JP6374846B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

There exists a thing of patent document 1 as this kind of slot machine.

JP 2014-184162 A

The present invention provides a slot machine that includes a game control means and an effect control means, and can prevent the player's advantage from being affected even if an abnormality occurs in the effect control means. Objective.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine capable of deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
A first notification means controlled by said game control means,
And second notification means controlled by said presentation control means,
With
Both the first notification means and the second notification means are visible while a player plays a game,
The game control means includes
Pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Means for performing control for deriving a display result, and when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode, Control is performed to derive a display result that is more advantageous to the player than when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the first operation mode, and the determination result of the prior determination unit is the second specific determination result In this case, when the derivation operation means is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode, the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the second operation mode. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result more advantageous to the player than when,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the first specific determination result, the game operation mode information corresponding to the first operation mode is notified to the first notification unit, and the determination of the prior determination unit First notification control means capable of notifying the first notification means of game operation mode information corresponding to the second operation mode when the result is the second determination result;
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result , the game operation mode information corresponding to the first operation mode or the second by the first notification unit Regardless of whether or not the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode is notified, the effect control means does not specify the first control information that is the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result. First control information transmitting means for transmitting to
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the first specific determination result and the game operation mode information corresponding to the first operation mode is notified by the first notification unit, the first operation mode is specified. 2nd possible control information is transmitted with respect to the said production | generation control means, The determination result of the said prior determination means turns into the said 1st specific determination result, The game operation corresponding to the said 1st operation mode by the said 1st alerting | reporting means When the mode information is not notified, the second control information capable of specifying the first operation mode is not transmitted to the effect control unit, and the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the second specific determination result. When the game operation mode information corresponding to the second operation mode is notified by the first notification unit, second control information capable of specifying the second operation mode is transmitted to the effect control unit. The pre-determined hand If the determination result is the second specific determination result and the game operation mode information corresponding to the second operation mode is not notified by the first notification unit, the second control information can specify the second operation mode. Second control information transmitting means that does not transmit to the effect control means,
An abnormality notification control means capable of performing control to notify the first notification means of abnormality type information capable of identifying the type of abnormality when an abnormality has occurred;
Provided value information notification control capable of performing control to notify the first notification means of added value information that can identify the number of assigned game values when a prize accompanied by the addition of a game value occurs. Means,
Including
When the second control information is received, the presentation control unit performs a second notification for performing a control for notifying the second notification unit of the presentation operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode specified from the second control information. Including control means,
The notification mode of the game operation mode information notified by the first notification means does not include the same notification mode as the notification type of the abnormality type information,
The first notification control means, when an abnormality occurs in a state that is broadcast on the first informing means a gaming operation mode information, performs control to maintain the notification of the gaming operation mode information until the game is finished ,
The first notification control unit is different from the notification mode of the game operation mode information notified by the first notification unit when the game operation mode information is not notified by the first notification unit, and the first notification unit The first notification means is controlled so as to be in a specific mode different from the notification mode of the provided value information to be notified .
The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and generating a winning according to the display result,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (reel stop control) for performing control for deriving the display result;
Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which the operation mode (stop order) of the derivation operation means is notified;
Including
The effect control means includes a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (winning notification effect) when a winning occurs,
The operation mode notification means can identify the operation mode (stop order) of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) when controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed). Inform,
The specific effect executing means is
A specific operation mode (stop order) is reported in an identifiable manner by the operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect), and specified when a winning operation (for example, special replay) is generated by operating in a specific operation mode. Perform production (winning notification production)
The operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) informs the specific operation mode (stop order) in an identifiable manner, and is operated in an operation mode different from the specific operation mode, and a winning (for example, fall replay) occurs. It is characterized in that a specific effect (winning notification effect) is not executed.
According to this feature, when the operation mode is notified and a prize is generated by operating in an operation mode other than the notified operation mode, a specific effect is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from impressing that a prize is generated.

The slot machine of means 2 of the present invention is:
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and generating a winning according to the display result,
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when the player derives the display result;
Derivation control means (reel stop control) for performing control for deriving the display result;
An operation mode notification means (navigation effect) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
When the maintenance display result (middle replay) is derived in the first gaming state (RT0), the first gaming state (RT0) is maintained, and the transition display result (RT0) in the first gaming state (RT0) A gaming state control means (main control unit 41) for shifting to a second gaming state (RT2) different from the first gaming state (RT0) when a special replay is derived;
With
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific result (replay GR11), the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). Sometimes, control for deriving the maintenance display result (middle stage replay) is performed, and the deriving operation means is operated in a second operation mode (stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop) different from the first operation mode. Control is performed to derive the transition display result (special replay), and the derivation operation means has a third operation mode different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode (the right reel is set to the first stop). Control to derive a display result (falling replay) other than the transition display result when operated in the stop order)
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the second specific result (replay GR12), the derivation operation unit is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). Control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (middle stage replay), and the derivation operation means has a fourth operation mode different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode (the right reel is set to the first stop). Control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) when the operation is performed in the order of stopping), and a fifth operation mode in which the deriving operation means is different from the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode ( When the operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), control is performed to derive a display result (falling replay) other than the transition display result,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15), the derivation operation means has a sixth operation mode (middle reel is different from the first operation mode). Control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (middle stage replay) when operated in the order of stop for the first stop / stop order for the right reel as the first stop, and the derivation operation means performs the sixth operation mode. Control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) when operated in a seventh operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) In the eighth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), the derivation operation means is different from the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. When operated Performs control to derive the display result of the non-transition display the results (fall replay),
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16), the derivation operation means performs the sixth operation mode (stop order / middle reel as the first stop / Control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (middle stage replay) when operated in the stop order in which the right reel is in the first stop), and the derivation operation means has both the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. Control is performed to derive the transition display result (special replay) when operated in a different ninth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop) The derivation operation means is operated in a tenth operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) different from the sixth operation mode and the ninth operation mode. Before Performs control to derive the display result of the non-transition display the results (fall replay),
In the case where the operation mode notification means maintains the first gaming state (RT0) in the first gaming state (RT0), the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific result (replay GR11). ) Or the second specific result (replay GR12), the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) is identifiable, and the determination result of the prior determination means is When the third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15) or the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16) is reached, the sixth operation mode (stop order with the middle reel as the first stop / right The stop order in which the reels are first stopped) is reported in an identifiable manner.
According to this feature, in the case where the first gaming state is maintained in the first gaming state, the maintenance display result when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the first specific result or the second specific result. Even if the first operation mode to be derived is identifiable, the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the second operation mode or the fourth operation mode. The sixth operation mode in which the maintenance display result is derived when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes the third specific result or the fourth specific result cannot be specified. Even if the notification is possible, it is not possible to specify whether the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the seventh operation mode or the ninth operation mode, so the gaming state is maintained. When the operating mode to be notified is notified, the gaming state is shifted Operation mode to can be prevented from be identified.

The operation modes of the derivation operation means in the means 1 and 2 are an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, The operation mode etc. by these combinations correspond.
The control for deriving a display result other than the transition display result in the means 2 may be a control for deriving the maintenance display result, or a display result other than the transition display result and a display result other than the maintenance display result. Control to derive
Further, in the means 2, the first operation mode may be the same operation mode as any one of the seventh to 10th operation modes as long as the operation mode is different from the second to sixth operation modes.
Further, in the means 2, if the second operation mode is an operation mode different from the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode, the same operation mode as any of the third, fifth to tenth operation modes is used. There may be.
In the means 2, the third operation mode may be the same operation mode as any one of the fourth to 10th operation modes as long as the third operation mode is different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode. good.
In the means 2, the fourth operation mode is the same as any one of the third, fourth, and sixth to tenth operation modes as long as the operation mode is different from the first, second, and fifth operation modes. An operation mode may be used.
In the means 2, the fifth operation mode is the same as any of the second, third, and sixth to tenth operation modes as long as the fifth operation mode is different from the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode. An operation mode may be used.
Further, the sixth operation mode in the means 2 may be the same operation mode as any of the first, seventh to tenth operation modes.
Further, in the means 2, if the seventh operation mode is an operation mode different from the sixth operation mode and the ninth operation mode, the same operation as any of the first to fifth, eighth and tenth operation modes is performed. An aspect may be sufficient.
In the means 2, the eighth operation mode is the same as any one of the first to fifth, ninth, and tenth operation modes as long as the operation mode is different from the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. An operation mode may be used.
In the means 2, if the ninth operation mode is an operation mode different from the sixth, seventh, and tenth operation modes, the same operation mode as any of the first to fifth and eighth operation modes is used. There may be.
In the means 2, if the tenth operation mode is an operation mode different from the sixth operation mode and the ninth operation mode, the same operation as any one of the first to fifth, seventh, and eighth operation modes. An aspect may be sufficient.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine described in means 2,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
With
The game control means includes
The pre-decision means (internal lottery);
The derivation control means (reel stop control);
Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which an operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means is notified;
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (internal winning command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91);
Including
The effect control means is a control (navigation effect) in which an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for a player specified from the specific control information (internal winning command) is identifiable in the notification state (a state where navigation notification is executed). Including a notification control means for performing
The specific control information transmitting means includes
In the case where the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) is controlled, the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification target role) to be notified. The first specific control information (first internal winning command) that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91),
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target role) when the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, The second specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). It is said.
According to this feature, in the configuration including the game control means and the effect control means, the control is performed so that the advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means is identifiable. The game control means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified by the operation procedure notification means on the game control means side, and the game control means determines the determination result of the prior determination means when controlled to the notification state. When the notification target result is transmitted, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means, while the notification state is not controlled. When the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the notification target result, the second specific control that can specify that the notification target result has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure Since the information is transmitted to the effect control means, if the game control means is not in the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified outside the notification state even if the production control means side is cheated.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 3,
The prior determination means can determine a plurality of types of notification target results (push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, replay GR21-23, replay GR24-26) with different advantageous operation procedures,
The specific control information transmission means specifies the type of determination result (internal result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery), and when any type of notification target result (notification target role) is specified When it is determined whether or not it is controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed), and when it is determined that it is controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed), It is possible to specify the type of notification target result (the type of lottery target role constituting the notification target combination) determined by the pre-determining means (internal lottery) as first specific control information (first internal winning command) When control information is transmitted to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) and it is determined that the notification state (ART (AT)) is not controlled, the second specific control information (first 2 internal winning command) Control information that can specify that any type of notification target result (notification target role) has been determined by the determination unit (internal lottery) is transmitted to the effect control unit (sub control unit 91). It is said.
According to this feature, the game control means specifies the type of the notification target result as the first specific control information when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result when being controlled to the notification state. While the possible control information is transmitted to the effect control means, when the determination result of the pre-decision means becomes the notification target result when the notification control state is not controlled, any one of the second specific control information Since the control information that can specify that the notification target result of the type has been determined is transmitted to the effect control means, if the control state is not controlled on the game control means side, the predetermination means is determined from the specific control information. The advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result is not specified.

The slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 3,
The prior determination means can determine a plurality of types of notification target results (push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, replay GR21-23, replay GR24-26) with different advantageous operation procedures,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination unit (internal lottery) is a notification target result (notification target role), the specific control information transmission unit is configured to notify the notification state (a state where navigation notification is executed). ) Is determined, and if it is determined that the notification state (the state where the navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, the second specific control information (second internal winning information) is determined. Control information capable of specifying that any type of notification target result has been determined by the prior determination means (internal lottery) as a command) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91), If it is determined that the control is in the notification state (the state where the navigation notification is executed), the type of the notification target result is specified, and the first specific control information (first internal winning command) Article pre-determination means (internal lottery) It is characterized by transmitting more determined notification target result type specific possible control information (type-selectable combination constituting the notification target role) to the effect control unit (sub-controller 91).
According to this feature, in the game control means, when the determination result of the pre-decision means is the notification target result and is not controlled to the notification state, any kind of notification target result as the second specific control information Control information capable of specifying that the information has been determined is transmitted to the effect control means, and when it is controlled in the notification state, the type of the notification target result is specified, and the notification target is specified as the first specific control information. Since the control information that can specify the type of the result is transmitted to the effect control means, when the game control means does not control the notification state, the advantage according to the determination result of the prior determination means from the specific control information The operating procedure is not specified.

The slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 3,
The pre-determining means determines whether or not it is controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed), and determines that it is controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed). In this case, a plurality of types of notification target results (for example, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1) having different advantageous operation procedures when determining the notification target result (for example, push order bell). ~ 4) determine any notification target result by type and determine the notification target result (notification target role) when it is determined that the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) is not controlled. When determining the notification target result by type (for example, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4),
In the specific control information transmission means, the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is a notification target result (push order bell), and the notification target result by type (left bell 1 to 4, When the bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4) are determined, the type determined by the pre-determining means (internal lottery) as the first specific control information (first internal winning command) Control information capable of specifying the separate notification target results (left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4) is transmitted to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91), and the advance determination is performed. The determination result (lottery result) of the means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (push order bell), and the notification target results by type (left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4). If not determined, the second specific control information (second internal winning command) Then, control information capable of specifying the notification target result (push order bell) determined by the prior determination means (internal lottery) is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). .
According to this feature, when the game control means is controlled in the notification state, the game control means can select any one of a plurality of types of notification object results by type when the predetermination means determines the notification object result. When the type-by-type notification target result is determined and the control information capable of specifying the type-by-type notification target result is transmitted to the effect control means as the first specific control information, while being not controlled in the notification state, When the prior determination means determines the notification target result, it does not determine the type-specific notification target result, but transmits control information capable of specifying the notification target result to the effect control means as the second specific control information. When the control means does not control the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 2 to 5,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game is provided,
The game control means includes
A game program storage area (game program area) in which a game program (game program) related to the progress of the game is stored;
Game fixed data storage area (game data area) in which game fixed data (game data) referred to by the game program is readable and stored;
A game variation data storage area (game RAM area) in which game variation data (game program work data) referred to by the game program is stored so as to be readable and writable;
A non-game program storage area (non-game program area) in which a non-game program (non-game program) that is called by the game program and is not involved in the progress of the game is stored;
Non-game fixed data storage area (non-game data area) in which non-game fixed data (non-game data) referred to by the non-game program is readably stored;
Non-game variation data storage area (non-game RAM area) in which non-game variation data (non-game program work data) referenced by the non-game program is stored so as to be readable and writable;
Program execution means (CPU 41a) for executing the game program and the non-game program;
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, a game program storage area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a game fixed data storage area in which game fixed data referred to by the game program is readable and stored, and a game program are A game variation data storage area in which game variation data to be referenced is stored so as to be readable and writable, and a non-game program storage area that is called by a game program and stores a non-game program not related to the progress of the game A non-game fixed data storage area in which non-game fixed data referred to by the non-game program is readable and stored, and non-game variation data referenced by the non-game program is stored in a readable and writable manner. The game variation data storage area is allocated separately. , A game program, fixed data and the game variation data for a game, a non-game program, and a non-gaming fixed data and a non-gaming variation data can be readily identified according to a difference in the storage area.

The slot machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 7,
The program execution means (CPU 41a)
When the game program (game program) is executed, the non-game variation data storage area (non-game RAM area) may be referred to but not updated.
When the non-game program (non-game program) is executed, the game variation data storage area (game RAM area) may be referred to but not updated.
According to this feature, the program execution means may refer to the non-game fluctuation data storage area when executing the game program, but does not update it. When executing the non-game program, the game change means Since the data storage area is referenced but not updated, the data used by the non-game program can be easily used to execute the game program, and the game program can process the non-game program. There is no influence, and in executing the non-game program, the data used by the game program can be easily used, and the non-game program does not affect the processing of the game program.

The slot machine of means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 7 or 8,
The game variation data storage area (game RAM area) and the non-game variation data storage area (non-game RAM area) can hold stored data even when power supply is stopped.
The program execution means (CPU 41a)
Specification for determining whether or not the game variation data (work data of the game program) is normal using data in the game variation data storage area (game RAM area) when a power supply stop condition is satisfied A specific data calculation process for calculating data (parity adjustment data) and a data setting process for setting the specific data (parity adjustment data);
A determination process (determination of whether or not the RAM parity is 0) for determining whether or not the game variation data (work data of the game program) is normal using the specific data when power supply is started; A return process for returning to the control state before the power supply is stopped when it is determined that the game variation data (work data of the game program) is normal in the determination process.
According to this feature, a process for calculating data for determining whether the data is normal when the power supply stop condition is satisfied, and determining whether the data is normal when the power supply is started Since the processing to be performed is performed only for the game fluctuation data storage area, the process for calculating the data for determining whether the data is normal for the non-game fluctuation data storage area, is the data normal when power supply is started? Since it is possible to omit the process of determining whether or not, the program capacity related to these can be reduced.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure which shows the memory map of ROM and RAM which a main control part mounts. It is a figure which shows the detail of the memory map of ROM and RAM which a main control part mounts. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game program and a non-game program. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game area and a non-game area. (A) is a flowchart showing a flow of processing when a non-game program is called from processing based on a game program during execution of the main processing, and (b) is based on a game program during execution of the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of calling a non-game program from a process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of simultaneous winning of a general combination and a special combination. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of an internal winning command setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 1 of the control content of an internal winning command setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 2 of the control content of an internal winning command setting process. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery object part and winning range in the individual lottery in the modification 2 of the control content of the internal winning command setting process, (b) is a modified example of the control content of the internal winning command setting process It is a figure which shows the lottery object part and winning range in the collective lottery in 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a definite command setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation when a special combination and any one of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are elected simultaneously. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a navigation alerting | reporting and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a navigation alerting | reporting and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a navigation alerting | reporting and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a prize alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the modification 3 of the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the modification 4 of the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by a small role alert | report.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the end.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay a”, “replay b”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7” and “white 7” may be collectively referred to as “7”, and “cherry a” and “cherry b” may be simply referred to as “cherry”. In some cases, “replay a” and “replay b” are collectively referred to as “replay”.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). In the range, the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 is set as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 is set as the specified number of RBs). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the medals, and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned) Adjusting switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and stop switches that are operated when the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Pitch 8L, 8C, 8R, effect switch 56 to be used in effect are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, information for identifying the stop order of reels by navigation notification described later, a 1BETLED 14 for informing that the betting number is set to 1, and 2 betting numbers are set. 2BETLED 15 to notify that the bet is set, 3BETLED 16 to notify that the bet number is set to 3, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted is lit, and the game by operating the start switch 7 A start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation is valid by lighting, wait (the previous game (Waiting for starting reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the beginning) A waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in progress, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress The game display section 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective is provided inside the effect switch 56.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state to be described later and a stop state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value to be described later A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time during confirmation of the set value or during the confirmation of the set value, the game progresses until a reset operation is performed at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function controlled to a controlled state), automatic settlement processing (for example, at the end of the BB), a medal stored as a credit as a player Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function is controlled to be settled (returned regardless of the operation) or the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or the medal payout exit 9 side, which is provided inside a, and is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and An insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the tank 34a side, a medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. A detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) is provided.

  In the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively shown. A reel unit 2 comprising detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the stored medal has become full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, three bets are defined as a specified number of bets in RT0 to 4 described later, and two bets are determined as a specified number of bets in RB described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b”) determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is prepared, and the predetermined symbol is also obtained. When the combinations are aligned, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a combination of symbols (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) that serves as an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination. The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of the above is included. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input. Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left The middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and at the same time, controls the respective parts of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly, and becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 for generating a control clock CCLK, a random number clock generation circuit 43 for generating a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board 40, a switch detection circuit 44 that takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. Motor drive circuit 45 for transmitting the motor phase signal) to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30; and the various displays connected to the game control board 40 with the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 that transmits to the LED and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1, a voltage drop signal indicating that is output to the main control unit 41 And a reset circuit 49 that provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, a reset / interrupt controller 506, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509, and interrupt controller 510 A parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal. The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two. The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, etc. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, an 8-bit free-run counter is mounted. The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later. The timer circuit 509 is a 16-bit programmable timer, counts down the set timer value based on the input of the control clock CCLK, and outputs an interrupt request signal to the interrupt controller when reaching 0000H. In this embodiment, the timer circuit 509 can be used to perform periodic interrupt requests and time measurement.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls external interrupt requests from interrupt terminals and interrupt requests from built-in peripheral circuits (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509). . The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port. Also, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 4 incorporates an output-only port having an 11-bit width. The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the ROM 41b where no program or the like is stored, the main control section 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c where access is prohibited. In other words, when an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation is made, an illegal access reset is generated to disable the progress of the game. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc., it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

  The main control unit 41 is activated when an internal or external reset occurs. At this time, the value assigned to the ROM 41b and set in the vector table in which the start address of the interrupt process is set. Is a value indicating unused or a value indicating the area where the program etc. is actually stored, and if it is not any value, it will not start, It is possible to prevent in advance the processing that was not originally intended due to the occurrence or the like.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes main processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511. Also, the main control unit 41 can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the main process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). In addition, the main control unit 41 is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, a predetermined order is set. The interrupt to be executed with priority is set by. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, the interrupt will occur when the interrupt process ends. The prohibition is automatically released and a new interrupt is generated at that time. Note that other interrupts are set to be automatically disabled during the execution of interrupt processing, and interrupt processing is not automatically canceled when interrupt processing is completed. Other interrupts may be prohibited by the program at the start, and the interrupt prohibition may be canceled by the program at the end of the interrupt process.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken to repeat the process repeated in accordance with the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, presentation devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, presentation effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 are connected, and these presentation devices are controlled by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the presentation control board 90. It is driven based on this. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an effect effect LED 52, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling drive of the reel LED 55, a sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53, 54, A reset circuit 95 for providing a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; a switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; A clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information; A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the lot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. Has been.

  Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms). Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

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

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

  Note that when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened, and the configuration shifts to the setting change state. Well, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting change state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 supports the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. Even if the detection is not detected, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state. Thus, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, an operation for shifting to the setting change state is performed again. This is not necessary, and the setting change operation is not complicated. Further, after the transition to the setting change state, when the setting value is determined by operating the start switch 7 and then the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened. On the condition that the setting change state is terminated, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is not opened in an unauthorized manner. It is possible to prevent the setting from being changed.

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

  It should be noted that, after the game is over, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on with no bet number set, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b has been opened. In addition, a configuration for shifting to the setting confirmation state may be adopted. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed without the front door 1b being opened. In addition, in the configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 supports the opening of the front door 1b after the transition to the setting confirmation state. It is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state even if the detection to be performed is not performed. Thus, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, an operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state again is performed. This is not necessary and the setting confirmation operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting confirmation state, when the set key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the set value is confirmed, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened. On the condition that the setting confirmation state is terminated, it may be configured to return to a state in which the game can proceed, and even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is not opened in an unauthorized manner. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being confirmed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  The error state shifts to a normal error state that is canceled by a reset operation (operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the setting change state described above, and is canceled until a new setting value is set. Special error status with no error, the RAM abnormal error status is a special error status, and once it is controlled to the RAM abnormal error status, it shifts to the setting change status and is released until a new set value is set. It will not be done.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The usable area in the storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into a game RAM area, an unused area 4, and a non-game RAM area. Further, the game RAM area is divided into a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3 and a game stack area. The special work is a work that stores data that is not initialized even if the setting value is changed, and stores software random numbers, setting values, data indicating a gaming state, and the like. The important work is a work in which data which is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of a specific gaming state (RB, BB) is stored. The display data of the LED, the input / output data of the input port, the output port, the game time A time counter and the like are stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of a specific gaming state, and stores stop symbols, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like. The unused area 3 is a work that is not used by any program. The game stack area is an area in which data saved from a register of the main control unit 41 during execution of a game program to be described later is stored.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the data in the RAM 41c when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is ON. Each of the initial conditions is established when the five initialization conditions are satisfied, that is, when the setting change state is terminated, when a specific game state (RB, BB) is terminated, or when one game is terminated. Five types of initialization are performed in different areas to be initialized according to the initialization conditions.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on. In initialization 0, all the usable areas are initialized. . Initialization 1 is initialization that is performed when data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of startup with the setting key switch 37 being ON. In the initialization 1, an area other than the special work in the game RAM area is not All areas of the game RAM area are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization that is performed after the setting change state is completed by starting with the setting key switch 37 being ON. In initialization 2, special work and game stack areas (in use) in the game RAM area are used. Areas other than) are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed at the end of a specific gaming state. In initialization 3, the general work, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) of the game RAM area are initialized. The storage area for the data indicating the set value and the game state is allocated to the special work, and when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of startup with the setting key switch 37 being ON, that is, the data in the RAM 41c. When the game is normal and the setting is changed, data indicating the setting value and the gaming state is held. In addition, a storage area for a timer counter, which will be described later, is allocated to an important work and is retained without being initialized at the end of the game or at the end of a specific gaming state.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when performing the above-described initialization, designates a start address and an end address as the initialization target RAM address, so that one byte from the designated start address. After overwriting the data with 0, calculate the logical sum of the 1-byte data, and if the calculation result is 0, repeat the process of moving to the next address until the specified end address is reached. Initialize the RAM area in the specified address range.

  When the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment is activated due to the occurrence of a reset, the main control unit 41 performs setting at the time of activation. In the startup setting, a status flag included in the main control unit 41 is initialized. The status flag is data that holds the state of the operation result and execution result of the instruction, and particularly includes an interrupt master permission flag for setting interrupt prohibition / permission. Since the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag is a value indicating prohibition of interrupt, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where interrupt is prohibited. Then, after setting various functions with reference to the HW parameters described later, when a reset occurs according to the program stored in the program / data area, it starts in an interrupt-disabled state and then executes first Start the initial setting process.

  In the initial setting process, the main control unit 41 first sets interrupts to be prohibited, and then determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at startup, and the setting key switch 37 is ON in startup. When it is determined that the state is in the state, the process proceeds to the setting change process, and the RAM 41c is initialized at the start of the setting change process. At this time, if the data in the RAM 41c is normal, a part of the control state (setting value, gaming state, etc.) before the change is changed after the setting change by holding the special work and initializing other areas. On the other hand, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the abnormality in the data in the RAM 41c can be surely solved by initializing all the usable areas including the special work. It has become.

  After initialization of the RAM 41c, the interrupt is set to be permitted, the set value is updated by 1 in the range of 1 to 6 every time the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and after the start switch 7 is detected ON, The setting value when the setting key switch 37 is detected ON is stored in the RAM 41c, and the setting change process is terminated.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 starts with the interrupt master permission flag indicating that the interrupt is prohibited and is disabled, and in the initial setting process after the start, Since the initial setting process is executed after the interruption is set to be prohibited, it is possible to prevent an unintended interruption from occurring.

  Moreover, the main control part 41 performs the main process which processes in steps according to progress of a game for every game unit after completion | finish of a setting change process. In the main process, the RAM 41c is initialized for each game unit, and the RAM 41c is also initialized at the end of the setting change process. After the setting change process, the main process starts from the stage before the process of initializing the RAM 41c in the main process. The initialization of the RAM 41c after the setting change process is completed and the game unit It is possible to perform initialization of the RAM 41c for each process by common processing.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT4, RB) (in this embodiment, 3 for RT0-4 and 2 for RB) is determined. Thus, the game can be started on condition that a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. A winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “combinations” is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each combination described above before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT0-4, RB), each combination determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Whether or not winning is permitted is determined according to the number of determination values.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, if any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the maximum on the winning line when the stop operation is performed If it is possible to align and stop the winning roles in the 4-frame pull-in range, control will be performed to align them and stop them, and the winning roles will be selected on the winning line within the maximum 4-frame pull-in range. If it is not possible to withdraw, if a special role that has been elected within the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line, it will be controlled and stopped. Control to stop without aligning in the drawing range of 4 frames will be performed. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination. Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

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

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, and a configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that has started counting from the time is more than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that time, the reel for the game in the game is started to rotate. On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel starts rotating at that time. First, it waits until the game time that has started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches the specified time, and starts rotating the reel when it reaches the specified time.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control to output an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like. These external output signals are output to a hall device such as a hall computer via the information output terminal board of the game shop (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed.

  The main control unit 41 has a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals awarded to the player due to the occurrence of winning, and the gaming state is RB (regular bonus). RB signal indicating the effect, BB signal indicating that the gaming state is BB (big bonus), an ART signal indicating the start of ART described later, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, described later A setting change signal indicating the transition to the setting change mode, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit, a parallel / serial conversion circuit, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board. Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the ART signal are directly output as pulse signals to the information providing terminal board via the relay circuit. . On the other hand, the door opening signal, setting change signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals, which are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel-serial conversion circuit, and information is provided. Output to the terminal board.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends, to the sub-control unit 91, an inserted number command, a credit command, a gaming state command, an ART state command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, an ART lottery result command, and a reel acceleration information command. , Stop operation command, sliding frame command, stop command, confirm command, game end command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting A plurality of types of commands including a confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The ART state command is a command that can specify whether it is AT, whether it is ART, the number of remaining games until the specified number of games to be described later, the number of remaining games in the precursor period, and the number of remaining games of ART. When the game starts, it is transmitted after the game state command.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, and is transmitted after the ART state command. The internal winning command includes the first to sixth internal winning commands, and when the notification target role that is the target of navigation notification is won in the internal lottery, the special combination is not simultaneously won and the navigation notification is performed. If it is in a state (when navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), the first internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target role and the stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted, If the special role is not elected and navigation notification is not performed (when no navigation notification is performed during non-AT), the type of the winning notification target role can be specified, but it is advantageous for the player. If the second internal winning command that cannot be specified is transmitted and the special role is elected, the stop order is not related to whether navigation notification is performed or navigation notification is not performed. The special role elected and The type of knowledge subject combination is identifiable advantageous stop order for the player has third internal winning command of non specific sent.

  Also, if a watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is won in the internal lottery, if the special role is not won at the same time, whether the winning role is watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry If an identifiable fourth internal winning command is sent, and a watermelon, strong cherry, weak cherry is won in the internal lottery and a special role is simultaneously won, the fact that the special role has been won and the watermelon, strong Although it is possible to specify that one of cherry or weak cherry has been won, a fifth internal winning command is transmitted in which it is impossible to specify which of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry has been won.

  In addition, if a role other than the notification target role, watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is elected in the internal lottery, and if any role is not elected, which role is won or any role is won. A sixth internal winning command that can specify whether or not there is an error is transmitted.

  Since the game state command, the ART state command, and the internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by receiving these commands. Can be specified.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time, or if it is controlled to the freeze state, and when the game starts And transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted.

  The ART lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not an ART lottery or an additional lottery to be described later is won, the number of games of the winning ART or the number of games to be added, and when the game starts, It is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game in which the lottery or the extra lottery is performed.

  The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game. It is also transmitted when the reel starts to rotate with the end of the freeze state. Therefore, after the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command, the reel acceleration information command is received and the game progresses. Not only the fact that the rotation of the reel starts but also the end of the freeze state can be specified.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped until it stops. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and accompanying the stop operation of each reel Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  If the special command and one of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry are elected, the final command is a watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry. Is a command that can specify whether there is a special role when watermelon, strong cherry, weak cherry and special role are simultaneously selected, that is, the first stop operation is performed. Is transmitted after the stop command by the first stop operation is transmitted.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, a type of winning, and a payout number of medals at the time of winning. The player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player depresses the stop switch to release the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to the stand-by state. When one game is over and the bet amount is not set and the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has passed, It is transmitted after the payout of medals by the settlement (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed and a payout end command is transmitted.

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

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

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

  The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, a setting command that indicates the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the main process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter. The

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can provide a notification period in which navigation notification can be executed to notify the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Can be controlled at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. Thus, a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state where the control is not performed by the AT.

  FIG. 6 is an address map of the memory area used by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 6, the memory area used by the main controller 41 includes a memory area (0000H to 7FFFH) allocated to the ROM 41b and a memory area (F000H to FFFFH) allocated to the RAM 41c.

  The memory area of the ROM 41b includes a program / data area (0000H to 26FFH) in which programs and fixed data are stored, a ROM comment area (2700H to 277FH) in which arbitrary data such as a title and version of the program can be set, and a later description. Parameters for setting the hardware table of the vector table area (2780H to 27A7H) in which the upper address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction to be executed and the start address of the timer interrupt process (main) are set, and the internal function of the main control unit 41 HW parameter area (27A8H to 27FFH) in which is set, and an unused area (2800H to 7FFFH) where access is prohibited.

  The parameters set in the HW parameter area in the ROM 41b include the final address (HPRGEND) of the ROM area used in the program / data area, the start address (HRAMSTAT) and the final address (HRAMEND) of the RAM area for which access is prohibited.

  The memory area of the RAM 41c includes a usable area (F000H to F400H) usable as a work and an internal function register area (F4B0H to F4B0H to store a group of registers for controlling each function mounted on the main control unit 41. F6FFH) and unused areas (F401H to F4AFH, F700H to FFFFH) where access is prohibited.

  FIG. 7 is an address map of the program / data area in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41 and the usable area in the RAM 41c.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the program / data area in the ROM 41b includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a game data area in which game data used by the game program is stored, It includes a use area 1, a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game data area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is stored, and an unused area 2. .

  The progress of the game is to advance a series of processes constituting the game. In the case of a slot machine, the stage where the game can be started by setting the number of bets is started and the reel is rotated. A step of stopping the reel, a step of deriving a display result, and a step of assigning a value such as a medal according to the display result.

  A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are allocated separately, and are allocated backward in the storage area of the ROM 41b among the game program area and the non-program area. Since the unused area 1 of at least 16 bytes or more is allocated to the area before the non-program area, a storage area for the game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program not related to the progress of the game It can be easily specified according to the difference.

  The game program area and the game data area, the non-game program area and the non-game data area are allocated to continuous areas, respectively, while the game program area and the game data area related to the progress of the game are not related to the progress of the game. Since the game program and the non-game data area are allocated to areas that are not continuous across the unused area 1 of at least 16 bytes or more, the game program area and game data area related to the progress of the game, and the progress of the game Non-game programs and non-game data areas that are not involved can be easily specified according to the difference in storage areas.

  In the above description, before and after the storage area is a magnitude relationship between the address values assigned to the storage area. The smaller address is the front and the larger address is the rear. For this reason, the storage area allocated behind the one storage area corresponds to the storage area having an address value larger than that of the one storage area, and the storage area allocated ahead of the one storage area. This corresponds to a storage area having an address value smaller than that of one storage area.

  Also, a configuration may be adopted in which a game program is allocated behind the non-game program area, and an unused area is allocated before the game program allocated behind the non-game program area. A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  Further, the game program area and the non-game program area may be assigned to areas adjacent to each other with the unused area 1 in between, and even in such a structure, the game program area related to the progress of the game Therefore, it is possible to easily identify a non-game program that is not related to the progress of the game according to the difference in storage area.

  In addition, in the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b, since 0 values are stored in all areas, a game program area and game data area, a non-game program area and non-game data, The unused areas 1 and 2 can be easily distinguished from each other, and even when invalid data is stored in the unused areas 1 and 2, they can be easily found.

  It should be noted that 1 may be stored in all of the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b. Even in such a configuration, the game program area, the game data area, and the non-game The program area and non-game data can be easily distinguished from the unused areas 1 and 2 and can be easily detected even when invalid data is stored in the unused areas 1 and 2. .

  Further, as long as the game program area and the non-game program area are assigned to separate areas, the game program area and the non-game program area may be assigned to adjacent areas. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to easily identify a game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game according to the difference in the storage areas.

  The game program area and the non-game program area both start from an address (0H) having the same lower 4 digits when the address is expressed in binary, and the program / data area of the ROM 41b. Among them, the game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program area not related to the progress of the game can be easily distinguished from other areas.

  In addition, both the game program area and the non-game program area not only start from an address having the same low-order 4 digit value when the address is expressed in binary, but also the low-order 1 digit value when expressed in hexadecimal. Starts from the same 0 address (0H), so that not only when the address is expressed in binary, but also when it is expressed in hexadecimal, the game program area and the non-game program area are easily distinguished from other areas. can do.

  It should be noted that both the game program area and the non-game program area start from an address having the same value in the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) regardless of whether the address is expressed in binary or hexadecimal. With this configuration, the game program area and the non-game program area can be easily distinguished from other areas. For example, the value of the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) digits is the same 1 The same effect can be obtained with a configuration starting from the address.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the usable area of the RAM 41c includes a game RAM area used as a work by the game program, a non-game RAM area used as a work by the non-game program, and an unused area 4. The game RAM area includes a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3, and a game stack area in which the game program saves data, and the non-game RAM area includes a game An area where the program can be referred to, an area where the game program cannot be referred to, and a non-game stack area where the non-game program saves data are included. In the present embodiment, the game stack area and the non-game stack area are individually provided in different areas. However, the game stack area and the non-game program may be provided with a single stack area.

  The unused area 3 is an area in which neither a game program nor a non-game program is used, and is an area that is redundant with respect to a game RAM area having a predetermined capacity.

  The unused area 4 is an area of 16 bytes or more in which neither a game program nor a non-game program is used. Since the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are allocated to areas that are not continuous across the unused area 4, the game RAM area used by the game program related to the progress of the game and the non-related not related to the progress of the game The non-game RAM area used by the game program can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage areas.

  Hereinafter, the game program area, the game data area, and the game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a game area, and the non-game program area, the non-game data area, and the non-game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a non-game area. . Further, the unused area 1 and the unused area 2, the unused area 3 and the unused area 4 may be collectively referred to as an unused area.

  Based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, the main control unit 41 permits access in the usable area of the RAM 41c when an access is prohibited in the program / data area of the ROM 41b. When there is an access to an area that is not set to, when there is an access to an area other than the program / data area in the ROM 41b, and when there is an access to an area other than the usable area in the RAM 41c, In other words, when an access is made to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation, an illegal access reset is generated to disable the progress of the game. Therefore, an unused area of the ROM 41b or an area unrelated to the operation If an illegal program is stored in an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc. Even, it is possible to prevent illegal program from being executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, and before the non-game program area behind the game program area. An unused area 1 is assigned to the area, and a group including an area from the start address of the game program area to the final address of the non-game program in the program / data area based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. While the access to the area (the area from the game program area to the non-game data area) is collectively set to be permitted, the other areas, that is, the program / data area of the game program, game data, non-game program, Non-game data is not stored Because it is forbidden access to the area later than trick data, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data.

  In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area Are allocated to a group of areas including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the final address of the game program based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. Thus, while the permission is set, even if access to other areas is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control by an unauthorized program or unauthorized data.

  A game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, an unused area 1 is allocated to an area before the non-game program area behind the game program area, and a program / data Out of the areas, a group of areas including the game program area (area from the game program area to the game data area), a group of areas including the non-game program (area from the non-game program area to the non-game data area) A configuration may be adopted in which access is set to permit and access to other areas is prohibited. Even in such a configuration, a game program or a non-game program is not stored in the program / data area. Access is prohibited, so the intent of unauthorized programs and unauthorized data Can be prevented without control will take place. In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area Of the program / data area including the game program area (the area from the game program area to the game data area), and the area including the non-game program (from the non-game program area to the non-game area). (Access to the data area) may be set to permit, and access to other areas may be prohibited. Even in such a configuration, a game program or non-game in the program / data area Access to an area where no program is stored Because There is inhibited, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data.

  In the above description, the area where access is permitted is set in the program / data area. However, by setting the area where access is prohibited in the program / data area, the area where access is indirectly permitted is set. It is good also as a structure to be performed.

  Based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, the main control unit 41 executes the user program when the user program is executed in an area other than the designated area where the program travel is permitted, that is, in a normal operation. When the user program is executed in an unoccupied area, the IAT circuit 506a outputs an IAT generation signal to disable the progress of the game. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in the use area or the like, it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, and before the non-game program area behind the game program area. The unused area 1 is assigned to the area, and the IAT circuit 506a permits the program running for each of the game program area and the non-game program area in the program / data area based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. While it is set as a designated area, program running in other areas, that is, areas that do not store gaming programs or non-gaming programs in the program / data area is prohibited. Control line It can be prevented been.

  In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area And the IAT circuit 506a sets each of the game program area and the non-game program area of the program / data area as a designated area that permits program running based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. Thus, even if the program running in other areas is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control due to unauthorized programs and unauthorized data.

  A game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, an unused area 1 is allocated to an area before the non-game program area behind the game program area, and an HW parameter area. Based on the parameters set in the above, a group of areas including the area from the start address of the game program area to the final address of the non-game program in the program / data area (area from the game program area to the non-game data area) For example, the IAT circuit 506a may be set as a designated area for permitting program running at once and the program running in other areas may be prohibited. Even in such a configuration, the program / data area Of which game programs and non-game programs are stored Since the program running in the absence area is prohibited, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data. In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area Is assigned, and based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, a group of areas (from the game program area) including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the final address of the game program in the program / data area. Even if the IAT circuit 506a is collectively set as a designated area for permitting program running and the program running in other areas is prohibited, the area up to the non-game data area) Unintended control It can be prevented been.

  In the above description, the program / data area is configured to set the area that permits the program travel. However, the program / data area allows the program travel to be indirectly permitted by setting the area that prohibits the program travel. It is good also as a structure by which an area | region is set.

  The program executed by the main control unit 41 includes a main routine that manages the progress of the entire program, and a subroutine that is called during execution of another program.

  Also, a CALL instruction is included as an instruction for causing the main control unit 41 to execute a program stored in the program / data area.

  The CALL instruction is an instruction for calling and executing a subroutine stored at an address designated in the main routine or the subroutine. When calling the subroutine by the CALL instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the call source address in the stack area, and calls and executes the subroutine stored at the designated address. After the subroutine is finished, the caller address stored in the stack area, that is, the caller main routine or subroutine program that executed the CALL instruction is returned.

  The CALL instruction includes a normal CALL instruction and a CALLV instruction which is a special CALL instruction. The normal CALL instruction is an instruction that specifies a high-order address and a low-order address to specify both the high-order address and the low-order address and calls a subroutine while the CALLV instruction specifies only the low-order address. As a result, the subroutine is called by specifying the address by the upper address preset in the vector table area of the ROM 41b and the designated lower address, and the subroutine is called with a smaller amount of data than the normal CALL instruction. It becomes possible.

  The RST instruction is an instruction to call and execute a subroutine stored at a specific address corresponding to a specified value by specifying a value corresponding to a plurality of predetermined specific addresses. Subroutines can be called with a smaller amount of data than instructions and CALLV instructions. When calling the subroutine by the RST instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the caller's address in the stack area, and calls and executes the subroutine stored at the specific address corresponding to the designated value. After the subroutine is finished, the caller address stored in the stack area, that is, the caller main routine or subroutine that executed the RST instruction is returned to.

  The jump instruction is an instruction to move to a program stored at an address specified in the main routine or subroutine. The main control unit 41 moves to the program stored at the address specified by the jump instruction and executes the destination program. In this case, unlike the CALL instruction or the RST instruction, even if the program after the movement ends, the program does not return to the movement source program.

  The main control unit 41 includes an LD command as a command for reading data stored in the program / data area. The LD instruction is an instruction for reading data stored at a specified address in a main routine or subroutine into a specified register. The main control unit 41 reads the data stored at the address specified by the LD instruction, and stores the read data in the register specified by the LD instruction.

  Among the game programs stored in the ROM 41b, subroutines that are particularly frequently used are stored in an area of the game program area of the ROM 41b where the start address is a specific value (for example, 00H). On the other hand, a specific value is set in the vector table area of the ROM 41b as an upper address of a subroutine called by the CALLV instruction. The main control unit 41 specifies only the lower address using the CALLV instruction when calling a subroutine in which the upper address of the head address has a specific value, thereby specifying the specific value set in the vector table area as the upper address. The lower address specified as the lower address is specified, and the subroutine stored in the address including the upper and lower addresses is called and executed. For this reason, an upper address that constitutes a part of an address used when calling a subroutine that is used frequently in the game program is set in the vector table in advance as a specific value, and is based on the specific value set in the vector table. Since the address is specified, it is possible to call a subroutine with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal CALL instruction that calls a program by specifying both an upper address and a lower address, and when calling these subroutines It is possible to reduce the waste of a program for specifying an address.

  Of the non-game programs stored in the ROM 41b, subroutines that are used frequently are stored in the non-game program area of the ROM 41b in the area where the start address is a specific value, and the CALLV instruction is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. When a specific value is set as an upper address of a subroutine to be called at the time, and the main control unit 41 calls a subroutine in which the upper address of the top address is a specific value, only the lower address is specified by using the CALLV instruction. Even if it is configured to call and execute, subroutines can be called with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal CALL instruction that calls a program by specifying both upper and lower addresses. When calling It is possible to reduce the waste of program for specifying the address.

  In addition, the upper address used when calling with the CALLV instruction may be set in a specific register of the main control unit 41 instead of the vector table area.

  In addition to the CALLV instruction, a part of the address is specified by using a value stored in the vector table area, a value set in a specific register, etc. If a special CALL instruction that enables the storage address to be specified is used, it is possible to reduce the waste of a program for designating an address when calling a subroutine. In addition, identification values having a data amount smaller than the addresses are assigned to the plurality of areas constituting the vector table area, the storage addresses of the subroutines are set in the plurality of areas, and the identification values are designated, thereby identifying the areas. Even in a configuration using a special CALL instruction that makes it possible to specify a storage address of a subroutine stored in an area corresponding to a value, it is possible to reduce waste of a program for designating an address when calling the subroutine. .

  In addition, among the game data stored in the ROM 41b, game data that is frequently used is stored in the game data area of the ROM 41b in an area where the head address is a specific value, and a special LD is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. By setting a specific value as the upper address of the data to be read by the instruction, and when the main control unit 41 calls game data in which the upper address of the top address becomes the specific value, only the lower address is specified by using a special LD instruction. Even when it is configured to read out these game data, it becomes possible to call game data with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal LD command that reads out data by specifying both the upper address and the lower address. When wasting game data, the program for specifying the address is wasted It can be reduced.

  In addition, among the non-game data stored in the ROM 41b, non-game data that is frequently used is stored in the non-game data area of the ROM 41b in the area where the head address is a specific value, and in the vector table area of the ROM 41b, When a specific value is set as an upper address of data read by a special LD instruction and the main control unit 41 calls non-game data whose upper address of the head address is a specific value, only the lower address is used by using a special LD instruction. Even if it is configured to read these non-game data by designating, the non-game data is called with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal LD instruction that designates both the upper address and the lower address and reads data. It is possible to specify the address when reading these non-game data. It is possible to reduce the waste of lamb.

  Also in these cases, the higher address used when calling with a special LD instruction may be set in a specific register of the main control unit 41, not in the vector table area.

  Also, a part of the address is specified using the value stored in the vector table area, the value set in a specific register, etc., and the data storage address can be specified by specifying the remaining part of the address If the configuration uses a special LD instruction, the waste of a program for designating an address when reading data can be reduced. In addition, identification values with a data amount smaller than the addresses are assigned to the plurality of areas constituting the vector table area, the data storage addresses are set in the plurality of areas, and the identification values are designated to identify the areas. Even in a configuration using a special LD instruction that can specify the storage address of data stored in an area corresponding to a value, it is possible to reduce the waste of a program for specifying an address when reading data .

  The main control unit 41 is activated when a system reset by inputting a system reset signal, a WDT reset by the WDT 506b, or the aforementioned illegal access reset occurs. At this time, the value set in the vector table area, that is, The upper address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction and the start address of the timer interrupt processing (main) are values indicating the area where the program or the like is actually stored in the program area, or FFFFH (in the unused vector table area) If the value set in the vector table area is neither a value outside the area where the program is set nor FFFFH, it will not start. That unintended processing is executed due to an interrupt. It can be prevented before.

  The game program is a program related to the progress of the game, and is a program for executing a process that hinders the progress of the game unless the process based on the program is executed. On the other hand, a non-game program is a program that is not related to the progress of the game, and even when the game program is called to return to the game program without executing processing based on the program, the game can be advanced. It is a program for executing processing.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the game program includes a game dedicated program included only in the game program, and a common determination program and a common general-purpose program included in both the game program and the non-game program.

  The game dedicated program includes, for example, a game start waiting process, an internal lottery process, a reel control process, a game end setting process, an external output 1 process, an initial setting process, a power interruption process, and an error process. In the game start waiting process, after the control of one game is completed, the bet number is set by inserting medals, etc., and after the prescribed number of bets is set, the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The internal lottery process is a process of performing an internal lottery and setting a winning flag, etc., and the reel control process starts the rotation of the reels, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. In the game end setting process, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred according to the stop position of the stopped reel, and medals are paid out, re-game is set, and the game state is set. The external output 1 process is a process for performing output control of the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the RT signal among the external output signals. First The setting process is a process for making the game possible when the power is turned on (confirm backup error, register initialization, etc.), and the power interruption process can return to the state before the power interruption after the power interruption occurs. The error processing includes various abnormalities (medal insertion abnormality, foreign object detection in the medal selector 29, reel rotation abnormality, medal payout abnormality, foreign object detection near the payout outlet, RAM abnormality, setting, etc. This is a process for disabling the game when a value abnormality, empty hopper tank 34a, full tank overflow tank 35, etc. are detected. In addition, although not particularly illustrated, the game program includes processing related to the above-described AT (a lottery related to AT, control related to navigation notification, and the like).

  The common determination program in the game program includes, for example, an input determination process and a payout determination process. The insertion determination process is a process for determining whether or not the medal is normally passed by the inserted medal sensor 31, and is a process executed in a state where a medal can be inserted for setting a bet amount. The payout determination process is a process for determining whether or not the medal is normally passed by the payout sensor 34c, and is a process executed in a state where the payout of the medal is permitted at the time of winning a small role or at the time of credit settlement. It is.

  The common general-purpose program in the game program is a process that is called and executed from a plurality of types of processes constituting the game program. For example, a counter update process, a port input process, a data conversion process, an LED display process, a data setting process, Includes command setting processing. The counter update process is a process for updating the designated counter value, the port input process is a process for acquiring the input state of the designated port, and the data conversion process is input using game data. Is a process for converting and outputting the data, the LED display process is a process for setting the specified value to be displayed on the LED, and the data setting process is a process for setting the specified data, The command setting process is a process for setting a specified command in the command queue.

  In particular, the game program, when an abnormality is detected as described above, the release condition corresponding to the type of abnormality (in the case of random number abnormality, RAM abnormality, backup abnormality, setting value abnormality, resetting of the setting value, In the case of an abnormality other than the above, error processing is included that disables the progress of the game until a reset operation is established.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the non-game program includes a non-game dedicated program included only in the non-game program, and a common determination program and a common general-purpose program that are the same as the game program.

  Non-game dedicated programs include, for example, test signal output processing, foreign object detection processing, door monitoring processing, external output 2 processing, inserted medal error determination processing, payout medal error determination processing, power failure determination processing, normal time command transmission processing, power interruption Includes time command transmission processing. The test signal output process is a process for outputting a test signal generated in relation to the game result, and the foreign object detection process is a process for detecting a foreign object in the medal path by the insertion port sensor 26. The door monitoring process is a process for detecting the opening of the front door 1b, and the external output 2 process is a security signal (door open signal, setting change signal, input error signal, payout error signal) among external output signals. The inserted medal error determination process is a process for performing output control. Based on the detection status of the inserted medal sensor 31, the inserted medal backflow detection, the medal clogging detection in the medal selector 29, and the foreign object detection in the medal selector 29 are performed. The payout medal error determination process is based on the detection status of the payout sensor 34c, and the medal detection near the payout exit The power failure determination process is a process for determining whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected, and is a normal time command. The transmission process is a process for transmitting one command set first in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91 among the commands set in the command queue by the command setting process of the game dedicated program and the non-game dedicated program. The power interruption command transmission process is a process for transmitting all commands set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91.

  The common general-purpose program in the non-game program is a process that is called and executed from a plurality of types of processes constituting the non-game program.For example, the counter update process, the port input process, Includes data conversion processing, LED display processing, data setting processing, and command setting processing.

  The non-game program includes processing for determining whether or not a predetermined detection status is based on the detection status of detection means (the slot sensor 26, the full sensor 35a, and the door opening detection switch 25) that are not involved in the progress of the game.

  In addition, the non-game program functions as a detection means related to the progress of a game in a specific control state among a plurality of control states (game start waiting process, internal lottery process, reel control process, game end time setting process). In other control states, the detection means (for example, the inserted medal sensor 31 and the payout sensor 34c) functioning as detection means not related to the progress of the game is based on the detection state in the control state not related to the progress of the game. A process for determining whether or not a predetermined detection status is present (for example, a inserted medal detection process or a payout medal detection process for detecting an abnormality caused by detecting the insertion of a medal during reel rotation or the payout of a medal) Including. Such a determination process corresponds to the common determination program because it is the same process as the process for determining whether or not the game program is in a predetermined detection status based on the detection status in the control state related to the progress of the game. .

  Of the processes included in the game program, the external output 1 process, the process of counting the number of medals inserted in the game start waiting process, the process of switching the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the number of medals paid out in the game end setting process Processing that does not directly relate to the progress of the game, such as counting, processing for detecting that the hopper tank 34a is empty, processing for updating software random numbers, processing related to AT, transmission processing for internal winning commands, etc. If so, a configuration in which all or part of these processes are included in the non-game program may be employed. On the other hand, as long as the processes included in the non-game program are indirectly related to the progress of the game, all or a part of these processes may be included in the game program.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 calls a non-game program in the process based on the game program, executes the process based on the non-game program, and ends the process based on the non-game program. Return to the processing based on the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 41a, in principle, executes the process based on the game program with reference to the game data in the game data area and uses the game RAM area as a work when executing the process based on the game program. The contents of the game RAM area can be referred to and updated. Further, the CPU 41a, in principle, executes processing based on the non-game program by referring to the game data in the non-game data area, and uses the non-game RAM area as a work. It is possible to refer to and update the contents of the non-game RAM area.

  Further, the CPU 41a does not refer to the non-game data area and does not update the non-game RAM area when executing processing based on the game program, but can refer to the non-game RAM area. In executing the processing based on the non-game program, the game data area is not referred to and the game RAM area is not updated, but the game RAM area can be referred to.

  In addition, the process based on the game program can be referred to only a specific area necessary for the game program in the non-game RAM area (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection). In the processing based on the game RAM area, only specific areas required for the non-game program (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a gaming state setting area, an RT setting area, etc.) can be referred to. In addition, a specific area in the non-game RAM area where the process based on the game program can be referred to, and a specific area in the game RAM area where the process based on the non-game program can be referred to may be assigned to a continuous address area. However, a configuration in which part or all of the address areas are allocated to non-contiguous address areas may be used.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored, a game data area in which game data referred to by the game program is readable and stored, and work data referred to by the game program Is a game RAM area that is stored so as to be readable and writable, a program that is called by the game program, a non-game program area that stores a non-game program that is not related to the progress of the game, and a non-game that is referenced by the non-game program Since a non-game data area in which data is stored in a readable manner and a non-game RAM area in which work data referred to by the non-game program are stored in a readable and writable manner are separately allocated, a game program, Game data and work program work data; Game program, the workpiece data of the non game data and non-game program, can be easily identified according to a difference in the storage area.

  In addition, by dividing the game program area and the game data area from the non-game program area and the non-game data area, the area occupied by the ROM 41b can be managed in a compact manner according to each function. It becomes easier to specify the corresponding data.

  Further, in this embodiment, when executing the game program, it is possible to refer to the non-game RAM area, and when executing the non-game program, it is possible to refer to the game RAM area. In executing the game program, the data used by the non-game program can be easily used, and in executing the non-game program, the data used by the game program can be used easily. On the other hand, it is impossible to update the non-game RAM area when executing the game program, and it is impossible to update the game RAM area when executing the non-game program. Does not affect the processing of the non-game program, and the non-game program does not affect the processing of the game program.

  Further, in this embodiment, the processing based on the game program can be referred to only a specific area required for the game program in the non-game RAM area (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection). The processing based on the non-gaming program can be referred to only specific areas (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a gaming state setting area, an RT setting area, etc.) necessary for the non-gaming program in the gaming RAM area. Therefore, since the data that can be referred to by the game program in the non-game RAM area and the data that can be referred to by the non-game program are limited to a specific area, the reference destination of the game program or the non-game program can be easily specified. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can call a non-game program from the process based on the game program during the execution of the main process. As shown, it is possible to call a non-game program from a process based on the game program during the execution of the timer interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when calling a non-game program from a main process based on a game program, the game program sets the start address of the non-game program to be called in a specific area, and performs a common call process. 1 is executed. The common call process 1 is a process included in the game program. In the common call process 1, the register of the game program is saved in the game stack area and the stack pointer (SP, an address indicating the current position of the game stack area) is stored. Is saved in the SP save area of the game RAM area, the interrupt master enable flag is set to a value indicating that the interrupt is prohibited, and the timer interrupt is disabled, and then set to a specific area. Call the non-game program at the address.

  On the other hand, based on the called non-game program, the stack pointer (non-SP, address indicating the current position of the non-game stack area) of the non-game program is set and the process of the non-game program is executed. Thereafter, the game program of the caller, that is, the common call process 1 is restored.

  After returning to the common call process 1, the common call process 1 releases the prohibition of the timer interrupt by setting the value of the interrupt master permission flag to a value indicating the permission of the interrupt, and saves the game stack area and the SP. Based on the data saved in the area, the register and the stack pointer of the game program are returned to the state before calling the non-game program, and the process ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game program calls the non-game program, the interrupt is prohibited by the common call processing 1 and when returning from the non-game program to the game program, Since the prohibition is released, it is possible to set the interrupt to be prohibited over the period during which the non-game program is being executed.

  In addition, when a non-game program is called from the main process based on the game program, the non-game program first disables interrupts and then executes various processes. The configuration may be such that the prohibition of the interrupt is canceled, and by adopting such a configuration, the interrupt can be set to be prohibited during the period during which the non-game program is executed, as in the present embodiment. In addition, since the prohibition and cancellation of interrupts are set by a non-game program, it is not necessary to set and cancel the prohibition of interrupts in the common call processing 1 of the game program, and the capacity of the game program can be reduced. .

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when a non-game program is called from a timer interrupt process based on a game program, the game program sets the start address of the non-game program to be called in a specific area, Call process 2 is executed. In the common call process 2, the register of the game program is saved in the game stack area, and the stack pointer (SP, the address indicating the current position of the game stack area) is saved in the SP save area of the game RAM area, and then specified. Call the non-game program at the address set in the area.

  On the other hand, the called non-game program sets the stack pointer of the non-game program, executes the process of the non-game program, and then returns to the common call process 2 of the caller.

  After returning to the common call process 2, the common call process 2 returns the register and the stack pointer of the game program to the state before calling the non-game program based on the data saved in the game stack area and the SP save area. Return and exit.

  As described above, in the common call process 2, unlike the call common process 1, the timer interrupt is not set to be prohibited or released. However, as described above, the main control unit 41 performs other interrupts during the execution of the timer interrupt process. Since the execution of the interruption process is prohibited, the interruption can be prohibited over the period during which the non-game program is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the game program executes the common call process 1 and the common call process 2 to call the non-game program and execute the non-game program. Regardless of whether or not there is, processing to save and protect all areas of the register is performed, so when returning to the game program, it is possible to reliably return from the state when the non-game program was called .

  In addition, without executing the common call process 1 and the common call process 2, the value of the register used by the game program immediately before calling the non-game program from the process based on the game program in the game program is protected. After all the processing based on the above is completed, the protected register value may be restored at the initial stage of returning to the game program. With such a configuration, the register is called before the non-game program is called. Since the protection process is performed and the register restoration process is performed after the return from the non-game program, the data stored in the register by the non-game program does not affect the game program.

  In addition, when a non-game program is called, the non-game program first saves the stack pointer and register of the game program, and returns the stack pointer and register of the game program to the end of the non-game program. With this configuration, as in this embodiment, when returning to the game program, it is possible to reliably return from the state when the non-game program is called, Capacity can be reduced.

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

  First, an initial setting process that is executed by the main control unit 41 at startup will be described. When the main control unit 41 is activated due to the occurrence of a reset, the main control unit 41 performs setting at the time of activation. In the startup setting, a status flag included in the main control unit 41 is initialized. The status flag is data that holds the state of the operation result and execution result of the instruction, and particularly includes an interrupt master permission flag for setting interrupt prohibition / permission. Since the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag is a value indicating prohibition of interrupt, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where interrupt is prohibited. After that, the main control unit 41 sets various functions with reference to the HW parameter, and then performs an initial setting process according to the program stored in the program / data area. In this embodiment, the initial setting process is included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the initial setting process, interrupts are first prohibited by setting the value of the interrupt master permission flag to a value indicating that interrupts are prohibited (Sa1). As described above, the main control unit 41 is started in an interrupt-inhibited state, but in Sa1, the interrupt is again prohibited. Next, initialization data is set (Sa2), and each output port including the parallel output port 513 is initialized (Sa3). Next, the built-in register is set (Sa4).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the power supply voltage is normal (Sa5). If the power supply voltage is not normal, the determination is repeated until normal. If the power supply voltage is normal, the upper address of the interrupt vector is set (Sa6). Then, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa7), and the stack pointer is initialized (Sa8).

  Next, the RAM parity of the game RAM area (game stack area, F000H to F1FFH including the unused area 3) in the usable area of the RAM 41c is calculated (Sa9). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated RAM parity is 0 (Sa10). As will be described later, if the power-off process (main) is normally performed at the time of the previous power-off, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sd10, the game of the RAM 41c The data stored in the RAM area is not normal. In this case, the process proceeds to step Sa13 to clear the destruction diagnosis data (Sa13). On the other hand, when the RAM parity becomes 0, the data for destructive diagnosis stored in the game RAM area is further acquired (Sa11), and it is determined whether the acquired data for destructive diagnosis is correct (Sa12), Destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa13).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state (Sa14). When the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state, a timer interrupt is set (Sa19). Specifically, the register of the timer circuit 509 built in the main control unit 41 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to about 0.56 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register), so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every about 0.56 ms. In the timer circuit 509, the register is set, so that the timer is initialized and starts counting from the initial value. When the timer interrupt setting in step Sa19 is completed, the process proceeds to a setting change process.

  On the other hand, when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state, it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed (Sa15). In step Sa15, it is determined whether a RAM abnormality flag, which will be described later, is set, and whether the storage content of the RAM 41c is destroyed based on the determinations in Sa10 and Sa12. If the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed, a return command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sa16). In the case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed, it is determined that the RAM abnormality flag is not set and the RAM parity is 0 in the step Sa10, and further, the destruction diagnosis data is obtained in the step Sa12. This is the case when it is determined to be correct.

  After the step of Sa16, all the registers are restored based on the data stored in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sa17), and the timer interrupt setting similar to the step of Sa19 is performed (Sa18). Then, the process proceeds to Sd24 in a timer interrupt process (main) described later. As a result, the state of the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c before the power interruption and the processing executed before the power interruption are restored.

  If the stored content of the RAM 41c is destroyed in step Sa15, a RAM abnormality flag indicating that the stored content of the RAM 41c is not normal is set in the RAM 41c (Sa20), and the process proceeds to error processing. In error processing, the progress of the game is disabled. Further, the error state that has been shifted after the RAM abnormality flag is set can be canceled by shifting to the setting change process by setting the setting key switch 37 to ON and turning on the power switch 39. On the other hand, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning the setting key switch 37 on, the RAM abnormality flag remains set, and it is determined that the RAM is destroyed in step Sa15. An error condition occurs again.

  Next, the setting change process which the main control part 41 performs is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, the setting change process is included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 first sets the start address of the RAM 41c, that is, the start address (F000H) of the usable area in the register (Sb1). Next, it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed in the same manner as the step Sa15 shown in FIG. 11 (Sb2). If the contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed, that is, if the contents of the RAM are not abnormal, the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the start of the setting change (the last address of the area where important work is stored among the usable areas) Next address) is set in the register (Sb3). That is, the address set in Sb1 is changed. If the contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed, that is, if the contents of the RAM are abnormal, the process proceeds to step Sb4.

  Next, the final address (F1FFH) of the game stack area (in use) is designated as the final address of the initialization target RAM (Sb4), the game area initialization process included in the game program is executed, and the steps of Sb1 or Sb3 The area from the address specified in step 1 to the final address of the initialization target RAM is initialized (Sb5). Since the start address (F000H) of the usable area is set in the step Sb1, if the RAM contents are abnormal, all the game RAM areas in the RAM 41c are initialized in the step Sb5. It becomes. On the other hand, in the step of Sb3, the next address after the last address of the area in which the special work is stored among the usable areas is set as the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the start of setting change. If not abnormal, an area other than the special work in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c is initialized in step Sb5.

  Thereafter, the non-game area initialization process included in the non-game program is executed, the start address of the unused area 4 is designated as the RAM address to be initialized, and the non-game stack area ( By specifying the last address in use, the area from the top address of the unused area 4 to the last address in the non-game stack area (in use), that is, the unused area 4 and the non-game RAM area are initialized ( Sb6).

  Next, a setting command (start) indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sb7), and interrupts are permitted (Sb8).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 has changed from OFF to ON (Sb9). When the reset / setting switch 38 changes from OFF to ON, the set value of the register is updated (1 is added in the case of 1 to 5, and 1 is updated in the case of 6) (Sb10). If the reset / setting switch 38 has not changed, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has changed from OFF to ON (Sb11). If the start switch 7 has not changed, the process returns to step Sb7. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 changes from OFF to ON, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is OFF (Sb12). If the setting key switch 37 is not in the OFF state, it waits until the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state. When the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state, the setting value data set in the register is stored in the special work of the RAM 41c (Sb13).

  Next, a setting command (end) indicating the end of the setting change state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sb14). Then, the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the setting change (the address next to the last address of the usable area in which the special work is stored) is set in the register (Sb14), and the process proceeds to the main process. .

  Next, main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. One period of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game. In this embodiment, the main process is included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 41 first prohibits an interrupt (Sc1). Next, the final address of the initialization target RAM (the final address of the game stack area (unused)) is set (Sc2).

  Next, a game area initialization process is executed to clear the area of the RAM 41c indicated by the designated address (Sc3). At this time, if the main process is started after the setting change process, the special work among the usable areas is stored as the start address of the initialization target RAM when the setting change process is ended. Since the final address of the game stack area (unused) is set as the final address of the initialization target RAM in Sc2 of the main process, the final address of the game RAM area is set. In addition, areas other than the game stack area (in use) (important work, general work, unused area 3, and stack area (unused)) are initialized. At the end of a game that is not in a specific gaming state, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the game (the start address of the unused area 3) is set in the step of Sc10 described later, and the initialization is performed in the step of Sc2. Since the final address of the target RAM (the final address of the game stack area (unused)) is set, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) among the available areas are initialized. Also, at the end of the specific gaming state and at the end of the game, the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the specific gaming state (a special work in the gaming RAM area is stored at the step of Sc11 described later). In the step of Sc2, the final address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the specific gaming state (final address of the gaming stack area (unused)) is set. Therefore, in the game RAM area, the general work, the unused area 3, and the game stack area (unused) are initialized.

  After initialization of RAM in the step of Sc3, interruption is permitted (Sc4), and a game start waiting process is executed (Sc5). In the game start waiting process, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game is executed when a specified number of bets are set according to the game state and the start switch 7 is operated.

  Next, an internal lottery process is executed (Sc6). In the internal lottery process, whether or not to win the above-mentioned winning combination based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sc5 (that is, the display result is derived). The process of determining whether or not to allow) is performed.

  Next, a reel control process is executed (Sc7). In the reel control process, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the start switch 7, the result of the internal lottery in the step of Sd2, and the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player are detected. In response to this, processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed.

  Next, a game end time setting process is executed (Sc8). In the game end setting process, when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped in the process of Sc7, a winning occurs according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. The process which determines whether or not is executed. When it is determined that a winning has occurred, processing such as credit addition and medal payout is performed based on the number of payouts according to the winning. When a winning occurs, a process for setting a gaming state for the next game is executed after the medal payout is completed. Further, when no winning occurs, after the reels are stopped, processing for setting a gaming state for the next game is executed.

  When the setting process at the end of the game is completed, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the specific gaming state (Sc9). If it is not the end of the specific gaming state, the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the game is determined. Set (Sc10) and return to the step of Sc1. If it is at the end of the specific gaming state, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the specific gaming state is set (Sc11), and the process returns to the step of Sc1.

  Also, in the main process, a command storing process for generating a command according to the progress of the game and setting the command in the command queue is executed, and the set command is executed in the normal timer execution process (main) thereafter. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by command transmission processing.

  FIGS. 14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the main process (mainly the main process) at regular intervals (approximately 0.56 ms). is there. The timer interrupt process (main) is a process executed by an interrupt generated according to the count of the timer circuit 509. The address at which the program of the timer interrupt process (main) is stored is a vector table. It is set as a value corresponding to the timer interrupt. When a timer interrupt occurs, processing from that address is executed. Further, other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt process (main) is included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the game stack area (Sd1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sd2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in step Sd2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sd3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sd4, and detection data of various switches from the input port. The port input process to input is performed. On the other hand, if the power interruption flag is set in the step of Sd3, the command transmission process at the time of power interruption is executed, so that all the untransmitted commands set in the command queue are transferred to the sub-control unit 91. After the transmission (Sd25), the process proceeds to a power interruption process (main).

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sd5). In step Sd5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sd6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, motor phase signal output processing for outputting the phase signal data of the reel motors 32C, 32C, 32R is executed (Sd7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sd8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel start processing (Sd9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Sd10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sd11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a lapse of a certain time is sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sd24.

  If it is determined in step Sd8 that the timer interrupt is 2, normal command transmission processing (Sd12) for transmitting various commands set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91, the door opening detection switch 25 Door monitoring processing (Sd13) for performing detection status monitoring, door command transmission request, etc., external output signal updating processing (Sd14) for updating external output signals, LED dynamic display processing (Sd15) for dynamically lighting various displays, After sequentially executing control signal output processing (Sd16) for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port and time counter update processing (Sd17) for updating various time counters, the process proceeds to step Sd24.

  If it is determined in step Sd6 that timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 is detected, it is further determined whether or not the branch counter value is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sd18). If it is not the timer interrupt 4, that is, the timer interrupt 3, the origin passing process (Sd19) for checking the origin passing (passing of the reel reference position) of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R, After sequentially executing the switch input determination process (Sd20) for determining whether or not the detection state has changed, the process proceeds to step Sd24.

  If it is determined in step Sd18 that the timer interrupt is 4, stop switch processing (Sd21) for determining a stop position in accordance with detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, two phases when it is time to stop. A stop process (Sd22) for starting braking by excitation and a final stop process (Sd23) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sd24.

  In step Sd24, the register saved in the game stack area in Sd1 is restored, and the process before the interruption is returned.

  In this embodiment, the timer interruption process (main) is included in the game program, while the power failure determination process, the power interruption command transmission process, the normal time command transmission process, and the door opening monitoring process are included in the non-game program. As described above, the main control unit 41 sets interrupt prohibition in the timer interrupt process (main), saves the stack pointer and registers of the game program, and then calls these non-game programs. It is like that. Also, when returning from these non-game programs to timer interrupt processing (main), the stack pointer and registers of the game program are returned to the state before the call of the non-game program, and the subsequent processing is performed. It is supposed to run. Since the main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt process, the subsequent process is executed in the interrupt disabled state even after returning from the non-game program. To do.

  In addition, the power failure determination process, the power interruption command transmission process, the normal time command transmission process, and the door opening monitoring process, which are non-game programs executed in the timer interrupt process (main), must be executed before these non-game programs. Processing that excludes certain processes (for example, port input processing and motor phase signal output processing that need to be executed before the branch of the timer interrupt), that is, control effects that are performed before or after the non-game program It is designed to be executed before processing without any error.

  Next, the power interruption process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  FIG. 16 illustrates the power interruption process (main) executed after the power interruption command transmission process when the main control unit 41 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (main) described above. It is a flowchart which shows the control content. In the present embodiment, the power interruption process is included in the game program.

  In the power interruption process (main), the main control unit 41 first saves all the registers that may be used in the stack area (Se1).

  Next, all output ports including the parallel output port 513 that outputs a command are initialized (Se2). As a result, the output state of the output port corresponding to the last command output by the power interruption command transmission process is initialized. Then, the destruction diagnosis data is set in the game RAM area (Se2). Destructive diagnosis data is 5A (H), that is, a value including 1 in any bit. Next, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set in the game RAM area so that the exclusive OR of all areas of the game RAM area (including the unused area 3) becomes 0, and all the game stack areas The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set in the game RAM area so that the exclusive OR of the areas (unused area 3, game stack area (unused) and game stack area (in use)) becomes 0 ( Se4), prohibiting access to the RAM 41c (Se5). Thereafter, the voltage decreases, and the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 stops and shifts to a standby state. Then, as the voltage decreases while in this standby state, the main control unit 41 is internally in an operation stop state and reliably stops operation in the event of a power interruption.

  In this embodiment, the adjustment data is set in the target area so that the calculation result of the target area in the power interruption process becomes a specific value (0 in this embodiment), and the target data is set in the start process. Whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal is determined based on whether or not the calculation result of the area to be a specific value. The calculation result of the area to be processed in the power interruption process and the area to be processed in the start-up process It may be configured to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal depending on whether or not the result of the calculation matches. The calculation method is not limited to exclusive OR, and other calculation methods (for example, summation) may be used.

  In this embodiment, the RAM parity adjustment data 1 is calculated using the data stored in all areas of the game RAM area including the unused area 3 in the power interruption process, and the unused area 3 is determined in the startup process. Whether or not the RAM 41c is normal is determined based on the RAM parity calculated using the data stored in all of the game RAM areas including it, and an invalid program is stored in the unused area 3. If it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized program from being stored in the unused area 3.

  In this embodiment, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated using data stored in all areas of the game RAM area including the unused area 3 in the power interruption process, and the unused area 3 is included in the activation process. The RAM parity adjustment of the game RAM area including the unused area 3 is configured to determine whether or not the RAM 41c is normal based on the RAM parity calculated using the data stored in all areas of the game RAM area. Data is calculated and set in the game RAM area, and RAM parity adjustment data in the non-game RAM area is calculated and set in the non-game RAM area, and stored in the game RAM area including the unused area 3 in the startup process. RAM parity calculated using the calculated data and RAM parity calculated using the data stored in the non-game RAM area RAM41c may be determined configure whether normal or not based. In such a configuration, if an illegal program is stored in the game RAM area or the non-game RAM area, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal. Therefore, the illegal program is in either the game RAM area or the non-game RAM area. Can be prevented from being stored.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts in an interrupt-disabled state when a reset occurs, and then interrupts the program at the start of the initial setting process to be executed first. Prohibition is performed, and it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring even when the main control unit 41 is activated in a state where the interrupt is not prohibited for some reason.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 is configured to permit the interrupt after setting the timer interrupt in the timer circuit 509 after the activation, and the interrupt is generated in a state where the timer interrupt does not operate normally. Can be prevented. In the timer circuit 509, the timer is initialized by setting the timer interrupt, and the timer starts counting from the initial value. After starting, the time until the first interrupt occurs Timer interrupts can be generated at regular time intervals without any deviation from the time until the second and subsequent interrupts are generated. In addition, the main control unit 41 is configured to update the setting of the timer circuit 509 to the initial value by a program in the initial setting process, and when the setting of the timer circuit 509 is rewritten for some reason at the time of activation. Even if it exists, it can prevent that the unintended interruption generate | occur | produces.

  Further, the main control unit 41 proceeds to the setting change process if the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of activation, and initializes the RAM 41c at the start of the setting change process. At this time, if the data in the RAM 41c is normal, the special work is held and other usable areas, that is, the game RAM area excluding the special work, the unused area 3, and the non-game RAM area are initialized. Even after the setting is changed, a part of the control state (setting value, gaming state, etc.) before the change can be held, but if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, all the usable areas are initialized. As a result, the abnormality in the data of the RAM 41c can be surely solved.

  The main control unit 41 sets a RAM abnormality flag when a RAM abnormality is determined. Therefore, the RAM parity is 0 when the power is turned off after the RAM abnormality error occurs and the power is turned on again. Yes, even if it is determined that the destruction diagnosis data is normal, it is possible to determine whether the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed based on the RAM abnormality flag.

  Moreover, the main control part 41 performs the main process which processes in steps according to progress of a game for every game unit after completion | finish of a setting change process. In the main process, the RAM 41c is initialized for each game unit, and the RAM 41c is also initialized at the end of the setting change process. After the setting change process, the main process starts from the stage before the process of initializing the RAM 41c in the main process. The initialization of the RAM 41c after the setting change process is completed and the game unit It is possible to perform initialization of the RAM 41c for each process by common processing.

  Further, when the RAM 41c is initialized, the main control unit 41 prohibits interrupts until the initialization is completed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is performed during the initialization of the RAM 41c. Occurrence can prevent the initialized contents from being changed and the processing performed in the timer interrupt processing (main) from being performed normally.

  Further, the main control unit 41 updates the output state of the external output signal in the main process, and changes the output state of the external output signal in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) based on the updated output state. In addition, when updating the output state of the external output signal, interrupts are prohibited until the update is completed, and timer interrupt processing (main) occurs before the output state of the external output signal is completed By doing so, it is possible to prevent an external output signal indicating unintended data from being output.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can execute a game program related to the progress of the game and a non-game program that is called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game. It is possible to execute a main process based on a program and interrupt a main process at a predetermined time interval to execute a timer interrupt process (main) based on a game program. It is also possible to call and execute a non-game program from (main).

  In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may malfunction due to the execution of the timer interrupt process (main) while the non-game program is being executed.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can execute a game program related to the progress of the game and a non-game program that is called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game. It is possible to execute the main process based on the game program, interrupt the main process at every predetermined time interval, and execute the timer interrupt process (main) based on the game program. In a configuration in which a non-game program can be called and executed from the timer interrupt process (main), when calling a non-game program from the main process, When calling a non-game program from a timer interrupt process (main) while calling a non-game program, In other words, when a non-game program is called in a situation where there is a low possibility that an interrupt will occur, the non-game program is called without setting the interruption of other processes to be prohibited. It is possible to reduce the program capacity related to the prohibition of interruption while preventing malfunction due to execution of interruption.

  The timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is a process by a game program, for example, an LED dynamic display process, a control signal output process, etc. It consists of a plurality of processes including a command transmission process, a command transmission process at power interruption, etc., and a process by a predetermined game program among a plurality of processes constituting the timer interrupt process (main) In particular, since a non-game program is called before a process that can be executed before or after these non-game programs, that is, a plurality of processes constituting a timer interrupt process (main) Because the non-game program is called as early as possible, the timer interrupt processing (main) is not terminated for some reason. Even if the Ma interrupt interrupt had occurred doubly generated, it is possible to prevent the other interrupts during execution of a non-game program from being executed.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is capable of executing a game program and a non-game program, a game stack area for saving data used by the game program, and a non-game stack area for saving data used by the non-game program Are provided separately, and the main control unit 41 saves the data used by the game program and the data used by the non-game program in the stack area provided separately. Management becomes easier. In particular, data used by a game program saved due to the occurrence of a timer interrupt and data used by a non-game program executed during execution of timer interrupt processing (main) are mixed and stored in one stack area. As a result, stack management is not complicated.

  When executing the non-game program, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment saves the register values used in the game program in the game stack area, and then calls the non-game program to perform processing in the non-game program. When the processing in the non-game program is completed, the saved register value is restored, so that the register value used by the game program is not changed as the non-game program is executed. it can.

  When calling a non-game program from a process based on the game program, the call common process 1 or the call common process 2 for saving the register value used in the game program to the game stack area is called. By sharing a program for executing a non-game program in processing, the program capacity can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, when the non-game program is called from the process based on the game program in the main process, the call common process 1 is executed, while the non-game program is called from the process based on the game program in the timer interrupt process. In this case, the call common process 2 different from the call common process 1 is executed to save the register value used in the game program to the game stack area. In the main process, the process based on the game program is performed. The non-game program may be called from the process based on the game program in the timer interruption process, and the common call common process may be executed.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to call and execute a non-game program from the main process and from the timer interrupt process (main). When calling, set the interrupt of other processes to be prohibited and call the non-game program, while when calling the non-game program from the timer interrupt process (main), disable the interrupt of other processes The main control unit 41 is configured to call a non-game program from the main process, or to call a non-game program from the timer interrupt process (main). It is good also as a structure which prohibits the interruption of this process.

  In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 prohibits interruption of other processes not only when calling a non-game program from the main process but also when calling a non-game program from the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, similarly to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent malfunction due to interruption being executed during execution of the non-game program.

  In particular, when the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, the interrupt prohibition is set, and when the timer interrupt process (main) ends, the interrupt prohibition is canceled, so that the timer interrupt process (main) Interruption of other processes will be prohibited during execution, but even in this case, when calling a non-game program from the timer interrupt process (main), interrupts of other processes are prohibited again. Even when the interrupt prohibition setting is canceled due to the cause, it is possible to prevent malfunction due to the interrupt being executed during the execution of the non-game program.

  In addition, when executing timer interrupt processing (main) as described above, interrupt prohibition is set, and when the timer interrupt processing (main) ends, timer prohibition is canceled, so timer interrupt processing In the configuration where interrupts of other processes are prohibited during execution of (main), but when interrupts of other processes are prohibited again when a non-game program is called from the timer interrupt process (main) By maintaining the setting of prohibition of interrupts of other processes set at the time of calling the non-game program even after the non-game program ends, the non-game is executed even while the timer interrupt process (main) is being executed. It is possible to prevent the prohibition of interrupts from being canceled by executing the program.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment initializes the game RAM area, the unused area 4, and the non-game RAM area when it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed at the start of the setting change process. That is, initialization 0 for initializing all areas of the usable area is performed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed at the start of the setting change process, the game RAM area except the special work area, the unused area 4, and the non-game RAM area are initialized. That is, initialization 1 for initializing an area other than the special work in the usable area is performed.

  At the end of the setting change process, the important work, the general work, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area are initialized, that is, the special work and the game stack area in the game RAM area. Initialization 2 is performed to initialize areas other than (in use).

  Also, at the end of a specific game state and at the end of one game, initialization 3 is performed to initialize the general work, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area.

  Also, at the end of one game, not at the end of a specific game state, initialization 4 is performed to initialize the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs initialization 0 to 4 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and among the usable areas of the RAM 41c when the first condition is satisfied as the predetermined condition. When at least a part of the game RAM area in which data used by the game program is stored is initialized and the second condition is established as a predetermined condition, at least a part of the game RAM area and the usable area of the RAM 41c At least a part of the non-game RAM area used by the non-game program is initialized.

  Specifically, as the first condition, at the end of one game, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused), which are a part of the game RAM area among the available areas, are initialized. Of the possible areas, the non-game RAM area is not initialized. In addition, as a first condition, at the end of a specific gaming state, a general work, an unused area 3 and a game stack area (unused) that are part of the gaming RAM area among the available areas are initialized. Of the possible areas, the non-game RAM area is not initialized. Also, as the first condition, after the setting change state is finished, the important work, the general work, the unused area 3, and the game stack area (unused) that are a part of the game RAM area among the available areas are initialized. However, the non-game RAM area in the usable area is not initialized.

  On the other hand, as a second condition, when there is no abnormality in the RAM when the setting change state is started, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3 that is a part of the game RAM area among the usable areas, The game stack area (unused) and the game stack area (used) are initialized, and all the non-game RAM areas are initialized. If the RAM is abnormal when the setting change state is started, all the game RAM areas in the usable area are initialized and all the game RAM areas are initialized.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is capable of executing a game program related to the progress of the game and a non-game program that is called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game. A ROM 41d for storing programs is provided.

  In such a configuration, when a game program and a non-game program are mixed in one ROM 41d, it is difficult to determine which program is a program related to the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the ROM 41d includes a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored. Since the areas are assigned separately, the game program and the non-game program can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is used as a game program work, and stores a game RAM area for storing data used by the game program, and a non-game program work and stores data used by the non-game program. The RAM 41c includes a non-game RAM area, and since the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are separately allocated in the RAM 41c, the data used by the game program and the non-game program are used. The main control unit 41 initializes at least a part of the game RAM area when the first initialization condition is satisfied, and can specify the data. When the initialization condition 2 is satisfied, at least a part of the game RAM area is initialized and To initialize at least a portion of the non-gaming RAM area, it is possible to initialize the appropriate data in accordance with the status of the data used by data and non-game programs used by the game program stored in the RAM 41c.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused), which are part of the game RAM area, when the first game is completed as a first initialization condition. As a first initialization condition, when a special game state (BB) is finished and when one game is finished, a general work that is a part of the game RAM area, an unused area 3 and a game stack When the area (unused) is initialized and the setting change is completed and the main process is started as the first initialization condition, the important work and general work areas that are part of the game RAM area are not used. Since the use area 3 and the game stack area (unused) are initialized, appropriate data can be initialized according to the situation.

  In addition, as a second initialization condition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when there is no abnormality in the RAM at the start of setting change, important work, general work, unused area that are part of the game RAM area 3. A game stack area (unused) and a game stack area (in use) are initialized, and among the non-game RAM areas, an area that is referenced from a game program, an area that is not referenced from a game program, and a non-game stack area ( Unused) and non-game stack areas (in use), that is, all areas of the non-game RAM area are initialized, and when there is an abnormality in the RAM at the start of setting change as a second initialization condition, Among them, special work, important work, general work, unused area 3, game stack area (unused) and game stack area (in use), that is, game R In addition to initializing all areas of the M area, of the non-game RAM area, an area that is referenced from the game program, an area that is not referenced from the game program, a non-game stack area (unused), and a non-game stack area (in use) ) In other words, in order to initialize all areas of the non-game RAM area, data appropriate for the situation is initialized among data used by the game program stored in the RAM 41c and data used by the non-game program. can do.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is configured to initialize a part of the game RAM area when the first initialization condition is satisfied. What is necessary is just to initialize at least a part of the game RAM area when the initialization condition is satisfied, and it is also possible to initialize all areas of the game RAM area.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to initialize a part of the game RAM area and initialize all areas of the non-game RAM area when the second initialization condition is satisfied. However, the main control unit 41 initializes at least a part of the game RAM area when the second initialization condition is satisfied, and initializes at least a part of the non-game RAM area. It is sufficient that all areas of the game RAM area are initialized, all areas of the non-game RAM area may be initialized, or at least a part of the non-game RAM area is initialized. It is also possible to initialize all areas of the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured as a program that initializes the game RAM area and a program that initializes the non-game RAM area as separate programs, so that the game program is stored in the non-game RAM area. Since it is not necessary to initialize, the capacity of the game program can be reduced. Further, the program for initializing the game RAM area can be shared both when the first initialization condition is satisfied and when the second initialization condition is satisfied. Furthermore, since a program for initializing the game RAM area is provided as a game program, and a program for initializing the non-game RAM area is provided as a non-game program, the game program initializes the non-game RAM area, It is possible to prevent the game program from affecting the non-game program and the non-game program from affecting the game program without initializing the area.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the game end time process setting in the main process as the first initialization condition, and determines that it is not the end of the specific game state, that is, one game is ended. When the game ends, the start address of the initialization target RAM is set, and a predetermined area of the game RAM area is initialized by executing the game area initialization process, so that the game progresses for each game unit. A part of the unnecessary game RAM area can be initialized.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is activated when the setting key switch 37 is ON and starts the setting change process, that is, the second initialization condition is established based on the setting change operation being performed. The game area initialization process is executed to initialize a predetermined area of the game RAM area, and the non-game area initialization process is executed to initialize the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. Thus, both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area can be initialized based on a game store clerk setting change operation (initialization operation).

  The game RAM area of the RAM 41c of this embodiment includes an unused area 3 that is not used when performing control based on a game program or when performing control based on a non-game program, and the first initialization condition Since the unused area 3 is initialized both when and when the second initialization condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent illegal data from being stored in the unused area 3.

  In this embodiment, the unused area 3 is initialized both when the first initialization condition is satisfied and when the second initialization condition is satisfied, but at least when the first initialization condition is satisfied. If the configuration is such that the unused area 3 is initialized when either one of the conditions when the second initialization condition is satisfied, illegal data can be prevented from being stored in the unused area 3. If the first initialization condition includes a plurality of conditions, invalid data is stored in the unused area 3 if the unused area 3 is initialized when at least one of the conditions is satisfied. Can be prevented. The same applies even if the second initialization condition includes a plurality of conditions.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is used as a game program work, a game RAM area that stores data used by the game program, and a non-game program work that is used as a non-game program work. A RAM 41c including a game RAM area, and the RAM 41c is configured to retain data stored in the RAM 41c for a predetermined period even when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped by a backup power source. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 starts, the control unit 41 starts an initial setting process, and whether or not the storage content of the RAM is normal based on the data stored in the RAM 41c held by the backup power source. The data stored in the RAM 41c is determined to be normal. Based resume control.

  In such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, whether the storage contents of the RAM are normal based on the data stored in both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. When this is determined, the load when the control is resumed based on the data stored in the RAM 41c becomes excessive.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment starts the initial setting process when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and the RAM in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c held by the backup power source. It is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM are normal based on the parity and the destructive diagnosis data stored in the game RAM area, and if it is determined to be normal, the data stored in the game RAM area and the non-game Control is restarted based on the data stored in the RAM area, and whether or not the non-game data stored in the non-game RAM area and that does not interfere with the game progress is normal. By omitting the determination, it is possible to reduce the load at the time of resuming the control while ensuring that the game can proceed normally.

  The game RAM area of the RAM 41c of this embodiment includes an unused area 3 that is not used when performing control based on a game program or when performing control based on a non-game program. The unit 41 executes an initial setting process when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, calculates a RAM parity of the game RAM area including the unused area 3 in the initial setting process, and calculates the calculated RAM Since it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the game RAM area are normal based on the parity, it is possible to prevent illegal data from being stored in the unused area 3.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment executes an initial setting process when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and determines whether or not the storage content of the RAM 41c is destroyed in the initial setting process. When it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed, the RAM abnormality flag is set to control the error processing, and thereafter the error state is maintained without being automatically restored, while the setting key switch 36 When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started in the state of ON, control is made to the setting change process, the game area initialization process is executed to initialize the game RAM area, and the non-game area initialization The process is executed to initialize the non-game RAM area, that is, both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are initialized when the error state is canceled. While game any abnormality has occurred in the RAM area and the non gaming RAM area can be prevented from proceeding.

  When the main control unit 41 of this embodiment determines that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed in the initial setting process when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 sets a RAM abnormality flag. Then, when the setting key switch 36 is ON, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and the setting change process is executed. The main control unit 41 is configured to initialize both the RAM area and the non-game RAM area, but when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed in the initial setting process. When it is determined that the game RAM area is determined, both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area may be initialized and controlled to error processing. In such a configuration, when controlling to error processing, both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are initialized, so that either the game RAM area or the non-game RAM area is abnormal as in this embodiment. It is possible to prevent the game from proceeding with the occurrence of In addition, when it is determined that the storage contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed, both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area may be initialized both when the setting change process is executed thereafter. Even with the configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding with an abnormality occurring in either the game RAM area or the non-game RAM area.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the power interruption process when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power interruption detection circuit 48 detects a decrease in the power supply voltage. In the power interruption process, the RAM 41c Access to both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area is prohibited by prohibiting access to the non-game RAM area that is not subject to determination as to whether or not the data is destroyed at the next startup. Thus, it is possible to prevent illegal data from being stored.

  FIGS. 17 to 19 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transfer event and the technical matters related to the transfer event in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the special combination of the winning combinations includes two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter, big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, regular bonus is referred to as RB). BB is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any winning combination has won six times or 12 games have been consumed. As shown in FIG. 21, RT4 is controlled from winning BB or RB until winning, and after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as bonus) is finished, it is controlled by RT3. The Rukoto.

  As shown in FIG. 18, among the winning combinations, the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, the upper bell 8, and the middle bell are included. , Right down bell, middle watermelon, right down watermelon, middle cherry, horn cherry. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as upper bells. .

  The upper bell 1 has “Replay a-Cherry a-Cherry a”, “Replay a-Cherry a-White 7”, “Replay a-Cherry a-BAR”, “Replay a” in the winning line LN in any gaming state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay a-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay a-Cherry b-BAR "combination was awarded, and the top bell 1 won in any gaming state Sometimes 8 medals are paid out. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay a-Cherry a-Plum” and “Replay a-Cherry b-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and in any gaming state. When the upper bell 2 wins, 8 medals are paid out. The upper bell 3 is displayed when the combination of “Replay a-Plum-Cherry a”, “Replay a-Plum-White 7”, and “Replay a-Plum-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. Winning is won and 8 medals are paid out when the upper bell 3 wins in any gaming state. The upper bell 4 wins when the combination of “replay a-plum-plum” is aligned on the pay line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals when the upper bell 4 wins in any gaming state. Will be paid out. The upper bell 5 has “Replay b-Cherry a-Cherry a”, “Replay b-Cherry a-White 7”, “Replay b-Cherry a-BAR”, “Replay b” in the winning line LN in any gaming state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay b-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay b-Cherry b-BAR "combination was awarded, and the upper bell 5 won in any gaming state Sometimes 8 medals are paid out. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Replay b-Cherry a-Plum” and “Replay b-Cherry b-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and in any gaming state. When the upper bell 6 wins, 8 medals are paid out. The upper bell 7 is used when the combination of “Replay b-Plum-Cherry a”, “Replay b-Plum-White 7”, and “Replay b-Plum-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. Winning is won and 8 medals are paid out when the upper bell 7 wins in any gaming state. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “replay a-plum-plum” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals are awarded when the upper bell 8 is awarded in any gaming state. Will be paid out. The combination of symbols constituting the upper bell 1 to the upper bell 8 is aligned with the winning line LN, so that the combination of “bell-bell-bell” can be aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals are paid out when the middle bell is won in any gaming state. . The downward-sloping bell is “Replay a-bell-red 7”, “Replay a-bell-replay a”, “Replay b-bell-red 7”, “Replay b-bell” on the winning line LN in any gaming state. -When a combination of "Replay a" is completed, a prize is awarded. In any gaming state, when the right-down bell is awarded, eight medals are paid out.

  The middle watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and five medals are paid out when the middle watermelon is awarded in any gaming state. . The right-down watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and five medals are awarded when the right-down watermelon wins in any gaming state. Will be paid out. When the combination of symbols constituting the right-down watermelon is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” can be aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  The middle cherries are awarded when the combination of “cherry a-bell-replay a” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one medal is awarded when the middle cherries wins in any gaming state. To be paid out. A corner cherry is awarded when the combination of “Red 7-Bell-Replay a” and “BAR-Bell-Replay a” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. When a prize is won, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 19, among the winning combinations, the replaying players include middle replay, right-up replay, promotion replay, special replay, tumble replay, red 7 complete replay, red 7 missing replay, blue 7 complete replay, blue 7 Includes missing replays.

  The middle stage replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay a-Replay a-Replay a” and “Replay b-Replay a-Replay a” is arranged on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4, and a replay game (replay) is played. Is granted. The replay that goes up to the right is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Replay a-Red 7” or “Bell-Replay a-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN in RT1 to RT4, and a replay game (replay) is given. The The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay a-replay a” is arranged on the winning line LN at RT1, and a replay game (replay) is given. The special replay is awarded when a combination of “replay a-replay a-bell” and “replay b-replay a-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN at RT0, and a replay game (replay) is given. The falling replays are “Bell-Red 7-Cherry a”, “Bell-Red 7-Watermelon”, “Bell-Red 7-Plum”, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a”, “ "Bel-Watermelon-Watermelon", "Bell-Watermelon-Plum", "Bell-Cherry a-Cherry a", "Bell-Cherry a-Watermelon", "Bell-Cherry a-Plum" Thus, a replay game (replay) is given. The red 7-match replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay b-Blue 7-Replay a” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT2, and a replay game (replay) is given. Red 7 missed replays are “replay a-blue 7-replay a”, “replay a-watermelon-replay a”, “replay a-cherry a-replay a”, “replay b-watermelon” on the winning line LN at RT2. When the combination of “Replay a” and “Replay b-Cherry a-Replay a” is completed, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is given. The blue 7 uniform replay is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-blue 7-replay a” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT2, and a replay game (replay) is given. The blue 7 dropout replay is “watermelon-watermelon-replay a”, “watermelon-cherry a-replay a”, “bell-blue 7-replay a”, “bell-watermelon-replay a”, or the winning line LN at RT2. When the combination of “Bell-Cherry a-Replay a” is completed, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is given.

  The combination of “replay b-blue 7-replay a” constituting the red 7 uniform replay is aligned with the winning line LN, so that the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” can be aligned with the invalid line LM2. Further, the combination of “Cherry a-Blue 7-Replay a” that constitutes the blue 7-match replay is aligned with the winning line LN, so that the combination of “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” can be aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the transition items are “Replay a-Cherry a-Bell”, “Replay a-Cherry b-Bell”, “Replay a-Plum-Bell”, “Replay b-Cherry a-Bell”. "Replay b-Cherry b-Bell", "Replay b-Plum-Bell", "Replay a-Bell-Cherry a", "Replay a-Bell-White 7", "Replay a-Bell-BAR", " "Replay a-bell-plum", "Replay b-bell-cherry a", "Replay b-bell-white 7", "Replay b-bell-BAR", "Replay b-bell-plum", "Bell-cherry" "a-cherry a", "bell-cherry a-white 7", "bell-cherry a-BAR", "bell-cherry a-plum", "bell-cherry b-cherry a", "bell-cherry b-" "White 7", "Belch “Lee b-BAR”, “Bell-Cherry b-Plum”, “Bell-Plum-Cherry a”, “Bell-Plum-White 7”, “Bell-Plum-BAR”, “Bell-Plum-Plum” When RT0, RT2 and RT3 are aligned with the winning line LN, the process proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are elected, the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop, and the elected upper bell is missed. In this case, the transfer outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23 to FIG. 27, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be subject to the internal lottery or whether the game state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB) At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 23 to FIG. 27, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery. In FIG. 23 to FIG. 25, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that. Also, the numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. FIG. 23 shows combinations of special combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIGS. 24 and 25 show combinations of small roles that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. , A combination of re-playing combinations that are read out as lottery targets.

  When the gaming state is RT0, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, The replay GR11, the replay GR12, the replay GR13, the replay GR14, the replay GR15, and the replay GR16 are subject to internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT1, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, Replay GR1, Replay GR2, Replay GR3, Replay GR4, Replay GR5, and Replay GR6 are targeted for internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT2, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay, The replay GR21, the replay GR22, the replay GR23, the replay GR24, the replay GR25, and the replay GR26 are targeted for internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT3, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, BB + common bell, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, Left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, normal replay It becomes a target for internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, and normal replay are the subject of internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells are targeted for internal lottery.

  The left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, the common bell, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the watermelon are combinations or combinations of combinations shown in FIG. 26, respectively. In the following, when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish, left bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as left bells, middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as middle bells, and right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as right bells. There is. Moreover, when it is not necessary to distinguish any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, they may be simply referred to as push order bells.

  The normal replay, replay GR1 to 6, replay GR11 to 16, and replay GR21 to 26 are combinations of roles shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 28, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the push order bell and the stop order. For example, if the left bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle bell stops at the winning line LN. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop or in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop, either the combination of the upper bell 1 and the upper bell 8 or the transition outcome is Stop at the winning line LN. The same applies to the left bells 2 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4. As shown in FIG. 28, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order.

  Specifically, when the reel in which the push order bell is won and the middle bell is awarded as the first stop is stopped, the bell design is stopped at the middle of the reel, and then the remaining By performing the reel stop operation, the “bell” is also stopped at the middle stage of the remaining reels, and the combination of the middle stage bells is aligned with the winning line LN.

  On the other hand, when the pushing bell is elected and a reel other than the reel that the middle bell wins as the first stop is operated, the first stop reel and the second stop reel are elected. The upper bell (in the case of the left bell, "Replay a" or "Replay b" for the left reel, "Cherry a", "Cherry b" or "Plum" for the middle reel, and for the right reel “Cherry a”, “White 7”, “BAR” or “Plum”) can be stopped at the middle stage, and when the two reels stop, the winning upper bell can be stopped at the winning line LN Situations (If left bell 1, "Replay a-Cherry a / Cherry b-Rotating", "Replay a-Rotating-Cherry a / White 7 / BAR", "Replay b-Plum-Rotating" , “Replay b-during rotation-plum”), and if the stop operation of the third stop reel is performed at a timing at which the winning upper bell configuration symbol can be pulled in, the middle stage of the third stop reel The winning top bell constituent symbols are stopped, the winning top bell combination is aligned with the winning line LN, and the winning top bell constituent symbols are arranged at a timing other than the timing at which the third stopping reel can be pulled in. If the stop operation has been performed, the “bell” is stopped at the middle stage of the third stop reel, and the combination of the transition outputs (if the left bell is 1, “replay a-cherry a / cherry b-bell”, “Replay a-Bell-Cherry a / White 7 / BAR”, “Replay b-Plum-Bell”, “Replay b-Bell-Plum”) are aligned with the winning line LN. In addition, when the two reels are stopped, the winning upper bell cannot be stopped on the winning line L (if the left bell is 1, “Replay b-Cherry a / Cherry b—Rotating”, “ Replay b-rotating-cherry a / white 7 / BAR "," replay a-plum-rotating "," replay a-rotating-plum "), the timing at which the third stop reel was stopped Regardless, stop the “bell” in the middle of the third stop reel, and the combination of the transition outcomes (if left bell 1, “Replay b-Cherry a / Cherry b-Bell”, “Replay b-Bell-” Cherry a / White 7 / BAR ”,“ Replay a-Plum-Bell ”, and“ Replay a-Bell-Plum ”) are aligned with the winning line L. When the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, combinations of “other than bell-bell-bell”, “other than bell-bell-bell”, and “other than bell-bell-bell” are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  For this reason, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type is not known, it is not possible to intentionally select the stop order according to the type, and if the stop order matches, the middle bell is definitely won By doing so, medals can be obtained with certainty, but if the stopping order does not match, medals can be obtained only at a certain rate. In particular, in RT0 and RT2, since the transition point stops when the stop order does not match, if the stop order does not match, the transition to RT1 occurs at a certain rate. In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the middle bell wins at an equal rate and 8 medals can be obtained, so the player performs the stop operation in any stop order. Can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if stop operation is performed in any stop order, the transition outcome can be stopped, and even when stop operation is performed at any timing, the transition is surely performed. The timing for avoiding the exit is not present, and the stop of the transition exit cannot be intentionally avoided unless the type of the push order bell is known.

  In this embodiment, when the pushing order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the operation mode in which the middle or upper bell can be won, the transitional outcome is always stopped. However, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the middle bell or the upper bell cannot be won at the time of winning the push order bell, the transition start or miss, that is, the symbol that does not generate any winnings It may be configured to stop a combination of symbols that is a combination and that is not a symbol combination that constitutes the transitional outcome.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are elected, as shown in FIG. 29, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type and stop order. For example, when replay GR1 (middle replay + promotion replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop in the left middle right, the combination of the promotion replay stops in the winning line LN, and the stop order other than the left middle right When the stop operation is performed at, the middle stage replay combination is stopped at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR2 to GR6. As shown in FIG. 29, the combination of symbols to be stopped is different according to the type and stop order. For this reason, when replay GR1-6 is won in RT1, the promotion replay wins by operating in the stop order corresponding to the type, but if the type is not known, intentionally select the stop order according to the type If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promoted replay. However, if the stop order does not match, RT1 is maintained. In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the promotion replay wins at an equal rate and shifts to RT0. Therefore, no matter what stop order the player performs the stop operation, Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR11 to 16 are elected, as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type and stop order. For example, when the replay GR11 (special replay + middle stage replay + falling replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of stopping with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the middle stage replay stops at the winning line LN, When the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop The combination of fall replay stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR12 (special replay + middle replay + fall replay + right replay) is selected and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of middle replay stops at the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the falling replays is stopped on the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In this case, the special replay combination stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR13 (special replay + middle stage replay + tumble replay + red 7 complete replay) is selected and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of tumble replay is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the middle stage replay is stopped on the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. If this happens, the special replay combination stops at the winning line LN. When replay GR14 (special replay + middle replay + tumble replay + red 7-match replay + right-up replay) is selected and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the special replay combination is When stopping at the winning line LN and performing a stop operation in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the middle stage replays stops at the winning line LN and in the stop order with the right reel being the first stop. When the stop operation is performed, the combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR15 (special replay + middle replay + tumble replay + blue 7 complete replay) is selected and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replay is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the tumble replay is stopped on the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. If this happens, the middle stage replay combination stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR16 (special replay + middle stage replay + tumble replay + blue 7-match replay + right-up replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of tumble replay is When stopping at the winning line LN and performing a stop operation in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the special replay combination stops at the winning line LN and in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop. When the stop operation is performed, the middle stage replay combination stops on the pay line LN.

  For this reason, when the replays GR11 to 16 are won at RT0, special replays are won by operating in the stop order corresponding to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type is intentionally If the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the middle replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning the middle replay and matches the stop order corresponding to the special replay. Then, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the special replay, but if the stop order corresponding to the middle replay and the stop order corresponding to the special replay do not match, the fall replay wins and moves to RT1. May end up. In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the middle stage replay wins and RT0 is maintained at an equal rate, the special replay wins and moves to RT2, and the fall replay wins. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming extremely disadvantageous regardless of the stop order in which the player performs the stop operation.

  Further, in this embodiment, RT0 is maintained when replay GR11, 12 is won at RT0, when replay GR13, 14 is won at RT0, and when replay GR15, 16 is won at RT0. The stop order (first stop reel) in which the replay is won differs from the stop order (first stop reel) in which the special replay that moves to RT2 is won. In addition, when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained is the same, but when the replay GR11 is won and the replay GR12 The stop order (first stop reel) in which the special replay for shifting to RT2 is won is different from the case where is won. The same applies when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0 and the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained is specified, the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 from the stop order cannot be specified.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR21 to 23 are elected, as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped is different according to the type and stop order. For example, when replay GR21 (red 7-match replay + red 7 missed replay + promotion replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel or the middle reel is the first stop, the red 7-match replay or When the combination of red 7 missed replay stops at the winning line LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop, the promoted replay combination stops at the winning line LN. The same applies to the replays GR22 and 23, and as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type and the order of stoppage. For this reason, when replay GR21-23 is selected in RT2, red 7-match replay or red 7 missed replay is won by operating in order of stop according to the type. However, if the stop order matches, RT2 can be maintained by winning the red 7-match replay or red 7 missed replay, but if the stop order does not match The promotion replay may win and move to RT0. In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the red 7-match replay or red 7 missed replay wins and maintains RT2 at an equal rate, so the player stops in any stop order. Even if the operation is performed, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR24 to 26 are elected, as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type and stop order. For example, if Replay GR24 (Blue 7 Match Replay + Blue 7 Missing Replay + Promotion Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel or middle reel as the first stop, When the combination of the blue 7 missed replay stops on the pay line LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop, the promoted replay combination stops on the pay line LN. The same applies to the replays GR25 and 26, and as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped is different according to the type and stop order. For this reason, when the replay GR24-26 is selected in RT2, a blue 7-match replay or a blue 7 missed replay is won by operating in the order of stop according to the type. If the stop order matches, the RT2 can be maintained by winning a blue 7-match replay or blue 7 missed replay, but if the stop order does not match The promotion replay may win and move to RT0. In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the blue 7-match replay or blue 7 missed replay wins and maintains RT2 at an equal rate, so the player stops in any stop order. Even if the operation is performed, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, it is controlled to either RT0 to RT4 or bonus (RB in RB or BB). RT0 shifts by winning a promotion replay at RT1 and RT2. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or transitions to RT2 by winning the special replay, or the special role is won And it complete | finishes by transferring to RT4. The medal payout rate per game exceeds 100% when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop according to the navigation notification, and becomes 100% or less when the navigation notification is not executed. RT1 shifts at RT0, RT2, RT3 when a fall replay is won or when a transition is stopped. Then, RT1 ends by shifting to RT0 by winning a promotion replay or shifting to RT4 by winning a special role, regardless of the number of games since shifting to RT1. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. RT2 shifts by winning a special replay at RT0. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT2, RT2 transitions to RT0 due to the promotion replay winning, transitions to RT1 due to the stop of the transitional outcome, or transitions to RT4 due to the winning of special role. That's it. The medal payout rate per game exceeds 100% when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop according to the navigation notification, and becomes 100% or less when the navigation notification is not executed. RT3 shifts to the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, RT3 is terminated by transitioning to RT1 by stopping the transition or regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT3, or by transitioning to RT4 by winning a special role. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. RT4 shifts by winning special roles (BB, RB) in RT0-3. RT4 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT4 wins and shifts to a bonus (BB or RB) regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% both when the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification and when the navigation notification is not executed. RB shifts due to RB winning in RT4. Then, the RB ends when 12 games are digested or the game is won six times. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%. BB shifts by winning BB at RT4. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the BB exceeds a specified number (316 in this embodiment) regardless of the number of games since the transition to the BB. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

  Among RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. RT0, RT2 and RT4 of RT0-4 have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and RT3. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. RT0, 2 of RT0, 2, 4 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT4. RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that there is a high possibility that the number of ART games described later will be added.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification for notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the notification target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits an internal winning command to the sub control unit 91. Thus, the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91 is executed. The notification target combination according to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when pushing RT, push order bell, when replaying GR11 to 16 when pushing RT, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. Pushing bell. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute a navigation effect. The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The navigation notification mode will be described in detail later.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when informing the stop order of the left middle right stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. In addition, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output. When the stop order in which the left reel is first stopped is notified, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the stop switch stop order is output. To do. In particular, when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are won at RT2 and the stop order in which the red 7 complete replay, red 7 missing replay or blue 7 complete replay, blue 7 missing replay wins is notified, the stop order image described above. In addition, an image prompting a stop operation at a timing targeting red 7 and blue 7 is also displayed on each reel, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable in an identifiable manner. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 16 is won at RT0, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or special replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won in RT2 and the number of guaranteed games to be described later remains, the stop order in which the red 7 uniform replay and red 7 missed replay wins is identifiable. Further, when any one of the replays GR24 to 26 is won at RT2 and the number of guaranteed games to be described later remains, the stop order in which the blue 7 uniform replay and the blue 7 missed replay wins is identifiable.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win a promotion replay at RT1 and shift to RT0, or win a middle bell at RT0 by performing stop operations in the order of stop according to the navigation effect. Maintaining RT0 by winning middle replay, winning special replay and moving to RT2, avoiding falling replay winning, winning middle bell, and avoiding stopping transition Yes, in RT2, red 7 complete replay, red 7 spill replay, blue 7 complete replay, blue 7 spill replay can be awarded to maintain RT2, middle bells can be awarded, and transitional stops can be avoided. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls to ART (a state controlled by AT at RT0) when the lottery condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell win). ART lottery to determine whether or not. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery and controls the ART when the precursor period ends.

  When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT0 is also referred to as a preparation state. The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification, so stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after the transition to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won is notified, so that the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that 8 medals can be reliably obtained. It becomes possible.

  The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the promotion replay wins at RT1, and starts the ART control. Accordingly, the main control unit 41 sets the predetermined number of games as the number of remaining ART games allocated to the RAM 91c, and starts counting the number of remaining ART games. After the ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won will be notified, so it is possible to reliably acquire 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition event and winning the fall replay and avoiding the transition to RT1. In addition, when the extra state lottery described later is not won, the stop order for winning the middle stage replay when the replays GR11 to 16 are won is notified by the navigation notification, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. This makes it possible to maintain the RT0 by winning the middle stage replay.

  Further, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and when the remaining number of games becomes 0, the AT control is terminated. As a result, the navigation notification is not executed, so it becomes impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it is impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR11-16. By shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning the fall replay, a series of AT and ART controls are completed.

  Also, after the start of ART, if the lottery condition (winning of watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, common bell) is satisfied before the remaining number of games becomes 0, it is determined whether or not to increase the number of ART games. Add lottery. When the winning lottery is won, an ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is added to the remaining number of ART games.

  In addition, after the start of ART, when the lottery condition (strong cherry winning) is satisfied before the remaining number of games becomes 0, the state shifts to an added state in which the probability that the number of ART games will be added is higher than during ART. Addition state lottery to determine whether or not. Then, when winning the extra state lottery, the stop order for winning the special replay at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 16 is notified by navigation notification, and by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order It is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay.

  When shifting to RT2 due to winning the added state lottery, the ART is interrupted, and the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted, and the added state is shifted. The added state continues until the promotion replay wins or the transitional game stops, and during that time, every time any role wins, the ART game number lottery is performed, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is determined. Add to the number of remaining games in ART. In particular, when the red 7 replay or red 7 missed replay is won, the average number of games won in the ART game number lottery is set higher than when other roles win, and the blue 7 replay or blue 7 When the missed replay wins, the average number of games won in the ART game number lottery is set higher than when the red 7 replay or red 7 missed replay wins.

  In the added state, until the guaranteed number of games is reached, the stop order for winning the red 7 replay or red 7 missed replay when the replay GR 21 to 23 is won is notified by the navigation notification, and when the replay GR 24 to 26 is won the blue 7 replay or Since the stop order for winning the blue 7 missed replay is notified by the navigation notification, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order to avoid the end of RT2 due to the promotion replay winning, that is, the end of the added state. 7 replays, red 7 missed replays, blue 7 replays or blue 7 missed replays can be won to add more games to the remaining number of games on the ART than when winning other roles. In addition, after reaching the guaranteed number of games, navigation notification is not executed when the replays GR21-26 are won, so it is impossible to avoid the promotion replay winning when the replays GR21-26 are won, and the promotion replay wins By shifting to RT0, the added state is terminated, and counting of ART and ART games is resumed.

  In addition, in the added state, regardless of whether or not the guaranteed number of games has been reached, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won is notified. As a result, eight medals can be obtained with certainty, and the stop of the transition can be avoided and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  Further, after the start of ART, if a special combination is won before the remaining number of games becomes 0, the ART is interrupted by the end of RT2, and the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted accordingly. When a special combination is won during ART, navigation notification is not performed even if the push order bell is won until the special combination wins.

  If the special role is won during ART and the ART is interrupted, the bonus is controlled after the winning special role is won, and the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, and RT1 At this time, the AT control is resumed, and the ART is resumed by moving again to RT0 through the preparation state, and the counting of the remaining number of games of the ART is also resumed.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order in which the middle bell wins by navigation notification when the push order bell is won during ART or in the added state, and ignores the notified stop order. When the stop operation is performed, the upper bell may win and RT0 or RT2 may be maintained, but the transitional outcome may stop and shift to RT1. If the transition is made from RT0 or RT2 to RT1 during ART or in an added state, the added state will end, but the ART will continue, and the number of remaining games in the ART will be decremented by 1 every time one game is completed Similarly, the stop order for winning the promoted replay at the time of winning the replays GR1 to 6 at RT1 is notified by the navigation notification, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order to win the promoted replay and from RT1 to RT0. It is possible to migrate.

  In this embodiment, when the middle stage replay that maintains RT0 at RT0 and the special replay that shifts to RT2, which is more advantageous to the player than RT0, are won at the same time, the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins and the stop that the special replay wins In the case where the order is different from the stop order, and the addition state lottery is not won, the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins is notified by navigation notification to prompt the stop operation in the notified stop order, and RT0 Is supposed to be maintained.

  In such a configuration, even if the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified by the navigation notification, there is a possibility that the stop order for shifting to RT2 from the notified stop order may be specified, and the stop for maintaining RT0 is possible. In spite of the notification of the order, there is a possibility that the operation is intentionally performed in the stop order of shifting to RT2.

  In contrast, in this embodiment, RT0 is maintained when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0, and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. When the stop order for winning the middle stage replay is different from the stop order for winning the special replay that moves to RT2, and when the replays GR11 and 12 are elected at RT0, the stop order for winning the middle stage replay where both RT0s are maintained The order is the same, but the stop order for winning the special replay that moves to RT2 is different between the case where the replay GR11 is won and the case where the replay GR12 is won. The same applies if Replay GR15 or 16 is won Going on. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained by navigation notification is specified, the stop order for winning the special replay that moves from the stop order to RT2 cannot be specified. Thus, it is possible to prevent the stop order to be shifted to RT2 from being specified when the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, the stop order for winning the middle stage replay where RT0 is maintained is the same, but when the replay GR11 is won and the replay GR12 is Not only does the stop order for winning the special replay to shift to RT2 in the case of winning, but also the stop order for winning the special replay does not match, the fall replay wins and is more disadvantageous for the player than RT0 The same applies to the case where the replay GRs 13 and 14 are won at RT0 and the case where the replay GRs 15 and 16 are won at RT0. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the special replay is narrowed down by specifying the stop order for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained by the navigation notification, the stop operation is performed other than the notified stop order. As a result, there may be a disadvantage for the player, so that the player can be prompted to stop in the notified stop order.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop order is applied as an operation mode for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained when winning the replays GR11 to 16 and an operation mode for winning the special replay to shift to RT2. The timing of the stop operation may be applied, or a combination of the stop order and the timing of the stop operation may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained when winning the replays GR11 to 16 and the special replay for shifting to RT2 In addition, although the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1, which is disadvantageous for the player than RT0, the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained when the replays GR11 to 16 are elected, special shift to RT2 When a stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the operation mode for winning a replay, any display result other than the display result for which a special replay that moves to RT2 wins may be stopped. The display result to be stopped may be configured to stop.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the replay GRs 11 and 12 with the same operation mode for winning the middle stage replay are won, the operation mode for winning the special replay is the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay when the replay GRs 11 and 12 are won. Although it is the same as a part of the operation mode in which special replays are won in different replays GR13 to 16, the special replay is awarded in replays GR13 to 16 in which the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay is different from the winning of replays GR11 and 12. The configuration may be different from the operation mode. Further, when the replay GRs 13 and 14 having the same operation mode for winning the middle replay are won, the replays GR11 and 12 are different from the operation mode for winning the special replay and the operation mode for winning the middle replay when the replay GRs 13 and 14 are won. 15 and 16 are the same as part of the operation mode for winning a special replay, but the replay GRs 11, 12, 15, and 16 have different operation modes for winning a middle stage replay when the replays GR 13 and 14 are selected. The configuration may be different from the operation mode for winning a prize. In addition, when the replays GR15 and 16 having the same operation mode for winning the middle replay are won, the replays GR11 to 14 are different from the operation mode for winning the special replay in the case of winning the replay GR15 and 16 and the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay. Is the same as a part of the operation mode for winning a special replay, but is different from the operation mode for winning a special replay in the replays GR11 to 14 in which the operation mode for winning the middle stage replay is different from the time of winning the replays GR15 and 16. It may be.

  In addition, RT2 is advantageous to the player in that it is more likely to be given benefits advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games is likely to be increased. However, for example, a configuration that is advantageous to the player in terms of a high probability of winning a specific combination, a high probability of winning a specific combination, and a high medal payout rate may be used.

  Here, the benefit advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. (E.g., winning is permitted), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player Such as the right to be notified of whether or not the player is in a gaming state, the period during which the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) Alternatively, it may be a benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet, although it is not directly advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, in RT0, the display results for maintaining RT0, the display results for transitioning to RT2, and the display results for transitioning to RT1 are all applied the display results for the re-game player to win. The display result may be a display result in which a small combination wins, or a display result in which no combination wins.

  In this embodiment, when either a small role or a replaying role and a special role (BB, RB) are won at the same time, the special role is won and carried over, and either a general role (small role or replaying role) When a special combination is won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 31, a special combination can be awarded according to the type of the small combination and replay combination selected at the same time as the special combination. There are cases where it is impossible to win a special role, and there are special cases depending on the type of small role and replaying role that are elected at the same time as the special role even if it is possible to win a special role. The operation mode in which a winning combination can be won is different.

  Specifically, if a strong cherry and a special role (BB, RB) are won at the same time (including the case where a strong cherry is won while the special role is being carried), the left reel is in the stopping order with the first stop, and “Blue 7” on the left reel can be drawn into the winning line LN, and “Cherry a” constituting the middle cherry and “Red 7” and “BAR” constituting the corner cherry are not drawn into the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed at a possible timing (the timing at which the symbols of symbol numbers 7 to 10 are located at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area of the see-through window 3)), BB is placed on the winning line LN. And “Blue 7” constituting the RB stops, and it becomes possible to align the winning combination LN with the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the middle reel as the first stop, the “bell” constituting the middle cherries and the corner cherries stops on the winning line LN and the winning special role ( BB, RB) cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and even when the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop, the middle cherries and the corner cherries are configured as “Replay a ”Stops at the winning line LN, and it becomes impossible to align the combination of the special combination (BB, RB) with the winning line LN.

  In addition, when a weak cherry and a special role (BB, RB) are won at the same time (including a case where a weak cherry is won while carrying a special role), the left reel is in the stop order with the first stop and left “Blue 7” of the reel can be drawn into the winning line LN, and “Red 7” and “BAR” constituting the corner cherry cannot be drawn into the winning line LN (the symbols of symbol numbers 7 to 10 are stopped) When the stop operation is performed at the timing (position at the reference position), “Blue 7” stops on the winning line LN, and the combination of the selected special combination (BB, RB) is aligned with the winning line LN. Is possible. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, the “bell” constituting the square cherry is formed in the middle reel, and the square cherry is constituted in the right reel. “Replay a” stops at the winning line LN, and it becomes impossible to align the combination of the special combination (BB, RB) with the winning line LN.

  In addition, when a watermelon and a special role (BB, (RB)) are won at the same time (including the case where a watermelon is won while carrying a special role), the middle reel is in the stop order with the first stop and the middle reel “Blue 7” (when the RB is elected, “Red 7”) is the timing that can be drawn into the winning line LN, and the “watermelon” that constitutes the middle-stage watermelon and the right-down watermelon is placed in the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed at a timing that cannot be pulled in (the timing at which the symbols of symbols 14 to 18 (the symbols of symbols 14 to 17 when RB is elected is positioned at the stop reference position)) “Blue 7” (“Red 7” when RB is elected) stops on the winning line LN, and the combination of the selected special role (BB, (RB)) is aligned with the winning line LN Is possible. In addition, the timing is such that the right reel can be drawn into the winning line LN in the order of stop with the right reel as the first stop, and “blue 7” (“red 7” when RB is elected), and The timing at which the “watermelon” composing the middle stage watermelon and the “cherry b” composing the right-down watermelon cannot be drawn into the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed at the timing at which the symbols 17 to 17 are positioned at the stop reference position), “blue 7” (or “red 7” when RB is elected) stops on the winning line LN. Thus, it is possible to align the combination of the winning special combination (BB, (RB)) with the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the “watermelon” that constitutes the middle stage watermelon or the “bell” that constitutes the right-down watermelon stops at the winning line LN. It becomes impossible to align the combination of the combination (BB, (RB)) with the winning line LN.

  Also, when the push order bell and special role (BB, RB) are won at the same time (when the push order bell is won while carrying the special role), the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop. In such a case, one of “bell” constituting the middle bell, “replay a” constituting the upper bells 1 to 4 and “replay b” constituting the upper bells 5 to 8 stops on the winning line. , It becomes impossible to align the combination of special roles (BB, RB) with the winning line LN. Similarly, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, any one of the symbols constituting the “bell” or the upper bells 1 to 8 constituting the middle bell. Stops on the winning line, and it becomes impossible to align the combination of the special combination (BB, RB) with the winning line LN.

  If the common bell and special role (BB, RB) are elected at the same time and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left middle right reel as the first stop, the “bell” constituting the middle bell wins the prize. Stopping on the line, it becomes impossible to align the combination of the special combination (BB, RB) with the winning line LN.

  In addition, a stop order in which a re-playing role (normal replay, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, replay GR21-26) and special role (BB, RB) are simultaneously elected and the left middle right reel is the first stop. When the stop operation is performed in step 1, any one of the symbols constituting the re-playing combination stops on the winning line, and it becomes impossible to align the combination of the special combination (BB, RB) with the winning line LN. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, either a general combination (small role or replaying combination) and a special combination (BB, RB) are simultaneously won by internal lottery, When one of the weak cherries is elected, the special role (BB, RB) that has been elected can be won by performing a stop operation in the order of stop with the left reel as the first stop. On the other hand, if the stop operation is performed in the stopping order with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop, it is impossible to win the winning special role. When the winning combination (BB (RB)) is won at the same time, the winning special combination (BB (RB)) is performed by performing stop operation in the stopping order with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop. ) If you make a stop operation at the stop order to be the first stop reel, it is impossible to win the special role that is winning. In other words, the operation mode that allows the special combination to be awarded according to the type of the general combination won at the same time as the special combination is changed.

  Next, the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described first to sixth internal winning commands are set in the ROM 41b in accordance with the winning status of the special role and the general role. The internal winning command table in which the fourth to sixth internal winning commands are set is stored for the non-notifying subject combination.

  In the internal winning command table, the first internal winning command corresponding to the notification target combination is set with different commands for each winning combination constituting the notification target combination. The second internal winning command is: One command is set for each type of notification target combination, and one command is set for each type of notification target combination for the third internal winning command.

  Specifically, the first internal winning command corresponding to each of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the first internal winning command corresponding to each of the replays GR1 to 6, and the replay GR11. To the first internal winning command corresponding to the replay GRs 21 to 23, and the first internal winning command corresponding to the replay GRs 24 to 26, respectively. 1-4, one second internal winning command corresponding to middle bells 1-4, right bell 1-4, one second internal winning command corresponding to replays GR1-6, corresponding to replays GR11-16. One second internal winning command, one second internal winning command corresponding to replay GR21-23, and one second internal winning command corresponding to replay GR24-26 The third internal winning command corresponding to special role + left bell 1-4, special role + middle bell 1-4, special role + right bell 1-4, special role + replay GR1 One third internal winning command corresponding to -6, one third internal winning command corresponding to special combination + replay GR11-16, one third internal winning command corresponding to special combination + replay GR21-23 One third internal winning command corresponding to the command, special combination + replay GR24 to 26 is set.

  In the internal winning command table, the fourth internal winning command has different contents for each of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry. The fifth internal winning command is special role + watermelon, special role. One command is set for + strong cherry, special role + weak cherry.

  Specifically, a fourth internal winning command corresponding to each of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry is set, and the first one corresponding to special role + watermelon, special role + strong cherry, special role + weak cherry Five internal winning commands are set.

  Further, in the internal winning command table, the sixth internal winning command is set with a command having different contents for each winning combination that is not a notification target combination and is not a watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry.

  Specifically, sixth internal winning commands corresponding to BB, BB + common bell, BB + normal replay, RB, RB + common bell, RB + normal replay, common bell, and normal replay are set.

  As described above, in the internal winning command table, the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are set correspondingly to the notification subject combination in which the special combination is not simultaneously won, but other than that In the winning combination, only one of the third to sixth internal winning commands is set correspondingly.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32, the main control unit 41 first reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning command setting process executed after the internal lottery (Sf1), and executes the navigation notification. (Sf2) and if it is determined that the navigation notification is to be executed in the step of Sf2, the first winning command table corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in the step of Sf1 It is determined whether or not an internal winning command is set (Sf3).

  When the first internal winning command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination in the step of Sf3, that is, when the winning combination is a notification target combination and the special combination is not won, The first internal winning command corresponding to the winning combination is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sf4). On the other hand, if the first internal winning command is not set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination in the step Sf3, the second to sixth internal winning commands set corresponding to the winning combination. Is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sf5).

  If it is determined in step Sf2 that the navigation notification is not executed, any of the second to sixth internal winning commands set corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in step Sf1. These commands are read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sf5).

  In addition, the internal winning command set in the command queue in the steps Sf4 and Sf5 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are set in the ROM 41b corresponding to the notification subject role in which the special role is not simultaneously won, In other winning combinations, an internal winning command table in which only one of the third to sixth internal winning commands is set correspondingly is stored, and in the internal winning command table, a notification target role is set. For the corresponding first internal winning command, a different command is set for each winning combination, and for the second internal winning command corresponding to the notification target combination, one command is set for each type of notification target combination, When the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification after the internal lottery, if the first internal winning command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination, 1 internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and if the first internal winning command is not set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination, it is set corresponding to the winning combination. If any one of the second to sixth internal winning commands is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but the navigation notification is not executed, the second to second set corresponding to the winning combination is performed. Any one of the six internal winning commands is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. As a result, when the notification target combination is won and navigation notification is executed, the first internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination and the stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted. When the notification target combination is won and navigation notification is not executed, the type of the selected notification target combination can be specified, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. Therefore, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 does not specify an advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning command. ing.

  In the internal winning command table, the fourth internal winning command corresponding to watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry has only different commands for each watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry, special role + watermelon, special The fifth internal winning command corresponding to role + strong cherry, special role + weak cherry, only one command corresponding to special role + watermelon, special role + strong cherry, special role + weak cherry is set, If the special role is not elected and one of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is elected, the fourth internal election that can identify whether the winning role is watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry If the command is sent but the special role is elected and either watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is elected, the special role and watermelon, strong cherry -It is possible to specify that one of the weak cherries is winning, but the winning combination is watermelon, strong cherries, weak cherries, that is, special heroes. Since the fifth internal winning command that cannot specify the stop order that can be awarded is transmitted, when the special role and one of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are simultaneously won on the main control unit 41 side The sub-control unit 91 does not specify the stop order in which a special combination can be won from the internal winning command.

  In this embodiment, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning command is set. However, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning command may be set. good.

  Next, a first modification of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the first modification, the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are set in the ROM 41b corresponding to the notification target combination in which the special combination is not simultaneously won, as in the above embodiment. On the other hand, in other winning combinations, an internal winning command table in which only one of the third to sixth internal winning commands is set correspondingly is stored, and in the internal winning command table, For the first internal winning command corresponding to the notification target combination, a different command is set for each winning combination, and for the second internal winning command corresponding to the notification target combination, one command is set for each type of notification target combination. Has been.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33, the main control unit 41 first reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning command setting process executed after the internal lottery (Sg1), and reads it at the step of Sg1. It is determined whether or not the winning combination based on the internal winning flag is a notification subject combination and the special combination is non-winning (Sg2).

  If the combination to be notified in the step of Sg2 and the special combination is not won, it is further determined whether or not to perform navigation notification (Sg3), and if the navigation notification is performed in the step of Sg3, The notified winning combination is individually identified (Sg4), and the first internal winning command corresponding to the individually notified notification role identified in the step of Sg4 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sg5).

  On the other hand, if it is not a notification target combination in the step of Sg2, or if it is a notification target combination but a special combination is won, and if no navigation notification is executed in the step of Sg3, it is set corresponding to the winning combination. Any one of the second to sixth internal winning commands is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sg6).

  Further, the internal winning command set in the command queue in the steps Sg5 and Sg6 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  As described above, in the first modification, the ROM 41b has the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command correspondingly set for the notification target combination in which the special combination is not simultaneously won, In other winning combinations, an internal winning command table in which only one of the third to sixth internal winning commands is set correspondingly is stored, and in the internal winning command table, a notification target role is set. For the corresponding first internal winning command, a different command is set for each winning combination, and for the second internal winning command corresponding to the notification target combination, one command is set for each type of notification target combination, After the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 individually identifies the winning notification target combination when the winning combination is a notification target combination and the special combination is non-winning and the navigation notification is executed. The first internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target role and the stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, while the winning role is the notification target role and the special role Is not elected but does not execute the navigation notification, the sub-control unit 91 assigns a second internal winning command in which the type of the winning notification target role can be specified but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. Therefore, when navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, an advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is not specified by the sub control unit 91 from the internal winning command. It has become.

  In the first modification, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning command is set. However, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning command may be set. good.

  Next, a second modification of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the second modification, an internal winning command table in which an internal winning command is set for each winning combination is stored in the ROM 41b. Moreover, in the modified example 2, when the navigation notification is executed for the notification target combination in the internal lottery, the lottery target combination (for example, different advantageous stop order for one type of notification target combination (for example, push order bell)) When the winning notification is individually determined for each of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4), when the navigation notification is not executed, one type of notification target role (for example, push Regardless of the advantageous stopping order, the winning combination is determined collectively as one type of lottery subject (for example, pressing order bell), and one type is used when the navigation notification is executed. One of a plurality of types of lottery objects (for example, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4) having different advantageous stopping orders with respect to the notification target combination (for example, push order bell) is won. If you choose to win, When navigation notification is not executed, one type of lottery target role (for example, push order bell) corresponding to one type of notification target role (for example, push order bell) is won. In this case, the internal winning flag having a value different from the internal winning flag set when the navigation notification is executed even if the types of notification target roles are the same is set in the internal winning command table. In addition, an internal winning flag that is set when one of a plurality of types of lottery targets having different advantageous stopping orders for one type of notification target combination is won, and one type of lottery target corresponding to one type of notification target combination Internal winning flags set when the winning combination is won, and different internal winning commands are set corresponding to each.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to perform navigation notification in the internal lottery (Sh1). When executing navigation notification in the step of Sh1, one type of navigation control is performed. The individual lottery for individually determining the winning is performed for each lottery target portion having a different advantageous stop order for the notification subject role (Sh2). In the individual lottery, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), for one type of notification target combination (for example, push order bell), lottery target combinations (for example, left bells 1 to 4) constituting the type of notification target combination of the type. , Middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4), it is determined whether or not the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range (specifically, whether or not the added value overflows). The winning of the lottery target role within the winning range is determined, and an internal winning flag corresponding to the selected lottery target role among the lottery target roles constituting the notification target role of the type is set.

  When navigation notification is not executed in the step of Sh1, regardless of the advantageous stop order for one type of notification target combination (for example, push order bell), as one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) A collective lottery is performed to determine winning in a collective manner (Sh3). In the collective lottery, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), for one type of notification target combination (for example, push order bell), for lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) that summarizes the type of notification target combination. It is determined whether or not the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range (specifically, whether or not the added value overflows). When the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range, For example, it is determined whether or not a winning order bell) is won, and an internal winning flag corresponding to the notification target combination of the type is set.

  It should be noted that, except for the notification target combination, whether or not the winning combination is determined as usual.

  Then, the internal winning command corresponding to the internal winning flag set in the individual lottery in the Sh2 step or the collective lottery in the Sh3 step is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sh4).

  In addition, the internal winning command set in the command queue in the step of Sh4 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In addition, although not shown in particular, when navigation notification is not executed, if the role to be notified is won, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery that selects an advantageous stop order from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed, The advantageous stopping order changes according to the result.

  As described above, in the second modification, the ROM 41b stores the internal winning command table in which the internal winning command is set for each winning combination, and an advantageous stop order for one type of notification target combination in the internal winning command table. An internal winning flag that is set when one of a plurality of types of lottery targets with different numbers is won, an internal winning flag that is set when one type of lottery target corresponding to one type of notification target role is won, Different internal winning commands are set corresponding to each, and the main control unit 41, when navigation notification is executed in the internal lottery, the lottery target roles having different advantageous stopping orders for one type of notification target role An individual lottery for individually determining the winning combination is performed, and an internal winning command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, while an internal lottery is performed. In the case where navigation notification is not executed in this case, regardless of the advantageous stop order for one type of notification target combination, a collective lottery for determining a winning combination as one type of lottery target combination is performed, and the internal corresponding to the winning combination The winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In other words, the internal winning command transmitted when a lottery subject with a different advantageous stop order for one type of notification target combination wins can specify the type of the notified notification target combination and the stop order advantageous for the player. The internal winning command that is sent as one internal winning command and is sent when one type of notification target combination is won can specify the type of the notification target combination that is selected, but the stop order that is advantageous to the player is specified Since it is designed to be transmitted as a second internal winning command that cannot be performed, when the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation notification, an advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is determined from the internal winning command. It is not specified by the sub control unit 91.

  In the modified example 2, the internal winning command is set when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery. However, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning flag is set. good.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command that can specify the result of the internal lottery to the sub-control unit 91, so that the sub control unit 91 specifies the result of the internal lottery and is controlled by the AT. In such a case, the stop order advantageous to the player is notified based on the result of the specified internal lottery. In such a configuration, a command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, and all the results of the internal lottery can be specified. In this case, it is advantageous for the player according to the result of the internal lottery command from the internal winning command despite the fact that the sub-control unit 91 side is improper but the main control unit 41 side has not decided to control the AT. Even if the stop order is specified and the AT is not controlled, there is a possibility that the advantageous stop order is notified.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, a state in which navigation notification is performed (in AT) when a notification target combination (push order bell, replay GR1 to 6, replay GR11 to 16, replay GR21 to 26) is won in the internal lottery. If the navigation notification is performed during non-AT), the first internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning role to be notified and the stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted, and the navigation notification is performed. If it is in a state that is not missed (when navigation notification is not performed during non-AT), the second internal winning command in which the type of the winning notification target role can be specified but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified Therefore, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, an advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is not specified from the internal winning command, so the sub control 91 side is made invalid advantageously be other than a state where the navigation notification is executing operations sequence can be prevented from being informed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell type, the middle bell that is relatively advantageous to the player is won. When the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type of push order bell, control is performed so that the middle bell is not won, and at the time of winning the common bell, regardless of the stop order, Control capable of winning the middle bell is performed. When the push order bell is won, if the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), it is advantageous for the player that the push order wins. If the first internal winning command that can also specify the stop order, that is, the stop order for winning the middle bell, is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed (when the navigation notification is not performed during non-AT), it is pressed. While a second internal winning command is sent that can identify that the order bell has won but cannot determine the stop order that is advantageous to the player, the middle bell is allowed to win, as with the push order bell, The first internal winning command corresponding to the push order bell regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed at the time of winning the common bell that enables the middle bell to win in any stop order. And push Since the sixth internal winning command corresponding to the common bell that is different from the second internal winning command corresponding to the forward bell and can identify that the common bell has been won is transmitted, the sub-control unit On the 91st side, in the situation where the middle bell can win, whether the middle bell can be won if it is not operated in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell or whether the middle bell can win regardless of the stop order can do. In particular, when it is specified that the middle bell can be won regardless of the stop order, it is possible to perform an effect suggesting the possibility that the middle bell can win regardless of the stop order.

  Also, in this embodiment, the common bell is a lottery target role that may be won at the same time as BB with a transition to BB advantageous for the player and RB with a transition to RB advantageous for the player. Since the possibility of winning BB or RB is suggested by winning a bell, the possibility of winning BB or RB is determined by an internal winning command corresponding to the common bell on the sub-control unit 91 side. Since it is possible to specify that the suggested middle bell win is won, it is possible to perform an effect that makes BB or RB win expected in such a situation.

  In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, if the navigation notification is made, it is advantageous for the player that the push order bell is won, that is, the stop order for winning the middle bell. If the first internal winning command that can be specified is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to specify that the pushing order bell has been won, but it is not possible to specify the stopping order that is advantageous to the player. While the internal winning command of 2 is transmitted, in the same way as the push order bell, the middle bell is allowed to win, and the middle bell can be won in any stop order. Regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed, the internal winning command is different from the first internal winning command corresponding to the push order bell and the second internal winning command corresponding to the push order bell. The sixth internal winning command corresponding to the common bell that can identify that the bell has been won is transmitted. However, when the notification target combination is won, if the navigation notification is performed, the notification target combination If the first internal winning command that can specify the winning procedure and the operation procedure advantageous to the player is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to determine that the notification target role has been won. The operation procedure advantageous to the player is transmitted with the second internal winning command that cannot be specified. On the other hand, the advantage display result is allowed to be derived as in the case of the notification target combination, and any operation procedure is advantageous display. When the result of the specific lottery that allows the result to be derived is obtained, the first internal winning command corresponding to the notification target combination and the notification target combination are determined regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Even if the internal winning command is different from the corresponding second internal winning command and a specific internal winning command that can specify that the specific lottery result has been obtained is transmitted, the sub-control is performed as described above. In the situation where the advantageous display result can be derived on the part 91 side, the advantageous display result can be derived regardless of the operation procedure, unless the advantageous display result can be derived unless the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target combination is operated. Can be specified.

  For example, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, if the navigation notification is performed, the first internal winning command that can specify that the replays GR1 to GR6 have won and the operation procedure advantageous to the player is transmitted. If the navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to specify that the replays GR1 to GR6 have been won, but the operation procedure advantageous to the player is not specified, while the second internal winning command is transmitted. As with the replays GR1 to GR6, navigation notification is executed when the winning result of the promotion replay is allowed and a specific lottery result that allows the promotion replay to be derived in any operation procedure is obtained. Regardless of whether or not the first internal winning command corresponding to the replays GR1 to 6 and the second internal winning command corresponding to the replays GR1 to 6 are different. A winning command, even if a particular internal winning command which can be specified that a particular lottery results are configured to be transmitted, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  Also in such a configuration, a lottery result that a specific lottery result may be won at the same time as a BB accompanied by a transition to BB advantageous for a player and an RB accompanied by a transition to RB advantageous for a player. It is preferable that there is a possibility that winning display results such as promotion replay are derived by this, so that it may be suggested that BB or RB is won. In this situation, it is possible to specify that the derivation of the advantageous display result suggesting the possibility of winning of BB or RB is permitted by the specific internal winning command corresponding to the specific lottery result. It is also possible to produce an effect that expects winning of RB or RB.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order is applied as an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player when the notification target role is elected, but an operation procedure that operates at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, Any operation procedure that is operated in any one of the stop orders, or an operation procedure based on a combination thereof may be applied as an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the type of the selected notification target combination and the stop order advantageous for the player can be specified. If the internal winning command is transmitted and navigation notification is not performed, the type of the winning notification target role can be specified, but the stop order advantageous for the player cannot be specified. When the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side by being transmitted, an advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery is not specified from the internal winning command. In this case, when the notification target combination is won, regardless of whether or not navigation notification is performed, the type of the notified notification target combination can be specified, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. If the navigation notification is performed, an advantageous procedure command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous for the player according to the type of the winning notification target role is transmitted separately from the internal winning command. On the other hand, if the navigation notification is not performed, the advantageous procedure command is not transmitted, and if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantage corresponding to the result of the internal lottery from the command is performed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a specific stop order is not specified.

  In addition, when the notification target role is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, an internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target role and the stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted, If navigation notification is not performed, the internal winning command is not transmitted, and if navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, an advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is specified from the command. It is good also as a structure which is not done.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the advantageous operation procedure includes a plurality of procedures (for example, in the replays GR1 to GR6, the first The operation procedure in which the stop reel is in the correct order and the second stop reel is also in the correct order) is notified of all of the multiple procedures, and the multiple procedures from the first internal winning command transmitted at that time However, when a notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, in the case of performing partial navigation notification that notifies only a part of the operation procedures among advantageous operation procedures consisting of a plurality of procedures ( For example, when only the first stop reel that is the correct answer is notified, when the advantageous operation procedure is a specific stop order and a specific timing, only the stop order or timing is notified. For example, the internal winning command may be transmitted so that only a part of the advantageous operation procedure notified by the partial navigation notification can be specified. In the state where only a part of the advantageous operation procedure is notified, not all of the advantageous operation procedures corresponding to the result of the internal lottery are specified from the internal winning command, so that the sub-control unit 91 side is illegal. Even if it is made, it is possible to prevent all of the advantageous operation procedures from being notified except in a state where the navigation notification in which all of the advantageous operation procedures are notified is executed.

  Further, in principle, the notification target combination in the present embodiment is different in the operation procedure for deriving the advantageous display result according to the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination, and the advantageous display result can be derived. A lottery result whose operation procedure does not change even if it is a random lottery result (for example, a role that may be missed depending on the operation timing of watermelon, horn cherry, etc.) is not a notification target role. In addition, even if the operation procedure for deriving the advantageous display result according to the lottery target role is different, the lottery result for deriving the chance item etc. by deliberately triggering the missed event (for example, if the chance item is missed) A lottery result that is not intended to affect the player's advantage due to the presence or absence of a notification, such as a single winning combination, etc., may not be subject to notification, and if such a lottery result is obtained The configuration may be such that the first internal winning command that can identify the type of winning combination and the operation procedure advantageous to the player is transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the notification target combination is won, the advantage display result (which is always advantageous to the player when operated by the operation procedure corresponding to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination) ( (The middle bell, promotion replay, special replay, etc.) are derived, but when operated in accordance with the operation procedure corresponding to the type of the lottery target part constituting the notification target combination, the lottery further constituting the notification target part Advantageous display results are derived when operated in a specific operating procedure that does not vary depending on the type of the target role, and advantageous when the derived operating means is operated in an operating procedure other than the specific operating procedure. Control for deriving a display result other than the display result may be performed. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not vary depending on the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination is, for example, operated in the stop order according to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination. And an operation procedure operated at a specific operation timing, an operation timing according to the type of a lottery target combination constituting a notification target combination in one reel, and an operation operation at a specific operation timing in another reel. This corresponds to the operating procedure.

  Also, in this embodiment, as with the push order bell, the middle bell wins when the left reel is operated at a specific timing, regardless of the stop order, when the common bell is allowed to win the middle bell. The configuration may be such that when the common bell is won, the middle bell is always won regardless of the stop order and the operation timing.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the notification target combination is won, a medal is given as an advantageous display result derived when operated in accordance with the operation procedure corresponding to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination. A winning mode for a small role accompanied, a winning mode for a re-gamer with a transition to a gaming state (RT0, RT2) advantageous to the player, and a winning mode for a re-gamer maintaining a gaming state (RT0) advantageous to the player However, the display results that are advantageous to the player are the provision of medals and replays, and the provision of medals and replays to other display results that do not involve the transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the players. , A display result accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player, a display result accompanied by the addition of more medals relative to other display results accompanied by the provision of medals, a privilege (ART or the like) advantageous to the player With grant Display results with grant of benefits for other display results that are not present, display results that maintain the current gaming state relative to other display results that involve a transition to a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player, or current gaming state May be a display result accompanied by a transition to an advantageous gaming state.

  Here, the benefit advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. (E.g., winning is permitted), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player Such as the right to be notified of whether or not the player is in a gaming state, the period during which the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) Alternatively, it may be a benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet, although it is not directly advantageous to the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified by both the navigation notification controlled on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect controlled on the sub control unit 91 side. It may be configured such that an operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified only by a navigation effect controlled on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In the present embodiment, when a strong cherry or a weak cherry and a special combination are simultaneously won, it is possible to win a special combination by performing a stop operation in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop. Yes, when the watermelon and the special combination are won at the same time, it is possible to win the special combination by performing the stop operation in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop. For this reason, if a strong cherry or a weak cherry and a special combination are won simultaneously, or if a watermelon and a special combination are selected at the same time, a special will be made when the player performs the first stop operation. It is determined whether or not the stop order is such that the winning combination can be won.

  Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop order is such that the special combination can be won when any of the watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry and the special combination are simultaneously won by the internal lottery. A confirmation command that can specify whether the winning combination at the same time as the special combination is a watermelon, a strong cherry, or a weak cherry when confirmed, that is, when the first stop operation is performed Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  As the start operation is performed, the main controller 41 starts the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and then performs a confirmation command setting process at the first stop. In the confirmation command setting process, as shown in FIG. 36, the internal winning flag is read (Si1), whether the special role (BB, RB) is won (Si2), and any of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry It is determined whether or not is winning (Si3).

  If it is determined in the steps of Si2 and Si3 that one of the special roles (BB, RB) and any combination of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry is not won, the confirmation command setting process is terminated. Let On the other hand, if it is determined that the special combination (BB, RB) and any combination of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are winning, the combination that is won simultaneously with the special combination (BB, RB) A confirmed command that can specify whether the water is a watermelon, a strong cherry, or a weak cherry is set in the command queue (Si4). The confirmation command set in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  As described above, when the special combination (BB, RB) and any combination of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are simultaneously selected, the main control unit 41 is special when the start operation is performed. It is possible to specify that a role and one of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are winning, but the winning role is watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry The fifth internal winning command that cannot be specified is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and then the first stop operation is performed, so that any of the combinations of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry is won. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 receives the fifth internal winning command at the start of the game, so that the special combination and any combination of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are selected. However, it is not possible to determine whether the winning role is watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry, and the winning role is watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry However, after receiving the confirmation command at the time of the first stop, the winning combination is watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry after that. Can be specified, and it is possible to produce effects according to whether the winning combination is watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry.

  For example, when a special combination and any combination of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are won, at the start of the game, by receiving a fifth internal winning command, FIG. 37 (a) As shown in Fig. 4, after performing the performance suggesting that either watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is winning, and after receiving the confirmation command at the first stop, If the winning combination is strong cherry or weak cherry by specifying whether is a watermelon, strong cherry or weak cherry, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), strong cherry or weak cherry If an effect that suggests winning of cherry is executed and the winning combination is watermelon, an effect that suggests winning of watermelon can be executed as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the possibility that a privilege will be given depends on whether a watermelon is won, a strong cherry is won, or a weak cherry is won (for example, the simultaneous winning ratio with a special role is different) When the game is started, the fifth internal winning command is received to execute an effect suggesting the possibility that the privilege has been given, and then the confirmation command is received at the first stop. After that, if the winning role is a strong cherry by specifying whether the winning role is a watermelon, a strong cherry or a weak cherry by a confirmation command, a privilege is granted when the strong cherry is won If the winning role is a weak cherry, a privilege may be granted when the weak cherry is won. If the winning role is a watermelon, a privilege may be granted when the watermelon is won. To select the effect corresponding, it is possible to change the selectivity.

  In this embodiment, when a special combination (BB, RB) and a combination of strong cherry and weak cherry are elected as a general combination, the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop. While it is possible to win the special role elected in, if the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop, the special role elected is won. When a special combination (BB, RB) and a watermelon are elected as a general combination by internal lottery, the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop. While it is possible to win the special role that was won in the above, if the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, it is not possible to win the special role that has been won. Possible configurations, ie special roles A configuration in which the operation mode which makes it possible to winning the special combination varies depending on the type of the general role of the elected simultaneously.

  In such a configuration, in the internal lottery, when the special combination (BB, RB) and any combination of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon are won, the first stop operation is performed after the start operation is performed. Before being performed, when an internal winning command that can specify which role of strong cherry, weak cherry, or watermelon has been won is sent to the sub-control unit 91, if an illegal act is given to the sub-control unit 91, There is a possibility that an operation mode in which a special combination is likely to be won unintentionally is specified.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the start operation when the special combination (BB, RB) and any combination of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon are won in the internal lottery. It is possible to specify that special roles (BB, RB) are elected when performed, and it is possible to identify that either watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is elected, but watermelon, strong Since a fifth internal winning command that cannot be specified as to which of cherry or weak cherry is won is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated, a special role (BB, RB) It can be prevented that any one of the watermelon, the strong cherry, and the weak cherry is elected simultaneously, that is, the operation mode capable of winning the special role is specified.

  In addition, although the fifth internal winning command cannot identify whether watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry was won, it can be specified that either watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry was won. By receiving the fifth internal winning command 91, in addition to winning the special role, it is possible to perform an effect corresponding to the winning of either watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry.

  In this embodiment, the stop order is different so that the special combination can be awarded according to the type of the general combination selected at the same time as the special combination, but at least the type of the general combination selected simultaneously with the special combination Depending on the type of operation in which the special role can be won, the operation mode is different, that is, the operation timing is different so that the special role can be awarded according to the type of the general role selected at the same time as the special role, special The combination of the stopping order and operation timing that allows the special combination to be awarded according to the type of the general combination selected at the same time as the combination is different, and the operation mode that allows the special combination to be won is not specified. If it is the structure which transmits the command which can be performed, it can prevent specifying the operation mode which can be made to win a special combination even if fraud is given to the sub-control part 91.

  Also, in this embodiment, the operation mode that makes it possible to win a special combination according to the type of the general combination won at the same time as the special combination is different, but the type of the general combination selected at the same time as the special combination Depending on the type of operation that makes it easy to win special roles depending on the type, for example, the type of general role that is won at the same time as the special role, the order of stoppages that can cause the special symbols to be stopped is relatively different. If the configuration is such that a command in which an operation mode that makes it easy to win a special role cannot be specified is transmitted, an operation mode in which the special role is easy to win even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated is specified. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any special combination (BB, RB) has been won and whether any of the general combinations has been won, or any of the general combinations The first to sixth internal winning commands that can be specified as not being won can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but the main control unit 41 is selected by a special role (BB, RB). The command regarding whether or not and the command regarding whether or not the general combination is elected may be transmitted separately, and even in such a configuration, the special combination (BB, RB), strong cherry, When either a weak cherry or watermelon role is won at the same time, it can be specified that either a watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry wins a command regarding whether or not a general role is won. Watermelon -By choosing a command that cannot be specified as to which of the weak cherries, the special role (BB, RB), watermelon, strong cherry even if the sub-control unit 91 is fraudulent, as in this embodiment. Thus, it is possible to prevent an operation mode in which one of the weak cherries has been won simultaneously, that is, the special mode in which the special role is easy to win.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 wins a special combination (BB, RB) and any combination of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon in the internal lottery, a start operation is performed. It is possible to identify that the special role (BB, RB) is elected, and it is possible to identify that one of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is elected, but watermelon, strong cherry, Although it is the structure which transmits the 5th internal winning command which cannot specify which weak cherry was elected to the sub-control part 91, the main control part 41 is a special part (BB, RB) and strong cherry. , A weak cherry, or a watermelon role is elected, it is possible to specify that the special role is elected, but it is not possible to specify whether the general role is won or not. An internal winning command that can specify only that it has been won may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Even in such a configuration, in the internal lottery, a special role (BB, RB), An operation that allows a special combination (BB, RB) to be won based on an internal winning command on the side of the sub-control unit 91 when any combination of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon is simultaneously won. Since the mode cannot be specified, it is possible to prevent the specification of an operation mode that can win a special combination even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated.

  In addition, although it is not possible to specify that either strong cherry, weak cherry or watermelon is won from the internal winning command, it is possible to specify that the special role has been won, so the directing according to the special role being won It can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 operates when the special combination (BB, RB) is won and the common bell or normal replay is simultaneously selected as a general combination, that is, in any operation mode. However, when a general combination that cannot win a special combination is elected, a sixth internal winning command that can individually identify the selected general combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Unlike the case where a special role and one of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry are elected at the same time, the difficulty level for winning the special role varies depending on the operation mode, such as special role and common bell or normal replay. If it is a case where a general role is not selected, the sub-control unit 91 side can identify not only the special role but also the selected general role individually. , Special Or General Auditor is elected along with the role, any of or general officers are elected, the effect can be carried out in accordance with the.

  In this embodiment, the special combination (BB, RB) is won, and the general combination that cannot win the special combination regardless of the operation mode is selected. In this configuration, the sixth internal winning command that can individually identify the general combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the special combination (BB, RB) is selected. However, it is possible to win a special role that does not change the difficulty level of winning a special role regardless of the operation mode, for example, a configuration symbol with a special symbol pull-in range in any reel. The winning combination is a general role that does not overlap with the pull-in range of any of the reels. Special role for general roles A possible sixth internal winning command may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and even in such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 side not only wins the special role but also the general role that is won Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect according to whether the special role is won, the general role is won together with the special role, or which general role is won.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the first stop operation when the special combination (BB, RB) and any combination of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are simultaneously won. When a determination is made, that is, when it is determined whether or not the stop order is such that a special role can be won, a confirmation command that can specify whether a role of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is won Since it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, even if fraud is applied to the sub-control unit 91 side, it is possible to prevent the identification of an operation mode that can win a special role, and to make a strong cherry together with the special role Can be performed on the side of the sub-control unit 91 according to whether or not a weak cherry is simultaneously won or a watermelon is simultaneously won.

  In this embodiment, when a special combination (BB, RB) and any combination of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry are simultaneously selected, a special operation is performed when one stop operation is performed. Although it is the structure which determines whether it is the operation mode in which a winning combination can be won, also in the structure which determines whether it is the operation mode in which a special role can be won after a 2nd stop operation Well, in such a configuration, if the configuration is such that a confirmation command is transmitted after the timing at which it is determined whether or not the operation mode is capable of at least winning a special role, it is illegal to the sub-control unit 91 side. Even if is given, while preventing the operation mode that can win the special role to be specified, whether the strong cherry and the weak cherry are simultaneously won with the special role, Watermelon won simultaneously Runoka, effect corresponding to the can be performed in the sub controller 91 side.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the special role and the general role are elected at the same time, the control is performed so that the general role is drawn with priority over the special role, so that it depends on the type of the general role won at the same time as the special role. Thus, the operation mode enabling the special role to be won is changed. For this reason, when performing control that draws in the general role in preference to the special role, the general role whose degree of difficulty for winning the special role will change over the general role when elected at the same time as the special role. By controlling the drawing of the special role with priority, the operation mode that allows the special role to be awarded according to the type of the general role won at the same time as the special role may not be changed. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the identification of an operation mode capable of winning a special combination even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated.

  In addition, in such a configuration, when control is performed to draw the general role in preference to the special role, for the general role that does not change the difficulty level for winning the special role, It is good also as a structure which performs control which draws in a special role in priority over the said general role, and it is good also as a structure which performs control which draws in the said general role in priority over a special role.

  In this embodiment, in any gaming state, when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” is aligned on the winning line LN, the right-down watermelon is awarded, and at this time, the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” It can be aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, “watermelon” is arranged on one of “blue 7” in addition to the upper stage of “bell” constituting the right-down watermelon in the left reel, and the winning line LN is arranged in the left reel. Not only when the “bell” constituting the right-down watermelon stops, but also when “blue 7” stops on the winning line LN in the left reel, the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is the same as the right-down watermelon. Is a stop mode that can be aligned with the invalid line LM3. However, even if the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned with the invalid line LM3, the right-down watermelon is not a prize.

  In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 controls so that the “watermelon” one above the “bell” can be stopped at the upper stage on the left reel when the right-down watermelon is won. While the upper “watermelon” is controlled so that it does not stop in the upper stage, when a right-down watermelon is not elected, a special role is elected, and there is a possibility that a privilege advantageous to the player may be given. By controlling the "watermelon" one above "Blue 7" to stop on the left reel on condition that the combination is elected, the right-down watermelon cannot win on the left reel. It suggests that there is a possibility that special benefits will be given to the player, such as the special role being won by the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” being in a stop mode that can be aligned with the invalid line LM3 can do.

  In addition, when the right-down watermelon is not elected, the left reel is selected on the condition that a special role is elected and that a specific role that may give a privilege advantageous to the player is elected. Control so that the “watermelon” on top of “Blue 7” can stop, and the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination listens to the invalid line LM3 but does not eventually align As a result of hearing the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination on the invalid line LM3, there is a possibility that special benefits will be given to the player, such as a special role being won, etc. Etc. can be suggested.

  In addition, when the right-down watermelon is not elected, the left reel is selected on the condition that a special role is elected and that a specific role that may give a privilege advantageous to the player is elected. By controlling so that the “watermelon” above “Blue 7” can be stopped, and the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” can be aligned with the invalid line LM3, “watermelon-watermelon-” When the combination of “Watermelon” is aligned with the invalid line LM3, unlike the right-down watermelon, the medal is not paid out, the medals different from the right-down watermelon payout amount are paid out, or the re-playing role is won. By doing so, it can be suggested that there is a possibility that a privilege advantageous to the player may be given, such as a special role being won.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification that notifies the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an identifiable manner according to the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the game auxiliary display 12 includes two indicators 12L and 12R that can turn on / off each of the first to eighth segments, and each segment is white, peach, yellow, orange, red It is a display that can be lit in seven colors, green and blue.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification is as follows: stop order (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right middle / left, left-- (first left stop), Since the combination of the segments to be lit is different for each of the middle- (middle first stop) and the right (first right stop)), the stop order can be identified from the combination of the segments being lit. For example, the first segment, the second segment, the fourth segment, and the sixth segment of the indicator 12L are lit, the second segment, the fourth segment, the sixth segment, and the seventh segment of the indicator 12R are lit, and the other If the segment is off, it is possible to identify the left middle right stop order. However, the combination of segments that light up in response to the stop order is not something that directly recalls the stop order, but it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of segments that light up. It cannot be easily identified without a table. In a game in which navigation notification is not performed, the fourth segment of the display 12L and the display 12R is lit to display “-” so that it can be identified that navigation notification is not performed. It has become.

  Also, in the navigation notification that is executed at the time of winning the push order bell, the segment that lights up corresponding to the stop order lights in yellow, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the middle bell wins Can be identified.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed at the time of winning the replays GR1 to GR6, the segment to be lit in orange corresponding to the stop order is lit in orange, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that the promoted replay is won. Can be identified.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed when the replays GR11 to 16 are elected, the segment to be lit in blue corresponds to the stop order, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the middle stage replay wins. Can be identified.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed when the replays GR11 to 16 are selected, the segment to be lit in green corresponding to the stop order is lit in green, and the special replay is won by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. Can be identified.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, the segment to be lit in red corresponding to the stop order is lit in red, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the red 7 uniform replay, It is possible to identify that the red 7 missed replay wins.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed when the replays GR24 to 26 are selected, the segment to be lit in pink corresponding to the stop order is lit in pink, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order. It is possible to identify that the blue 7 missed replay wins.

  In this embodiment, the eighth segment of the display 12R is lit in red so that it can be identified that ART (including AT) is being performed.

  In the present embodiment, the eighth segment of the display 12L is lit in red so that it is possible to identify that the navigation notification is being performed. The eighth segment of the display unit 12L is lit red during navigation notification, that is, when the type of notification target role won by navigation notification and the stop order advantageous to the player are displayed on the display units 12R and 12L. Therefore, even if the indicators 12L and 12R are used for purposes other than navigation notification such as error code display, whether or not the display displayed on the indicators 12R and 12L is due to navigation notification. Can be identified.

  Next, how navigation notification and navigation effects are executed will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the game auxiliary indicator 12 is in a state in which all segments are turned off except for a period until the start of the next game when there is a medal payout due to winning a small role, An image corresponding to the normal state is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the AT control starts in this state, as shown in FIG. 40B, the main control unit 41 turns on the eighth segment of the display 12R in red and starts notification that ART (AT) is in progress. To do.

  Further, when the notification target combination is won during AT or ART, as shown in FIGS. 40 (c) and 40 (d), the main control unit 41 corresponds to the game auxiliary display 12 as navigation notification. The segment is lit to notify the stop order, and the stop order command is transmitted to cause the sub control unit 91 to execute the navigation effect.

  At this time, if the winning combination is different and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, for example, at the time of winning the push order bell If the stop order for winning the middle bell is the same as the stop order for winning the middle replay when the replays GR11 to 16 are selected, the stop order is lit in the navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12 so that the stop order can be identified. The combination of segments to be performed is the same, but the winning combination can be identified by the different lighting colors. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), when the push order bell is won, the lit segment turns yellow, and the middle bell is awarded by performing a stop operation according to the notified stop order. As shown in FIG. 40 (d), when the replays GR11 to 16 are selected, the segment to be lit turns blue, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order. This makes it possible to identify that the middle stage replay wins.

  In the navigation effect, the mode of the image for informing the stop order is the same, but the winning combination can be identified by displaying the winning combination image. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), in the case of winning of the push order bell, a stop operation according to the notified stop order is displayed by displaying “Bell” in addition to the image informing the stop order. As shown in FIG. 40 (d), it is possible to identify that the middle bell has won a prize, and when the replays GR11 to 16 are selected, in addition to the image informing the stop order, “replay a / replay b By displaying “-replay a-replay a”, it is possible to identify that the middle stage replay wins by performing a stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  Further, when the remaining number of games in the ART becomes 0, the navigation stock is also 0, and the ART is terminated, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the main control unit 41 sets the eighth segment of the display 12R. The light is turned off, and the notification that ART is in progress is terminated.

  Further, in this embodiment, if the stop order of the first stop reels coincides at the time of pushing order bell win, replay GR11-16 win, replay GR21-23 win, and replay GR24-26 win, Regardless of the stop order after the stop reel, the target combination will win. That is, after the second stop reel, if the stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, it becomes possible to win the target combination. For this reason, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, the left middle right and the left and right stops are stopped at the time of push order bell winning, at the time of replay GR11-16 winning, at the time of replay GR21-23 winning, and at the time of replay GR24-26 winning. Common lighting as the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the order, lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of middle left and right and middle right and left, and lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of right left middle and right middle left Aspect is applied.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 determines not only the stop order of the first stop reels, but also the first stop reel stop order at the time of pushing order bell winning, at the time of replay GR11-16 winning, at the time of replay GR21-23 winning, and at the time of replay GR24-26 winning. The stop order after the second stop reel is assigned by lottery or the like, and based on the result of the assignment, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel is notified by the navigation effect. Yes.

  For example, when winning the left bell, the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, so that the stop order of the left middle right and the left and right middles is changed as shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b). While navigation notification is performed in the identifiable segment lighting mode, in the navigation effect, the notification mode for reporting the stop order of the left middle right shown in FIG. 41 (a) and the left / right shown in FIG. 41 (b) The stop order is notified in any one of the notification modes for reporting the stop order in the middle.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the role to be notified is elected during AT or ART, as shown in FIG. 42, the main control unit 41 relates to whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. First, the navigation notification is continued over the period from the start of the game (when the start switch 7 is operated) to the stop of all reels (when the third stop operation stop switch is released). At this time, when the small role is won, as shown in FIG. 42D, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. At this time, the payout number of medals is displayed in red, which is not used in navigation notification, so that it is possible to clearly distinguish between navigation notification and payout number.

  The navigation notification is continued over a period from the start of the game (when the start switch 7 is operated) to the stop of all reels (when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released). The navigation notification may be continued for a period from when all the reels are stopped (when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed) to when all the reels are stopped (when the switch 7 is operated).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 42A to 42D, the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, as shown in FIG. 42E, the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed. The navigation effect ends from the point in time.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a winning notification effect for notifying that when any of the winning combinations is won in the winning line LN.

  In the winning notification effect, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of the symbols arranged on the winning line LN according to the winning combination (for example, when a middle bell having the same symbols on the winning line LN wins) or the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area is invalid. Index symbols aligned on the lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, when the symbols aligned on the winning line LN do not become the same symbol, but the right falling bell etc. where the index symbols aligned on the invalid line become the same symbol, etc. wins. ) Changes the lighting state of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of), and displays an image indicating that the winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby notifying that the winning combination has been won.

  In this embodiment, as the winning notification effect, the effect of notifying that the winning combination has been won by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and changing the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is applied. You may apply the production | presentation which alert | reports that the winning combination was won by other production | presentation apparatuses, such as an audio | voice output and production effect LED52.

  The sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the winning notification effect when the winning combination is won, but is in a normal state and when the navigation notification is not executed, the promotion replay, the special replay, the fall replay, and the red seven-match replay , Red 7 spill replay, Blue 7 all-match replay, if a role other than Blue 7 spill replay wins, navigation notification is executed, and stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, and if any of the roles wins In the case where the notification effect is executed, but in the normal state and the navigation notification is not executed, the promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7-match replay, red 7-miss replay, blue 7-match replay, blue 7-spill When the replay wins, navigation notification is executed and the stop operation is performed according to the stop order other than the notified stop order. If the Re one of the winning combination has been won does not execute the prize notification effect.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b), when the replays GR11 to 16 are elected, navigation notification is executed, and when a special replay is won by performing a stop operation in the notified stop order, a winning notification is made. As shown in FIGS. 43 (c) and 43 (d), the stop order other than the notified stop order is executed in spite of the fact that the navigation notification is executed when the replays GR 11 to 16 are won, as shown in FIGS. When the stop operation is performed and the fall replay wins, the winning notification effect is not executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the configuration including the main control unit 41 that controls the game and the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to give the player. Since control to notify the stop order of the reels in an identifiable manner, that is, control to perform navigation notification, is performed, even if an abnormality occurs on the sub-control unit 91 side, the player's advantage is prevented from being affected. it can.

  Further, in the navigation notification by the game auxiliary indicator 12, for example, the same stop order is identifiable in the winning of the push order bell that the middle bell wins and in the winning of the replay GR11 to 16 that the special replay wins. Even in the case of being played, since it is notified in different lighting colors, even if the stop order identified by the navigation notification is the same, the winning combination by performing the stop operation according to the stop order notified by the lighting color at that time Can be recognized.

  Further, in this embodiment, the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification, and the liquid crystal display 51 or the like by the sub-control unit 91 is displayed. It is possible to focus attention on the stop order informed by the used navigation effect. Even when the navigation effect does not function, the stop order can be identified by using a correspondence table or the like. The notification mode that is difficult to identify immediately corresponds to, for example, a notification that notifies an identification symbol, an identification number, or the like that is determined in accordance with an operation mode such as a stop order.

  In this embodiment, the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification. However, as described in a modification example described later, It is good also as a structure by which an operation aspect is alert | reported by the alerting | reporting aspect which can identify immediately the stop order alert | reported in alerting | reporting.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 performs navigation notification by the main control unit 41, the stop order in which the liquid crystal display 51 is notified by the navigation notification in a notification mode that stands out from the navigation notification. Is controlled so as to be identifiable. By using an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to notify the reel stop order advantageous to the player in a suitable manner. Note that the notice mode that stands out from the navigation notice is a notice form in which a navigation effect is performed on a larger screen than the game auxiliary display 12 where the navigation notice is performed, a notice mode in which a navigation effect is performed by a plurality of effect devices, What is necessary is just the alerting | reporting aspect etc. which can grasp | ascertain an operation aspect immediately.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the unit 91 continues the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but in the stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed, the navigation effect is ended from the time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, and the stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the notified stop order. When the notification by the navigation notification is continued, the notification content can be confirmed thereafter, but the notification by the liquid crystal display 51 that is notified in a more conspicuous manner than the navigation notification is terminated. Can be prevented by the troublesome I think to a player in the case where the.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the unit 91 continues the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but in the stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed, the navigation effect is terminated from the point of time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, but the main control unit 41 performs the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Regardless of whether or not the game has been performed, the navigation notification is continued over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, and the sub-control unit 91 also opens the game regardless of whether or not the stop control is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. It is good also as a structure which continues a navigation effect over the period from an all reel stop, and the main control part 41 is also the period from a game start to an all reel stop, as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation alerting | reporting. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, the navigation notification is terminated when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed. As long as the stop operation is also performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the sub control unit 91 continues the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order, the navigation effect may be ended when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed. As long as the stop operation is performed in accordance with the stop order in accordance with the navigation notification, the navigation notification continues for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match the stop order in accordance with the navigation notification. On the other hand, the navigation notification is terminated from the time point when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, while the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. It is good also as a structure which continues a navigation effect over the period from a start to the stop of all reels.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the push order bell wins, when the replays GR11 to 16 win, when the replays GR21 to 23 wins, and when the replays GR24 to 26 wins, only the first stop reels have the same stop order, Regardless of the stop order after the second stop reel, the target combination will win. That is, after the second stop reel, if the stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, it becomes possible to win the target combination. Therefore, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, the replay is performed when the push order bell is won. The lighting mode of the segments that can identify the stop order of left middle right and left and right, and the stop order of middle left and right and middle right and left at the time of winning GR 11-16, when winning replay GR 21-23, and when winning replay GR 24-26 A common lighting mode is applied to each of the lighting modes of the segments that can be identified, and the lighting modes of the segments that can identify the stop order of right middle left and right middle left. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not only stop the first stop reels when pushing the bell in the push order, when winning the replay GR11-16, when winning the replay GR21-23, and when winning the replay GR24-26. The stop order after the second stop reel is assigned by lottery or the like, and based on the result of the assignment, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, without increasing the load on the main control unit 41, the stop order can be notified in various notification modes by the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, when the push order is won, the replay GRs 11-16 are won, the replays GR21-23 are won, and the replays GR24-26 are won. The lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of right and left and right, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of middle left and right, and the middle right and left, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of right and left middle and right middle and left The same lighting mode is applied to each, but the left, middle, and right stop order when pushing the bell in the push order, when winning the replay GR11-16, when winning the replay GR21-23, and when winning the replay GR24-26. The lighting mode of the segment that can identify the left and right, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order in the middle left and right, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the middle and left stop order, middle right and left It is also possible to provide navigation notification by distributing the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order in the middle right and left, and the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order in the middle right and left. good. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation effects only in the stop order of the first stop reels at the time of pushing order bell winning, at the time of winning the replay GR11-16, at the time of winning the replay GR21-23, and at the time of winning the replay GR24-26. It is good also as a structure to alert | report.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the winning notification effect when the winning combination is won, but the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. When the winning combination is performed, the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the stop order other than the notified stop order. The winning notification effect is not executed, the stop order is notified by the navigation notification, and if any combination is won in the stop order other than the notified stop order, the winning notification effect is executed. Therefore, even if the notified stop order is ignored, it is possible to prevent the player from impressing that the winning combination is won.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 43 (c) and 43 (d), although the navigation notification is executed, the winning combination in which the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the notified stop order is the same on a straight line. Or, it is a configuration in which similar symbols are not arranged, but despite the fact that the navigation notification is executed, the winning combination by the stop operation other than the notified stop order is the same or similar on the straight line In the case of a combination of symbols, i.e., a role that can be recognized at first glance, by not performing the winning notification effect, the role can be won even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored. Can be prevented from impressing the player.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is not executed, if the winning is achieved, the winning combination is performed in the stop order other than the notified stop order even though the navigation notification is executed. When winning a prize, the prize notification effect may not be executed, and even in such a configuration, even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored, the player will receive a winning combination. It can prevent impressing.

  In this embodiment, the navigation notification is performed by using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. That is, since the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 that can display information other than the information related to the navigation notification, the notification means for performing the navigation notification is shared with the notification means for not only the navigation notification but also other information. can do.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is shared with the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, the notification mode displayed in the navigation notification It is preferable that the notification mode of the payout number or the notification mode of the error code is different from the notification mode (for example, a notification mode with different display colors, a notification mode in which display contents do not overlap, or the like). It is possible to prevent misrecognition of the notification content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Also, for example, when an error is detected while the game is in progress, an error code is displayed when the error is detected on the game auxiliary display 12, but the error state is not controlled until the end of the game. When an error is detected during navigation notification, it is preferable that the error code is not displayed and the navigation notification is continued until the end of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged because the content notified by the error cannot be confirmed. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to notify that an error has been detected using a segment that is not used in the navigation notification (for example, the eighth segment of the indicator 12L). It can be recognized that an error has been detected while continuing.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed by using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. Indicator 11: 1BETLED 14 for notifying that 1 bet is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 for notifying that 2 betting is set, and notifying that 3 bets are set A configuration in which navigation notification is performed using the 3BETLED 16 (for example, navigation notification instructing a stop operation of the left reel when the 1BETLED 14 is turned on, a stop operation of the middle reel when the 2BETLED 15 is turned on, 3) As described in a modification example to be described later, a navigation notification may be performed with a dedicated display.

  In the present embodiment, as an operation mode notified by the navigation notification, the operation is performed in any one of the operation orders of the stop orders of the reels, that is, the plurality of operation orders by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the plurality of reels. Although the mode is applied, an operation mode in which operation is performed at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, or an operation mode by a combination of stop order and operation timing may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation mode randomly determined from a plurality of operation modes is notified as the specific operation mode notified by the navigation notification, but the specific operation mode notified by the navigation notification is as follows. An operation mode fixed uniformly may be used.

  Also, in this embodiment, if the winning combination is different and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but the stopping order for winning the target winning combination is the same, the game assistance The combination of the segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified by the navigation notification on the display device 12 is the same. However, the lighting color is different so that the winning combination can be identified, but one is lit and the other flashes. It is good also as a structure which can also identify the winning combination by making it alert | report different by the alerting | reporting by and flashing switching speed. Further, as will be described in a later-described modification, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a winning combination can be identified by using different notification contents. In particular, when one of the lights is on and the other is flashing, the flashing switching speed is different, or the display content is different, the winning combination is different and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. If the winning combination is different, but the stop order for winning the target winning combination is the same, the winning combination can be identified even if navigation notification is performed using a single color display.

  Also, in this embodiment, the winning combination is different, and the different combinations that are derived by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order include the middle bell and the special replay, the middle replay, the red 7-match replay, or the red 7 missed replay, blue 7 complete replay or blue 7 missed replay (push order bell and replay GR11-16, replay GR21-23, replay GR24-26), ie one with a small role with medal payout, the other with replay A re-game combination with grant and a combination with game state transition is applied, but when operated in a specific operation mode, the first symbol combination is derived on one line In which the second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination is derived on one line (for example, a combination of “bell-bell-bell”). In the case of an operation in a specific operation mode, one of them is a specific symbol combination on the first line when the combination of the middle bell and the “bell-replay a-replay a” combination is obtained. In which a specific symbol combination is derived on a second line different from the first line (for example, a combination of “replay a / replay b-replay a-replay a” When the middle stage replay aligned with the winning line LN and the combination of “replay a / replay b-replay a-replay a” are aligned with the invalid line LM4, the first number is the first number. When the first small combination with the medals is derived and the other is derived with the second small combination with the second number of medals, when operated in a specific operation mode One Is derived from the first re-gamer with game state transition, while the other is derived from the second re-gamer without game state transition, operated in a specific operation mode In some cases, one of the first small combinations with the grant of the first number of medals is derived while the other is derived of the second small combination with the addition of the second number of medals (for example, , A middle bell with eight medals paid out and a horn cherry with one medal paid out), when a specific operation mode is used, one of them will derive a small role with medals given On the other hand, the other is derived from a re-playing role with replay grant or a special role with transition of game state (for example, middle bell with medal grant and middle replay with replay grant or game status BB with transition), when operated in a specific mode of operation, When a re-playing role with game grant is derived while a special role with game state transition is derived on the other side, when one is operated in a specific operation mode, one is in the first gaming state A first special combination with a transition to the second special state is derived while a second special combination with a transition to a second gaming state different from the first gaming state is derived (for example, BB with transition to BB and RB with transition to RB), combinations thereof, and the like. Further, the combination that accompanies the transition of the gaming state is not limited to the special combination, and a specific combination of a small combination, a re-playing combination, or a loss may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the navigation notification is performed so that an operation mode advantageous to the player can be identified, but the result of the internal lottery (the winning status of the internal winning flag) is displayed in an identifiable manner. (For example, a configuration in which numbers such as binary numbers, decimal numbers, hexadecimal numbers, etc., assigned for each winning combination are displayed) can be used. Etc., it becomes possible to grasp the result of the internal lottery in each game.

  Further, in such a configuration, the player does not actively recognize a test fire test or the like, so a display (for example, a set value display 24) provided inside the front door 1b or a housing is not provided. It is preferably displayed on a display provided in the body 1a. In addition, when using a display (game auxiliary display 12 or the like) that can be seen by the player, it is preferable that the display is performed in a manner that the player cannot immediately recognize.

  Next, modified examples 1 to 5 of the navigation notification will be described.

  In the above embodiment, if the winning combination is different and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stopping order, but the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, the game auxiliary indicator The combination of the segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified by the 12 navigation notifications is the same, but the winning combination can be identified by the different lighting colors.

  On the other hand, in the modified example 1, the winning combination can be identified by changing the combination of the segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified by the navigation notification of the game auxiliary display 12.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator in the navigation notification is notified in the order of stop (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right middle / left, left-- (first left stop). , -Middle- (Middle first stop), --Right (Right first stop)) and the combination of segments to be lit differ depending on the type of the role subject to navigation notification. In addition, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  By having such a configuration, the winning combination is different, and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but when the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, Even if the navigation notification is performed using the display device of the single color display, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  In the first modification, the combination of the segments to be lit corresponding to the stop order and the target role of navigation notification does not directly recall the stop order or the target role of navigation notification. It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination, and it cannot be easily identified without a correspondence table or the like. It is good also as a structure by which the operation mode and the target role of notification are notified by the notification mode which can identify immediately.

  In the said Example, it was the structure which alert | reports a stop order in the alerting | reporting aspect that it is difficult to identify immediately the stop order alert | reported in the navigation alerting | reporting.

  On the other hand, in the modified examples 2 and 3, the operation mode is notified in a notification mode capable of immediately identifying the stop order notified in the navigation notification.

  In the modified example 2, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification is the first period from the reel rotation start to the first stop, and from the first stop to the second stop. The second period changes for each period of the third period from the second stop to the third stop. The lighting mode in the first period is a letter indicating that the lighting mode of the indicator 12R corresponds to the first stop reel (the left reel is L, the middle reel is C, and the right reel is r), and the lighting mode in the second period Is a character indicating a reel whose lighting mode of the display 12R corresponds to the second stop reel, and a lighting mode in the third period is a character indicating a reel whose lighting mode of the display 12R corresponds to the third stop reel. . For example, in order to notify the middle / left / right stop order, the lighting state of the display 12R is switched in the order of C → L → r. When the stop order of the left-(when the first stop reel is left, the second stop reel and the third stop reel are arbitrary) is notified, the lighting mode of the display 12R is L → − → −. It switches in order. Thereby, the stop order of the reels can be identified by the characters represented in the first period, the second period, and the third period by the display 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification.

  Further, in any period from the first period to the third period, the display 12L has a number indicating the target role of navigation notification (push order bell is 1, replay GR1-6 is 2, middle stage in replay GR11-16. The case where the replay stop order is notified is 3, the case where the special replay stop order is notified by the replays GR11 to 16, the case where the special replay stop order is notified by the replays GR21 to 23, and the case where the red 7 uniform replay or red 7 missing replay is notified. 5. When the replay GR24-26 is notified of the blue 7-match replay or the blue 7 missed replay 6) is displayed, the number displayed on the display 12L from the first period to the third period Therefore, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  By adopting such a configuration, the operation mode is notified in a notification mode that can immediately identify the stop order and the winning combination notified in the navigation notification. Even when the device does not function, the operation mode and the winning combination can be recognized without using a correspondence table or the like.

  In the third modification, as shown in FIG. 47, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification is a first period from the reel rotation start to the first stop, and a second period from the first stop to the second stop. , And changes for each period of the third period from the second stop to the third stop. In the lighting mode in the first period, the lighting mode of the display 12L is a number indicating the type of the role to be subjected to navigation notification, and the lighting mode of the display 12R is a number indicating the reel corresponding to the first stop reel (the left reel is 1). In the first state in which the middle reel is 2 and the right reel is 3), and the lighting state of the display 12L and the display 12R serves as a guide for stopping the first stop reel (so-called position to be pushed) Is a lighting state in which the second state becomes a number (design number, 99 if an arbitrary stop position is acceptable), and the lighting state in the second period is the indicator 12L. Is the number indicating the type of the target role of the navigation notification, the lighting state of the display 12R is the number indicating the reel corresponding to the second stop reel, the display 12L and the display 12R The lighting mode is a lighting mode in which the second state, which is a number indicating the stop position serving as a guide for stopping the second stop reel, is switched at regular intervals, and the lighting mode in the third period is the lighting mode of the display 12L Is the number indicating the type of the role subject to navigation notification, the lighting state of the indicator 12R is the number indicating the reel corresponding to the third stop reel, the lighting state of the indicator 12L and the indicator 12R The lighting state is such that the second state, which is a number indicating a stop position serving as a guide for stopping the third stop reel, is switched at regular intervals. For example, in the navigation notification for notifying the stop order for winning the red 7-match replay at the time of replay GR21 winning, left-(the first stop reel is the left reel, the second stop reel and the third stop reel are optional) When “red 7” is designated as a stop position that is a guide for stopping all reels, 51 indicating the winning of the replay GR 21 to 23 and the stop operation of the left reel in the first period and red 7 of the left reel 20 indicating the symbol number of No. 2 are alternately displayed, 52 indicating the winning operation of the replays GR21 to 23 and the stop operation of the middle reel located on the left side of the middle reel and the right reel in the second period and the red 7 of the middle reel. 18 indicating the symbol number of No. 1 are alternately displayed, and 53 indicating the winning of the replays GR21 to 23 and the stop operation of the right reel in the third period and the symbol number of red 7 of the right reel And 18 shown are alternately displayed. Thereby, the stop position that serves as an indication of the stop order of the reels and the stop operation is notified by the alternately displayed numbers shown in the first period, the second period, and the third period by the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification. The winning combination can be identified by stopping operation according to the stopping order.

  For example, when there are a plurality of stop positions that are advantageous to the player, the stop position that is a guide for stopping is the most easily aimed pattern (such as “red 7”, “blue 7”, “BAR”). A symbol that is larger than other symbols, a symbol with a color that is easier to identify than other symbols, a symbol that has a watermark and appears when the reel LED 55 is lit), and a stop position that is advantageous to the player If the symbol is difficult to aim at, the symbol in the vicinity of the target is suitable.

  In addition, when the stop position that is a guide for stopping is notified by the symbol number as described above, the symbol array and the symbol number are displayed on the menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the player's operation. It is preferable that the relationship be confirmed.

  By adopting such a configuration, the operation mode is notified in a notification mode that can immediately identify the stop order that is notified in the navigation notification, the stop position that is a guide for the stop operation, and the winning combination, For example, even when an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 does not function, the operation mode and the winning combination can be recognized without using a correspondence table or the like.

  Note that the notification mode that can be immediately identified is not limited to those described in the second and third modified examples. For example, the notification procedure includes letters, numbers corresponding to the derivation operation means to be operated, initials, and reels. Symbol number that serves as an indication of timing when stopping, symbol that serves as an indication of timing when stopping the reel, characters indicating the symbol, initials, color of the symbol, etc. (for example, r7, blue for red 7) In the case of 7, it may be anything that reports b7 etc.).

  In the above embodiment, the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed.

  On the other hand, in modification examples 4 and 5, navigation notification is performed using a dedicated display.

  In the modified example 4, in order to perform navigation notification, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), a 5-digit display having 8 segments is provided exclusively, and the left of any 3-digit display is left. The stop order of the reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is notified, and the remaining two-digit display is notified of the stop position that serves as a guide for the stop operation in the first period, the second period, and the third period. The operation mode can be identified with. In addition, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence / absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In the modified example 5, in order to perform navigation notification, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), a 9-digit display having 8 segments is provided exclusively. The stop order of the reel, middle reel, and right reel is notified, and the stop position that serves as a guide for the stop operation of the left reel is notified on any two digits of the remaining six digits, and the remaining four digits The stop position that is a guide for the stop operation of the middle reel is notified on any of the two-digit indicators, and the stop position that is a guide for the stop operation of the right reel is notified on the remaining two-digit display. Thus, the operation mode can be identified. In addition, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence / absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In order to perform navigation notification in this way, by using a dedicated display device, it becomes possible to notify information such as the operation mode and winning combination etc. in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In addition, in the modified examples 4 and 5, although it is the structure which provides an exclusive display for all the displays, it is good also as a structure used together with the display which alert | reports other information about one part.

  Moreover, in modification examples 4 and 5, an indicator having 8 segments is applied. For example, three LEDs corresponding to the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are provided, and the LED corresponding to each stop time is provided. It is good also as a structure which can identify stop order by lighting. Also in this case, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence / absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In the above embodiment and the modified example, in addition to the operation mode of the reel by the navigation notification, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified operation mode. A configuration in which the operation mode is identifiable, for example, a configuration in which the operation mode of the reel is identifiable by displaying the stop order of the reel on the display by navigation notification regardless of the internal lottery result or the type of winning combination With such a configuration, for example, even with a display with a single color or a small number of display colors, it is possible to notify the operation modes of the reels corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations in an identifiable manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, navigation notification for notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is described as notification that can identify the operation mode performed by the main control unit 41. However, the operation mode is identified. As a possible notification, it is possible to execute a combination notification that notifies a winning combination according to the internal lottery result in an identifiable manner, and to be able to identify the operation mode from the notification content.

  In the role notification, as shown in FIG. 49, as the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12, the combination of the segments to be lit differs depending on the internal lottery result or the combination thereof, so that the combination of the segment being lit is changed to the reel. The operation mode and winning combinations can be identified.

  For example, when 1A is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, it is identified that the common bell is won, and accordingly, the player's stop operation can be performed at any stop order and at any timing. Since it does not affect the advantage, it is possible to identify a stop operation at an arbitrary stop order and at an arbitrary timing, and it is possible to identify a middle bell or a right-down bell as a winning combination.

  In addition, when 2F is displayed on the game auxiliary indicator 12, it is identified that one of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is won, so that the middle-stage watermelon, the right-down watermelon, the middle-stage cherry Or, in order to win a corner cherry, a stop operation within the pull-in range is required, so for the left reel, the pull-in range for “Watermelon” and “Cherry”, for the middle reel and the right reel, “Watermelon Can be identified as a winning combination of a middle-stage watermelon, a right-down watermelon, a middle-cherry or a corner cherry.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs the role notification for informing the winning combination according to the internal lottery result so that the winning combination can be identified, and the operation mode and the winning combination can be identified from the notification content. Even in this case, since the main control unit 41 performs control to notify the operation mode of the reels in an identifiable manner by the game auxiliary display 12, that is, control to perform the role notification, even if an abnormality occurs on the sub-control unit 91 side, the player In the role notification by the game auxiliary indicator 12, for example, when the common bell that the middle bell or the right-down bell can win is won, the middle replay, and the promotion replay are performed. Even when the same operation mode is identifiably notified at the time of winning replays GR1 to GR6, since it is notified in different notification modes, it is identified by the role notification. Even work mode is the same, the difference in notification manner at that time, it is possible to recognize the role that can be won by performing the stopping operation in accordance with the notification has been operated manner.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine as a gaming machine is applied. However, the gaming machine is not limited to the slot machine 1, and is not limited to the slot machine 1. In particular, a game program and a non-game program can be executed, and the above-described configuration for initializing the RAM 41c, determining a RAM abnormality at the time of activation, and calling a non-game program may be applied.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 41 main control unit 41c RAM
91 Sub control unit 91c RAM

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine capable of deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
A first notification means controlled by said game control means,
And second notification means controlled by said presentation control means,
With
Both the first notification means and the second notification means are visible while a player plays a game,
The game control means includes
Pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Means for performing control for deriving a display result, and when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode, Control is performed to derive a display result that is more advantageous to the player than when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the first operation mode, and the determination result of the prior determination unit is the second specific determination result In this case, when the derivation operation means is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode, the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the second operation mode. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result more advantageous to the player than when,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the first specific determination result, the game operation mode information corresponding to the first operation mode is notified to the first notification unit, and the determination of the prior determination unit First notification control means capable of notifying the first notification means of game operation mode information corresponding to the second operation mode when the result is the second determination result;
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result , the game operation mode information corresponding to the first operation mode or the second by the first notification unit Regardless of whether or not the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode is notified, the effect control means does not specify the first control information that is the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result. First control information transmitting means for transmitting to
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the first specific determination result and the game operation mode information corresponding to the first operation mode is notified by the first notification unit, the first operation mode is specified. 2nd possible control information is transmitted with respect to the said production | generation control means, The determination result of the said prior determination means turns into the said 1st specific determination result, The game operation corresponding to the said 1st operation mode by the said 1st alerting | reporting means When the mode information is not notified, the second control information capable of specifying the first operation mode is not transmitted to the effect control unit, and the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the second specific determination result. When the game operation mode information corresponding to the second operation mode is notified by the first notification unit, second control information capable of specifying the second operation mode is transmitted to the effect control unit. The pre-determined hand If the determination result is the second specific determination result and the game operation mode information corresponding to the second operation mode is not notified by the first notification unit, the second control information can specify the second operation mode. Second control information transmitting means that does not transmit to the effect control means,
An abnormality notification control means capable of performing control to notify the first notification means of abnormality type information capable of identifying the type of abnormality when an abnormality has occurred;
Provided value information notification control capable of performing control to notify the first notification means of added value information that can identify the number of assigned game values when a prize accompanied by the addition of a game value occurs. Means,
Including
When the second control information is received, the presentation control unit performs a second notification for performing a control for notifying the second notification unit of the presentation operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode specified from the second control information. Including control means,
The notification mode of the game operation mode information notified by the first notification means does not include the same notification mode as the notification type of the abnormality type information,
The first notification control means, when an abnormality occurs in a state that is broadcast on the first informing means a gaming operation mode information, performs control to maintain the notification of the gaming operation mode information until the game is finished ,
The first notification control unit is different from the notification mode of the game operation mode information notified by the first notification unit when the game operation mode information is not notified by the first notification unit, and the first notification unit A slot machine that controls the first notification means so as to be in a specific mode different from the notification mode of the assigned value information to be notified .

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