JP6481112B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine uses a predetermined number of game media and the start lever is operated to perform a lottery to determine an internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations, and rotate a plurality of reels to determine The reel is stopped based on the operation result of the internal winning combination and the stop button, and a profit corresponding to the determined combination won according to the mode of the stopped reel is provided. Is configured to be performed by the main control unit. Further, a sub-control unit connected by one-way communication from the main control unit is provided, and the sub-control unit is configured to perform various effects based on information transmitted from the main control unit.

  Some of these slot machines perform an AT effect, which is an effect that can specify an advantageous operation condition of the stop button. In the conventional slot machine, the AT control is managed by the sub-control unit. (For example, patent document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4785212

  By the way, in recent years, many frauds aimed at this AT production have occurred, and as a countermeasure against this, the management of this AT production is transferred to the main control unit, and AT production is performed on both the main control unit and the sub-control unit. It is required to make it.

  However, since such a slot machine performs AT effects in both the main control unit and the sub-control unit, it is easy for the player to attract attention to the AT effects by the sub-control unit, and the main control that manages AT effects is performed. There is a risk of making it difficult to recognize the AT effect by the part.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can easily recognize an AT effect by a main control unit.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
First directing means;
A second directing means;
A main control means for controlling the progress of the game, for controlling the first effect means;
Sub-control means that is connected to the main control means by one-way communication, and controls the second rendering means based on information transmitted from the main control means,
A gaming machine that stops the plurality of reels based on an operation on the stop button, and provides a profit according to the mode of the stopped reels,
The main control means includes
Sending operation condition specifying information, which is information that can specify the operation condition for the stop button, to the sub-control means,
It is possible to cause the first effect means to execute a first operation condition specifying effect that is an effect capable of specifying the operation condition,
The first operation condition specifying effect is started at the first timing,
The first operation condition specifying effect is terminated at a second timing,
The sub-control means is
Thereby executing the second operating condition the specific effect you suggest additional information regarding the acquisition of the benefits I identifiable produce der the operating conditions specified by the operating conditions specific information to said second representation section Is possible ,
The second operation condition specifying effect is started at the third timing,
The second operation condition specifying effect is terminated at the fourth timing,
The first timing is a timing earlier than before Symbol fourth timing,
Said second timing before Symbol second operating condition the stop button Oite to have engineered if according to different operating conditions and operating conditions specified by the specific effect, the timing later than the fourth timing der is,
In a predetermined case where power is cut off in a state where the first operation condition specifying effect and the second operation condition specifying effect are being executed, and then the power is restored, the execution of the first operation condition specifying effect is performed. After the start, execution of the second operation condition specific effect is started,
The main control means, in the predetermined case, executes the first operation condition specifying effect before the operation on the stop button for stopping the rotating reel among the plurality of reels becomes effective. Is to start,
The sub-control means executes the second operation condition specifying effect after the operation on the stop button for stopping the rotating reel among the plurality of reels becomes valid in the predetermined case. characterized in der Rukoto which to start.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can make it easy to recognize AT production by the main control part can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. No. shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of 14-25 lottery tables. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation condition specific effect by the main-control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the main control part initial setting process (step S101) in FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of main controller RAM data write-back processing (step S1009) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal lottery process (step S105) in FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel rotation start processing (step S113) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation state update process (step S121) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various game processes (step S207) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the medal acceptance process (step S2003) in FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing executed by a CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. (A) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (b) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart of the 1st sub-control part initial setting process (step S301) in FIG. 20 is a flowchart of effect control processing (step S309) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal lottery command reception effect data setting process (step S3103) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the stop operation command reception effect data setting process (step S3107) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation condition specific effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution period of the operation condition specific effect in the case of following the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specific effect of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the characteristic of the execution period of operation condition specific production. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution period of the operation condition specific effect in the case where the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specific effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is not followed. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the characteristic of the execution period of operation condition specific production. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation condition specific effect at the time of a power failure and a power recovery. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement at the time of a power recovery of a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement at the time of power recovery of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the return timing of the operation condition specific production by the 1st sub control part. It is a figure which shows the concept common to basic embodiment and a 1st modification-a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the return timing of the operation condition specific effect by the main control part 300. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation condition specific effect. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when a power failure and a power recovery generate | occur | produce during execution of the operation condition specific effect containing additional information.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. This is a game machine that advances a series of games that are completed without paying out game media.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine according to the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower column of the left reel 110 (position 7 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the left reel lower symbol, and the upper part of the middle reel 111 (position 2 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom of the middle reel 111 (position 8 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 3 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 6 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol winning line L2. , Left reel upper symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel lower symbol, lower right winning line L3, left reel upper symbol, middle reel upper symbol, right reel upper symbol, upper reel winning line L4, left reel There are provided five winning lines, a lower winning line L5 configured by a lower symbol, a middle reel lower symbol, and a right reel lower symbol. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and all winning lines L1 when three medals are bet. ~ L5 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been won internally in an internal lottery that will be described later, or that a special gaming state will be described later. is there. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 (hereinafter referred to as the lamp 128) is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the following, it may be expressed as being given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. The payout number display 127 is also used for an operation condition specifying effect described later. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays. The payout number display device 127 corresponds to an example of the first effect means of the present invention.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Further, an operation order in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation order” or simply “forward press”, and a stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of the second rendering means of the present invention.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is increased, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as a hotbed of unauthorized modification. And the data capacity of the RAM 308 are limited. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of the main control unit of the present invention. The first sub control unit 400 (or the combination of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500) corresponds to an example of the sub control means of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are installed in the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in the corresponding bet buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are used as medals inserted into the game. Detects a throwing operation when throwing. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (lamp 128, upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, A bet button lamp 200, a reel backlight, etc.) are connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of the second rendering means of the present invention.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 430 that monitors the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the first sub-control unit 400. The voltage monitoring circuit 430 includes: When the voltage value of the power supply is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 402.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged. In addition, “Seven 1 Symbol”, “Seven 2 Symbol”, and “BAR Symbol” are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range of each other on the left reel 110 and cannot be aimed simultaneously by the player. Yes.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special combinations 1 to 3, replay combinations 1 to 6, and small combinations 1 to 5. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing roles 1 to 6 are roles that allow replaying without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. 3 and winning prizes for re-game players 1 to 6 are included.

  Special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combinations are “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” for Special Role 1, “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2” for Special Role 2, and “BAR-BAR-BAR” for Special Role 3.

  When the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. That is, in a game in which one of the special roles 1 to 3 is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special game will be won in the next game and the corresponding combination of symbols will be won. It becomes easy to do. This special combination internal winning state (RT4) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT5) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special roles 1 to 3. Further, in this special game state, when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 320) is made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT5) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-game players 1 to 6 are winning combinations (acting players) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay” for replayer 1, “replay-replay-bell” for replayer 2, “replay-bell-replay” for replayer 3, and replayer. 4 is “Seven 1-Replay-Replay”, Re-playing role 5 is “Seven 2-Replay-Replay”, and Re-playing role 6 is “BAR-Replay-Replay”.

  Among the above-mentioned re-games, re-games 4 to 6 are roles that will not win even if they are won internally. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when providing a push order replay in which the re-game players to win are different depending on the operation order, the re-game players 4 to 6 are configured to internally win the re-game players 1 to 3. (Details will be described later). The re-playing roles 4 to 6 are provided for control in order to make the internal winning states different. In the case of internal winning, the re-playing roles other than these roles (re-playing roles 1 to 3). The stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so as to win a prize. Therefore, the re-game players 4 to 6 are not won.

  Based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 2, the main control unit 300 determines that the replaying high probability state A (hereinafter referred to as this state) if the gaming state is the replaying low probability state (RT1). If the gaming state is the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), the state is shifted to the re-gaming high probability state B (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 3, if the gaming state is the replaying high probability state B (RT3), the game state is shifted to the replaying high probability state A (RT2). If it is the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), it is shifted to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). The replay high probability state A (RT2) and the replay high probability state B (RT3) will be described later.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game is won, medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal-inserted number is reset in a medal-inserted-number storage area described later). The medals inserted in the game won in can be used as it is in the next game.

  The small roles 1 to 5 are winning roles in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: small role 1 is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” and small role 2 is “ANY-cherry-ANY”. The small role 3 is “Seven 1-Bell-Bell”, the small role 4 is “Seven 2-Bell-Bell”, and the small role 5 is “BAR-Bell-Bell”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state A (RT2), a replay high probability state B (RT3), a special role internal winning state (RT4), a special game state ( There are a total of five gaming states (RT5), and these gaming states are controlled by the main controller 300. FIG. 6A shows these five gaming states. FIG. 6B shows the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 6A shows the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 6B on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table of condition devices in each gaming state, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of 14-25 lottery tables. In these drawings, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the lottery data range) associated with each condition device. Here, the condition device is associated with one or a plurality of roles. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the condition device is determined by lottery (winning), and the winning combination (winning combination) is determined based on the result. The decision by internal lottery is called internal winning. In addition, since the condition device is associated with the combination, the “internal lottery of the condition device” may be referred to as “internal lottery of the combination”. Similarly, “internal winning of the condition device” may be referred to as “internal winning of the role”, and “conditional device of internal winning” is referred to as “internally winning role” or “internally winning role”. There is a case.

  In FIG. 7, special combination 1 + small combination 1 is a condition device associated with special combination 1 and small combination 1, and special combination 2+ small combination 1 is associated with special combination 2 and small combination 1. The special device 3 + the small combination 1 is a conditional device associated with the special combination 3 and the small combination 1 (Nos. 4 to 6 in FIG. 7). Special role 1 + small role 2 is a condition device associated with special role 1 and small role 2. Special role 2 + small role 2 is a condition device associated with special role 2 and small role 2. Yes, special combination 3 + small combination 2 is a condition device associated with special combination 3 and small combination 2 (Nos. 7 to 9 in FIG. 7). Special role 1 + small role 3-4-5 is a condition device associated with special role 1 and small role 3-4-5. Special role 2 + small role 3-4-5 is special role 2 And the special device 3 + 5 and the small role 3-4-5 are condition devices associated with the special role 3 and the small role 3-4-5. (No. 10 to 12 in FIG. 7). The small role 3-4-5 is a condition device for internally winning all of the small roles 3 to 5 (No. 31 in FIG. 7).

  Further, in FIG. 8, the replaying role 1-2 is a condition device associated with the replaying roles 1, 2, and the replaying role 1-2-4 corresponds to the replaying roles 1, 2, 4. The re-game player 1-2-5 is a condition device associated with the re-game players 1, 2, 5 and the re-game player 1-2-6 is the re-game player 1 2, 6, and the re-player 1-2-4-5 is the condition device associated with the re-players 1, 2, 4, and 5, and the re-player 1 -2-4-6 is a condition device associated with the replaying roles 1, 2, 4, and 6 (Nos. 14 to 19 in FIG. 8). 7 is a generic name of the condition devices (Nos. 14 to 19 in FIG. 8) associated with the re-playing roles 1 and 2, and the lottery values are the lottery values of these condition devices. Is the sum of

  Further, in FIG. 8, the replaying role 1-3 is a condition device associated with the replaying roles 1, 3, and the replaying role 1-3-4 corresponds to the replaying roles 1, 3, 4. The re-game player 1-3-5 is a condition device associated with the re-game players 1, 3, 5 and the re-game player 1-3-6 is the re-game player 1 3, 6, and the re-player 1-3-4-5 is the condition device associated with the re-player 1, 3, 4, 5, and the re-player 1 -3-4-6 is a condition device associated with the replaying players 1, 3, 4, and 6 (Nos. 20 to 25 in FIG. 8). 7 is a generic term for the condition devices (Nos. 20 to 25 in FIG. 8) associated with the replay players 1 and 3, and the lottery values are the lottery values of these condition devices. Is the sum of

  In each gaming state to be described below, the internal winning probability of the combination is obtained by selecting, from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306, numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination through the condition device. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data (for example, 65536) in the range of random value acquired at times. For example, in the replay low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose (condition device) is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination via the condition device, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other gaming states (for example, gaming states other than the special gaming state). In the replay low probability state (RT1), a lottery device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state (RT1), the winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1 to 3, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 1, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 2, and special roles 1 to 3 + small. There are a role 3-4-5, a replaying role 1, a replaying role 1 & 2, a small role 1-5, and a small role 3-4-5. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the condition device has not been won may be expressed as “winning a loss”.

  Here, the re-game player 1 & 2 will be described. As described above, the re-game player 1 & 2 is a general term for condition devices that are internally won by the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 2. In this embodiment, the re-playing role 1 & 2 has been won internally by re-playing role 1-2, re-playing role 1-2-4, re-playing role 1-2-5, re-playing role 1-2-6, It means that one of the game combination 1-2-4-5 and re-game combination 1-2-4-6 was won internally. In these condition devices, the operation order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left is associated with the correct operation order (details will be described later). If the stop operation is performed in accordance with the associated correct answer operation order, the player is awarded the re-game player 2, and otherwise, the player is awarded the re-game player 1. For example, in the case where the re-game player 1-2 is internally won, if the stop operation is performed in the left middle right operation sequence, the re-game player 2 is won, and if the stop operation is performed in the other operation sequence, the re-game is performed. Win the first role.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). In the present embodiment, a combination of re-game players 4 to 6 and re-game player 1 and re-game player 2 is provided to provide a plurality of re-game players 1 & 2 with each of the plurality of operation sequences as the correct operation sequence. It can be said that. It should be noted that between the condition devices corresponding to the replaying roles 1 & 2, for example, if the replaying role 1-2 is aimed, the replaying role 1-2-4 and the replaying role 1-2-5 can be aimed at In other words, if one of the re-game players is aimed, it becomes impossible to aim for any other re-game player. This re-game player 1 & 2 is a condition device in which it is difficult to guess the correct operation order in a situation where an operation condition to be described later is not suggested. A condition device in which the re-game player to win is determined by the operation order, such as the re-game players 1 & 2, may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the re-game players 1 & 2 are equal. In other words, there is no bias in the correct operation order for winning the re-game player 2, and there is no easy operation sequence for winning the re-game player 2. However, such a configuration is merely an example. For example, the internal winning probability of a conditional device whose correct operation order requires the first left stop is made lower than the internal winning probability of another conditional device, or such a conditional device in the first place. A configuration may be adopted in which biases are provided in the internal winning probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the re-game players 1 & 2, such as, for example, not provided. In this case, it is easier to win the re-gamer 2 if the stop operation is performed in the first right stop or middle first stop operation order than the stop operation in the first left stop operation order. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the condition device, there may be advantages and disadvantages depending on the operation order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing a plurality of condition devices associated with the replaying role 1 and the replaying role 2 using the replaying roles 4 to 6, a plurality of replaying roles 1 & 2 having different correct operation orders are provided. However, it may be configured such that, for example, a reconditioned player 1 & 2 is provided with one condition device, and the correct operation order is determined by lottery when the condition device is internally won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a condition device that associates the correct operation order with respect to replaying players 1 & 2 is used. However, a condition device that associates the correct operation timing with small operation 3 to 5 described later is used. It may be used.

  Next, the small combinations 3 to 5 will be described. The small combinations 3 to 5 are condition devices that require the operation timing of the left stop operation when winning the corresponding combinations. This operation timing is referred to as correct operation timing (details will be described later). Note that a part of the correct operation timing differs depending on whether the left stop operation is the first stop operation or not. Note that if the stop operation is performed at a timing other than the correct operation timing, the game is lost.

  First, the correct operation timing for the small combination 3 will be described. When the left stop operation is the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 13 to 19 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. Become. In this case, the Seven 1 symbol stops on one of the left reels 110. When the subsequent stop operation is performed, the bell symbol stops on the winning line where the left reel Seven 1 symbol is present, and the small role 3 is won.

  On the other hand, when the left stop operation is not the first stop operation, the timing when the symbols indicated by the symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) is the correct operation. It's time. In this case, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2). Further, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 by the middle stop operation and the right stop operation, respectively. As a result, the symbols constituting the small combination 3 are stopped on the winning line L1, and the small combination 3 is won.

  That is, it can be said that the correct operation timing for the small role 3 is a timing at which at least the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2).

  Next, the correct operation timing for the small role 4 will be described. When the left stop operation is the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 6 to 12 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. Become. In this case, the Seven 2 symbol stops on one of the left reels 110. When a subsequent stop operation is performed, the bell symbol stops on the winning line where the left reel Seven 2 symbol is present, and the small role 4 is won.

  On the other hand, when the left stop operation is not the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) is the correct operation. It's time. In this case, the Seven 2 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2). Further, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 by the middle stop operation and the right stop operation, respectively. As a result, the symbols constituting the small combination 4 are stopped on the winning line L1 and the small combination 4 is won.

  That is, it can be said that the correct operation timing for the small role 4 is a timing at which at least the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  Furthermore, the correct operation timing for the small part 5 will be described. When the left stop operation is the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols shown in symbol numbers 0 to 5 and 20 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2) is correct. It's time. In this case, the BAR symbol stops on one of the left reels 110. When a subsequent stop operation is performed, the bell symbol stops on the winning line with the BAR symbol of the left reel, and the small part 5 is won.

  On the other hand, when the left stop operation is not the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 0 to 4 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2) is the correct operation. It's time. In this case, the BAR symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2). Further, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 by the middle stop operation and the right stop operation, respectively. As a result, the symbols constituting the small combination 5 on the winning line L1 are stopped, and the small combination 5 is won.

  That is, it can be said that the correct operation timing for the small role 5 is a timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 0 to 4 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  In addition, as described above, the small combinations 3 to 5 are condition devices for internal winning independently, and the symbols constituting the respective combinations on the left reel 110 are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range. For this reason, between the small roles 3 to 5, if you try to aim for the small role 3, you will not be able to aim for the small roles 4, 5. There will be a relationship that makes it impossible to aim. Note that the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 require an operation timing in order to win, but there is no relation that other small combinations cannot be aimed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to aim at the small part 2 or the small part 3 while aiming at the small part 1.

  In addition, the condition devices such as the above described small roles 3 to 5 may be configured such that the symbols configured in some reels are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range as described above, The same arrangement may be adopted for the reels.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the condition device in which correct operation timings are associated with the small combinations 3 to 5 is used. However, a condition device in which correct operation sequences are associated with each other, such as the replaying players 1 & 2 described above. It may be used.

  Next, the small part 3-4-5 will be described. When the small combination 3-4-5 is won internally, if the left stop operation is the first stop, the small combination 3, 4, 5 is won regardless of the operation timing. When the left stop operation is not the first stop, the winning combination depends on the operation timing. Specifically, if the timing of the left stop operation is the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2), the winning line L1 is small. Wins the third role. Further, if the symbol indicated by the symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 is in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2), the winning combination 4 is won on the winning line L1. Furthermore, if the symbol shown on symbol numbers 0 to 4 of the left reel 110 is at the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2), the winning combination 5 is won on the winning line L1. And when stop operation is performed at timings other than the above, it loses.

  FIG. 6 shows that when a re-game player 2 is won, the game moves to a re-game high probability state A (RT2), which will be described later. Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Replay high probability state A (RT2)>
The re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) and lower than the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). In the re-playing high probability state A (RT2), a lottery device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state A (RT2), the winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1 to 3, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 1, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 2, and special roles 1 to 3+. There are a small role 3-4-5, a replaying role 1, a replaying role 1 & 2, a replaying role 1 & 3, a small role 1-5, and a small role 3-4-5. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, the re-game players 1 & 3 will be described. As described above, the replaying combination 1 & 3 is a general term for condition devices that are internally won by the replaying combination 1 and the replaying combination 3. In the present embodiment, the re-playing role 1 & 3 is internally won. The re-playing role 1-3, the re-playing role 1-3-4, the re-playing role 1-3-5, the re-playing role 1-3-6, It means that one of the game combination 1-3-4-5 and re-game combination 1-3-4-6 was won internally. Each of these condition devices is associated with the operation order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left as the correct operation order. Then, when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the associated correct answer operation sequence, the re-game player 1 is won, and in other cases, the re-game player 3 is won. For example, when the re-game player 1-3 is internally won, if the stop operation is performed in the left middle right operation order, the re-game player 1 is won, and if the stop operation is performed in the other operation sequence, the re-game is performed. Wins the third role.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). In the present embodiment, a combination of re-game players 4 to 6 and re-game player 1 and re-game player 3 is provided to provide a plurality of re-game players 1 & 3 with each of the plurality of operation sequences as the correct operation sequence. It can be said that. It should be noted that, between the condition devices corresponding to the replaying roles 1 & 3, for example, if the replaying role 1-3 is aimed at, the replaying role 1-3-4 and the replaying role 1-3-5 can be aimed at. In other words, if one of the re-game players is aimed, it becomes impossible to aim for any other re-game player. This re-game player 1 & 3 is a condition device in which it is difficult to guess the correct operation order in a situation where an operation condition to be described later is not suggested. A condition device in which the re-game player to win is determined by the operation order like the re-game players 1 & 3 may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the re-game players 1 & 3 are equal. That is, there is no bias in the correct operation order for winning the re-game player 1, and there is no easy operation sequence for winning the re-game player 1. However, such a configuration is merely an example. For example, the internal winning probability of a conditional device whose correct operation order requires the first left stop is made lower than the internal winning probability of another conditional device, or such a conditional device in the first place. A configuration may be adopted in which biases are provided in the internal winning probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the re-playing players 1 & 3, such as not providing any. In this case, it is easier to win the re-gamer 1 by performing the stop operation in the order of the first right stop or the middle first stop than in the stop operation in the first left stop operation order. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the condition device, there may be advantages and disadvantages depending on the operation order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of condition devices associated with the replaying role 1 and the replaying role 3 using the replaying roles 4 to 6 are provided, so that a plurality of replaying roles 1 & 3 having different correct operation orders are provided. However, it may be configured such that, for example, a reconditioned player 1 & 3 is provided with a condition device, and the correct operation sequence is determined by lottery when the condition device is internally won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a condition device in which correct operation orders are associated with the re-playing players 1 & 3 is used. However, a condition device in which correct operation timings are associated with each other as in the small roles 3 to 5 described above. It may be used.

  FIG. 6 shows that when a re-game player 3 wins, the game shifts to a re-game low probability state (RT 1). When a re-game player 2 wins, a re-game height described later is shown. It is shown that a transition is made to probability state B (RT3). Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later. In this embodiment, the winning of the replaying role 3 is a condition for shifting to the replaying low probability state (RT1). For example, when winning a small role 3 to 5 internally, The absence may be added to the condition for shifting to the low replay probability state (RT1).

<Replay High Probability State B (RT3)>
The re-gaming high probability state B (RT3) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) and the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2). In the replay high probability state B (RT3), a lottery condition device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state B (RT3), the winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1 to 3, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 1, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 2, and special roles 1 to 3+. There are a small role 3-4-5, a replaying role 1, a replaying role 1 & 3, a small role 1-5, and a small role 3-4-5. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the re-playing combination 3 is won, the game shifts to the re-playing high probability state A (RT2). Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later. In the present embodiment, the winning of the replaying role 3 is set as a condition for shifting to the replaying high probability state A (RT2). The failure to do so may be added to the condition for shifting to the replay high probability state A (RT2).

<Special role internal winning state (RT4)>
The special role internal winning state (RT4) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special role is set to ON (special role internal winning state), and the role that is internally won in this special role internal winning state (RT4) ( In the condition device, there are a replay combination 1, a small combination 1-5, and a small combination 3-4-5. If the condition device has not won the internal winning combination (32744/65536), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, so that the special combination corresponding to the internal winning flag of the special winning combination set to ON is obtained. Corresponding symbol combinations can be displayed. In this special combination internal winning state (RT4), a lottery is selected for a condition device for internal winning with reference to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT4) (when the special combination is won), the state shifts to the special game state (RT5) described later. To do.

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
In the special game state (RT5), a lottery device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT5” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The condition devices that are internally won in the special gaming state are a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3-4-5.

  FIG. 6 shows that in the special game state (RT5), when a payout exceeding a prescribed number (for example, 320 cards) is made, the game shifts to the re-game low probability state (RT1).

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state (RT5) ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special gaming state (RT5) ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or even a predetermined amount. May be terminated when the number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) has been played.

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls five game states (RT1 to 5). Further, the main control unit 300 controls and manages three effect states: a normal effect state, an AT preparation effect state, and an AT execution effect state. Among these, in the production state excluding the normal production state, using the payout number display device 127, an operation condition specific production that suggests an operation condition (at least one of operation sequence or operation timing) for the condition device that has been won internally is executed. There is a case. Hereinafter, the AT preparation effect state and the AT execution effect state in which the operation condition specifying effect can be executed are collectively referred to as an AT (assist time) effect state. Here, the details of the AT effect state will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  In the AT effect state, an effect that suggests the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the condition device that is won internally. Specifically, in order to win the replaying role 1 & 2 in the internal winning, the operation order for winning the replaying role 2 is suggested, and when the replaying role 1 & 3 is won in the internal winning position, The operation order is suggested, and when the small winning combination 3 to 5 is won internally, the operation timing for winning each winning combination is suggested. These condition devices are referred to as AT condition devices. In the following, depending on the AT condition device that is won internally, an operation condition that brings a result advantageous to the player is referred to as a correct operation condition, and an operation condition that does not satisfy the correct operation condition is referred to as an incorrect operation condition. .

  The replaying players 1 & 2 are condition devices that are internally won in the replaying low probability state (RT1) and the replaying high probability state A (RT2). When this condition device is won internally, either the re-playing role 1 or the re-playing role 2 is won. These roles are common in that replay is given, but the replay high probability state A (RT2) and the replay high probability state B (RT3) in which the replay role 2 is a more advantageous game state for the player. ). In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game player 2 than to win the re-game player 1. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the re-gamer 1 & 2 is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation sequence for winning the re-gamer 2 is executed.

  The replaying players 1 & 3 are condition devices that are internally won in the replaying high probability state A (RT2) and the replaying high probability state B (RT3). When this condition device is won internally, either the re-playing role 1 or the re-playing role 3 is won. Although these roles are common in that replays are given, the replay low probability state (RT1) and the replay high probability state A (RT2) in which the replay role 3 is a more disadvantageous game state for the player. It is different in that it is a role to move to. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game 1 than to win the re-game 3. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the re-gamer 1 & 3 is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation order for winning the re-gamer 1 is executed.

  FIG. 9A shows an operation condition specifying effect when the re-game player 1 & 2 is internally won, and FIG. 9B shows an operation condition specifying effect when the re-game player 1 & 3 is internally won. Has been. In the present embodiment, of the two 7-segment displays provided in the payout number display 127, the left side is used for suggesting the correct operation order. Specifically, the numbers 1 to 6 are sequentially associated with the correct operation order of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left. For example, the condition device No. 1 in FIG. In the column 14, “1” indicating that the correct operation order is left middle right when this condition device (re-gamer 1-2) is internally won is displayed on the left side of the payout number display 127. It is shown that it is displayed on a 7-segment display. In addition, the condition device No. 1 in FIG. In the column 21, “2” indicating that the correct answer operation order is right and left when this condition device (regamer 1-3-4) is internally won is the left side of the payout number display 127. Are displayed on the 7-segment display.

  The small roles 3 to 5 are conditions for internal winning in the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability state A (RT2), the replay high probability state B (RT3), and the special role internal winning state (RT4). Device. When this condition device is internally won, the corresponding small role can be won by performing the stop operation at the correct operation timing described above. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when a small combination 3 to 5 is won internally, an effect suggesting the correct operation timing for winning the corresponding small combination is executed.

  FIG. 9C shows an operation condition specifying effect in the case where the small winning combinations 3 to 5 are internally won. In the present embodiment, of the two 7-segment displays provided in the payout number display 127, the left side is used to indicate the correct operation timing. Specifically, the numbers 7 to 9 are sequentially associated with the correct operation timings of the small roles 3 to 5. For example, the condition device No. 1 in FIG. In the column 28, when the conditional device (small part 3) is elected internally, the correct operation timing is shown in the middle of the display window 113 (4 shown in FIG. 2). "7" indicating that the timing is at the position of the payout number) is displayed on the 7-segment display on the left side of the payout number display 127. It can be said that this display suggests that the stop operation should be performed at the correct operation timing corresponding to the above-mentioned small role 3.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect is executed when the AT preparation effect state and the AT execution effect state are set. These performance states are set according to the number of AT sets provided in the RAM 308 (sometimes referred to as the number of remaining AT sets). Here, the number of AT sets indicates the number of times that the AT execution effect state is set. In the present embodiment, the number is set by lottery based on an internal winning condition device. In the present embodiment, if the number of AT sets is 1 or more in the normal performance state, the AT preparation effect state is set by subtracting 1 from the number of AT sets, and then the gaming state shifts to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). The AT execution effect state is set, and the number of games (the number of AT games) in which the AT execution effect state continues is set. If the number of AT sets is 1 or more when the game corresponding to the number of AT games ends, the number of AT games is set again and the AT execution effect state continues. On the other hand, when the number of AT sets is 0 when the game corresponding to the number of AT games is completed, the normal performance state is set (the AT execution performance state is terminated). In the present embodiment, there may be a case where a lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of AT games is executed based on an internal winning condition device.

  It should be noted that the AT effect state is started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered) regardless of the number of AT games and the number of AT sets, not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. Good. In addition, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of AT games according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In this AT effect state, the player can easily obtain medals.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the replaying combination 1 & 2, the replaying combination 1 & 3, and the small combination 3-5 are used as AT condition devices. These condition devices are composed of a plurality of condition devices whose operation order or operation timing is not duplicated, and two or more condition devices among these condition devices cannot be aimed at the same time. In the present embodiment, a plurality of condition devices that do not overlap the operation order or operation timing are adopted as the AT condition device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a condition device that does not overlap operation conditions may be adopted. Here, the operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  On the other hand, there are other conditions that cannot be aimed at the replaying role 1, small role 1, small role 2, and small role 3-4-5 (No. 13, 26, 27, 31 in FIG. 7) at the same time. Since there is no device, this embodiment does not employ it as an AT condition device.

  In addition, special roles 1 to 3 (No. 1 to 3 in FIG. 7) are employed as AT condition devices because they have a relationship that cannot target other condition devices at the same time as small roles 3 to 5. May be. However, since the special combinations 1 to 3 are condition devices in which the internal winning state is carried over without winning a prize, they are not adopted as AT condition devices in this embodiment. Furthermore, regarding the condition devices (No. 4 to 12 in FIG. 7) in which the special roles 1 to 3 and other roles are internally won, similarly to the condition device in which the special roles 1 to 3 are independently won, Although it may be adopted as an AT condition device, in this embodiment it is not adopted as an AT condition device.

  In the present embodiment, among the two 7 segments of the payout number display device 127, the correct operation condition is displayed on the left side, and the number of medals to be paid out to the player is displayed on the right side. Yes. Note that, as in the present embodiment, all operation conditions may be displayed using one segment, or display areas may be divided for each type of operation condition so that display contents do not overlap. In addition, by separating the display areas and preventing the display from being the same between these display areas, the player can more easily recognize the suggested operating conditions. In addition, as a structure which divides a display area, the structure which provides multiple 7 segments according to the kind of operation condition may be sufficient, and the structure which uses each segment of one 7 segment for every kind of operation condition may be used. Good.

  In addition, as in the present embodiment, when the correct operation conditions are the same in different condition devices, the same display content may be adopted, but the display content may be different for each condition device.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect and the number of grants are displayed on the same display, but it is not always necessary to do so, and a dedicated display may be provided for each. Moreover, it is good also as a display which overlaps with the display (for example, display of the number of storages) from which the correct operation conditions and the number of grants differ.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, a main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 10 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after being reset by a reset interrupt.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S103, a game start process is executed. In this game start process, first, whether or not a medal has been inserted is checked, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of a medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the number of inserted medals is determined and a valid winning line is determined. In this embodiment, the start of the game is determined based on the start lever 135 being operated in the state where the bet number is 3, and the state of the medal blocker is the accepting state (the state where the inserted medal can be accepted). In this case, the status is set to the non-acceptance state, and the interrupt status is set to the game. Here, the interrupt status is information used for performing processing according to the situation in the main control unit timer interrupt processing described later.

  In step S105, an internal lottery process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Although the details will be described later, the condition device selected in this process is referred to as an internal winning condition device.

  In step S111, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the condition device that has been won internally. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S113, a reel rotation start process is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110 to 112, and preparation for transmission of a rotation start command is performed. In this process, the reel is accelerated until a constant rotational speed is reached, and then the stop button operation (stop operation) is validated based on the detection of the index sensor. If the reel rotation speed drops after reaching a certain rotation speed, the reel is accelerated again. In other words, if power is cut off and power is restored while the reel is rotating at a constant rotation speed, the process is performed after the main control unit initial setting process to accelerate the reel until it reaches a constant speed again. . Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S115, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped with reference to the stop table of the reel stop data, and the reels according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. Any one of 110 to 112 is stopped, and preparation for transmission of commands (first to third stop operation commands) corresponding to each stop operation is performed. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117. As described in the description of the reel rotation start process, when the reel rotation speed is reduced due to power interruption / recovery, the reel stop control process is restarted after the reel is accelerated again. Let

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “ANY-Cherry-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 2 has been won.

  In step S119, game state update processing is performed. In this process, each of the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability state A (RT2), the replay high probability state B (RT3), the special role internal winning state (RT4), and the special game state (RT5). Processing related to the transition of the gaming state is performed, and the gaming state is shifted (updated) when those start conditions or end conditions are satisfied. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state is made.

  In step S121, effect state update processing is performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S123, if any winning combination with a payout is won in the winning determination process, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out) according to the number of winning lines, and the number of grants is calculated. Display is performed using the seven segments on the right side of the display 127. Thereafter, the interrupt status is set to non-game. If a re-game player is won, the number of bets at the start of the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is set, and if an operation condition specific effect described later is being executed, End at the bet number setting timing.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

<Main controller 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interruption processing, and the like of the main control unit 300 are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal lottery command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop Stop button reception command accompanying reception of the operation of buttons 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, Game state update command), bits 0 to 10 are command data It is composed of (a predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and used area of the RAM 308 Is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

  Next, details of the main control unit initial setting process (step S101) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the main controller initial setting process (step S101) in FIG.

  First, in step S1001 executed first, initial setting is performed. In this initial setting, processing such as setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, and initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308 are performed. Do.

  In step S1003, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a voltage value of the power source supplied to the main control unit 300 is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment). In this case, it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), this step S1003 is repeatedly executed, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 has not detected the power supply cutoff). Then, the process proceeds to step S1005. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, step S1003 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether the setting key switch is on. Here, the setting key switch is a switch for setting the player's merits (for example, six merits from 1 to 6) in the slot machine 100. If this switch is on, the process proceeds to step S1013, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 308 is abnormal. The data determined here is data saved in the RAM 308 when the power of the slot machine 100 is turned off or is momentarily interrupted (a voltage drop temporarily lower than the operating voltage) (see step S221 in FIG. 11). That is, it is determined in this step S1007 whether or not the data has been securely saved in the RAM 308. Specifically, it is determined whether the power flag is normal (on) and whether the calculation result using the checksum is normal. It is determined that there is no abnormality. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in this data, the process proceeds to step S1011. If it is determined that there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  In step S1009, a main controller RAM data write-back process is executed, and the main controller initial setting process ends. The details of the main controller RAM data write-back process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1011, RAM error processing is performed. In this RAM error processing, after making preparations for clearing the storage areas of all the RAMs 308 except the used stack area, the process shifts to an infinite loop state. From this state, the game can be started by turning on the power again with the setting key switch operated and changing the setting. In other words, the present embodiment is configured such that the progress of the game is stopped when an error occurs in the RAM 308, and is configured so as to be able to return from this state only by changing the setting.

  In step S1005, the process proceeds to step S1013 when the setting key switch is on. In step S1013, setting value change processing is executed according to the state of the setting key. Further, when the change of the setting value is completed, a preparation for transmitting a setting change command indicating the change of the setting value is executed. Thereafter, the main controller initial setting process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the main controller RAM data write-back process (step S1009) in the main controller initial setting process of FIG. 12 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main controller RAM data write-back process (step S1009) in FIG.

  First, in first step S1101, it is determined whether or not an operation condition specifying effect has been executed at the time of power interruption. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1103. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1103, a return process of the operation condition specifying effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, other RAM data write-back processing is executed. For example, the data stored in the RAM 308 is written back to the register of the CPU 304, and the process of returning the register state to the state immediately before the power interruption process is executed is executed. In this RAM data write-back processing, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the slot machine 100 returns to the power-off state. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction that was executed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing immediately before the power interruption. Further, here, a power recovery command is set in a transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off.

  Next, details of the internal lottery process (step S105) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal lottery process (step S105) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, lottery of condition devices is executed. Specifically, the lottery table of the condition device stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the condition device corresponding to the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 316 is selected. The condition device selected here is referred to as an internal winning condition device.

  In step S1203, condition device identification information is generated. More specifically, if the internal winning condition device is any one of the replaying roles 1 & 2, replaying roles 1 & 3, and small roles 3 to 5, information indicating the group of the condition devices that have been internally won, Store as condition device identification information. In the present embodiment, if the condition device that is won internally is the re-game combination 1 & 2 (No. 14 to 19 in FIGS. 7 and 8), information indicating the re-game combination 1-2 (No. in FIGS. 7 and 8). 14) is stored as the condition device identification information indicating the group of re-game players 1 & 2. In addition, if the internal winning condition device is the re-game combination 1 & 3 (No. 20 to 25 in FIGS. 7 and 8), information (No. 20 in FIGS. 7 and 8) indicating the re-game combination 1-3 is provided. , And stored as condition device identification information indicating a group of re-game players 1 & 3. Further, if the condition device that is won internally is a small combination 3-5 (No. 28-30 in FIG. 7), information indicating the small combination 3 (No. 28 in FIG. 7) is assigned to the group of the small combination 3-5. Is stored as condition device identification information. In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which information indicating a condition device is used as condition device identification information indicating a group. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information indicating a group is provided separately. The configuration may be stored as conditional device identification information.

  Note that if the condition device that is won internally is not any of the re-game players 1 & 2, the re-game players 1 & 3, and the minor roles 3 to 5, information indicating the condition device that has been internally won is stored as condition device identification information.

  In step S1205, operation condition identification information is generated. In this process, if the condition device that is won internally is any one of the re-game players 1 & 2, re-game players 1 & 3, and small games 3 to 5, the correct operation conditions (the above-described correct operation sequence described above) Alternatively, the operation condition identification information that can identify the correct operation timing) is stored separately from the information of the condition device that has been won internally.

  For example, when the re-game combination 1 & 2 (No. 14 to 19 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is won internally, the information indicating the re-game combination 1-2 is set as the condition device identification information by the process of step S1203. It is not possible to determine which of the re-game players 1 & 2 is in the internal winning state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT condition devices (re-playing players 1 & 2, re-playing players 1 & 3, small roles 3-5) are internally won, the correct operation condition (the above-mentioned correct answer) is determined only by the condition device identification information. The operation order or the correct operation timing) cannot be determined. In other words, when the AT condition device is internally won, the operation condition identification information is required to determine the correct operation condition (the above-described correct operation sequence or correct operation timing). In addition, when a condition device other than the AT condition device is won internally, the operation condition identification information is not generated.

  In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the effect state is an AT execution effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1209; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1211.

  In step S1209, the number of AT games is updated. In this process, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT games based on the progress of the game. Further, whether or not to add the number of AT games is determined by lottery based on the condition device that is won internally, and if the addition is determined, the number of AT games is added. The management of the AT effect state does not have to be based on the number of games. For example, the AT effect state is based on the number of executions of an operation condition specifying effect described later, the number of medals granted or acquired in the AT execution effect state. Also good. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1213.

  In step S1211, the number of AT sets is added. Here, whether or not to add the number of AT sets is determined by lottery based on the condition device that is won internally, and if the addition is determined, the number of AT sets is added. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1213. Note that the configuration for managing the number of AT sets as in the present embodiment may not be employed. For example, the AT execution effect state is continued every time the number of AT games becomes 0 without using the number of AT sets. It may be determined whether or not the AT execution effect state is continued when the lottery is performed.

  In step S1213, an internal lottery command transmission preparation is executed. This internal lottery command includes information that can identify the current performance state. Furthermore, when the production state is the normal production state, the condition device identification information is included. When the production state is other than the normal production state (AT execution production state, AT preparation production state), the condition device identification information, Operation condition identification information and information that can identify the updated number of AT games are included. The internal lottery command prepared here is transmitted by the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S211 in FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the condition device identification information and the operation condition identification information are separated is adopted, but it is not always necessary to divide each piece of information. For example, in the AT execution effect state and the AT preparation effect state, the information on the condition device that has been won internally may be transmitted as it is, while in the normal effect state, the condition device identification information generated in step S1205 may be transmitted. That is, the format of information that can specify the correct operation condition (for example, information on the condition device that has been won internally or operation condition specifying information) is not limited.

  Next, details of the reel rotation start process (step S113) in the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start process (step S113) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301, it is determined whether or not the value of the game interval counter is zero. If the value of the game interval counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, step S1301 is executed again. Note that the game interval counter is a counter provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in order to adjust the interval between games, and is a timer update process (step S209 in FIG. 11) of the main control unit timer interrupt process. ) Is counted down. In the present embodiment, the value of the game interval counter is initialized immediately before the start of reel rotation so that the value of the game interval counter becomes 0 when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the previous reel rotation (FIG. 15). Step S1303). This guarantees the minimum required time between games and suppresses gambling.

  In subsequent step S1303, an initial value is set in the above-described game interval counter, and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, acceleration of all the reels 110 to 112 is started, and the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, it is determined whether all the reels 110 to 112 are rotating at a predetermined speed (constant speed). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1309; otherwise, step S1307 is executed again.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether or not the index sensors provided on the reels 110 to 112 have detected detection pieces provided on the reels 110 to 112, respectively. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1311. If not, step S1309 is executed again.

  In step S1311, it is determined whether the AT condition device has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1313. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1317.

  In step S1313, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a normal effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1317; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1315.

  In step S1315, an operation condition specifying effect is executed. Specifically, a process of causing the payout number display device 127 to execute an operation condition specifying effect (see FIG. 9) that can specify a correct operation condition (correct operation order or correct operation timing) is performed. In addition, in this embodiment, although it has comprised so that the operation condition with respect to all stop operation can be specified by operation condition specific production, it is not limited to this structure. For example, it may indicate only the operation condition for the next stop operation among the correct operation conditions, or may indicate all the operation conditions for the correct answer, and may indicate the next of the correct operation conditions. Any operation condition for the stop operation may be specified at least. The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is executed from the start of execution until the medal insertion (update of the betting number) for the next game is performed.

  In step S1317, all the stop buttons 137 to 139 are validated, and this reel rotation start process is terminated. When the stop buttons 137 to 139 are activated, an operation for stopping the reels is accepted. In addition, information indicating validation and invalidation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is stored in the RAM 308, and validation and invalidation are set by updating this information.

  Next, details of the effect state update process (step S121) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect state update process (step S121) in FIG.

  First, in first step S1403, it is determined whether or not the effect state is an AT execution effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1405; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1413.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1407; otherwise, the effect state update process is terminated.

  In step S1407, it is determined whether the number of AT sets is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1411. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1409, the effect state is set to the normal effect state, and this effect state update process ends.

  In step S1411, after 1 is subtracted from the number of AT sets, an initial value (for example, 50) is set for the number of AT games, and this effect state update process is terminated. Note that the initial value of the number of AT games may vary or may be a fixed value.

  In step S1413, which is performed when it is determined in step S1403 that the effect state is not the AT execution effect state, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT preparation effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1415; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1419.

  In step S1415, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to a re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1417; otherwise, the effect state update process is terminated. For example, regardless of whether or not the gaming state has transitioned to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3), the AT is determined based on the fact that the condition device corresponding to the re-game player 1 & 2 has been won twice in the AT preparation effect state. The execution effect state may be set.

  In step S1417, the effect state is set to the AT execution effect state, and the process proceeds to step S1411.

  In step S1419 which proceeds when it is not determined in step S1413 that the effect state is the AT actual preparation effect state, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1421, and if not, the effect state update process ends.

  In step S1421, the effect state is set to the AT preparation effect state, and this effect state update process ends. Note that the number of precursor games may be set separately, and the AT preparation effect state may be set based on the fact that the set number of precursor games has elapsed.

  Next, details of various game processes (step S207) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of various game processes (step S207) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2001, it is determined whether or not the interrupt status is non-game. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2009.

  In step S2003, a medal acceptance process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2005. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2005, a medal settlement process is executed. Specifically, when the settlement button 134 is pressed, the medals stored electronically and the medals set as the bet number other than the replay are settled. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2007.

  In step S2007, processing related to various games when the interrupt status is non-game (various game processing during non-game) is executed, and the various game processing ends.

  In step S2001, when the interrupt status is not non-game (interrupt status is game), in step S2009, processing related to various games (various game processing during game) when the interrupt status is gaming is executed. The various game processes are terminated. The various game processes during the game include a process for controlling the rotation of each reel.

  Next, the details of the medal acceptance process (step S2003) in the various game processes of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of medal acceptance processing (step S2003) in FIG.

  First, in first step S2101, it is determined whether or not the state of the medal blocker in the medal selector 170 is set to the accepting state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2103. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2103, it is determined whether or not either the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated or medals are inserted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2105; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2105, the number of bets or the number of reserves is updated according to the operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132 or the insertion of medals, and the process proceeds to step S2107.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether or not the betting number has been updated in step S2105. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2109; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2109, it is determined whether or not an operation condition specifying effect by main controller 300 is being executed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2111. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2111, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 ends, and the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2113, it is determined whether or not the sum of the betting number and the storage number is 53. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2115; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2117.

  In step S2115, the medal blocker state is set to the accepting state, and the medal accepting process is terminated.

  In step S2117, the state of the medal blocker is set to a non-acceptance state, and this medal acceptance process is terminated.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in the first step S301, a first sub-control unit initial setting process is executed. In the present embodiment, when power is turned on, various initialization processes are executed in step S301. Details of the first sub-control unit initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated. Details of this effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S315, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

  This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20B is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S331, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 404 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S333, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 19, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S335, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  In step S337, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S341, and when the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S339.

  In step S339, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S341, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as a specific variable and a stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 408, and the use area of the RAM 408 Is derived and stored in the RAM 408, and the power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON. In addition, although this embodiment employ | adopts the structure which does not return the operation condition specific effect after power recovery so that it may mention later, in this process, the information regarding execution of the operation condition specific effect is also saved.

  Next, details of the first sub control unit initial setting process (step S301) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the first sub-control unit initial setting process (step S301) in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, initial setting is performed. In this process, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S3003, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage monitoring circuit 430 has a voltage value of the power source supplied to the first sub-control unit 400 is less than a predetermined value (9v in the present embodiment). If it is, it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 404 detects that the power supply is cut off), this step S3003 is repeatedly executed, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 404 does not detect that the power supply is cut off). Then, the process proceeds to step S3005. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, step S3003 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S3005, it is determined whether a setting change command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3007, initialization of the RAM 408 is executed, and the first sub-control unit initial setting process is terminated. In the present embodiment, this processing is executed when there is a setting change and when there is a RAM abnormality. In the main control unit 300, if a RAM error occurs, the game cannot proceed, but even if a RAM error occurs in the first sub-control unit 400, the game can proceed.

  In step S3009, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 408 is abnormal. The data determined here is data saved in the RAM 408 when the power of the slot machine 100 is turned off or is momentarily interrupted (a voltage drop temporarily lower than the operating voltage) (step S341 in FIG. 20B). reference). That is, it is determined in this step S3009 whether or not data has been securely saved in the RAM 408. Specifically, it is determined whether the power flag is normal (ON) and whether the calculation result using the checksum is normal. If both determinations are normal, the return data of the RAM 408 is stored in the return data. It is determined that there is no abnormality. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in this data, the process proceeds to step S3007. If it is determined that there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S3011.

  In step S3011, the RAM data write-back process of the first sub control unit is executed, and the first sub control unit initial setting process ends. For example, the data stored in the RAM 408 is written back to the register of the CPU 404, and a process for returning the register state to the state immediately before the power interruption process is executed. In this process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 408 at the time of power interruption is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register saving area provided in the RAM 408 at the time of power interruption is read out, reset to each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 404 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the first sub-control unit 400 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction that was executed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing immediately before the power interruption. It should be noted that, in the event of power interruption and power recovery during the execution of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400, a configuration is adopted in which the operation condition specifying effect is not restored by deleting the data related to the operation condition specifying effect. Yes. The timing for deleting the data related to the operation condition specifying effect may be any timing as long as the operation condition specifying effect is not restored. Furthermore, the method is not limited to the method of deleting the data related to the operation condition specific effect, and any method may be adopted as long as the operation condition specific effect is not restored.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3101 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not an internal lottery command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3105.

  In step S3103, the internal lottery command reception effect data setting process is executed, and this effect control process is terminated. Details of the internal lottery command reception effect data setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether any of the first to third stop operation commands has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3107, a stop operation command reception effect data setting process is executed, and this effect control process ends. Details of the stop operation command reception effect data setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3109, other command reception effect data setting processing is executed, and effect data is set for reception of commands other than the internal lottery command and the stop operation command.

  Next, the details of the internal lottery command reception effect data setting process (step S3103) in the effect control process of FIG. 22 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal lottery command reception effect data setting process (step S3103) in FIG.

  First, in first step S3201, it is determined whether or not operation condition identification information is included in the received internal lottery command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3203, the effect data for the first operation condition specifying effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S3205. The operation condition specifying effect in the present embodiment employs an effect whose aspect changes in response to a stop operation. Among the operation condition specifying effects, an effect executed during a period from the start of the game to the first stop operation is referred to as a first operation condition specifying effect until the second stop operation is performed from the first stop operation. An effect executed during the period is referred to as a second operation condition specifying effect, and an effect executed during the period from the second stop operation to the third stop operation is referred to as a third operation condition specifying effect. These first to third operation condition specifying effects are provided according to each stop operation in order to make it easier to specify the operation conditions of the first to third stop operations, respectively, and will be described in detail later.

  In step S3205, other effect data when the internal lottery command is received is set, and the internal lottery command reception effect data setting process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the stop operation command reception effect data setting process (step S3107) in the effect control process of FIG. 22 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the stop operation command reception effect data setting process (step S3107) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, it is determined whether or not the operation condition identification information is included in the internal lottery command received immediately before. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3309.

  In step S3303, it is determined whether or not an operation is performed under correct operation conditions. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3315.

  In step S3305, it is determined whether the received stop operation command is a first stop operation command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3311.

  In step S3307, effect data for the second operation condition specifying effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S3309.

  In step S3309, other effect data at the time of receiving the stop operation command is set, and the effect data setting process at the time of receiving the stop operation command is ended.

  In step S3311 which proceeds when the received stop operation command is not the first stop operation command in step S3305, it is determined whether or not the received stop operation command is the second stop operation command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3315.

  In step S3313, effect data for the third operation condition specifying effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S3309.

  In step S3315, when the operation is not performed under the correct operation condition in step S3303 or when the received stop operation command is not the second stop operation command in step S3311, the effect data for setting the operation condition specific effect is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S3309. Effect data for ending the operating condition specifying effect being executed when the operation is not performed under the correct operation condition and when the first to third stop operations are performed under the correct operation condition. Will be set.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 25B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 25C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 25D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 25A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S411, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S409, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 25A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; Wait for input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

≪Operation explanation≫
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

<Outline of operation condition specific production>
In this embodiment, the special role creates a wave of a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state, but the state advantageous to the player (AT preparation effect state, AT execution effect state) is also disadvantageous to the effect state. A wave of state (normal production state) is created. Specifically, an operation condition specifying effect may be executed depending on the effect state, and this effect is advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, this flow will be described.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the five gaming states and the three presentation states are switched. In this gaming state, the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is the initial state, and the effect state is the normal effect state in the initial state.

  Here, it is assumed that the addition lottery of the number of AT sets (step S1211 in FIG. 14) is won and the number of AT sets is added. Then, because the number of AT sets is greater than 0, the effect state is set to the AT preparation effect state (step S1421 in FIG. 16).

  When the effect state becomes the AT preparation effect state, the operation condition specifying effect is executed by the main control unit 300 (step S1315 in FIG. 15), and the first sub control unit 400 receives the operation condition identification information from the main control unit 300. Is transmitted (step S1213 in FIG. 14). The first sub control unit 400 that has received the operation condition identification information also executes the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 (step S3203 in FIG. 23, step S3307 in FIG. 24, and step S3313).

  The first sub control unit 400 causes the liquid crystal display device 157 and the lamp 128 to execute an effect capable of specifying the operation condition indicated by the received operation condition identification information (see FIG. 37). Since the operation condition identification information is transmitted when the main control unit 300 executes the operation condition specifying effect, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 and the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 are transmitted. Will be executed in the same game. In addition, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the information indicating the condition device internally won in the identification information generation process is stored as the condition device identification information as it is, the operation condition specifying effect is executed based on the condition device identification information. May be. In addition, a condition device that does not cause an advantage or disadvantage depending on the operation condition, such as re-playing role 1 or small role 3-4-5 (No. 13, 31 in FIG. 7), is won internally, Stop operations that do not have any advantage or disadvantage in stop operations that do not have any advantage or disadvantage (for example, the second and third stop operations that have an advantage or disadvantage in the first stop operation and no second or third stop operation) The first sub-control unit 400 may determine and execute the content of the operation condition specifying effect for the above without the main control unit 300 determining.

  Here, similarly to the operation condition specifying effect in the main control unit 300, the operation condition specifying effect in the first sub control unit 400 is configured to be able to specify operation conditions for all stop operations. Similarly to the operation condition specifying effect in the main control unit 300, the operation condition specifying effect in the first sub control unit 400 is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, it may indicate only the operation condition for the next stop operation among the correct operation conditions, or may indicate all the operation conditions for the correct answer, and may indicate the next of the correct operation conditions. Any operation condition for the stop operation may be specified at least.

  By the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the player can grasp the correct operation conditions (correct operation order, correct operation timing) when the AT condition device is internally won. Become. As a result, when re-gamer 1 & 2 is won internally, re-gamer 2 is awarded, and when re-gamer 1 & 3 is internally-winned, re-gamer 1 is awarded, and small roles 3-5 are internally won. In some cases, it will be easier to win each role. For this reason, the gaming state shifts from the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) to the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), and further from the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). Will be migrated.

  When the game state shifts to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3) while the effect state is the AT preparation effect state, the effect state is set to the AT execution effect state (step S1417 in FIG. 16). Also, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT sets, and an initial value is set as the number of AT games (step S1411 in FIG. 16).

  Even if the effect state becomes the AT execution effect state in the main control unit 300, the operation condition specifying effect is executed (step S1315 in FIG. 15). Further, since the operation condition identification information is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, the operation condition specifying effect is executed by the first sub-control unit 400 as in the AT preparation effect state (step S1213 in FIG. 14, FIG. 23 step S3203, FIG. 24 step S3307, step S3313).

  In the AT execution effect state, the number of AT games is subtracted by 1 for each game (step S1209 in FIG. 14). When the number of AT games reaches 0, if the number of AT sets is greater than 0, the AT set number is decremented by 1 and the initial value is set again as the AT game number (step S1411 in FIG. 16). On the other hand, if the number of AT sets is 0 (both the number of AT games and the number of AT sets is 0), the effect state is set to the normal effect state (step S1409 in FIG. 16).

  Since the operation condition specifying effect is not executed in the normal effect state, the player cannot grasp the correct operation conditions (the correct operation order, the correct operation timing) when the AT condition device is internally won. Therefore, when re-gamer 1 & 2 is won internally, re-gamer 1 is won with a probability of about 5/6, and when re-gamer 1 & 3 is won internally, re-player 3 with a probability of about 5/6. Will win a prize. In addition, even if a small combination 3 to 5 is won internally, it will be difficult to win each combination. For this reason, the gaming state shifts from the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3) to the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), and further from the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). Will be migrated.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect is executed by both the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400. At this time, when executing the operation condition specific effect, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the AT condition device is won, in addition to determining whether or not the AT execution effect state and the AT preparation effect state, The operation condition specifying effect is executed based on the determination result.

  On the other hand, when the first sub control unit 400 receives the operation condition identification information transmitted from the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400 executes the operation condition specifying effect indicating the received operation condition, and corresponds to the AT condition device. The information to be referred to when executing the operation condition specifying effect is only the operation condition identification information transmitted from the main control unit 300.

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 does not have a data capacity limitation like the main control unit 300, the mode of the operation condition specifying effect can be easily recognized by the player. On the other hand, since it is easier to be cheated than the main control unit 300, the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is more reliable than that by the first sub control unit 400. I can say that.

<Specific example of operation condition specific production>
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a description will be given of how the operation condition specifying effect is appropriately executed as the game progresses. The figure shows an example of the operation condition specifying effect. In the following description, it is assumed that the production state is the AT preparation production state or the AT execution production state. In addition, in the seven segments on the right side of the payout indicator 127, the payout number is displayed according to the winning combination, but it is omitted in the description of FIG. Of the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub-control unit 400, description of the effects by the lamp 128 is omitted, but it is assumed that the operations are appropriately executed in accordance with the effects of the liquid crystal display device 157.

  First, FIG. 26A shows a state before the game starts. Specifically, it is in a standby state in the game start process (step S103 in FIG. 10) in the main control unit main process in FIG. At this time, a background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and nothing is displayed on the payout number display device 127.

  From the state shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the start lever 135 is operated (game is started) with the number of bets necessary for starting the game being set, the game in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. Following the start process (step S103 in FIG. 10), an internal lottery process (step S105 in FIG. 10, FIG. 14) is executed. Here, the description will be continued on the assumption that an AT condition device having the right, middle and left operation order as the correct operation order in the internal lottery process is internally won. In the internal lottery process, the internal lottery command including the condition device identification information and the operation condition identification information is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 due to the internal winning of this AT condition device (step S1213 in FIG. 14, step S1213 in FIG. 11). In step S211, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives this command executes the first operation condition specifying effect (step S3103 in FIG. 22 and step S3203 in FIG. 23). In FIG. 26B, as an example of the first operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157, there is an effect indicating the operation order of the middle right and left, and a stop operation for satisfying the current correct operation order ( Here, a state in which an effect emphasizing the right first stop operation) is being executed is shown. At this point in time, nothing is displayed on the payout number display device 127. As described above, in this embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 is started at the start of the game.

  After the state shown in FIG. 26B, in the main control unit main process of FIG. 10, the first stop preparation process and the reel rotation start process (step S113 of FIG. 10, FIG. 15) are executed. In this reel rotation start processing, after the reel rotation speed reaches a certain speed (Yes in step S1307 in FIG. 15), the operation condition specifying effect is started and all stop buttons are activated (in FIG. 15). Step S1315, Step S1317). FIG. 26 (c) shows a state in which an effect (see FIG. 9) indicating the operation order of the middle right and left is executed by the payout number display device 127 as an example of the operation condition specifying effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 is started at the timing when all the stop buttons are activated.

  Here, it is assumed that the first right stop operation is performed according to the executed operation condition specifying effect from the state shown in FIG. Then, in the main control unit main process of FIG. 10, control for stopping the right reel 112 in the reel stop control process is executed, and a first stop operation command indicating that the right stop operation has been performed is a first sub control unit 400. (Step S115 in FIG. 10). Then, the second operation condition specifying effect is executed by the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command (step S3107 in FIG. 22 and step S3307 in FIG. 24). In FIG. 26 (d), as an example of the second operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157, an effect excluding the display for the first stop operation that has already been executed among the effects indicating the operation order of the middle right and left. Thus, a state is shown in which an effect that emphasizes a stop operation (here, the middle second stop operation) for satisfying the correct operation order at the present time is being executed. The operation condition for the remaining stop operation can be grasped more clearly by the change in the operation condition specifying effect. The effect by the payout number display device 127 is maintained without change.

  Subsequently, it is assumed that the middle second stop operation is performed according to the executed operation condition specifying effect from the state shown in FIG. Then, in the main control unit main process of FIG. 10, control for stopping the middle reel 111 in the reel stop control process is executed, and a second stop operation command indicating that the middle stop operation has been performed is a first sub-control unit 400. (Step S115 in FIG. 10). Then, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command executes the third operation condition specifying effect (step S3107 in FIG. 22 and step S3313 in FIG. 24). In FIG. 26 (e), as an example of the third operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157, the display for the first and second stop operations that have already been executed among the effects indicating the operation order of the middle right and left are excluded. It is shown that an effect that emphasizes a stop operation (here, the third stop operation on the left) for satisfying the current correct operation order is being executed. The effect by the payout number display device 127 is maintained without change.

  Further, it is assumed that the third left stop operation is performed according to the executed operation condition specifying effect from the state shown in FIG. Then, in the main control unit main process of FIG. 10, control for stopping the left reel 110 in the reel stop control process is executed, and a third stop operation command indicating that the left stop operation has been performed is a first sub-control unit 400. (Step S115 in FIG. 10). Then, the first sub control unit 400 that has received this command ends the operation condition specifying effect (step S3107 in FIG. 22 and step S3315 in FIG. 24). FIG. 26F shows a state in which the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 is finished and only the background image is displayed. The effect by the payout number display device 127 is maintained without change.

  The operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 is maintained as it is when all stop operations are accepted. Here, when the number of bets necessary to start the next game is updated (bet button operation or medal insertion), the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display unit 127 ends (step S2111 in FIG. 18). . FIG. 26 (g) shows a state in which the payout number display 127 is not displayed (the operation condition specifying effect is not executed). In this embodiment, a new effect is not performed by the liquid crystal display device 157 at the timing when the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 is ended. However, a new effect may be performed at this timing.

  In this embodiment, medals can be inserted even when a replay is given, but a configuration is adopted in which the operation condition specifying effect is terminated when the bet number for replay is set (updated). (Step S123 in FIG. 10). Further, when the re-game is given, the operation condition specifying effect may be ended based on the operation of the start lever 135.

  As described above, the operation condition specifying effect when the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation condition from the start of the game to the update of the betting number for the next game has been described. If a stop operation is performed according to an operation condition (incorrect operation condition) different from the correct operation condition, the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 is ended (steps S3107 and FIG. 24 in FIG. 22). Step S3315). FIG. 26 shows that when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect operation order, the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 is finished, from FIG. 26 (c) or FIG. 26 (d). It is indicated by a dotted line leading to 26 (f).

  In the above example, the case where the correct operation condition is the operation order has been described. Here, as an example of the case where the correct operation condition is the operation timing, a case where the small combination 3 is won internally will be described. In this case, the payout indicator 127 indicates that the timing at which the symbols indicated by the symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. “7” is displayed. On the other hand, as the first operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157, for example, an effect that suggests the correct operation timing described above by displaying the Seven 1 symbol constituting the small role 3 on the left side in the screen is provided. Can be adopted. As for the change at the timing of the subsequent stop operation, as in the above example, if the received stop operation satisfies the correct operation condition, the display for the stop operation is deleted or the received stop operation is accepted. When the correct operation condition is not satisfied, the operation condition specifying effect may be terminated.

  Thus far, with reference to FIG. 26, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 (operation condition specifying effect by the payout display device 127) is maintained (not changed) even if the stop operation is performed, while the first sub control. The operation condition specifying effect by 400 (the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157) has been described as an example in which the content is changed according to each stop operation. About these operation condition specific effects with different control subjects, both of them may change the contents according to each stop operation, or may not change the contents by each stop operation. By changing the content of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 by each stop operation as in the embodiment, it is easy to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 before performing each stop operation. can do. Further, the main control is performed after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is ended by not changing the content of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 by each stop operation as in the present embodiment. The operation condition specifying effect by the unit 300 can be easily recognized.

  Further, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not limited to simply ending the operation condition specifying effect as in the present embodiment, but “acquired!” When the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation condition. The operation condition specifying effect may be terminated by performing an effect displaying “Unfortunately!” When an effect is displayed, and a stop operation is performed in accordance with an incorrect operation condition. It should be noted that the operation condition specifying effect may be ended by performing the same effect regardless of whether the operation is performed under correct or incorrect operation conditions. By causing the operation condition specific effect to end using an effect different from that operated under the correct operation condition, the player can easily recognize that the operation is performed under the incorrect operation condition. .

<About the execution period of the operation condition specific effect when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specific effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is followed>
Next, the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is followed will be described using FIG. 27 and FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is followed. FIG. 28 is a conceptual diagram showing characteristics of the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect.

  As described in FIG. 26, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 (the operation condition specifying effect by the payout display device 127) is started at the timing when the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective (FIG. 26 ( c)), the process ends at the timing when the number of bets necessary for starting the next game is set (FIG. 26 (g)). When a re-game is won, the operation condition specifying effect is automatically set for the number of bets necessary for the next game, and the operation condition specifying effect is ended. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, after the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is started at the timing when the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective, the next game is started. Therefore, the game ends at the timing when the necessary bet number is set.

  On the other hand, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 (the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157) is started at the timing when the game is started (FIG. 26B), and is stopped according to the correct operation condition. If it is, the process ends at the timing when all the stop operations are performed (FIG. 26 (f)). That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started at the timing when the game is started, all stop operations in accordance with the correct operation conditions are performed. It ends at the timing.

  In the above configuration, when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is followed, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is terminated, and then the main control unit 300 It is an example of the structure which complete | finishes an operation condition specific effect. Hereinafter, the reason for adopting the above configuration and the effect due to the difference in the execution period of these operation condition specifying effects will be described.

  The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is more reliable than the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400. For this reason, for example, even if some abnormality occurs such that the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not correctly executed, there is no abnormality by referring to the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 The operation conditions suggested by the first sub-control unit 400 can be specified. However, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is easier for the player to recognize than the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300, and if it is in a normal state, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is referred to. In the first place, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize the existence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 because it is not disadvantageous. If the player does not recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300, there is a problem that the stop operation cannot be performed under the correct operation condition when the above abnormality occurs. Arise.

  Here, a configuration that does not execute the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400, or a configuration that makes it relatively easy to recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 by partially limiting the execution. Consider the possibilities. Since the player is difficult to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 as compared with the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is simply limited. Then, there is a possibility that the player cannot make an operation mistake because the player cannot recognize the operation condition to be transmitted by the operation condition specifying effect. However, after the stop operation according to the operation condition by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 (hereinafter, referred to as the stop operation according to the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400) is performed. Then, since there is no room for an operation error, it is possible to employ a configuration that makes it easy to recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 without considering the above problem.

  The present embodiment employs a case where a stop operation is performed according to the correct operation condition as an example when a stop operation is performed according to the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400. After the stop operation is performed, the main control unit 300 is configured to easily recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, after the operation is performed under the correct operation condition, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is terminated at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, while the main control The operation condition specifying effect by the unit 300 is configured to end at the timing when the bet number is set. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  Further, once the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is recognized once, the stop operation according to the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 or the actual stop operation, and the main control unit 300 Therefore, the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 may be recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is ended at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is set at the timing when the number of bets thereafter is set. However, these timings are examples and are not limited to this configuration. In the above configuration, the timing for ending each operation condition specific effect is set by the timing when the third stop operation is performed (the stop button corresponding to the third stop operation is changed from the non-pressed state to the pressed state) and the number of bets In addition to the performed timing, for example, the timing when the stop button in which the third stop operation is performed is changed from the pressed state to the non-pressed state, the timing when the reel stopped by the third stop operation is stopped, and the timing when the payout of medals is completed The timing when the insertion of medals (setting of the number of bets) is validated. In particular, the effect can be enhanced by matching the end timing of each operation condition specifying effect to the operation timing of the player as in this embodiment. Further, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 has a period during which it is displayed independently after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is finished until the payout is displayed. Is preferred.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which it is easy to recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 after all stop operations are completed, but this configuration is an example, and the first sub If the stop operation according to the operation condition specifying effect by the control unit 400 has been completed, it is not necessary that all the stop operations have been completed. For example, when the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 suggests an operation condition for the stop timing of one reel, if the stop operation is performed according to the suggested operation condition, Even in a state in which the reel is not stopped, it is possible to employ a configuration in which the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is ended after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is ended.

  As described above, after the stop operation according to the operation condition (correct operation condition in this embodiment) specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is performed, the first sub control unit 400 The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 may be ended after the operation condition specifying effect by (see FIG. 28A).

  On the other hand, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 has a problem that it is difficult for the player to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400. For this reason, in order to prevent an operation error during normal operation, it is necessary to make it easy to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started at the timing when the game is started, and the operation condition by the main control unit 300 at the timing when the stop button is activated. The specific effect is started, and in this way, the operation condition specific effect by the first sub-control unit 400 can be easily recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started at the timing when the game is started, and the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is started at the timing when the stop button is subsequently activated. However, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is started after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started as shown in FIG. 28B. You can start it. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In the above configuration, the timing for starting each operation condition specific effect is, for example, the timing at which the reel starts rotating, the reel at a constant speed, in addition to the timing at which the game is started and the timing at which the stop button is activated. However, the timing is not necessarily limited to these timings, and may be any timing from when the game is started until the stop button is activated.

<About the execution period of the operation condition specific effect when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specific effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is not followed>
Next, the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is not followed will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is not followed. FIG. 30 is a conceptual diagram showing the characteristics of the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect. In the following description, the case where the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is not followed is used, but this is suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400. It can be said that this is the case when an operation condition different from the operation condition is followed.

  As described in FIG. 26, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 (the operation condition specifying effect by the payout display device 127) is started at the timing when the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 becomes effective (FIG. 26 ( c)), the process ends at the timing when the number of bets necessary for starting the next game is set (FIG. 26 (g)). When a re-game is won, the operation condition specifying effect is automatically set for the number of bets necessary for the next game, and the operation condition specifying effect is ended. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, after the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is started at the timing when the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is enabled, the next game is started. Therefore, the game ends at the timing when the necessary bet number is set.

  On the other hand, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 (the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157) is started at the timing when the game is started (FIG. 26B), and the stop does not satisfy the correct operation condition. The operation ends at the timing when the operation is performed (FIG. 26C or FIG. 26D to FIG. 26F). That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started at the timing when the game is started, a stop operation that does not satisfy the correct operation condition (FIG. 29). Then, the process ends at the timing when the first stop operation) is performed.

  In the above configuration, when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is not followed, the main control unit 300 is terminated after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is ended. It is an example of the structure which terminates the operation condition specific effect by. Hereinafter, the reason for adopting the above configuration and the effect due to the difference in the execution period of these operation condition specifying effects will be described.

  The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is more reliable than the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400. For this reason, for example, even if some abnormality occurs such that the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not correctly executed, there is no abnormality by referring to the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 The operation conditions suggested by the first sub-control unit 400 can be specified. However, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is easier for the player to recognize than the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300, and if it is in a normal state, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is referred to. In the first place, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize the existence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 because it is not disadvantageous. If the player does not recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300, there is a problem that the stop operation cannot be performed under the correct operation condition when the above abnormality occurs. Arise.

  Here, a configuration that does not execute the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400, or a configuration that makes it relatively easy to recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 by partially limiting the execution. Consider the possibilities. Since the player is difficult to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 as compared with the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is simply limited. Then, there is a possibility that the player cannot make an operation mistake because the player cannot recognize the operation condition to be transmitted by the operation condition specifying effect. However, a stop operation that does not follow the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a stop operation that does not follow the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400) is once performed. Later, since an operation error has already occurred, it is possible to adopt a configuration that makes it easy to recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 without considering the above-described problem.

  This embodiment employs a case where a stop operation that does not satisfy the correct operation condition is performed as an example of a stop operation that does not follow the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400, and this correct operation condition After the stop operation that does not satisfy the above is performed, the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is easily recognized. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, after a stop operation that does not satisfy the correct operation condition is performed, a stop operation that does not satisfy the correct operation condition is performed for the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400. On the other hand, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is ended at the timing when the betting number is set. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. Compared to the case of FIG. 27, it can be expected that the player's attention will be improved by making an operation error, and the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be more easily recognized. There is. In addition, since the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 may end early compared to the case of FIG. 27, the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is further recognized in this case as well. Can be made easier.

  Further, once the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is recognized once, the stop operation according to the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 or the actual stop operation, and the main control unit 300 Therefore, the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 may be recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is ended at the timing when the correct operation condition is not satisfied, and the operation condition specifying by the main control unit 300 is performed at the timing when the number of bets is set thereafter. Although the production is ended, these timings are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to this configuration. In the above configuration, the timing for ending each operation condition specific effect is a timing at which a stop operation that does not satisfy the correct operation condition is performed (a stop button corresponding to the stop operation is changed from a non-pressed state to a pressed state) and In addition to the timing when the number of bets is set, for example, the timing when the stop button where the stop operation is performed changes from the pressed state to the non-pressed state, the timing when the reel stopped by the stop operation stops, and the timing when the payout of medals ends The timing when the insertion of medals (setting of the number of bets) is validated. In particular, the effect can be enhanced by matching the end timing of each operation condition specifying effect to the operation timing of the player as in this embodiment. Further, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 has a period during which it is displayed independently after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is finished until the payout is displayed. Is preferred.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration that makes it easy to recognize the presence of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 in a state where all stop operations have not ended is adopted, but this configuration is an example, It may be after a stop operation that does not follow the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is performed, for example, after all stop operations are completed.

  As described above, after a stop operation is performed according to an operation condition different from the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 (the correct operation condition in the present embodiment), The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 may be ended after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is ended (see FIG. 30A).

  On the other hand, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 has a problem that it is difficult for the player to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400. For this reason, in order to prevent an operation error during normal operation, it is necessary to make it easy to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started at the timing when the game is started, and the operation condition by the main control unit 300 is activated at the timing when the stop button is activated. The specific effect is started, and in this way, the operation condition specific effect by the first sub-control unit 400 can be easily recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started at the timing when the game is started, and the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is started at the timing when the stop button is subsequently activated. However, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is started after the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is started as shown in FIG. 30B. You can start it. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In the above configuration, the timing for starting each operation condition specific effect is, for example, the timing at which the reel starts rotating, the reel at a constant speed, in addition to the timing at which the game is started and the timing at which the stop button is activated. However, the timing is not necessarily limited to these timings, and may be any timing from when the game is started until the stop button is activated.

<Supplementary information regarding the execution period of the operation condition specific effect>
In the present embodiment, the start timing and end timing of each operation condition specifying effect are always described above in each case when the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is followed or not. However, when at least one of the above-described feature configurations is employed, the respective effects are obtained, and the timing corresponding to the configuration not employed is reversed. Or the same timing.

  In the present embodiment, when both the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 and the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 are executed, each feature configuration is always adopted. Each feature configuration may be adopted in the case of a part, and if the feature configuration is adopted in at least a part of the cases, the above-described effects can be obtained.

  In this embodiment, each of the operation condition specifying effects by the main control unit 300 and the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub-control unit 400 is executed by one device, but each operation condition specifying effect is performed by a plurality of devices. In such a case, if the start timing and end timing of the operation condition specifying effect in at least some of the devices corresponding to each operation condition specifying effect are in the relationship described above, The effect mentioned above can be acquired.

  In the present embodiment, the operation order and the operation timing are listed as the objects of the present invention. Any operation condition specifying effect that can be specified may be the subject of the present invention. Further, the operation condition specifying effect is not limited to the one that can specify the operation conditions for all the stop operations, but may be any one that can specify the operation conditions for a part of the stop operations.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is always performed for a game in which the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is performed, but only one of the operation condition specifying effects is performed. You may do.

  In the present embodiment, when both the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 and the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 are executed, the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 and Although the operation conditions specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 match, it is not always necessary to match, for example, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 indicates the first right stop, The operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 may indicate a first right stop, a second middle stop, and a third left stop. That is, it is only necessary that the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 includes at least the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  Further, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 may include additional information described later.

  In the above description, the operation condition that can be specified by the operation condition specifying effect has been described by taking an example of a correct operation condition, that is, an operation condition that is advantageous to the player. However, it may not necessarily be an operation condition that is advantageous to the player, it may be an operation condition that does not have an advantage or disadvantage compared to other operation conditions, or it may be an operation condition that is unfavorable compared to other operation conditions. There may be. However, from the viewpoint of the reliability of the operation condition specifying effect, it is preferable that the effect can specify an operation condition that is advantageous to the player.

<About operation condition specific effects at power recovery>
Here, after describing the power interruption and power recovery, the relationship with the operation condition specifying effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation condition specifying effect at the time of power interruption and power recovery.

  First, the power interruption means that the drive voltage is not satisfied due to the power supply being dropped or some power supply abnormality at the store side, and then the power supply is returned to normal after that. In the present embodiment, power interruption and power recovery are determined using the voltage monitoring circuits 330 and 430 (step S217 in FIG. 11 and step S337 in FIG. 20B). The power recovery timing may be the timing when the low voltage signal in the main control unit 300 is turned off, or the timing when the supply of power to the slot machine is started.

  For example, if the power interruption occurs due to a temporary power failure when the player is in an advantageous state, then if the power returns to the initial state due to power recovery, an unfavorable result will be obtained for the player. For this reason, in this embodiment, the process of saving current data (step S221 in FIG. 11 and step S341 in FIG. 20B) at the time of power interruption is executed, and the data saved at the time of power recovery Is restored (written back) (step S1009 in FIG. 12, step S3011 in FIG. 21), so that the situation at the time of power interruption is restored.

  On the other hand, as described above, in the first sub-control unit 400, the mode of the operation condition specifying effect can be easily recognized by the player. On the other hand, for example, power failure and power recovery occur due to abnormal operation. In this case, there is a possibility that the content suggested by the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 after power recovery is incorrect. In such a case, although it may be noticed that the operation is strange when compared with the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300, the player is not aware of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 that is easy to recognize. Tend to go. This can be said that the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 makes it difficult to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. For this reason, the player may perform a stop operation according to an incorrect operation condition specifying effect and suffer a disadvantage.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the power interruption / recovery that may have occurred in the gaming machine occurs during the execution of the operation condition specifying effect, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 with high reliability of the specified operation condition is restored (step S1103 in FIG. 13), while all the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub-control unit 400 are not restored (FIG. 21). Step S3011) is adopted.

  Specifically, although the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 controlled by the main control unit 300 is not executed at the time of the power interruption, the game is resumed by the power recovery after that. Become. Further, the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 and the lamp 128 controlled by the first sub-control unit 400 is not executed at the time of power interruption, and does not return even in the game resumed by power recovery. In FIG. 31A, among the payout number display device 127, the liquid crystal display device 157, and the lamp 128 that bears the operation condition specifying effect, only the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 is returned during the game. It is shown. Further, FIG. 31B shows that the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 before power interruption is restored after power recovery.

  Note that effects other than the operation condition specifying effect executed by the first sub-control unit 400 are executed as they are. In FIG. 31B, the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 and the lamp 128 before the power interruption does not return after the power recovery, but the effect of displaying the background image on the liquid crystal display device 157 has returned. Has been.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 with high reliability by not returning all the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub control unit 400.

<Modification in which part of the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is not restored at the time of power recovery>
Here, a modified example (hereinafter referred to as a first modified example) of the embodiment described in <Operation condition specifying effect at power recovery> will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the operation at the time of power recovery of the first modification. In describing the modification, in the following description, the embodiment described in the above <About the operation condition specifying effect at power recovery> is referred to as a basic embodiment.

  In the basic embodiment described above, a configuration has been described in which all of the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub-control unit 400 are not restored when power is restored (FIG. 31). The first modification is configured so that a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not restored at the time of power recovery. It should be noted that the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is restored at the time of power recovery as in the basic embodiment. FIG. 32 shows that, as an operation of the first modification, the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 is restored upon power recovery as in the basic embodiment (FIG. 31). Further, although the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 does not return at the time of power recovery as in the basic embodiment (FIG. 31), the operation condition specifying effect by the lamp 128 is different from the basic embodiment (FIG. 31). It is shown that it returns to the time of electricity.

  Even in the case where a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not restored as in the first modification, the operation condition specifying effect that attracts the player's eyes is reduced, so that the main It is possible to make the player easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the control unit 300. In addition, since a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 does not return, the player feels uncomfortable and observes more carefully, so that the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is more reliably recognized. I can expect that.

  Note that the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect returned by the first sub-control unit 400 may be a power recovery timing, or any timing after the power recovery timing. Further, it may be before or after the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

<Regarding the configuration common to the basic embodiment and the first modification>
Comparing the basic embodiment described above and the first modification, the basic embodiment adopts a configuration that does not return all the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub control unit 400, and the first modification uses the first sub control. A configuration is adopted in which a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the unit 400 is not restored. It can be said that these embodiments are common in that a configuration that does not return the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is included. According to this configuration, since the operation condition specifying effect that attracts the player's eyes is reduced, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  In addition, the configuration in which the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not restored may be a configuration that always occurs at the time of power recovery, or a configuration that occurs at least at a part at the time of power recovery.

<Modification in which the return of the operation condition specifying effect of the first sub-control unit 400 is delayed at the time of power recovery>
Here, a second modification and a third modification of the basic embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the operation at the time of power recovery in the second modification.

  In the basic embodiment or the first modification described above, the configuration in which the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not returned by the game at the time of power recovery has been described (FIGS. 31 and 32). The second modification described below is configured to delay the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 when the power is restored. The third modified example is configured to delay the return timing for a part of the operation condition specifying effect, although the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is returned by the game at the time of power recovery. is there. In both of the modified examples, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is restored upon power recovery as in the basic embodiment.

  FIG. 33 (a) shows, as the operation of the second modification, that the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 is restored upon power recovery as in the basic embodiment (FIG. 31). In addition, the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 and the lamp 128 is shown to return later than the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127, unlike the basic embodiment (FIG. 31). . Note that any operation condition specifying effects return during the game. In the second modified example, the case where the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 returns at the same time as the power recovery has been described, but the first sub-control unit 400 even when the operation returns after the power recovery. The operation condition specifying effect may be returned after the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  When the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is returned later than the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 as in this second modification, the main control unit having high reliability The player can be made to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by 300 in advance.

  FIG. 33 (b) shows, as the operation of the third modification, that the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127 is restored at the time of power recovery as in the basic embodiment (FIG. 31). In addition, the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 is shown to return later than the operation condition specifying effect by the payout number display device 127, unlike the basic embodiment (FIG. 31). Further, the operation condition specifying effect by the lamp 128 is also shown to return at the time of power recovery, unlike the basic embodiment (FIG. 31). The operation of the lamp 128 is the same as that of the first modification described above. These operation condition specifying effects return during the game. In the third modified example, the case where the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is restored at the same time as the power recovery has been described. However, even if the operation condition specific effect is restored after the power recovery, the first sub control unit 400 is restored. Any configuration may be used as long as a part of the operation condition specifying effect is returned later than the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  Even when a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is delayed and returned as in the third modification, the operation condition specifying effect that attracts the player's eyes is reduced. It is possible to make the player easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. In addition, until the part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 returns with a delay, the player feels more uncomfortable and observes the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 more. We can expect to be surely recognized.

  As described above, the configuration in which all the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub control unit 400 are restored after the operation condition specifying effects by the main control unit 300 are restored (second modified example, FIG. 33A). Even so, a configuration in which part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is restored after the timing at which the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is restored (third modification, FIG. 33 (b). )), The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be easily recognized.

  The delay of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 shown in the second modification example and the third modification example is, for example, “RAM data write-back process of the first sub control unit (step S3011 in FIG. 21). ) ", A delay timer may be provided to restore the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400, and may be implemented in software using a delay process. Further, it may be realized in hardware by using a difference in activation time between the operation condition specifying effect execution device by the main control unit 300 and the operation condition specifying effect execution device by the first sub control unit 400 at the time of double power generation. . In any case, the above-described effects can be obtained as long as the operation condition specifying effect is delayed by the first sub-control unit 400 shown in the second modified example and the third modified example. In addition, the delay may be configured to always occur at the time of power recovery, or may be configured to occur at least partly at the time of power recovery.

  In the second modified example and the third modified example, when the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is returned later than the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300, it is stored at the time of power interruption. The operation condition identification information may be returned based on the operation condition identification information, or if the operation condition identification information is transmitted again from the main control unit at the time of power recovery, the operation condition identification information transmitted at the time of power recovery The operation condition specifying effect may be restored based on the above, but in any case, when the power failure / restoration is likely to have occurred in the gaming machine, the highly reliable main control unit 300 It is required to make it easier for the player to recognize the operation condition specifying effect.

  In the third modified example, with respect to the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect (for example, the lamp 128 in FIG. 33B) by the first sub-control unit 400 that is not a delay target, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is set. There is no limitation on the timing of the return timing. However, it is desirable that the timing be after the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. In this way, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be easily recognized.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 34, the return timing of the delayed portion of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 will be described. The figure shows an example of the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400.

  As described using the second modification and the third modification, at least a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 with respect to the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. Is configured to return with a delay, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be easily recognized. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the first sub-control in which the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 returns before the next stop operation validation timing and returns later than the return timing. When the operation condition specifying effect by the unit 400 returns after the timing for enabling the next stop operation, at least one of the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub-control unit 400 until the next stop operation is enabled. The part will not return. That is, in the period until the next stop operation is validated, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be more easily recognized. Note that even if the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is not before the next stop operation enabling timing, the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 that returns later than this is set. By setting the timing after the activation timing of the next stop operation, it is possible to make it easy to recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 at least until the next stop operation is validated. The relationship between the activation timing of the next stop operation described above and the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect is that the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is delayed from the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. The present invention can also be applied to other modified examples that employ a configuration for returning.

  In particular, the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is desirably a timing when the next stop operation is performed or a timing after this timing, as shown in FIG. According to this configuration, since at least a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 does not return until the next stop operation is performed, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is further recognized. It can be made easy. Such a relationship can also be applied to other modified examples employing a configuration in which the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is restored later than the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. Such a relationship can be applied to the following modifications.

<Summary of Basic Embodiment and First to Third Modifications>
Here, the concept common to the basic embodiment and the first to third modifications described above will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing a concept common to the basic embodiment and the first to third modifications.

  In the basic embodiment and the first modification described above, a configuration is adopted in which all or part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not restored by the game at the time of power recovery (deletion of FIG. 35). See pattern). Further, in the second modification and the third modification, a configuration is adopted in which all or part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is returned later than the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. (See the delay pattern in FIG. 35). Summarizing these configurations, as shown in FIG. 35, a period in which at least a part of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is not executed after the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is restored. It can be said that it is to have. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  The operations described in the basic embodiment and the first to third modifications are performed when the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 and the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 are being executed. Although all cases in the case of disconnection and power recovery are targeted, it is not always necessary to target all cases, and any operation may be performed as long as at least a part of the above operation is performed. Even in this case, it is possible to increase the chances that the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be easily recognized.

  In the above description, a visual effect is given as the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400. However, the present invention is not limited to the visual effect, and can be recognized by the player such as an audio effect. It may be applied to any aspect as long as it is an effect according to any aspect.

  In the above description, the operation condition that can be specified by the operation condition specifying effect has been described by taking an example of a correct operation condition, that is, an operation condition that is advantageous to the player. However, it may not necessarily be an operation condition that is advantageous to the player, it may be an operation condition that does not have an advantage or disadvantage compared to other operation conditions, or it may be an operation condition that is unfavorable compared to other operation conditions. There may be. However, from the viewpoint of the reliability of the operation condition specifying effect, it is preferable that the effect can specify an operation condition that is advantageous to the player.

  In the above description, the operation for power interruption / recovery has been described. However, in addition to this, the occurrence of another abnormality detected by either the main control unit 300 or the first sub control unit 400 is also described. It may be a target. More preferable targets include a case where a command transmitted from the main control unit 300 is missed (abnormal checksum value of a send command, miss of a previous command, miss of a part of a continuous command, etc.).

<Return Timing of Operation Condition Specific Effect by Main Control Unit 300>
In the basic embodiment and the first to third modified examples described above, the configuration in which the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is restored at the time of power recovery has been described. There is no need to recover when power is restored. Hereinafter, the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  The return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 may be any timing after power recovery as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (c), but FIG. 36 (a) and FIG. As shown in (b), it is desirable that it is before the timing for enabling the next stop operation. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. Such a relationship is applicable not only to the basic embodiment and the first to third modifications, but also to other modifications.

  Note that the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 may be a timing at which the period indicated by the arrow has elapsed from the power recovery timing, as shown in FIG. By adopting this configuration, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 returns to a player who is more careful to confirm the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 and trying to grasp the situation. The timing can be easily recognized by the player, and the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be easily recognized.

  Further, the length of the period indicated by the arrow may be changed. By adopting this configuration, the willingness to confirm the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is increased, and the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is recognized as compared with the case where this period is fixed. It can be made easy.

  As a method for providing the period indicated by the arrow, any method may be used such as providing a delay period from the timing of power recovery until the RAM data is written back. Any method such as changing the length of the delay period may be used for changing the delay time. Furthermore, when the period indicated by the arrow is changed, a lower limit of this period may be provided, and the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 may be returned after at least the lower limit period has elapsed.

<< When the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 includes additional information >>
<About additional information>
Here, in adopting the following modifications, additional information on the premise of the presence will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the operation condition specifying effect.

  In the modification described below, as the operation condition specifying effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 157, as shown in FIG. 37A, the special combination is selected only when the internal combination is not won or the special combination is selected. The operation condition specifying effect that is easy to select when the internal winning is not performed, and when the special role is easily selected when the special role is internal winning as shown in FIG. 37B, or the special role is internal winning There are two types of operation condition specifying effects that are selected only for.

  That is, the operation condition specifying effect executed in the liquid crystal display device 157 in the following modification examples is additional information (hereinafter, related to a benefit that makes it easy to acquire profits, or related to profits in the game). Additional information). On the other hand, the operation condition specifying effect executed by the lamp 128 in the following modifications does not include the above-described additional information. When these two effects are compared, the operation condition specifying effect including the additional information is more suitable for the player. High interest.

  Note that the additional information is not limited to the size of the image corresponding to the operation condition specifying effect as described above, but may be one that changes the color or shape and makes the player recognize the difference, or the background image The image may be recognized by the player using an image other than the image corresponding to the operation condition specifying effect, such as a character image, an effect image, or the like regardless of the profits obtained by the player in the game. The operation condition uniquely given by the first sub-control unit 400 may be used. It is sufficient that at least the effect relating to the additional information is an effect performed by the same effect device as the effect device in which the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 is executed and can be recognized by the player. .

  When the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 includes additional information, it is preferable not to return or delay the operation condition specifying effect that may include additional information. By doing so, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. For example, in the first modified example and the third modified example, if there is a possibility that the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 includes the additional information as in the example of FIG. By setting the target as the operation condition specifying effect by the liquid crystal display device 157, the player can easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

<Modification example with additional information>
Hereinafter, an operation when power interruption and power recovery occur during execution of the operation condition specifying effect including the additional information will be described.

  First, even if the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 includes the additional information, as described above in the basic embodiment and the second modification, the operation condition by the first sub control unit 400 is used. By adopting a configuration that does not return all of the specific effects or delays the return, the player can easily recognize the operation condition specific effects by the main control unit 300. In addition, as described above, in the first modification and the third modification, the operation condition specifying effect that is not to be restored or that is to be delayed is set as the operation condition specifying effect including additional information. The player can easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the control unit 300. In these cases, since the additional information is information that the player pays attention to, if the operation condition specific effect including this information is not returned or the return is delayed, the player feels uncomfortable. Since the observation is carefully performed, it can be expected that the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is recognized more reliably.

  Further, when the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 includes the additional information, a configuration (hereinafter referred to as a fourth modification) in which the additional information is deleted when returning the operation condition specifying effect, When delaying the return of the condition-specific effect, a configuration (hereinafter referred to as a fifth modification) that deletes the additional information may be employed. Hereinafter, the fourth modification and the fifth modification will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the operation when power interruption and power recovery occur during execution of the operation condition specifying effect including additional information.

  FIGS. 38A and 38B show the operation of the fourth modified example. As shown in FIGS. 38 (a) and 38 (b), when the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 includes additional information, the main information can also be recovered by removing this additional information. The operation condition specifying effect by the controller 300 can be easily recognized. Further, since the additional information is information that the player pays attention to, the operation condition specifying effect including this information is not returned, so that the player feels uncomfortable and observes the operation condition specifying by the main control unit 300. It can be expected to recognize the production more reliably. It should be noted that the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 excluding the additional information may be related to the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300.

  In addition to the fourth modification example, when the above-described basic embodiment is applied when the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 includes the additional information, and the operation condition that is not restored in the first modification example A common concept will be described when the specific effect is an operation condition specific effect including additional information.

  These configurations are common in that at least additional information is not suggested among the operation condition specifying effects by the first sub-control unit 400 after the operation condition specifying effects by the main control unit 300 are restored. By adopting this common configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. In these cases, since the additional information is information that the player pays attention to, if the additional information is not restored, the player can observe more carefully with a sense of incongruity. Can be expected to be recognized more reliably.

  Returning to FIG. 38, a fifth modification will be described. FIG. 38C shows the operation of the fifth modified example. As shown in FIG. 38C, when the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 includes additional information, the operation condition specifying effect excluding the additional information is used as the operation condition specifying effect of the main control unit 300. Even when the configuration for returning later is adopted, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be easily recognized. Further, since the additional information is information that the player pays attention to, the operation condition specifying effect including this information is not returned, so that the player feels uncomfortable and observes the operation condition specifying by the main control unit 300. It can be expected to recognize the production more reliably.

  Note that, in the fourth modification shown in FIG. 38A, the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub-control unit 400 may be related to the return timing of the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300. Although described as a thing, like the 5th modification shown in FIG.38 (c), the operation condition specific effect by the main control part 300 returns the operation condition specific effect by the 1st sub-control part 400 except additional information. It is desirable to return after the set timing. By adopting this configuration, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 can be made easier to recognize.

<Others>
In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A first effect means (for example, a payout indicator 127);
Second rendering means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, a lamp 128);
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game, for controlling the first effect means (for example, the main control unit 300);
Sub-control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that is connected to the main control means by one-way communication and controls the second effect means based on information transmitted from the main control means. ) And
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 100) that stops the plurality of reels based on an operation on the stop button and gives a profit according to the mode of the plurality of stopped reels.
The main control means includes
Operation condition specifying information (for example, operation condition identification information), which is information that can specify the operation condition for the stop button, is transmitted to the sub-control means (for example, step S1205 in FIG. 14).
The first operation means is caused to execute a first operation condition specifying effect (for example, an effect by the payout display device 127 in FIGS. 26C to 26F), which is an effect capable of specifying the operation condition. And
The first operation condition specifying effect is started at a first timing (for example, when the stop button in FIG. 27 becomes valid) (for example, step S1315 in FIG. 15),
The first operation condition specifying effect is ended at a second timing (for example, the update timing of the betting number in FIG. 27) (for example, step S2111 in FIG. 18),
The sub-control means is
A second operation condition specifying effect that is an effect that can specify the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying information (for example, an effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 of FIGS. Which is executed by
The second operation condition specifying effect is started at a third timing (for example, the game start timing in FIG. 27) (for example, step S3203 in FIG. 23, step S3307 in FIG. 24, step S3313),
The second operation condition specifying effect is ended at the fourth timing (for example, the timing at which the third stop operation in FIG. 27 is performed) (for example, step S3315 in FIG. 24).
The first timing is
It is a timing before the fourth timing (for example, see FIG. 27),
The second timing is
In at least some of the cases where the stop button is operated in accordance with the operation condition specified by the second operation condition specifying effect, the timing is after the fourth timing (for example, <first A game characterized in that the operation condition specifying effect execution period when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the sub-control unit 400 is followed>, <supplementary regarding the operation condition specifying effect execution period>. Stand.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
It is an effect (for example, see FIG. 37) including additional information related to the acquisition of the profit,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game stand that is an effect that does not include the additional information.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game table characterized in that the content does not change from the start to the end (for example, in FIG. 26 (c) to (f), the 7 segments on the left side of the payout display 127 do not change). .

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
The effect is such that the content changes according to the operation of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels (for example, the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 changes according to the stop operation in FIGS. 26B to 26E). A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A first effect means (for example, a payout indicator 127);
Second rendering means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, a lamp 128);
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game, for controlling the first effect means (for example, the main control unit 300);
Sub-control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that is connected to the main control means by one-way communication and controls the second effect means based on information transmitted from the main control means. ) And
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 100) that stops the plurality of reels based on an operation on the stop button and gives a profit according to the mode of the plurality of stopped reels.
The main control means includes
Operation condition specifying information (for example, operation condition identification information), which is information that can specify the operation condition for the stop button, is transmitted to the sub-control means (for example, step S1205 in FIG. 14).
The first operation means is caused to execute a first operation condition specifying effect (for example, an effect by the payout display device 127 in FIGS. 26C to 26F), which is an effect capable of specifying the operation condition. And
The first operation condition specifying effect is started at a first timing (for example, when the stop button in FIG. 27 becomes valid) (for example, step S1315 in FIG. 15),
The first operation condition specifying effect is ended at a second timing (for example, the update timing of the betting number in FIG. 27) (for example, step S2111 in FIG. 18),
The sub-control means is
A second operation condition specifying effect that is an effect that can specify the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying information (for example, an effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 of FIGS. Which is executed by
The second operation condition specifying effect is started at a third timing (for example, the game start timing in FIG. 27) (for example, step S3203 in FIG. 23, step S3307 in FIG. 24, step S3313),
The second operation condition specifying effect is ended at the fourth timing (for example, the timing at which the third stop operation in FIG. 27 is performed) (for example, step S3315 in FIG. 24).
The first timing is
It is a timing before the fourth timing (for example, see FIG. 27),
The second timing is
In at least some of the cases where the stop button is operated according to the operation condition specified by the second operation condition specifying effect, the timing is after the fourth timing (for example, <first Regarding the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect when the operation condition suggested by the operation condition specifying effect of the sub-control unit 400 is followed>, <refer to <Supplement about the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect>),
The third timing is
There is a gaming table characterized in that the timing is earlier than the first timing (see, for example, FIG. 27).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
It is an effect (for example, see FIG. 37) including additional information related to the acquisition of the profit,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game stand that is an effect that does not include the additional information.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game table characterized in that the content does not change from the start to the end (for example, in FIG. 26 (c) to (f), the 7 segments on the left side of the payout display 127 do not change). .

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
The effect is such that the content changes according to the operation of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels (for example, the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 changes according to the stop operation in FIGS. 26B to 26E). A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A first effect means (for example, a payout indicator 127);
Second rendering means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, a lamp 128);
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game, for controlling the first effect means (for example, the main control unit 300);
Sub-control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that is connected to the main control means by one-way communication and controls the second effect means based on information transmitted from the main control means. ) And
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 100) that stops the plurality of reels based on an operation on the stop button and gives a profit according to the mode of the plurality of stopped reels.
The main control means includes
Operation condition specifying information (for example, operation condition identification information), which is information that can specify the operation condition for the stop button, is transmitted to the sub-control means (for example, step S1205 in FIG. 14).
The first operation means is caused to execute a first operation condition specifying effect (for example, an effect by the payout display device 127 in FIGS. 26C to 26F), which is an effect capable of specifying the operation condition. And
The first operation condition specifying effect is started at the first timing (for example, when the stop button in FIG. 29 is activated) (for example, step S1315 in FIG. 15),
The first operation condition specifying effect is ended at a second timing (for example, the update timing of the betting number in FIG. 29) (for example, step S2111 in FIG. 18),
The sub-control means is
A second operation condition specifying effect that is an effect that can specify the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying information (for example, an effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 of FIGS. Which is executed by
The second operation condition specifying effect is started at a third timing (for example, the game start timing in FIG. 29) (for example, step S3203 in FIG. 23, step S3307 in FIG. 24, step S3313),
The second operation condition specifying effect is ended at the fourth timing (for example, the timing at which the first stop operation in FIG. 29 is performed) (for example, step S3315 in FIG. 24).
The first timing is
It is a timing before the fourth timing (for example, see FIG. 29),
The second timing is
In at least a part of cases where the stop button is operated according to an operation condition different from the operation condition specified by the second operation condition specifying effect, the timing is after the fourth timing ( For example, <refer to <Execution period of operation condition specific effect when operation condition suggested by operation condition specific effect of first sub-control unit 400 is not followed>, <Supplement about execution period of operation condition specific effect>) A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
It is an effect (for example, see FIG. 37) including additional information related to the acquisition of the profit,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game stand that is an effect that does not include the additional information.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game table characterized in that the content does not change from the start to the end (for example, in FIG. 26 (c) to (f), the 7 segments on the left side of the payout display 127 do not change). .

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
The effect is such that the content changes according to the operation of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels (for example, the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 changes according to the stop operation in FIGS. 26B to 26E). A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
A first effect means (for example, a payout indicator 127);
Second rendering means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, a lamp 128);
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game, for controlling the first effect means (for example, the main control unit 300);
Sub-control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that is connected to the main control means by one-way communication and controls the second effect means based on information transmitted from the main control means. ) And
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 100) that stops the plurality of reels based on an operation on the stop button and gives a profit according to the mode of the plurality of stopped reels.
The main control means includes
Operation condition specifying information (for example, operation condition identification information), which is information that can specify the operation condition for the stop button, is transmitted to the sub-control means (for example, step S1205 in FIG. 14).
The first operation means is caused to execute a first operation condition specifying effect (for example, an effect by the payout display device 127 in FIGS. 26C to 26F), which is an effect capable of specifying the operation condition. And
The first operation condition specifying effect is started at the first timing (for example, when the stop button in FIG. 29 is activated) (for example, step S1315 in FIG. 15),
The first operation condition specifying effect is ended at a second timing (for example, the update timing of the betting number in FIG. 29) (for example, step S2111 in FIG. 18),
The sub-control means is
A second operation condition specifying effect that is an effect that can specify the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying information (for example, an effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 of FIGS. Which is executed by
The second operation condition specifying effect is started at a third timing (for example, the game start timing in FIG. 29) (for example, step S3203 in FIG. 23, step S3307 in FIG. 24, step S3313),
The second operation condition specifying effect is ended at the fourth timing (for example, the timing at which the first stop operation in FIG. 29 is performed) (for example, step S3315 in FIG. 24).
The first timing is
It is a timing before the fourth timing (for example, see FIG. 29),
The second timing is
In at least some of the cases where the stop button is operated according to an operation condition different from the operation condition specified by the second operation condition specifying effect, the timing is after the fourth timing ( For example, <refer to <Execution period of operation condition specific effect when operation condition suggested by operation condition specific effect of first sub-control unit 400 is not followed>, <Supplement about execution period of operation condition specific effect>) ,
The third timing is
There is a gaming table characterized in that the timing is earlier than the first timing (see, for example, FIG. 29).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
It is an effect (for example, see FIG. 37) including additional information related to the acquisition of the profit,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game stand that is an effect that does not include the additional information.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first operation condition specifying effect is:
There is described a game table characterized in that the content does not change from the start to the end (for example, in FIG. 26 (c) to (f), the 7 segments on the left side of the payout display 127 do not change). .

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second operation condition specifying effect is:
The effect is such that the content changes according to the operation of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels (for example, the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 changes according to the stop operation in FIGS. 26B to 26E). A game table characterized by this is described.

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 127 payout number display 128 lamp 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control unit 400 first sub control Part 500 second sub-control part

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
First directing means;
A second directing means;
A main control means for controlling the progress of the game, for controlling the first effect means;
Sub-control means that is connected to the main control means by one-way communication, and controls the second rendering means based on information transmitted from the main control means,
A gaming machine that stops the plurality of reels based on an operation on the stop button, and provides a profit according to the mode of the stopped reels,
The main control means includes
Sending operation condition specifying information, which is information that can specify the operation condition for the stop button, to the sub-control means,
It is possible to cause the first effect means to execute a first operation condition specifying effect that is an effect capable of specifying the operation condition,
The first operation condition specifying effect is started at the first timing,
The first operation condition specifying effect is terminated at a second timing,
The sub-control means is
Thereby executing the second operating condition the specific effect you suggest additional information regarding the acquisition of the benefits I identifiable produce der the operating conditions specified by the operating conditions specific information to said second representation section Is possible ,
The second operation condition specifying effect is started at the third timing,
The second operation condition specifying effect is terminated at the fourth timing,
The first timing is a timing earlier than before Symbol fourth timing,
Said second timing before Symbol second operating condition the stop button Oite to have engineered if according to different operating conditions and operating conditions specified by the specific effect, the timing later than the fourth timing der is,
In a predetermined case where power is cut off in a state where the first operation condition specifying effect and the second operation condition specifying effect are being executed, and then the power is restored, the execution of the first operation condition specifying effect is performed. After the start, execution of the second operation condition specific effect is started,
The main control means, in the predetermined case, executes the first operation condition specifying effect before the operation on the stop button for stopping the rotating reel among the plurality of reels becomes effective. Is to start,
The sub-control means executes the second operation condition specifying effect after the operation on the stop button for stopping the rotating reel among the plurality of reels becomes valid in the predetermined case. amusement machine, characterized in der Rukoto which to start.   The game stand according to claim 1,
  The first operation condition specifying effect is an effect in which the content does not change from the start to the end,
  The game table characterized in that the second operation condition specifying effect is an effect whose contents change by an operation of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels.