, the normal mode lottery table selected in the normal mode will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the normal mode lottery table. In the following description, the explanatory diagram of FIG. 14 is referred to as appropriate.

  In the normal mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 13, an index value IV is set, and each index value IV is associated with a winning combination and a point value PV. The point value PV determines the winning probability of the corresponding lottery combination in relation to the maximum value of the free-run counter (“65535”).

  Specifically, the second bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, and the ninth supplementary winning data are set to the index value IV = 1. When winning with index value IV = 1, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any one of the first supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize can occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the first supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize will occur.

  In the slot machine 10, reel control is performed for each of the reels 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> M, and 32 </ b> R that can slide up to four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, the reel control is performed for each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped until the specified time (190 msec) elapses after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. By performing such reel control, it becomes possible to easily establish a winning corresponding to the winning combination, and avoid the winning corresponding to the winning combination. It becomes possible. However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can be slid is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for establishing a winning is formed in one reel 32L, 32M, and 32R. If there are five or more symbols between the constituent symbols, the corresponding constituent symbols may not stop on the main line ML depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44 (this phenomenon is also called “missing”). Say). The first to twelfth supplementary prizes, the first to second watermelon prizes, and the BB prize are prize-winning modes in which the oversight may occur.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the second bell winning data, the second supplement winning data, the fourth supplement winning data, and the ninth supplement winning data are set to the index value IV = 2. When winning with the index value IV = 2, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any one of the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize can occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize will occur.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the second bell winning data, the second compensation winning data, the sixth compensation winning data, and the seventh compensation winning data are set at the index value IV = 3. When winning with an index value IV = 3, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any one of the second supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize can be generated. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the second supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize will occur.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the second bell winning data, the third supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, and the seventh supplementary winning data are set at the index value IV = 4. When winning with an index value IV = 4, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The second bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any of the third supplementary winning, the fifth supplementary winning, and the seventh supplementary winning can occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the third supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize will occur.

  In the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 13, the first bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the third supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, Eighth compensation winning data and ninth supplementary winning data are set. When winning with the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the first bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, any one of the first supplementary prize, the third supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, any of the first supplementary prize, the third supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize does not occur. there is a possibility. The probability that this omission will occur is lower than when the index value IV = 1-4.

  In the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 13, the first bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the second supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, the sixth supplementary winning data, Eighth compensation winning data and ninth supplementary winning data are set. When winning with the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the first bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, any one of the first supplementary prize, the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, any of the first supplementary prize, the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize does not occur. there is a possibility. The probability that this omission will occur is lower than when the index value IV = 1-4.

  In the index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 13, the first watermelon winning data, the second watermelon winning data, the tenth supplementary winning data, the eleventh supplementary winning data, and the twelfth supplementary winning data are included. Is set. When winning with the index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the first watermelon winning or the second watermelon winning can be established. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that neither the first watermelon winning nor the second watermelon winning will occur. Further, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, any of the tenth supplementary prize, the eleventh supplementary prize, and the twelfth supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the tenth supplementary prize, the eleventh supplementary prize, and the twelfth supplementary prize will occur.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the bell replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 8. When winning with the index value IV = 8, as shown in FIG. 14, a bell replay winning is surely generated regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42-44. .

  In the index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 13, the first cherry replay winning data is set. When winning with the index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 14, the first cherry replay winning is surely made regardless of the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. Occur.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the second cherry replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 10. When winning with the index value IV = 10, as shown in FIG. 14, the second cherry replay winning is surely made regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42-44. Occur.

  As shown in FIG. 13, BB winning data is set at the index value IV = 11. When winning with the index value IV = 11, as shown in FIG. 14, a BB winning can occur regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, there is a possibility that a BB winning will not occur depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Here, winning data other than the BB winning data is erased in the winning game regardless of whether or not a winning is achieved, and is not carried over to the game after the winning game. On the other hand, except for the case where the main RAM 74 is cleared, the BB winning data is stored and held until the BB winning is established even in the game after the winning game. In this case, in a game in which the BB winning data is carried over, the index value IV corresponding to the BB winning data is excluded from the lottery target. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the BB winning data from being newly stored even if the BB winning data is already stored and held, and a plurality of BB winning data will not be accumulated and stored. It becomes possible to do so.

  As shown in FIG. 13, normal replay winning data and first RT replay winning data are set in the index values IV = 12 to 15. In this case, when winning with the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 14, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. In some cases, the first RT replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is certainly generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To do. Also, if the winning is the index value IV = 13, the first RT replay winning is made when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 14, the first RT replay winning is made when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Also, when the winning is the index value IV = 15, the first RT replay winning is obtained when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the lottery table for normal mode in FIG. 13 is selected, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 1, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 2, and the winning when the index value IV = 3. And the probability of winning when the index value IV = 4 is about 1 / 9.3, respectively, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 5, and the index value IV = 6 The probability of winning is about 1 / 12.9 respectively, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 7 is about 1 / 66.8, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 8 Is about 1/122, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 9 is about 1/212, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 10 is about 1/423, and the index value IV = 1 The probability of winning when the index value is approximately 1/218, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 12, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 13, and winning when the index value IV = 14 And the probability of winning when the index value IV = 15 is about 1 / 28.0, respectively.

  Here, in the normal mode lottery table, as described above, the first RT replay winning data is set as the winning data of the index value IV = 12 to 15 in addition to the normal replay winning data (see FIG. 13). The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 12 to 15 is about 1 / 7.0. If the winning combination is one of the index values IV = 12 to 15, the stop sequence corresponding to the winning combination is the stop order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the order is reached, the first RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the normal mode to the first RT mode. When transitioning to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) is the first RT mode lottery table.

  Next, the first RT mode lottery table selected when “setting 3” is in the first RT mode will be described. 15 and 16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the first RT mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning combination data set for each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probabilities of the respective index values IV are determined based on the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 15). 13). In this case, an index value IV = 1 to 7 is set with a role that allows a game medium to be assigned, and the winning combination data and the winning probabilities set for the index value IV = 1 to 7 respectively. By being the same, the types of roles that can be given game media and the winning probabilities of those roles are the same in each of the normal mode and the first RT mode. In addition, the BB winning data is set to the index value IV = 11 as in the normal mode lottery table, and the winning probability is the same as the normal mode lottery table. That is, the probability of winning the BB combination in the normal mode and the first RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set after the index value IV = 12 is different from the normal mode. Specifically, in the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, second RT replay winning data is set as winning data with an index value IV = 12 to 15 in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 12 to 15 is about 1 / 1.10. When winning with the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 16, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second RT replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is certainly generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Also, when the winning is the index value IV = 13, the second RT replay winning is obtained when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when the winning is the index value IV = 14, the second RT replay winning is performed when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Also, if the winning is the index value IV = 15, the second RT replay winning is obtained when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In the first RT mode, the winning order is any of the index values IV = 12 to 15, and the stopping order corresponding to the winning combination is the stopping order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In such a case, the second RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the second RT mode. When transitioning to the second RT mode, the lottery table referenced in the lottery process (FIG. 12) is the second RT mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, first fall replay winning data is set as winning data with an index value IV = 16 to 21 in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 16 to 21 is about 1 / 10.9.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, when the winning is the index value IV = 16, as shown in FIG. 16, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, the first falling replay winning is performed at the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Regardless of occurrence. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 17, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 18, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 19, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with an index value of IV = 20, each of the first stops is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 21, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the first fall replay winning is established, the lottery mode shifts to the normal mode. When the mode is shifted to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) is the normal mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, only the normal replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 22. The probability of winning at the index value IV = 22 is set higher than the probability of winning the other combination, and specifically, the winning is about 1 / 6.7. When winning with the index value IV = 22, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. .

  In the first RT mode lottery table, an index value IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 22 is set to enable a replay winning. In addition, since the winning probabilities of these combinations are set to the probabilities already described, the winning probabilities (hereinafter also referred to as replay probabilities) of the combinations that enable the replay winning in the first RT mode are about 1 /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the first RT mode is a gaming state with a higher replay probability than the normal mode.

  Next, the second RT mode lottery table selected when “setting 3” is in the second RT mode will be described. 17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the second RT mode lottery table.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 17, the winning combination data set for each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probabilities of the respective index values IV are the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 17). 13) and the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 15). In this case, an index value IV = 1 to 7 is set with a role that allows a game medium to be assigned, and the winning combination data and the winning probabilities set for the index value IV = 1 to 7 respectively. By being the same, the types of roles that can be given game media and the winning probabilities of those roles are the same in each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode. Further, the BB winning data is set to the index value IV = 11 similarly to the lottery table for the normal mode and the lottery table for the first RT mode. It is the same. That is, the probability of winning the BB combination in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set after the index value IV = 12 is different from the normal mode and the first RT mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, in the second RT mode lottery table, the second fall replay winning data is set as the winning data of the index value IV = 12 to 17 in addition to the normal replay winning data. . The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 12 to 17 is about 1 / 5.5.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, when the winning is the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 18, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, the second falling replay winning is performed at the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Regardless of occurrence. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 13, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 14, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 15, the normal replay winning is made when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 16, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 17, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the second fall replay winning is established, the lottery mode shifts to the first RT mode. When transitioning to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) is the first RT mode lottery table.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, only normal replay winning data is set at an index value IV = 18. The probability of winning at the index value IV = 18 is set higher than the probability of winning for other roles, specifically, the winning is about 1 / 6.3. When winning with the index value IV = 18, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. .

  In the second RT mode lottery table, an index value IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 18 is set to enable a replay winning. The winning probabilities of the winning combinations that enable the establishment of a replay winning in the second RT mode by setting the winning probabilities of these winning combinations as described above are approximately 1 (hereinafter also referred to as replay probabilities). /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the second RT mode is a gaming state with a higher replay probability than the normal mode. On the other hand, the replay probability in the first RT mode is about 1 / 2.8. That is, the second RT mode has the same replay probability as the first RT mode. However, the replay probability in the first RT mode is not limited to the same configuration as the replay probability in the second RT mode. For example, the first RT mode and the second RT mode have substantially the same replay probability although the replay probability is slightly different. A certain configuration may be employed, the second RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the first RT mode, and the first RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the second RT mode.

  The normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table are set in a one-to-one correspondence with “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting value is high. Although the winning probability of the BB combination increases, the replay probability set in each lottery mode is the same or substantially the same regardless of the set value. In addition, in a situation where the BB combination is won, the BB combination is excluded from the lottery in any of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode so that the BB combination is not won. . In addition to the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table, the main ROM 73 has a BB lottery referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) in the BB state. The table is stored. In the BB lottery table, only two types of the second bell role and the first watermelon role are set as the lottery target roles, and the winning probability of the second bell role is set to about 1 / 1.1, The winning probability of the first watermelon combination is set to about 1/50. As a result, in the BB state, the expected number of game media to be given per unit game number is higher than in other game states.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process (FIG. 12), after selecting the lottery table (step S502), the index value IV is set to “1” (step S503), and the determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set. (Step S504). In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S501 is set as the current determination value DV, and a point value PV corresponding to “1” that is the current index value IV is added to the random value. Let it be a new judgment value DV.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct (step S505). In the determination of whether or not the combination is correct, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds “65535”. If “65535” is exceeded, winning data acquisition processing for setting the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S506). In the winning data acquisition process, all the winning data set for the current index value IV in the lottery table to be referenced is set in the main RAM 74. If the winning data is set, if the winning data is winning data other than the BB winning data, “0” is cleared after the end of the current game regardless of whether or not a winning corresponding to the winning data is established, and BB If it is winning data, “0” is cleared when winning is established.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed “65535” (step S505: NO), it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 (step S507), and it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined (step S508). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S504, and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S504, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S505, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is based on the determination value DV.

  If the process of step S506 is executed, or if a negative determination is made in step S508, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In this case, after executing stop information first setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control (step S509), effect content determination processing is executed (step S510). In the effect content determination process, a process for determining the outline content of the effect executed in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 in the current game is executed. As the contents of the outline, high expectation content, medium expectation content, and low expectation content are set so that the expectation level of occurrence of the BB state or the AT state described later gradually decreases. In the effect content determination process, the lottery table corresponding to the combination of the condition whether or not to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games and the condition of the winning combination in the current game is used. The outline is determined by lottery.

  More specifically, the situation that is not in the BB state and the AT state, the content of the high expectation content is 98% of the probability when winning the BB role in the situation where it is determined to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games. In the situation where it is selected and the content of medium expectation is selected with a probability of 2%, and it is decided to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games, the probability of 80% is given when the BB role is not won The content of high expectation is selected and the content of medium expectation is selected with a probability of 20%, and 70% when winning the BB role in a situation where it is not decided to enter the AT state within the predetermined number of games. The high expectation content is selected with a probability of 15%, and the medium expectation content and the low expectation content are selected with a probability of 15%, respectively, and it has not been decided to enter the AT state within the predetermined number of games. In the situation where the BB role is not won, if the index value IV = 7-10 is won, the high expectation content is selected with a probability of 30% and the probability is 35% for each. In the situation where the content of expectation level and the content of low expectation level are selected, and it is not determined to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games, and the situation where the BB role is not won, any of index values IV = 7-10 If not, the low expectation content is selected with a probability of 80% and the medium expectation content is selected with a probability of 20%.

  Information corresponding to the contents of the outline determined in the effect content determination process is set as a game start command, and the game start command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S511). The game start command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that a new game has started, and for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize the contents of the outline of the production determined by the main side MPU 72. The command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  When receiving the game start command, the effect side MPU 82 grasps the contents of the outline of the effect in the current game from the game start command in other processing (step S1409) in the notification processing (FIG. 29) described later. The details of the production are determined by lottery in a manner corresponding to the contents of the outline of the production. Then, a data table corresponding to the determined content of the effect is read from the effect side ROM 83 to the effect side RAM 84, and the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display of the image display device 63 according to the read data table. Execute control.

  Here, in the effect content determination process in the main MPU 72, the effect content lottery process is executed in the same manner regardless of whether the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won in all gaming states. Regardless of the index value IV = 12 or later, the lottery process of the production contents is executed in the same manner. And, when the special display section 67 is informed of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the index value IV = 1 to 6 and the index value IV = 12 or later are won. Information that makes it possible to specify the individual index value IV is not transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effect MPU 82. As a result, the reels in the effect execution means such as the image display device 63 directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82, although the special display unit 67 does not notify the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. It is possible to prevent the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R from being notified.

  Thereafter, notification control processing is executed (step S512). Although the details will be described later in the notification control process, a process for performing display control of the special display unit 67 is executed, and a notification corresponding to the display content in the special display unit 67 is executed by the image display device 63. Execute the process to make it.

  Next, the reel control process executed in step S308 of the normal process (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed (step S601). In the rotation start process, a predetermined wait time (e.g., 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the result of the winning lottery process (FIG. 12) in the previous game. If it has not elapsed, it waits until the wait time elapses. When the wait time has elapsed, the wait time for the next game is reset, and rotation start information is set in a motor control storage area provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. To do. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in the stepping motor control processing in step S206 in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9), and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. Further, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the main MPU 72 can issue a stop command by lighting a lamp (not shown) of each stop button 42 to 44. This is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, a third non-specific control process for monitoring fraud on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is executed (step S602). The processing content of the third non-specific control processing will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated (step S603). When none of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated, the third non-specific control process of step S602 is executed until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, it is determined whether or not the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued (step S604). . If no stop command has been generated, the process returns to step S602, and the third non-specific control process of step S602 is executed until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set (step S605).

  The stop command command is a command that is transmitted to the production side MPU 82 in order to determine whether any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated to generate a stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S606 to S612 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

  In the stop control process, the symbol number of the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is confirmed (step S606). Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. Thereafter, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on stop information stored in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S607).

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S607, a value from “0” to “4” is calculated as the number of slips based on stop information stored in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74.

  Thereafter, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined (step S608). Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol (step S609), and if they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed. (Step S610). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped (step S611). If all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed (step S612), and the process returns to step S602.

  Here, the stop information is information for making the stop mode of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the result of the lottery process (FIG. 12). By using the stop information, When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are stopped, it is possible to calculate the number of slips (specifically “0” to “4”) for the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position. As the stop information, slip number data indicating a correspondence relationship between each symbol and the number of slips is stored in advance in the main ROM 73 in correspondence with each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which slip number data corresponding to each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is derived during rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. .

  As the process for setting the stop information, stop information first setting process executed in step S509 of the lottery process (FIG. 12) and stop information executed in step S612 of the reel control process (FIG. 19). The second setting process exists. In the stop information first setting process, stop information is set according to the lottery process result. In the stop information second setting process, stop information stored in a work area 74a for specific control (to be described later) in the main RAM 74 in the stop information first setting process or the previous stop information second setting process is used after the reels are stopped. It is a process to change. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning data, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the stop output of the stopped reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. To do.

  If it is determined in step S611 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a winning determination process is executed in step S613, and then a winning result command is set as an output target to the effect side MPU 82 ( Step S614). The winning result command includes data indicating whether or not the current winning has been established, and includes data indicating the type of winning when the winning has been established.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process. In the winning determination process, first, the type of symbols stopped on the main line ML in the left reel 32L, the type of symbols stopped on the main line ML in the middle reel 32M, and the main line ML in the right reel 32R. The types of symbols that have stopped are recognized (steps S701 to S703). Here, each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is provided with an index sensor for detecting that the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R have made one turn. When the main MPU 72 is changed from the state of receiving a non-detection signal from an index sensor to the state of receiving a detection signal, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the index sensor have returned to the reference position. Is identified. Further, as described above, the stepping motor is used as the driving means for rotationally driving the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. The rotational position of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is specified using the output number of the driving signal (that is, the number of steps of the stepping motor). The number of outputs is stored in a register of the main MPU 72 or a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74.

  In steps S701 to S703, the rotational position is specified by using the output number of the drive signal to the stepping motor after specifying that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have returned to the reference position. The type of the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the main line ML from the rotational position is specified. Then, for each symbol stopped and displayed on the main line ML in each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the 2-byte data set for each symbol type is read from the main ROM 73. After that, as the symbol combination logical operation processing, 2-byte data corresponding to the symbol combination is derived by performing AND processing on each 2-byte data grasped in steps S701 to S703 in the same order. Step S704).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the 2-byte data derived in step S704 corresponds to any winning data (step S705). If an affirmative determination is made in step S705, it is determined whether or not the winning data corresponds to the winning combination selected in the lottery process (FIG. 12) at the start of the current game (step S706). When it corresponds to the winning combination (step S706: YES), winning correspondence processing is executed (step S707). In the winning correspondence process, if the winning is a small role winning, the number of medals to be paid out in the medal payout process is set to a work area for specific control (to be described later) in the main RAM 74 so that the medal can be given. It is set in a payout target counter provided at 74a. On the other hand, if the winning is a replay winning, a flag setting process for executing the automatic insertion process (step S402) in the next start waiting process (FIG. 11) is executed.

  On the other hand, when it does not correspond to the winning combination (step S706: NO), the abnormality notification command is set as an output target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S708). The production-side MPU 82 receives the abnormality notification command and thereby performs abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal winning by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63. Then, after executing the operation prohibition process in step S709, the progress of the game is stopped by entering an infinite loop. In the operation prohibition process, the next timer interrupt process is prohibited, and all the output ports of the main MPU 72 are cleared to “0”, thereby turning off all actuators connected to the output port. This operation prohibition state is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

  Next, the response process at the end of the game executed in step S310 of the normal process (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the corresponding process at the end of the game, if the BB combination is in a winning state or a BB state (step S801: YES), a BB process is executed (step S802). In the BB process, if the BB combination is won, it is determined whether or not a BB winning has occurred in the current game. If a BB winning has occurred, the specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is performed. The game state is shifted to the BB state by setting “1” to the BB state flag provided in the work area 74a. Thereby, in the lottery process (FIG. 12) in the game after the next time, the BB lottery table is referred to. In addition, by sending a command indicating the transition to the BB state to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state is started in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63. Note that, when the state is shifted to the BB state, by deleting the BB winning data from the main RAM 74, the state of winning the BB combination is released.

  In the BB process in the BB state, it is determined whether or not a game medium has been given in the current game. If a game medium has been given, a work area for specific control to be described later in the main RAM 74. The number of game media awarded in the current game is added to the total awarded number counter provided in 74a. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the total granted number counter after the addition is equal to or greater than the value corresponding to the end reference number. If it is less than the value corresponding to the end reference number, the BB process is ended as it is. If the value is equal to or greater than the value corresponding to the end reference number, the BB state is ended by clearing the BB state flag of the main RAM 74 to “0”. In addition, by transmitting a command indicating that the BB state is ended to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 is ended.

  When the BB state ends, the lottery mode is the normal mode regardless of the lottery mode before the start of the BB state. Further, when the BB state is started in the AT state, the ART preparation state process described later is executed after the end of the BB state regardless of the state before the start of the BB state. Incidentally, when the AT state shifts to the BB state, the value of a remaining ART execution counter, which will be described later, is incremented by 1 in order to increase the execution count of the ART state by one.

  If neither the winning state nor the BB state of the BB role is selected (step S801: NO) and further not the AT state (step S803: NO), the transition process of the RT mode (step S804), the transition chance management process (step S805) And the game number cancellation | release management process (step S806) is performed. Note that when the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is first stopped in a game in a state that is neither the BB state nor the AT state, a notification indicating that it should be stopped from the left reel 32L is executed, but the subsequent game There is no penalty that restricts the granting of profits.

  In the transition process of the RT mode, when it is specified that the first RT replay winning is occurring in the current game, the transition is made to the first RT mode, and it is specified that the second RT replay winning is generated in the current game. If so, the mode is shifted to the second RT mode. Further, in the transition process of the RT mode, when it is specified that the second falling replay winning is generated in the current game, the transition to the first RT mode is performed, and the first falling replay winning is generated in the current game. When it is determined that the current mode is specified, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  In the transition chance management process (step S805), it is determined whether or not the current game is in the normal mode and the winning combination is determined by any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 in the winning lottery process (FIG. 12). . In the normal mode, when the winning is at any one of the index values IV = 7 to 10, the transition to the AT state lottery process is executed. The transition to the AT state lottery process is executed when the winning combination of the BB combination, the BB state, and the AT state are not in any state and the lottery mode of the main MPU 72 is the normal mode. In the transition lottery process to the AT state, the AT transition lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and for the specific control described later in the main RAM 74. The lottery counter value updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec) in the work area 74a is read out, and the lottery counter value is checked against the AT shift lottery table. The AT transfer lottery table will be AT transfer with a probability of 5% when winning with an index value of IV = 7, and AT transfer with a probability of 10% when winning with an index value of IV = 8. When winning with an index value of IV = 9, the AT transition is won with a probability of 15%, and when winning with an index value of IV = 10, the AT transition is won with a probability of 20%. Is set.

  When the AT transition is selected in the AT state transition lottery process, “1” is set in an AT state counter provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. The AT state counter is a counter for specifying whether or not the main MPU 72 is in the AT state and, when in the AT state, specifying the stay mode in the AT state. When in the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is “0”, and when in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more. By setting “1” in the AT state counter, the ART preparation state process (step S808) described later is executed in the next processing time in the process at the end of the game.

  In addition, if the AT transition is selected in the AT state lottery process, the lottery process of the AT state execution times is executed. When the AT state is started, the number of continued games for one execution is set in an ART game number counter provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74, and the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. ”, The one execution time ends. In the lottery process for execution times in the AT state, the number of execution times is determined by lottery. In the lottery process for the execution times in the AT state, the execution lottery table is read from data for specific control (to be described later) in the main ROM 73 and periodically (for example, a 2 msec cycle) in a work area 74a for specific control (to be described later) in the main RAM 74. The value of the lottery counter updated at (1) is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is checked against the execution lottery table. In the execution lottery table, one execution time is selected with a probability of 50%, two execution times are selected with a probability of 30%, three execution times are selected with a probability of 15%, and five times. Is set to be selected with a probability of 5%. The value of the execution times selected in the lottery process for the execution times of the AT state is set in a remaining ART execution counter provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. The ART game number counter is a counter for specifying the remaining number of continued games in one execution time in the ART state by the main MPU 72, and the remaining ART execution counter is specified in the main MPU 72 for the remaining execution times in the ART state. It is a counter for doing.

  Note that if the AT transition is selected in the AT state lottery process, the game is not limited to the configuration in which the AT state is transferred to the AT state. In the case of winning the transition, the transition to the AT state may be performed after a predetermined number of precursor games (for example, 32 games) has been consumed. In this case, the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 execute an effect that can cause the player to expect the transition to the AT state in each game where the number of precursor games is being measured. Thus, it is possible to suitably increase the player's expectation.

  In the game number release management process (step S806), when the number of games for the number of released games set when the AT state was completed last time has been digested without causing a new transition to the AT state, the game moves to the AT state. Execute the process to make it happen. That is, every time one game is completed, the value of the number of released games is decremented by 1, and when the remaining number of released games is “0”, “1” is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74. . As a result, the ART preparation state process (step S808), which will be described later, is executed in the next processing time in the corresponding process at the end of the game. Further, when “1” is set in the AT state counter, “1” is set in the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74.

  If the value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it means that the state is the AT state, so an affirmative determination is made in step S803 and the flow proceeds to step S807. In step S807, the value of the AT state counter is grasped, and processing corresponding to the grasped value is executed. Specifically, if the value of the AT state counter is “1”, the ART ready state process is executed (step S808), and if the value of the AT state counter is “2”, the ART state process is executed (step S809). ) If the value of the AT state counter is “3”, the ART end branch process is executed (step S810). When the process of step S802 is executed, when the process of step S806 is executed, or when any of the processes of steps S808 to S810 is executed, the game end command is set as the transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S811). The game end command is a command for causing the effect side MPU 82 to recognize that one game has ended, and the command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). The Hereinafter, each process of step S808-step S810 is demonstrated.

  First, the ART preparation state process (step S808) will be described.

  The ART ready state is a state in which the user stays before shifting to the ART state when the conditions for enabling the transition to the ART state are satisfied. In the ART ready state, on the condition that it is not a penalty state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of a bell winning when winning at any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 Is notified. Further, in the ART preparation state, winning is determined by any one of index values IV = 12 to 15 (hereinafter also referred to as promotion target roles) in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 13) or the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 15). In this case, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay prize or the second RT replay prize (hereinafter also referred to as a stop order for promotion) is notified. The transition to the ART state is that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the stop order for the promotion occurrence in the situation in which the ART preparation state process or the ART end branch process is executed and the first RT mode is selected as the promotion target role. This occurs when the lottery mode shifts to the second RT mode.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the ART preparation state process. In the ART ready state process, it is determined whether a penalty event has occurred (step S901). The penalty event includes the fact that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped in the stop order for the promotion when the winning combination is won. In the ART ready state, when the role to be promoted is elected, the stop order for the promotion occurrence is notified on the image display device 63, but the promotion occurrence occurrence is executed despite the notification being executed. An event in which the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped in the stop order is a penalty event.

  If a penalty event has occurred (step S901: YES), “1” is set to a penalty flag provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S902). The penalty flag is a flag for the main MPU 72 to specify that a penalty event has occurred in the ART ready state. When the penalty flag is set to “1”, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is possible even if the index value IV = 1-6 is won. Not notified. The penalty flag is cleared to “0” when the ART preparation state is shifted to the ART state.

  In the ART ready state process, if the index value IV = 7 to 10 is won in the current game (step S903: YES), and the penalty flag of the main RAM 74 is not set to “1” (step S903: YES) Step S904: NO), an initial lottery game number addition lottery process is executed (step S905). In the initial lottery game additional lottery process, it is determined whether or not to add the number of continued games in the ART state when the ART preparation state is shifted to the ART state, and if it is added, the number of additional games is determined. To do. In the additional lottery process for the initial continuous game number, an initial lottery game additional lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73 and in the main RAM 74. A lottery counter value updated periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) in a work area 74a for specific control described later is read, and the value of the lottery counter is added to the initial continuous game number and collated with the lottery table. . In the initial lottery game additional lottery table, there is a high probability that an additional game will occur in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10, and the number of games expected to be acquired in the additional game is large. It is set to be. In the case where the initial lottery game number is added and won in the lottery process (step S906: YES), the number of added games selected in the added lottery process is stored in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. It adds to the provided initial addition counter (step S907). The initial additional counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify an additional amount of the number of continuing games in the ART state when the state is shifted to the ART state.

  In the ART preparation state process, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in the current game (step S908: YES), “2” is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S909). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART state process (step S809) in the next processing round in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 21), and the gaming state shifts from the ART ready state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, data is set in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S910). Thereafter, on condition that the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is “0” (step S911: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1 (step S912).

  In the ART preparation state process, another RT mode transition process is executed (step S913). In other RT mode transition processing, when it is specified that the first RT replay winning has occurred, the transition is made to the first RT mode, and when it is specified that the first falling replay winning has occurred, the transition is made to the normal mode. When it is determined that the second fall replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

  Next, the ART state process (step S809) in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 21) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the ART state processing, it is determined whether or not the current processing time is the processing time immediately after the transition from the ART ready state or the ART end branch state to the ART state, so that the current processing time is the start timing of the ART state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1001). If it is the start timing of the ART state (step S1001: YES), a setting process to the ART game number counter is executed (step S1002).

  In the setting process to the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, the value of the initial addition counter in the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. As a result, when the state shifts to the BB state in the middle of the ART state and shifts to the ART state again after the end of the BB state, the remaining number of continued games in the execution state of the ART state during the execution The additional number of continuing games generated in the ART preparation state is added. On the other hand, in the setting process to the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is “0”, after setting the initial continued game number “50” in the ART game number counter, The value of the initial addition counter in the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. As a result, when one execution time of the ART state is newly started, the additional number of continuous games generated in the ART preparation state is added to the initial number of continuous games in the one execution time of the ART state.

  In the ART state process, if the current game is won with any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 (step S1003: YES), the number of continuing games is added and a lottery process is executed (step S1004). In the additional lottery process for the number of continuous games, it is determined whether or not to add the number of continuous games in the ART state, and when it is added, the number of additional games is determined. In the additional lottery process for the number of continuous games, an additional lottery table for the number of continuous games corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73 and also described later in the main RAM 74. The lottery counter value updated periodically (for example, at a 2 msec cycle) in the work area 74a for specific control is read, and the lottery counter value is added to the number of continued games and checked against the lottery table. In the additional lottery table for the number of continuing games, the probability of an additional occurrence increases in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10, and the number of games expected to be acquired in that order increases. Is set to If the number of continued games is added and won in the lottery process (step S1005: YES), the number of added games selected in the added lottery process is added to the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 (step S1006). .

  In the ART state process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 (step S1007). If the value of the ART game number counter after the subtraction is “0” (step S1008: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is “0” and the normal mode is set. It is determined whether or not (step S1009). When the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more or not in the normal mode (step S1009: NO), “3” is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1010). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART end branch process (step S810) in the next processing time in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 21), and the gaming state shifts from the ART state to the ART end branch state. . On the other hand, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” and the normal mode is set (step S1009: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to “0” (step S1011). As a result, the AT state ends.

  In the ART state process, an RT mode transition process is executed (step S1012). In the transition process of the RT mode, when it is specified that the first RT replay winning has occurred, the process is shifted to the first RT mode. When it is specified that the 1-roll replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and when it is specified that the second falling replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

  Next, the ART end branch process (step S810) in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 21) will be described.

  The ART end branch state is a game state in which the player stays when one execution time of the ART state ends. Stopping reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to enable the establishment of a bell win when winning in any one of index values IV = 1 to 6 in the ART end branch state, provided that it is not a penalty state The order is announced. Further, in the ART end branch state, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it finally returns to the ART state, and even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the ART state Can return to. Here, since the transition to the ART end branch state is made when one execution time of the ART state is completed, there is a high possibility that the lottery mode is the second RT mode at the timing when the ART end branch state is reached. In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the transition from the second RT mode to the first RT mode is once generated, and then the ART state is changed in accordance with the transition to the second RT mode again. A new run is started.

  Even in the ART end branch state, as described above, when the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 1 to 6, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is notified. Therefore, the player is in an advantageous state. In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the ART end branch state is stayed at least until the lottery mode shifts from the second RT mode to the first RT mode. On the other hand, in the second RT mode in the ART end branch state, the reels 32L, 32M, etc. for avoiding the occurrence of the second falling replay winning even if the winning combination enabling the second falling replay winning is won. The stop order of 32R is not notified. Accordingly, if the player's prediction is successful in the ART end branch state and the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART end branch state that is advantageous to the player based on the player's own prediction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the ART end branch process. In the ART end branch process, it is determined whether or not a penalty event has occurred (step S1101). Penalty events are promoted when the winning combination (IV = 12 to 15 in the normal mode lottery table (Fig. 13) and IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode lottery table (Fig. 15)) is won. This includes that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R were not stopped in the stop order for promotion generation, although the stop order for generation was reported. In addition, in the penalty event, even if the stop order for the fall avoidance is informed when winning is made in any of IV = 16 to 21 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 15), the fall falls This includes that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the order of stopping for generation.

  If a penalty event has occurred (step S1101: YES), “1” is set to a penalty flag provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S1102). The penalty flag is a flag for the main MPU 72 to specify that a penalty event has occurred. When the penalty flag is set to “1”, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is possible even if the index value IV = 1-6 is won. Not notified. The penalty flag is cleared to “0” when the ART end branch state ends.

  In the ART end branch process, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred (step S1103: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1104: YES), the remaining After subtracting 1 from the value of the ART execution counter (step S1105), “2” is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1106). On the other hand, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, “2” is set to the AT state counter without executing the processing of step S1105 (step S1106). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART state process (step S809) in the next processing round in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 21), and the gaming state shifts from the ART end branch state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, data is set in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S1107).

  Here, as will be described in detail later, in the state where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more in the ART end branch state, if the winning combination that allows the generation of the second RT replay winning is won, the second RT replay winning The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can be generated is notified. Thus, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the player can win a new execution time of the ART state by winning the role that enables the second RT replay winning in the first RT mode. Can be started easily. On the other hand, in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can generate the second RT replay winning even if the winning combination that enables the second RT replay winning is won. Stop order is not notified. In this case, the player performs a stop operation by predicting the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can generate the second RT replay winning, and the predicted stop order can generate the second RT replay winning. The second RT replay winning is generated in the stop order, and a new execution time of the ART state is started. That is, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, it is possible to start a new execution of the ART state based on the player's prediction. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the ART end branch process, when it is specified that the first fall replay winning has occurred (step S1108: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is “0” (step S1109: YES), The value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is cleared to “0” (step S1110). As a result, the AT state ends. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the normal mode, data is set in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S1111).

  Here, as will be described in detail later, in the state where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more in the ART end branch state, if the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is won, the first fall replay The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of winning is notified. Accordingly, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, even if the player is elected to make the first fall replay winning possible in the first RT mode, the player can win the first fall replay winning. Occurrence can be easily avoided. Moreover, even if the first fall replay winning is generated in the situation, the ART end branch state is continued. As a result, in a situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, even if the first fall replay winning is generated due to a player's operation mistake, the ART end branch state can be continued. .

  On the other hand, even if the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay winning is won in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the reels 32L, 32M, The stop order of 32R is not notified. In this case, the player performs a stop operation by predicting the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that avoids the occurrence of the first fall replay winning, and the predicted stop order causes the occurrence of the first fall replay winning. If the stop order can be avoided, the first fall replay winning will not occur. Accordingly, if the player's prediction is successful in the ART end branch state and the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART end branch state that is advantageous to the player based on the player's own prediction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the ART end branch process, another RT mode transition process is executed (step S1112). In other RT mode transition processing, when it is specified that the first RT replay winning has occurred, the process shifts to the first RT mode, and when it is determined that the second falling replay winning has occurred, the process shifts to the first RT mode. Let

<Notification control processing>
Next, the notification control process executed in step S512 in the lottery process (FIG. 12) in the main MPU 72 will be described. In the notification control process, control for notifying the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is executed, and in addition, the first RT replay winning can be generated in the first RT mode or the second RT replay winning can be generated. The control for notifying that the winning combination is won is executed. In this case, in the notification control process, a command setting process for causing the image display device 63 to perform various notifications is executed, and when the command setting process is executed, it corresponds to the notification contents instructed in the command. A setting process for causing the special display unit 67 to perform the display to be performed is executed. Prior to description of specific processing contents of the notification control processing, the special display unit 67 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 25A is a front view of the special display unit 67. The special display unit 67 is provided with seven display segments 101 to 107. Each of the display segments 101 to 107 has an individual light source composed of an LED, and only one arbitrary display segment 101 to 107 can be lit by the on / off control of the individual light source. In addition, any combination of the display segments 101 to 107 can be turned on. Since each of the individual light sources emits light of the same color, the same color is displayed in each of the display segments 101 to 107, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display segments 101 to 107 may be configured to display different colors, or the display segments 101 to 107 may be configured to display a plurality of types of colors. The first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are all linear display segments, and the first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are arranged so as to form a so-called 7-segment display. Thereby, in the special display section 67, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of display such as the numbers “1” to “9” and the alphabet “H”. The special display unit 67 is not limited to the segment display as described above, and any liquid crystal display device, organic EL display can be used as long as it can display a plurality of types of symbols, numbers, or characters. Other types of display devices such as a device, a CRT, a dot matrix may be used.

  In the slot machine 10, as described above, when winning is made with any of the index values IV = 1 to 6, the bell prize is awarded when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes the predetermined stop order. Occur. Further, when the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the normal mode lottery table (FIGS. 13 and 14), the reel 32L is selected when the winning is made at any of the index values IV = 12 to 15. , 32M, 32R become the predetermined stop order, the first RT replay winning is established, and the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 15 and 16). In this case, if the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 12 to 15, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes the predetermined stop order, and the second RT replay winning is established. Further, when the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 15 and 16), the reels are selected when the index value IV = 16 to 21 is won. When the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes the predetermined stop order, the normal replay winning is established, and otherwise, the first falling replay winning is established. In addition, when the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the second RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 17 and 18), the reels are selected when the index value IV = 12 to 17 is won. When the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes the predetermined stop order, the normal replay winning is established, and in other cases, the second falling replay winning is established.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the winning mode is different corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the first stop is the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can be notified in the image display device 63. Stop order in which the types of the second and third stop reels 32L, 32M and 32R are arbitrary, and the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second and third stop reels 32L and 32M. , 32R can be any type of stop, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the first stop is the left reel 32L. And the second stop is the right reel 32R and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop is the left reel 32L. Stop order in which the stop is the right reel 32R, stop order in which the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the first stop is the right reel 32R There is a stop order in which the second stop is the left reel 32L and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. There is a stop order. There are a total of eight stop orders.

  Further, in the ART end branch state, when winning is selected at any one of the index values IV = 12 to 17 in the second RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 17 and 18), it indicates the branch timing of the lottery mode. Although the notification is executed by the image display device 63, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified. In the ART end branch state, if the winning value is any of the index values IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 15 and 16), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is determined. If “0”, the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed by the image display device 63, but the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for generating the second RT replay winning is notified. Not. In the ART end branch state, if the winning value is any of index values IV = 16 to 21 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 15 and 16), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is determined. If “0”, the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed by the image display device 63, but the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped to avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning. The order is not announced.

  In the above configuration, the special display unit 67 performs display corresponding to the content notified by the image display device 63 in relation to the winning combination. The display content of the special display unit 67 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display contents of the special display unit 67 are set in one-to-one correspondence with the notification contents of the eight types of stop orders on the image display device 63, and the stop orders of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not notified. It is set in correspondence with the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Specifically, the number “1” is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification that the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the rest is optional in the image display device 63. The number “2” is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification that the first stop is the right reel 32R and the rest is optional in the image display device 63, and the first stop The number “3” is displayed in correspondence with the fact that the image display device 63 notifies that the second stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The image display device 63 is notified that the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The number of “4” Is set as the display content, and the image display device 63 notifies that the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The number “5” is set as the display content corresponding to the above, and a notification indicating that the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. Corresponding to what is performed in the image display device 63, the number “6” is set as the display content, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is in the middle. The number “7” is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification indicating that the reel is 32M on the image display device 63, the first stop is the right reel 32R, and the second stop is in the middle. Reel 3 The number “8” is set as the display content in correspondence with the fact that the image display device 63 is informed that the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are displayed. The letter “H” is set as the display content in correspondence with the fact that the image display device 63 is notified that the stop timing is not notified but the branch timing of the lottery mode. In the configuration in which the image display device 63 can notify that the first stop is the left reel 32L and the rest is optional, the display content of the special display unit 67 corresponds to the notification of the stop order. It is good also as a structure by which the display content is set.

  Since the display content of the special display unit 67 is set as described above, the display content of the special display unit 67 does not overlap between different types of notification content in the image display device 63. Thereby, the display content of the special display unit 67 can be associated with the notification content in the image display device 63.

  The display content of the special display unit 67 is not limited to the one-to-one correspondence with the notification contents in the image display device 63, and a part of the notification contents or A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of display contents of the special display unit 67 are set in correspondence with each other. Even in this case, the display content of the special display unit 67 can be associated with the notification content in the image display device 63 by preventing the display content of the special display unit 67 from overlapping between different types of notification content. It becomes.

  FIG. 26A and FIG. 26B are explanatory diagrams for explaining the relationship between the notification content in the image display device 63 and the display content in the special display unit 67.

  When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified in the image display device 63, as shown in FIG. 26 (a1), the image display device 63 has the same number of stop operations as required to end the game. The unit display images G1 to G3 are displayed, and image display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed on each of the unit display images G1 to G3. Specifically, a left unit display image G1 corresponding to the left reel 32L, a middle unit display image G2 corresponding to the middle reel 32M, and a right unit display image G3 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed. FIG. 26 (a1) shows that the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The left unit display image G1 displays an image “2” corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L, and the middle unit display image G2 displays an image “1” corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M. In the right unit display image G3, an image “3” corresponding to the stop order of the right reel 32R is displayed.

  In the image display device 63, an image for informing the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is displayed as described above, whereas in the special display section 67, as shown in FIG. “5” corresponding to the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R is displayed. That is, in the image display device 63, unit display images G1 to G3 corresponding to the number of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are displayed, and the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the unit display images G1 to G3. While the corresponding image display is performed, the special display unit 67 performs a display unrelated to the number of reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Thereby, even if the display corresponding to the notification content of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed on the special display unit 67, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display content on the image display device 63.

  In the image display device 63, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified, but it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, as shown in FIG. 26 (b1), a game is played on the image display device 63. Although the same number of unit display images G1 to G3 as the number of stop operations necessary for the end are displayed, image display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in each of the unit display images G1 to G3. Absent. Specifically, an image “?” Is displayed as the same image in each of the left unit display image G1, the middle unit display image G2, and the right unit display image G3. In addition to the unit display images G <b> 1 to G <b> 3, a character image G <b> 4 “Aim!” Is displayed as an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode.

  In the image display device 63, an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed as described above, whereas in the special display section 67, as shown in FIG. 26 (b2), the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed. “H” corresponding to the above is displayed. The display of “H” does not correspond to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. As described above, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 also displays so that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R cannot be specified. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game content that causes the player to predict the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R from being lost by the display content of the special display unit 67.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. As a result, the player's attention to the special display unit 67 can be reduced as compared with the image display device 63. Further, the special display unit 67 exists on the opposite side to the image display device 63 side with the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R that allow the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be visually recognized. As a result, the special display portion 67 is disposed at a position separated from the image display device 63, and this also makes it possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display portion 67.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the notification control process.

  In the notification control process, if the winning value is any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 (step S1201: YES), the value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, and the penalty flag in the main RAM 74 is determined. On condition that the value of “0” is “0” (step S1202: YES, step S1203: NO), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1204). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to a display correspondence table provided as data for specific control, which will be described later, in the main ROM 73, it is possible to generate a bell prize at the index value IV won this time. Understand the data type of display contents corresponding to the stop order. Then, the grasped type of display content data is read from a display data storage area provided as an area for storing a part of data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and the read display content data is read out. The display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the above. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the generation of the bell winning is started on the special display section 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1205). The notification execution command is a command for causing the production-side MPU 82 to recognize that notification related to the winning combination is to be executed in the current game, and the stop order command is the reels 32L, 32M, This is a command for causing the rendering side MPU 82 to recognize the stop order of 32R. Only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set as a transmission target regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The stop order command is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the type of stop order to be notified by the image display device 63. In step S1205, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the occurrence of a bell winning is obtained. Is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1205 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  In the notification control process, when the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the first RT replay winning or the winning enabling the second RT replay winning is won (step S1206: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is selected. When the value is “1” or “2” (step S1207: YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1208). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, if the winning combination enabling the generation of the first RT replay winning is won, the first RT replay winning can be generated. The type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order to be recognized is grasped, and if the winning combination enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning is won, the stop order corresponding to the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is supported. Understand the type of data displayed. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling the generation of the first RT replay winning or the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1209). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables generation of a winning on the side corresponding to the current winning combination of the first RT replay winning and the second RT replay winning is on the main side. Read from the ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. The various commands set in step S1209 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  In the notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the first falling replay winning or the winning combination that allows the second falling replay winning is won (step S1210: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 If the value of “2” is “2”, or the value of the AT state counter is “1” and the second RT mode is not set (step S1211: YES, step S1212: NO), the first display data setting process is executed. (Step S1213). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first falling replay winning is won, the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is determined. The type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order that can be avoided is grasped, and the occurrence of the second falling replay winning can be avoided if the winning combination that enables the second falling replay winning is won. The type of data of display contents corresponding to the stop order to be grasped. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning or the second falling replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1214). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of winning on the side corresponding to the current winning combination of the first falling replay winning and the second falling replay winning. Is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1214 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). Incidentally, in the stop order command transmitted in this case, stop order information corresponding to the notification content of the special display unit 67 selected in step S1213 is set.

  In addition, the case where the value of the AT state counter is “1” is the ART ready state, and in the ART ready state, when the second RT mode is set, the winning combination that enables the second fall replay winning is selected. Even in such a case, the configuration in which the stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified, and when the ART ready state is started in the second RT mode, there is an opportunity to shift to the first RT mode. It becomes possible to make it. Since the transition from the ART ready state to the ART state occurs when the first RT mode is shifted to the second RT mode, when the ART ready state is started in the second RT mode, the transition to the first RT mode is performed once. It is possible to secure an opportunity to generate a transition opportunity from the ART ready state to the ART state.

  In the notification control process, if the value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is “3”, that is, if it is in the ART termination branch state (step S1215: YES), a branch-corresponding notification control process is executed (step S1216). . The branching notification control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the winning combination that enables the second fall replay winning is won (step S1301: YES), the second display data setting process is executed (step S1302). In the ART end branch state, as described above, even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the second falling replay winning is won, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but it corresponds to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand what kind of data is displayed. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1303). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, in the ART end branch state as described above, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning even if the winning combination that enables the second falling replay winning is won as described above. Will not be notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, if the winning combination that allows the first fall replay winning is won (step S1304: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1305). : YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1306). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the remaining ART execution counter value is 1 or more, if the winning combination that allows the generation of the first falling replay winning is won, the first falling replay winning is generated. The stop order that can be avoided is notified. Therefore, in the first display data setting process, the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73 is referred to grasp the type of display content data corresponding to the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning. . The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1307). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. For the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1307 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). Incidentally, in the stop order command transmitted in this case, stop order information corresponding to the notification content of the special display unit 67 selected in step S1306 is set.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that allows the first fall replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S1304: YES, step S1305: NO), the second display data The setting process is executed (step S1308). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the remaining ART execution counter value is “0”, even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first falling replay winning is won, the first falling replay winning is generated. The stop order that can be avoided is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but it corresponds to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand what kind of data is displayed. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1309). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, as described above, when the ART end branch state is set and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, as described above, the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is selected. However, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, when the winning combination that allows the second RT replay winning is won (step S1310: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1311: YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1312). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the remaining ART execution counter value is 1 or more, the second RT replay winning can be generated when winning the role allowing the second RT replay winning. The stop order to be notified is notified. Accordingly, in the first display data setting process, the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73 is referred to grasp the type of display content data corresponding to the stop order that enables the second RT replay winning. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1313). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. For the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables generation of the second RT replay winning is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1313 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that enables the second RT replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S1310: YES, step S1311: NO), the second display data A setting process is executed (step S1314). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, it is possible to generate the second RT replay winning even if the winning combination enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning is won. The stop order to be notified is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but it corresponds to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand what kind of data is displayed. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1315). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, if it is in the ART end branch state as described above and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, it is assumed that the winning combination that allows the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is won as described above. However, the stop order that enables the second RT replay winning is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

  If the winning combination that enables the first RT replay winning is won and the remaining ART execution counter value in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it corresponds to the stop order that enables the first RT replay winning. The display control of the special display unit 67 is executed so that the display content is displayed, and the notification execution command and the stop execution command are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 so that the image display device 63 notifies the stop order. Set as.

  Next, the notification process executed by the production side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The notification process is executed at a cycle of 4 msec, for example.

  When both the notification execution command and the stop order command are received from the main MPU 72 (step S1401: YES), the image display device 63 displays the stop order images of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the stop order command. Data necessary for display is set (step S1402). However, at this timing, the image in the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is not displayed on the image display device 63. Thereafter, a value corresponding to the notification delay period is set in the measurement counter provided in the effect side RAM 84 (step S1403). The notification delay period is set as a period shorter than the acceleration period from the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to the constant speed rotation, and is set to 0.5 msec, for example. The value set in the measurement counter is subtracted every time the notification process is started.

  In the notification process, when only the notification execution command is received from the main MPU 72 and the stop execution command is not received in the monitoring period before and after the timing at which the notification execution command is received ( (Step S1404: YES), although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, data necessary for displaying on the image display device 63 an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is set (Step S1404). S1405). However, at this timing, an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is not displayed on the image display device 63. Thereafter, a value corresponding to the notification delay period is set in a measurement counter provided in the effect side RAM 84 (step S1406). The value corresponding to this notification delay period is the same as in step S1403.

  In the notification process, when the notification delay period measured using the measurement counter in the effect side RAM 84 has elapsed (step S1407: YES), a notification start process is executed (step S1408). In the notification start process, if this time is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1403 has elapsed, an image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the data set in step S1402. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 26A1, for example, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 63. On the other hand, in the notification start process, if this time is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1406 has elapsed, an image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the data set in step S1405. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (b1), an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63 although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified.

  In the notification process, other processes are executed (step S1409). In other processing, for example, when a game end command is received from the main MPU 72, the display of the image finally displayed on the image display device 63 in the game is ended and the image waiting for the start of the next game is waited for. Start displaying. In this case, when a game end command is received in a state where an image for informing the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is displayed, the display of the image for informing the stop order is ended. Further, when a game end command is received in a state where an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed, the display of the image is ended.

  Next, how the special display unit 67 and the image display device 63 are notified of the relationship with the winning combination will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 30A shows the rotation period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, FIG. 30B shows the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and FIG. The notification execution period is shown, and FIG. 30D shows the notification execution period regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63.

  At the timing t1, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started as shown in FIG. 30A, and the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started as shown in FIG. Further, at the timing of t1, notification of the relationship with the winning combination is started in the special display unit 67 based on the direct display control by the main MPU 72 as shown in FIG.

  After that, at the timing t2, which is the middle timing in the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the winning combination in the image display device 63 is based on the direct display control by the effect side MPU 82. Notification of the relationship is started. That is, in the configuration in which the notification regarding the winning combination is performed not only in the image display device 63 but also in the special display unit 67, the notification regarding the winning combination is started in the special display unit 67 that is directly controlled by the main MPU 72. Later, the notification regarding the winning combination is started on the image display device 63 which is directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82.

  Thereafter, at the timing of t3, the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R ends as shown in FIG. 30B, and constant speed rotation is started in the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Thereafter, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped at the timing t4 as shown in FIG. In this case, at the timing t4, the notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63 is terminated as shown in FIG. Thereafter, at the timing of t5, the notification regarding the winning combination in the special display unit 67 is terminated as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 30A, rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is newly started at the subsequent timing t6. However, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the game.

  In the case of the above configuration, after the timing at which the notification regarding the winning combination is started in the special display unit 67 that is directly display-controlled by the main side MPU 72, the image display device 63 that is directly display-controlled by the effect side MPU 82 The special display unit 67 that is directly displayed and controlled by the main MPU 72 after the notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63 that is directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82 is started. The notification regarding the winning combination in is ended. That is, the period during which the notification regarding the winning combination is being executed in the image display device 63 is included in the period during which the notification regarding the winning combination is being executed at the special display unit 67. Thus, when the notification regarding the winning combination is executed in the image display device 63, the notification regarding the winning combination is surely executed in the special display unit 67, and the winning performed in the image display device 63 is performed. In the case where confirmation regarding whether or not the notification regarding the combination is due to an illegal act is performed using the display content of the special display unit 67, the confirmation can be performed at an arbitrary timing.

<Distinction between specific control and non-specific control>
Next, a difference between specific control and non-specific control executed by the main MPU 72 will be described. In the slot machine 10, among the various controls executed by the main MPU 72, some control related to fraud monitoring is non-specific control, and the game proceeds based on other control related to fraud monitoring and game operations by the player. Controls other than non-specific control including control for causing the control to be performed are specified control. The specific control will be described in detail. Control by main processing (FIG. 8) executed when supply of operating power to the main MPU 72 is started, and control by timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) executed periodically. Is included in the specific control. Also, except for the first non-specific control process executed in the start waiting process (FIG. 11), the second non-specific control process and the third non-specific control process executed in the reel control process (FIG. 19). Control by the process (FIG. 10), for example, a lottery process for a combination executed based on the operation of the start lever 41, drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and provision of privileges when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate Control is included in the specific control.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a program and data setting mode in the main ROM 73. Corresponding to the fact that the control executed by the main MPU 72 is distinguished by specific control and non-specific control, as shown in FIG. 31, the main ROM 73 also has a program for specific control and a program for specific control. The addresses of the areas where the data, the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored are clearly distinguished. Specifically, the programs for specific control are collectively stored in the area of each successive address within the range of addresses X (1) to X (k + 2). Addresses X (k + 3) to X (k + 5) that follow the addresses X (1) to X (k + 2) are addresses of unused areas in which no data is stored, and then the address X ( The data for specific control is collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses within the range of k + 6) to X (m + 2). Addresses X (m + 3) to X (m + 5) that follow the addresses X (k + 6) to X (m + 2) are addresses of unused areas in which no data is stored. Subsequently, the address X ( Non-specific control programs are collectively stored in areas of consecutive addresses within a range of m + 6) to X (n + 2). Addresses X (n + 3) to X (n + 5) that follow the addresses X (m + 6) to X (n + 2) are addresses of unused areas in which no data is stored. Subsequently, the address X ( Data for non-specific control is collected and stored in areas of consecutive addresses within the range of (n + 6) to X (p + 2). The relationship between the program and data as described above and the address is set in both the physical address in the main ROM 73 and the logical address on the memory map recognized in the main MPU 72.

  As described above, the program for specific control and the data for specific control, and the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are independent of the execution order of the processes for executing the corresponding control, For example, when checking only the program for specific control and the data for specific control by being stored in areas of different ranges of addresses, the address for storing the program for specific control and the data for specific control is stored. For example, when checking only the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control, the address where the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored. You only need to check the area of the range. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently perform the work when checking the program and data by distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control. Along with this, it is possible to efficiently perform the work in the case where the program and data are distinguished and corrected by specific control and non-specific control.

  No data is stored between the address range of the area where the program for specific control and the data for specific control are stored and the address range of the area where the program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are stored Since the address range of the unused area that has not been set is set, the boundary between the address range for the specific control and the address range for the non-specific control can be easily grasped during the check operation.

  In each of the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control, the program and data are stored in different address ranges regardless of the execution order of the processing for executing the corresponding control. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently perform the work in the case of checking the program and data separately. In addition, the address range of the unused area where no data is stored is set between the address range of the area where the program is stored and the address range of the area where the data is stored. It becomes easy to grasp the boundary between the address range and the address range of the data when checking.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how each area is set in the main RAM 74. Corresponding to the fact that the control executed by the main MPU 72 is distinguished by specific control and non-specific control, as shown in FIG. 32, the work area 74a for specific control and the specific control are also shown in the main RAM 74. The address range of the stack area 74b is clearly distinguished from the address range of the work area 74c for non-specific control and the stack area 74d for non-specific control. Specifically, the area of each successive address within the range of addresses Y (1) to Y (r + 2) is set as a work area 74a for specific control. Addresses Y (r + 3) to Y (r + 5) continuous to addresses Y (1) to Y (r + 2) are addresses of unused areas. Subsequently, addresses Y (r + 6) to Y (s + 2) are used. The area of each successive address within the range of) is set as a stack area 74b for specific control. Addresses Y (s + 3) to Y (s + 5) continuous to addresses Y (r + 6) to Y (s + 2) are addresses of unused areas, and subsequently addresses Y (s + 6) to Y (t + 2). The area of each successive address within the range of) is set as a work area 74c for non-specific control. Addresses Y (t + 3) to Y (t + 5) continuous to addresses Y (s + 6) to Y (t + 2) are addresses of unused areas, and subsequently addresses Y (t + 6) to Y (u + 2). The area of each successive address within the range of) is set as a stack area 74d for non-specific control. The relationship between each area and address as described above is set in both the physical address in the main RAM 74 and the logical address on the memory map recognized in the main MPU 72.

  As described above, when the specific control work area 74a and the non-specific control work area 74c are set differently, the main MPU 72 executes specific control and non-specific control. Thus, different areas of the main RAM 74 are used. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to generate an event that the data in the main RAM 74 necessary for the other is deleted.

  When the stack area 74b for specific control and the stack area 74d for non-specific control are set differently, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved when specific control is executed. When non-specific control is executed, different areas are used depending on the case where the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved. As a result, when the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved in a situation where one of the specific control and the non-specific control is being executed, the data in the main MPU 72 saved in the other is erased. It is possible to make it difficult to generate such an event.

  Next, the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process executed by the main MPU 72 using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data will be described. First, the first non-specific control process will be described.

  The first non-specific control process is executed in step S412 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) as already described. Specifically, when the first non-specific control process is started, the specific control program in the state where the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is executed using the specific control program and the specific control data. The first non-specific control process executed by using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control is started by designating the calling of the first non-specific control process in FIG. That is, the process for calling the first non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the first non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first non-specific control process.

  In the first non-specific control process, first, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1501). The timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is included in the process executed in the specific control as already described. By prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) when the first non-specific control process is started, the process corresponding to the specific control is performed while the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. There is no need to do it.

  Thereafter, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1502). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the execution of the first non-specific control process is separately stored as it is. As will be described later, when the first non-specific control process ends and the process returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. Thus, when the first non-specific control process ends and the process returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the first non-specific control process is started. It becomes possible to make it.

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1503). When the first non-specific control process ends, the value of the stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c so that the data to be returned to the register of the main MPU 72 in the specific control stack area 74b is obtained. The range of the stored area can be specified.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74 (step S1504). Then, from the read value of the non-specific control stack pointer, the range of the area where the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area Is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1505). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first insertion medal detection sensor 45a is ON (step S1506). If it is ON (step S1506: YES), the first insertion detection set in the register of the main MPU 72 is performed. “1” is set in the flag (step S1507). The state where “1” is set in the first insertion detection flag is cleared to “0” when the second insertion medal detection sensor 45b is in a state where no medal is detected. . If a negative determination is made in step S1506, or if the process of step S1507 is executed, it is determined whether or not the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is ON (step S1508). If the second insertion medal detection sensor 45b is ON (step S1508: YES), it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the first insertion detection flag (step S1509).

  When “1” is not set in the first insertion detection flag (step S1509: NO), if a regular medal is inserted, the second insertion medal detection is performed after the medal is detected by the first insertion medal detection sensor 45a. A medal should be detected by the sensor 45b, whereas a medal was detected by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b in a situation where no medal was detected by the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a. It becomes. In this case, there is a possibility that an action for causing the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b to erroneously detect the passage of the medal using the fraudulent jig may be performed. Therefore, an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1510). The longest execution cycle of the first non-specific control process in the situation where the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is being executed is the shortest period during which the first insertion medal detection sensor 45a detects the medal, The shortest period from the start of medal detection by the medal detection sensor 45a to the start of medal detection by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b, and the medal detection by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b. It is set shorter than any of the shortest periods.

  The presentation side MPU 82 receives the abnormality notification command, and thereby, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 execute abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal act on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. In this abnormality notification state, the unlock operation for the key cylinder 14 was performed in the abnormality release determination process (step S208) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) executed after the first non-specific control process is completed. When it is specified that the reset button 56 has been operated in a situation in which is specified, it is canceled by sending an abnormality cancel command to the effect side MPU 82. That is, the monitoring process for determining whether or not to cancel the abnormality notification started in the situation where the non-specific control is being executed, and the cancellation process for canceling the abnormality notification are performed as specific control. Since the main MPU 72 is set to be longer in the period in which the specific control is executed than in the period in which the non-specific control is being executed, the abnormality is caused by executing the monitoring process and the release process as the specific control. When a notification release operation is performed, the abnormality notification can be immediately released. The key cylinder 14 is provided with a sensor for specifying that the release operation has been performed, and a detection signal of this sensor is input to the main MPU 72.

  After transmitting the abnormality notification command, 1 is added to the value of the insertion abnormality counter provided in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1511). Then, when the value of the insertion abnormality counter is “3” or more (step S1512: YES), the progress of the game is stopped by entering an infinite loop. This operation prohibition state is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

  Incidentally, the insertion abnormality counter is cleared to “0” when the first non-specific control process is executed 40000 times or when the main RAM 74 is initialized. When the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is repeatedly executed without starting the game, it takes about 40 seconds until the first non-specific control process is executed 40000 times. As a result, in a configuration in which the progress of the game is stopped when an abnormal action on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b occurs a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, clearing the insertion abnormality counter “0” is executed as a process by non-specific control. It becomes possible.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1508, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1509, or if a negative determination is made in step S1512, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is stored in the non-specific control stack in the main RAM 74. Retreat to the area 74d (step S1513). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the first non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is stored as it is. As described above, when the first non-specific control process is started, the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. Thereby, when the first non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer for specifying the range in which the saved data of the register is stored in the non-specific control stack area 74d is stored in the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74. (Step S1514). When processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed next time, the value of the stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that it is restored to the register of the main MPU 72 in the non-specific control stack area 74d. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored.

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1515). Then, from the read value of the stack pointer for specific control, the range of the area where the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified and stored in the range of the specified area. The stored data is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1516). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control just before the first non-specific control process is started.

  Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1517). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started. Then, the first non-specific control process is terminated. When the first non-specific control process ends, step S413 in the start wait process (FIG. 11) is executed using the program for specific control. Note that the data indicating that the process to be returned in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in step S413 when the first non-specific control process is completed is the specific control before the first non-specific control process is started. Is stored in the work area 74a. However, the data may be stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control.

  Next, the second non-specific control process will be described.

  The second non-specific control process is executed in step S416 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) as already described. Specifically, when the second non-specific control process is started, the specific control program in the state in which the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is executed using the specific control program and the specific control data. The second non-specific control process executed by using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control is started by designating the calling of the second non-specific control process in FIG. That is, the process for calling the second non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the second non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the second non-specific control process.

  In the second non-specific control process, first, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1601). The timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is included in the process executed in the specific control as already described. By prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) when the second non-specific control process is started, the process corresponding to the specific control is performed while the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. There is no need to do it.

  Thereafter, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1602). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the second non-specific control process is executed is stored separately as it is. As will be described later, when the second non-specific control process ends and the process returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. Thus, when the second non-specific control process ends and the process returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the second non-specific control process is started. It becomes possible to make it.

  After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1603). When the second non-specific control process ends, the value of this stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c, so that the data to be returned to the register of the main MPU 72 in the specific control stack area 74b is obtained. The range of the stored area can be specified.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74 (step S1604). Then, from the read value of the non-specific control stack pointer, the range of the area where the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area Is stored in the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1605). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reset button 56 has been operated in a situation where the unlocking operation is not performed on the key cylinder 14 (step S1606). As described above, the state in which the abnormality notification is being executed by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 can be released by performing the unlocking operation on the key cylinder 14 and operating the reset button 56. In this case, a fraudulent person who thinks that the state in which the abnormality notification is executed can be canceled by operating the reset button 56 without performing the unlocking operation on the key cylinder 14 is assumed. For example, a fraudulent jig can be mounted without performing an unlocking operation on the key cylinder 14 in order to cancel an abnormality notification execution state that has been started by performing an illegal act on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. 11 and operating the reset button 56 illegally. When such an action is performed, an affirmative determination is made in step S1606, and an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1607).

  The presentation side MPU 82 receives the abnormality notification command, and thereby, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 execute abnormality notification corresponding to the unauthorized operation of the reset button 56. After that, the progress of the game is stopped by becoming an infinite loop. This operation prohibition state is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

  If a negative determination is made in step S1606, the data in all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 (step S1608). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the second non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is stored as it is. When the second non-specific control process is started as described above, the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d is restored to the register of the main MPU 72. Thereby, when the second non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer for specifying the range in which the saved data of the register is stored in the non-specific control stack area 74d is stored in the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74. (Step S1609). When processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed next time, the value of the stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that it is restored to the register of the main MPU 72 in the non-specific control stack area 74d. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored.

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1610). Then, from the read value of the stack pointer for specific control, the range of the area where the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified and stored in the range of the specified area. The stored data is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1611). This makes it possible to return the state of the register of the main MPU 72 to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the current second non-specific control process.

  Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1612). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started. Then, the second non-specific control process is terminated. When the second non-specific control process ends, step S304 in the normal process (FIG. 10) is executed using the program for specific control. Note that the data indicating that the process to be returned when the second non-specific control process is completed is step S304 of the normal process (FIG. 10) is the data for the specific control before the second non-specific control process is started. Are stored in the work area 74a. However, the data may be stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control.

  Next, the third non-specific control process will be described.

  The third non-specific control process is executed in step S602 in the reel control process (FIG. 19) as already described. Specifically, when the third non-specific control process is started, the specific control program in the state in which the reel control process (FIG. 19) is executed using the specific control program and the specific control data. When the third non-specific control process is called in step 3, the third non-specific control process executed by using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data is started. That is, the process for calling the third non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the third non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the second non-specific control process.

  In the third non-specific control process, first, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1701). The timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is included in the process executed in the specific control as already described. By prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) when the third non-specific control process is started, the process corresponding to the specific control is performed in the middle of executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control. There is no need to do it.

  Thereafter, the data in all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1702). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the execution of the third non-specific control process is separately stored as it is. As will be described later, when the third non-specific control process ends and the process returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. Thus, when the third non-specific control process ends and the process returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the third non-specific control process is started. It becomes possible to make it.

  After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1703). When the third non-specific control process ends, the value of the stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c, so that the data to be returned to the register of the main MPU 72 in the specific control stack area 74b is obtained. The range of the stored area can be specified.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74 (step S1704). Then, the range of the area in which the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified from the read non-specific control stack pointer value, and the specified area range Is stored in the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1705). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not any inserted medal detection sensor 45a, 45b is ON (step S1706). As already described, in the normal process (FIG. 10), since the reception prohibition process (step S306) is executed before the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started, the rotation start process (step S601) is performed in the reel control process (FIG. 19). ) Is basically not detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. In this situation, the situation where one of the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is turned on is highly likely that a fraudulent jig is inserted from the medal slot 45. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1706, an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1707).

  The presentation side MPU 82 receives the abnormality notification command, and thereby, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 execute abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal act on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. After that, the progress of the game is stopped by becoming an infinite loop. This operation prohibition state is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

  If a negative determination is made in step S1706, the data of all registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 (step S1708). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the third non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is stored as it is. As described above, when the third non-specific control process is started, the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. Thereby, when the third non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

  Thereafter, the stack pointer value for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the non-specific control stack area 74 d is stored in the non-specific control work area 74 c in the main RAM 74. (Step S1709). When processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed next time, the value of the stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that it is restored to the register of the main MPU 72 in the non-specific control stack area 74d. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored.

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1710). Then, from the read value of the stack pointer for specific control, the range of the area where the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified and stored in the range of the specified area. The stored data is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1711). This makes it possible to return the state of the register of the main MPU 72 to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the current third non-specific control process.

  Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1712). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started. Then, the third non-specific control process is terminated. When the third non-specific control process ends, step S603 in the reel control process (FIG. 19) is executed using a program for specific control. Note that the data indicating that the process to be returned in the reel control process (FIG. 19) in step S603 when the third non-specific control process is completed is the specific control before the third non-specific control process is started. Is stored in the work area 74a. However, the data may be stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process are executed in the start waiting process (FIG. 11), the data stored at that time in the register of the main MPU 72 is used for the specific control in the main RAM 74. Is saved in the stack area 74b. Similarly, when the third non-specific control process is executed in the reel control process (FIG. 19), the data stored at that time in the register of the main MPU 72 is the stack area 74b for the specific control in the main RAM 74. Is evacuated. As a result, when processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed, it is possible to prevent data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 from being rewritten when executing processing corresponding to specific control. . Further, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. Thereby, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, it is possible to execute the process corresponding to the specific control from the register state of the main MPU 72 before the execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. .

  When processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed, execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to prevent further interruption of processing in a situation where processing corresponding to non-specific control is being executed in a state where data is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the processing configuration for saving data from becoming complicated.

  In the configuration in which the first non-specific control process (step S412) and the second non-specific control process (step S416) are executed as the process corresponding to the non-specific control in the start waiting process (FIG. 11). The first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process are not integrated as a series of processes, but when the first non-specific control process ends, the execution of the timer interrupt process is once permitted and 2 When the non-specific control process is started, the execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted again. This makes it possible to shorten the period during which the execution of the timer interrupt process is continuously prohibited in order to execute the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process It is possible to secure an opportunity for timer interrupt processing to be executed between the two.

  Saving and returning of the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 to the specific control stack area 74b when executing the process corresponding to the specific control corresponds to the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process, respectively. To be done individually. As a result, the data is saved in each of the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process, and a timer interrupt is generated between the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process. In a configuration in which the opportunity to execute the process is secured, the timer interrupt process is performed in a situation where the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control when executing the process corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to prevent it from being executed.

  When processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed, not only the register data of the main MPU 72 at that time is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control but also the processing corresponding to non-specific control ends. In this case, the register data of the main MPU 72 at that time is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d. As a result, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be switched in accordance with the case where the process corresponding to the specific control is executed and the case where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed. Each of the process corresponding to the control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control can be appropriately performed.

  In the main ROM 73, the address group of the program for the specific control for executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the address group of the program for the non-specific control for executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control are clear. Are distinguished. Thereby, it is possible to improve workability when checking or correcting only one of the processes corresponding to the specific control and the processes corresponding to the non-specific control.

  Also in the main RAM 74, the address group of the use area when executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the address group of the use area when executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control are the work area 74a for the specific control and The work area 74c for non-specific control is clearly distinguished. This makes it possible to prevent information used in the other process from being rewritten when one of the processes corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed. .

  In the lottery process in the main MPU 72 (FIG. 12), the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the establishment of the bell winning is notified when winning is made at any of the index values IV = 1 to 6. Thus, the player who has confirmed the notification can establish the bell winning by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R according to the stop order. The same applies to the case where the winning combination that enables the first RT replay winning and the winning combination that allows the second RT replay winning are won, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped according to the notified stop order. Thus, it becomes possible to establish a replay prize corresponding to the winning combination. In addition, when the winning combination for enabling the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is won, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the second falling replay winning is notified. The player who has confirmed the notification can avoid the establishment of the second fall replay winning by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R according to the stop order. The same applies to a case where a winning combination that enables the first falling replay winning is won. In this configuration, when a predetermined corresponding combination in which a predetermined winning occurs due to the predetermined stop order as described above, the stop order is notified by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect side MPU 82. With this configuration, even if the processing load for causing the image display device 63 to perform notification to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 is increased, the influence on the main MPU 72 is increased. It becomes possible not to reach.

  However, in the configuration in which the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the communication path between the main MPU 72 and the effect side MPU 82 and the effect side MPU 82 are illegal. Thus, it is assumed that the image display device 63 illegally notifies the stop order and tries to obtain profits illegally. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the cheating is being performed due to the fact that the image display device 63 is informing the stop order. .

  On the other hand, not only the stop order is notified by the image display device 63 controlled by the effect side MPU 82 but also the notification target is stopped by the special display unit 67 directly controlled by the main side MPU 72. Notification corresponding to the order is performed. As a result, when the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 visually checks whether the notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target is executed as described above. It is possible to confirm whether or not an illegal act is being performed.

  When the predetermined corresponding combination in which a predetermined winning occurs due to the predetermined stop order is not won, the special display unit 67 does not execute the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process. Thereby, the role of the special display part 67 can be clarified.

  When the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63, the notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target is executed in the special display unit 67. Accordingly, it is possible to check whether or not the notification of the stop order being executed in the image display device 63 is proper every time when the notification of the stop order is executed.

  The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is performed in such a manner that it is more difficult for the player to grasp the contents of the stop order that is the notification target than the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in the configuration in which the special display unit 67 is provided in addition to the image display device 63. Therefore, even if the notification mode in the special display unit 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  The display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in the configuration in which the special display unit 67 is provided in addition to the image display device 63. Therefore, even if the notification mode in the special display unit 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  In the configuration in which the stop order command that enables the stop notification in the image display device 63 to be transmitted is transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effector MPU 82, the stop order command includes the result of the lottery process of the role itself. I can't. As a result, even if the communication path between the main MPU 72 and the rendering MPU 82 is illegally accessed and the stop order command is illegally acquired, the result of the lottery process of the role is to be grasped from the stop order command. Can be disabled. Therefore, it is possible to substantially invalidate the illegal act by acquiring the stop order command.

  The main MPU 72 collects and executes determination of whether or not to notify the stop order in the image display device 63 and notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67. Accordingly, even when the bidirectional display is not performed between the main side MPU 72 and the rendering side MPU 82, the special display unit 67 corresponds to the stop order when the image display device 63 notifies the stop order. Notification can be executed.

  In the configuration in which a plurality of types of stop order notifications executed by the image display device 63 are set, the special display unit 67 performs notification in a manner corresponding to the types of stop order notifications. Thereby, even if it is the structure by which the kind of stop order alerting | reporting type is set, the content of the alerting | reporting of the stop order corresponding to this game is grasped | ascertained by confirming the alerting | reporting content in the special display part 67. It becomes possible.

  Even when the predetermined corresponding combination in which the predetermined winning is generated when the predetermined stop order is reached, if the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 sets the stop order. Corresponding notification is not executed. This makes it possible to prevent the special display unit 67 from executing the notification corresponding to the stop order in a situation where it is not preferable that the stop order notification is executed in the image display device 63.

  When the image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63 although the notification of the stop order is not executed, the notification corresponding to the stop order is not executed in the special display unit 67. This makes it possible to prevent the special display unit 67 from executing the notification corresponding to the stop order in a situation where it is not preferable that the stop order notification is executed in the image display device 63. Further, when an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, the display corresponding to the display content on the image display device 63 is not a notification corresponding to the stop order, but the special display unit 67. Is executed. Thus, even when an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 is displayed on the image display device 63 by checking the special display unit 67. It is possible to check whether the image is genuine.

  Notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63 at a timing after the timing at which notification corresponding to the stop order is started in the special display unit 67. Thereby, it is possible to confirm whether or not the notification of the stop order is proper by checking the special display unit 67 at the timing when the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63. .

  Even if the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing at which the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, the stop in the image display device 63 in the invalid period of the stop operation. The order notification is started. Thereby, it becomes possible to make the player recognize the content of the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 before the stop operation is validated.

  After the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 ends, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 ends. Accordingly, since the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 does not end before the stop order notification in the image display device 63 ends, the stop order notification in the image display device 63 is normal. It becomes possible to increase the chance of confirming whether or not it is a thing.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration when non-specific control is executed in the main MPU 72 is different from that in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the start waiting process in this embodiment.

  In the start waiting process, as the other processes of step S1801, the same processes as steps S401 to S411 of the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1802), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1803). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the execution of the first non-specific control process is separately stored as it is. Incidentally, the processes in steps S1801 to S1803 are executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

  Thereafter, the first non-specific control process is executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data (step S1804). FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the first non-specific control process in the present embodiment.

  In the first non-specific control process, first, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the saved data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is used for the non-specific control for the main RAM 74. It is stored in the work area 74c (step S1901). When the first non-specific control process ends and the process returns to the start waiting process, the value of this stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c, so that the main MPU 72 in the specific control stack area 74b It is possible to specify the area range in which data to be returned to the register is stored.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74 (step S1902). Then, from the read value of the non-specific control stack pointer, the range of the area where the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area Is stored in the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1903). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

  Thereafter, as other processes in step S1904, the same processes as those in steps S1506 to S1512 of the first non-specific control process (FIG. 33) in the first embodiment are executed. As a result, monitoring processing is performed to determine whether or not the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b are cheating, and if the cheating is performed, processing for dealing with the cheating is performed. Is done.

  Thereafter, the data in all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 (step S1905). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the first non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is stored as it is. As described above, when the first non-specific control process is started, the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. Thereby, when the first non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer for specifying the range in which the saved data of the register is stored in the non-specific control stack area 74d is stored in the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74. (Step S1906). When processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed next time, the value of the stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that it is restored to the register of the main MPU 72 in the non-specific control stack area 74d. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored. After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1907).

  When the first non-specific control process is completed, the processes in steps S1805 to S1809 are executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Specifically, the range of the area where the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified from the value of the stack pointer read in step S1907 of the first non-specific control process. Then, the data stored in the specified area range is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1805). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control just before the first non-specific control process is started. Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1806). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

  After that, as the other processes in step S1807, the same processes as those in steps S413 to S415 of the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1808), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1809). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the second non-specific control process is executed is stored separately as it is.

  Thereafter, the second non-specific control process is executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data (step S1810). In the second non-specific control process, as in the first non-specific control process, first, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the saved data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is obtained. Then, it is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74 c in the main RAM 74. Then, from the read value of the non-specific control stack pointer, the range of the area where the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area Is stored in the register of the main MPU 72. Then, the same process as step S1606 to step S1607 of the second non-specific control process (FIG. 34) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, a monitoring process for determining whether or not the reset button 56 has been illegally operated is executed, and if the illegal action has been performed, a process for dealing with the illegal action is executed. Thereafter, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74 d in the main RAM 74. Further, the non-specific control stack pointer value for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the non-specific control stack area 74 d is stored in the non-specific control work area 74 c in the main RAM 74. Let Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74.

  When the second non-specific control process is completed, the processes in steps S1811 to S1812 are executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Specifically, the range of the area where the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified from the stack pointer value read at the end of the second non-specific control process, The data stored in the specified area range is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1811). This makes it possible to return the state of the register of the main MPU 72 to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the current second non-specific control process. Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1812). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

  For the third non-specific control process, the same process as step S1802 to step S1803 is executed using the specific control program and the specific control data before starting the third non-specific control process. To do. In addition, when the third non-specific control process is started, the same process as steps S1901 to S1903 is executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. Further, when the third specific control process ends, the same process as steps S1905 to S1907 is executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. Further, when the third non-specific control process is terminated and the process returns to the reel control process, the same process as steps S1805 to S1806 is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, when processing corresponding to non-specific control is started, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74. When the process for saving and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is finished, the process for returning the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 is the program for the specific control and the specific control. It is executed using the data for. Further, a process for prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), which is a process corresponding to the specific control, and a process for permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are also performed for the program for the specific control and the specific control. It is executed using data. As a result, the program and data for executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the process for handling the data used when executing the process corresponding to the specific control are collected into the program for specific control and the data for specific control. It becomes possible.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration when non-specific control is executed in the main MPU 72 is different from that in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 38A is a flowchart showing the start waiting process in this embodiment, and FIG. 38B is a flowchart showing the reel control process in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 38A, in the start waiting process, as the other processes in step S2001, the same processes as steps S401 to S411 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. In step S2002, a non-specific control call process is executed instead of the first non-specific control process. As other processes in step S2003, steps S413 to S413 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are performed. The same process as S415 is executed, and a non-specific control call process is executed instead of the second non-specific control process in step S2004. As shown in FIG. 38B, in the reel control process, in step S2101, the rotation start process is executed in the same manner as in step S601 of the reel control process (FIG. 19) in the first embodiment, and in step S2102 A non-specific control calling process is executed instead of the third non-specific control process. In steps S2103 to S2108, the same processes as steps S603 to S614 of the reel control process (FIG. 19) in the first embodiment are performed. Run.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the non-specific control calling process executed in steps S2002 and S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A) and in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38B). . The non-specific control calling process is executed using a specific control program and specific control data, except for the non-specific control process activated in step S2204 described later.

  In the non-specific control call process, first, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S2201), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the specific control stack area 74b in the main RAM 74 ( Step S2202). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the non-specific control process is executed is stored as it is.

  After that, the module address table stored in the main ROM 73 as the specific control data is read into the specific control work area 74a in the main RAM 74, and the non-specific control process corresponding to the current call target is executed. The address of the area of the main ROM 73 in which the non-specific control program is stored is acquired from the module address table (step S2203). In the module address table, the correspondence between the type of process that triggers the execution of the non-specific control call process and the start address of the non-specific control program for executing the non-specific control process to be executed is set. ing. Specifically, the non-specific control program for executing the first non-specific control process is the non-specific control call process executed in step S2002 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A). A non-specific control program for executing the second non-specific control process if the start address is acquired and the non-specific control call process is executed in step S2004 of the start wait process (FIG. 38A). For the non-specific control for executing the third non-specific control process as long as it is the non-specific control call process executed in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38B). The start address of the program is obtained.

  Thereafter, the non-specific control process of the type corresponding to the address acquired in step S2203 is executed (step S2204). In this case, the non-specific control process is executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. As the non-specific control process, there are a first non-specific control process, a second non-specific control process, and a third non-specific control process. The processing contents of these first to third non-specific control processes Is the same as the processing contents of the first to third non-specific control processes in the second embodiment. In this case, as the first process in each non-specific control process, first, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the saved data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is set to the main side. The data is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the RAM 74. Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74 c in the main RAM 74. Then, from the read value of the non-specific control stack pointer, the range of the area where the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area Is stored in the register of the main MPU 72. Thereafter, a fraud monitoring process corresponding to the current non-specific control process is executed. Thereafter, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74 d in the main RAM 74. Further, the non-specific control stack pointer value for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the non-specific control stack area 74 d is stored in the non-specific control work area 74 c in the main RAM 74. Let Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74.

  When the execution of the non-specific control process that is the current execution target is completed, the processes in steps S2205 and S2206 are executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Specifically, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored from the value of the stack pointer read in the last process in the non-specific control process executed this time And the data stored in the range of the specified area is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S2205). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be restored to the state for specific control immediately before the current non-specific control process is started. Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S2206). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, when processing corresponding to non-specific control is started, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74. When the process for saving and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is finished, the process for returning the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 is the program for the specific control and the specific control. It is executed using the data for. Further, a process for prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), which is a process corresponding to the specific control, and a process for permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are also performed for the program for the specific control and the specific control. It is executed using data. As a result, the program and data for executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the process for handling the data used when executing the process corresponding to the specific control are collected into the program for specific control and the data for specific control. It becomes possible.

  Also, processing for saving data in the specific control stack area 74b, processing for restoring data from the specific control stack area 74b, processing for prohibiting execution of timer interrupt processing, and execution of timer interrupt processing Is not set for each of the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process, but the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process It is set for a process for calling a process to be executed from among the control process and the third non-specific control process. As a result, the capacity of the program for specific control can be reduced accordingly.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the contents of the non-specific control calling process are different from those in the third embodiment. Hereinafter, this difference will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

  The non-specific control calling process (FIG. 39) in the third embodiment is configured to be executed using the specific control program and the specific control data except for the non-specific control process in step S2204. However, all of the non-specific control calling processes in the present embodiment are executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. That is, in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A) and in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38B), the specific control program and the specific control data are used. The non-specific control call process itself is executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data, just by performing the setting process for starting the non-specific control call process. Is done.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the non-specific control calling process in this embodiment.

  First, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S2301), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S2302). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the non-specific control calling process is executed is stored as it is.

  After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S2303). When the non-specific control calling process ends and the process returns to the start waiting process or the reel control process, the value of the stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c, so that the specific control stack area 74b It is possible to specify the area range in which the data to be returned to the register of the main MPU 72 is stored.

  Thereafter, the value of the non-specific control stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74 (step S2304). Then, from the read value of the non-specific control stack pointer, the range of the area where the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area Is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S2305). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

  Thereafter, the module address table stored in the main ROM 73 as non-specific control data is read into the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74, and non-specific control processing corresponding to the current call target is executed. The address of the area of the main ROM 73 in which the program for non-specific control is stored is obtained from the module address table (step S2306). Similar to the third embodiment, the module address table is a non-specific control program for executing a non-specific control invocation process and a non-specific control process to be executed. Correspondence with the start address of is set. Specifically, the non-specific control program for executing the first non-specific control process is the non-specific control call process executed in step S2002 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A). A non-specific control program for executing the second non-specific control process if the start address is acquired and the non-specific control call process is executed in step S2004 of the start wait process (FIG. 38A). For the non-specific control for executing the third non-specific control process as long as it is the non-specific control call process executed in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38B). The start address of the program is obtained.

  Incidentally, in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A) and in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38B), the calling process of non-specific control is started. In addition to executing the setting process, a process of storing data indicating the type of process that triggered the calling process of the non-specific control in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is executed. In step S2306, using the data stored in the non-specific control work area 74c, the type of process that triggered the execution of the non-specific control call process is specified, and the type of non-specific control process corresponding to that is specified. Get the corresponding start address from the module address table. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. In steps S2002 and S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A), and in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38B), non-specific control is called. Data indicating the type of process that triggered the process is stored in the work area 74a for specific control in the main RAM 74, and in step S2306, the data stored in the work area 74a for specific control is used for non-processing. A configuration may be adopted in which the type of processing that triggers execution of the specific control call processing is specified, and the start address corresponding to the non-specific control processing of the type corresponding thereto is acquired from the module address table.

  Thereafter, the non-specific control process of the type corresponding to the address acquired in step S2306 is executed (step S2307). As the non-specific control process, there are a first non-specific control process, a second non-specific control process, and a third non-specific control process. In each of these non-specific control processes, the process for permitting or prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) and the process for saving or restoring the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 are not performed. Then, a process for performing fraud monitoring corresponding to each non-specific control process is executed. Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, the first non-specific control process includes steps S1506 to S2407 of the first non-specific control process (FIG. 33) in the first embodiment. Only the process of step S1512 is executed. In the second non-specific control process, only the processes of steps S1606 and S1607 of the second non-specific control process (FIG. 34) in the first embodiment are executed. In the third non-specific control process, only the processes of step S1706 and step S1707 of the third non-specific control process (FIG. 35) in the first embodiment are executed.

  In the non-specific control calling process, after the non-specific control process is executed in step S2307, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d in the main RAM 74 (step S2308). . As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning to the process corresponding to the specific control from the calling process of the non-specific control is stored as it is. As described above, when the non-specific control calling process is started, the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the calling process for non-specific control is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

  Thereafter, the stack pointer value for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the register save data is stored in the non-specific control stack area 74 d is stored in the non-specific control work area 74 c in the main RAM 74. (Step S2309). When the non-specific control call process is executed next time, the value of the stack pointer should be read from the non-specific control work area 74c to return to the register of the main MPU 72 in the non-specific control stack area 74d. It is possible to specify the range of the area where data is stored.

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S2310). Then, from the read stack pointer value, the range of the area where the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the data stored in the range of the specified area is stored. Is restored to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S2311). This makes it possible to return the state of the register of the main MPU 72 to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the current non-specific control calling process. Thereafter, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S2312). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the processing for saving and restoring data when executing processing corresponding to non-specific control, and the processing for prohibiting and permitting execution of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) are both performed. It is executed using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the capacity of the program for specific control and the data for specific control.

  In addition, when executing processing corresponding to non-specific control, processing for saving and restoring data and processing for prohibiting and permitting execution of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) are the first non-specific control processing, the second non-specific control processing, Rather than being set for each of the specific control process and the third non-specific control process, the process to be executed from the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process Is set for the process to call. As a result, the capacity of the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data can be reduced accordingly.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing content of the branch-corresponding notification control process executed by the main MPU 72 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a branch-corresponding notification control process in the present embodiment.

  When the winning combination that enables the second fall replay winning is won (step S2501: YES), the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2502). In this case, in the ART end branch state, even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the second falling replay winning is won, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. In addition, this time, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the special display unit 67.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, when the winning combination that allows the first fall replay winning is won (step S2503: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2504). : YES), display data setting processing is executed (step S2505). As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is started on the special display unit 67. Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2506). As a result, the image display device 63 notifies the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that allows the first fall replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S2503: YES, step S2504: NO), a notification execution command is issued. It is set as a transmission target to the production side MPU 82 (step S2507). In this case, if the ART end branch state is set and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, even if the winning combination that enables the first falling replay winning is won, the first falling replay winning is achieved. The stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. In addition, this time, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the special display unit 67.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, when the winning combination that allows the second RT replay winning is won (step S2508: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2509: YES), display data setting processing is executed (step S2510). As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67. Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2511). As a result, the image display device 63 is notified of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the second RT replay winning.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that allows the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S2508: YES, step S2509: NO), a notification execution command is produced. The transmission target to the side MPU 82 is set (step S2512). In this case, when the ART end branch state is set and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the second RT replay winning is generated even if the winning combination enabling the second RT replay winning is won. The stop order that enables this is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. In addition, this time, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the special display unit 67.

  According to the above configuration, even if the image display device 63 is informed that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, if the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not informed, the notification is executed in the special display unit 67. Not. Thereby, only when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified in the image display device 63, the notification is executed in the special display unit 67, and the role of the special display unit 67 is clarified. Is possible.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different modes may be applied individually to the configurations of the above embodiments, or may be applied in combination. In addition, the configurations of the above embodiments may be applied in combination with each other, and the configurations of the following different embodiments may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations in which the configurations of the above embodiments are combined with each other. Good.

  (1) In each of the above-described embodiments, only one main ROM 73 is provided, and a program for specific control, data for specific control, non-specific control program, and non-specific control are provided for the single main ROM 73. However, instead of this, a plurality of (for example, two) main ROMs 73 are connected to the main MPU 72 via a bus, and a part of them (for example, 1) is stored. ) Main control ROM 73 stores a program for specific control and data for specific control, and a different main ROM 73 (for example, one) stores a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. It is good also as a structure. In this case, when checking only one of the program for specific control and the data for specific control, and the program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control, only the main ROM 73 corresponding to the program is taken out. Can be checked. In addition, if only one of the program for specific control and data for specific control and the program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control is used in common among multiple models, it corresponds to it. Therefore, the main ROM 73 can be used in common.

  (2) In each of the above embodiments, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the execution of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is prohibited, and then the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is specified in the main RAM 74. Although the configuration is such that the data is saved in the control stack area 74b, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is executed after the data in all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the specific control stack area 74b. It is good also as a structure to prohibit.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, when ending the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 and then the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9), but instead of this, the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b after the execution of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is permitted is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. A configuration may be adopted.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, the non-specific control stack area 74d is provided, and when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is terminated, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is the non-specific control stack. When the processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed in the area 74d, the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. When the processing corresponding to non-specific control is executed, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved when the processing corresponding to non-specific control is terminated. It is good also as a structure erase | eliminated without it. In this case, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is terminated and the process corresponding to the specific control is started, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is once erased and then saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control. It is good also as a structure which returns the data which were made to the register | resistor of the main side MPU72. As a result, it is possible to prevent the process corresponding to the specific control from being resumed in a state where unnecessary data remains in the register of the main MPU 72 when the process corresponding to the specific control is executed. It becomes.

  (5) In the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment, the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process may be set to be a continuous processing order. Even in this case, when the first non-specific control process ends, the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b when the first non-specific control process is started is stored in the register of the main MPU 72. When the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is once permitted and the second non-specific control processing is started after that, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the specific control stack area 74b. At the same time, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) may be prohibited. As a result, even if the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process are set to have a sequential processing order, the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process It is possible to secure an opportunity for the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) to be executed between the processes.

  (6) When executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control, the timer interrupt process is executed even during the execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control instead of the configuration for prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). A configuration in which the interrupt shown in FIG. 9 can occur may be adopted. In this case, after completion of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), the process corresponding to the non-specific control that was being executed is resumed. Therefore, at the start of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the non-specific control stack area 74d, and the non-specific control is performed when the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) ends. The data saved in the stack area 74d is returned to the register of the main MPU 72.

  In this configuration, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is executed by interrupting both the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Therefore, at the start of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), it is specified whether the currently executed process is a process corresponding to the specific control or a process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the process corresponding to the specific control is performed. If there is, the data of all registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control, and if it is a process corresponding to non-specific control, the data of all registers of the main MPU 72 is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control. Evacuate. When the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is ended, it is specified whether the target for which data was saved at the start is the stack area 74b for specific control or the stack area 74d for non-specific control. The data is restored from the specified stack areas 74b and 74d to the register of the main MPU 72.

  (7) Processing for prohibiting execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) when executing processing corresponding to non-specific control (corresponding to step S1501), data in all registers of main MPU 72 for specific control The process of saving to the stack area 74b (corresponding to step S1502), the process of saving the value of the stack point corresponding to the stack area 74b for specific control in the work area 74c for non-specific control (corresponding to step S1503), non Processing for reading the value of the stack pointer for specific control from the work area 74c for non-specific control (corresponding to step S1504), processing for restoring data from the stack area 74d for non-specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1505) The data of all registers of the main MPU 72 for non-specific control Processing for saving to the stack area 74d (corresponding to step S1513), processing for saving the value of the stack pointer corresponding to the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the work area 74c for non-specific control (corresponding to step S1514), specifying A process of reading the value of the control stack pointer from the non-specific control work area 74c (corresponding to step S1515), and a process of returning data from the specific control stack area 74b to the register of the main MPU 72 (corresponding to step S1516) ) And the process for permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) (corresponding to step S1517) may all be executed using a program for specific control and data for specific control.

  (8) Instead of a configuration in which the work area 74a for specific control and the work area 74c for non-specific control are clearly distinguished in the main RAM 74, a process corresponding to the specific control and a process corresponding to the non-specific control In either case, the common work area of the main RAM 74 may be used. As a result, the degree of freedom in using the area of the main RAM 74 can be increased.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the information of the stack pointer when the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the specific control stack area 74b is stored in the non-specific control work area 74c. Alternatively, the stack pointer information may be stored in the specific control work area 74a.

  (10) As a process corresponding to the non-specific control, the occurrence of a fraudulent act different from the illegal act monitored in the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process and the third non-specific control process It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which processing for monitoring is set. In addition to or instead of processing for monitoring the occurrence of fraud such as first non-specific control processing, second non-specific control processing, and third non-specific control processing as processing corresponding to non-specific control, It is good also as a structure in which the process different from the process for monitoring generation | occurrence | production of cheating is set. For example, a configuration in which processing for externally outputting test information used when performing an operation test of the slot machine 10 may be set as processing corresponding to non-specific control.

  (11) When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified in the image display device 63 and when the stop timing of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified but the branch timing of the lottery mode is notified However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the display is performed in the special display unit 67 alone, and the configuration in which the display is performed in the special display unit 67 in other cases is also possible. For example, even if the image display device 63 does not execute the notification of the stop order and the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, the predetermined corresponding role in which a predetermined winning is generated when the predetermined stop order is reached. In the case of winning, the special display unit 67 may be configured to notify correspondingly. Further, for example, when the notification indicating the stop timing is executed in the image display device 63 but the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed, the special display unit 67 performs the notification corresponding to the stop order. Also good. However, if the special display unit 67 is notified in such a manner that the player can clearly specify the stop order in spite of the fact that the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, for example, any of the index values IV = 1-6 If a crab is won, a bell win will be established regardless of whether the player is in the AT state or not. Therefore, in the case where notification is performed on the special display unit 67 in such a situation, it is preferable that the notification is performed in a manner in which it is difficult to specify the stop order.

  (12) When notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process for the combination is executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the notification corresponding to the notification may be performed in the special display unit 67. Good. For example, before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is completed, an image such as a character or a character is displayed on the image display device 63 in a display color corresponding to the result of the lottery process for the game. The display corresponding to the result of the lottery processing of the game combination at the timing before the image is displayed, the timing at the same time as the display timing of the image, or the timing after the image is displayed. The display corresponding to the display color may be executed in the special display unit 67. More specifically, when an image such as a blue character or character is displayed on the image display device 63 when the normal replay combination is won, a corresponding blue display is displayed on the special display unit 67. When an image such as a green character or character is displayed on the image display device 63 when the first watermelon combination or the second watermelon combination is won, the corresponding green display is displayed. A configuration that is performed in the special display unit 67 is conceivable. Thereby, when the display color corresponding to the result of the winning lottery process is notified on the image display device 63, the display corresponding to the display color is performed on the special display unit 67. Note that this configuration may be applied to a slot machine that does not change the winning combination according to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is controlled by the effect-side MPU 82. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine that is not informed on the basis of the above.

  (13) The special display unit 67 may display some kind of display in each game regardless of the result of the winning lottery process. In this case, a notification corresponding to the result of the winning lottery process may be performed in the special display unit 67, but the player can clearly grasp the result of the winning lottery process by checking the special display unit 67. Therefore, it is preferable that the notification is performed in a manner in which it is difficult to specify the result of the lottery process.

  (14) When notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, notification corresponding to the stop order is performed in the special display unit 67, but when notification of the stop order is not performed in the image display device 63 The special display unit 67 may display such that the result of the winning lottery process cannot be specified. For example, when the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, the display content of the special display unit 67 may be determined by lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result may be performed in the special display unit 67. . Thereby, when the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 performs the notification corresponding to the stop order, but the special notification when the notification of the stop order is not performed. The display content of the display unit 67 can be made irregular. In this case, it becomes difficult for the player to understand the function of the special display unit 67, and the player's attention to the special display unit 67 can be reduced.

  (15) When notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63 and when notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, the corresponding notification is performed in the special display unit 67. In other cases, the special display unit 67 may display such that the result of the lottery process for the combination cannot be specified. For example, if the image display device 63 does not notify the stop order and the branching timing of the lottery mode, the display content of the special display unit 67 is determined by lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result May be performed in the special display unit 67.

  (16) When the operating power is supplied to the main MPU 72, the special display unit 67 may be configured such that some display is always performed. For example, in the case where the stop order is notified in the image display device 63 and in the game in which the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, the corresponding notification is performed in the special display unit 67, and in other cases The special display unit 67 may perform a standby display indicating that it is on standby. As a result, a special display is used to confirm whether or not any abnormality has occurred in the electrical path between the main MPU 72 and the special display unit 67 and whether or not a failure has occurred in the special display unit 67. It is possible to carry out only by visually observing the portion 67.

  (17) The period in which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63 is included in the period in which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed in the special display unit 67. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration in which at least a part of the period during which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63 is not included in the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed in the special display unit 67 is not included. It is good. For example, although the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63 after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, the notification of the stop order is being executed in the image display device 63. The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 may be ended, and the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is ended. The notification may be configured such that the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started after the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63, and the special display is performed after the timing when the notification of the stop order is ended in the image display device 63. The notification corresponding to the stop order in the display unit 67 may be terminated, and the image display device 3, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display section 67 is started after the stop order notification is started, and the stop in the special display section 67 at a timing before the stop notification in the image display device 63 ends. The notification corresponding to the order may be terminated. By making the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed in the special display unit 67 shorter than the period during which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63, the player's attention to the special display unit 67 The degree can be reduced.

  (18) The special display unit 67 may be provided in a display unit for informing other information such as the credit display unit 65 or the grant number display unit 66. For example, the target display unit that is one of the credit display unit 65 and the number-of-grant display unit 66 partitions the outer edge of the target display unit, and notification light emission for informing the notification target information of the target display unit The special display part 67 is good also as a structure arrange | positioned in the position adjacent to a notification light emission part in the area | region divided by the division frame part of the object display part. In this case, the player's degree of attention with respect to the special display portion 67 can be reduced.

  (19) The same number of unit display units as the number of reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that affect the winning result are set in the special display unit 67, and the stop order of the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is set in each unit display unit. It is good also as a structure which performs a corresponding display. In this case, in the special display unit 67 as well as the image display device 63, a notification that allows the player to clearly grasp the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is executed.

  (20) A role enabling the occurrence of the first RT replay winning, a role allowing the occurrence of the second RT replay winning, a role enabling the occurrence of the first falling replay winning, and the occurrence of the second falling replay winning. For at least one of the winning combinations, at least one replay winning will not occur as a trigger for transition to the lottery mode when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order. The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may have a configuration in which a replay winning is generated that triggers the transition to the lottery mode when the stop operation timing with respect to the rotation position becomes a predetermined operation timing. In this case, when it is possible to generate a replay winning that triggers a transition for the role, or when it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the replay winning, the player can recognize the stop operation timing in the image display device 63. Notification is performed, and in the special display unit 67, notification corresponding to the notification content is performed.

  (21) The device for performing the notification of the stop mode by the control of the effect side MPU 82 is not limited to the image display device 63, and instead of or in addition to the image display device 63, the stop mode is notified. For example, the notification of the stop mode may be executed by controlling the dedicated light emitting unit for the production side MPU 82, and the notification of the stop mode may be executed by the speaker 62 being controlled by the production side MPU 82. Also good.

  (22) The configuration in which the main MPU 72 determines whether or not to perform the stop mode notification is not essential, and whether or not to perform the stop mode notification is determined in each of the main MPU 72 and the production side MPU 82. It is good also as a structure performed, and it is good also as a structure by which determination of whether to alert | report a stop aspect is performed in presentation side MPU82. However, in a configuration in which whether or not the stop mode notification is executed is determined in the effect side MPU 82, information on the determination result needs to be transmitted from the effect side MPU 82 to the main side MPU 72.

  (23) In the case of winning with any of the index values IV = 1 to 6, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in a stop order different from the stop order corresponding to the establishment of the Bell winning a prize, medals are paid out. It is good also as a structure which does not generate | occur | produce.

  (24) The main line ML is not limited to a bent line, and may be a straight line. Further, even if the combination of the same symbols is stopped in the sublines SL1 to SL5, a winning combination may not be established. In this case, the situation where the combination of the same symbols stops and the winning is achieved is only the situation where the combination of the same symbols stops in the main line ML. Further, the configuration is not limited to a configuration in which the number of effective lines is only one of the main lines ML, and a configuration in which the number of effective lines is two, three, or four or more is possible. In this case, the number of active lines may be increased as the number of betting game media is increased, or the maximum number of active lines may be set regardless of the number of betting game media.

  (25) The display content on the special display unit 67 corresponds one-to-one with the content of the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination executed by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect side MPU 82. The display contents in the special display unit 67 are not limited to the contents of one kind of notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination executed by the image display device 63 or the like. It is good also as the composition set up.

  For example, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified by the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 displays a one-to-one correspondence corresponding to the type of winning combination in the game. It is good also as a structure to be called. In this case, even in a situation where the same stop order is notified on the image display device 63, the display content on the special display section 67 differs depending on the type of the winning combination in the game.

  Further, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified by the image display device 63, one display content selected by lottery is selected from a plurality of types of display content corresponding to the notification content of the stop order. The selected display content may be displayed on the special display unit 67. For example, when the image display device 63 performs notification indicating that the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, the special display unit In 67, any one of “3”, “L”, and “H” may be determined by lottery and displayed. Even in this case, even if the same stop order is notified on the image display device 63, the display content on the special display unit 67 may be different.

  According to each said structure, the content alert | reported in the special display part 67 becomes difficult for a player to understand. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the content of the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the image display device 63 is predetermined. The display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when the notification is executed and the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when a notification different from the predetermined notification is executed on the image display device 63 And are completely different from each other.

  (26) The special display unit 67 may be configured to execute a display corresponding to the result of the lottery process for the combination. In this case, the display content on the special display unit 67 may correspond to the result of the winning lottery process on a one-to-one basis. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which it replaces with the said structure and the display content in the special display part 67 is set with respect to each result of the lottery process of a combination. For example, when IV = 11 in which the BB combination is set is won, one of “L”, “H”, and “F” is determined by lottery and displayed on the special display section 67, and the first When IV = 7 in which the watermelon role and the second watermelon role are set is selected, any one of “1”, “5” and “8” is determined and displayed on the special display section 67. When IV = 8 in which the bell replay combination is set is won, either of “2” and “4” may be determined by lottery and displayed on the special display unit 67. This makes it difficult for the player to grasp the result of the lottery process for the combination even if the special display unit 67 is confirmed while the special display unit 67 displays the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the result of the lottery process of the combination, the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when the result of the lottery process of the combination is a predetermined result, When the result of the lottery process is a result different from the predetermined result, the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 is preferably completely different. In this case, the type of display content of the special display section 67 set for one result of the lottery process for the combination may be the same number regardless of the result of the lottery process for any combination. It is good also as a structure which is a different number according to the result of a lottery process.

  Note that this configuration may be applied to a slot machine that does not change the winning combination according to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is controlled by the effect-side MPU 82. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine that is not informed on the basis of the above. For example, the configuration may be applied to a configuration in which notification corresponding to the types of winning combinations that can be won by the image display device 63 or the like is executed based on the control of the rendering side MPU 82.

  (27) When the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is executed in the special display unit 67, the lottery of the combination in the special display unit 67 is stopped after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. It is good also as a structure by which the display corresponding to the result of a process is started. In this case, even if the special display unit 67 is confirmed in a situation where the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, it is possible to prevent the result of the lottery process of the combination in the game from being specified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the lottery process for the combination is executed and before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped, the lottery process for the combination in the special display section 67 is performed. It is good also as a structure by which the display corresponding to a result is started.

  (28) The type of information transmitted from the main side MPU 72 to the production side MPU 82 is not limited to that in the above embodiments. For example, when a winning corresponding to the granting of a game medium is established, the grant is given by the winning. Information on the number of game media to be played may be transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the production MPU 82. In this case, it is possible to notify the information on the number of game media given by winning in the image display device 63 or the like. Even when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped, when the rotation of some of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped or stopped, the corresponding information is displayed on the main side. It is good also as a structure transmitted from MPU72 to direction side MPU82. In this case, an effect corresponding to the rotation state of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be performed on the image display device 63 or the like.

  (29) A backlight for illuminating a symbol visible through the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R from the back side may be provided on the back side of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In this case, when the winning is established, the backlight is used to illuminate the symbol from the back side, thereby making it easier for the player to recognize that the winning has been established. In this configuration, as the first bell role, the second bell role, the first watermelon role, the second watermelon role, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role, and the BB role, When the corresponding winning combination is established, the same symbol combination is not stopped on the main line ML. However, in the configuration in which the same symbol combination is stopped on the sublines SL1 to SL5, the subline SL1 to SL5 is displayed. If the entire combination of the same symbols that are stopped and displayed is illuminated with the backlight, the player may be mistaken for the sublines SL1 to SL5 being the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent such misidentification, if the winning combination is established on the main line ML in a situation where the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on any of the sublines SL1 to SL5, the same symbol It is good also as a structure which illuminates with the backlight the combination of the symbol which is not the combination of but is stopped and displayed on the main line ML. In addition to or instead of the configuration, at least one symbol that is stopped and displayed at a position where the subline SL1 to SL5 where the same symbol combination is stopped and the main line ML intersects is backed. It is good also as a structure illuminated with light. Further, in addition to or instead of these configurations, a part of the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the subline and the sublines that are not displayed on the entire subline on which the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed It is good also as a structure which illuminates the symbol stopped and displayed in a different position with a backlight.

  (30) The image display device 63 may notify the type of the winning combination after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped. In this configuration, as the first bell role, the second bell role, the first watermelon role, the second watermelon role, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role, and the BB role, When the corresponding winning combination is established, the same symbol combination is not stopped on the main line ML. However, in the configuration in which the same symbol combination is stopped on the sublines SL1 to SL5, the subline SL1 to SL5 is displayed. If the entire combination of the same symbols that are stopped and displayed is displayed on the image display device 63, the player may misunderstand that the sublines SL1 to SL5 are the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of such a misidentification, at least one of the same symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed at a position where the sublines SL1 to SL5 and the main line ML that are stopped are displayed. It is good also as a structure which displays a design on the image display apparatus 63. FIG. In addition, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the main line ML is clearly indicated on the image display device 63, and the same symbol combination stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 or the symbol corresponding to the same symbol combination is displayed. May be displayed on the image display device 63. Further, although the same symbol combination stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 is not displayed as it is on the image display device 63, one symbol constituting the same symbol combination is displayed on the image display device 63. It is good also as composition to do. In this case, the symbol is temporarily displayed at a timing before the timing at which the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped, and the display is continued even after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped. The design may be configured, and after the symbols are displayed once at a timing before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops, the display is performed after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped. It is good also as a structure which erase | eliminates.

  (31) In the above-described embodiment, the privilege of paying out medals is awarded when a small role winning is established, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the player is given a certain privilege. I just need it. For example, a configuration in which prizes other than medals are paid out when a small winning combination is established. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (32) The present invention may be applied to a so-called B type slot machine, and C type, A type and C type composite type, B type and C type composite type, RT game, CT game or AT. The present invention may be applied to any slot machine such as a type equipped with a game.

  (33) The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as information having distinguishability.

  (34) In each of the embodiments described above, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a game ball is played as a game medium. You may apply to the game machine of the form which united the machine.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (function of executing medal payout processing in the main MPU 72 and handling processing at the end of the game);
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A game characterized by comprising second notification control means (function for executing the processing of step S1402 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed. Machine.

  According to the feature A1, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

In the configuration of the feature A1,
“The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, and 32R) for displaying the patterns in a variable manner.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means,
The predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the patterns in the plurality of pattern display areas is stopped in a predetermined order.
The configuration may be applied.

  Feature A2. The first notification control means prevents the first notification means from executing notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process when the predetermined corresponding combination is not won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized in that.

  According to the feature A2, when the predetermined corresponding combination is not won, the first notification unit does not execute the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination, thereby clarifying the role of the first notification unit. It becomes possible to do.

  Feature A3. When the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the first notification control means causes the first notification to be executed by the first notification means. A1 or A2 The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A3, when the second notification is executed in the second notification means, the first notification is executed in the first notification means, so the second notification executed in the second notification means. Whether or not the notification is regular can be confirmed every time when the second notification is executed.

  Feature A4. In the first notification control means, the player grasps the content of the stop operation mode that is the notification target in the first notification in the first notification means than in the second notification in the second notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be difficult.

  According to the feature A4, in the configuration in which both the first notification unit and the second notification unit are provided, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the second notification unit. Thereby, even if the notification mode in the first notification unit is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Feature A5. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein a display range of the first notification unit is narrower than a display range of the second notification unit.

  According to the feature A5, in the configuration in which both the first notification unit and the second notification unit are provided, the player's attention to the second notification unit can be increased. Thereby, even if the notification mode in the first notification unit is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

Feature A6. The first control means transmits a predetermined information enabling the second notification means to execute the second notification (step S1205, step S1209, step S1214, step S1307 and step in the main MPU 72). A function of executing the processing of S1313),
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein the predetermined information does not include a result of the lottery process of the combination itself.

  According to the characteristic A6, even if the predetermined information is obtained illegally by illegally accessing the communication path between the first control means and the second control means, the result of the lottery process of the combination will be grasped from the predetermined information It becomes possible to make it impossible. Thereby, it is possible to substantially invalidate the illegal act by acquiring the predetermined information.

Feature A7. The first control means includes
It is determined whether or not to perform notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the winning lottery process. Determining means (function for executing the processing of step S1201 to step S1203, step S1206 to step S1207, step S1210 to step S1212, step S1304 to step S1305, and step S1310 to step S1311 in the main MPU 72);
A transmission unit (a function for executing the processes of Step S1205, Step S1209, Step S1214, Step S1307, and Step S1313 in the main MPU 72) that transmits predetermined information when the determination unit determines to execute the notification;
With
The first notification control unit controls the first notification unit so that the first notification is executed based on the determination by the determination unit that the notification is executed.
The second notification control unit controls the second notification unit so that the second notification is executed based on the transmission unit transmitting the predetermined information. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A7, the first control unit collectively determines whether or not to execute the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit. This makes it possible to execute the first notification when the second notification is executed without performing bidirectional communication between the first control unit and the second control unit. .

Feature A8. There are a plurality of types of the predetermined counterparts with different contents of the predetermined mode for executing the corresponding control.
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, wherein the first notification control unit is configured to execute the first notification in a manner corresponding to the type of the predetermined corresponding combination.

  According to the feature A8, even in a configuration in which a plurality of predetermined corresponding roles exist, it is possible to grasp the notification content corresponding to the current game round by confirming the content of the first notification in the first notification means. Is possible.

  Feature A9. The first notification control means allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not executed in the first notification unit. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8.

  According to the feature A9, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being performed is performed in the first notification unit even though the notification that the player can recognize is not performed in the second notification unit. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature A10. The second notification control means performs notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means (function to execute the processing of step S1405 in the rendering side MPU 82) so that special notification of what is not performed is executed,
The first notification control unit does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed in the second notification unit when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, wherein the first notification means does not execute notification that allows the player to recognize the mode for making the change.

  According to the feature A10, in a situation where the notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being performed is not executed, the special notification is performed in the second notification means, It is possible to prevent the first notification means from executing a notification that enables the player to recognize a mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being set.

  Feature A11. When the special notification is executed by the second notification unit when the first corresponding control unit is won in the lottery process of the combination and the second notification unit executes the special notification, the notification corresponding to the situation is executed. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the first notification means is controlled as described above.

  According to the feature A11, even if the special notification is executed in the second notification means, it is possible to check whether or not the special notification is normal by checking the first notification means. Become.

  Feature A12. When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification unit performs the first notification at a timing after the timing at which the first notification is started. 2. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A11, wherein the second notification is started in the two notification means.

  According to the feature A12, it is possible to confirm whether or not the second notification is normal by checking the first notification unit at the timing when the second notification is started in the second notification unit. Become.

Feature A13. When the display of the variation of the pattern is started, the unit includes a means for invalidating the operation of stopping the variation display of the pattern over a predetermined period from the start timing,
The first notification control unit starts the first notification by the first notification unit at a predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. And
The second notification control means is configured to notify the second notification at a timing later than the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The game machine according to Feature A12, wherein the game machine is started by the second notification means.

  According to the feature A13, even if the second notification is started after the timing at which the first notification is started, the second notification can be started during the invalid period of the stop operation. It becomes possible for the player to recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is validated.

  Feature A14. When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A13, wherein the first notification is terminated in the notification means.

  According to the feature A14, the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, and therefore it is possible to increase the chances of confirming whether or not the second notification is genuine. Become.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features A1 to A14, one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2 May be applied. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (function of executing medal payout processing in the main MPU 72 and handling processing at the end of the game);
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification unit performs the first notification at a timing after the timing at which the first notification is started. 2. A gaming machine, wherein the second notification is started in the two notification means.

  According to the feature B1, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  In addition, the second notification is started in the second notification means at a timing after the timing at which the first notification is started in the first notification means. Thereby, it becomes possible to confirm whether the 2nd information is regular by checking the 1st information means at the timing when the 2nd information was started in the 2nd information means.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

Feature B2. When the display of the variation of the pattern is started, the unit includes a means for invalidating the operation of stopping the variation display of the pattern over a predetermined period from the start timing,
The first notification control unit starts the first notification by the first notification unit at a predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. And
The second notification control means is configured to notify the second notification at a timing later than the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the gaming machine is started by the second notification means.

  According to the feature B2, even when the second notification is started after the timing at which the first notification is started, the second notification can be started in the invalid period of the stop operation. It becomes possible for the player to recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is validated.

  Feature B3. When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or B2, wherein the first notification is ended in the notification means.

  According to the feature B3, since the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, it is possible to increase opportunities to check whether or not the second notification is legitimate. Become.

Feature B4. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (function of executing medal payout processing in the main MPU 72 and handling processing at the end of the game);
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. A gaming machine characterized in that the first notification is ended in the notification means.

  According to the feature B4, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  In addition, the first notification ends in the first notification unit at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. Thereby, since the first notification is not ended before the second notification is ended, it is possible to increase an opportunity to confirm whether or not the second notification is normal.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

In the configuration of the feature B1 or B4,
“The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, and 32R) for displaying the patterns in a variable manner.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means,
The predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the patterns in the plurality of pattern display areas is stopped in a predetermined order.
The configuration may be applied.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features B1 to B4, one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2 May be applied. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (function of executing medal payout processing in the main MPU 72 and handling processing at the end of the game);
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The first notification control means allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not executed in the first notification unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature C1, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  Also, the notification that the player can recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not performed in the first notification unit even though the notification is not performed in the second notification unit. It becomes possible to do.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

Feature C2. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (function of executing medal payout processing in the main MPU 72 and handling processing at the end of the game);
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The second notification control means performs notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means (function to execute the processing of step S1405 in the rendering side MPU 82) so that special notification of what is not performed is executed,
The first notification control unit does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed in the second notification unit when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first notification means does not execute a notification that allows the player to recognize the mode for making the setting.

  According to the feature C2, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  In addition, although the notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being performed is not executed, the specific mode and the predetermined mode are not obtained in a situation where the special notification is being executed in the second notification unit. It is possible to prevent the first notification means from executing notification that enables the player to recognize the mode for doing so.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

In the configuration of the feature C1 or C2,
“The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, and 32R) for displaying the patterns in a variable manner.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means,
The predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the patterns in the plurality of pattern display areas is stopped in a predetermined order.
The configuration may be applied.

  Feature C3. When the special notification is executed by the second notification unit when the first corresponding control unit is won in the lottery process of the combination and the second notification unit executes the special notification, the notification corresponding to the situation is executed. The gaming machine according to Feature C2, wherein the first notification means is controlled as described above.

  According to the feature C3, even if the special notification is being executed in the second notification means, it is possible to check whether or not the special notification is normal by checking the first notification means. Become.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features C1 to C3, one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2 May be applied. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature A group, the feature B group, and the feature C group, it is possible to solve the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a gaming machine or the like that can play a game similar to a slot machine using a gaming ball instead of a medal as a gaming machine is known. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which an internal lottery is performed based on the fact that a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a privilege is given to a player according to the result of the internal lottery. Moreover, the structure by which the effect for making a player predict or recognize the result of the said internal lottery is performed is common.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

  In the gaming machine in which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation with respect to the stop button as described above, it is notified that the reel stop mode is set to a predetermined mode, and the reel stop operation is performed according to the notification, thereby making it A configuration in which corresponding control is executed is known. For example, a configuration is known in which a reel stop order is notified, a predetermined winning is established by stopping the reels in an order according to the notified stop order, and medals corresponding to the predetermined winning are paid out. Yes. In addition, the reel stop order is notified, and a predetermined winning is established by stopping the reels in an order according to the notified stop order, and a transition of the gaming state corresponding to the predetermined winning occurs. Are known. The notification of such a stop mode is performed when another control unit that receives information from the control unit that executes the lottery process for the combination executes the control for notification.

  Here, in the gaming machine such as the above-described example, it is necessary to suitably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A specific process (start waiting process, reel control process) set so that a plurality of types of processes are in a predetermined execution order is executed, and information is temporarily stored in the internal storage unit (register of the main MPU 72) when the process is executed. Control means (main side MPU72) to be stored in
The control means is
First predetermined process execution means for executing a first predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes (execution of steps S401 to S411, steps S413 to S415, steps S601 and S603 to S614 in the main MPU 72, etc.) Function)
Second predetermined process execution means for executing a second predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes (the first non-specific control in the main MPU 72 in the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment) Processing, second non-specific processing, and third non-specific control processing, non-specific control call processing, first non-specific control processing, second non-specific processing and third non-specific processing in the fourth embodiment Function to execute specific control processing), and
When starting the first predetermined process, the second predetermined process is started or started without saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means (stack area 74b for specific control). After that, the save execution means for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means (in the first embodiment, the function of executing steps S1502, S1602, and S1702 in the main MPU 72) In the second embodiment, the function of executing steps S1803 and S1809 in the main MPU 72, in the third embodiment, the function of executing step S2202 in the main MPU 72, and the fourth embodiment. If it is a form, the function of executing the process of step S2302 in the main side MPU 72),
When the second predetermined process is completed or after the completion, the return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means (in the first embodiment, step S1516 in the main MPU 72, A function for executing the processing of step S1611 and step S1711, a function for executing the processing of step S1805 and step S1811 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and a step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment. A function for executing the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the fourth embodiment),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature D1, when the first predetermined process included in the specific process is executed, the information stored in the internal storage unit is not saved to the save storage unit, but is included in the specific process. When the second predetermined process is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means is saved to the save storage means. Thus, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage unit from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. In addition, when the second predetermined process is completed or after the completion, the information saved in the save storage unit is returned to the internal storage unit. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. As described above, various controls can be suitably performed.

  Feature D2. The second predetermined process is either a process executed when supply of operating power to the control unit is stopped or a process executed by interrupting another process when an interrupt condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to Feature D1, wherein there is no game machine.

  According to the feature D2, when the second predetermined process is executed even when the supply of the operating power is stopped and the interrupt process is executed, it is stored in the internal storage means. Information is saved in the save storage means. Accordingly, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage unit from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed, which is different from the second predetermined process. It is possible to improve the accuracy of the information stored in the internal storage means when the processing of the processing group is executed.

Feature D3. The control means includes
An interrupt execution means (a function for executing an interrupt process in the main MPU 72) that interrupts the specific process and executes an interrupt process when an interrupt condition is satisfied;
Setting means for prohibiting execution of the interrupt process when the second predetermined process is started or after the start (function for executing the processes of steps S1501, S1601, and S1701 in the main MPU 72 in the first embodiment) In the second embodiment, the function of executing steps S1802 and S1808 in the main MPU 72, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2201 in the main MPU 72, and the fourth embodiment. If it is a form, the function of executing step S2301 in the main MPU 72),
A gaming machine according to the feature D1 or D2, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature D3, when the second predetermined process is executed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to prevent further interruption of processing in a situation where the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the processing configuration for saving the information stored in the internal storage unit from becoming complicated.

Feature D4. The control means is a third predetermined process execution means (second non-processing in the main MPU 72) that executes the third predetermined process after the second predetermined process is executed as a part of the plurality of types of processes. With a function to execute specific control processing)
The setting means permits the execution of the interrupt process when the second predetermined process ends or after the end, and prohibits the execution of the interrupt process when the third predetermined process starts or after the start. The gaming machine according to Feature D3, which is characterized.

  According to the feature D4, in the configuration in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited even when the third predetermined process included in the specific process is executed, the execution of the interrupt process is once permitted when the second predetermined process ends. Thus, when the third predetermined process is executed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited again. Thereby, it is possible to shorten the period during which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited, and it is possible to secure an opportunity for executing the interrupt process between the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process.

Feature D5. The save execution means saves the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means when or after starting the third predetermined process,
The game machine according to Feature D4, wherein the return execution means returns the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means when or after the third predetermined process is finished.

  According to the feature D5, the information stored in the internal storage unit is saved and restored individually corresponding to each of the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process. As a result, information is saved in each of the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process, and an opportunity for executing the interrupt process between the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process is secured. In the configuration, it is possible to prevent the interrupt process from being executed in a situation where the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means.

Feature D6. The evacuation storage means includes
A first save storage unit (specific control stack area 74b) in which the information stored in the internal storage unit is saved when the second predetermined process is started or started.
A second save storage unit (stack area 74d for non-specific control) in which information stored in the internal storage unit is saved when the second predetermined process is ended or when the second predetermined process is ended;
With
The save execution means includes
Means for evacuating the information stored in the internal storage means to the first evacuation storage means when the second predetermined process is started or after the start (step S1502 in the main MPU 72 in the first embodiment) A function for executing the processes of steps S1602 and S1702, a function for executing the processes of steps S1803 and S1809 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and a step S2202 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment. A function for executing the process of step S2302 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the fourth embodiment),
Means for evacuating the information stored in the internal storage means to the second evacuation storage means when the second predetermined process is completed or after the completion (in the first embodiment, step S1513 in the main MPU 72, The function of executing the processes of step S1608 and step S1708, the function of executing the process of step S1905 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, and the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment. The function of executing the process of step S2308 in FIG.
With
The return execution means includes
Means for returning the information saved in the first save storage means to the internal storage means when the second predetermined process is finished or after the completion (in the first embodiment, in step S1516 in the main MPU 72, A function for executing the processing of step S1611 and step S1711, a function for executing the processing of step S1805 and step S1811 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and a step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment. A function for executing the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the fourth embodiment),
Means for returning the information saved in the second save storage means to the internal storage means when starting or after starting the second predetermined process (step S1505 in the main MPU 72 in the first embodiment, The function of executing the processes of step S1605 and step S1705, the function of executing the process of step S1903 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, and the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment. In step S2305), and
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D5, comprising:

  According to the feature D6, when the second predetermined process is executed, not only the information of the internal storage means at that time is saved in the first save storage means, but also when the second predetermined process ends. Information in the internal storage means at the time is saved in the second save storage means. Thereby, the information stored in the internal storage means is switched between when the process of the process group corresponding to the first predetermined process is executed and when the process of the process group corresponding to the second predetermined process is executed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform the processing of each processing group.

Feature D7. Predetermined storage means (main-side ROM 73) storing a program necessary for executing processing in the control means,
A program for executing various types of processing included in the special processing group in which information stored in the internal storage unit when the processing is executed, including the second predetermined processing, is to be saved in the saving storage unit, In the predetermined storage means, an address of an area in which a program for executing various processes included in a predetermined processing group that is a processing group different from the special processing group and includes the first predetermined processing is stored The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6, wherein the gaming machine is stored in an area of an address group distinguished from the group.

  According to the feature D7, in the predetermined storage unit, the address group of the program for executing the various processes of the predetermined process group and the address group of the program for executing the various processes of the special process group are clearly distinguished. Yes. This makes it possible to improve workability when checking or correcting only one of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group.

  Feature D8. A third process included in the special process group is executed after the first process included in the predetermined process group and before the second process, and a fourth process included in the special process group is performed. The game machine according to Feature D7, wherein the process is executed after the second process.

  According to the feature D8, the predetermined processing group and the special processing group are classified regardless of the execution order of the processing, and the program address group in the predetermined storage means is clearly distinguished for each of the classified processing groups. Has been. As a result, it is possible to improve workability when checking or correcting a program for each classified processing group.

Feature D9. A specific storage means (main RAM 74) for temporarily storing information when the control means executes processing;
The specific storage means is included in the special processing group in the control means and an area (work area 74a for specific control) used when the processing included in the predetermined processing group is executed in the control means. The area (non-specific control work area 74c) used when the process is executed is set to be aggregated into different address groups, as described in the feature D7 or D8 Gaming machine.

  According to the feature D9, the address group of the use area is clearly distinguished for each processing group even in the specific storage unit. As a result, when the process included in one process group is executed, it is possible to prevent information used in the process included in the other process group from being rewritten.

Feature D10. As a special processing group in which information stored in the internal storage unit is saved in the save storage unit when the process is executed, there are a plurality of types of processes other than the second predetermined process,
The control means includes
Specification means for executing specific processing for specifying which type of processing should be executed in the special processing group (in the third embodiment, a function for executing processing in step S2203 in the main MPU 72, In the fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2306 in the main MPU 72),
Start means for starting the type of process specified by the specifying process (the function of executing step S2204 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, the process of step S2307 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment) Function to execute)
With
The save execution means saves the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means before the type of process specified by the specifying process is started by the start means. The gaming machine according to any one of D1 to D9.

  According to the feature D10, when executing a process included in the special process group, a process for saving the information stored in the internal storage unit to the save storage unit is performed for each process included in the special process group. In the special processing group, the processing is performed in a concentrated manner on the processing side for specifying the processing to be executed. As a result, the program capacity can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the process for saving is set in each process included in the special process group.

  Feature D11. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D10, wherein the second predetermined process is a process different from a process for advancing a regular game based on a player's operation.

  According to the feature D11, when executing a process different from the process for advancing a regular game based on the player's operation, the internal storage means used in the process for advancing the regular game It is possible to prevent information from being rewritten.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features D1 to D11, one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2 May be applied. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature group D, the following problems can be solved.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines include control means such as a CPU, read-only storage means such as a ROM, and read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes processing according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing information to the read / write storage means and reading information from the storage means. In executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that the control means, the read-only storage means, the read / write storage means, etc. are integrated into one chip.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. For example, a game medium is given as the privilege.

  Here, in the gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to suitably perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. Control means (main MPU 72) for executing processing;
Predetermined storage means (main-side ROM 73) storing a program necessary for executing processing in the control means;
With
As processing executed by the control means, a predetermined processing group including a plurality of types of processing (processing group corresponding to specific control), a special processing group including a plurality of types of processing (processing group corresponding to non-specific control), and Exists,
The program for executing the various processes included in the special process group is distinguished from the address group of the area in which the program for executing the various processes included in the predetermined process group is stored in the predetermined storage unit. A gaming machine characterized by being stored in an aggregated address area.

  According to the characteristic E1, in the predetermined storage unit, the address group of the program for executing various processes in the predetermined process group and the address group of the program for executing various processes in the special process group are clearly distinguished. Yes. This makes it possible to improve workability when checking or correcting only one of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group.

  Feature E2. A third process included in the special process group is executed after the first process included in the predetermined process group and before the second process, and a fourth process included in the special process group is performed. The game machine according to Feature E1, wherein the process is executed after the second process.

  According to the feature E2, the predetermined processing group and the special processing group are classified regardless of the execution order of the processing, and the program address group in the predetermined storage means is clearly distinguished for each of the classified processing groups. Has been. As a result, it is possible to improve workability when checking or correcting a program for each classified processing group.

Feature E3. A specific storage means (main RAM 74) for temporarily storing information when the control means executes processing;
The specific storage means is included in the special processing group in the control means and an area (work area 74a for specific control) used when the processing included in the predetermined processing group is executed in the control means. The area (non-specific control work area 74c) used when the process is executed is set to be aggregated into different address groups, according to the feature E1 or E2, Gaming machine.

  According to the feature E3, the address group of the use area is clearly distinguished for each processing group even in the specific storage unit. As a result, when the process included in one process group is executed, it is possible to prevent information used in the process included in the other process group from being rewritten.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features E1 to E3, one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2 May be applied. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature group E, the following problems can be solved.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines include control means such as a CPU, read-only storage means such as a ROM, and read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes processing according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing information to the read / write storage means and reading information from the storage means. In executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that the control means, the read-only storage means, the read / write storage means, etc. are integrated into one chip.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. For example, a game medium is given as the privilege.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as the above-described example, it is preferable that management of a program for executing various processes is preferably performed, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature F group>
Feature F1. A control means (main-side MPU 72) that executes a plurality of types of processing and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register) when the processing is executed,
As processing executed by the control means, there are a plurality of processing groups including a predetermined processing group including a plurality of types of processing and a special processing group including a plurality of types of processing,
The control means includes
When the situation in which the process of the predetermined process group is being executed becomes a situation in which a process of a process group different from the predetermined process group is to be executed, the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the first save storage means (specific control First evacuation execution means for evacuating to the stack area 74b (for the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S1502, S1602, and S1702 in the main MPU 72 in the first embodiment, and in the second embodiment) A function for executing the processes of steps S1803 and S1809 in the main MPU 72, a function for executing the process of step S2202 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, and a step in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment. The function of executing the processing of S2302),
When the situation in which the processing of the special processing group is being executed becomes the situation in which the processing of a processing group different from the special processing group is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the second save storage means (unspecified The second save execution means for saving to the control stack area 74d (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S1513, S1608 and S1708 in the main MPU 72, the second embodiment and the second embodiment) In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1905 in the main MPU 72; in the fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2308 in the main MPU 72);
When the process of the predetermined process group is executed from the situation where the process of the process group different from the predetermined process group is executed, the information saved in the first save storage means is returned to the internal storage means First return execution means (function to execute the processing of step S1516, step S1611, and step S1711 in the main MPU 72 in the first embodiment, step S1805 and step in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment) A function for executing the process of S1811, a function for executing the process of step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, and a function for executing the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment) When,
When the process of the special process group is executed from the situation of executing the process of the process group different from the special process group, the information saved in the second save storage means is returned to the internal storage means Second return executing means (function for executing processing of step S1505, step S1605 and step S1705 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the first embodiment, main side in the case of the second and third embodiments) A function of executing the process of step S1903 in the MPU 72, a function of executing the process of step S2305 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the fourth embodiment),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature F1, when the situation in which the process of the predetermined process group is being executed and the situation in which the process of the process group different from the predetermined process group is executed, the information stored in the internal storage unit at that time is 1 When temporarily saved in the save storage means and executing a process of a process group different from the special process group from a situation where the process of the special process group is executed, the process is stored in the internal storage means at that time The stored information is temporarily saved in the second save storage means. As a result, it is possible to switch information stored in the internal storage unit between the case where the process of the predetermined process group is executed and the case where the process of the special process group is executed. Can be performed.

Feature F2. The control means includes an interrupt execution means (a function for executing an interrupt process in the main MPU 72) that interrupts a process that has been executed so far and executes an interrupt process when an interrupt condition is satisfied,
The first save execution unit stores information stored in the internal storage unit when the interrupt due to the interrupt process occurs in a situation where the specific process included in the predetermined process group is being executed. The gaming machine according to Feature F1, wherein the gaming machine is retracted to the point.

  According to the feature F2, when the interruption due to the interrupt processing occurs, the predetermined processing group is processed from the situation in which the processing of the predetermined processing group is performed using the first saving storage unit for saving the information in the internal storage unit. It becomes possible to save the information in the internal storage means when the processing of a processing group different from that is executed.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features F1 to F2, one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2 May be applied. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature group F, the following problems can be solved.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines include control means such as a CPU, read-only storage means such as a ROM, and read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes processing according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing information to the read / write storage means and reading information from the storage means. In executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that the control means, the read-only storage means, the read / write storage means, etc. are integrated into one chip.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. For example, a game medium is given as the privilege.

  Here, in the gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to suitably perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 31 ... Reel unit, 32L, 32M, 32R ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop button, 47-49 ... Credit insertion button, 63 ... Image display device, 67 ... Special display part, 72 ... Main side MPU, 73 ... Main side ROM, 74 ... Main side RAM, 74a ... Work area for specific control, 74b ... Stack area for specific control, 74c ... Work area for non-specific control, 74d ... Non-specific Stack area for control, 82 ... production side MPU.

Claims (2)

A control unit that executes a plurality of types of processing and temporarily stores information in the internal storage unit when the processing is executed,
The control means is
First predetermined process execution means for executing a first predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes;
Second predetermined process execution means for executing a second predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes;
When starting the first predetermined process, the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined process is started without saving the information stored in the internal storage means. Saving execution means for saving the stored information in the saving storage means;
A return executing means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined process is finished;
Equipped with a,
When the interrupt process is started based on the establishment of the interrupt condition, the first predetermined process is executed.
When the second predetermined process is started from the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited in the first predetermined process before the second predetermined process is started. When returning to the first predetermined process after finishing the second predetermined process, the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the returned first predetermined process, and the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the second predetermined process A gaming machine characterized by not being played. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a game is played using a game medium.

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