JP6353823B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, it is possible to store and hold at least a part of the stored information stored in the storage means even after the power supply is cut off There is something configured. For example, in a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the setting operation means is operated along with the start of power supply to set a set value from a plurality of set values. In some cases, the storage information of the storage means can be initialized by selecting.

JP 2007-307138 A

  By the way, when it can be specified that the storage information of the storage means has not been initialized, for example, in a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine, the set value is advantageous based on the history until the power supply is cut off. There is a possibility that it can be easily estimated whether the setting value is high. Thus, it can be easily estimated whether or not the stored information in the storage means has been initialized, which may hinder the enjoyment of estimating the set value, leading to a decrease in interest. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the prior art as described above. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make it difficult to guess whether or not the stored information in the storage means has been initialized.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is capable of storing and holding at least a part of the stored information in the storage means even after the power supply is cut off, and setting operation with the start of power supply In a gaming machine configured to be able to perform a setting change operation by means, and to initialize the stored information of the storage means by the operation , a role lottery means for performing a role lottery, a timing means, and a plurality of types of may effect condition, including a presentation state control means for controlling the presentation state, a notification effect control means for controlling the execution of notification effect, the end effect control means for controlling the execution of exit directing, a role lottery After winning the special role in, until the special game result is derived, it is allowed to derive the special game result, and the special game result is derived as a trigger. Advantageous special game is occurring, the notification effect is a demonstration of notifying said is permissive, the end effect is a presentation showing the completion of the special game, the clock means, the power supply It is possible to keep timing even after the supply is cut off, and the stored information stored in the storage means when the power supply is cut off during the execution of the notification effect includes the power supply The notification effect information that can specify that the notification effect has been executed when the power is shut off is included, and is stored and held in the storage means when the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the end effect. the stored information, the end effect information capable of specifying that the end effect was running are included when the power supply is cut off, the initialization of the memory information is carried out with the start of power supply If, during the specific effect state return Is controlled as directed state, even if the initialization of the memory information with the start of the power supply is not performed, the end effect information is stored and held, and the date is changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means In the case where it can be specified , the control for executing the end effect is not performed, the specified effect state is controlled as the effect state at the time of return, and the storage information is not initialized with the start of power supply In the case where the notification effect information is stored, either when it can be specified that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means or when it cannot be specified that the date has changed, The gist is that control for executing the notification effect is performed .

For the gaming machine, when the storage information is not initialized with the start of power supply, the end effect information is stored and held, and the date is changed from the timing result of the timing means. If this cannot be specified, control for executing the end effect may be performed without being controlled to the specific effect state .

  About the gaming machine, provided with an effect device, the effect state and the notification effect are configured to be executable by the effect device, and the notification effect is being executed even in the allowable state, There is a case where the effect state is being executed without executing the notification effect, and in the effect device, the power supply is cut off when the notification effect is being executed even in the allowable state. The notification effect is executed when the power supply is started without initialization of the stored information, while the notification effect is not executed even in the allowable state. When the power supply is interrupted while the power is being executed, the effect state may be executed when the power supply is started without the storage information being initialized.

  According to the present invention, it can be difficult to guess whether or not the storage information of the storage means has been initialized.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a slot machine. The figure which shows a game state. The figure which shows the flow of the production until a bonus game state arises. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The figure which shows the condition at the time of power supply interruption | blocking, and the condition at the time of a power supply start. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the condition which returns, after power supply is interrupted | blocked when the 3rd production mode is performed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the condition which returns, after a power supply is interrupted | blocked when the bonus end effect is performed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the condition which returns, after a power supply is interrupted | blocked when the bonus finalization effect is performed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described. In this specification, each of the upward, downward, left, right, front, and rear directions refers to each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers an opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

  The slot machine 10 has, for example, an effect for turning on, turning off, or blinking a light emitter (hereinafter referred to as a light-emitting effect) as one of the effects accompanying the game (hereinafter referred to as a game effect) on the front surface of the front door 12. A decorative lamp 13 that can be executed is provided. The slot machine 10 includes, on the front surface of the front door 12, a speaker 14 that can execute an effect of outputting sound such as sound effects and music (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) as one of game effects.

  The slot machine 10 includes, on the front surface of the front door 12, an effect display device 15 that can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a character or a character as one of game effects. ing. As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like can be adopted. The slot machine 10 includes a substantially rectangular display window 12a through which the player can see through the interior of the front door 12 and below the effect display device 15.

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a to 16c are rotating drums also called drums.

  Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are identifiable along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the reels 16a to 16c. The symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c include a total of 21 symbols from symbol number 00 to symbol number 20, respectively.

  There are a plurality of types of symbols in the present embodiment. For example, for multiple types of symbols, a cherry symbol imitating cherry, a watermelon symbol imitating watermelon, a bell symbol imitating bell, a seven symbol imitating the Arabic numeral “7”, and the character “BAR” are imitated. The BAR symbol and the replay symbol imitating the characters “REPLAY” are included.

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c (none is shown). . As an actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c, for example, a stepping motor can be employed. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16 a to 16 c rotate, the symbol row (plural types of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12 a is changed, thereby executing a changing game. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is performed in such a manner that the symbol sequence is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game by operating (rotating) a reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged.

  The reel unit 16 detects the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotational position of the right reel 16c. And a right reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4).

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine a combination of stopped symbols as a winning combination by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A combination of stop positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as an effective line NL. In the present embodiment, an effective line NL (a combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stage stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The active line is also called a winning line.

  Here, “stop” for the symbol means that the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. ing. Further, “winning” means that a predetermined combination of symbols necessary for winning a prize is displayed on the active line NL. In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on the active line NL may be indicated as “combination”.

  The combinations other than the effective stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combinations cannot be determined as winning. In this specification, “derived” means that a symbol combination corresponding to a game result is displayed on the effective line NL by stopping the symbol on the effective line NL. Therefore, the game result derived in the variation game corresponds to a symbol combination stopped on the active line NL in the variation game.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal slot 17 for inserting medals as game media on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 can be grasped as means for betting a medal (hereinafter referred to as a bet) from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 can be grasped as a means to be operated when paying back a bet medal or a credit stored internally in the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 can be grasped as a means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In other words, the acceptance of the start operation is an opportunity to start the variable game. Further, the operation of the start lever 20 that starts the reel operation (rotation) (starts the variable game) corresponds to the start operation, and the slot machine 10 starts the variable game based on the start operation.

  The slot machine 10 includes a left stop button 21a (first stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The left stop button 21a corresponds to the left reel 16a, and can be grasped as means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a middle stop button 21b (second stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The middle stop button 21b corresponds to the middle reel 16b and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 includes a right stop button 21c (third stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The right stop button 21c corresponds to the right reel 16c, and can be grasped as means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the right reel 16c. As described above, the stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to a plurality of symbol rows, respectively. Further, stopping the change of the corresponding symbol row corresponds to stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel.

  In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 21a to 21c each correspond to a stop operation unit. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the operation (rotation) of the reel when the stop button as the stop operation unit is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button for stopping the reel in operation (rotating) corresponds to the stop operation, and in the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 22 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 23 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout port 22. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of a payout operation for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 22 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 that can display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12.
The information panel 30 is provided with a display unit (not shown). The insertable display unit displays, for example, whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state where a medal can be inserted, depending on the lighting state of the light emitter. The information panel 30 includes a replay display unit (not shown). A replay display part displays whether it is a replay (replay) by the lighting state of a light-emitting body, for example. The replay will be described later.

  The information panel 30 includes a weight display unit (not shown). The weight display unit displays, for example, whether or not the wait time is in accordance with the lighting state of the light emitter. The wait time is the shortest game time (shortest game time) set so that the number of executions of the variable game per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information panel 30 includes a state display unit (not shown). The status display unit displays an error code or the like so that an error occurring in the slot machine 10 can be identified, for example.

  The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display unit, a 2-bet display unit, and a 3-bet display unit (not shown). In the following description, the 1-bet display unit to the 3-bet display unit may be collectively referred to as a bet display unit. The bet display unit displays, for example, the number of bets (the number of bets) according to the lighting states of the three display units constituting the bet display unit. The information panel 30 includes a credit display unit (not shown). The credit display unit displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine.

  Further, the information panel 30 includes a payout display unit (not shown). As the payout display unit, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side can be adopted. Accordingly, the payout display unit can be configured to display a two-digit number in decimal notation from 00 to 99 by two 7-segment displays. In addition, the payout display unit displays information related to the number of medals to be paid out when a winning in a variable game occurs. Note that the number of medals to be paid out by the occurrence of winning in the variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but the number of medals added to the credit. It can also be said that the number of medals awarded when a prize is generated.

Next, the symbol combinations for which a prize is determined will be described. The symbol combination for which a prize is determined is also referred to as a “combination”.
The symbol combination (role) for which a prize is determined includes a symbol combination for which a medal is to be paid out as a prize (payout unit), a symbol combination for which a bonus is defined as a prize (bonus role), and a symbol combination in which replay is defined as a prize (Re-playing role). Note that replaying means that the next variable game can be started without having to bet medals.

The payout combination includes, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, and a bell role.
For the cherry role, a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the cherry role is won is referred to as “cherry stop eye”.

  For a watermelon role, a predetermined number (for example, 6) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when a watermelon combination wins is referred to as a “watermelon stop eye”.

  For the bell role, a predetermined number (for example, 8) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the bell combination wins is referred to as a “bell stop eye”.

  The bonus combination is determined to be given a bonus game state (bonus game) as an award. On the other hand, no bonus medal payout or replay is defined as a bonus combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the bonus combination is won is referred to as “bonus stop eye”.

  A re-playing role is also called a replaying role. A re-game is defined as a prize for the re-game player. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the re-game player wins is referred to as “re-game stop eye”.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming state in the slot machine 10 includes a normal gaming state, a carryover gaming state, and a bonus gaming state.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, winning of a bonus combination is allowed in the variable game, and if the bonus combination is not won in the variable game, the winning of the bonus combination is carried over. The winning bonus combination is carried forward until the bonus combination is won. The gaming state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over becomes the carryover gaming state.

  The carryover gaming state is also referred to as “inside”. On the other hand, the normal gaming state corresponds to a gaming state in which the winning of the bonus combination is not carried over and is also referred to as “non-internal”. Further, in a game state other than the bonus game state, when the carry-over game state in which the bonus combination win is carried over, the normal game state in which the bonus combination win is not carried over can be said to be a non-carry-over game state. In addition, the gaming state in which the winning of bonus combination is carried over corresponds to a gaming state in which a bonus combination winning is permitted. On the other hand, the gaming state in which the winning combination of the bonus combination is not carried over corresponds to a gaming state in which the winning of the bonus combination is not allowed.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when winning of a bonus combination is permitted, if winning of a combination other than the bonus combination is permitted, the winning of a combination other than the bonus combination is given priority. Note that the bonus game state is also referred to as “in-kind”, and the game state other than the bonus game state is also referred to as “in-no-thing”.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 2, the transition state of each gaming state and gaming state will be described.
The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which it is difficult for the re-gamer to win a prize as compared to the carryover gaming state. In the slot machine 10, when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over in the normal gaming state (shown as “carrying over the bonus combination” in the drawing), the normal gaming state shifts to the carryover gaming state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus combination is permitted in the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state is shifted to the carryover gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state (normal gaming state, carryover gaming state), the gaming state other than the bonus gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state. By shifting from a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state to the bonus gaming state, the bonus gaming state is generated (given). As described above, the slot machine 10 is in a bonus gaming state when the bonus stop eye is derived in the variable game.

  In this embodiment, in the bonus game state, the winning probability of the payout combination is improved as compared to a game state that is not the bonus game state. Note that the winning probability of the payout combination means the probability that the payout of the payout combination is allowed. Thereby, in the bonus game state, the frequency of acquiring medals is improved as compared to the game state that is not the bonus game state. Therefore, the bonus game state is a game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to a game state that is not a bonus game state. In the present embodiment, the bonus game state corresponds to a special game. And it turns out that the slot machine 10 is comprised so that the bonus game state equivalent to a special game can be produced.

  In the slot machine 10, the bonus game state is shifted to the normal game state when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus game state. In this way, the bonus gaming state is terminated when the bonus termination condition is established in the bonus gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out in the bonus game state exceeds a prescribed number. The number of medals paid out in the bonus game state includes not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but includes the number of medals added as credits, and is given to the player in the bonus game state. This corresponds to the number of medals awarded.

  Next, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, an effect mode corresponding to an effect state that can be executed as one of the game effects will be described. There are multiple types of performance modes. Then, any one of the plurality of types of effect modes is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect mode in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes an effect mode. The effect modes include a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode. Thus, there are a plurality of types of effect modes.

  In each effect mode, mode identification information capable of identifying the effect mode during stay is notified. In the slot machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 15 for each type of effect mode, the decoration lamp 13 is caused to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, or for each type of effect mode. The mode identification information is notified by causing the speaker 14 to output a different musical piece by voice. Therefore, the player can recognize the effect mode during the stay from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decorative lamp 13, and the music output from the speaker 14. Thus, the production mode corresponding to the production state is configured to be executable by the production display device 15 that functions as a production device.

  The effect mode is an effect mode in which the user stays in the normal game state and the carryover game state. When staying in the effect mode, the user stays in any effect mode among the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode. In the slot machine 10, when the switching condition is satisfied during the stay in the effect mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to a different effect mode from the effect mode during the stay. It should be noted that shifting to the effect mode different from the effect mode during the stay corresponds to shifting to the effect mode different from the effect mode during the stay. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the switching condition is satisfied during the stay in the first effect mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to an effect mode (second effect mode or third effect mode) other than the first effect mode.

  It should be noted that the switching condition can be configured to be satisfied by executing a predetermined number of variable games in the same type of effect mode. In addition, the switching condition can be configured to be established by performing a lottery when the variable game is executed and winning (or not winning) in the lottery. In addition, by combining the above two methods, the switching condition is such that a lottery is performed on the condition that a predetermined number of fluctuating games have been executed in the same type of effect mode, and winning (or non-winning) is performed in the lottery. By doing so, it can be configured to be established.

  Moreover, when changing to the production mode of the kind different from the production mode during stay, the production mode after transfer may be decided uniquely, and you may comprise so that it may determine by lottery. For example, the first production mode is followed by the second production mode, the second production mode is followed by the third production mode, and the third production mode is followed by the first production mode. By determining in this way, the production mode to be transferred next may be determined. In addition, for example, during the stay in the first effect mode, the type of effect mode to be shifted from the second effect mode and the third effect mode may be determined by lottery. This lottery may also serve as a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the production mode during the stay to another production mode.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, a bonus effect is executed when in the bonus game state. In the bonus effect, bonus identification information that can identify the bonus gaming state is notified. For example, in the bonus effect, the effect display device 15 displays a background image or a character image that can specify that the player is in the bonus game state, causes the decoration lamp 13 to emit light with a light pattern for bonus effect, Is output to the speaker 14 as sound, and the bonus identification information is notified. Therefore, the player can recognize that the player is in the bonus game state from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decorative lamp 13, and the music output from the speaker 14.

  In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is won in the effect mode, the effect mode ends and the bonus effect is executed. In the slot machine 10, the production mode is executed (controlled) when the bonus end condition is satisfied. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the bonus end condition is satisfied (after the bonus gaming state is ended), one of the first effect mode or the second effect mode is executed. The effect mode executed after the bonus end condition is satisfied (after the bonus game state is ended) may be any effect mode from the first effect mode to the third effect mode.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the confirmation condition is established in the effect mode, the effect mode ends and the bonus confirmed effect is executed. The bonus confirmation effect is an effect for notifying that the bonus stop eye is allowed to be derived (allowed state), and corresponds to the notification effect. The state where it is allowed to derive the bonus stop eye means a state where the winning of the bonus combination is carried over as described above. In other words, the bonus finalization effect is an effect for notifying that the gaming state is the carryover game state, or an effect for notifying that the winning of the bonus role has been carried over (the effect of notifying that the bonus role has already been won). )

  In the bonus confirmation effect, bonus confirmation identification information that can identify that it is allowed to derive a bonus stop eye is notified. For example, in the bonus finalizing effect, a character image that can specify that it is allowed to derive the bonus stop eye is displayed on the effect display device 15, or the decoration lamp 13 is illuminated with a light emission pattern for the bonus finalizing effect. The bonus confirmation identification information is notified by causing the speaker 14 to output the music for bonus confirmation effect. Therefore, the player is allowed to derive the bonus stop eye from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decoration lamp 13, and the music output from the speaker 14. Can be recognized. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the bonus confirmation effect is executed, a character image of “bonus confirmation” is displayed on the effect display device 15. At this time, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the decoration lamp 13 is turned off, and the music is not output from the speaker 14. Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it can be recognized that it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye from the character image displayed on the effect display device 15. Thus, the bonus confirmation effect corresponding to the notification effect is configured to be executable by the effect display device 15 functioning as an effect device.

  In the slot machine 10, the determination condition can be satisfied when the carryover gaming state is satisfied, that is, when the bonus stop eye is allowed to be derived in the variable game.

  The confirmation condition is established by deriving a result capable of specifying the winning of the bonus combination in the effect performed on the effect display device 15. For example, it is assumed that the effect display device 15 is configured such that an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character confront each other is performed over one or more variable games. It is assumed that the winning combination of the bonus combination can be specified by winning the confrontation, while the winning combination of the bonus character cannot be specified by defeating the confrontation. In this case, in the carryover game state, after the effect that the ally character and the enemy character confront each other is performed on the effect display device 15, the result that the ally character wins in the effect is derived, thereby confirming. The conditions can also be configured to hold.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even in the carryover gaming state, when the finalizing condition is established and the bonus finalizing effect is executed, and when the finalizing condition is not satisfied and the bonus finalizing effect is not executed, the effect mode There is a case where is running.

  Further, when the finalized condition is established and the bonus finalized effect is executed, the effect mode ends when the bonus finalized effect is executed. Then, when a bonus stop point is derived in the variable game (a bonus combination is won), a bonus gaming state is generated and a bonus effect is executed.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the last variation game in the bonus game state is ended (indicated as “final game end” in the drawing), a bonus end effect is executed. The “last variation game in the bonus game state” refers to a variation game in which a bonus end condition is satisfied. The “last variation game in the bonus gaming state” in the present embodiment refers to a variation game in which a payout combination wins and the number of medals awarded in the bonus gaming state exceeds a prescribed number. In the present embodiment, the bonus end effect is an effect indicating the end of the bonus gaming state, and corresponds to the end effect.

  In the bonus end effect, bonus end identification information that can identify the end of the bonus gaming state is notified. For example, in the bonus end effect, a character image that can specify that the bonus game state has ended is displayed on the effect display device 15, the decoration lamp 13 is lit with a light emission pattern for the bonus end effect, or the bonus end effect is displayed. The bonus end identification information is notified by causing the speaker 14 to output the music by voice. Therefore, the player can recognize that the bonus game state has ended from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decorative lamp 13, and the music output from the speaker 14. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the bonus end effect is executed, the character image “bonus end” is displayed on the effect display device 15. At this time, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the decoration lamp 13 is turned off, and the music is not output from the speaker 14. Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it can be recognized from the character image displayed on the effect display device 15 that the bonus game state has ended. Thus, the bonus end effect corresponding to the end effect is configured to be executable by the effect display device 15 functioning as an effect device.

  In this embodiment, when the bonus end effect is executed, the bonus end effect is executed until the end condition of the bonus end effect is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus end effect is satisfied when a bet is set by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 17 or by operating the bet button 18. Incidentally, it is also possible to configure so that the end condition of the bonus end effect is satisfied by operating the settlement button 19.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, there is a case where a bonus combination is won without executing a bonus finalized effect from the effect mode, a bonus gaming state is generated, and a bonus effect is executed. In addition, in the slot machine 10, after a bonus confirmed effect is executed from the effect mode, a bonus combination is won and a bonus gaming state is generated, and a bonus effect may be executed.

  Then, after the bonus effect is executed, the bonus end effect is executed when the last variation game in the bonus gaming state ends. Thereafter, when the bet number is set, the effect mode is executed. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the first effect mode or the second effect mode is executed. As described above, after the bonus game state corresponding to the special game is ended, the bonus end effect corresponding to the end effect is executed, and after the bonus end effect is executed, the effect mode corresponding to the effect state is executed (control). Is done.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit inside the machine. The main board 40 performs a process related to the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The main board 40 in the present embodiment corresponds to a first control unit (first control means, main control means). The slot machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub control unit inside the machine. The sub board 41 performs processing based on a control signal input from the main board 40. The sub board 41 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 13, and the sound effect by the speaker 14. The sub board 41 in the present embodiment corresponds to a second control unit (second control means, sub control means) capable of executing processing based on the processing result of the main board 40. The slot machine 10 includes a power supply board 42 as a power supply unit that supplies a power source (for example, AC 24V) of a game arcade to various components constituting the slot machine 10 inside the machine.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a mainly executes processing related to the progress of the game based on the main control program.

  The main board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c by controlling the output mode of the control signal (pulse signal) to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c.

  The main board 40 is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated. The main board 40 is connected to the information panel 30. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30.

  The main board 40 is connected to the set value switch 50. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the set value switch 50 is operated. The set value switch 50 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, “the set value switch 50 is operated” means that the set value switch 50 is operated using a predetermined key.

  In the present embodiment, the set value of the slot machine 10 can be set by operating the set value switch 50 at the start of power supply to the slot machine 10. In this embodiment, the set value is composed of a plurality of stages, and any set value can be set. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning lottery is performed with the winning probability based on the set value. In this embodiment, the degree of advantage varies depending on the set value. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that a bonus combination winning is permitted (the probability that derivation of a bonus stop eye is permitted) differs depending on the set value.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process performed by the main control CPU 40a, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 40c can store various information rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credit described above. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

  The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate a random number used for a predetermined lottery process. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by including a random number generation circuit that updates a value each time a clock signal is input. In addition to or instead of this, the random number may be generated as a software random number by executing, for example, a random number update process in which the main control CPU 40a updates a value every predetermined control cycle.

  Next, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the role lottery table used for internal lottery for determining a winning number from a plurality of winning numbers and the winning number will be described.

  The internal lottery for determining the winning number is generally referred to as “role drawing”. In the following description, the internal lottery for determining the winning number is indicated as “role lottery”. The winning number determined in the role lottery is also called a condition device combination. Therefore, it can be said that the role lottery is “conditional device combination lottery”. In addition, in the following description, “predetermined winning number is determined in the lottery drawing” indicates that “predetermined winning number is winning in the role lottery” or “winning determined in the role lottery” The “number” may be indicated as “winning winning number”.

  The winning number is control information in which one or a plurality of symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in the variable game. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier in which one or a plurality of winning combinations are determined as winning combinations that can be won in the variable game.

  The winning numbers include, for example, a winning number that allows winning of the cherry role, a winning number that allows winning of the watermelon role, a winning number that allows winning of the bell role, and a winning number that allows bonus winning Numbers and winning numbers that allow re-game winnings are included.

  Note that the winning number that allows the bonus combination to be awarded may not be the winning number that allows only the bonus combination among a plurality of combinations. For example, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry combination and the bonus combination is acceptable. It may be a number or a winning number that allows a re-playing combination and a bonus combination. In the slot machine 10, when winning of a bonus combination is permitted, if a winning of another paying out combination or replaying combination is allowed, the winning of the other paying out combination or replaying combination is given priority, Will be carried over to the next variable game.

  In the slot machine 10, the role lottery tables include a first role lottery table to a third role lottery table. The first combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. The second combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the carryover gaming state. The third combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the bonus game state. The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first combination lottery table to a third combination lottery table for each set value.

  In the role lottery table, a random number used for the role lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a random number for role lottery) for the winning number that can be determined is a numerical value within a range that can be taken as the value of the random number for role lottery. A predetermined number of items are distributed among the items.

  In the third role lottery table, the random number for the role lottery is increased so that the probability of adding the winning rate for the winning of the Bell role is increased compared to the first role lottery table and the second role lottery table. The value is distributed. Thereby, in the bonus game state, the determination probability of the bell combination is higher than in game states other than the bonus game state.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, if no winning number is won in the winning lottery, that is, if winning of the winning combination is not permitted, the lottery result of the winning lottery becomes “out of place”. When the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place, the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is not derived based on the lottery result of the combination lottery. However, when it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, and the lottery result of the role lottery is out of order, the bonus stop eye can be derived.

  In the slot machine 10, when the bonus stop eye is allowed to be derived and the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place, the stop operation position where the bonus stop eye can be derived (hereinafter referred to as a bonus stop position). ), When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bonus stop eye is derived. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, if the lottery result of the winning lottery is out of place, a stop operation position different from the bonus stop position (hereinafter referred to as a non-bonus stop position) When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in this manner, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a missed stop eye for which no prize is determined is derived.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect based on the sub control program. The sub-board 41 is provided with a real-time clock 41d (indicated as RTC in the drawing) as a time measuring means. The real time clock 41d keeps time.

  The sub board 41 is connected to the effect display device 15. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 15. The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 13. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode (light emission mode) of the decorative lamp 13. The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 14. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 14.

  The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 15, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 13, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 14 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c can store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Similar to the main board 40, the sub board 41 is configured to be able to generate a random number used for a predetermined lottery process as a hardware random number or a software random number.

Next, the power supply board 42 will be described in detail.
The power supply board 42 includes a power supply circuit 42 a that converts the power of the game arcade into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC 30 V) supplied to the slot machine 10. A main board 40 and a sub board 41 are connected to the power supply circuit 42a. The power supply circuit 42a further converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into predetermined power supply voltages V2 and V3 to be supplied corresponding to the substrates 40 and 41, and converts the converted power supply voltage V2 to the main board. 40. Supply the converted power supply voltage V3 to the sub-board 41.

  The power supply board 42 includes a power-off monitoring circuit 42b. The power-off monitoring circuit 42b is connected to the power circuit 42a. The power-off monitoring circuit 42b determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V0 (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V0 is a minimum voltage necessary for operating the slot machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, for example, when the power is shut off (power is turned off) or when a power failure occurs. In this case, since no power is supplied to the slot machine 10, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0. On the contrary, when the power is turned on (power is turned on) or when the power is restored, the power is supplied to the slot machine 10, so the voltage rises to the power supply voltage V1. In the following description, turning on the power of the slot machine 10 is indicated as “power supply is started”, and shutting down the power of the slot machine 10 is indicated as “power supply is cut off”.

  The power supply board 42 includes a reset signal circuit 42c. The reset signal circuit 42c is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 42b. When the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, the power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 42b outputs a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V0 to the main board 40, the sub board 41, and the reset signal circuit 42c. To do. The reset signal circuit 42c outputs a reset signal to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 when the supply of power is started or when a power cut signal is input, and the operations of the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are performed. To regulate.

  The power supply board 42 includes a backup power supply 42d. For example, an electric double layer capacitor is used as the backup power source 42d. The main control RAM 40c of the main board 40 and the sub control RAM 41c of the sub board 41 hold stored information (stored contents) by supplying power from the power supply circuit 42a when power is supplied to the slot machine 10, and the slot When the machine 10 is not supplied with power, the stored information is held by supplying power from the backup power supply 42d. As described above, the storage information of the sub-control RAM 41c functioning as the storage means can be stored and held even after the power supply is cut off.

  The real-time clock 41d measures time by supplying power from the power supply circuit 42a when power is supplied to the slot machine 10, and supplies power from the backup power supply 42d when power is not supplied to the slot machine 10. Timed by. As described above, the real-time clock 41d as the time measuring means can continue to time even after the power supply to the slot machine 10 is cut off.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 based on the main control program will be described.
When the operation signal indicating that the main control CPU 40a is operated from various buttons or the like is input, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the operation signal. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the information panel 30 each time by inputting various operation signals and various controls. Further, when paying out medals, the main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so as to discharge medals when the credit upper limit is exceeded. The main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so as to discharge medals for credits at the time of credit settlement.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 or when an operation signal from the bet button 18 is input. When the bet amount is set, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a bet number setting command) that can specify that the bet number has been set to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits according to the operation of the bet button 18. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when increasing the number of credits by inserting medals. Then, by setting the number of bets that can start a variable game, a variable game start enabling condition that allows a variable game to start is satisfied.

  Subsequently, when the operation signal from the start lever 20 is input in the state in which the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery drawing. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery in response to the start operation. The main control CPU 40a obtains a value for the lottery for lottery drawing, and performs a lottery with reference to the set lottery table according to the set value and the gaming state based on the value for the random number for lottery.

  When the winning number is won in the lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores winning information that can identify the winning number that is won in the main control RAM 40c. In addition, when the winning number is won in the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) that can specify the winning number to the sub-control CPU 41a.

  The main control CPU 40a sets a bonus flag in the main control RAM 40c when a winning number allowing a bonus combination is won when no bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when the bonus flag is already set in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a does not newly set a bonus flag in the main control RAM 40c even if the winning number allowing the bonus combination is won. . In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, it is allowed to derive a bonus stop eye corresponding to the special game result in the variable game. Equivalent to.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a erases the winning information stored in the main control RAM 40c when the variable game ends. Incidentally, when the bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a does not erase the bonus flag set in the main control RAM 40c when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 40a erases the bonus flag set in the main control RAM 40c in response to the transition to the bonus game state. As described above, the permissible state in which the bonus stop corresponding to the special game result is allowed to be derived in the variation game ends when the bonus stop is derived.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the bonus combination corresponds to a special combination. In the present embodiment, winning a winning combination that allows a bonus winning combination in the winning lottery corresponds to winning a bonus winning in the winning lottery. In addition, after winning a bonus combination that becomes a special combination in the combination lottery, it is permitted to derive a bonus stop corresponding to the special game result in the variable game until the bonus stop is derived. It becomes.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game when the operation signal from the start lever 20 is input. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs a variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery to the sub control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 40a controls the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating in a situation where the shortest game time has passed since the end of the variable game immediately after the operation signal from the start lever 20 is input. To do. Incidentally, the variable game start command may be configured to be output in accordance with the start of rotation of the reels 16a to 16c.

  Subsequently, when the operation signal from the stop button is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operation signal. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel 16a to 16c. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation status of each reel during rotation of each reel, while each reel is not rotating (when stopped). The main control CPU 40a is made to identify the stop state.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops the combination of symbols by stopping the rotation of each reel within a predetermined range (for example, for a maximum of four symbols) from the timing when each stop button is operated based on the lottery result of the combination lottery ( Deriving game results). When the main control CPU 40a stops each rotating reel, the control data for stop control stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the role lottery and the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop button Based on the above, the rotation of the reel is stopped, and the symbol combination is stopped. The main control CPU 40a may perform stop control using different stop control control data depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop button even if the lottery result of the role lottery is the same.

  Further, when the bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c and the lottery result of the combination lottery is off, the main control CPU 40a is on the active line NL when the stop button is operated at the bonus stop position. The rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so that the bonus stop eye is derived. On the other hand, when the bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c and the lottery result of the combination lottery is off, the main control CPU 40a moves on the active line NL when the stop button is operated at the non-bonus stop position. Then, the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so that the slip stop eye is derived. When the bonus flag is not set in the main control RAM 40c and the lottery result of the winning lottery is off, the main control CPU 40a places a stop stop on the active line NL regardless of the operation timing of the stop button. The rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so as to be led out.

  Subsequently, when the rotations of all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning determination. In the winning determination, when the symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL is a symbol combination allowed to stop on the effective line NL, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the symbol combination. On the other hand, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a determines that the symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL determines the winning of the symbol combination (role) permitted to stop on the effective line NL. Control to give a prize as defined in.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a prize medal when determining a payout for a payout combination. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a re-game when determining a re-game winning prize. As a control for giving a replay, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, when determining the winning of the symbol combination (combination), the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning instruction command) instructing the symbol combination determined to be winning to the sub-control CPU 41a.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the transition of the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a changes the game state by updating the game state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal game state stored in the main control RAM 40c from the game information that can specify the bonus game state to the game information that can specify the bonus game state, thereby changing from the normal game state to the bonus game state. And migrate.

  The main control CPU 40a updates the carryover gaming state to the identifiable gaming state information when the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus flag is set in the normal gaming state, and changes from the normal gaming state to the carryover gaming state. Transition. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won in the variable game in which the bonus flag is set in the normal gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the bonus gaming state to identifiable gaming state information, and shifts from the normal gaming state to the bonus gaming state. Transition. Further, when the bonus combination is won in the carryover gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the bonus gaming state to identifiable gaming state information, and shifts from the carryover gaming state to the bonus gaming state. Further, when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal game state to identifiable game state information and shifts from the bonus game state to the normal game state.

  Further, when the game state information in the main control RAM 40c is updated, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state command) that can indicate the updated game state to the sub control CPU 41a.

  The control information (control command and control signal) output from the main control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a is set in an output buffer (not shown) in the main board 40, and is output in the output process performed at a predetermined control cycle. The input port (not shown) of the substrate 41 is set. Then, in the reading process performed by the sub control CPU 41a at a predetermined control cycle, the control information set in the input port of the sub board 41 is read, and the control information is input to the sub control CPU 41a. Therefore, in this specification, “the main control CPU 40a outputs control information to the sub control CPU 41a” means that the main control CPU 40a outputs various control information directly to the sub control CPU 41a. It doesn't mean that. Specifically, “the main control CPU 40a outputs the control information to the sub control CPU 41a” means that the main control CPU 40a sets the control information in the output buffer in the main board 40 and sets it in the output buffer. The process of outputting the set control information by the output process (setting to the input port) is performed. Similarly, “the sub-control CPU 41a inputs control information” means that the control information set in the input port in the sub-board 41 is read by read processing and the control information is input.

Next, a description will be given of processing related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various control information such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display contents and decorations of the effect display device 15 are executed so that various effects are executed based on the contents instructed by the control information. The light emission mode of the lamp 13 and the sound output mode of the speaker 14 are controlled.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a, when not receiving a winning instruction command, grasps that a symbol combination that does not determine a prize has stopped on the active line NL. Since the sub-control CPU 41a can also grasp the stop status of each reel 16a to 16c, the sub-control CPU 41a can also recognize that the symbol combination for which no prize is determined has been stopped on the active line NL.

Further, when the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a game state command, the secondary control CPU 41a stores the secondary game state information indicating the game state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a in the secondary control RAM 41c.
Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls any one of the effect modes from the first effect mode to the third effect mode when it is possible to specify that the normal game state is controlled from the sub game state information. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the carryover gaming state is controlled from the sub-game state information, and if the definite condition is not established, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the first effect mode to the third effect mode. One of the production modes is controlled. When the switching condition is satisfied during the control of the effect mode, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode different from the effect mode during the stay. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the process of controlling the effect mode corresponding to the effect state, thereby realizing the function as the effect state control means. Note that controlling the effect mode corresponds to executing the effect mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to execute the bonus finalizing effect when the finalizing condition is satisfied when it is possible to specify that the carryover gaming state is controlled from the secondary gaming state information. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to end the control of the effect mode and start the execution of the bonus confirmed effect when the determination condition is satisfied. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the process for controlling the execution of the bonus fixed effect corresponding to the notification effect, thereby realizing the function as the notification effect control means. In addition, it is understood that the control of the effect mode corresponding to the effect state is completed with the execution of the bonus final effect corresponding to the notification effect.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute a bonus effect when a gaming state command that can specify the bonus gaming state is input. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute a bonus effect when the bonus game state is started. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the process for controlling the execution of the bonus effect, thereby realizing the function as the special game effect control means.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the bonus end effect is executed when a game state command capable of specifying the normal game state is input. When a game state command that can specify the normal game state is input, the secondary control RAM 41c stores secondary game state information that can specify the bonus game state. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that a bonus end effect is executed when a game state command capable of specifying the normal game state is input, that is, when the bonus game state ends. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the process for controlling the execution of the bonus end effect corresponding to the end effect, thereby realizing the function as the end effect control means.

  When the bonus end effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode when the bet number setting command is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the bonus end effect control and starts the effect mode control. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a controls any one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, that is, when the power supply is cut off, the main control CPU 40a performs the main control power cut-off process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs main control power-off processing in response to the input of the power-off signal.

  In the main control power-off process, a process for storing and holding stored information in the main control RAM 40c is performed. The storage information to be processed in the main control power-off process includes at least game state information that can specify the game state.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, that is, when the power supply is cut off, the sub-control power-off process is performed by the sub-control CPU 41a. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs sub-control power-off processing when the power-off signal is input.

  In the sub-control power-off process, a process for storing and holding information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is performed. When the sub-control power-off process is performed by the sub-control CPU 41a, at least a part of the stored information (stored contents) in the sub-control RAM 41c is stored and held. As described above, even after the power supply is cut off, at least a part of the stored information (stored information stored in the storage means) in the sub-control RAM 41c is stored and held. The storage information stored and retained by performing the sub-control power-off process includes information that can specify the contents controlled by the sub-control CPU 41a when the power is turned off.

Hereinafter, information capable of specifying the contents controlled by the sub-control CPU 41a when the power is turned off will be described.
When the power-off signal is input during the control of the effect mode, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the effect mode at the time of power-off (effect state when power supply is cut off) in the sub-control power-off process. Processing for storing and holding information is performed. From the information that can specify the effect mode when the power is cut off, it is possible to specify which effect mode is controlled from the first effect mode to the third effect mode. In the present embodiment, the information that can specify the effect mode when the power is turned off corresponds to the effect state information that can specify the effect state when the power supply is cut off. Therefore, in the stored information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (storage means) when the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the effect mode, an effect that can specify the effect state when the power supply is interrupted It can be seen that the status information is included.

  When the power-off signal is input during the control of the bonus confirmation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process for storing and holding information that can specify the bonus confirmation effect in the sub-control power-off process. In this embodiment, the information that can specify the bonus confirmed effect corresponds to information that can specify that the bonus confirmed effect corresponding to the notification effect has been executed, and can specify that the notification effect has been executed. This corresponds to notification effect information. Therefore, in the stored information stored and held in the sub-control RAM 41c (storage means) when the power supply is cut off during execution of the bonus finalization effect, the notification effect that can specify that the notification effect has been executed. You can see that it contains information.

  When the power-off signal is input during the control of the bonus effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process for storing and holding information that can specify the bonus effect in the sub-control power-off process. In the present embodiment, the information that can specify the bonus effect corresponds to information (special game information) that can specify that the bonus effect has been executed, that is, the bonus game state. Accordingly, in the stored information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (storage means) when the power supply is cut off during execution of the bonus effect, the bonus effect has been executed (the bonus game state). It can be seen that special in-game information that can be specified) is included.

  When the power-off signal is input during the control of the bonus end effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process for storing and holding information that can identify the bonus end effect in the sub-control power-off process. In the present embodiment, the information that can specify the bonus end effect (hereinafter, referred to as bonus end effect execution information) corresponds to information that can specify that the bonus end effect corresponding to the end effect has been executed. This corresponds to end effect information that can specify that the effect has been executed. Therefore, in the stored information stored and held in the sub-control RAM 41c (storage means) when the power supply is cut off during execution of the bonus end effect, an end effect that can specify that the end effect has been executed. You can see that it contains information.

  Further, in the sub-control power-off process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the time counted by the real-time clock 41d, and performs a process for storing and holding power-off time information that can specify the time. In this embodiment, a plurality of pieces of power-off time information can be stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the power cut-off time information corresponds to power supply cut-off information that can specify the time when the power supply is cut off. For this reason, it can be seen that the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the storage means is configured to be able to store power-off time information serving as power-supply cut-off information.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, when power is supplied to the slot machine 10, that is, when power supply is started, main control power-on processing is performed by the main control CPU 40a.

  In the main control power-on process, a process for restoring the stored information in the main control RAM 40c stored therein, or a process for initializing the stored information in the main control RAM 40c by storing the initial information in the main control RAM 40c Is done.

  In the main control power-on process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the set value switch 50 is operated. When the set value switch 50 is not operated, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of restoring the stored information in the main control RAM 40c stored and held in the main control power-on process.

  On the other hand, when the set value switch 50 is operated, in the main control power-on process, the main control CPU 40a restores the stored information in the main control RAM 40c stored therein, or stores in the main control RAM 40c. Performs processing to initialize information. Incidentally, when the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is initialized, the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state.

  When the set value switch 50 is operated, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value according to the operation of the start lever 20 and sets the changed set value in the main control power-on process. Do. When the start lever 20 is operated while the set value switch 50 is being operated, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for initializing stored information in the main control RAM 40c in the main control power-on processing. On the other hand, if the set value switch 50 is not operated without operating the start lever 20 when the set value switch 50 is operated, the main control CPU 40a is stored and held in the main control power-on process. A process of restoring the stored information in the main control RAM 40c is performed. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 50 and operating the start lever 20, so the set value switch 50 and the start lever 20 correspond to the setting operation means. .

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting value switch 50 and the start lever 20 are operated, and the setting value is newly set by the main control CPU 40a, so that “setting change” is performed. It will be. When the setting change is performed, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a setting change command) that can specify that the setting change has been performed to the sub control CPU 41a. The setting change command corresponds to control information that can specify that the storage information in the main control RAM 40c has been initialized. As will be described later, the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c (storage information in the storage means) is initialized. It can also be said to be control information instructing to do so. As described above, operating the set value switch 50 and the start lever 20 as setting operation means in accordance with the start of power supply corresponds to a setting change operation. In the following description, “setting change has been performed” corresponds to “initialization of stored information”, and “setting change has not been performed” represents “memory”. This is equivalent to “information was not initialized”.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power to the slot machine 10 is turned on, that is, when the power supply is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the sub-control power-on process.

  In the sub-control power-on process, a process for restoring the stored information in the sub-control RAM 41c stored or held, or a process for initializing the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c by storing the initial information in the sub-control RAM 41c Is done.

  In the sub-control power-on process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a setting change command has been input. When the setting change command is not input, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process of restoring the stored information in the sub control RAM 41c stored and held. On the other hand, when the setting change command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs processing for initializing the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c. As described above, the slot machine 10 can perform the setting change operation for operating the setting value switch 50 and the start lever 20 as the setting operation means in accordance with the start of the power supply. The storage information of the control RAM 41c (storage information of the storage means) can be initialized.

  In the sub-control power-on process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the time measured by the real-time clock 41d, and performs a process for storing and holding power-on time information that can specify the time. In this embodiment, a plurality of pieces of power-on time information can be stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the power-on time information stored at the start of the previous power supply and the power-on time information stored at the start of the current power supply can be stored at least. In the present embodiment, the power-on time information corresponds to power supply start information that can specify the time when the power supply is started. For this reason, it can be seen that the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the storage means is configured to be able to store power-on time information serving as power supply start information.

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the power-on time information and the power-off time information are not erased and stored and retained even when the storage information of the sub-control RAM 41c is initialized. Yes. Therefore, when the storage information of the sub control RAM 41c is initialized, at least a part of the storage information is stored and held without being initialized.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a return process for returning to a state in which a game can be performed after performing the sub-control power-on process.
Hereinafter, the return process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub control CPU 41a performs a return process according to whether or not the setting has been changed (that is, whether or not the stored information has been initialized). Further, when the setting change is not performed, the sub control CPU 41a performs a return process according to whether or not the date has changed. In the drawing, “setting changed” is indicated as “setting changed”, and “setting not changed” is indicated as “no setting changing”. In the drawing, “date has changed” is indicated as “date changed”, and “date has not changed” is indicated as “date not changed”.

  When the setting change command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs a return process when the setting is changed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a return process when the setting change command is not input when the setting change command is not input.

  Further, when the setting is not changed, the sub control CPU 41a specifies whether or not the date has changed from the time measurement result of the real time clock 41d as the time measuring means. Then, if the sub-control CPU 41a can identify that the date has changed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs return processing when the date has changed. On the other hand, if the date has not changed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a return process when the date has not changed. The case where the date can be specified corresponds to the change of the date, and the case where the date cannot be specified corresponds to the fact that the date has not changed.

  Incidentally, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the real-time clock 41d from the time based on the time that can be specified from the power-on time information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start of the previous power supply. It is determined whether or not the date has changed by a certain time, and whether or not the date has changed is specified. Specifically, in the sub-control CPU 41a, the real-time clock 41d measures the time after 24:00 from the time that can be specified from the power-on time information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start of the previous power supply. If so, identify that the date has changed. Note that the power-off time information and the power-on time information as well as the time measured by the real-time clock 41d correspond to the time measurement results of the time measuring means.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the return process when the setting is changed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the first effect mode. When the setting is changed, the first effect mode is controlled regardless of the situation when the power supply is shut off (shown as “situation when power supply is shut off” in the drawing). That is, when the setting change is performed with the start of power supply, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect mode among the plurality of effect modes as the effect mode upon return. In the present embodiment, the first effect mode among the plurality of effect modes corresponds to the specific effect state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the stored information is initialized with the start of power supply, the sub control CPU 41a selects the first effect mode corresponding to the specific effect state among the plurality of effect states. Control as the production mode at the time of return.

  In addition, when the setting has not been changed and it can be specified that the date has changed, the return status differs depending on the situation when the power supply is shut off. Specifically, when the setting change has not been made and it is possible to specify that the date has changed, and when the effect state information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a 1 effect mode is controlled. In the return process, “when the effect state information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c” corresponds to a case where it is possible to specify that the effect mode has been executed when the power supply is cut off. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the storage information is not initialized with the start of power supply, is when the presentation state information is stored and held, and the date changes. When it can be specified, the first effect mode corresponding to the specific effect state is controlled as the effect mode upon return.

  When the setting change has not been made and it is possible to specify that the date has changed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the bonus fixed effect when the notification effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. . In the return process, “when the notification effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c” corresponds to the case where it is possible to specify that the bonus confirmation effect has been executed when the power supply is cut off.

  Further, when the setting change has not been made and it is possible to specify that the date has changed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the bonus effect when the special gaming information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. . In the return process, “when special gaming information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c” corresponds to a case where it is possible to specify that a bonus effect has been executed when the power supply is cut off.

  Further, if it is possible to specify that the date has changed even if the setting has not been changed, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the end effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the first effect Control the mode. In the return process, “when end effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c” corresponds to a case where it is possible to specify that the bonus end effect has been executed when the power supply is cut off. Thus, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the end effect information is stored and held and the date has changed when the storage information is not initialized with the start of power supply. When possible, the first effect mode corresponding to the specific effect state is controlled as the effect mode upon return.

  Further, when the setting has not been changed and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the return status differs depending on the situation when the power supply is cut off. Specifically, when the setting change has not been performed and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the effect when the effect state information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The production mode that can be specified from the state information is controlled. For example, when presentation state information capable of specifying the second presentation mode is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a controls the second presentation mode as the presentation mode at the time of return. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the storage information is not initialized with the start of power supply, is when the presentation state information is stored and held, and the date changes. When it cannot be specified, the effect mode that can be specified from the effect state information is controlled as the effect mode at the time of return.

  When the setting change has not been made and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the bonus finalizing effect when the notification effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Control. Thus, regardless of whether or not the date has changed, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a stores and holds the notification effect information when the stored information is not initialized with the start of power supply. The execution of the bonus confirmation effect as the notification effect is controlled. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the stored information is not initialized with the start of power supply, when the notification effect information is stored and held, the bonus stop eye is changed to the floating game. It is notified that it is in a state (permitted state) that is permitted to be derived.

  Further, if the setting change has not been made and it is not possible to specify that the date has changed, the sub control CPU 41a performs a bonus effect when the special gaming information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Control. As described above, regardless of whether or not the date has changed, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a has the special game in-progress information when the power supply is started without changing the setting with the start of the power supply. Is controlled, execution of bonus effects is controlled.

  Further, if it is not possible to specify that the date has changed even if the setting has not been changed, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the end effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the first effect The mode or the second effect mode is controlled. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an internal lottery to determine which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is to be controlled.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6D, a description will be given of a situation in which the power supply is interrupted when the third effect mode is being executed and then returns.
As shown in FIG. 6A, it is assumed that the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the third effect mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the setting is not changed with the start of the power supply and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the power supply is started again when the power supply is started. The third effect mode is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the setting is changed with the start of power supply, the first effect mode is executed when the power supply is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6D, even when the setting is not changed with the start of power supply, when it can be specified that the date has changed, when the power supply is started. The first effect mode is executed in the same manner as when the setting is changed.

Next, based on FIGS. 7A to 7D, a description will be given of a situation where the power supply is cut off when the bonus end effect is being executed and then returns.
As shown in FIG. 7A, it is assumed that the power supply is interrupted during execution of the bonus end effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the setting is not changed with the start of the power supply and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, One effect mode is executed. In the drawing, the first effect mode is executed, but the second effect mode may be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, when the setting is changed with the start of power supply, the first effect mode is executed when the power supply is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7D, even when the setting is not changed with the start of power supply, when it can be specified that the date has changed, the power supply is started. The first effect mode is executed in the same manner as when the setting is changed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8D, a description will be given of a situation where the power supply is shut off when the bonus finalization effect is being executed and then returns.
As shown in FIG. 8A, it is assumed that the power supply is interrupted during execution of the bonus finalization effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the setting is not changed with the start of the power supply and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the power supply is started again when the power supply is started. Bonus confirmation effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the setting is changed with the start of power supply, the first effect mode is executed when the power supply is started. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8D, when it is possible to specify that the setting has not been changed with the start of power supply and that the date has changed, the date is changed when the power supply is started. In the same way as when the change cannot be specified, the bonus confirmation effect is executed again.

  In the slot machine 10, even if it is allowed to derive the bonus stop eye, the effect mode may be executed or the bonus fixed effect may be executed.

  In the slot machine 10, even when it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, when the effect mode is controlled, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D, the power is supplied. The production mode is executed after the operation is started. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, even when it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, when the bonus finalization effect has already been executed, as shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. 8D. In addition, the bonus confirmation effect is executed after the power supply is started. In other words, even in a situation where it is common to be in a state where it is permissible to derive the bonus stop eye, when the power supply is started depending on whether or not the bonus confirmation effect has already been executed. The situation to return to is different.

  In this way, in the effect display device 15 as the effect device, even if the bonus stop eye is allowed to be derived in the variation game (allowed state), the bonus confirmed effect corresponding to the notification effect is executed. If the power supply is cut off during the operation, the bonus confirmation effect is executed when the power supply is started without the initialization of the stored information thereafter. On the other hand, in the effect display device 15 as the effect device, even if it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye in the variation game, the effect mode as the effect state is executed without executing the bonus fixed effect. When the power supply is cut off during the operation, the rendering mode is executed when the power supply is started without the initialization of the stored information thereafter.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a setting change (initialization of stored information) is performed with the start of power supply, the first effect mode corresponding to the specific effect state is controlled as the effect mode (effect state) at the time of return. Even when the setting change is not performed with the start of power supply, the production state information that can specify the production mode when the power supply is cut off is stored and retained. When it is possible to specify that has changed, the first effect mode is controlled as an effect mode (effect state) upon return.

  Generally, the business hours of amusement stores end before 24:00. For this reason, since the production mode at the time of return is controlled to the first production mode regardless of whether or not the setting is changed at the business start on the next day after the business hours end, It is difficult to infer whether or not the setting has been changed from the type of effect mode.

  In addition, if an error occurs during business hours and the type of production mode changes when the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily cut off, the player who has played a game on the gaming machine There is a risk that the stored information may have been initialized by shutting off the supply, resulting in distrust. Therefore, when the setting change is not performed with the start of the power supply, when the production state information is stored and held and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the same as when the power supply is cut off. The production mode is configured to be controlled as the production mode upon return. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrusted by shutting off the power supply to the gaming machine during business hours.

  As described above, whether or not the setting has been changed when the date is changed and business is started while suppressing the distrust of the player during the business hours (the initial of the stored information) It is difficult to guess whether or not

  (2) Some players end the game when the bonus game state corresponding to the special game ends. For example, there may be a player who finishes the game when the bonus game state is ended at the end of the business hours of the game hall.

  In this case, it is assumed that after the bonus game state is ended, the business is ended with the bonus end effect corresponding to the end effect being executed, and the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off. Thereafter, when the power supply is started, if the end effect is still executed, it can be specified that the setting change (initialization of stored information) has not been performed. For this reason, even if the power supply is cut off when the bonus end effect is being executed and the date changes, the same specific effect state as when the setting change was made when the power supply was started By configuring so that the first production mode is executed, it can be difficult to guess whether or not the setting has been changed.

  (3) Power supply is started regardless of whether the effect mode is executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off or the bonus end effect (end effect) is executed. When the date is changed without changing the setting (initialization of the stored information), the first effect mode as the specific effect state is executed. As a result, when the power supply is cut off in any of the case where the effect mode is executed and the case where the bonus end effect is executed, the setting is changed when the date is changed and the power supply is started. It can be difficult to guess whether or not the stored information in the RAM has been initialized.

  (4) It is assumed that the game hall is closed in a situation where a bonus confirmation effect (notification effect) for notifying that it is permitted to derive a bonus stop eye (allowable state). Then, when the next business is started, a game is played on the gaming machine whose business has ended with the bonus finalization effect being executed, and the bonus stop point can be derived at an early stage. It is possible to recognize that the initialization is not performed.

  Therefore, when the power supply is cut off when the bonus finalization effect is being executed, the bonus finalization effect is executed when the power supply is started. As a result, if you feel resistance to start a business when the bonus finalization effect is being executed, or if you feel resistance to easily identify that the setting has not been changed, start the business. It is possible to take (or deal with) a method such as changing the setting before. In this way, by maintaining the execution of the bonus finalization effect, it is possible to notify that it is necessary to determine whether or not the stored information in the RAM needs to be initialized with the start of power supply.

  (5) Even in a state where it is permissible to derive a bonus stop eye (permitted state), if a bonus fixed effect as a notification effect is executed, it is permitted to derive a bonus stop eye I can recognize that. However, even in a state where it is permissible to derive the bonus stop eye, it is difficult to recognize that it is permissible to derive the bonus stop eye unless the bonus confirmation effect is executed. It is.

  For this reason, even if it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, if the power supply is cut off while the bonus confirmation effect is being executed, the bonus confirmation is made when the power supply is started. Production is performed. As a result, if you feel resistance to start a business in the state where the bonus finalization effect has been executed, or feel that you can easily specify that settings have not been changed (initialization of stored information). In some cases, it is possible to take (or deal with) a method such as changing the setting before starting business. In this way, if the power supply is interrupted when the bonus finalization effect is being executed, it is necessary to change the setting by maintaining the execution of the bonus finalization effect when the power supply is started. It can be informed that it should be judged.

  On the other hand, even in a state where it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, if the power supply is interrupted when the bonus finalization effect is not executed, the first effect is obtained when the power supply is started. A mode (specific production state) is executed. Thereby, even when the first effect mode is being executed when the power supply is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that it is allowed to derive the bonus stop eye. It becomes possible and can improve interest. That is, it is possible to make it difficult to guess whether or not the setting has been changed (whether or not the storage information in the storage unit has been initialized) while improving the interest.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, even if the setting change (initialization of stored information) is not performed, if it is not possible to specify that the date has changed, the sub control CPU 41a sends the end effect information to the sub control RAM 41c. When stored, a bonus end effect may be executed. When the bonus end effect is being executed, if the bonus end effect ends when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off due to a power failure, etc. There is a possibility that the player may feel uneasy as if an error (for example, information stored in the RAM is erased unintentionally) occurs. However, after the power supply is cut off when the bonus end effect is being executed, the bonus end effect is executed when the power supply is started again. Giving to a person can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, when various errors such as an error in the hopper unit and an error in the medal selector occur, it may be considered to temporarily cut off the power supply to the gaming machine in order to confirm or cancel the error. If the power supply is cut off at the time of such an error, the setting is not changed (initialization of stored information) and the date is not changed based on the situation before the error occurred. You may comprise.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect mode in which the specific effect state is set is the first effect mode, but it may be the second effect mode or the third effect mode. Moreover, the effect mode set as the specific effect state may not be one type. For example, the first effect mode and the second effect mode may be set as the specific effect state. In this case, for example, it is configured to determine which one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is executed by internal lottery, and to determine the type of the specific effect state to be controlled. Also good. The types of effect modes are not limited to the first effect mode to the third effect mode, and may be one type, two types, or five types or ten types.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, for example, sets the time past 27:00 (3 am) from the time that can be specified from the power-on time information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start of the previous power supply. When the real time clock 41d keeps time, it may be configured to specify that the date has changed. That is, even if it is not 24:00, as described above, the real time clock 41d keeps the time after 27:00 (3 am), 25:00 (1 am), or 30:00 (6 am). In some cases, it may be configured to identify that the date has changed.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the power stored at the start of the current power supply based on the time that can be specified from the power-on time information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start of the previous power supply. It may be configured to determine whether or not the date has changed from the input time information to an identifiable time, and specify whether or not the date has changed. In the case of such a configuration or in the above embodiment, it is not necessary to configure to store the power-off time information.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the date has changed from the time to the time measured by the real-time clock 41d based on the time that can be specified from the power-off time information. It may be configured to specify whether or not has changed. When configured in this way, the power-on time information need not be stored. In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the date from the power-on time information stored at the start of the current power supply to the time that can be specified based on the time that can be specified from the power-off time information. It may be configured to determine whether or not the date has changed.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise the real-time clock 41d so that it may time not only the time but the date. In this case, together with the time measured by the real time clock 41d, the date also corresponds to the time measurement result of the time measuring means. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to refer to the date measured by the real-time clock 41d and specify whether or not the date has changed.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus confirmation effect (notification effect) is an effect different from the effect mode (effect state). However, for example, it may be regarded as a kind of effect mode (effect state) such as the bonus confirmation effect mode. it can. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a that realizes the function as the effect state control means executes (controls) the bonus confirmed effect mode when the determination condition is satisfied in the first effect mode to the third effect mode. When configured as described above, the bonus confirmed effect mode corresponds to a notification effect or an effect state (notification effect state) for notifying that it is in an allowable state. In addition, the production state information that can specify the bonus confirmed production mode corresponds to the notification production information. Also, in the case of the configuration as described above, the effect state control means notifies that the bonus stop corresponding to the special game result is permitted when it is permitted to be derived in the variable game. The execution of the notification effect state (or notification effect) to be performed is controlled. Regardless of whether the date has changed, the production state control means stores the production state information when the setting change (initialization of the stored information) is not performed with the start of power supply, and When the bonus confirmed effect mode can be specified from the effect state information, the notification effect state (or execution of the notification effect) is controlled. Thus, it is possible to notify that it is necessary to determine whether or not the stored information in the RAM needs to be initialized with the start of power supply.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus effect is an effect different from the effect mode (effect state). However, for example, it can be regarded as a kind of effect mode (effect state) such as the bonus effect mode. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a realizing the function as the effect state control means executes (controls) the bonus effect mode when the bonus stop eye is derived in the variable game.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus end effect (end effect) is an effect different from the effect mode (effect state). However, for example, it may be regarded as a kind of effect mode (effect state) such as the bonus end effect mode. it can. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a that implements the function as the effect state control means executes (controls) the bonus end effect mode when the bonus game state ends. When configured as described above, the bonus end effect mode corresponds to an end effect or an effect state (end effect state) indicating the end of the bonus game state as a special game. Further, the effect state information that can specify the bonus end effect mode corresponds to the end effect information.

  In the above embodiment, it is possible to control a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state) in which the probability that the re-gamer's winning is permitted is higher than the normal gaming state, that is, the replay time (RT). It may be applied to various slot machines. Further, in the advantageous gaming state, it may be configured to increase the probability that information related to the operation mode of the stop button (so-called navigation effect) is notified. And it is good also as a special game the state (what is called ART state) which is an advantageous game state and has a high probability that the information regarding the operation mode of a stop button is notified. In this case, generally, the preparation state and the preparation zone that are controlled before the ART state is controlled correspond to the notification effect. Then, the ending effect in the ART state corresponds to the end effect.

  -Although the said embodiment was applied to the slot machine also in the gaming machine, you may apply to a pachinko gaming machine. Generally, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a RAM clear switch. When the RAM clear switch is operated with the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine, the stored information in the RAM corresponding to the storage means is initialized. At this time, all the stored information in the RAM can be initialized, or a part of the stored information in the RAM can be initialized. In the case of the configuration described above, since the RAM storage information is changed when the RAM storage information is initialized, the operation of the RAM clear switch corresponds to the “setting change operation”. The initialization is equivalent to “setting change”. When applied to a pachinko gaming machine, a round game during the big hit game corresponds to a special game, and an ending effect during the big hit game corresponds to an end effect.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is configured to output, to the sub-control CPU 41a, a winning command that can specify that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost when the lottery result of the role lottery is lost. May be. In this case, the winning command corresponds to information that can specify the lottery result of the role lottery including the disparity.

  -In the above embodiment, even if the value of the random number for winning a lottery is not assigned to a winning number that allows winning a combination of symbols for which a prize is determined, it is not limited to, for example, bonus confirmation effect in the carryover gaming state It is also possible to configure so that a chance stop eye (so-called chance eye) that can generate a profit such as an increase in the probability of execution of the event can be derived.

  -You may apply the said embodiment to the gaming machine which can give the penalty which produces a disadvantage to a player. It should be noted that the penalty may be applied to one variation game or a plurality of variation games.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the present invention may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium.
In the above embodiment, power is supplied from the backup power supply 42d included in the power supply board 42 to the main control RAM 40c, the sub control RAM 41c, and the real-time clock 41d. A backup power source may be provided for each. When the power supply is cut off, the main control RAM 40c may be configured to store and hold the stored information by supplying power from a backup power supply provided on the main board 40. Similarly, when the power supply is cut off, the sub control RAM 41c stores and holds the stored information by the power supply from the backup power source provided on the sub board 41, and the real time clock 41d is the backup provided on the sub board 41. You may comprise so that it may time-measure by the power supply from the mains power supply.

  In the above embodiment, the function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  In the above embodiment, a payout board for controlling the payout of medals as a game medium based on a control signal from the main board 40 may be provided, and the control related to the payout of medals in the above embodiment may be performed by the payout board. Good. In such a configuration, the main board 40 and the payout board may be used as the main control unit.

  In the above embodiment, the function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 15, an audio board that specially controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these board groups are collectively controlled. A general board may be further provided. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) It is possible to store and hold at least a part of the stored information of the storage means even after the power supply is cut off, and a setting change operation by the setting operation means with the start of power supply The special game result is configured so that the stored information of the storage means can be initialized by the operation, and until the special game result is derived after winning the special role in the role lottery. In a gaming machine configured to be able to generate a special game triggered by the fact that the special game result is derived in the variable game, it is allowed to be derived in the variable game. There are a plurality of types of effect states, and an effect state control means for controlling the effect state, and a report for controlling the execution of the notification effect for notifying the permissible state when it is in the allowable state And an effect control means, wherein the time measuring means is capable of continuously counting even after the power supply is cut off, and the storage means when the power supply is cut off during the execution of the notification effect. The stored storage information includes notification effect information that can specify that the notification effect has been executed when the power supply is cut off, and the effect state control means is configured to start power supply. When the stored information is initialized, the specific presentation state among a plurality of types of presentation states is controlled as a return production state, and the storage information is initialized with the start of power supply. If not, the notification effect information is not stored and held, and when it can be specified that the date has changed from the timing result of the timing means, the specific effect state is controlled as the effect state at the time of return, Notification production The control means controls the execution of the notification effect when the stored information is not initialized with the start of power supply, and when the notification effect information is stored and held. Machine.

  (B) When the special game result is won and the special game result is derived until the special game result is derived, and the permitted state is permitted to be derived in the variable game, and is in the permitted state. , Comprising a notification effect control means for controlling the execution of a notification effect to notify that it is in the permissible state, and the special game is triggered when the special game result is derived in the variable game, The stored information stored in the storage means when the power supply is cut off during the execution of the notification effect can specify that the notification effect has been executed when the power supply is cut off. When the production information is included and the stored information is not initialized with the start of power supply, when the notification production information is stored and held, it is informed that it is in the permissible state.

  (C) The storage means can store power supply start information capable of specifying a time at which power supply is started, and the effect state control means is configured such that when the power supply is started, the timing means Whether or not the date has changed is specified based on the time when the time has been measured and the time when the previous power supply that can be specified from the power supply start information is started.

  (D) The storage means can store power supply cutoff information that can specify a time at which the power supply is cut off, and the effect state control means is configured such that when the power supply is started, the timing means Whether or not the date has changed is specified based on the time that has been measured and the time that can be specified from the power supply cutoff information.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Decoration lamp, 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Production display device, 16a-16c ... Reel, 20 ... Start lever, 21a-21c ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM, 42 ... power supply board, 50 ... setting Value switch.

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It is possible to store and hold at least a part of the storage information stored in the storage means even after the power supply is cut off, and to perform a setting change operation by the setting operation means when the power supply is started. In the gaming machine configured to be able to initialize the storage information of the storage means by its operation,
Role lottery means for performing role lottery,
Timekeeping means,
There are multiple types of production states, production state control means for controlling the production state,
Notification effect control means for controlling execution of the notification effect;
Comprising an end presentation control means for controlling the execution of the exit directing, and
After winning the special role in the role lottery, it is allowed to derive the special game result until the special game result is derived,
When the special game result is derived, an advantageous special game is generated,
The notification effect is an effect for notifying that it is in the allowable state,
The end effect is an effect indicating the end of the special game,
The time measuring means can continuously time even after the power supply is cut off,
The stored information stored in the storage means when the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the notification effect can specify that the notification effect has been executed when the power supply is interrupted. Includes broadcast performance information,
When the power supply is interrupted during execution of the end effect, the stored information stored in the storage means can specify that the end effect has been executed when the power supply is interrupted. End production information is included,
If the initialization of the memory information with the start of the power supply has been performed, the specific effect state is controlled as directed state upon recovery,
Wherein in a case where the initialization of the memory information is not performed with the start of power supply, the end effect information is stored and held, and, if it can identify that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means The control for executing the end effect is not performed, and the specific effect state is controlled as the effect state at the time of return ,
When the stored information is not initialized with the start of power supply, and when the notification effect information is stored, it can be specified that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means The game machine is characterized in that control for executing the notification effect is performed at any time when it cannot be specified that the date has changed . When the stored information is not initialized with the start of power supply, the end effect information is stored and held, and it is not possible to specify that the date has changed from the timing result of the timing means The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein control for executing the end effect is performed without being controlled to the specific effect state . It has a production device,
The effect state and the notification effect are configured to be executable by the effect device,
Even in the allowable state, there are a case where the notification effect is being executed and a case where the effect state is being executed without the notification effect being executed,
In the production device,
If the power supply is interrupted when the notification effect is being executed even in the permissible state, the notification effect is displayed when the power supply is started without initialization of the stored information. While executed
If the power supply is interrupted when the presentation state is being executed without executing the notification effect even in the allowable state, the power supply is started without initialization of the stored information. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the effect state is executed when the game is played .

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