JP6392386B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that can generate a winning according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

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

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, a profit can be obtained that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, a slot for notifying that a special role has been won by executing an effect (so-called contradiction effect) corresponding to a winning role that has not been won in a game in which the special role is inside. A machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-167993 A

  The present invention has been devised in view of the actual situation of the above-described conventional slot machine, and its purpose is a slot that can prevent inconsistency between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result. Is to provide a machine.

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Directing means for performing,
Informing means for informing the operating procedure of the derivation operating means,
The derivation control means derives a predetermined display result combination when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result and the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation procedure, and the determination result of the prior determination means The predetermined display result combination is not derived when it is the predetermined result and the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure,
For the effect performed by the effect means, a first option image using a first color corresponding to the predetermined display result combination and a second option image using a second color different from the first color are displayed. A first effect to be displayed, and a second effect to display the first option image of the first option image and the second option image as a selection result ,
The effect means executes the second effect when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result and the first effect is executed. When the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the first effect is continued without executing the second effect,
When the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means, the notification means regardless of the variable display stop state of the variable display unit when the power supply is stopped. The notification mode of the operating procedure according to is a common return-time notification mode .

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Directing means for performing,
Informing means for informing the operating procedure of the derivation operating means,
The deriving control means is a predetermined display result combination in which the predetermined winning is generated when the determination result of the predetermining means is a predetermined result allowing the occurrence of a predetermined winning and the derivation operating means is operated in a specific operation procedure. When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result and the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the predetermined display result combination is not derived,
For the effect performed by the effect means, a first option image using a first color corresponding to the predetermined display result combination and a second option image using a second color different from the first color are displayed. a first effect, and a second effect to display as a selection result the first option image of the first choice image and the second option image included to,
The effect means executes the second effect when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result and the first effect is executed. When the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the second option image is selected from the first option image and the second option image without executing the second effect. Execute the effect to be displayed as a result,
When the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means, the notification means regardless of the variable display stop state of the variable display unit when the power supply is stopped. The notification mode of the operating procedure according to is a common return-time notification mode .

Further, the slot machine may be configured as follows.
(1) Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for deriving a display result in each of the plurality of variable display units;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation received by the derivation operation reception means;
Game state control means for controlling the game state,
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state that can be shifted from the first gaming state, and a degree of advantage over the first gaming state and the second gaming state. And an advantageous gaming state that is impossible to transition from the first gaming state and is capable of transitioning from the second gaming state,
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the prior determination means is one of a plurality of types of specific determination results, operation of an operation procedure that matches the operation procedure corresponding to the determined specific determination result When the derivation operation accepting unit accepts the specific display result combination, the specific display result combination is derived, and when the operation of the operation procedure that does not match the operation procedure corresponding to the specific determination result is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit, the specific display result Deriving non-specific display result combinations other than combinations,
The gaming state control means shifts the gaming state from the first gaming state to the second gaming state when the non-specific display result combination is derived while being controlled to the first gaming state,
The slot machine is
Notification control means for performing control to notify specific information for specifying an operation procedure corresponding to the specific determination result;
Specific information updating means for updating a notification mode of the specific information notified by the notification control means in accordance with a stop state of variable display of the plurality of variable display sections;
Backup storage means capable of holding backup data including a determination result of the prior determination means for a predetermined period even when power supply is stopped;
When power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the notification of the specific information, the variable display when the power supply is stopped based on the backup data indicating the determination result of the pre-decision means There is further provided return control means for performing control so that the notification mode of the specific information is set to a common return-time notification mode regardless of the state of change display of the part.

Further, the slot machine may be configured as follows.
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (for example, medals), and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified by each game. One game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variable display, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. A slot machine (eg, slot machine 1),
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41 shown in Sd2 of FIG. 15) for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for deriving the display result from the variable display device (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41 shown in Sd3 of FIG. 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
Derivation control means (for example, a main control section shown in Sd3 of FIG. 15) that controls the variable display device to derive the display result according to the determination result by the prior determination means and the operation received by the derivation operation reception means. 41 reel rotation processing),
Game state control means (for example, processing for controlling the transition of the RT state by the main control unit 41) for controlling the gaming state (for example, the RT state),
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a first gaming state (for example, RT3), a second gaming state (for example, RT0) that can be shifted from the first gaming state, and the first gaming state. And a gaming state having a higher degree of advantage than the second gaming state (for example, having a high probability of winning a replay), which cannot be transferred from the first gaming state and can be transferred from the second gaming state. Game state (for example, RT2),
The derivation control means includes a plurality of types of specific determination results (for example, push order bells (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, right bells A to D)). In a game in which any one (for example, left bells A to D) is determined, an operation with an operation procedure (for example, the first left stop) that matches the operation procedure corresponding to the determined specific determination result is the derivation operation acceptance When received by the means, the specific display result (for example, bell 2) is derived to the variable display device, and the operation procedure (for example, middle first stop or right first stop) that does not match the operation procedure corresponding to the specific determination result ) Is received by the derivation operation accepting means, the non-specific display result other than the specific display result (for example, the symbol combination of the missed out appearance) is derived to the variable display device,
The gaming state control means starts from the first gaming state when the non-specific display result (for example, the combination of symbols to be missed) is derived while being controlled to the first gaming state (for example, RT3). Shifting the gaming state to the second gaming state (eg, RT0),
The pre-determining means uses a first specific determination result (for example, left bells A to D) corresponding to one operation procedure (for example, the first left stop) of the plurality of types of specific determination results. A second specific determination result corresponding to another operation procedure (for example, the middle first stop or the right first stop) of the plurality of types of specific determination results with a higher probability than For example, middle bells A to D and right bells A to D are determined (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the probability of winning the middle bells A to D or the right bells A to D is higher than the left bells A to D). Is high).

  According to such a configuration, when a non-specific display result is derived in the first gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, and further corresponds to one operation procedure. Since the second specific determination result corresponding to the other operation procedure is determined with a higher probability than the probability determined to be the first specific determination result, the second specific determination is performed as long as the player operates with one operation procedure. There are many opportunities for the non-specific display result to be displayed on the variable display device without matching the operation procedure corresponding to the result. As a result, it is possible to increase the opportunity to shift from the first gaming state to the second gaming state that can shift to the advantageous gaming state, and to improve the interest of the player.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
In the game in which the specific determination result (for example, the push order bells (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, right bells A to D)) is determined by the prior determination unit, the specific determination results are handled. Further provided is a notification means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying information capable of specifying the operation procedure,
The notification means notifies the information in the second gaming state (for example, RT0) and the advantageous gaming state (for example, RT2), and does not notify the information in the first gaming state (for example, RT3). (For example, the sub-control unit 91 does not control the AT).

  According to such a configuration, in the first gaming state, information that can specify the operation procedure corresponding to the specific determination result is not notified, so that the operation procedure operated by the player and the operation procedure corresponding to the specific determination result are There are more opportunities for the non-specific display result to be displayed on the variable display device without matching. As a result, it is possible to increase the opportunity to shift from the first gaming state to the second gaming state that can shift to the advantageous gaming state, and to improve the interest of the player.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above,
Notification control means (for example, controllable to a notification state (for example, AT state) in which the information is notified by the notification means) and a non-notification state (for example, non-AT state) in which the information is not notified by the notification means (for example, AT management processing by the sub-control unit 91),
When the operation of the other operation procedure (for example, the middle first stop or the right first stop) is accepted by the derivation operation acceptance means in the non-notification state (for example, non-AT state) (for example, the sub control unit 91) N) in the process of Sc6 of FIG. 28 according to FIG. 28 includes a disadvantage generating means (for example, a penalty flag control process by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 28) that causes the player to have a predetermined disadvantage (for example, a penalty). Is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent operation by another operation procedure in a non-notification state in which information that can specify the operation procedure is not notified by causing a disadvantage. In the first gaming state, which is a state, the non-specific display result is displayed on the variable display device without being in agreement with the operation procedure corresponding to the second specific determination result by being operated in one operation procedure. Become. As a result, it is possible to increase the opportunity to shift from the first gaming state to the second gaming state that can shift to the advantageous gaming state, and to improve the interest of the player.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
When the non-specific display result (for example, the symbol combination of the missed out game) is derived during the control to the advantageous gaming state (for example, RT2), the gaming state control means The gaming state is shifted to a gaming state (for example, RT0).

  According to such a configuration, when a non-specific display result is derived during the control to the advantageous gaming state, the advantageous gaming state shifts to the second gaming state. Even if it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state unintentionally, such as when it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state in the non-notifying state where it is not notified, it can be prevented to be continuously controlled to the advantageous gaming state.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
Granting means (for example, a payout process by the main control unit 41 shown in Sd5 of FIG. 15) for giving a game value (for example, medal) based on a winning generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. In addition,
The derivation control means is one of a plurality of types of specific determination results (for example, push order bells (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, right bells A to D)) by the prior determination means ( For example, in the game in which the left bell A) is determined, when an operation of an operation procedure that does not match the operation procedure corresponding to the determined specific determination result is received by the derivation operation receiving means, a plurality of types of the non-specific display Any one of the results (for example, the symbol combination of 9 winning combinations, the symbol combination of the missed out appearance) is derived by the variable display device,
The granting unit is responsive to the specific display result based on a winning that is generated according to a part of the plurality of types of non-specific display results (for example, derivation of a combination of nine symbols). A game value (for example, 9 medals, 1 medal) equal to or less than a game value (for example, 9 medals) to be provided based on the generated winning is awarded.

  According to such a configuration, even when the operation procedure operated by the player and the operation procedure corresponding to the specific determination result do not match and the non-specific display result is displayed on the variable display device, the specific display result Since a game value less than or equal to the game value given based on the winnings generated in this way is given, it is possible to give a profit to the player.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols). One game ends when the display result is derived,
In the derivation control unit, the determination result of the prior determination unit is a specific result (for example, push order bell, push order replay), and the operation received by the derivation operation reception unit is an operation in a specific mode (for example, left In the case of winning the bell A, in the case of the operation of setting the stop switch 8L to the first stop), an advantageous display result compared to the operation other than the operation of the specific mode (for example, the bell 2 when winning the left bell A) Control to derive the display result so that the symbol combination of
The slot machine is
Informing means (for example, AT control processing by the sub-control unit 91 shown in Sp19 of FIG. 20) for informing information capable of specifying the specific mode;
Backup storage means (for example, processing by the main control unit 41 shown in Sm3 of FIG. 18, St3 of FIG. 21) that can hold backup data including the determination result of the prior determination means for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped. Processing by the sub-control unit 91),
When the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the notification of the specific information, based on the backup data indicating the determination result of the predetermining means, the change display stop state of each variable display area Regardless of the return information, the return control means (for example, Sn15 in FIG. 19) performs control for notifying the common return time specific information (for example, the common navigation image 203 shown in FIG. 36 and the common navigation image 205 shown in FIG. 37). The processing by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the program and data for executing the notification of the specific information when configured to continue the notification of the specific information even after the power failure is restored.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
The pre-determining means further determines whether or not to permit the derivation of a special display result (for example, promotion lip (replay 3)) for shifting to the advantageous gaming state (for example, RT2),
The derivation control means wins a predetermined specific operation procedure (for example, Lip A) when the determination result of the prior determination means is a special result (for example, push order replay (Lip A to D)). The special display result is derived when an operation of forward pressing is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means, and the special display is obtained when an operation of an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means. Deriving display results other than the result (for example, tumbling lip (Replay 4 or Replay 5))
The slot machine is
In the second gaming state (for example, RT0), the notification means (for example, the sub-control unit shown in Sp19 of FIG. 20) notifies the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the special result. 91 AT control processing),
When the operation of an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure is received by the derivation operation reception unit even though the specific operation procedure is notified by the notification unit (for example, as shown in FIG. Until the special condition including that the special display result is derived in the subsequent game and the transition to the advantageous game state is satisfied (for example, in the process of Sc11 of FIG. 28 by the sub-control unit 91) Y, Y in the process of Sc12 further includes a disadvantage generating means (for example, a penalty flag control process by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 28) that causes a predetermined disadvantage (for example, a penalty) to the player. .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when a display result derivation operation is performed in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
The pre-determining means further determines whether or not to permit the derivation of a special display result (for example, promotion lip (replay 3)) for shifting to the advantageous gaming state (for example, RT2),
The derivation control means wins a predetermined specific operation procedure (for example, Lip A) when the determination result of the prior determination means is a special result (for example, push order replay (Lip A to D)). The special display result is derived when an operation of forward pressing is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means, and the special display is obtained when an operation of an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means. Deriving display results other than the result (for example, tumbling lip (Replay 4 or Replay 5))
The slot machine is
In the second gaming state (for example, RT0), the notification means (for example, the sub-control unit shown in Sp19 of FIG. 20) notifies the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the special result. 91 AT control processing),
When an operation of an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit in spite of the notification of the specific operation procedure by the notifying unit (for example, as shown in FIG. Until the notification is made in the subsequent game (for example, Y in the process of Sh12 in FIG. 38 by the sub-control unit 91), a predetermined disadvantage (for example, a penalty) is caused to the player. And a disadvantage generating means (for example, penalty flag control processing by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 38).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when a display result derivation operation is performed in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure.

(9) In the slot machines of (1) to (8) above,
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols), and all of the plurality of variable display areas (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R). One game ends when the display result is derived,
The slot machine further includes respective derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results of the plurality of variable display areas,
The derivation control means responds to the predetermined result among the plurality of variable display areas in which the identification information is variably displayed when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (for example, left bell A). The variable display area is operated by operating the derivation operation means according to a specific operation procedure (for example, the first left stop when the left bell A is won) corresponding to the variable display area. To the display result at the time of a specific operation procedure (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, “Lip a” and “Lip b” are stopped at the first left stop in the symbol combination of the bell 2), and then the remaining variable display When the derivation operation means corresponding to the area is operated and the display results are derived for all the variable display areas, a combination of predetermined display results is derived (for example, winning a bell 2), and the pre-determined When the stage determination result is a predetermined result, the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, and thereafter, the derivation operation means corresponding to the remaining variable display areas are operated, and all the variable operations are performed. When the display result is derived in the display area, the combination of the predetermined display results is not derived (for example, when winning the left bell A, winning 9 or 1 or 4 winnings, or derivation of missed out) ,
The display result at the time of the specific operation procedure is the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display area where the determination result of the prior determination means is a result other than the predetermined result and the display result at the time of the specific operation procedure is derived. This is a display result that is displayed in the variable display area even when operated (for example, as shown in FIG. "Lip a" and "Lip b" stop at the first stop on the left for the pattern combination of outcome 1 and missed outcome 2),
The slot machine is
First effect execution control (for example, FIG. 35) for executing a first effect (for example, an effect for displaying the winning result suggesting screen shown in FIG. 35 (1)) suggesting that there is a possibility of deriving a combination of the predetermined display results. The second effect (for example, the winning result shown in FIG. 35 (2)) suggesting that the possibility of deriving the combination of the predetermined display results is higher than that of the first effect. Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for performing second production execution control (for example, processing by sub-control unit 91 shown in Sy3 of FIG. 34) for executing a production for displaying a confirmation screen,
When the derivation operation means is operated by the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result and the first effect execution control is performed, the effect control unit is configured to perform the second effect. When execution control is performed and the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, special control (for example, by the sub control unit 91 shown in Sy4 in FIG. 34) is performed without performing the second effect execution control. Processing, processing for displaying the screen shown in FIGS. 35 (3-2), (3-3), and (3-4)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure in which the combination of the predetermined display results is not displayed. it can.

It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the slot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a figure for demonstrating transfer from a preparatory game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game control 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 for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (main) performed according to having detected the power interruption in the timer interruption process (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (sub) performed according to having detected the power interruption in the timer interruption process (sub) by the sub control part. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in game number lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the table transfer lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in lottery mode lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the penalty flag control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the determination conditions set regarding AT when the penalty flag is set. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the bonus fixed alert determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the warning alerting | reporting process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example about provision of the penalty according to a game state, and the presence or absence of warning alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing of the specific example of the special control in a 2nd alerting | reporting period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which displays a common navigation image at the time of the electric power interruption return in AT. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which displays a common navigation image at the time of the electric power interruption return in AT. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the penalty flag control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub).

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine.

  The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L) are respectively provided. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L), "black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L)", "lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L)", "blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “region number 7 on the left reel 2L” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 on the left reel 2L)” (however, only characters are shown in FIG. 3 and the symbols are omitted) ing) In a predetermined order, it is depicted by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. A game in which a MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a predetermined number of bets determined according to the state, the number of medals paid out due to winning, and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. The auxiliary display 12, the start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the effect switch 56 are players. Are provided so as to be operable. In the present embodiment, the effect switch 56 is operated by the player in response to an operation request for an interrupt effect described later.

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games are played regardless of whether the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a bonus) and the gaming state is a gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the state.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets (credit and bet amount Settlement switch 10 operated when returning the medal used for setting), 1BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set by 1 and notifying that the bet number is set to 2 2 BETLED 15, 3 BET LED 16 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting, insertion request LED 17 that notifies that a medal can be inserted is lit, and that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is valid Start valid LED 18 to be notified by lighting, wait (a certain period from the start of the previous game (Waiting for start of rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R because there is no excess) Waiting LED 19 to indicate that it is in progress, during replay to notify that it is in a replay game to be described later An LED 20 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, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. , A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value and confirming the setting value, which will be described later, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus), which will be described later (until the reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of the BB described later (medals stored as credits are operated by the player) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless) is enabled / disabled, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the path to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening 9 for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the 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 pay line L1 (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.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

  The winning line L1 is a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line is not limited to the line indicated by L1, and may include a plurality of winning lines. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes valid and the game can be started.

  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) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, 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 the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated pay line L1, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. It is supposed to be.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped and the symbol is 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 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switch are displayed. It is possible to display symbols arranged within 5 frames including the winning line L1.

[Configuration of slot machine]
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 a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  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.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, a BET switch valid LED 21, a left, middle The right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-described hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 A power interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and a timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  As described above, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 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 receives a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91, the output control unit may control the output of the rendering 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 of the effect device is performed by both of the output control 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, mechanically driven A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling the driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 for controlling the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch circuit 96, power supplied to the slot machine 1 The power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when the voltage drop is detected and other circuits are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a In response to a command transmitted from the control board 40, various controls for effecting are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input, and a command from the main control unit 41 is acquired and stored in the buffer. Also, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. In addition, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power interruption processing according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. (Sub) is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, the process is immediately returned to the original process.

  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.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount 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 turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, power interruption processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the registers are saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit becomes 1, that is, specific data other than 0 are stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

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

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the power interruption processing (sub) is executed. In the power interruption process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and also based on data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, only data indicating a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus or a regular bonus described later) or RT0 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state (if during BB, an effect during BB, If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the normal performance in the normal gaming state, the specific performance that was being performed at the time of power interruption will be resumed the next time the power is turned on. Instead, an effect corresponding to the gaming state being backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing item, the combination of symbols of the missing item, and the missing item. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 causes RT1 (disadvantaged gaming state), RT0 (normal gaming state), RT2 (advantageous gaming state), RT3 (prepared gaming state), It is controlled to either RT4 (RT inside) or bonus state. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. That is, RT2 is a gaming state with the highest degree of advantage for the player. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all the 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. ing. In the present embodiment, for example, by being controlled by the AT, a push order replay (lip A to F) in FIG. 10 and a push order bell (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D) shown in FIG. , And the right bells A to D), a navigation effect that at least informs the pressing order corresponding to the winning combination is executed. In the present embodiment, control to the AT is possible only in the gaming state of RT0 and RT2.

  In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined end condition is that 351 or more medals have been acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later is performed, and 216 or more medals have been acquired when BB3 is performed. When RB1 or RB2 is performed, the player has won five games or some winning combination five times.

  In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0. From RT3, the gaming state cannot be directly transferred to RT2, and cannot be transferred to RT2 unless it passes through RT0 once. In addition, when the control is made to RT3 after the bonus is over, unless a missed outcome is derived, it is impossible to make a transition to RT0 indefinitely, and it is also impossible to make a transition to RT2, which has a high degree of advantage.

  Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to 3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses) among the winning combinations. , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “lip b-black 7-lip b” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on the winning line L1.

  If any of BB1 to BB3 is won, the bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 351 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 216 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from the internal winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 until winning. In RT4, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in RT1. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, after BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3.

  Even if any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these roles Never win a prize. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combination 1-8, and BB combination.

  Among the small roles, strawberry 1 is awarded when any combination of “strawberry-ANY-bell”, “strawberry-ANY-melon”, and “strawberry-ANY-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When strawberry 1 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 1 is elected, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 1 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, Strawberry 2 has “Black 7-ANY-White 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Star 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Bell”, “Banana-ANY-White 7” on the winning line L1. A prize is awarded when any combination of “banana-ANY-star 7” and “banana-ANY-bell” is prepared. When strawberry 2 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 2 is won, the strawberry 2 will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbols (“black 7” and “banana”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  One of the small roles is awarded when the combination of “bell-star 7-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 1 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, the winning combination is not made unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the one-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, melons are placed on the winning line L1 with “White 7-Mellon-Bell”, “Bell-Mellon-Bell”, “Blank-Mellon-Bell”, “Lip a-Mellon-Lip a”, “Lip a-”. A prize is awarded when any combination of “melon-strawberry” and “lip a-melon-blank” is prepared. When melon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“melon”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the melon is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When Bell 1 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 1 will win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The design of the left reel 2L (“bell”), the design of the middle reel 2C (“bell”), and the design of the right reel 2R (“bell”) constituting the bell 1 are 5 frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is because it is arranged within.

  Among the small roles, the bell 2 has “Lip a-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip a-Bell-Lip b”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of the above is complete, a prize is awarded. When Bell 2 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 2 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the bell 2, the symbols of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbols of the right reel 2R ("lip a" and "lip b") are This is because the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames.

  Next, among the small combinations, nine combinations 1 to 8 will be described. The 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations that may be won when the bell 1 and the bell 2 are missed as will be described later.

  Of the small roles, the nine-piece role 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 1 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning is made. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 2 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C composing the nine-piece combination 2 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 3 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-blank-melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 3 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 3 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 3 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 4 is won when the combination of “lip a-blank-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 4 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 4 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 4 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 5 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece winning combination 5 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 7 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 7 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C that constitutes the nine-piece combination 7 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the BB role is a role that only wins during the BB, and “Lip a-strawberry-strawberry”, “Lip a-strawberry-blank”, “Lip a-blank-strawberry”, “Lip” Any combination of "a-blank-blank", "lip b-strawberry-strawberry", "lip b-strawberry-blank", "lip b-blank-strawberry", and "lip b-blank-blank" was prepared. Sometimes wins. If the BB combination wins during BB, 9 medals are paid out. In addition, when the BB combination is won, the 9-sheet combination 1 to 8 is always selected at the same time, so if the BB combination is selected, it will not be missed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. You can win any role. Further, the winning combination with the BB winning combination only needs to include nine winning combinations 1 to 8, and in addition to this, for example, strawberry 1, 2, melon, and other winning combinations may be included.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replays 1 to 6. If you win any of the re-gamers, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of “ The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it will also be referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, if Replay 2 is won, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Since Replay 2 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it will also be referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 3 is any one of “Lip a-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip a-Lip a-Banana”, “Lip b-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip b-Lip a-Banana” on the winning line L1. A winning combination will be awarded when these combinations are available. The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting the replay 3 ("lip a", "lip b"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), the symbol of the right reel 2R ("melon", "banana") are The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, after winning the replay 3 in the state of RT0, it is controlled to RT2 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT0. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a promotion lip below.

  Also, once controlled to RT2, control to RT2 is maintained until a missed outcome is derived unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  The replay 4 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the replay 4, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") are reels 2L and 2C. 2R is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 4 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Lip a-Melon” and “Bell-Lip a-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. The left reel 2L symbol ("bell"), the middle reel 2C symbol ("lip a"), and the right reel 2R symbol ("melon", "banana") constituting the replay 5 are reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 5 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 5 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 5 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  The replay 6 is a re-playing game that is won only when the BB 2 is in the internal winning state. The replay 6 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-blank” and “lip b-lip a-blank” is arranged on the winning line L1. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames in the right reel 2R.

[Missing eyes]
Next, the missed appearance will be described with reference to FIG. As described later, the symbols that make up the bell 1 and the bell 2 cannot be drawn on the winning line L1, and further, the symbols that make up the nine winning combinations 1-8 can be drawn on the winning line L1. It is a role that is derived when it is not possible. If a missed out is derived in the gaming state of RT2 and RT3, the control to RT0 is activated.

  Of the missed items, missed item 1 is “Lip a-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-a-blank-bell”, “Lip-b-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-b-blank-bell” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 2 is “Lip a-bell-melon”, “Lip-a-bell-banana”, “Lip-b-bell-melon”, “Lip-b-bell-banana” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 3 is "Star 7-Strawberry-Melon", "Star 7-Strawberry-Banana", "Star 7-Blank-Melon", "Star 7-Blank-Banana" that are aligned with the winning line L1. , Melon-strawberry-melon, melon-strawberry-banana, melon-blank-melon, melon-blank-banana, banana-strawberry-melon, banana-strawberry-banana, Any combination of “banana-blank-melon” and “banana-blank-banana”.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “the name of the lottery subject” and the “combination of lottery subject” corresponding to the name are shown by the left two columns, and “gaming state” is shown from the left third column. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 8 and 9, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values related to the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberry A to F, strong strawberry A to F, single-sheet combination A to L, melon A to F, unquestioned bell, left bell A to D, middle Bells A to D, right bells A to D, RB1, 2 and BB1 to 3 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when a weak strawberry A to F is won, an AT combination winning process described later is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the weak strawberries A to F are AT roles for executing the AT role winning process.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberries A to F are won, an AT combination winning process described later is executed. That is, in this embodiment, the strong strawberries A to F are AT roles for executing the AT role winning process.

  A single combination A is a lottery target combination that reads out a single combination 1. The one-piece combination B is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2. The one-piece combination C is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + RB1. The single winning combination D is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 2 + RB1. The single winning combination E is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + RB2. The one-piece combination F is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + RB2. The one-piece combination G is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 1 + BB1. The one-piece combination H is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB1. The single winning combination I is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + BB2. The one-piece combination J is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB2. The one-piece combination K is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + BB3. The one-piece combination L is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 2 + BB3.

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3.

  The unquestionable bell is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 combination 1-8. The left bell A is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 4. The left bell B is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9-sheet combination 2 + 9-sheet combination 3. The left bell C is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 5 + 9 winning combination 8. The left bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 6 + 9 winning combination 7. The middle bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 6. The middle bell B is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 5. The middle bell C is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 8. The middle bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell B is a lottery target for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 5. The right bell C is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 8. The right bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 6.

  RB1 is a lottery target combination that reads RB1. RB2 means a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB1 is a lottery target combination that reads BB1. BB2 is a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB3 is a lottery target combination that reads BB3.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak strawberry A, strong strawberry A, single piece A, single piece B, melon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 2. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip B is a lottery target role that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip C” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip D” refers to a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip E refers to a lottery target for reading out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. “Lip F” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Lip H is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB2. Lip I refers to a lottery target combination that reads Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB1. Lip J is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB2. Lip K is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB3.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, the unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of the internal lottery and are sequentially read as the target combinations of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB1 in BB1 to BB3, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 + 1 piece 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 and bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 + BB are subject to internal lottery, It is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB2 in BB1 to BB3, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 + 1 piece 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 and bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 are subject to internal lottery. It is sequentially read out as the target combination of the lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values in the RB will be described.
RB 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + Melon + Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 + 1-8, Bell 1 + Bell + 9 + 1 to 8 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Bell 1 + Bell + 9 + 1 The 8 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 and the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 + melon are the targets of the internal lottery and are sequentially read as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a re-playing combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

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

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the percentage of winning simultaneously for any of RB1, 2 and BB1-3 is stronger than when winning a weak strawberry A to F The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when winning one of the strawberries A to F is higher. As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberry A to F is won and the strong strawberry A to F is won, the player can select any of RB1, BB2, and BB1 to BB1 from the reel control contents. It is possible to predict the possibility of winning simultaneously with crab.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values of each of the left bells A to D is set to “830”, and any of the left bells A to D is 830 × 4/65536 = The number of determination values is set to win with a probability of 3320/65536. The number of determination values for each of the middle bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any one of the middle bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. The number of determination values for each of the right bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any of the right bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations. Furthermore, the number of determination values is set so that the middle bells A to D and the right bells A to D win with higher probability than the probability of winning the left bells A to D.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 9, the winning probability of the re-gamer is compared for each gaming state. In RT0, “83” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “2200” is determined as the number of determination values when lip A to F are read, and determination when Lips G, H, and K are read “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT0 is 46100/65536. Of these, the replays 3 to F that may be promoted from RT0 to RT2 are included in Lips A to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 6/65536 = 13200/65536. The replays 4 and 5 that may fall from RT0 to RT1 are included in Lips A to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 6/65536 = 13200/65536. Thus, in RT0, the probability of being promoted to RT2 and the probability of falling to RT1 are set to be the same probability.

  In RT1, “6961” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when lip D to F are read, and determination is performed when lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT1 is 8478/65536. In RT1, Lips A to C are set not to win.

  In RT2, “46755” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip D to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in RT2 is 48272/65536. In RT2, Lips A to C are set not to win.

  In RT3, "8961" is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, "500" is determined as the number of determination values when the lip D to F is read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in RT3 is 10478/65536. In RT3, Lips A to C are set not to win.

  In RT4, “5018” is set as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “1000” is set as the number of determination values when the lips A to F are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT4 is 11018/65536.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning any replay is set to be higher when it is RT2 than when it is other RT states (RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4). ing. For this reason, it can be said that RT2 is a gaming state that is highly advantageous to the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than other RT states (RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4).

  In addition, in RT0, although the winning probability of replay is high, the winning probability of replay 4 and replay 5 which are falling lip is also high. Therefore, when RT is not controlled by the AT described later, the RT0 is maintained and the promotion lip is used. It is configured so that it is difficult for a certain replay 3 to win a prize and to be controlled by RT2.

  Next, in the case of RB1 in BB1 to 3, the number of determination values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is “65527”, bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1 The number of determination values for ˜8 + BB combination is set to “9” and is set to win with high probability.

  When RB2 is in BB1-3, the number of determination values for strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is set to “65535”, and bell 1 + bell The number of determination values of 2 + 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 is set to “1”, and it is set to win with a high probability.

  When RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is "1", bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 + strawberry The number of judgment values for 1 + strawberry 2 is “21845”, the number of judgment values for Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 1 to 2 + 1 roles 1 + 1 is 2 and the number of judgment values for Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 roles 1 to 8 + melon Is set to “21845” and is set to win with high probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage 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. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each spinning reel. 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 referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R are stopped, either In the situation where the reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, Based on the start address of the table creation data, the address of the stop control table that should be referenced according to each situation is specified. Is a potential, which is from the specified address, to be able to identify the stop control table required for each situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas have 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of four 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 the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line L1, and the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn into and control the reel stop, but if you do not win any of the roles, the number of draws that do not match any of the roles is determined A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them. If you cannot draw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, you must stop the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the pay line L1. If it is possible, control is performed to align and stop, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line L1 over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is selected as the winning line L1. Then, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn in the range of 4 frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected (for example, Lip A), as shown in FIG. 10, a winning combination determined according to the type of re-game players elected at the same time and the stop operation order is displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pressing order) includes forward pressing, forward pressing, middle left pressing, middle right pressing, reverse clamping pressing, And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time in a non-AT game that is not in AT, it is imposed when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Control is performed to cause a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to a player who is never. This is to direct the player to make the first left stop in a game whose performance state is non-AT. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left in a non-AT game.

  In the present embodiment, when the player does not perform the first left stop during non-AT (also referred to as irregular pressing), a penalty flag is set by the sub-control unit 91 in the penalty flag control process of FIG. Set. When this penalty flag is set, a lottery condition that is disadvantageous to the player is imposed in an AT lottery process shown in FIG. 24 and a table shift lottery process shown in FIG. As a specific penalty, in the AT lottery for determining whether or not to grant navi stock, the winning probability of granting navi stock is set to a very low probability. Furthermore, the number of games controlled by the AT is determined to be the smallest. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult for the AT to be controlled, so that it is difficult for RT0 to win a promotion replay, which will be described later, and it is difficult to shift to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT0. In addition, if a penalty is imposed, it is easy to derive a missed event described later in RT2, and as a result, it becomes easier to shift to RT0, which is more disadvantageous than RT2. For this reason, the player makes a first left stop during non-AT so that no penalty is imposed.

[Reel control at the time of re-game selection]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.

  For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

  When the lip A is won, the control is performed so that the replay 3 or the replay 6 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when the operation is performed in the order of pushing. The replay 6 is controlled so as to win a prize only when the BB 2 is internally won. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When lip B is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in accordance with an operation procedure that pushes forward. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When Lip C is won, control is performed so that the Replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated by the operation procedure of middle-left pressing. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle-left pressing, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the selected replaying players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip D is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated by the operation procedure of middle right press. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than middle right pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip E is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in accordance with the operation procedure of reverse pinching. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pinching is performed, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip F is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in the reverse pushing operation procedure. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pressing is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  In addition, when a re-game player other than the above (Lip G to K) is won, similarly to the unquestioned Lip, regardless of the order in which the player stops the reel, Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won. Control to stop in line with L1 is performed.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of re-playing winning combination as an operation procedure for winning Replay 3 as a promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of Lips A to F is won at RT0, as long as the type of the replaying player who is won cannot be specified, the promotion Lip is awarded with a probability of only 1/6 and RT2 is awarded. It can be prevented from being controlled. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be.

Lips A to K are also called push order replays because the winning combinations differ depending on the push order.
[Reel control when winning the bell role]
Next, when the bell role is elected among the small roles, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination determined according to the type of the winning bell role and the stop operation order is displayed on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 frames. Control is performed to align and stop within the pull-in range.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination.
For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels.

  When the left bell A is won, if it is the first left stop, control is performed to stop the bell 2 in the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the left, the 9 winning combinations 1 or 9 winning combinations 4 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the left bell B is won, the control is performed to stop the bell 2 in the winning combination L1 in the winning combination in the case of the first left stop. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the left, 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 3 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the left bell C is won, the control is performed to stop the bell 2 in the winning combination L1 on the winning line L1 in the case of the first left stop. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the left, 9 winning combinations 5 or 9 winning combinations 8 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the left bell D is won, the control is performed to stop the bell 2 in the winning combination L1 in line with the winning line L1 in the case of the first left stop. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the left, the 9 winning combinations 6 or 9 winning combinations 7 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the middle bell A is won, in the case of the middle first stop, the control is performed to stop the bell 1 in the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the middle stop, the 9 winning combinations 1 or 9 winning combinations 6 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the middle bell B is won, if the middle first stop, the control is performed to stop the bell 1 in the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the middle stop, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 5 is aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the middle bell C is won, if the middle first stop, the control is performed to stop the bell 1 in the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when the stop is other than the middle first stop, 9 winning combinations 3 or 9 winning combinations 8 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the middle bell D is won, if the middle first stop, the control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when the stop is other than the middle first stop, the 9 winning combinations 4 or 9 winning combinations 7 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the right bell A is won, if it is the first stop on the right, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the right, 9 winning combinations 1 or 9 winning combinations 7 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the right bell B is won, if the first stop is on the right, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the right, 9 winning combinations 3 or 9 winning combinations 5 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the right bell C is won, if the first stop is on the right, the bell 1 of the winning combination is controlled to be aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the right, 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 8 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  When the right bell D is won, if the first stop is on the right, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing when it is other than the first stop on the right, 9 winning combinations 4 or 9 winning combinations 6 are aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop.

  Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, and the missed outcome is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped according to the type of the reel that has been finally stopped. Take control.

  Specifically, if any of the 9-piece winning combinations 1 to 9 is missed and the final stop is the right reel 2R, the missing roll 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Take control. Further, in the case where any of the 9-piece combination 1 to 9-piece combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the middle reel 2C, the control for stopping the missed outcome 2 in alignment with the winning line L1 is performed. Do. Further, when any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-piece winning combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the left reel 2L, the control is performed so that the missing roll 3 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Do.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won at RT2 or RT3, the type of the winning bell role cannot be specified. As long as Bell 1 or Bell 2 is not awarded. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0. The left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are also referred to as push order bells because the winning combinations differ depending on the push order.

[Transition from the ready game state]
Next, the transition from RT3 (prepared game state) to RT2 (advantageous game state) via RT0 (normally advantageous state) in the present embodiment will be specifically described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition from the preparation game state.

  As described above, the gaming state in which the slot machine 1 is controlled includes RT3 (prepared gaming state), RT0 (normally advantageous state), and RT2 (advantageous gaming state). The gaming state first shifts to RT3 after the bonus ends. In RT3, the gaming state cannot directly shift to RT2, but can shift to RT0. On the other hand, in RT0, the gaming state can directly shift to RT2. Therefore, the gaming state cannot be transferred from RT3 to RT2 without going through RT0. The transition from RT3 to RT0 is conditioned on the fact that the missed spot shown in FIG. 6 has been derived. More specifically, in a game in RT3, when one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won, the pressing order corresponding to the won bell role is When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order of pressing that does not match, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination of 9 cards or a missed out lead is derived. At this time, when the missed outcome is derived, the gaming state shifts from RT3 to RT0. On the other hand, in the game during RT3, when one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won, the pushing order that matches the pushing order corresponding to the winning bell role When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the player wins the bell 1 or the bell 2 as shown in FIG. In this case, RT3 is maintained without the gaming state shifting from RT3 to RT0.

  Here, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a penalty is generated when a game other than the first left stop is performed in a non-AT game, so the player is naturally left in the non-AT game. The first stop is made. Therefore, when any of the middle bells A to D and the right bells A to D other than the left bells A to D is won in the game in RT3, the player does not push the irregular while penalizing. As long as the push order is inconsistent, a missed item is derived.

  As described above, in a situation where the player is promoting the first left stop, any one of the middle bells A to D and the right bells A to D wins and the player makes the first left stop. Thus, the gaming state can be changed from RT3 to RT0. Therefore, unless any of the middle bells A to D and the right bells A to D is won, the gaming state cannot be shifted from RT3 to RT0 and is maintained at RT3 indefinitely. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values is such that the middle bells A to D and the right bells A to D are won with higher probability than the probability of winning the left bells A to D. Is set.

  As a result, as long as the player makes the first left stop, there are many opportunities for the missed outcome to be derived without matching the operation procedures corresponding to the middle bells A to D and the right bells A to D. As a result, it is possible to increase opportunities to make a transition from RT3 to RT0 that can be migrated to RT2, and to improve the interest of the player.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled by the AT in the game at RT0 or RT2, but is not controlled by the AT in the game at the RT3. For this reason, even if the player plays a bell role in the game during RT3, the navigation effect for notifying the pressing order is not executed. As a result, there are more opportunities for the missed outcome to be derived without matching the pushing order performed by the player and the pushing order corresponding to the winning bell combination. As a result, it is possible to increase the opportunities to shift to RT0 that can shift from RT3 to RT2, and to improve the interest of the player.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the transition from RT2 to RT0 is similar to the transition from RT3 to RT0. In the game during RT2, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D If one of them is won, a missed out chance may be derived when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a pressing order that does not match the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell combination. It is a condition.

  As a result, even though it is non-AT, even if an unintended situation such as accidentally being controlled by RT2 by winning the promotion lip occurs, it is not during AT, so it is In the game, the order of pressing becomes inconsistent, and the missed item is immediately derived. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming state from being continuously controlled by RT2.

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

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

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

  After permitting access to the RAM 41c and the external memory (backup RAM), it is determined whether or not the backup flag for the internal lottery control module is set in the external memory (backup RAM) (Sa5). In the present embodiment, in the process of Sm5 in the power interruption process (main) in FIG. 18, a backup flag is set for backup data when a power interruption occurs.

  If the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sa6). After clearing the backup flag, the exclusive OR of the backup data is calculated to calculate the checksum (Sa7), and it is determined whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum being backed up (Sa8). . The checksum that has been backed up is calculated and set for the backup data when a power failure occurs in the Sm4 process in the power interruption process (main) in FIG. The checksum is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the backup RAM. For this reason, if the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data stored in all areas in the backup RAM is 0, the checksum is 0 and stored in all areas in the backup RAM. If the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data is 1, the checksum is 1.

  If it is determined in Sa8 that the checksums do not match, or if it is determined in Sa5 that the backup flag is not set, an initialization process for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c and the backup RAM (Sa19), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa20). If the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed is generated, and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (Sa17). It should be noted that the setting changing command is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later in FIG. 16 after the process of step Sa17. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) (Sa18), and the winning probability of the winning combination The process changes to a setting change process for changing the setting, that is, a setting change state. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 15 is performed.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa20, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa21), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated, and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer ( Sa22). The error command is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later in FIG. 16 after the process of step Sa22. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at a constant interval (0.56 ms interval) (Sa18), and error processing, that is, RAM Move to abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game control process shown in FIG. 15 is performed.

  If it is determined in Sa8 that the checksums match, it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa10). If the setting key switch 37 is on, an initialization process for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c and the backup RAM is executed (Sa15), and then the above-described processes of Sa17 and Sa18 are performed to perform a setting change process, that is, a setting. Transition to the changed state. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 15 is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sa10 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (Sa30). Then, a return command, a throw-in number command, a bonus type command, a gaming state command, an RT information 1 command, and a return internal winning command are sequentially generated, and the generated commands are stored in the command buffer (Sa31 to Sa36). , The main control unit 41 described in FIG. 17 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) (Sa37), and is executed at the end before the power interruption. Return to the previous process. The return command, the number-of-insertions command, the bonus type command, the gaming state command, the RT information 1 command, and the return winning number command are stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. After steps Sa31 to S37, the process is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later. If any of the game control processes shown in FIG. 15 has been performed before the power interruption, the game control process Sd1 to Sd1 is performed based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa30. The process returns to the process performed before the power interruption in the process of Sd7. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 has been performed before power interruption, based on the value of the program counter (PC) restored in Sa30, Of the processes of the timer interrupt process Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

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

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

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

The inserted number command is a command for designating the number of inserted medals.
The bonus type command is a command for designating whether or not BB is being executed and which of BB1 to BB4 is being executed.

  The game state command is a command for designating a game state being executed (for example, during BB, during RB, during re-game, or during setting change).

  The RT information 1 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state and the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 7).

  The return winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (a flag number of an internal winning flag) when a power interruption occurs.

  In the present embodiment, as the commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91, the above-described return command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT information 1 command, internal winning at return In addition to the commands, there are a winning number command, an internal winning command, a winning number command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, and an RT information 2 command.

  The winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (flag number of the internal winning flag).

  The internal winning command includes whether or not RB and BB are internally won, whether or not the types of RB and BB that have been internally won (BB1 to 3 shown in FIG. 7), and whether or not the main control unit 41 executes an effect (for example, This is a command for specifying (freeze production).

The winning number command is a command for designating the type of winning combination that won a prize.
The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the reel 2L, the reel 2C, or the reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. It is. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The RT information 2 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state, the type of the RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 7), whether or not the RB is internally elected, and whether or not the BB is elected internally. It is.

  Unlike the return command, number-of-insertions command, bonus type command, gaming status command, RT information 1 command, and return internal winning command, winning number command, internal winning command, winning number command, reel rotation start command, reel stop The command and RT information 2 command are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and are executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16).

[Game control processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game control process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the game control process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), a game end process (Sd6), an input / output process ( When the input / output process (Sd7) is completed, the process returns to the BET process (Sd1) again.

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

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

  The reel rotation process in step Sd3 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the reel rotation control module. In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed. A reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have started rotating, a type of reel to be stopped, and a reel stop command indicating a symbol to be stopped for the reel are generated in the reel rotation process and stored in the command buffer. . Each command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Then, it waits until the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sd4, when it is determined in the step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  When the winning determination is made, the main control unit 41 executes a process of shifting the gaming state based on the winning result in accordance with the gaming state transition shown in FIG. As a result, the main control unit 41 uses a table (a table in which the lottery target role and the number of determination values corresponding to each lottery target role are determined) corresponding to each RT state to which the next game is transferred Various processes such as a lottery process are executed.

  The payout process in step Sd5 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the payout control module. In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that a winning has occurred, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  The input / output process in step Sd7 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the input / output control module. In the input / output process in the step of Sd7, the input state of the input port is monitored, the presence / absence of input of various switches is detected, and the detection result is set in the input buffer. In this embodiment, for example, in the switch input determination process of Sk21 and the stop switch process of Sk23 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 described later, the input set in Sd7 Check the buffer status to see if each switch is on. In the input / output process in step Sd7, a process of outputting output signals to various solenoids and LEDs is performed based on the state of the output buffer. In this embodiment, for example, various output values such as LEDs are set in the output buffer in the LED dynamic display process of Sk12 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. The

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game control process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to single-phase excitation after a certain period of time is sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  Further, in the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection status of the door opening detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk26. Go to step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in step Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, ie, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Whether or not there is a change in the detection state of the origin passing processing (Sk20) to be validated and the switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) Switch input determination processing (Sk21) for making a determination of operation, a transmission request for an operation detection command, etc., and random number value reading processing (Sk22) for reading numerical data from the random value register R1D and storing it in the random value storage work, Proceed to step Sk26.

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

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

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

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

[Power interruption (main)]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (main) executed when the main control unit 41 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interruption process (main) described above.

  In the power interruption process (main), the main control unit 41 first reads data used in the work RAM (Sm1). Next, predetermined data conversion is performed on the data read from the work RAM, and backup data including the lottery result of the internal lottery is created (Sm2). Then, the main control unit 41 stores the created backup data in the backup RAM (Sm3). Next, the main control unit 41 calculates the exclusive OR of the backup data converted in Sm2, calculates the checksum of the backup data of the internal lottery control module, and sets it in the backup RAM (Sm4). After setting the checksum data, the main control unit 41 sets a backup flag indicating that the backup has been executed in the backup RAM (Sm5). After the backup flag is set, access to the RAM 41c is prohibited (Sm6). Thereafter, the voltage decreases, and the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Startup processing (sub)]
When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub-control unit 91 performs a startup process (sub) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sn1), access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa31 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 14 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa17 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 13 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting change command is received, a setting reception command flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  When a return command is received or when a setting change command is received, it is determined whether there is backup data in the RAM 91c. Whether or not there is backup data in the RAM 91c is confirmed, for example, by whether or not there is a backup flag set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process described later (Sn6). When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and the activation process is performed, the rise of the effect control board 90 is normal, and therefore the backup flag should be set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process. Therefore, if the backup flag is not set in step Sn6, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. That is, the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and normal startup processing is not performed, and for example, an illegal act such as transmitting an illegal radio wave to the effect control board 90 is performed, and the effect control board 90 rises. It will not be normal. Therefore, in this case, a penalty flag used when determining whether or not to give a penalty in the AT lottery process of FIG. 24 is set in the RAM 91c (Sn17). Then, 10 games are set in the penalty counter (Sn18), and the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn19). On the other hand, if it is determined in Sn6 that the backup flag is set, the data in the RAM is normal and the backup flag is cleared (Sn7).

  When the backup flag is cleared in step Sn7, the RAM parity of all storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sn8). In the Sn9 step, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in the Sn8 step is zero. When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and the activation process is performed, the RAM parity should be zero because the rise of the effect control board 90 is normal. Therefore, if the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sn9, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. That is, the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and normal activation processing is not performed, and an illegal act such as transmitting an illegal radio wave to the effect control board 90 is performed, so that the effect control board 90 is normal. The rise was not done. In this case, a penalty flag used when determining whether or not to give a penalty in the AT lottery process of FIG. 24 is set in the RAM 91c (Sn17). Then, 10 games are set in a penalty counter for setting a determination condition unfavorable to the player among a plurality of types of determination conditions for determining whether or not to execute AT in the AT lottery described later (Sn18). Further, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn19). In a game with a penalty period in which the number of games is set in the penalty counter, the AT lottery is not performed depending on the type of AT lottery conditions established, and even if the AT lottery is performed, the probability of winning the AT lottery is low. In addition, when determining the number of AT games, a game number lottery is performed so that the number of games is reduced.

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

  If it is determined that the setting change command reception flag is not set, it is determined whether or not an RT information 1 command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn11). If it is determined that the RT information 1 command has been received, it is determined which of RT0 to RT3 is based on the RT information 1 command (Sn12). If it is determined that any one of RT0 to RT3 is determined, it is determined whether or not an AT flag indicating that an AT to be described later is executed is set in the backup RAM (Sn13). When it is determined that the AT flag is set in the backup RAM, in the internal lottery in the game before the occurrence of power interruption, the order of pushing is determined based on the return winning number command flag transmitted from the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not the bell or push order replay has been won (Sn14).

  When it is determined that the push order bell or the push order replay has been won, a common navigation image predetermined according to the type of the push order bell or the push order replay is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sn15). .

  In the present embodiment, the common navigation image is composed only of the pressing order images indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the character image is not displayed in the common navigation image. If there is a reel that has already been stopped, the navigation image is updated by deleting the pressing sequence image corresponding to the stop switch that has been pressed to the stopped reel. In the case of winning, an image including the pressing order of the three stop switches (that is, an image that has not been updated) is displayed in the common navigation image. In addition, since the push order bell can be awarded if only the first stop is correct, if the push order bell is won before the power interruption, only the stop switch for the first stop is displayed in the common navigation image. The containing image is displayed. In this way, by displaying the predetermined common navigation image, it is possible to omit the process of searching for the updated navigation image according to the stop state of the reel before power interruption, and display the navigation image. Program and data can be simplified. Further, by displaying only the pressing order image without displaying the character image, it is possible to reduce the processing burden when displaying the common navigation image. In addition, when the push order bell is won before the power interruption, only the stop switch for the first stop, which is the minimum information for winning the push order bell, is displayed without displaying the six-choice navigation images. Therefore, the processing burden when displaying the common navigation image can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, when the common navigation image is displayed, the navigation voice is not output even if the stop switch is pressed. As a result, it is not necessary to perform a process for outputting the navigation voice at the time of power failure recovery, so that the processing load at the time of power failure recovery can be reduced and the program related to power failure recovery can be simplified.

  Thereafter, a return process is executed based on the backed up data (Sn16). When the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn19).

  If it is determined in step Sn4 that the command for changing the setting has not been received, whether or not the error command generated in Sa22 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 13 has been received from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sn20). If it is determined that an error command has been received, the process proceeds to step Sn21 to initialize the RAM 91c, and error processing is performed (Sn22). In the error processing, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, whether or not a penalty is to be given in the AT lottery process of FIG. A penalty flag used for determination is set in the RAM 91c (Sn17). Then, 10 games are set in the penalty counter (Sn18), and the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn19). If the normal startup is performed, the above setting change command or return command should have been received. However, if a command for changing settings or a return command has not been received, it can be determined that a normal startup has not been performed and an abnormal startup has occurred due to fraud. Is not received, the penalty flag is set in the RAM 91c and 10 games are set in the penalty counter.

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the CPU 91c at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

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

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

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

  In Sp4, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the buffer. If a command is stored in the buffer, the command is acquired from the buffer (Sp5), and the process proceeds to Sp6. In step Sp6, it is determined whether or not the acquired command is a gaming state command. If the acquired command is a game state command, the game state of the next game is set (Sp7). In step Sp8, it is determined whether or not the acquired command is an internal winning command. When the acquired command is an internal command, the effect table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, an effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and the selected effect pattern is selected. The effect pattern selection process set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game is executed (Sp9).

  In addition to the effect that ends in one game, the effect pattern includes a continuous effect that is performed continuously over a plurality of games and the contents are completed. Next, a bonus confirmation notification determination process shown in FIG. 30 is executed (Sp9a).

  As will be described in detail later, in the bonus confirmation notification determination process, when a bonus is won (that is, when one of BB1 to RB1 or RB1 or 2 is selected), a bonus confirmation notification indicating that is continuously performed. Processing for determining whether or not to perform in the final game of the performance is executed.

  In the step Sp9b, a first navigation effect execution process is executed when the left bell (left bells A to D) is won (Sp9b). In the first navigation effect execution process, a process for executing the first effect suggesting that the bell 2 can win a prize (that is, the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 can be stopped on the pay line). Run.

  In the step of Sp10, it is determined whether or not the acquired command is a reel rotation start command (Sp10). If the acquired command is a reel rotation start command, 1 is subtracted from the number of games of the penalty counter set in Sn18 of FIG. 19 (Sp11a). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty counter has become 0 (Sp11b). When the value of the penalty counter becomes 0, the penalty flag set in Sn17 of FIG. 19 is cleared (Sp11c). When the value of the penalty counter is not 0, or after the penalty flag is cleared, the process proceeds to step Sp11d. The processing of Sp11a to Sp11c is executed only when 10 games are set in the penalty counter in Sn18 of FIG. Therefore, when the process of setting 10 games to the penalty counter is not performed, the process proceeds to Sp11d when it is determined as “Y” in Sp10.

  In the step of Sp11d, the count value is decremented by 1 from the confirmed notification game number counter in which the count value is set in the processing of Sf5 of FIG. The number of games until the bonus confirmation notification is set is set in the confirmation notification game number counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the count value of the fixed notification game number counter has become 0 (Sp11e).

  When the count value of the confirmed notification game number counter becomes 0, bonus confirmation notification is performed (Sp11f). This allows the player to win the bonus and detect that it has been carried over.

  In step Sp12, it is determined whether the acquired command is a reel stop command. If the acquired command is a reel stop command, a penalty flag control process shown in FIG. 28 is performed (Sp13), and the process proceeds to Sp13a.

  In Sp13a, the second navigation effect execution process when the left bell (left bells A to D) is won is executed. In the second navigation effect execution process, a process for executing the second effect for notifying that the bell 2 can win a prize (that is, that the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 can be stopped on the pay line). Run.

  Next, in the step of Sp14, the command stored in the buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to the step of Sp15.

  In the present embodiment, as a specific operation procedure, the push order of stop switches (hereinafter also referred to as a specific operation sequence) in which one of Lips A to F is won at RT0 and Lip 3 wins is set.

  Therefore, when one of Lips A to F is selected at RT0, if the stop switch is operated in accordance with the specific operation sequence, Lip 3 wins and shifts to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT0 (see FIG. 7).

  Further, as described above, when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order other than the specific operation order, the replay 4 or the replay 5 wins and shifts to RT1 (see FIG. 7). That is, there are two push orders other than the specific operation order, and the subsequent game state differs depending on which order the stop switch is operated.

  In addition, when a stop switch is operated in a push order other than the specific operation order in a game in which a navigation effect is performed during AT, a penalty is given to the player. In the penalty flag control processing shown in FIG. 28, processing such as setting and clearing a penalty flag for giving this penalty is performed.

  In the step of Sp15, an effect execution process for executing an effect according to the effect pattern determined in Sp9 is performed (Sp15). In the effect execution process, the effect is executed by displaying an effect image from the liquid crystal display 51, blinking the effect effect LED 52, outputting effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54, blinking the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Next, in the step Sp16, the table migration lottery process shown in FIG. 26 is executed (Sp16). In the table transfer lottery process, a process for determining a table used in the game number lottery for determining the number of games at the AT is executed.

  Next, at step SP17, the AT lottery process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (Sp17). In the AT lottery process, a process related to the AT lottery is performed to determine whether to control the AT (that is, whether or not to provide navigation stock) and how many navigation stocks are to be provided.

  Next, at step Sp18, the warning notification process shown in FIG. 31 is executed. In the warning notification process, a warning notification process is executed when the operation of the stop switch is not performed according to the above-described specific operation order in the game in which the navigation effect is performed during the AT.

  Next, at step Sp19, AT control processing is executed. In the AT control process, the AT is controlled when the AT flag is set. In an AT game, a navigation effect for a push order bell or push order replay is executed.

[Power interruption processing (sub)]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (sub) executed when the sub control unit 91 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (sub) described above.

  The sub-control unit 91 first reads data used in the work RAM (St1). Next, predetermined data conversion is performed on the data read from the work RAM to create backup data (St2). Then, the sub control unit 91 stores the created backup data in the backup RAM (St3). Next, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the exclusive OR of the backup data converted at St2, calculates the checksum of the backup data of the internal lottery control module, and sets it in the backup RAM (St4). After setting the checksum data, the sub-control unit 91 sets a backup flag indicating that the backup has been executed in the backup RAM (St5). After the backup flag is set, access to the RAM 91c is prohibited (St6). Thereafter, the voltage decreases, and the sub CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

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

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

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

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the AT is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

[Reference table for AT lottery]
22 and 23 are diagrams for explaining an example of a table referred to in the AT lottery.

  The AT lottery condition is composed of condition 1 and condition 2. Condition 1 is satisfied when any of the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry) and Lips A to C, which are the lottery targets in the internal lottery described above, is won in RT0 to RT4. Condition 2 is satisfied when BB or RB ends.

  When RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the normal mode, any one of cherries (weak cherry, strong cherry) and Lips A to C wins and the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied. AT lottery is performed with reference to the normal mode table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 identifies RT0 to RT4 based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41, and the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry) and lip A to C based on the internal winning command. Identify that one of them has been won. In addition, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the normal mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 22A is referred to, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 95%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 5%. As determined, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 0.05 (= 0 × 95) from the sum of the Navistock number × the winning rate. % + 1 × 5%).

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 22A is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery will be performed so that the number of Navistock will be determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of Navistock will be determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. Is expected to be 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks x winning rate .

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 22A is referred to, if it is RT0 and the winning combination is any of Lips A to C, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and 20 Expected to be won by one AT lottery, with AT lottery performed so that the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at the rate of% and the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at the rate of 10% The navigation stock number is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the navigation stock number × winning rate.

  When RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability A mode, when any one of cherries (weak cherry, strong cherry) and lip A to C wins and the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, AT lottery is performed with reference to the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 identifies RT0 to RT4 based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41, and the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry) and lip A to C based on the internal winning command. Identify that one of them has been won. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability A mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 22B is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0% at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 1, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. The expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be configured is 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of Navistock x winning rate ing.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 22B is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 22B is referred to, if it is RT0 and the winning combination is any of Lips A to C, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 20%, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is the number of navigation stocks × winning rate The sum is 2.2 (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  When RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, when any one of cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries) and Lips A to C is won and the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, AT lottery is performed with reference to the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 identifies RT0 to RT4 based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41, and the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry) and lip A to C based on the internal winning command. Identify that one of them has been won. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability B mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 22C is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 22C is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 3, and the number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 2.2 (= 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 22 (c) is referenced, if it is RT0 and the winning combination is any of Lips A to C, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 100%. Thus, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 3 (= 3 × 100%) from the sum of the Navi stock number × winning rate It is configured.

  Thus, when RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high-probability A mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode. Further, when the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode and the high probability A mode.

  Further, when it is RT0, AT lottery is performed even when any of Lips A to C that are not won in RT2 is won, which is advantageous in that there are more opportunities to receive navigation stock than RT2.

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

  When the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 23 (a) is referenced, the number of navigation stocks at the rate of 70% at the end of BB1 and BB2 (at the end of BB accompanying the winning of BB1 and BB2) Is determined to be 1, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 20%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be configured is 1.4 (= 1 × 70% + 2 × 20% + 3 × 10%), based on the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate.

  When the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 23 (a) is referred, at the end of BB3 (at the end of BB accompanying the winning of BB3), the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 20%, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is the number of navigation stocks × winning rate From this sum, it is configured to be 2.2 (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  In this way, when the BB3 is finished, a larger number of navigation stocks can be expected than when the BB1 and BB2 are finished.

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

  When the second penalty-free table shown in FIG. 23 (b) is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined at the winning rate corresponding to the number of winning / losing points awarded at the Janken chance performed in each game in the RB. Thus, AT lottery is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 23 (c) is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is reduced to 0 at a rate of 99% regardless of whether the completed bonus is BB or RB and the type of finished BB. AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 1%, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is the number of navigation stocks × winning From the sum of the rates, it is configured to be 0.01 (= 0 × 99% + 1 × 1%).

  In this way, in the penalty period, there is a higher possibility that the number of navigation stocks is smaller than when the BB ends or the RB ends at times other than the penalty period. Further, the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 23C obtains a larger number of navigation stocks than the first penalty-free table and the second penalty-free table shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B. This is the most disadvantageous for the player.

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

  As shown in FIG. 23 (d), in the AT lottery, when the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, and a penalty is given to the player. A table corresponding to the lottery mode (normal mode table, high probability A mode table, high probability B mode table) is referred to. On the other hand, when condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, when a penalty is awarded to the player, the penalty granting table is referred to, and when no penalty is given to the player, there is no penalty table (no first penalty) Table, table without second penalty).

[AT lottery processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the AT lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, that is, whether the BB ends or the RB ends (Sq1). When the condition 2 is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set in Sn17 of FIG. 19 or Sc10 of FIG. 28 described later (Sq2). If the penalty flag is not set (that is, not during the penalty period), the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 23 (a) is shown at the end of the BB, and the table shown in FIG. 23 (b) is shown at the end of the RB. A table without 2 penalty is selected (Sq3). When the penalty flag is set (that is, during the penalty period), the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 23C is selected (Sq7). And the sub-control part 91 performs AT lottery with reference to the selected table (Sq4). When the AT lottery is won (Sq5), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq6). As described above, even if the condition 2 is satisfied, the penalty granting table is selected during the penalty period, which is a disadvantageous determination condition for the player in determining whether to control to the AT.

  On the other hand, in Sq1, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is not satisfied, whether or not the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, that is, the weak cherry or strong cherry winning It is determined whether or not it is time (Sq8). If it is determined that the condition 1 is satisfied, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set in Sn17 of FIG. 19 or Sc10 of FIG. 28 described later (Sq9). If the penalty flag is not set (that is, not during the penalty period), a table corresponding to the lottery mode (normal mode table, high probability A mode table, high probability B mode table) is selected. (Sq10). Then, the AT lottery is executed with reference to the selected table (Sq4). When the AT lottery is won (Sq5), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq6). When the penalty flag is set (that is, during the penalty period), the process is terminated without performing the AT lottery. As described above, even if the condition 1 is satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, which is a disadvantageous determination condition for the player in determining whether to control the AT. Also, in Sq8, when it is determined that the condition 1 is not satisfied, the process ends without performing the AT lottery.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined in Sq1 that the AT lottery condition 2 is not satisfied, it is determined in Sq8 whether the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, and the condition 1 In Sq9, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set by Sn17 in FIG. 19 or Sc10 in FIG. 28, but it is determined that the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is not satisfied. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set without determining whether or not the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the next step, and when the penalty flag is set, You may complete | finish a process, without performing AT lottery. In this case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, the control burden associated with the AT lottery process can be reduced.

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

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

  For example, when the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery, for example, add the number of navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation stocks may be rewritten to an AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  The sub-control unit 91 manages the control to the AT based on the AT flag set according to the result of the AT lottery by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is RT0 or RT2. .

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT to be AT when the AT flag is identified from the AT flag in RT0 or RT2. That is, when navigation stock remains, AT control is started. In the period from RT0 to RT2, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks.

  When controlled by the AT and controlled from RT0 to RT2, the start condition to the AT by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock is satisfied, and a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment) The number of games won in the game number lottery described later) is controlled to an ART that is RT and AT having a high winning probability of a re-gamer. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  When the sub-control unit 91 consumes one piece of navigation stock in the AT management process, the sub-control unit 91 executes a game number lottery that determines the number of games in which the navigation effect executed by the navigation stock is executed.

[Game lottery]
As shown in FIG. 25, the number-of-games lottery is performed with reference to tables 1 to 4. In the game number lottery, the number of games for which navigation effects are executed is determined by lottery. When table 1 is referenced, the average number of games selected is about 40 games. When table 2 is referenced, the average number of games selected is about 45 games. When table 3 is referenced, it is selected. The average number of games is about 50 games, and when the table 4 is referred, the average number of games selected is set to be about 60 games.

  These tables 1 to 4 are transferred to a table having a larger average number of games by winning a table transfer lottery in a table transfer lottery process described later. The table transfer lottery may be such that the game lottery probability is randomly changed and the number of games is determined based on the lottery probability, and the number of games is determined based on a predetermined lottery probability. May be. The table transfer lottery may be triggered when there is navigation stock remaining in the AT but once it has shifted to RT3, or an unanswered lip has been won continuously for a certain number of times during the AT.

[Table migration lottery]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the table migration lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the table transfer lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not a lottery condition is satisfied (Sb1). If the lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set in Sn17 of FIG. 19 or Sc10 of FIG. 28 described later (Sb2). When the penalty flag is set, the sub control unit 91 forcibly sets the table 1 by setting the table type stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c to the table 1 (Sb3). On the other hand, if the penalty flag is not set, a table transfer lottery is performed (Sb4). In this way, during the penalty period, the average number of games in the AT is set to Table 1, which is the smallest compared to the tables 2 to 4, so that it is disadvantageous for the player when determining the number of games in the AT. Become. Thereby, the willingness to perform a cheating can be reduced, and it becomes effective in suppressing cheating. Furthermore, it is possible to prompt the user to make the first left stop during non-AT.

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

  In the game number notification effect, if the number of games won in the game number lottery is 50 or less, the number of games won in accordance with one operation of the effect switch 56 is notified, whereas 60 games If the game is won, once the 50 games are informed, the operation of the effect switch 56 is further urged, and the remaining 10 games are notified in response to the operation of the effect switch 56 in that state. As a result, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

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

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

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

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, when it is RT0, it is difficult to win the promotion lip and the possibility of shifting to RT2 is reduced, and when it is RT2, the missed out chance is easily derived and the possibility of shifting to RT0 is increased.

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

  The sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state when the AT flag is specified by the AT management process. The navigation target combination corresponding to the game state includes push order replay (lip A to F) and push order bell (left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D) when RT0. . When it is RT2, there are push order bells (left bell AD, middle bell AD, and right bell AD).

  As a navigation effect when any one of the push order replays is won, a push order for winning a promotion lip according to the win situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning Lip A. Further, as a navigation effect when winning Lip B, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning Lip C, a message such as “right middle left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning Lip D, a message such as “Middle Left / Right!” Or “Middle Left / Right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning Lip E, a message such as “middle left and right!” Or “middle right and left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning Lip F, a message such as “Right Middle Left!” Or “Right Left Middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when any one of the push order bells is won, a push order for reliably winning the bell 1 or the bell 2 is notified. For example, when one of the left bells A to D is elected, since the bell 2 can be reliably won by stopping the first left, a message such as “left!” For stopping the first left is displayed on the liquid crystal. Displayed on the display 51. In addition, when one of the middle bells A to D is won, the bell 1 can be surely won by stopping the middle first, so a message such as “medium!” For stopping the middle first is displayed on the liquid crystal. Displayed on the display 51. Further, when one of the right bells A to D is elected, since the bell 1 can be surely won by stopping the right first, the message “Right!” For stopping the first right is displayed on the liquid crystal. Displayed on the display 51.

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

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. The navigation effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[Reference table for lottery mode lottery]
As shown in FIG. 27, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the AT lottery mode is the normal mode, the high probability A mode, or the high probability B mode in the AT control process. Make a mode drawing. In the lottery mode lottery, based on a command from the main control unit 41, a predetermined lottery condition (in this embodiment, the melon A that is the lottery target of the internal lottery described above at RT0 to RT4 wins, or at the end of the AT ) Is established, and the lottery mode lottery is executed when it is established.

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

  When the lottery mode lottery condition is established by winning melon A at RT0 to RT4, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to melon A in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies RT0 to RT4 based on, for example, a gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies melon A winning based on the internal winning command.

  When the table corresponding to melon A in FIG. 27 is referenced, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 40%, and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 10%. As described above, a lottery mode lottery is performed.

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

  When the table corresponding to the AT end in FIG. 27 is referred to, the lottery mode lottery is performed so that the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 50% and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 50%. .

[Penalty flag control processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a penalty flag control process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If no gaming state command has been received, the process ends. When the gaming state command is received, it is determined whether or not it is RT2 (Sc2). If it is RT2, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sc3). If the internal winning command has not been received, the process ends. When an internal winning command is received, it is selected as one of push order replays (lip A to F) and push order bells (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D). Is determined (Sc4). If none is won, the process ends. When one of the push order replay and the push order bell is won, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sc5). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends.

  When the reel stop command is received, it is determined whether or not the stop switch has been operated in accordance with the specific operation order based on the reel stop command (Sc6). If the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order, the process is terminated.

  When the stop switch is not operated in the specific operation order, it is determined whether a bonus is won or a bonus is being carried over based on an internal winning command received from the main control unit 41 (Sc7).

  If the bonus is won or the bonus is being carried over, that is, if any of BB1 to 3 or RB1 or 2 is won or any of these is being carried over, a warning is given to a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The notification flag B is set (Sc8). When the warning notification flag B is set, the process ends. When the warning notification flag B is set, warning notification is performed in Sg6 of the warning notification processing of FIG. As will be described in detail later, the warning notification indicates that a penalty is given when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order (that is, irregularly pressed) in spite of not being in AT. Inform.

  If the bonus is not won and the bonus is not being carried over, the warning notification flag A is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sc9). When the warning notification flag A is set, warning notification is performed in the processing of Sg2 of the warning notification processing of FIG.

  After the warning notification flag A is set in Sc9, a penalty flag is set (Sc10). In this embodiment, the penalty flag is set when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order, regardless of whether or not the navigation effect is performed. It is determined whether or not the navigation effect is performed before setting the, and the penalty flag is set only when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order other than the specific operation order when the navigation effect is being performed. It may be.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sc2 that it is not RT0, it is determined whether or not it is RT2 (Sc11). If it is not RT2, the process ends. If it is RT2, it is determined whether a penalty flag is set (Sc12). If the penalty flag is not set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the penalty flag is set, the penalty flag is cleared and the process ends (Sc13).

  Here, for example, in a game of RT0, when a stop switch is operated in a pressing order other than a specific operation procedure, a penalty is given, and the game state is shifted to RT2, which is an advantageous game state before a certain number of games are consumed. However, even if the game state is shifted to RT2, which is an advantageous gaming state, a penalty continues to be given until a certain number of games are consumed. For this reason, if the stop switch was originally operated according to the specific operation procedure, the game should have been played at RT2 without being given a penalty, but a penalty was given at RT2, and according to the specific operation procedure The player is at a disadvantage compared to when the stop switch is operated. Also, in the game of RT0, a penalty was awarded by operating the stop switch in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure. However, if the penalty is finished without shifting to the advantageous gaming state RT2, the penalty is given. The game at RT0 is continued even after the granting of the game is finished. For this reason, if the stop switch is operated according to the specific operation procedure, the game has shifted to RT2, but it is possible to further play the game of RT0 without a penalty. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22, one of the conditions for condition 1 of the AT lottery is that one of Lips A to C that can be won at RT0 but not at RT2 is won. Thus, by further playing the game without giving a penalty at RT0, the player becomes more advantageous at RT0 than when the stop switch is operated according to the specific operation procedure.

  In this way, the penalty flag set at RT0 is cleared when the transition is made to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT0, and the granting of the penalty is terminated together with the transition to RT2. However, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by giving a penalty for a certain period, such as a decrease in interest in the game as a result of continuously giving a penalty.

[Example of decision condition set for AT when penalty flag is set]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the start-up process (sub), when it is determined that the rise of the effect control board 90 is normal, the penalty counter, the lottery mode, and the game number lottery table are based on the backup data. It returns to the state before power interruption. However, if it is determined that the rise of the effect control board 90 is not normal, 10 games are set in the penalty counter, the lottery mode is set in the penalty period, and the game number table is set in Table 1. In the game in the section where the value is set in the penalty counter, the AT lottery is not performed depending on the type of the AT lottery condition, and even if the AT lottery is performed, it becomes an unfavorable condition with a low probability of winning the AT lottery. When winning the AT lottery and determining the number of AT games, the game number lottery is performed so that the number of games is reduced. For this reason, when a system reset is executed by an illegal act and the rise of the effect control board 90 is not normal, it is the most unfavorable determination condition for the player in determining whether to shift to the AT. Thereby, the willingness to perform a fraudulent act can be lost, and a fraudulent act can be suppressed. Moreover, in this Embodiment, since several determination conditions are set to the disadvantageous determination conditions, it is effective in suppressing fraud.

[Bonus confirmation notification determination process]
Next, the bonus confirmation notification determination process executed in Sp9a of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 20 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 30, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the count value of the confirmed notification game number counter that counts the number of games until the bonus confirmation notification is performed (Sf1). If the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated.

  If the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the bonus is won based on the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41 (Sf2). That is, it is determined whether or not either BB or RB is won. If the bonus is not won, the process ends.

  If the bonus is won, the penalty flag is cleared (Sf3). Note that this processing is omitted when the penalty flag is not set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous effect in the process of Sp9 in FIG. 20 (Sf4). If it is not decided to execute the continuous performance, the process is terminated.

  If it is decided to execute the continuous effect, the number of games for which the continuous effect is executed is set in the fixed notification game number counter in the fixed notification game number counter (Sf5). Since the number of games to be executed varies depending on the mode of the continuous performance, the number of games corresponding to the type (mode) of the performance is set in Sf5.

  Then, as described above, in the processing of Sp11d to Sp11f in FIG. 20, the number of games set in the fixed notification game number counter is subtracted every time a game with continuous effects is performed, and the count value becomes zero. In other words, when the final game of the continuous production is performed, the bonus confirmation notification is performed. The player can detect from the bonus confirmation notice that the bonus has been won.

  In the present embodiment, the penalty counter is cleared when the bonus is won by the processing of Sf3, so that the player's enjoyment can be increased when the bonus is won, and the feeling of the subsequent game is renewed. Because it can, you can improve the interest of the game.

[Warning notification processing]
Next, the warning notification process executed in Sp18 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 20 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 31, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the warning notification flag A is set in Sc9 of the penalty flag control process of FIG. 28 (Sg1).

  When the warning notification flag A is set, warning notification is performed (Sg2). After performing the warning notification, the warning notification flag A is cleared and the process ends (Sg3).

  If the warning notification flag A is not set, it is determined whether or not the warning notification flag B is set in Sc8 of the penalty flag control process of FIG. 28 (Sg4). If the warning notification flag B is not set, the process is terminated.

  When the warning notification flag B is set, it is determined whether or not the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is 0 (Sg5). When the determined notification game number counter is not 0, that is, in Sf5 of the bonus determination notification determination process of FIG. 30, the count value is set in the determined notification game number counter, and it is determined to perform the bonus determination notification of Sp11f of FIG. If the game is before the bonus confirmation notification, warning notification is executed (Sg6). After completing the warning notification, the warning notification flag B is cleared and the process is terminated (Sg7).

  When the confirmed notification game number counter is 0, that is, the count value is set in the confirmed notification game number counter in Sf5 of the bonus fixed notification determination process in FIG. 30, but the count value becomes 0 in Sp11e in FIG. In the case of the game after the determination and the Sp11f bonus confirmation notification of FIG. 20 has been made, the warning notification flag B is cleared without performing the warning notification, and the process ends (Sg8).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if a bonus is carried over, a warning notification is made before the bonus confirmation notification, so that the player is notified that the bonus has been won depending on whether or not the warning notification is executed. Can be prevented. Also, in the game where the bonus is carried over, no penalty is given, and after the bonus confirmation notification is given, no warning notification is given even if an irregular press is made, so the player presses the stop switch in any order. No warning notification will be made even if a bonus is won. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful about the game when the bonus is to be awarded after the bonus confirmation notification is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the warning sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is output as warning alerting | reporting in Sg2 or Sg6, for example. At this time, when other effect sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54, the warning sound is output with a louder sound than the effect sound while outputting the effect sound, thereby making the warning notification more effective than the other effects. I will give priority. This makes it easier for the player to detect that the warning notification has been performed, and can reliably notify the player of the warning notification.

  In the present embodiment, the warning notification flag B is set unconditionally when the bonus is won or it is determined that the bonus is being carried over in Sc7 in FIG. 28, and the number of confirmed notification games in Sg5 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the count value of the counter is 0 (that is, whether or not before the bonus confirmation notification is performed), and when the count value is 0 (that is, after the bonus confirmation notification is performed) The process of clearing the flag without performing the warning notification (that is, the process of Sg8 in FIG. 31) is performed, but it is determined whether the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is 0 before the process of Sc6 in FIG. (That is, it is determined whether or not the bonus confirmation notification is made), and the warning is given only when the count value is not 0 (that is, before the bonus confirmation notification is performed). It may set the intellectual flag B. In this case, the determination of Sg5 is not performed in the warning notification process of FIG. 31, and when the warning notification flag B is set, the warning notification is performed unconditionally and the flag is cleared. As a result, the process of only clearing the warning notification flag B after the bonus confirmation notification is performed (that is, the process of Sg7 in FIG. 31) can be omitted, and the process can be simplified.

[Specific examples of how to give penalties according to gaming status and whether or not there are warnings]
Next, a specific example in the case of performing warning notification of Sg2 and Sg6 in FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in a bonus non-winning game in which a bonus is not won, when a stop switch operation (ie, irregular pressing) is performed in a pressing order other than the specific operation order, a penalty flag is set by the process of Sc10 in FIG. A penalty is awarded to the player. Further, when an irregular push is performed in this game, the warning notification flag A is set by the process of Sc9 in FIG. 28, and thus the warning notification is performed by the process of Sg2 of FIG.

  Next, in the game where the bonus is won or the game where the won bonus is carried over, if the stop switch is operated in the specific operation order, it is determined as “Y” by the process of Sc6 in FIG. Will not be penalized. In addition, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order in this game, the warning notification flag B is set by the process of Sc8 in FIG. 28, but since the bonus confirmation notification is not performed, Sg5 in FIG. In this process, “N” is determined, and a warning is notified by the process of Sg6 in FIG.

  Next, in the game after the bonus confirmation notification is performed by the processing of Sp11f in FIG. 20, if the stop switch is operated in the specific operation order, it is determined as “Y” by the processing of Sc6 in FIG. No penalty is given to the player. Also, if the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation sequence in this game, the warning notification flag B is set by the processing of Sc8 in FIG. 28 and the bonus confirmation notification is performed, so Sg5 in FIG. It is determined as “Y” in the process, and no warning notification is performed.

  As described above, even if the bonus is carried over, the warning is notified before the bonus confirmation notification, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being notified that the bonus has been won depending on whether or not the warning notification is executed. Also, in the game where the bonus is carried over, no penalty is given, and after the bonus confirmation notification is given, the warning notification will not be given even if the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order. Even if the stop switch is pressed in an arbitrary order to win a bonus, no warning notification is given. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful about the game when the bonus is to be awarded after the bonus confirmation notification is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that, in this embodiment, when the navigation target combination is won, the stop mode changes according to the stop switch stop order. Timing), and the stop mode may be changed according to both the timing of the stop switch operation and the stop order. In this case, it is advantageous for the player when the navigation target role is won as a navigation effect. As an operation mode, an effect of notifying the timing of the stop operation or both the timing of the stop operation and the pressing order may be performed.

[First navigation effect execution process]
Next, the first navigation effect execution process executed in Sp9b of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. In the first navigation effect execution process, a first effect is executed that suggests that the bell 2 can win a prize (that is, the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 can be stopped on the pay line).

  As shown in FIG. 33, first, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41, and determines whether or not one of the left bells A to D has been won. (Sv1). If any of the left bells A to D is not won, the process is terminated. When one of the left bells A to D is won, a bell winning flag indicating that one of the left bells A to D is won is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sv2). Next, the winning result suggestion screen is displayed as a first effect indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize (that is, a state where the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 can be stopped on the winning line LN). Displayed from the display 51 (Sv3).

  On the winning result suggestion screen, for example, an image indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize and an image indicating other winning results (for example, winning of 9 sheets, derivation of a missed outcome) are displayed on a liquid crystal display. Display from the device 51. Thus, by displaying a plurality of winning results, it can be shown that Bell 2 is one of the winning result candidates, and that Bell 2 can win.

[Second navigation production execution process]
Next, the second navigation execution process executed in Sp13a of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. In the second navigation effect execution process, a second effect is executed to notify that the bell 2 can win a prize (that is, that the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 can be stopped on the pay line).

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the bell winning flag is set in Sv2 of FIG. 33 (Sy1). If the bell winning flag is not set, the process is terminated. When the bell winning flag is set, whether or not the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure based on the reel stop command received from the main control unit 41 (in this embodiment, the first left stop is set). Thus, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 8L has been pressed first (Sy2). When the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, the possibility of winning the bell 2 is higher than the winning result suggesting screen which is the first effect (the bell 2 in the present embodiment). As a second effect suggesting that a winning is possible, a winning result confirmation screen is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sy3). Next, the bell winning flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sy5). When the stop switch 8L is pressed first so that one of the left bells A to D is won and the first left stop is made, the bell 2 can be won and the winning line LN “ The symbols “Lip a” and “Lip b” stop (see FIG. 5), but when the winning combination other than the left bells A to D is won, for example, nine winning combinations are won, or the missed outcomes 1 and 2 are derived. When the stop switch 8L is pressed first so that the first stop is also made at the same time, the symbols “Lip a” and “Lip b” are stopped on the winning line LN (FIG. 5, FIG. 5). 6). However, since the player can detect that the bell 2 can win a prize on the winning result confirmation screen, the player can obtain a prize by arranging the symbol combinations of the bell 2.

  On the winning result confirmation screen, for example, only an image indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, on the winning result suggestion screen, for example, an image indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize and an image indicating that other winning results (for example, winning of 9 sheets, derivation of a missed outcome) are displayed. Displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, the winning result confirmation screen can indicate that the possibility of winning the bell 2 is higher than the winning result suggestion screen displaying a plurality of winning candidates. In the present embodiment, it is notified that the bell 2 is surely winning by displaying only an image indicating that the bell 2 can win.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L is not pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left (ie, the stop switch 8C is pressed first or the right first stop is set so as to be the first stop inside) When the switch 8R is pressed first), the winning result suggesting screen displayed in Sv3 of FIG. 33 is not executed as the second navigation effect without shifting the winning result suggesting screen to the winning result confirming screen. Special control for continuously displaying is executed (Sy4). Next, the bell winning flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sy5).

  In this embodiment, the winning result confirmation screen or the winning result suggestion screen is deleted at the end of the game (that is, at the third stop), but at the second stop, at the start switch operation in the next game, or at the BET operation. It may be erased at an appropriate timing such as time.

  As described above, when the order in which the stop switch 8L is pressed first is the specific operation procedure (that is, the recommended pressing order of the stop switch without a penalty), the first left stop is made according to the recommended pressing order. If the stop switch 8L is pressed first, the bell 2 wins. Then, on the winning result suggestion screen, it is suggested that the bell 2 can win, and when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to make the first stop on the left, the possibility of winning the bell 2 by the winning result confirmation screen is displayed. (That is, a notification that the bell 2 wins), the winning result (ie, the derived display result) shown in the production (ie, display of each image), and the actual winning result There will be no contradiction.

  On the other hand, if you do not follow the recommended pressing order and perform the middle first stop or the right first stop, the bell 2 will not win and the 9 winning combination will win or the symbol combination that makes up the missed out will stop To do. In this case, since the display of the winning result suggestion screen is continued and it is suggested that the winning result other than the winning of the bell 2 is obtained, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. .

[Specific example of special control in second notification period]
Next, a specific example of the special control in Sy4 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG. Unlike the above embodiment, in this specific example, if one of the left bells A to D is elected, the bell 2 wins when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended pressing order, and the other winning combination is won when pressed in any other order. (For example, 9 winning combinations) wins or loses (for example, a missed outcome is derived).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (1), when the player operates the start switch 7 after betting a medal and wins one of the left bells A to D, a winning result suggestion screen is displayed as a first effect from the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. Then, “Yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins, and “White”, which is a character indicating that the other winning combination wins or loses, are displayed on the winning result suggestion screen. . Thus, by including “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins, on the screen, it is suggested that the bell 2 wins (that is, the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 stops).

  When the player presses the stop switch 8L first so that the player makes the first left stop from the state of FIG. 35 (1), the state shifts to the state of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (2), for example, when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so that the first left stop is performed according to the recommended pressing procedure, the winning result confirmation screen is displayed as the second effect from the liquid crystal display 51. Is done. In this specific example, only “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins, is displayed as the winning result confirmation screen. Thereby, it is notified that the bell 2 wins. At this time, the bell 2 wins because the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended pressing order. Therefore, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result.

  Next, from the state shown in FIG. 35 (1), when the player operates the stop switch in an order other than the recommended order of pressing (an order other than the order in which the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first left stop). That is, FIG. 35 (3) shows the process of shifting to the order in which the stop switch 8C is first pressed so as to be the first middle stop or the order in which the stop switch 8R is first pressed so as to be the first right stop. -1) to (3-4) will be described as an example. FIG. 35 (3-2) to (3-4) show special control. Also, the four types of processing shown in FIGS. 35 (3-1) to (3-4) may all be executed by one type of slot machine, or any one of the preset processing (only one processing or a plurality of processing). Any of the above processes may be performed).

  In the process shown in FIG. 35 (3-1), as in FIG. 35 (2), only the image corresponding to the pressing order of the stop switch is displayed, and the winning combination other than the bell 2 (for example, 9 sheets) Only “white”, which is a character indicating that has won a prize or has been missed, is displayed. As a result, it is informed that a winning combination other than the bell 2 (for example, 9 winning combinations) wins or a missed outcome is derived. In this example, the same processing as in FIG. 35 (2) is performed, but if the player operates the stop switch in an order other than the recommended order of pressing, the bell 2 does not win, so the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result There will be no contradiction.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 35 (3-2), the winning result suggesting screen displayed in FIG. 35 (1) is continuously displayed without shifting to the display in FIG. 35 (2) (Sy4 in FIG. 34). Similar processing). In this example, since the winning combination other than Bell 2 (for example, 9 winning combinations) wins or continues to suggest that the outcome will be derived, there is a discrepancy between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result Will not occur. In addition, since the image selection process is not performed as in FIG. 35 (3-1), which performs the same process as in the example of FIG. Can be prevented.

  As a modification of the special control shown in FIG. 35 (3-2), the special control shown in FIG. 35 (3-3) or FIG. 35 (3-4) may be performed.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 35 (3-3), unlike the special control shown in FIG. 35 (3-2), the display is switched to the display of the background screen that is displayed when the effect is not executed during the game. In this specific example, a background screen in which a character is walking in the desert is displayed. In this example, since the background screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the background screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. In addition, since the image selection process as shown in FIG. 35 (3-1), which performs the same process as in the example of FIG. 35 (2), is not performed, the amount of programs can be reduced and the image display process becomes complicated. Can be prevented.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 35 (3-4), unlike the special control shown in FIG. 35 (3-2) and FIG. 35 (3-3), the screen is switched to a penalty screen for notifying that a penalty is given. In this specific example, a penalty screen including an image indicating that a penalty is given is displayed together with the characters “penalty”. In this example, since the penalty screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the penalty screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Moreover, it can alert | report beforehand that a penalty is provided, and it can prevent that a penalty is granted suddenly and the interest in a game falls.

  In the example of FIG. 35, “Yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins as the first effect, and other winning combinations (for example, 9 winning combinations) win or a missed outcome is derived. In this example, “white”, which is a character indicating that the event is to be performed, is displayed as “Yellow” as the second effect, and the winning of Bell 2 is confirmed. It suggests that one of them wins, and in the second production, the number of winning combinations less than the number suggested in the first production is suggested as a winning candidate, so that the second production is more predetermined than the first production. It is possible to suggest that the display result is highly likely to be derived.

[Specific example of displaying a common navigation image when power is restored during AT]
Next, when the power interruption process (sub) shown in FIG. 21 is executed during the game at the AT and then the power interruption is restored and the activation process (sub) shown in FIG. 19 is executed, the common navigation is performed in Sn15. A specific example of displaying an image will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (1), it is assumed that a game at AT is started and one of the left bells A to D, which is one of the push order bells, is won by internal lottery. At this time, the navigation image 200 is displayed and the navigation sound is output from the liquid crystal display 51. In the navigation image 200, a character image 201 indicating an enemy character is displayed in the upper part, and a pressing order image 202 indicating the pressing order of the stop switch is displayed in the lower part. When the stop switch is pressed in the correct order, an image in which the character image 201 is tilted is displayed.

  The left pressing order image 202 (image “1” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8L, and the central pressing order image 202 (image “3” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8C, and The pressing order image 202 (image “2” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8R. The numbers in each image indicate the pressing order of the stop switches. That is, the reel 2L is in the first stop, the reel 2R is in the second stop, and the reel 2C is in the third stop.

  Therefore, in the pressing order image 202 shown in FIG. 36 (1), the player is prompted to first press the stop switch 8L, then press the stop switch 8R, and finally press the stop switch 8C. Yes. At this time, the size of the character image 201 differs according to the pressing order of the stop switches. Specifically, the character image 201 displayed on the upper stage of the pressing order image 202 corresponding to the stop switch having the earlier pressing order is displayed to be the largest. At this time, since the player has not pressed the stop switch, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, and “left!” Is output as the navigation voice.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (2), in this state, the player presses the stop switch 8L according to the pressing order indicated by the pressing order image 202 to stop the reel 2L, and the symbol corresponding to the symbol combination of the bell 2 is displayed. It is assumed that the winning line LN is stopped. At this time, the navigation image is updated, and the left pressing order image 202 and the character image 201 corresponding to the stop switch 8L are deleted. Also, the navigation voice is updated and “right!” Is output as the navigation voice. Next, at this time, it is assumed that a power interruption occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (3), when the power interruption is restored, the common navigation image 203 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. In the common navigation image 203, no character image is displayed, and only the pressing order image 204 is displayed. That is, a partial image of the navigation image displayed in FIG. 36 (1) is displayed. Moreover, although the image which shows the order of left, right, and the middle was displayed by the pressing order lottery before power interruption, in the common navigation image 203, the left bells A to D are won regardless of the result of the pressing order lottery. Only an image indicating that the first stop that can be performed is the stop switch 8L is displayed. That is, “1” is displayed on the left side, and “−” is displayed on the center and right side. The player can win the bell 2 by pressing the remaining stop switches 8C and 8R according to the pressing order image 204 displayed on the common navigation image 203.

  Note that the common navigation image after the return from power interruption is not limited to the image shown in FIG. FIG. 37 shows an example in which a different type of common navigation image is displayed. FIGS. 37 (1) and (2) have the same flow as FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (3), when power interruption is restored, the common navigation image 205 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. In the common navigation image 205, no character image is displayed, and only the pressing order image 206 is displayed. That is, a partial image of the navigation image displayed in FIG. 37 (1) is displayed. In addition, an image indicating the left, right, and middle order (the first stop is the stop switch 8L, the second stop is the stop switch 8R, and the third stop is the stop switch 8C) is displayed by the pressing order lottery before the power interruption. However, in the common navigation image 205, an image indicating the order of left, middle, and right is displayed regardless of the result of the pressing order lottery. That is, “1” is displayed on the left side, “2” is displayed in the center, and “3” is displayed on the right side. The player can win the bell 2 by pressing the remaining stop switches 8C and 8R according to the pressing order image 206 displayed on the common navigation image 205.

  Here, if a power interruption occurs during the AT, the returning image is displayed when the power is restored, and the AT is terminated, resulting in a disadvantage to the player. If power interruption occurs, it can be considered that the AT is continuously executed even after the power interruption is restored. However, if the AT is to be continued with the state completely restored to the state before the occurrence of the power interruption, the AT return control must be performed by checking the reel stop status at the time of the power interruption, and the AT is executed. There is a problem that the program and data for doing so become complicated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a power interruption occurs during AT, a predetermined common navigation image as described above is displayed. As a result, it is possible to omit the process of searching for the updated navigation image in accordance with the reel stop state before power interruption, and the program and data for displaying the navigation image can be simplified.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About penalty flag control processing]
In the present embodiment, the penalty control process shown in FIG. 28 is executed by the sub-control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the penalty flag control process in the modification shown in FIG. 38 is executed. Also good.

  In the penalty flag control process shown in FIG. 38, the timing for clearing the penalty flag is set when the navigation effect for the promotion lip is performed. That is, a penalty is given until a navigation effect is performed when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order. Detailed description of the same members and functions as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 38, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sh1). If no gaming state command has been received, the process ends. When a gaming state command is received, it is determined whether or not it is RT0 (Sh2). If it is not RT0, the process is terminated. If it is RT0, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sh3). If the internal winning command has not been received, the process ends. When the internal winning command is received, it is determined whether or not one of the push order replays (Lips A to F) has been won (Sh4). If none is won, the process ends.

  When one of the push order replays (Lips A to F) is won, it is determined whether or not a penalty flag is set (Sh5). When the penalty flag is set, it is determined whether or not a winning replay (Lip A to F) is won and a navigation effect for the promotion lip (Replay 3) is executed (Sh12). That is, it is controlled by AT at RT0, and it is determined whether or not a navigation effect for the promotion lip (Replay 3) has occurred. When the navigation effect is executed, the penalty flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sh13). If the navigation effect is not being executed, the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the processing of Sh5 that the penalty flag has not been set, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sh6). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends.

  When the reel stop command is received, it is determined based on the reel stop command whether or not the operation of the stop switch is performed according to a specific operation order. (Sh7). If the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a specific operation order, the process is terminated.

  When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in a specific operation order, it is determined whether a bonus is won or a bonus is being carried over based on an internal winning command received from the main control unit 41. (Sh8).

  If the bonus is won or the bonus is being carried over, that is, if any of BB1 to 3 or RB1 or 2 is won or any of these is being carried over, a warning is given to a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The notification flag B is set (Sh9). When the warning notification flag B is set, the process ends. When the warning notification flag B is set, warning notification is performed in the processing of Sg6 of the warning notification processing of FIG. The warning notification notifies that a penalty is given when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order even though AT is not in progress.

  If the bonus is not won and the bonus is not being carried over, the warning notification flag A is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sh10). When the warning notification flag A is set, warning notification is performed in the processing of Sg2 of the warning notification processing of FIG.

  After the warning notification flag A is set in Sh10, a penalty flag is set (Sh11). In this embodiment, the penalty flag is set when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order regardless of whether or not the navigation effect is performed. The penalty flag may be set only when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order when the operation is performed.

  Here, in the game of RT0, the stop switch is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, and a penalty is given. However, when the penalty is finished without shifting to RT2 which is an advantageous gaming state, The game at RT0 will continue to be played after the penalty has been granted. For this reason, if the stop switch is operated according to the specific operation procedure, the game has shifted to RT2, but it is possible to further play the game of RT0 without a penalty. As a result, it becomes possible to play a game without giving a penalty at RT0, and the player becomes more advantageous at RT0 than when the stop switch is operated according to the specific operation procedure. However, as described above, the penalty flag set at RT0 is cleared when the navigation effect for the promotion lip (Replay 3) is performed, and the granting of the penalty is terminated together with the navigation effect. In spite of the transition, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by giving a penalty for a certain period of time, such as the penalty being continued to be given and the interest in the game being lowered.

[About non-specific display results]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, as a condition for the transition of the gaming state from the preparatory gaming state (RT3) to the normal gaming state (RT0), a missed out result that is a non-specific display result has been derived. As a condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other losing outcomes may be used, and the winning outcome may be displayed on condition that the losing outcome is not derived.

  For example, in this embodiment, when one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in the RT3 game, the bell 1 or the bell 2 is missed. The game state may be shifted from RT3 to RT0 on condition that nine winning combinations are won. As a result, even if the winning combination that the player operated and the pressing order corresponding to the winning pressing bell does not coincide with each other and the 9 winning combination wins, Since the medal is paid out to the player, even when the gaming state is maintained at RT3, some profit can be given.

  Further, in this case, not only the winning condition in which the same nine medals are paid out as when the bell 1 or the bell 2 wins is set as a condition for the game state to shift from RT3 to RT0, but the bell 1 or the bell 2 A winning in which a smaller number (for example, one) of medals is paid out than when the winning is made may be a condition for the game state to shift from RT3 to RT0. For example, when Bell 1 or Bell 2 is missed when winning the push order bell, a single medal with a payout amount smaller than that when Bell 1 or 2 wins is awarded. The gaming state may be changed from RT3 to RT0 when winning the single winning combination.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 12, the left bell is set lower than the winning probability of the middle bell and the right bell. More specifically, the winning probability of the left bell is “830”, while the winning probability of the middle bell and the right bell is “1600”, and the left bell is the middle. The winning probability was set to be about ½ that of the bell or right bell. However, the number of determination values is not limited to this, and if the left bell is set lower than the winning probability of the middle bell or the right bell, even if other determination value numbers are respectively set. Good. Furthermore, the determination value number of the left bell may be “0” (that is, the left bell will not be won), and the middle bell and the right bell may have a determination value number of “1” or more. In this case, since the left bell is not elected, as long as the first left stop is performed, when the middle bell and the right bell are elected, there are many opportunities to shift from the preparatory gaming state to the normal gaming state. Become.

[Operation procedure]
In the present embodiment, when a push order bell or push order replay is won, a specific display result is obtained when the push order corresponding to the won winning combination matches the push order in which the player operates the stop switch. (For example, if the left bell is won, the symbol combination of bell 2) is derived, and if there is a mismatch, the non-specific display result (for example, if the left bell is won, the combination of the missing symbols) ). However, it is not limited to the pressing order, and may be the timing when the stop switch is pressed. In this case, when the timing at which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is derived and displayed so as to be visible on the fluoroscopic window 3 coincides with the timing at which the player presses the stop switch, the specific display result is derived. A non-specific display result may be derived. Furthermore, depending on the navigation effect, the player may be notified of the timing of pressing this stop switch.

[About game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is transitioned. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state may be other transitions. In this case, the normal gaming state, the ready gaming state that can be shifted to the normal gaming state, and the gaming state that has a higher degree of advantage than the prepared gaming state and the normal gaming state, and the transition from the ready gaming state is not possible. Any game state may be used as long as the game state including the advantageous game state that can be transferred from the normal game state is possible.

[About common navigation images]
In the present embodiment, an example in which a common navigation image is displayed as common return-time specific information after power failure recovery is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, navigation voice is arranged on the rear side (inside) of the reel. Back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) disposed on the front side of the reel, lamp or LED mounted on the front door 1b, etc. The common return-time specific information may be notified by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, and change in the temperature of the stop switch.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which only the pressing order image that is a part of the navigation image is displayed as the common navigation image as the common return time specific information after the power failure recovery is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Alternatively, the common navigation image may not be a part of the navigation image, for example, a predetermined navigation image is displayed as it is.

[About Penalty]
In the present embodiment, an example in which AT lottery is not executed as a penalty or AT lottery is executed using an unfavorable table is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only one of the penalties is given. Penalties different from those in the above-described embodiments may be given, such as making a disadvantageous gaming state such as shifting to disadvantageous RT, canceling the execution of the effect, or reducing the type of effect.

[About warning notification]
In the present embodiment, the warning is notified by the warning sound from the speakers 53, 53. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, and the rear side (inside) of the reel are arranged. A back lamp (for example, a reel LED 55), a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b (for example, The effect notification LED 52), the vibration of the stop switch, the air blowing from the periphery of the stop switch, the change of the temperature of the stop switch, etc. may be used to give warning notification by means different from this embodiment. Further, the warning notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). Alternatively, a device that performs only notification may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, an example is given in which warning notification is performed using only a warning sound. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this embodiment, and warning notification may be performed by combining a plurality of types of warning notification.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example, the predetermined condition that warning notification is not performed is that the AT is in progress and the bonus is won or the bonus is being carried over, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, for example, conditions different from the present embodiment, such as winning an AT lottery or shifting to a predetermined RT, may be set as the predetermined conditions.

[About the first effect and the second effect]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the first effect and the second effect are always executed when any one of the left bells A to D is won has been described. It may be determined whether or not to display the winning result suggestion screen by lottery when winning either.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the example which performs a 1st effect and a 2nd effect when one of left bell AD was elected was mentioned, it is not restricted to this, For example, middle bell AD The first effect and the second effect may be executed when a winning combination different from the present embodiment is won, such as right bells A to D and push order replay.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the example which performs the 1st effect and the 2nd effect by the liquid crystal display 51 was given, it is not restricted to this, For example, the speaker 53, 54, effect effect LED52, the back side of a reel It is attached to a back lamp (for example, a reel LED 55) disposed on the inner side, a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), a front door 1b, etc. The first effect and the second effect are performed by means different from the above embodiment, such as a lamp or LED (for example, effect effect LED 52), vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, temperature change of the stop switch, etc. It may be a thing. In addition, the first effect and the second effect may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when the effect is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 illuminates the reel from the back side). May be provided with a device that performs only the production. Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the example which performs a 1st effect and a 2nd effect only by a screen display was given, not only this but combining the effect of a some aspect, and performing a 1st effect and a 2nd effect It may be.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set 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 plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. 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 game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning a prize. Any of these may be a slot machine.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Directing means for performing,
Informing means for informing the operating procedure of the derivation operating means,
The derivation control means derives a predetermined display result combination when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result and the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation procedure, and the determination result of the prior determination means The predetermined display result combination is not derived when it is the predetermined result and the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure,
For the effect performed by the effect means, a first option image using a first color corresponding to the predetermined display result combination and a second option image using a second color different from the first color are displayed. A first effect to be displayed, and a second effect to display the first option image of the first option image and the second option image as a selection result ,
The effect means executes the second effect when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result and the first effect is executed. When the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the first effect is continued without executing the second effect,
When the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means, the notification means regardless of the variable display stop state of the variable display unit when the power supply is stopped. The slot machine in which the notification mode of the operation procedure according to is a common return-time notification mode . Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Directing means for performing,
Informing means for informing the operating procedure of the derivation operating means,
The deriving control means is a predetermined display result combination in which the predetermined winning is generated when the determination result of the predetermining means is a predetermined result allowing the occurrence of a predetermined winning and the derivation operating means is operated in a specific operation procedure. When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result and the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the predetermined display result combination is not derived,
For the effect performed by the effect means, a first option image using a first color corresponding to the predetermined display result combination and a second option image using a second color different from the first color are displayed. a first effect, and a second effect to display as a selection result the first option image of the first choice image and the second option image included to,
The effect means executes the second effect when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result and the first effect is executed. When the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the second option image is selected from the first option image and the second option image without executing the second effect. Execute the effect to be displayed as a result,
When the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means, the notification means regardless of the variable display stop state of the variable display unit when the power supply is stopped. The slot machine in which the notification mode of the operation procedure according to is a common return-time notification mode .

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