JP6536198B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  With regard to the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are betted, a lottery process of winning is performed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation of the reel is started by the rotation start control being executed by the control means, and the control means is operated when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel. At this time, the rotation stop control is executed to stop the rotation of the reel. Then, in the case where the stop result after the stop of the rotation of the reel corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player. For example, game media are provided as the provision of the benefit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-045989, A

  Here, various controls need to be suitably performed in the gaming machine as illustrated above, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 comprises control means for executing a plurality of types of processing and temporarily storing information in the internal storage means at the time of execution of the processing,
The control means
First predetermined process execution means for executing a first predetermined process of the plurality of types of processes;
Second predetermined process execution means for executing a second predetermined process of the plurality of types of processes;
Information stored in the internal storage means when starting the second predetermined process without evacuating the information stored in the internal storage means when the first predetermined process is started Save execution means for saving the data into the save storage means;
Return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means when or after completing the second predetermined process;
Equipped with
The first predetermined process is executed when the interrupt process is started based on the establishment of the interrupt condition,
When starting the second predetermined process from the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited in the first predetermined process before the second predetermined process is started, When ending the second predetermined process and returning to the first predetermined process, the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the returned first predetermined process, and the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the second predetermined process. It is not possible to
The save storage means includes a first save storage means provided corresponding to the first predetermined process, and a second save storage means provided corresponding to the second predetermined process ,
The evacuation execution means is
When the second predetermined process is started from the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed, the information of the internal storage means is stored in the first predetermined process before the second predetermined process is started. A means for evacuating in the evacuation storage means;
A unit that saves information of the internal storage unit to the second save storage unit in a situation where the second predetermined process is being performed;
Characterized in that it comprises a.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a perspective view of a slot machine showing the state where the front door was opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of the design and combination line which can be visually recognized from a display window. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. (A)-(i) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the aspect of the stop symbol when each prize generate | occur | produces. It is an electric block diagram of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process performed by main side MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal modes. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of reels and the winning condition established when the normal mode lottery table is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st RT mode lottery table. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of reels and the winning condition established when the first RT mode lottery table is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT modes. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of reels and the winning condition established when the second RT mode lottery table is selected. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the prize determination processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the response | compatibility process at the time of the game end performed by main side MPU. It is a flow chart which shows ART preparation state processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART state process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows ART end branch processing performed by main side MPU. (A) It is a front view of a special display part, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of a special display part. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the alerting | reporting content in an image display apparatus, and the display content in a special display part. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control processing corresponding to the branch performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for alerting | reporting performed by production side MPU. (A)-(d) It is a time chart which shows a mode that alerting | reporting of a relationship with a winning combination is performed in each of a special display part and an image display apparatus. It is an explanatory view for explaining a setting mode of a program and data in the main side ROM. It is an explanatory view for explaining a setting mode of each area in the main side RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd non-specific control processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd non-specific control processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process performed by the main side MPU in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control processing performed by main side MPU. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process performed by main side MPU in 3rd Embodiment, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the reel control process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the calling process of the non-specific control performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the calling process of the non-specific control performed by the main side MPU in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control processing corresponding to the branch performed by the main side MPU in 5th Embodiment.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in the case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 is provided with a housing 11 forming an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape opened forward as a whole by fixing a plurality of wooden panels.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and the reel unit 31 is attached to the top of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M and a right reel 32R which are respectively formed in a cylindrical shape. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The rotational axes of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are disposed on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are in one-to-one correspondence with the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, a part of the surface of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. In addition, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surface of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is projected as if it were moving from the top to the bottom through the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R.

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

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

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

  The rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped based on the operation of each stop button 42, 43, 44, and medals are awarded. And until the execution of various processes such as management of the game state is completed, corresponds to one game (game time).

  On the lower right side of the display windows 21L, 21M and 21R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 is guided to the hopper device 53 if the acceptance is permitted by the selector 52 provided on the back of the front door 12 as shown in FIG. The medal discharge port 58 provided at the lower front of the front door 12 guides the medal receiver 59. The hopper device 53 has a function of paying out the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal receiver 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a prize corresponding to the addition of the game medium is established on the activated line. There is.

  Below the medal insertion slot 45, as shown in FIG. 1, a return button 46 is provided which is pressed when the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 52. In addition, on the lower left side of the display windows 21L, 21M and 21R, a first credit insertion button 47 for inserting a credited virtual medal and a maximum amount of bets which can be bet at one time, and two virtual medals at one time A second credit insertion button 48 for the purpose and a third credit insertion button 49 for inserting one virtual medal at a time are provided.

  A settlement button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing the surplus insertion medals and the payout medals at the time of winning as the predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) as virtual medals. When the settlement button 51 is operated under the situation where it is stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 58 as a real medal.

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

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

  FIG. 3 shows the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a line on each of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R. Moreover, although the number is attached | subjected to 0-20 corresponding to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, these numbers are in the state which the main control apparatus 70 can visually recognize from the display window parts 21L, 21M, 21R. It is a number for recognizing a symbol, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the following description will be made using the corresponding numbers.

  As a symbol, "bell" symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), "replay 1" symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), "watermelon" symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), "Red 7" symbol (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), "Replay 2" symbol (for example, 11th of left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 10th of left reel 32L), "cherry" There are nine types of symbols (for example, ninth of left reel 32L), "Replay 3" symbols (for example, sixth of left reel 32L), and "white 7" symbols (for example, fifth of left reel 32L). And as shown in FIG. 3, the number and arrangement | positioning order of various symbols in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are completely different.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. Each of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R is formed such that three out of 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R make the entire symbol visible. For this reason, in the state where all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols become visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized. The main line ML is a line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R. The rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started with a prescribed number of medals bet, and when the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, a benefit of paying out the medal, re-playing Any of the profit and the transition of the gaming state is awarded.

  That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line on which winning can be established. The main line ML is not a straight line but a bending line. Therefore, the upper line pattern of left reel 32L, the subline SL1 connecting middle step pattern of middle reel 32M and the lower line pattern of right reel 32R, the upper line pattern of left reel 32L, the upper line pattern of middle reel 32M and the upper pattern of right reel 32R The subline SL2 connected, the middle design of the left reel 32L, the subline SL3 connecting the middle design of the middle reel 32M and the middle design of the right reel 32R, the lower design of the left reel 32L, the lower design of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R The symbol of the symbol to be won on a straight line such as subline SL4 connecting the lower symbol of the lower symbol, lower symbol of the left reel 32L, middle pattern of the middle reel 32M and subline SL5 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R Even if the combination is established, the winning will not be established.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG.5 and FIG.6, the correspondence of the combination of the symbol which becomes a prize, and the privilege provided when it becomes a prize is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view for explaining the correspondence between the combination of symbols to be won and the benefits to be awarded when the winning is achieved. FIG. 6 (a) to FIG. 6 (i) are each winning It is an explanatory view for explaining an aspect of a stop symbol at the time of generating.

  As a small winning combination in which medals are paid out, there are first to twelfth compensation winnings, a first bell winning, a second bell winning, a first watermelon winning and a second watermelon winning.

  Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is one of the "white 7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "red 7" symbol and "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is The symbol is "Replay 1", "Replay 2" or "Replay 3", and the stop symbol for the right reel 32R is "Replay 1", "Replay 2" or "Replay 3". In the case of “1”, it becomes one of the first compensation winning to the ninth compensation winning. In addition, when the "red 7" symbol, "bell" symbol and "bell" symbol stop from the left on the main line ML, the 10th compensation prize is awarded, and from the left on the main line ML, the "BAR" symbol and "bell" symbol And when the "bell" symbol stops, it becomes the eleventh compensation prize, and when the "watermelon" symbol, the "bell" symbol and the "bell" symbol stop from the left on the main line ML, it becomes the twelfth compensation prize. When one of the first compensation prize to the twelfth compensation prize is reached, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "1".

  The stop symbol on the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol on the middle reel 32M is either the "replay 1" symbol, the "replay 2" symbol or the "replay 3" symbol, right When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is the "bell" symbol, the first bell prize is won. When the first bell prize is won, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "4".

  In the case of winning the first bell, as shown in FIG. 6A, the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R all become "bell" symbols in the lower subline SL4. The player can easily recognize that the winning is achieved when the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed on the straight line. In this case, by stopping and displaying the combination of the same "bell" symbols in the first bell winning, it is made easy for the player to recognize the occurrence of winnings in the configuration aiming to diversify the winning establishment mode on the main line ML. It becomes possible.

  The stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "cherry" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol If it is either, it will be a second bell prize. When the second bell prize is won, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "9".

  In the case of winning the second bell, as shown in FIG. 6B, the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R all become "bell" symbols in the subline SL5 rising to the right. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the second bell prize has been won. Further, the line on which the combination of "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed at the second bell winning is the subline SL5, and is different from the subline SL4 at which the combination of "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed on the first bell winning. This difference enables the player to distinguish between the first bell winning and the second bell winning.

  The stop symbol on the left reel 32L on the main line ML is either "Replay 1", "Replay 2" or "Replay 3", and the stop symbol on the middle reel 32M is "Watermelon", right When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is the "watermelon" symbol, the first watermelon prize is won. When the first watermelon winning is achieved, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "4".

  In the case of winning the first watermelon, as shown in FIG. 6C, the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R can all become the "watermelon" symbol in the subline SL1 which is downwardly sloping right. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the first watermelon prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L, the combination of "watermelon" symbols is not displayed in a straight line. When the left reel 32L is stopped at the timing when the "cherry" symbol passes the upper, middle or lower stage, the combination of the "watermelon" symbol is stopped and displayed in the subline SL1 at the time of the first watermelon winning.

  The stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is either the "BAR" symbol or the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is " If it is a "watermelon" symbol, it will be a second watermelon prize. When the second watermelon winning is achieved, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "4".

  In the case of winning the second watermelon, as shown in FIG. 6D, the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R all become "watermelon" symbols in the subline SL4 in the lower stage. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the second watermelon prize has been won. The line on which the combination of "watermelon" symbols is stopped and displayed when the second watermelon is won is the subline SL4, which differs from the subline SL1 where the combination of "watermelon" symbols is stopped and displayed when the first watermelon is won. By this difference, it is possible to make the player distinguish between the first watermelon winning and the second watermelon winning.

  A normal replay prize, a bell replay prize, a first cherry replay prize, a second cherry replay, as a prize to which a bonus for replay is awarded, which allows the player to play the next game without betting medals (or virtual medals). There are winnings, first RT replay winnings, second RT replay winnings, first falling replays winnings and second falling replays winnings.

  Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is one of the "white 7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "red 7" symbol and "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is If the symbol is "Replay 1", "Replay 2" or "Replay 3", and the stop symbol on the right reel 32R is any of "White 7" and "Watermelon" symbols, the normal replay winning combination is It becomes.

  In the case of a regular replay prize, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), all the stop symbols of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are "Replay 1" symbols, "Replay 2" symbols and "Replay 3" in the middle subline SL3. Become one of the symbols. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the normal replay winning is achieved.

  The stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is one of the "white 7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "red 7" symbol and "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is "cherry" symbol In the case where the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is either the "cherry" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol, the bell-replay prize is won.

  In the case of winning the bell replay play, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R all become "bell" symbols in the subline SL2 of the upper stage. As a result, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that the Bell Replay prize has been won. In addition, the line on which the combination of the "bell" symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the bell replay play is the subline SL2, and at the time of the first bell winning, the combination of the "bell" symbol is stopped and displayed. The combination of symbols is different from the subline SL5 displayed stopped. By this difference, it is possible to make the player distinguish between the Bell Replay winnings for the first bell winning and the second bell winning.

  The stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "white 7" symbol, the "cherry" symbol And, if it is any of the "watermelon" symbol, it will be the first Cherry Replay prize.

  In the case of winning the first cherry replay, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R can all be "cherry" symbols in the subline SL1 which is downward to the right. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the first cherry blossom replay win has been achieved. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L or the right reel 32R, the combination of "cherry" symbols is not displayed in a straight line. If the player has won the first cherry replay winning combination, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 attempts to stop and display the "cherry" symbol on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. A motivating presentation is performed. The two "Cherry" symbols or three "Cherry" symbols are stopped in the subline SL1 by each stop button 42 to 44 being operated to stop displaying the "Cherry" symbols by confirming the effect. It can be displayed.

  The stop symbol on the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol on the middle reel 32M is either the "replay 1" symbol, the "replay 2" symbol or the "replay 3" symbol, right When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is any of the "white 7" symbol, the "cherry" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol, the second cherry-replay prize is won.

  In the case of winning the second cherry replay, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R can all be "cherry" symbols in the subline SL2 of the upper stage. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the second cherry-replay winning is achieved. However, depending on the stop timing of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of "cherry" symbols is not displayed in a straight line. If the player has won the second cherry-replay winning combination, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 tries to stop and display the "cherry" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. A motivating presentation is performed. The two "Cherry" symbols or three "Cherry" symbols are stopped in the subline SL2 by each stop button 42 to 44 being operated to stop displaying the "Cherry" symbols by confirming the effect. It can be displayed. The line on which the combination of "cherry" symbols is stopped and displayed at the second cherry replay winning is the subline SL2, which is different from the subline SL1 at which the combination of "cherry" symbols is stopped and displayed on the first cherry replay winning. Due to this difference, it is possible to make the player distinguish between the first cherry replay win and the second cherry replay win.

  The stop symbol on the left reel 32L on the main line ML is either "Replay 1", "Replay 2" or "Replay 3", and the stop symbol on the right reel 32R is "Replay 1", "Replay" When it is either 2 'symbol or "Replay 3" symbol, it becomes the first RT Replay prize. Here, since the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is arbitrary as to whether or not the first RT replay win is achieved, for example, the first "Replay 1" symbol is stopped and displayed on the main line ML on the left reel 32L. When the fourth "White 7" symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped and displayed at the upper stage in a situation where the first "Replay 3" symbol is stopped and displayed on the main line ML along with the right reel 32R, "White 7" The combination of symbols will be stopped and displayed on a straight line. Therefore, when it becomes the first RT replay winning, in the reel control processing to be described later, stop control of the middle reel 32M is performed so that an event in which all three symbols stop displayed on a straight line become the same symbol does not occur. .

  The stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is either "white 7" symbol or "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is " In the case of any one of the "replay 1" symbol, the "replay 2" symbol and the "replay 3" symbol, the second RT replay win is made. In the case of the second RT replay winning, there is no event that all three symbols stopped and displayed on a straight line become the same symbol.

  The stop symbol on the left reel 32L on the main line ML is either "Replay 1", "Replay 2" or "Replay 3", and the stop symbol on the middle reel 32M is "Cherry", right When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is any of the "cherry" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol, the first falling replay win is achieved. When it becomes the first fall replay replay winning, the event that all three symbols stop displayed on a straight line become the same symbol does not occur.

  The stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay 1" symbol, "replay 2" If it is either a symbol or a "replay 3" symbol, it is a second fall replay prize. When it becomes the 2nd fall replay winning combination, the event in which all the three symbols stop-displayed on a straight line become the same symbol does not occur.

  When one of the above-described replay wins, it becomes possible to play the next game while making the bet unnecessary for both the medal and the virtual medal. Specifically, when any of the replay wins in a game in which three bets of medals are made, the game of the next game may be started in a bet of three sheets, making betting unnecessary for both medals and virtual medals. It becomes possible.

  Further, among the various replay wins, the first RT replay win, the second RT replay win, the first fall replay win, and the second fall replay win are not only the opportunity to give the replay win bonus but also the transition to the gaming state. Become. In the slot machine 10, a plurality of types of gaming states are set such that the types of winning combinations to be selected for the lottery and the winning probability of each combination are different in the lottery process of the winning combinations. Occurs when a replay prize that is a trigger is established. The contents of each gaming state and the transition conditions to each gaming state will be described in detail later.

  There is a BB (big bonus) winning as a state transition winning where only the transition of the gaming state is performed. Specifically, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red 7" symbol If it is, it will be BB prize. When the BB winning combination is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

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

  When a BB prize is achieved, as shown in FIG. 6 (i), the stop symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R can all become the "red 7" symbol in the subline SL1 which is downward to the right. This makes it easy for the player to recognize that the BB prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of "red 7" symbols is not displayed in a straight line. In the case of winning the role corresponding to the BB winning, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 in the game won or after the winning game and in which the state winning the role BB is carried over As a chance notification, an effect that is a motivation to stop and display the "red 7" symbol on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed. By confirming the effect and stopping and displaying the “red 7” symbol, the three “red 7” symbols can be stopped and displayed in the subline SL1 by the stop operation of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44.

<A device for performing various notification and various effects>
Next, an apparatus for executing various types of notification and various types of effects will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 61 and a speaker 62 are provided on the upper portion of the front door 12 and an image display device 63 is provided. The upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light in a mode corresponding to the abnormality when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, and is controlled to emit light in a mode corresponding to the winning result. Further, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light so as to perform a light emission effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63. The speakers 62 are provided as a left-right pair, and sound output is controlled so that a sound or a voice corresponding to the abnormality is output when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, and a sound or a voice corresponding to a winning result Sound output is controlled so as to be output. In addition, the sound output of the speaker 62 is controlled so that the sound output effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed.

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

  Credit panel 65 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored on display panel 21L, 21M, 21R on game panel 20 of front door 12, and it became an object of grant at the time of a small winning combination When the display order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified by the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 displaying the contents corresponding to the notified contents Are provided respectively. These display parts 65 to 67 are constituted by a 7-segment display, and for each segment, a single color emission type LED such as green is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the display portions 65 to 67 are configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display It is also good.

<Various control devices>
The slot machine 10 is provided with various control devices. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main control device 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 is configured such that the main control substrate 71 is accommodated in a substrate box. In the case of opening the substrate box, it is necessary to release the fastening state, and a fractured part will occur when the fastening state is released. By checking the presence or absence of the broken portion, it is possible to simply check whether the substrate box has been opened.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect control device 80 in addition to the main control device 70. The effect control device 80 is disposed on the front door 12 so as to be superimposed behind the image display device 63. The effect control device 80 executes control of the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main control device 70. In the same manner as the main control device 70, the effect control device 80 is configured such that the control substrate is accommodated in the substrate box.

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

  The main control device 70 has a main control board 71 which controls the main control of the game. The MPU 72 is mounted on the main control board 71. The MPU 72 is a ROM 73 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 72 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 73 is executed. A certain RAM 74, a clock circuit 75 for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, etc. are incorporated. The fact that the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 72 is not an essential configuration, and each may be configured as an individual chip.

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

  By the way, two inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b are provided in parallel in the guiding direction of the guiding passage in the guiding passage through which the medal inserted from the medal insertion port 45 is guided to the hopper device 53. ing. That is, as the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b, the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a provided on the upstream side of the guide passage and the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a are provided on the downstream side of the guide passage. And a second inserted medal detection sensor 45b. After the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a is in the ON state and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is in the OFF state, both the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b are turned ON. As the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a is in the OFF state and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is in the ON state, the MPU 72 specifies that one medal has been inserted. Ru. A new medal is detected by the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a before the above-described series of cycles is completed and both the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b are turned off. The guiding channel is formed so that it does not occur.

  On the output side of the MPU 72, the reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R), a selector drive unit 52a provided in the selector 52, a payout motor of the hopper device 53, special display The unit 67 and the effect control device 80 are connected. In each game, the MPU 72 performs rotational drive control of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R of the reel unit 31. As already described, the selector 52 detects the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b if the acceptance is permitted, and then guides it to the hopper device 53, and if the acceptance is prohibited It has a function of discharging to the medal tray 59 without detection by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. The selector drive unit 52a has a function to switch the state of the selector 52 between the acceptance permission state and the acceptance prohibition state. Specifically, the position for acceptance of the passage switching piece provided in the selector 52 is used. Operate between the and the position for no reception. The MPU 72 switches the state of the selector 52 between the reception permission state and the reception prohibition state by switching the output state and the stop state of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a.

  Further, the MPU 72 executes drive control of the hopper device 53 when the small winning combination is established and the payout of the medal is executed. The MPU 72 transmits a command to the effect control device 80 at each timing of each game, and transmits a command for notifying the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the image display device 63 to the effect control device 80. In such a case, display control of the special display unit 67 is executed so that display corresponding to the content to be notified is performed. In this case, the direct display control of the image display device 63 is performed by the effect control device 80, while the direct display control of the special display unit 67 is performed by the MPU 72. That is, for the image display device 63 to be subjected to relatively complicated display control, the direct display control is executed in the effect control device 80, and the special display unit 67 to be subjected to relatively simple display control Direct display control is executed in the MPU 72. As a result, while reducing the processing load of the MPU 72, it is possible to perform both the display emphasizing the improvement in the degree of attention to the effect and the display emphasizing the reliability.

  The power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply unit 54 is equipped with a power supply unit that supplies drive power to the main control unit 70 and other electronic devices of the slot machine 10 and a power failure monitoring circuit, and the power failure monitoring circuit applies the power supply unit from an external power supply. The voltage which is being monitored is monitored, and a power failure signal is output to the MPU 72 when the voltage falls below the reference voltage. The MPU 72 executes power failure processing by receiving a power failure signal, and enables recovery to the processing state before the power failure after power recovery. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with a power-off power supply unit for supplying backup power to the RAM 74 as power-off power in a situation where supply of operation power from the external power supply is cut off. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is interrupted, data can be stored and stored in the RAM 74 in a state (for example, one day or two days) where backup power can be supplied by the power supply part during power interruption Be done. However, by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 in a state where the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54 is pressed, the data stored in the RAM 74 is initialized.

  The effect control device 80 includes a sub control board 81 for executing execution control of various types of notification and various effects. The MPU 82 is mounted on the sub control board 81. The MPU 82 is a ROM 83 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. A certain RAM 84 is incorporated, and a clock circuit for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like are incorporated.

  The fact that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 82 is not an essential configuration, and each may be configured as an individual chip. Also, backup power is not supplied from the power supply unit of the power supply device 54 to the RAM 84 during interruption of the supply of operating power from the external power supply, but backup power is supplied to the RAM 84. It is also good.

  The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. The MPU 72 of the main control apparatus 70 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82 as described above, and receives various commands from the MPU 72. An upper lamp 61, a speaker 62 and an image display device 63 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The MPU 82 executes the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display control of the image display device 63 based on the command received from the MPU 72 of the main control device 70, thereby various notification and various effects. To be done. In the following description, the MPU 72, the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 of the main control device 70 are referred to as the main MPU 72, the main ROM 73 and the main RAM 74, respectively, and the MPU 82, the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 of the effect control device 80 are respectively described The MPU 82, the effect ROM 83, and the effect RAM 84 are referred to.

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

  In the main processing, first, initialization processing is executed (step S101). In the initialization process, the interrupt by the timer interrupt process is permitted, and further, various initializations are performed on the registers in the main MPU 72, the I / O device, and the like.

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

  In the partial clear process, a partial area in the main RAM 74 is initialized, and in the all clear process, the entire area in the main RAM 74 is initialized. In the partial clear process, an area in which data indicating whether or not the BB state is stored in the main RAM 74, an area in which data indicating the total number of granted gaming media in the BB state is stored, or the AT state Of the main side RAM 74 except for the area where data indicating that is stored, the area where data for specifying the end condition of the AT state is stored, and the area where data indicating the type of lottery mode to be described later are stored. Clear the area to "0". In this case, the area in which the winning combination is stored is cleared to "0". In the all clear process, all areas in the main RAM 74 are cleared to “0”, including the area excluded from the execution target of “0” clear in the partial clear process. As a result, even if partial clear processing is executed, the BB state, AT state and lottery mode are maintained in the state before the power is turned off, and when all clear processing is carried out, regardless of the state before the power cut off. It becomes a normal game state.

  The present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and it may be configured not to be in the BB state when a partial clear process is executed when the power is shut off in the BB state. In the case where a partial clear process is executed when the power is shut off, the state may not be in the AT state. If the power is shut off in the first RT mode or the second RT mode described later, the partial clear process is performed. If executed, these RT modes may not be established. In addition, even if the partial clear process is executed, the area in which the data indicating that the BB role has been won is stored may not be cleared to “0”.

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

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

  In the power recovery process, the main RAM 74 is checked to determine whether the set value of the slot machine 10 is normal (step S108). Specifically, it is determined that the setting value is normal if the setting value is any of “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and is determined to be abnormal if the setting value is “0” or “7” or more. If the set value is normal, it is checked whether "1" is set in the power failure flag (step S109). The power failure flag is provided in the main side RAM 74, and when the processing at the time of a predetermined power failure is normally executed when the supply of the operation power to the main side MPU 72 is stopped, the power failure flag is "1". Will be set. If "1" is set in the power failure flag, it is checked whether the RAM determination value is normal (step S110). Specifically, the checksum value of the main RAM 74 is checked to confirm whether the value is normal or not.

  If all the steps S108 to S110 are affirmed, this means that the power failure process at the previous power failure has been normally executed. In this case, the value of the stack pointer stored in the work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74 is written to the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 and saved in the stack area 74b for specific control which will be described later in the main RAM 74. The restored data is restored to the register of the main MPU 72, whereby the state of the register of the main MPU 72 is restored to the state before the power is shut off (step S111). Further, the power failure flag of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S112). Thereafter, after a power recovery command for recognizing the execution of the power recovery processing is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S113), the address returns to the address before the power is turned off (step S114).

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in any of steps S108 to S110, the operation inhibiting process is performed. In the operation inhibiting process, the execution of the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is inhibited (step S115), and all the actuators connected to the output port are cleared by clearing all the output ports of the main MPU 72 to "0". Is turned off (step S116), and error notification processing is performed to notify the hole manager or the like of the occurrence of an error (step S117). And it becomes an infinite loop. The operation prohibition process is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

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

  In the register save process (step S201), the values of all the registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal process described later are saved in the stack area 74b for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. In step S202, it is checked whether "1" is set in the power failure flag, and when "1" is set in the power failure flag, the process proceeds to step S203, and processing upon power failure is executed.

  The power failure flag is set when the power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply device 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the transmission of the command has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the present process is terminated to return to the timer interrupt process and the transmission of the command is completed. When the transmission of the command is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is stored in a work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74. After that, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators not shown are turned off. Then, a determination value for determining whether the data in the main RAM 74 is normal or not is calculated when the power failure is eliminated, and stored in a work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later in the main RAM 74. Ban. After performing the above processing, the system enters an infinite loop in preparation for the fact that the power is completely shut off and the processing can not be performed.

  When the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed. In step S204, the watchdog timer clear processing is performed to initialize the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction. In step S205, interrupt termination declaration processing is performed to enable setting of the next timer interrupt to the main MPU 72 itself. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, a stepping motor control process is performed to drive the respective stepping motors. In step S207, the state of various sensors connected to the input port is read, and a sensor monitoring process is performed to monitor whether the read result is normal or not. In step S208, it is monitored whether or not the release operation for releasing the error notification is performed, and when it is specified that the release operation for releasing the error notification is performed, the error notification is released. The anomaly notification cancellation command for the purpose side is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. As a result, even if any type of abnormality notification is being performed, the abnormality notification is canceled. Note that when the reset button 56 is pressed in a situation where a predetermined lock operation is being performed on the key cylinder 14, a release operation for releasing the abnormality notification is performed.

  In step S209, timer operation processing is performed to reduce the values of the counters and timers. In step S210, a counter process is performed to externally output the result of counting the bet number of medals and the number of payouts. In step S211, command output processing for transmitting various commands to the effect MPU 82 is performed. In step S212, port output processing is performed to output data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port. In step S213, the value of each register saved in the specific control stack area 74b described later in the main RAM 74 in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the main MPU 72, respectively. Thereafter, in step S214, an interrupt permitting process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupting process is ended.

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

  First, interrupt permission processing for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (step S301), and thereafter, display clear processing is performed (step S302). In the display clear process, when display control of the special display unit 67 is performed so that a predetermined display is performed in the previous game, the predetermined display is erased. As a result, the special display unit 67 is in the unlit state where nothing is displayed.

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

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

  In the start waiting process, when one of the credit input buttons 47 to 49 is operated (step S 407: YES), the credit input corresponding process is executed to set the bet number corresponding to the operation. (Step S408). In the credit insertion handling process, when the first credit insertion button 47 is operated, the maximum amount of gaming media bettable at that time is made to be bet, and the second credit insertion button 48 or When the 3 credit insertion button 49 is operated, a bet state corresponding to that is made to be made. In this case, when a virtual medal is used for the bet, a value for the number of virtual medals betted is subtracted from the credit counter. In addition, when virtual medals of the number necessary to set the bet number corresponding to the operated credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 are not stored and stored, bets can be made in relation to the virtual medals stored and stored. The maximum amount of gaming media is betted. When the automatic insertion process (step S402) is performed, the operations of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 are invalidated.

  In the start waiting process, when the value of the bet counter is equal to or more than the maximum prescribed number and the value of the credit counter is equal to or more than the upper limit storage number (specifically, "50") (step S409: YES), the acceptance prohibition process is executed. (Step S410). In the reception prohibition process, the selector 52 is set in the reception prohibited state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thus, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal receiver 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. In addition, when it is already in the reception prohibition state, the state is maintained. On the other hand, when the value of the bet counter is less than the maximum prescribed number or when the value of the credit counter is less than the upper limit storage number (step S409: NO), the acceptance permission process is executed (step S411). In the reception permission process, the selector 52 is set to the reception permission state by starting the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thereby, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are collected by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. If the acceptance permission state has already been made, the state is maintained.

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

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

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

  Returning to the description of the normal processing (FIG. 10), after executing the start waiting processing of step S303, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a prescribed number ("3" in this embodiment) (step 304). If the bet amount has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process (step S303). If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined whether the start lever 41 has been operated (step S305). If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process (step S303). On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, after the main line ML is validated, the acceptance prohibition process described above is executed (step S306). Thus, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal receiver 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. Thereafter, a lottery process for performing a lottery of a part in the current game is executed (step S307), and drive control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in a mode corresponding to the result of the current lottery process (step S307). The reel control process is executed (step S308).

  Thereafter, medal payout processing is executed (step S309). In the medal payout process, when a small winning combination is established in the current game, a process for providing the player with medals or virtual medals in number corresponding to the small winning combination is executed. Specifically, when a virtual medal is awarded, a value corresponding to the small winning combination is added to the credit counter, and when the value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit storage number, the upper limit storage number is exceeded. The hopper device 53 is controlled so as to pay out the medals for several minutes to the medal receiver 59.

  After that, a response process at the end of the game is executed to enable setting of the gaming state corresponding to the result of the current game (step S310). Then, the acceptance processing described above is executed (step S311). Thereby, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are collected by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b.

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

  First, a random number to be used when performing a success / failure determination of a winning combination is acquired (step S501). In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates a random number of 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the main RAM 74. With this configuration, the random number can be acquired promptly at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After the random number is obtained, a lottery table for performing a pass / fail determination of the winning combination is read out from data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73 (step S502). Here, in the slot machine 10, there are prepared in advance six probability of winning from “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. By performing the above, it is possible to set which lottery process is to be performed based on which winning probability. It should be noted that the “provision n + 1” is a winning probability that is more advantageous for the player than the “prevention n”. Further, there are three types of lottery modes in which the lottery table is different in the main MPU 72 even in the case of setting values of the same stage, a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode. In addition, as a game state, a BB state exists separately from the state of each of these lottery modes. In step S502, a lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current setting value and the current gaming state is selected.

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 10, reel control is performed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can slide up to a maximum of four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, reel control is performed for each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to stop the operation until the specified time (190 msec) elapses after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. By performing such reel control, it becomes possible to make it easier to achieve a prize corresponding to the winning combination, and to avoid that a prize corresponding to the combination not winning is established. It becomes possible. However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be slipped is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for achieving a winning is formed on one reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44, if there are five or more symbols between the component symbols, it may happen that the component symbols do not stop on the main line ML (the event is also called "dropout") Say). The first to twelfth compensation prizes, the first and second watermelon prizes and the BB prizes are prize modes in which the dropout can occur.

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

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

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

  In the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 13, the first bell winning data, the first compensating winning data, the third compensating winning data, the fourth compensating winning data, and the fifth compensating winning data, Eighth-complement winning data and ninth-complement winning data are set. When the index value IV = 5 is won, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the first bell winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. Otherwise, any of the first compensation prize, the third compensation prize, the fourth compensation prize, the fifth compensation prize, the eighth compensation prize and the ninth compensation prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, any of the first compensation prize, the third compensation prize, the fourth compensation prize, the fifth compensation prize, the eighth compensation prize and the ninth compensation prize does not occur there is a possibility. The probability of this drop is lower than in the case of index value IV = 1 to 4.

  In the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 13, the first bell winning data, the first compensating winning data, the second compensating winning data, the fourth compensating winning data, and the sixth compensating winning data, Eighth-complement winning data and ninth-complement winning data are set. When the index value IV = 6 is won, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the first bell winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. Otherwise, any of the first compensation prize, the second compensation prize, the fourth compensation prize, the sixth compensation prize, the eighth compensation prize and the ninth compensation prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, any of the first compensation prize, the second compensation prize, the fourth compensation prize, the sixth compensation prize, the eighth compensation prize and the ninth compensation prize does not occur. there is a possibility. The probability of this drop is lower than in the case of index value IV = 1 to 4.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 7 includes the first watermelon winning data, the second watermelon winning data, the tenth compensating winning data, the eleventh compensating winning data, and the twelfth compensating winning data. It is set. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the first watermelon winning or the second watermelon winning can be established. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that neither the first watermelon winning or the second watermelon winning may occur. Further, in the case where the first stop is the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, any of the tenth compensation prize, the eleventh compensation prize and the twelfth compensation prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the tenth compensation winning, the eleventh compensating winning and the twelfth compensating winning may occur.

  As shown in FIG. 13, Bell Replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 8. When winning with index value IV = 8, as shown in FIG. 14, the bell replay play winning occurs reliably regardless of the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each stop button 42 to .

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 13, BB winning data is set to the index value IV = 11. If the index value IV = 11, as shown in FIG. 14, BB winning may occur regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the BB winning will not occur. Here, the winning data other than the BB winning data is erased in the winning game regardless of whether or not the winning is achieved, and it is not carried over to the next and subsequent games of the winning game. On the other hand, the BB winning data is stored and held until the BB winning is achieved even in the game subsequent to the winning game, except when the main RAM 74 is cleared. In this case, in the game in which the BB winning data is carried over, the index value IV value corresponding to the BB winning data is excluded from the lottery targets. This makes it possible to prevent the BB winning data from being newly stored even though the BB winning data is already stored, and a plurality of BB winning data is not accumulated and stored. It will be possible to

  As shown in FIG. 13, normal replay winning data and first RT replay winning data are set to the index value IV = 12-15. In this case, when the index value IV = 12 is won, as shown in FIG. 14, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. In some cases, the first RT replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. Do. When the index value IV = 13, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. When the index value IV = 14 is won, the first RT replay wins when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. When the index value IV = 15, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44.

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

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

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

  In the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning combination data set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the lottery table for the normal mode (FIG. It is the same as 13). In this case, the combination that enables the addition of game media is set to the index value IV = 1 to 7, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 7 are By being the same, the types of roles that enable the provision of game media and the winning probability of those roles are mutually the same in each of the normal mode and the first RT mode. Further, BB winning data is set to index value IV = 11, similarly to the normal mode lottery table, and the winning probability is the same as the normal mode lottery table. That is, the probability of winning in the BB combination in the normal mode and the first RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set to index value IV = 12 or later is different from the normal mode. Specifically, in the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, second RT replay winning data is set as the winning data of index value IV = 12 to 15, in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 12 to 15 is approximately 1 / 10.1. When the index value IV = 12 is won, as shown in FIG. 16, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second RT replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. In other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 13, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. When the index value IV = 14 is won, the second RT replay wins when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. If the index value IV = 15, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. In the first RT mode, the stop order corresponds to the winning combination in which the stop order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is won by one of index values IV = 12-15. When it becomes, the second RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the second RT mode. When shifting to the second RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) is a lottery table for the second RT mode.

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

  In the case of winning with index value IV = 16 in the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 16, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first fall replay replay winning at the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 Certainly occur regardless of the situation. When the index value IV = 17, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. If the index value IV = 18, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 19, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 20, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 21, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the first fall replay winning combination is established, the lottery mode shifts to the normal mode. When shifting to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) is the normal mode lottery table.

  Only the normal replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 22 in the first RT mode lottery table. The probability of winning in the index value IV = 22 is set higher than the probability of winning in the other part, and specifically, it is won in about 1 / 6.7. When the index value IV = 22 is won, the normal replay winning will be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. .

  In the first RT mode lottery table, combinations of index values IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 22 are set to enable establishment of replay winnings. Then, the winning probability of these winning combinations is set to the probability as described above, so that the winning probability (hereinafter also referred to as the replay probability) of the winning combinations enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the first RT mode is approximately 1 It is /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the first RT mode is a gaming state in which the probability of replay is higher than that in the normal mode.

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

  In the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 17, the winning combination data set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the lottery table for the normal mode (FIG. 13) and the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 15). In this case, the combination that enables the addition of game media is set to the index value IV = 1 to 7, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 7 are By being the same, the types of roles that enable the provision of game media and the winning probability of those roles are mutually the same in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode. Further, BB winning data is set to index value IV = 11 similarly to the drawing table for the normal mode and the drawing table for the first RT mode, and the winning probability thereof is the drawing table for the normal mode and the drawing table for the first RT mode. It is the same. That is, the probability of winning in the BB combination in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set to index value IV = 12 or later is different from the normal mode and the first RT mode. More specifically, in the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 17, second fall replay replay win data is set as the win data of index value IV = 12 to 17 in addition to the normal replay win data. . The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 12-17 is approximately 1 / 5.5.

  In the case of winning with index value IV = 12 in the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 18, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay replay winning at the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 Certainly occur regardless of the situation. When the index value IV = 13, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. Also, when the index value IV = 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning is each It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 15, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. If the index value IV = 16, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 17, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the second fall replay winning combination is established, the lottery mode shifts to the first RT mode. When shifting to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) is the first RT mode lottery table.

  Only the normal replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 18 in the second RT mode lottery table. The probability of winning in the index value IV = 18 is set higher than the probability of winning in other roles, and specifically, it is won in about 1 / 6.3. When the index value IV = 18 is won, the normal replay prize is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. .

  In the second RT mode lottery table, the combination of index values IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 18 is set to enable the establishment of the replay winning. Then, the winning probability of these winning combinations is set to the probability as described above, so that the winning probability (hereinafter also referred to as the replay probability) of the winning combinations enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the second RT mode is approximately 1 It is /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the second RT mode is a gaming state in which the probability of replay is higher than that in the normal mode. On the other hand, the replay probability in the first RT mode is approximately 1 / 2.8. That is, the second RT mode has the same replay probability as the first RT mode. However, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the replay probability in the first RT mode is the same as the replay probability in the second RT mode. For example, although the replay probability is slightly different between the first RT mode and the second RT mode The second RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the first RT mode, or the first RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the second RT mode.

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

  Returning to the description of the lottery process (FIG. 12), after selecting the lottery table (step S502), the index value IV is set to "1" (step S503), and the determination value DV used when determining the success or failure of the winning combination is set. (Step S504). In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random number value acquired in step S501 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to “1”, which is the current index value IV, is added to the random number value. A new judgment value DV is set.

  After that, it is judged whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV (step S505). It is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds “65535” in the success or failure determination of the winning combination. If "65535" is exceeded, the winning data acquisition process for setting the data of the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S506). In the winning data acquisition process, all the winning data set for the current index value IV in the reference lottery table is set in the main RAM 74. If the winning data is set, if the winning data is winning data other than BB winning data, “0” is cleared after the end of the current game regardless of the presence or absence of winnings corresponding to the winning data. In the case of winning data, "0" is cleared when a winning is achieved.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed “65535” (step S505: NO), it means that the role corresponding to the index value IV has been dropped. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 (step S507), and it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is an object to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether the index value IV incremented by one has exceeded the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether the determination is yes or no, the process returns to step S504, and the determination of the combination is continued. At this time, in step S504, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for the determination of the success or failure of the previous combination to obtain a new determination value DV. In step S505, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been made on the basis of the determination value DV.

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

  In the situation where it is determined to shift to the AT state within a predetermined number of games, the high expectation content is obtained with a probability of 98% for the situation where it is determined to shift to the AT state within a predetermined number of games. With the 2% probability of being selected, the middle expectation content is selected with a probability of 2%, and in the situation where it is decided to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games, the probability of 80% when winning the BB role When the high expectation level content is selected and the medium expectation level content is selected with a probability of 20%, and the player is elected to the BB combination in a situation where it is not determined to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games 70% The high expectation content is selected with the probability of 0, the middle expectation content and the low expectation content are selected with the probability of 15% each, and it is not determined to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games If the player is elected to any of index values IV = 7 to 10 in a situation where he is not elected to the BB role, the high expectation content is selected with a probability of 30% and the probability of each is 35%. Any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 in a situation where it is not determined to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games and the expectation content and the low expectation content are selected, and in a situation where the BB role is not won If the player does not win, the low expectation content is selected with a probability of 80% and the middle expectation content is selected with a probability of 20%.

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

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

  Here, in the determination process of the effect content in the main side MPU 72, in all the game states, the lottery process of the effect content is executed in the same mode no matter which index value IV = 1 to 6 results in being elected, Regardless of the index value IV = 12 or later, the lottery process of the effect content is executed in the same manner. Then, except when notification of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed in the special display portion 67, in the case where one of index values IV = 1 to 6 and index value IV = 12 or later is won. Information that enables identification of the individual index value IV is not transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effect MPU 82. Thus, the effect executing means such as the image display device 63 directly controlled by the effect MPU 82 is not limited to the notification of the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the special display section 67. It is possible to prevent the stop order of 32L, 32M, 32R from being notified.

  Thereafter, notification control processing is executed (step S512). In the notification control process, the details are described later, but the process for performing display control of the special display unit 67 is executed, and the notification corresponding to the display content in the special display unit 67 is executed by the image display device 63 Execute the process to

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

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed (step S601). In the rotation start process, a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the result of the lottery process (FIG. 12) in the previous game is started. If it has not elapsed, it waits until the wait time elapses. When the wait time has elapsed, the wait time for the next game is set again, and the rotation start information is set in the motor control storage area provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. Do. By performing such processing, acceleration processing of the stepping motor is started in the stepping motor control processing of step S206 in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9), and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start rotation. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process is ended. In addition, when the rotational speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes constant, the main MPU 72 can generate a stop command by lighting on the lamps (not shown) of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Inform the player etc. of the event.

  Subsequent to the rotation start process, the third non-specific control process for monitoring the frauds on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is executed (step S602). The processing content of the third non-specific control processing will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated (step S603). If none of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated, the third non-specific control process of step S602 is executed until any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, it is determined whether or not the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued (step S604). . If the stop command has not been issued, the process returns to step S602, and the third non-specific control process of step S602 is executed until any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command has been issued, a stop command command is set (step S605).

  The stop command command is a command transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in order to grasp whether any stop button 42 to 44 is operated and a stop command is generated. When the stop instruction command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S606 to S612 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

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

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base position as it is when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated To stop after sliding 1 reel of reels, stop after stopping by sliding 2 reels, stopping after sliding 3 stops, and stopping after sliding 4 reels Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, including stopping modes. Therefore, in step S 607, one of “0” to “4” is calculated as the slip number based on stop information stored in a work area 74 a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74.

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

  Here, the stop information is information for making the stop mode of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the result of the lottery process (FIG. 12), and by using the stop information, each stop information is used. When the stop button 42 to 44 is operated to stop, it is possible to calculate the slip number (specifically, "0" to "4") for the arrival symbol reaching the base position. As the stop information, slip number data indicating the correspondence between each symbol and the slip number is stored in advance in the main ROM 73 in association with each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that slip number data corresponding to each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R may be derived during rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, etc .

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process. In the prize determination process, first, the type of symbols stopped on the main line ML in the left reel 32L, the type of symbols stopped on the main line ML in the middle reel 32M, and the main line ML on the right reel 32R Grasp the type of symbol stopped at (step S701 to step S703). Here, for each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, an index sensor is provided for detecting that the corresponding reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one turn. That the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the index sensor are returned to the reference position when the main MPU 72 is changed from receiving the non-detection signal from the index sensor to receiving the detection signal Identify In addition, although the stepping motor is used as the drive means for rotationally driving the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the stepping motor is used after the main MPU 72 determines that it has returned to the reference position. The rotational position of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is specified using the number of drive signal outputs (ie, the number of steps of the stepping motor). The number of outputs is stored in a register of the main MPU 72 or a work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74.

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

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

  On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the winning combination (step S706: NO), an abnormality notification command is set as an output target to the effect MPU 82 (step S708). The effect side MPU 82 executes the abnormality notification corresponding to the unfair winning by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 by receiving the abnormality notification command. Thereafter, after the operation prohibition process is executed in step S709, the progress of the game is stopped by becoming an infinite loop. In the operation inhibiting process, the next timer interrupt process is inhibited, and all the output ports of the main MPU 72 are cleared to “0” to turn off all the actuators connected to the output port. The operation inhibited state is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

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

  In the response processing at the end of the game, when the BB combination is in the winning state or the BB state (step S801: YES), processing for BB is executed (step S802). In the processing for BB, it is determined whether or not the BB winning has occurred in the current game if the BB winning combination has been made, and if the BB winning has occurred, specific control to be described later in the main side RAM 74 The gaming state is shifted to the BB state by setting "1" to the BB state flag provided in the work area 74a. As a result, in the lottery process (FIG. 12) in the next and subsequent games, the BB lottery table is referred to. Further, by transmitting a command indicating transition to the BB state to the effect side MPU 82, the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 start the effect for the BB state. When the BB state is shifted, the BB winning data is deleted from the main RAM 74 to cancel the BB winning state.

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

  When the BB state ends, the lottery mode is the normal mode even if the lottery mode before the start of the BB state is any mode. In addition, when the BB state is started in the AT state, the ART preparation state processing described later is performed after the BB state ends regardless of the state before the start of the BB state. Incidentally, when transitioning to the BB state in the AT state, the value of the remaining ART execution counter described later is incremented by one in order to increase the number of executions of the ART state once.

  If neither BB state or winning state (step S801: NO) and if not AT state (step S803: NO), RT mode transition process (step S804), transition chance management process (step S805) And the game number cancellation management process (step S806) is executed. When the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is first stopped in the game in the state of neither BB state nor AT state, although a notification indicating that the stop is to be performed from the left reel 32L is executed, the subsequent game There is no penalty to limit the grant of benefits at.

  In the transition process of the RT mode, when it is specified that the first RT replay winning occurs in the current game, the transition to the first RT mode is made, and it is specified that the second RT replay winning occurs in the current game. If it does, the second RT mode is entered. In addition, in the transition process of the RT mode, when it is specified that the second fall replay winning combination has occurred in the current game, the transition to the first RT mode is made, and the first fall replay winning combination occurs in the current game If it is determined that there is a change to the normal mode.

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

  When the AT transition is won in the transition lottery process to the AT state, “1” is set in the AT state counter provided in the work area 74 a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74. The AT state counter is a counter for specifying whether or not the main MPU 72 is in the AT state and, in the case of the AT state, for specifying the staying mode of the AT state. In the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is "0", and in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more. By setting “1” in the AT state counter, ART preparation state processing (step S808) described later is executed in the next processing cycle in the corresponding processing at the end of the game.

  Further, when the AT transition is won in the transition lottery processing to the AT state, the lottery processing of the execution times of the AT state is executed. When the AT state is started, the number of continuing games for one execution is set in the ART game number counter provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74, and the value of the ART game number counter is “0 When it becomes “1”, the one execution cycle ends. In the lottery process of the execution times of the AT state, the number of execution times is determined by lottery. In the lottery process of the execution times of the AT state, the execution time lottery table is read from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. The value of the lottery counter to be updated is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the execution-time lottery table. In the run times lottery table, one run time is selected with a probability of 50%, 2 run times are selected with a 30% probability, 3 run times are selected with a 15% probability, and 5 times Execution times of are set to be selected with a probability of 5%. The value of the execution time selected in the lottery process of the execution time of the AT state is set in a remaining ART execution counter provided in a work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. The ART game number counter is a counter for specifying the number of continuing games remaining in one execution time of the ART state by the main MPU 72, and the remaining ART execution counter specifies the remaining execution times of the ART state by the main MPU 72 Is a counter to

  In addition, when it becomes AT transition winning in the transition lottery process to the AT state, it is not limited to the configuration in which transition to the AT state is performed in the game, and the AT to the AT state transition lottery process is performed. When the transition winning is achieved, the transition to the AT state may be performed after a predetermined number of prognostic games (for example, 32 games) are digested. In this case, in the respective games in a situation where the number of prognostic games is being measured, effects are produced by the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 which can make the player expect the transition to the AT state. Thus, the player's expectation can be suitably enhanced.

  In the game number cancellation management process (step S806), transition to the AT state when the game for the cancellation game number set when the AT state ends last time is digested without the occurrence of a new transition to the AT state Execute the process to That is, every time one game is completed, the value of the number of canceled games is decremented by one, and when the value of the remaining number of canceled games becomes "0", the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is set to "1". . As a result, the ART preparation state process (step S808) to be described later is executed in the next processing cycle in the handling process at the end of the game. When the AT state counter is set to "1", the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is set to "1".

  If the value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, this means that it is in the AT state, so an affirmative determination is made in step S803, and the process proceeds to step S807. In step S 807, the value of the AT state counter is grasped, and processing corresponding to the grasped value is executed. Specifically, if the value of the AT state counter is "1", ART preparation state processing is executed (step S808), and if the value of the AT state counter is "2", ART state processing is executed (step S809). If the value of the AT state counter is “3”, ART end branch processing is executed (step S810). When the process of step S802 is executed, the process of step S806 is executed, or the process of any of steps S808 to S810 is executed, the game end command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S811). The game end command is a command for causing the effect MPU 82 to recognize that one game is ended, and the command is transmitted to the effect MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). Ru. Hereinafter, each process of step S808 to step S810 will be described.

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

  The ART preparation state is a state in which, when a transition possible condition to the ART state is established, the state is to stay before transitioning to the ART state. In the ART preparation state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning when the player is elected with any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 on condition that the player is not in the penalty state. Is notified. Further, in the ART preparation state, it is determined that the player is elected in any of the index value IV = 12 to 15 (hereinafter referred to as a promotion target role) in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 13) or the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. When it becomes, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay win or the second RT replay win (hereinafter, also referred to as a halt order for promotion occurrence) is informed. The transition to the ART state is made in the first RT mode and won in the promotion target role in a situation where ART preparation state processing or ART end branch processing is being executed, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the stop order for promotion occurrence. This occurs when the lottery mode shifts to the second RT mode.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing ART preparation state processing. In the ART preparation state process, it is determined whether a penalty event has occurred (step S901). The penalty event includes that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R were not stopped in the stop order for the promotion occurrence when the player was elected to be promoted. In the ART preparation state, when the player is elected to be promoted, the image display apparatus 63 informs the stop order for the promotion occurrence, but the promotion order is for the promotion despite the notification being executed. An event in which the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped in the stop order is a penalty event.

  If a penalty event has occurred (step S901: YES), the penalty flag provided in the work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74 is set to "1" (step S902). The penalty flag is a flag for the main MPU 72 to specify that a penalty event has occurred in the ART preparation state. When the penalty flag is set to “1”, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell prize even if the index value IV is one of 1 to 6 is used. Not informed. The penalty flag is cleared to “0” when transitioning from the ART preparation state to the ART state.

  In the ART preparation state processing, when either index value IV = 7 to 10 is won in the current game (step S903: YES), and further, the penalty flag of the main side RAM 74 is not set to “1” ( Step S904: NO), an additional lottery process of the number of initial continuation games is executed (step S905). In the initial continuation game number addition lottery process, it is determined whether to add the number of continuing games in the ART state when transitioning from the ART preparation state to the ART state, and when the addition is made, the addition game number is determined Do. In the initial continuation game number addition lottery process, the initial continuation game number addition lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read out from the data for specific control to be described later in the main ROM 73 and The value of the lottery counter periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) is read out in the specific control work area 74a described later, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the initial continuation game number added lottery table . In the initial continuation game number addition lottery table, the probability that the addition occurs in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10 is high, and the number of expected acquisition games for the addition game is large in the order. It is set to become. If the addition is won in the initial continuation game number addition lottery process (step S906: YES), the number of added games selected in the addition lottery process is set in a work area 74a for specific control in the main RAM 74 described later. It is added to the provided initial addition counter (step S 907). The initial superimposition counter is a counter for specifying by the main MPU 72 the amount of continuation of the number of continued games in the ART state when transitioning to the ART state.

  In the ART preparation state process, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in the current game (step S 908: YES), “2” is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S 909). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes ART state processing (step S809) in the next processing cycle in the game end processing (FIG. 21), and the gaming state shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, data setting of a work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74 is performed (step S910). Thereafter, under the condition that the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is "0" (step S911: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1 (step S912).

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

  Next, the ART state process (step S 809) in the game end process (FIG. 21) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

  In the process for setting the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, the value of the initial addition counter of the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. Thereby, when transitioning to the BB state in the middle of the ART state and transitioning to the ART state again after the end of the BB state, with respect to the number of continuing games remaining in the execution state of the ART state which is in the middle of the execution. An additional amount of the number of continuing games generated in the ART preparation state is added. On the other hand, in the process of setting to the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is “0”, after setting “50” which is the initial continuation game number in the ART game number counter, The value of the initial addition counter of the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. As a result, when one execution of the ART state is newly started, an additional for the number of continuing games generated in the ART preparation state is added to the initial continuing game number in one execution of the ART state.

  In the ART state process, if the player has won the index value IV = 7 to 10 in the current game (step S1003: YES), the additional lottery process is executed for the number of continuing games (step S1004). In the continuation game number addition lottery process, it is determined whether or not to add the number of continued games in the ART state, and when the addition is performed, the number of added games is determined. In the continuation game number addition lottery process, the continuation game number addition lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read out from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73 and described later in the main RAM 74 In the specific control work area 74a, the value of the lottery counter periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the continued lottery number addition lottery table. In the additional drawing table for the number of continued games, the probability that the addition occurs in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10 is high, and the number of expected acquisition games of the additional games increases in the order. Is set as. If the additional game is won in the continuing lottery game addition lottery process (step S1005: YES), the number of additional games selected in the additional lottery process is added to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1006) .

  In the ART state process, the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1 (step S1007). Then, if the value of the ART game number counter after the one subtraction is "0" (step S1008: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main side RAM 74 is "0" and the normal mode is set. It is determined whether or not (step S1009). If the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more or it is not the normal mode (step S1009: NO), "3" is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1010). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART termination branch processing (step S810) in the next processing cycle in the response processing at the game end (FIG. 21), and the gaming state shifts from the ART state to the ART termination branch state . On the other hand, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" and the normal mode is set (step S1009: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S1011). This will end the AT state.

  In the ART state process, the transition process of the RT mode is executed (step S1012). In the transition process of the RT mode, when it is identified that the first RT replay winning has occurred, the first RT mode is entered, and when it is identified that the second RT replay winning is identified, the second RT mode is entered. When it is determined that the first fall re-play prize has occurred, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and when it is specified that the second fall re-play prize has occurred, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

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

  The ART end branch state is a gaming state in which the player stays when one execution cycle of the ART state ends. In the ART end branch state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped to enable the establishment of the bell winning when the player wins with any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 on condition that the player is not in the penalty state. The order is informed. Further, in the ART end branch state, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, the state is finally returned to the ART state, and even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", the ART state Can return to Here, since one transition is made to the ART end branch state when one execution of the ART state is ended, there is a high possibility that the lottery mode is in the second RT mode at the timing of transition to the ART end branch state. In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the transition from the second RT mode to the first RT mode is once generated, and then the state of the ART state is synchronized with the transition to the second RT mode. A new run is started.

  Even in the ART end branch state, as described above, when the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for notifying the formation of the bell prize is informed It is advantageous for the player because In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the user will stay in the ART end branch state at least until the lottery mode shifts from the second RT mode to the first RT mode. On the other hand, in the case of the second RT mode in the ART end branch state, the reels 32L, 32M, for avoiding the occurrence of the second fall replay prize even if winning the combination enabling the occurrence of the second fall replay play. The stop order of 32R is not notified. As a result, in the ART end branch state, if the player's prediction is made to hit and the occurrence of the second falling replay win is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART termination branching state advantageous to the player by the player's own prediction, and to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing ART end branch processing. In the ART end branch processing, it is determined whether a penalty event has occurred (step S1101). In the case of a penalty event, it is promoted in the case of winning in the promotion target combination (IV = 12 to 15 in the normal mode lottery table (Figure 13) and IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode lottery table (Figure 15)). This includes that the reels 32L, 32M, 32R were not stopped in the stopping order for promotion occurrence even though the stopping order for generation is notified. In addition, when a penalty event is won in any of IV = 16 to 21 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 15), the fall is made despite the notification of the stopping order for fall prevention. It includes that the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the generation stop order.

  If a penalty event has occurred (step S1101: YES), the penalty flag provided in the work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74 is set to "1" (step S1102). The penalty flag is a flag for specifying in the main MPU 72 that a penalty event has occurred. When the penalty flag is set to “1”, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell prize even if the index value IV is one of 1 to 6 is used. Not informed. The penalty flag is cleared to “0” when the ART end branch state is ended.

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

  Here, as will be described later in detail, in the ART end branch state, when the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is won in a situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the second RT replay winning The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables generation is informed. As a result, in a situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the player is newly executed the ART state by winning the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning in the first RT mode. Can be easily started. On the other hand, in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R which enable the occurrence of the second RT replay prize even if winning the combination enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay prize. The stop order is not notified. In this case, the player predicts the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay winning and performs the stopping operation, and the predicted stopping order allows the occurrence of the second RT replay winning In the case of the stop order, the second RT replay win occurs, and a new execution cycle of the ART state is started. That is, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, it is possible to start a new execution cycle of the ART state based on the prediction of the player. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the ART end branch processing, when it is specified that the first fall replay winning occurrence has occurred (step S1108: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is "0" (step S1109: YES), The value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S1110). This will end the AT state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the normal mode, data setting of a work area 74a for specific control, which will be described later, in the main RAM 74 is performed (step S1111).

  Here, as will be described later in detail, in the ART end branch state, when the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the first fall replay replay prize is won in a situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the first fall replay The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R capable of avoiding the occurrence of winning is notified. As a result, in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, even if the player is elected to the combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay replay prize in the first RT mode, the player is It is possible to easily avoid the occurrence. In addition, even if the first fall replay prize has been generated under the situation, the ART termination branch state is continued. As a result, in a situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, even if the player makes a mistake in the first fall replay play, the ART end branch state can be continued. .

  On the other hand, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32L for avoiding the occurrence of the first fall replay prize even if winning the combination enabling the occurrence of the first fall replay prize under the condition that the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" The stop order of 32R is not notified. In this case, the player predicts the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay prize, and performs the stop operation, and the predicted stop order is the occurrence of the first fall replay prize. If it is a stopping order that can be avoided, the first fall replay prize does not occur. As a result, in the ART end branch state, if the player's prediction is made to hit and the occurrence of the first falling replay win is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART termination branching state advantageous to the player by the player's own prediction, and to improve the interest of the game.

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

<Notification control process>
Next, the notification control process executed in step S512 in the lottery process (FIG. 12) in the main MPU 72 will be described. In the notification control process, control for notifying the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed, and a combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay replay winning in the first RT mode or the occurrence of the second RT replay win is possible Execute control to notify that the winning combination has been won. In this case, in the notification control process, the command setting process for causing the image display device 63 to execute various notifications is performed, and when the setting process of the command is performed, the notification content instructed in the command is handled. The setting process for causing the special display unit 67 to perform the display is performed. Prior to the description of the specific processing content of the notification control processing, the special display unit 67 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 25 (a) is a front view of the special display portion 67. FIG. In the special display portion 67, seven display segments 101 to 107 are provided. Each of the display segments 101 to 107 has an individual light source composed of an LED, and it is possible to turn on only one arbitrary display segment 101 to 107 by on / off control of the individual light sources. While being possible, the display segments 101-107 of arbitrary combinations can be made to light. The individual light sources all emit light of the same color, so the same color is displayed in each of the display segments 101 to 107, but the invention is not limited thereto. Different colors may be displayed in the display segments 101 to 107, or a plurality of colors may be displayed on each of the display segments 101 to 107. The first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are all linear display segments, and the first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are arranged so as to be a so-called seven-segment display. As a result, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of display on the special display unit 67, such as the numbers “1” to “9” and the alphabet “H”. The special display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described configuration as a segment display, and can display a plurality of types of symbols, numbers, or characters, as long as it can display a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. Other types of display devices such as devices, CRTs, dot matrices, etc. may be used.

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

  As described above, in the configuration in which winning modes are different according to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the first stop is the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be notified by the image display device 63. The stop order in which the types of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for the second reel 32M and the second reel and the third roller 32R are arbitrary, and the reels 32L and 32M for the second reel , 32R types are arbitrary, the stop order in which the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the first stop is the left reel 32L. The second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The first stop is the middle reel 32M, and the second stop is the left reel 32L. The stop order in which the stop is the right reel 32R, the stop order in which the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the first stop is the right reel 32R There is a stop order in which the second stop is the left reel 32L and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. There is a stop order, and. There are eight types of stop orders in total.

  In addition, in the ART end branch state, it is indicated that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode when it is elected by any of the index values IV = 12 to 17 in the second RT mode lottery table (FIG. 17 and FIG. 18). Although the notification is performed by the image display device 63, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified. Also, in the ART end branch state, the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main side RAM 74 when it is elected by any of the index values IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 15 and FIG. 16). If “0” is given, the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed by the image display device 63, but the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for generating the second RT replay winning is notified I will not. Also, in the ART end branch state, when the index value IV in the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 15 and FIG. 16) is won in any of 16 to 21, the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main side RAM 74 Is 0, the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed by the image display device 63, but the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay replay winning. The order is not informed.

  In the above-described configuration, the special display unit 67 performs display corresponding to the content notified by the image display device 63 in relation to the winning combination. The display contents of the special display portion 67 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 (b).

  The display contents of the special display unit 67 are set in a one-to-one correspondence with the notification contents of the above eight types of stop orders in the image display device 63, and the stop orders of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not notified It is set corresponding to the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Specifically, in response to the notification that the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the rest is optional is performed by the image display device 63, the number "1" is set as the display content. The number “2” is set as the display content in response to the notification that the first stop is the right reel 32R and the rest is optional is performed by the image display device 63. Is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. And the notification that the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M is made to correspond to the image display device 63 being performed. Number of "4" Is set as the display content, and a notification indicating that the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R is performed by the image display device 63. In response to, the number "5" is set as the display content, and a notification indicating that the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L is The number "6" is set as the display content corresponding to that performed by the image display device 63, and the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is medium. The number "7" is set as the display content corresponding to the notification that the reel 32M is indicated by the image display device 63, and the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is in the middle. Reel 3 Corresponding to the notification that M is and the third stop is the left reel 32L is performed by the image display device 63, the numeral "8" is set as the display content, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Although the stop order of is not notified, the letter "H" is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification that the image display device 63 indicates that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. In a configuration where notification that the first stop is the left reel 32L and the rest is optional may be performed by the image display device 63, the display content of the special display unit 67 corresponds to the notification of the stop order. The display content may be set.

  By setting the display contents of the special display unit 67 as described above, the display contents of the special display unit 67 do not overlap between different types of notification contents in the image display device 63. This makes it possible to associate the display content of the special display unit 67 with the notification content in the image display device 63.

  Note that the display content of the special display unit 67 is not limited to a configuration in which the display content of the special display unit 67 corresponds to each of the above notification contents in the image display device 63. A plurality of types of display contents of the special display unit 67 may be set to correspond to all of them. Even in this case, it is possible to associate the display content of the special display unit 67 with the notification content in the image display device 63 by preventing the display content of the special display unit 67 from overlapping between different types of notification contents. It becomes.

  26 (a) and 26 (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the relationship between the notification content in the image display device 63 and the display content in the special display unit 67. FIG.

  When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63, as shown in FIG. 26 (a1), the same number as the number of stop operations required to end the game The unit display images G1 to G3 are displayed, and image display corresponding to the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in each of the unit display images G1 to G3. Specifically, a left unit display image G1 corresponding to the left reel 32L, a middle unit display image G2 corresponding to the middle reel 32M, and a right unit display image G3 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed. 26A1 shows that the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The left unit display image G1 displays an image of "2" corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L, and the middle unit display image G2 displays an image of "1" corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M. The right unit display image G3 displays an image “3” corresponding to the stop order of the right reel 32R.

  While the image display device 63 displays an image notifying the stopping order itself of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R as described above, the special display unit 67 displays the above-mentioned reels as shown in FIG. 26 (a2). Display of "5" corresponding to the stop order of 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. That is, in the image display device 63, unit display images G1 to G3 corresponding to the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R are displayed and in the stop order of the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R in each unit display image G1 to G3. While the corresponding image display is performed, the special display unit 67 displays a display unrelated to the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R. As a result, even if the display corresponding to the notification content of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed on the special display unit 67, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display content on the image display device 63.

  When it is notified that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified in the image display device 63 but it is notified that it is a branch timing of the lottery mode, as shown in FIG. 26 (b1) Although unit display images G1 to G3 of the same number as the number of stop operations required for ending are displayed, image display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in each unit display image G1 to G3. Absent. Specifically, an image of "?" Is displayed as the same image in each of the left unit display image G1, the middle unit display image G2, and the right unit display image G3. In addition to the unit display images G1 to G3, a character image G4 of "aiming !!" is displayed as an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode.

  While the image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63 as described above, the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the special display section 67 as shown in FIG. 26 (b2). The display of "H" corresponding to being is performed. The display of "H" does not correspond to the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. As described above, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, also in the special display section 67, a display is performed in which the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not specified. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the game content that causes the player to predict the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R from being lost by the display content of the special display section 67.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. This makes it possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display section 67 as compared with the image display device 63. Further, the special display portion 67 is present on the opposite side of the image display device 63 with the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R between which the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be viewed. As a result, the special display unit 67 is disposed at a position spaced apart from the image display device 63. This also makes it possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display unit 67.

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

  In the notification control process, when the index value IV is 1 to 6 (step S1201: YES), the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, and the penalty flag of the main RAM 74 The first display data setting process is executed (step S1204) on condition that the value of is “0” (step S1202: YES, step S1203: NO). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to a display correspondence table provided as data for specific control, which will be described later, in the main side ROM 73, occurrence of bell winning can be made in the index value IV which has been won this time. Understand the type of data of the display content that corresponds to the stop order. Then, data of the display content of the recognized type is read from the display data storage area provided as an area for storing a part of data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and the data of the read display content The display control of the special display unit 67 is executed in accordance with. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R enabling the occurrence of the bell winning is started on the special display portion 67.

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

  In the notification control process, it is the case that the winning combination of winning the first RT replay winning or winning of the second RT replay winning (step S1206: YES), the AT status counter of the main side RAM 74 If the value is “1” or “2” (step S1207: YES), the process of setting the first display data is executed (step S1208). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, it is possible to generate the first RT replay winning if the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the first RT replay winning is won. The type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order to be held is grasped, and if it is won by the combination that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay winning, it corresponds to the stop order enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning Understand the type of data displayed. Then, data of display contents of the recognized type is read out from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the data of the read display contents. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R which enables the occurrence of the first RT replay winning or the second RT replay winning is started on the special display portion 67.

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

  In the notification control process, the AT state counter of the main side RAM 74 is selected when the player is selected to be a combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay prize or a combination that enables the generation of the second fall replay prize (step S1210: YES). If the value of is 2 or the value of the AT state counter is 1 and the second RT mode is not set (step S1211: YES, step S1212: NO), the first display data setting process is executed. (Step S1213). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, if it is a winning combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay replay winning occurrence of the first fall replay replay winning It is possible to avoid the occurrence of the second fall replay replay if it is possible to grasp the type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order that can be avoided and to win the combination that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay replay. Understand the type of data in the display content that corresponds to the order of stopping. Then, data of display contents of the recognized type is read out from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the data of the read display contents. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started on the special display unit 67, which makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning or the second falling replay winning.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect MPU 82 (step S1214). Only one type of notification execution command is set as described above, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. With regard to the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can prevent the occurrence of the winning side corresponding to the current winning combination among the first fall replay prize and the second fall replay prize. Are read from the main ROM 73 and set as transmission targets. The various commands set in step S1214 are transmitted to the effect MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). Incidentally, in the stop order command transmitted in this case, information of the stop order corresponding to the notification content of the special display unit 67 selected in step S1213 is set.

  In addition, when the value of the AT state counter is “1”, it is an ART preparation state, and in the ART preparation state, when it is the second RT mode, it is won as the role that enables the generation of the second fall replay replay prize. Even if the stop order for avoiding the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is not notified, a trigger to shift to the first RT mode is generated when the ART preparation state is started in the second RT mode. It is possible to The transition from the ART preparation state to the ART state occurs when transitioning from the first RT mode to the second RT mode. Therefore, when the ART preparation state is started in the second RT mode, the transition to the first RT mode is performed once. It is possible to secure an opportunity to generate an opportunity for transition from the ART preparation state to the ART state.

  In the notification control process, when the value of the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is "3", that is, when the ART end branch state (step S1215: YES), the notification control process corresponding to the branch is executed (step S1216). . The notification control process corresponding to the branch will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the player has won a winning combination that enables the second falling replay win (step S1301: YES), processing for setting the second display data is executed (step S1302). In the case of the ART end branch state, even if the player has won the role of enabling the occurrence of the second fall replay prize as already described, the stop order for avoiding the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified but corresponds to the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand the type of data of the displayed content. Then, data of display contents of the recognized type is read out from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the data of the read display contents. As a result, the display corresponding to the notification indicating that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not a notification but is the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, a notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1303). Only one type of notification execution command is set as described above, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the effect MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, as described above, in the case of ART end branch state, even if the player has won the role of enabling the occurrence of the second fall replay as described above, the stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the second fall replay Will not be reported. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect MPU 82.

  In the notification control processing for branching, when the winning combination is made possible to enable the occurrence of the first fall replay winning (step S1304: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main side RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1305 : YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1306). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the first fall replay replay prize will be generated if the player is elected to the combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay replay prize. The stop order which makes it possible to avoid is informed. Therefore, in the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the type of data of the display contents corresponding to the stop order capable of avoiding the occurrence of the first fall replay win can be grasped. . Then, data of display contents of the recognized type is read out from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the data of the read display contents. As a result, the display corresponding to the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is started on the special display portion 67.

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

  On the other hand, the second display data is displayed when the player is elected to be able to generate the first fall replay prize and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" (step S1304: YES, step S1305: NO). Setting processing is executed (step S1308). In the case of ART end branch state, as described above, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the occurrence of the first fall replay replay prize even if the player is elected to the combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay replay prize The order of stopping to be avoidable is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified but corresponds to the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand the type of data of the displayed content. Then, data of display contents of the recognized type is read out from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the data of the read display contents. As a result, the display corresponding to the notification indicating that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not a notification but is the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, a notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1309). Only one type of notification execution command is set as described above, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the effect MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, as described above, in the case of ART end branch state and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the player has won the role that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay replay prize as already described. Also, the stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect MPU 82.

  In the notification control process for branching, when the winning combination is made possible to enable the occurrence of the second RT replay winning (step S1310: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main side RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1311: YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1312). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the winning of the second RT replay winning combination is possible, and the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is possible The stopping order is notified. Therefore, in the process of setting the first display data, the type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is grasped by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73. Then, data of display contents of the recognized type is read out from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the data of the read display contents. As a result, the display corresponding to the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display portion 67.

  Thereafter, a notification execution command and a stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect MPU 82 (step S1313). Only one type of notification execution command is set as described above, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. With regard to the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. The various commands set in step S1313 are transmitted to the effect MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, in the case of winning the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S1310: YES, step S1311: NO), the second display data The setting process is executed (step S1314). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the occurrence of the second RT replay prize is possible even if the player is elected to the role of enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay prize. The order of stopping is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified but corresponds to the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand the type of data of the displayed content. Then, data of display contents of the recognized type is read out from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed according to the data of the read display contents. As a result, the display corresponding to the notification indicating that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not a notification but is the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

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

  In addition, when winning the combination that enables the occurrence of the first RT replay winning, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main side RAM 74 is 1 or more, it corresponds to the stop order enabling the occurrence of the first RT replay winning The display control of the special display unit 67 is executed so that the display contents are displayed, and the notification execution command and the stop execution command are transmitted to the effect MPU 82 so that the stop order is notified by the image display device 63. Set as.

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

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

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

  In the process for notification, when the notification delay period measured using the measurement counter of the effect side RAM 84 has elapsed (step S1407: YES), the notification start process is executed (step S1408). In the notification start process, when it is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1403 has elapsed, the image display device 63 displays an image based on the data set in step S1402. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (a1), the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 63. On the other hand, in the notification start process, when it is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1406 has passed this time, the image display device 63 displays an image based on the data set in step S1405. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (b1), the image display device 63 displays an image indicating that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified but is the branch timing of the lottery mode.

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

  Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 30, the manner in which the notification of the relationship with the winning combination is performed in each of the special display portion 67 and the image display device 63 will be described. FIG. 30 (a) shows the rotation period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, FIG. 30 (b) shows the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and FIG. 30 (c) relates to the winning combination in the special display portion 67. FIG. 30D shows an execution period of notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63.

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

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

  Thereafter, at the timing of t3, the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R ends as shown in FIG. 30B, and constant speed rotation is started in the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30A, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped at the timing of t4. In this case, at the timing of t4, the notification on the winning combination in the image display device 63 is ended as shown in FIG. Thereafter, at time t5, as shown in FIG. 30C, the notification on the winning combination in the special display portion 67 is ended. Then, as shown in FIG. 30A, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is newly started at the timing of t6 thereafter. However, the notification about the winning combination is not performed in the game.

  In the case of the above configuration, the image display device 63 is directly controlled by the effect MPU 82 after the timing at which the notification regarding the winning combination is started by the special display unit 67 which is directly controlled by the main MPU 72. The special display section 67 is directly controlled by the main MPU 72 after the notification of the winning combination in the image display device 63 directly controlled by the effect MPU 82 is started. The notification on the winning combination in is ended. That is, the period in which the notification on the winning combination is being performed by the image display device 63 is entirely included in the period in which the notification on the winning combination is being performed in the special display section 67. As a result, when the notification regarding the winning combination is executed in the image display device 63, the notification regarding the winning combination is surely executed in the special display portion 67, and the winning being performed in the image display device 63 In the case where confirmation as to whether or not the notification regarding the combination is due to the injustice is performed using the display content of the special display section 67, the confirmation can be performed at an arbitrary timing.

<About distinction between specific control and non-specific control>
Next, the difference between the specific control executed by the main MPU 72 and the non-specific control will be described. In the slot machine 10, among the various controls executed by the main side MPU 72, the control regarding a part of the fraud monitoring is non-specific control, and the game progresses based on the other control regarding the fraud monitoring and the game operation by the player Control other than non-specific control, including control for causing them to be controlled, is specified as specific control. More specifically, the control by the main process (FIG. 8) executed when the supply of the operation power to the main MPU 72 is started, and the control by the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) executed periodically. Is included in the specific control. In addition, the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process which are executed in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) and the third non-specific control process which is executed in the reel control process (FIG. 19) Control by processing (FIG. 10), for example, lottery processing of a combination executed based on the operation of the start lever 41, drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and award of benefits when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate Control is included in specific control.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for describing a setting mode of programs and data in the main ROM 73. As shown in FIG. The control executed by the main MPU 72 is differentiated between the specific control and the non-specific control, and as shown in FIG. 31, the main ROM 73 also uses a program for specific control and a specific control. The address of the area where the data and the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored is clearly distinguished. Specifically, programs for specific control are collectively stored in the area of each successive address within the range of the addresses X (1) to X (k + 2). In addition, addresses X (k + 3) to X (k + 5) following addresses X (1) to X (k + 2) are addresses of unused areas in which data are not stored, and address X Data for specific control is collected and stored in the area of each successive address in the range of k + 6) to X (m + 2). Also, addresses X (m + 3) to X (m + 5) following addresses X (k + 6) to X (m + 2) are addresses of unused areas in which data are not stored, and address X (m Programs for non-specific control are stored collectively in the area of each successive address in the range of m + 6) to X (n + 2). In addition, addresses X (n + 3) to X (n + 5) following addresses X (m + 6) to X (n + 2) are addresses of unused areas in which data are not stored. Data for non-specific control are stored collectively in the area of each successive address in the range of n + 6) to X (p + 2). The relationship between the program and data as described above and the address is set in both the physical address in the main ROM 73 and the logical address on the memory map recognized in the main MPU 72.

  As described above, the program for specific control and the data for specific control, and the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are independent of the execution order of the process for executing the corresponding control, For example, when only a program for specific control and data for specific control are checked by storing in an area of an address of a different range, an address where the program for specific control and the data for specific control are stored Only the area of the range needs to be checked. For example, when only the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are checked, an address at which the program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are stored You only need to check the area of the range. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently carry out an operation in the case where programs and data are checked separately for specific control and non-specific control. Moreover, it becomes possible to perform efficiently the task in the case of distinguishing and modifying a program and data by specific control and non-specific control in connection with it.

  Any data is stored between the address range of the area where the program for specific control and data for specific control is stored, and the address range of the area where the program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are stored By setting the address range of the unused area which is not used, it becomes easy to grasp the boundary between the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control at the time of check work.

  In each of the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control, the program and data are stored in the area of the address of different range regardless of the execution order of the process for executing the corresponding control. By doing this, it is possible to efficiently carry out the work in the case of separately checking the program and the data. In addition, the address range of the unused area in which no data is stored is set between the address range of the area in which the program is stored and the address range of the area in which the data is stored. The boundary between the address range and the data address range can be easily grasped in the checking operation.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for describing a setting mode of each area in the main RAM 74. As shown in FIG. The control executed by the main MPU 72 is differentiated between the specific control and the non-specific control, and as shown in FIG. 32, the work area 74a for specific control and the specific control in the main RAM 74 as well. The address range of the stack area 74b for the first embodiment is clearly distinguished from the address range of the work area 74c for the nonspecific control and the stack area 74d for the nonspecific control. Specifically, the area of each successive address within the range of the addresses Y (1) to Y (r + 2) is set as a work area 74a for specific control. Also, the addresses Y (r + 3) to Y (r + 5) following the addresses Y (1) to Y (r + 2) are addresses of unused areas, and the addresses Y (r + 6) to Y (s + 2) are subsequently followed. The area of each successive address within the range of) is set as a stack area 74b for specific control. In addition, addresses Y (s + 3) to Y (s + 5) following addresses Y (r + 6) to Y (s + 2) are addresses of unused areas, and addresses Y (s + 6) to Y (t + 2) are subsequently followed. The area of each successive address within the range of) is set as a non-specific control work area 74c. Also, addresses Y (t + 3) to Y (t + 5) following addresses Y (s + 6) to Y (t + 2) are addresses of unused areas, and addresses Y (t + 6) to Y (u + 2) are subsequently followed. The area of each successive address within the range of) is set as a stack area 74d for nonspecific control. The relationship between each area and the address as described above is set in both the physical address in the main RAM 74 and the logical address on the memory map recognized in the main MPU 72.

  As described above, when the work area 74 a for specific control and the work area 74 c for non-specific control are separately set, the main MPU 72 executes the specific control and the non-specific control. , And different areas of the main RAM 74 are used. This makes it possible to make it difficult to generate an event that data in the main RAM 74 required in the other case is erased when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed.

  The stack area 74b for specific control and the stack area 74d for non-specific control are separately set, so that the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved when the specific control is executed. Different areas are used for saving data stored in the registers of the main MPU 72 when non-specific control is performed. Thereby, when the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved in the situation where one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, the data of the register of the main MPU 72 saved in the other is erased It becomes possible to make it hard to generate events such as being done.

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

  The first non-specific control process is executed at step S412 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) as described above. In detail, the first non-specific control process is started when the program for specific control and the data for specific control are used to execute the start waiting process (FIG. 11). Since the call of the first non-specific control process is designated in the first non-specific control process, the first non-specific control process to be executed is started by using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. That is, the process for calling the first non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the first non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first non-identifying control process.

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

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

  After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1503). When the first non-specific control processing is completed, the value of this stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c, whereby the data to be restored to the register of the main MPU 72 in the specific control stack area 74b is It is possible to specify the range of the stored area.

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

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a is ON (step S1506), and if ON (step S1506: YES), the first insertion detection set in the register of the main MPU 72 The flag is set to "1" (step S1507). The state in which the first insertion detection flag is set to “1” is cleared to “0” when the second insertion medal detection sensor 45 b does not detect medals from the state of detection. . If a negative determination is made in step S1506, or if the process of step S1507 is performed, it is determined whether the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is ON (step S1508). If the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is ON (step S1508: YES), it is determined whether "1" is set in the first insertion detection flag (step S1509).

  If “1” is not set in the first insertion detection flag (step S1509: NO), the second insertion medal is detected after the medal is detected by the first insertion medal detection sensor 45a if the regular medal is inserted. That the medals should be detected by the sensor 45b, but the medals are detected by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b under the condition that the medals are not detected by the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a It becomes. In this case, there is a possibility that an act of causing the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b to erroneously detect passage of medals has been performed using a fraudulent jig. Therefore, an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect MPU 82 (step S1510). Note that the longest execution cycle of the first non-specific control process in the situation where the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is being executed is the shortest period during which the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a detects medals, the first insertion The shortest period from when the detection of medals is started by the medal detection sensor 45a to when the detection of medals is started by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b, and the medals are detected by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b. Is set shorter than any of the shortest periods.

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

  After transmitting the abnormality notification command, the value of the insertion abnormality counter provided in the work area 74c for nonspecific control in the main RAM 74 is incremented by 1 (step S1511). Then, when the value of the insertion abnormality counter is "3" or more (step S1512: YES), the progress of the game is stopped by becoming an infinite loop. The operation inhibited state is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

  Incidentally, the entry abnormality counter is cleared to “0” when the first non-specific control process is performed 40,000 times or when the main RAM 74 is initialized. When the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is repeatedly executed without the game being started, it takes about 40 seconds before the first non-specific control process is executed 40,000 times. Thus, in the configuration in which the progress of the game is stopped when an abnormal action on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b occurs a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, "0" clear of the insertion abnormality counter is executed as processing by nonspecific control. It becomes possible.

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

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in stack area 74 d for non-specific control is stored in work area 74 c for non-specific control in main side RAM 74 (Step S1514). When the processing corresponding to nonspecific control is to be executed next time, the value of this stack pointer is read from the nonspecific control work area 74c, and the main MPU 72 registers in the nonspecific control stack area 74d. It becomes possible to specify the range of the area in which the data to be stored is stored.

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

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

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

  The second non-specific control process is executed at step S416 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) as described above. In detail, the program for specific control is executed while the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control when the second non-specific control process is started. Since the call of the second non-specific control process is designated in the second non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process to be executed is started by using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. That is, the process for calling the second non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the second non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the second non-identifying control process.

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

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

  After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1603). When the second non-specific control processing is completed, the value of this stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c, whereby the data to be restored to the register of the main MPU 72 in the specific control stack area 74b is It is possible to specify the range of the stored area.

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

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the reset button 56 has been operated in a situation where the unlocking operation to the key cylinder 14 has not been performed (step S1606). The state in which the abnormality notification is being performed by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 as described above can be released by performing the unlocking operation on the key cylinder 14 and operating the reset button 56. In this case, even if the key cylinder 14 is not unlocked, if the reset button 56 is operated, a fraudster who thinks that the state in which the abnormality notification is being executed can be cancelled, is assumed. For example, in order to release the execution state of the abnormality notification that has been started by cheating the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b, the case for the cheating jig without performing the unlocking operation on the key cylinder It is possible to insert in 11 and to operate the reset button 56 illegally. If such an action is performed, an affirmative determination is made in step S1606, and an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1607).

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

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

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in stack area 74 d for non-specific control is stored in work area 74 c for non-specific control in main side RAM 74 (Step S1609). When the processing corresponding to nonspecific control is to be executed next time, the value of this stack pointer is read from the nonspecific control work area 74c, and the main MPU 72 registers in the nonspecific control stack area 74d. It becomes possible to specify the range of the area in which the data to be stored is stored.

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read out from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1610). Then, the range of the area where the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b in the main side RAM 74 is stored is specified from the value of the read specific control stack pointer, and stored in the specified area range. The stored data is restored to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1611). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be restored to the state for specific control immediately before the current second non-specific control process is started.

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

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

  The third non-specific control process is executed at step S602 in the reel control process (FIG. 19) as described above. In detail, in the case where the third control process (FIG. 19) is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control, the program for the specific control is started. Since the call of the third non-specific control process is designated in the third non-specific control process, the third non-specific control process to be executed is started by using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. That is, the process for calling the third non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the third non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the second non-identifying control process.

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

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

  After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1703). When the third non-specific control process is completed, the value of this stack pointer is read from the non-specific control work area 74c, whereby the data to be restored to the register of the main MPU 72 in the specific control stack area 74b is It is possible to specify the range of the stored area.

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

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not one of the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is ON (step S1706). As already described, in the normal processing (FIG. 10), the rotation start processing (step S601) is executed in the reel control processing (FIG. 19) in order to execute the reception prohibition processing (step S306) before starting the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. Basically, the medals are not detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b after the execution of. The situation where one of the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is turned on in this situation is highly likely that the fraudulent jig is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45. Therefore, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1706, an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1707).

  By receiving the abnormality notification command, the effect-side MPU 82 causes the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 to execute an abnormality notification corresponding to the fraudulent act being performed on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. After that, the progress of the game is stopped by becoming an infinite loop. The operation inhibited state is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

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

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

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

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

  According to the embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

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

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

  In the start waiting process (FIG. 11), the first non-specific control process (step S412) is executed as the process corresponding to non-specific control, and the second non-specific control process (step S416) is performed. (1) Execution of the timer interrupt process is temporarily permitted while the first non-specific control process is not integrated as a series of processes and the first non-specific control process is completed. 2) When the non-specific control process is started, the execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted again. As a result, it is possible to shorten the period during which the execution of the timer interrupt process is continuously prohibited to execute the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process It is possible to secure an opportunity for timer interrupt processing to be executed between the two.

  Saving and restoring the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 to the stack area 74b for specific control when executing processing corresponding to specific control corresponds to each of the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process Let it be done individually. Thus, the data is saved in each of the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process, and a timer interrupt is generated between the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process. In the configuration in which the opportunity to execute the process is secured, the timer interrupt process is executed under the condition that the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control when executing the process corresponding to the specific control. It is possible to prevent execution.

  When the process corresponding to non-specific control is executed, not only the data of the register of main MPU 72 at that time is saved in stack area 74b for specific control, but the process corresponding to non-specific control is completed. In this case, the data of the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is saved in the stack area 74d for nonspecific control. As a result, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be switched accordingly according to whether the process corresponding to the specific control is executed or the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, It is possible to appropriately perform each of processing corresponding to control and processing corresponding to non-specific control.

  In the main ROM 73, an address group of a program for specific control for executing processing corresponding to specific control and an address group of a program for non-specific control for executing processing corresponding to non-specific control are clear. Are distinguished. As a result, it is possible to improve the workability in the case where only one program of the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is checked or corrected.

  Also in the main side RAM 74, the address group of the use area when executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the address group of the use area when performing the process corresponding to the non-specific control are the work area 74a for specific control and It is clearly distinguished as a work area 74c for nonspecific control. Thereby, when one of the processing corresponding to the specific control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is performed, it is possible to prevent the information used in the other processing from being rewritten. .

  When the main MPU 72 wins the prize by any of index values IV = 1 to 6 in the lottery process (FIG. 12), the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R enabling notification of the bell winning is notified. Thus, the player who has confirmed the notification can establish the bell winning by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R according to the stop order. The same applies to the case in which the first RT replay winning combination and the second RT replay winning combination are won, and the reels 32L, 32M and 32R are stopped in accordance with the notified stop order. Thus, it becomes possible to establish a replay prize corresponding to the winning combination. In addition, when it is elected to the part that enables the occurrence of the second fall Replay winning, it is informed that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the second fall Replay winning The player who has confirmed the notification can avoid the establishment of the second falling replay win by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in accordance with the stop order. This is the same as in the case of winning the combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay prize. In the configuration, notification of the stop order is performed by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect MPU 82 when the player is elected to the predetermined supporting role that generates a predetermined winning by becoming the predetermined stop order as described above. With the configuration described above, even if the processing load for causing the image display device 63 to execute notification to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 becomes high, the influence is exerted on the main side MPU 72. It will be possible to prevent this.

  However, in the configuration in which the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the communication path between the main side MPU 72 and the effect side MPU 82 and the effect side MPU 82 are fraudulent Thus, it is assumed that the image display device 63 attempts to illegally obtain a profit while making the notification of the stop order illegal. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the game hall manager to understand that the fraudulent activity is being performed because the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63. .

  On the other hand, not only notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63 controlled by the effect MPU 82, but also the stop of the notification target in the special display unit 67 directly controlled by the main MPU 72 Notification corresponding to the order is performed. Thus, when the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 also visually confirms whether the notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target is being performed, as described above. It is possible to confirm whether or not the wrongdoing has taken place.

  In the case where the player has not won the predetermined corresponding combination in which the predetermined winning combination occurs due to the predetermined stop order, the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is not executed in the special display portion 67. This makes it possible to make the role of the special display unit 67 clear.

  When notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target is performed in the special display unit 67. This makes it possible to check whether notification of the stop order being executed in the image display device 63 is normal or not each time notification of the stop order is performed.

  The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is carried out in a manner in which the player is more difficult to grasp the contents of the stop order being notified than the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in a configuration in which not only the image display device 63 but also the special display unit 67 is provided. Therefore, even if the notification mode in the special display section 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  The display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in a configuration in which not only the image display device 63 but also the special display unit 67 is provided. Therefore, even if the notification mode in the special display unit 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  In a configuration in which a stop order command enabling execution of notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effect side MPU 82, the stop order command includes the result itself of the lottery process of the winning combination. I can not. Thereby, even if the communication path between the main side MPU 72 and the effect side MPU 82 is illegally accessed and the stop order command is illegally obtained, it is attempted to grasp the result of the lottery process of the winning combination from the stop order command. Can be disabled. Therefore, it is possible to substantially invalidate the fraudulent act by acquiring the stop order command.

  The notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 and the determination of whether to execute the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 are collectively performed in the main MPU 72. Thereby, even if the main MPU 72 and the rendering MPU 82 do not perform bi-directional communication, when notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 corresponds to the stop order. It is possible to make notification be performed.

  In a configuration in which a plurality of types of notification of the stop order to be executed by the image display device 63 are set, the special display unit 67 performs the notification in a mode corresponding to the type of the notification of the stop order. As a result, even if there is a configuration in which a plurality of types of notification of stop order are set, the content of the notification of stop order corresponding to the current game is grasped by confirming the content of the notification in the special display section 67. It becomes possible.

  If notification of the stop order is not executed in the image display device 63 even if the player has won the predetermined supporting combination in which the predetermined winning combination occurs when the predetermined stop order is reached, the stop order is displayed in the special display section 67. The corresponding notification is not performed. This makes it possible to prevent the notification corresponding to the stop order from being performed in the special display unit 67 in a situation where it is not preferable that the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63.

  If notification of the stop order is not performed but an image indicating that the drawing mode branch timing is selected is displayed on the image display device 63, the notification corresponding to the stop order is not performed in the special display unit 67. This makes it possible to prevent the notification corresponding to the stop order from being performed in the special display unit 67 in a situation where it is not preferable that the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63. Further, when an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, the display corresponding to the display content on the image display device 63 is not the notification corresponding to the stop order Is executed. Thereby, even if an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, it is displayed on the image display device 63 by confirming the special display portion 67. It is possible to confirm whether the image is correct or not.

  Notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63 at a timing after the start of the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67. Thus, by confirming the special display section 67 at the timing when the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63, it is possible to confirm whether the notification of the stop order is normal or not. .

  Even if notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing at which the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, the stop in the image display device 63 during the invalidation period of the stop operation Notification of the order is started. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize the content of notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 before the stop operation is validated.

  After the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is ended, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is ended. As a result, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 does not end before the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is finished. Therefore, the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is regular. It is possible to increase the opportunity to confirm whether it is a thing or not.

Second Embodiment
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration in the case where nonspecific control is executed by the main MPU 72 is different from that of the first embodiment. The differences from the first embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing start waiting processing in the present embodiment.

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, as the other processing of step S1904, the same processing as step S1506 to step S1512 of the first non-identifying control processing (FIG. 33) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, monitoring processing is performed as to whether or not the fraudulent activity has been performed on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b, and processing to cope with the fraudulent activity has been performed. Be done.

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

  Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in stack area 74 d for non-specific control is stored in work area 74 c for non-specific control in main side RAM 74 (Step S1906). When the processing corresponding to nonspecific control is to be executed next time, the value of this stack pointer is read from the nonspecific control work area 74c, and the main MPU 72 registers in the nonspecific control stack area 74d. It becomes possible to specify the range of the area in which the data to be stored is stored. Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read out from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1907).

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

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

  Thereafter, the second non-specific control process is executed using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data (step S1810). In the second non-specific control process, similarly to the first non-specific control process, first, the value of the specific control stack pointer for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the specific control stack area 74b , And stored in the work area 74c for nonspecific control in the main RAM 74. Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for nonspecific control is read out from the work area 74c for nonspecific control in the main RAM 74. Then, from the value of the read non-specific control stack pointer, the range of the area where the data saved in the non-specific control stack area 74 d in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area The data stored in the main MPU 72 is restored to the register of the main MPU 72. Thereafter, the same processes as steps S1606 to S1607 of the second non-identifying control process (FIG. 34) in the first embodiment are executed. As a result, monitoring processing is performed as to whether or not the unauthorized operation of the reset button 56 has been performed, and processing for coping with the case where such an illegal operation has been performed is executed. Thereafter, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74 d for nonspecific control in the main RAM 74. Also, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in stack area 74 d for non-specific control is stored in work area 74 c for non-specific control in main side RAM 74 Let Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read out from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74.

  When the second non-specific control process ends, the process of steps S1811 to S1812 is performed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Specifically, from the value of the stack pointer read at the end of the second non-specific control process, the range of the area where the data saved in the specific control stack area 74 b in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified. The data stored in the range of the identified area is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1811). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be restored to the state for specific control immediately before the current second non-specific control process is started. Thereafter, execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1812). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically activated.

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

  According to the present embodiment described above, when starting processing corresponding to non-specific control, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is stored in the stack area 74 b for specific control in the main RAM 74. The process for saving the data and the process for returning the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 when ending the process corresponding to the non-specific control are the program for specific control and the specific control It is executed using data for Further, processing for inhibiting execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9), which is processing corresponding to specific control, and processing for permitting execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) are also for the program for specific control and for specific control. It is executed using data. Thereby, the program and data for executing the process for handling the data used when executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the specific control are aggregated into the program for specific control and the data for specific control It becomes possible.

Third Embodiment
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration in the case where nonspecific control is executed by the main MPU 72 is different from that of the first embodiment. The differences from the first embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  According to the present embodiment described above, when starting processing corresponding to non-specific control, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is stored in the stack area 74 b for specific control in the main RAM 74. The process for saving the data and the process for returning the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 when ending the process corresponding to the non-specific control are the program for specific control and the specific control It is executed using data for Further, processing for inhibiting execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9), which is processing corresponding to specific control, and processing for permitting execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) are also for the program for specific control and for specific control. It is executed using data. Thereby, the program and data for executing the process for handling the data used when executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the specific control are aggregated into the program for specific control and the data for specific control It becomes possible.

  Also, processing for saving data in stack area 74b for specific control, processing for recovering data from stack area 74b for specific control, processing for inhibiting execution of timer interrupt processing, and execution of timer interrupt processing The process of permitting the first non-specific control process is not set for each of the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process, but the first non-specific control process Among the control process and the third non-specific control process, a process for calling a process to be executed is set. This makes it possible to reduce the capacity of the specific control program by that amount.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After that, the module address table stored in the main ROM 73 as data for nonspecific control is read out to the work area 74c for nonspecific control in the main RAM 74, and nonspecific control processing corresponding to the current call target is executed. The address of the area of the main ROM 73 in which the program for nonspecific control for the purpose is stored is acquired from the module address table (step S2306). Similar to the third embodiment, the module address table is a type of process that triggers execution of the non-specific control calling process and a non-specific control program for executing the non-specific control process to be executed. The correspondence with the start address of is set. Specifically, the non-specific control program for executing the first non-specific control process is the calling process of the non-specific control executed in step S2002 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A). A program for nonspecific control to execute a second nonspecific control process if the start address is acquired and the nonspecific control call process is performed in step S2004 of start waiting process (FIG. 38A) The start address of is acquired, and if it is a calling process of non-specific control executed in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)), the non-specific control process for non-specific control is executed. The start address of the program is obtained.

  Incidentally, in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38 (a)) and step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)), a calling process of non-specific control is started. Not only the setting process is executed, but also a process for storing data indicating the type of process that triggered execution of the non-specific control calling process in the non-specific control work area 74 c in the main RAM 74 is executed. In step S2306, using the data stored in the non-specific control work area 74c, the type of process that triggered execution of the non-specific control call process is identified, and the corresponding non-specific control process is performed. The corresponding start address is obtained from the module address table. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38A) and in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38B), calling of nonspecific control is performed. Data indicating the type of processing that triggered execution of the process is stored in the work area 74a for specific control in the main RAM 74, and in step S2306, the data stored in the work area 74a for specific control is used to The type of processing that has triggered execution of the specific control calling process may be specified, and the start address corresponding to the type of non-specific control processing may be acquired from the module address table.

  Thereafter, non-specific control processing of the type corresponding to the address acquired in step S2306 is executed (step S2307). As the non-specific control process, there are a first non-specific control process, a second non-specific control process, and a third non-specific control process. In each of the non-specific control processes, a process for permitting or prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) and a process for saving or restoring data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 are not executed. And execute processing for performing fraud monitoring corresponding to each non-specific control processing. More specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, the first non-identifying control process includes steps S1506 to S1506 of the first non-identifying control process (FIG. 33) in the first embodiment in steps S2401 to S2407. Only the process of step S1512 is performed. In the second non-specific control process, only the processes of step S1606 and step S1607 of the second non-specific control process (FIG. 34) in the first embodiment are executed. In the third non-identifying control process, only the processes of step S1706 and step S1707 of the third non-identifying control process (FIG. 35) in the first embodiment are executed.

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

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

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

  According to the present embodiment described above, the process for saving and restoring data when executing the process corresponding to non-specific control, and the process for prohibiting or permitting execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are all performed. It is executed using a program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control. This makes it possible to reduce the capacity of the program for specific control and the data for specific control.

  Further, the process of saving and restoring data when executing the process corresponding to non-specific control, and the process of prohibiting or permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, A process to be executed among the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process instead of being set for each of the specific control process and the third non-specific control process It is set for processing to call. This makes it possible to reduce the capacity of the nonspecific control program and the nonspecific control data by that amount.

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

  If the player has won the combination that enables the second fall replay prize to be generated (step S2501: YES), a notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect MPU 82 (step S2502). In this case, in the case of ART end branch state, even if the player is elected to be able to generate the second fall replay prize, the stop order for avoiding the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect MPU 82. As a result, in the image display device 63, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode although it is not notified. Also, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the special display section 67 this time.

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

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

  In the notification control processing for branching, when the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is won (step S2508: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main side RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2509: YES), the display data setting process is executed (step S2510). As a result, the display corresponding to the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display portion 67. Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect MPU 82 (step S 2511). As a result, in the image display device 63, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is notified.

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

  According to the above configuration, even if the image display device 63 is informed of the branching timing of the lottery mode, the notification is performed in the special display portion 67 when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified. I will not. Thus, the notification is performed in the special display unit 67 only when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63, and the role of the special display unit 67 is made clear. Is possible.

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

  (1) In the above embodiments, only one main ROM 73 is provided, and a program for specific control, data for specific control, a program for non-specific control, and non-specific control for the one main ROM 73 are provided. Instead of this, a plurality of (for example, two) main ROMs 73 are connected to the main MPU 72 via a bus, and a part (for example, 1 Programs for specific control and data for specific control are stored in the main ROM 73) and programs for non-specific control and data for non-specific control are stored in different main ROM 73 (for example, one) It is good also as composition. In this case, when only one of the program for specific control and the data for specific control and the program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control is checked, only the corresponding main side ROM 73 is taken out. Can be checked. In addition, when only one of the program for specific control and the data for specific control and the program for non-specific control and data for non-specific control is used in common among a plurality of models, it corresponds The main ROM 73 can be used in common.

  (2) In the above embodiments, when executing processing corresponding to non-specific control, execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is prohibited, and then data in all registers of the main MPU 72 is specified in the main RAM 74. Instead of saving data in all registers of the main MPU 72 into the stack area 74b for specific control, execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is executed instead of the control stack area 74b. The configuration may be prohibited.

  (3) In the above embodiments, when the processing corresponding to non-specific control is ended, the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is permitted, but instead, the data saved in the specific control stack area 74b is restored to the registers of the main MPU 72 after the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is permitted to be executed. It may be configured to

  (4) In the above embodiments, the stack area 74d for nonspecific control is provided, and when ending the processing corresponding to the nonspecific control, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is the stack for nonspecific control. Although the data saved in area 74 d and processed for non-specific control is executed, the data saved in non-specific control stack area 74 d is restored to the registers of main MPU 72, but the non-specific control is used. The data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved when the process corresponding to the nonspecific control is finished when the process corresponding to the nonspecific control is executed without providing the stack area 74d of It is good also as composition which is erased without. In this case, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is ended and the process corresponding to the specific control is started, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is once erased and then saved in the stack area 74 b for specific control. The stored data may be restored to the register of the main MPU 72. This makes it possible to prevent the processing corresponding to the specific control from being resumed in a state where unnecessary data remains in the register of the main MPU 72 when the processing corresponding to the specific control is executed. It becomes.

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

  (6) When executing processing corresponding to non-specific control, timer interrupt processing is performed even during execution of processing corresponding to non-specific control instead of the configuration that prohibits execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) It is good also as composition which can generate interruption of (Drawing 9). In this case, after the end of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), the process corresponding to the nonspecific control being executed is resumed. Therefore, at the start of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for nonspecific control, and the nonspecific control is performed when the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) ends. The data saved in the stack area 74d for use is restored to the register of the main MPU 72.

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

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

  (8) A process corresponding to the specific control and a process corresponding to the non-specific control, instead of the configuration in which the work area 74 a for specific control and the work area 74 c for non-specific control are clearly distinguished in the main side RAM 74 The configuration may be such that the common work area of the main RAM 74 is used even if any of the above is executed. This makes it possible to increase the degree of freedom when using the area of the main RAM 74.

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

  (10) As processing corresponding to non-specific control, occurrence of cheating activity of a type different from the cheating activity being monitored in the first non-specific control processing, the second non-specific control processing, and the third non-specific control processing It is good also as composition set up processing for monitoring. Also, as processing corresponding to non-specific control, in addition to or instead of processing for monitoring the occurrence of fraudulent acts such as first non-specific control processing, second non-specific control processing and third non-specific control processing, A process different from the process for monitoring the occurrence of fraudulent activity may be set. For example, the process for externally outputting the test information used when performing the operation test of the slot machine 10 may be set as the process corresponding to the nonspecific control.

  (11) When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63 and when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. There is no limitation to the configuration in which the display is performed in the special display unit 67 alone, and the display may be performed in the special display unit 67 also in other cases. For example, even in a situation where notification of the stop order and notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode are not performed in the image display device 63, a predetermined correspondence combination in which a predetermined winning occurs when the predetermined stop order is reached. When the player is elected, the special display unit 67 may be configured to perform notification corresponding thereto. Further, for example, in the case where notification that the notification of the stop order is not performed in the image display device 63 but notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, notification corresponding to the stop order is performed in the special display unit 67 It is also good. However, if notification is given by the special display unit 67 in such a manner that the player can clearly specify the stop order in spite of the fact that the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, any one of index values IV = 1 to 6, for example. If the player is elected, the bell winning will be established regardless of whether or not it is in the AT state. Therefore, it is preferable that the notification is performed in a mode in which it is difficult to specify the stop order when notification is performed by the special display unit 67 in such a situation.

  (12) When notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect MPU 82, the notification corresponding thereto is performed in the special display unit 67 as well. Good. For example, before all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R finish rotating, an image such as a character or character is displayed on the image display device 63 in a display color corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination in the game. , The display before the image is displayed, the timing simultaneous with the display timing of the image, or the timing after the image is displayed, the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the part of the game or The display corresponding to the display color may be executed on the special display unit 67. More specifically, when an image such as a blue character or character is displayed on the image display device 63 when the normal replay role is won, the corresponding blue display is displayed on the special display portion 67. If the first watermelon role or the second watermelon role is won, and an image such as a green character or character is displayed on the image display device 63, the corresponding green display is displayed. A configuration may be considered that is performed on the special display unit 67. Thereby, when the display color corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination is notified by the image display device 63, the corresponding display is performed on the special display unit 67. The configuration may be applied to a slot machine in which the winning combination does not change according to the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is controlled by the effect MPU 82 The present invention may be applied to slot machines that are not configured to be notified based on the above.

  (13) The special display section 67 may display something in each game regardless of the result of the lottery process of the winning combination. In this case, the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination may be performed in the special display unit 67, but by checking the special display unit 67, the result of the lottery process of the winning combination is clearly understood by the player. Since it is not preferable to cause a drop, it is preferable that the notification be performed in a manner that makes it difficult to specify the result of the lottery process of the winning combination.

  (14) When notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, notification corresponding to the stop order is performed in the special display unit 67, but when notification of the stop order is not performed in the image display device 63. In the special display unit 67, a display may be made such that the result of the lottery process of the winning combination can not be identified. For example, when notification of the stop order is not performed in the image display device 63, the display content of the special display unit 67 may be determined by lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result may be performed in the special display unit 67. . Thereby, when the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, the notification corresponding to the stop order is performed by the special display unit 67, while the notification of the stop order is not performed. It is possible to make the display content of the display unit 67 irregular. In this case, the function of the special display unit 67 is not easy for the player to understand, and it is possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display unit 67.

  (15) When notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63 and when notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, the corresponding notification is performed in the special display unit 67, but In the case other than the above, the special display unit 67 may be configured to display such that the result of the lottery process of the winning combination can not be identified. For example, when the notification of the stop order and the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode are not performed in the image display device 63, the display content of the special display portion 67 is determined by lottery and the display corresponding to the lottery result May be performed in the special display unit 67.

  (16) When the operation power is supplied to the main MPU 72, the special display unit 67 may always display something. For example, in the case where the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63 and in the game in which the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, the corresponding notification is performed in the special display unit 67, Alternatively, a standby display may be displayed on the special display unit 67 to indicate that a standby is in progress. As a result, the special display is made as to whether or not any abnormality has occurred in the electrical path between the main MPU 72 and the special display unit 67, and whether or not the special display unit 67 has a malfunction. It becomes possible to do only by visually observing the part 67.

  (17) Although the period in which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63 is included in the period in which the notification corresponding to the stop order is performed in the special display unit 67, the present invention is limited thereto There is no possibility that at least a part of the period during which the notification of the stop order is being performed in the image display device 63 is not included in the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is being performed in the special display section 67. It may be For example, the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63 after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, but the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63 The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 may be ended, or the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is ended. The notification of the stop order may be started in the image display device 63 and the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 may be started, and the notification may be special after the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is finished. Alternatively, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the display unit 67 may end, or the image display apparatus The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started after the notification of the stop order in 3 is started, and the stop in the special display unit 67 at a timing before the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 ends. The notification corresponding to the order may end. The player pays attention to the special display unit 67 by shortening the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is performed in the special display unit 67 is shorter than the period during which the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63. It is possible to reduce the degree.

  (18) The special display unit 67 may be provided in a display unit for notifying other information such as the credit display unit 65 or the number-of-grants display unit 66. For example, a section frame section in which the target display section, which is one of the credit display section 65 and the number-of-grants display section 66, divides the outer edge of the target display section, and notification light for reporting information of a notification target In the configuration including the unit, the special display unit 67 may be disposed at a position adjacent to the notification light emitting unit in the area partitioned by the division frame unit of the target display unit. In this case, it is possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display portion 67.

  (19) In the special display section 67, set unit display sections as many as the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R affecting the winning result, and in the unit display sections, in the stop order of the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R. A corresponding display may be executed. In this case, also in the special display section 67, as in the case of the image display device 63, a notification is made that enables the player to clearly grasp the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  (20) A player who enables the generation of the first RT replay winning, a player who enables the generation of the second RT replay winning, a player who enables the generation of the first falling replay winning and the generation of the second falling replay winning With regard to at least one of the winning combinations, there is no occurrence of a replay winning that triggers a transition to the drawing mode corresponding to the case where the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stopping order, but at least one of them. The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may be configured to generate a replay winning which is a transition trigger of the lottery mode corresponding to a case where the stop operation timing for the rotational position becomes a predetermined operation timing. In this case, the player can recognize the stop operation timing in the image display device 63 in the case where the occurrence of the replay winning serving as a transition opportunity can be made possible or the occurrence of the replay winning concerned can be avoided for the winning combination. In the special display section 67, notification corresponding to the content of the notification is performed.

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

  (22) The configuration in which the main MPU 72 determines whether to execute the notification of the stop mode is not essential. It is not necessary to determine whether to execute the notification of the stop mode in each of the main MPU 72 and the effect MPU 82 It may be a configuration to be performed, or it may be a configuration in which it is determined in the effect side MPU 82 whether or not notification of the stop mode is to be performed. However, in the case of a configuration in which the effect MPU 82 determines whether to execute notification of the stop mode, it is necessary to transmit information on the determination result from the effect MPU 82 to the main MPU 72.

  (23) When the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in a stop order different from the stop order corresponding to the bell winning establishment when medals are won in any of the index values IV = 1 to 6, medals are paid out. It is good also as composition which does not occur.

  (24) The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the main line ML is a bending line, and may be a configuration in which the main line ML is a linear line. Further, even if the combination of the same symbols is stopped in the sublines SL1 to SL5, the winning may not be established. In this case, the situation where the combination of the same symbols is stopped and the winning is achieved is only the situation where the combination of the same symbols is stopped in the main line ML. Further, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the effective line is only one main line ML, and may have two, three, or four or more effective lines. In this case, the number of activated lines may increase as the number of betted game media increases, and the maximum number of activated lines may be set irrespective of the number of betted game media.

  (25) The display content in the special display unit 67 corresponds one-to-one to the content of notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination performed by the image display device 63 or the like under the control of the effect side MPU 82 The display content in the special display section 67 is not limited to the above configuration, but the content of one type of notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination performed by the image display device 63 etc. The configuration may be set.

  For example, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified by the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 displays a line corresponding to the type of the winning combination in the game. It may be a configuration to be In this case, even if the same stop order is notified by the image display device 63, the display contents on the special display section 67 differ depending on the type of the winning combination in the game.

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

  According to each of the above configurations, it is difficult for the player to understand the content notified in the special display section 67. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the content of notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination performed by the image display device 63 or the like under the control of the effect MPU 82 Display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when notification is performed and display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when notification different from the predetermined notification is performed in the image display device 63 Is preferably completely different.

  (26) In the special display section 67, a display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination may be executed. In this case, the display contents in the special display unit 67 may correspond to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination on a one-on-one basis. Further, instead of the configuration, a plurality of types of display contents in the special display unit 67 may be set for each result of the lottery process of the winning combination. For example, when IV = 11 in which the role of BB is set is won, one of “L”, “H” and “F” is determined by lottery in the special display section 67 and displayed. When IV = 7 in which the watermelon role and the second watermelon role are set is won, one of “1”, “5” and “8” is determined by lottery in the special display section 67 and displayed. When IV = 8 in which the Bell Replay combination is set is won, either "2" or "4" may be determined by lottery in the special display section 67 and displayed. As a result, while the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination is performed in the special display unit 67, even if the special display unit 67 is confirmed, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the result of the lottery process of the winning combination. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the result of the lottery process of the combination, the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when the result of the lottery process of the combination is a predetermined result; It is preferable that the display contents that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 be completely different from each other when the result of the lottery process is a result different from the predetermined result. In this case, the types of display contents of the special display section 67 set for the result of one of the lottery processes for the combination may be the same as or different from the results of the lottery process for any of the combinations. The number may be different depending on the result of the lottery process.

  The configuration may be applied to a slot machine in which the winning combination does not change according to the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is controlled by the effect MPU 82 The present invention may be applied to slot machines that are not configured to be notified based on the above. For example, the configuration may be applied to a configuration in which a notification corresponding to the type of winning combination that can be won by the image display device 63 or the like is executed based on the control of the effect MPU 82.

  (27) When the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is executed in the special display unit 67, the lottery of the combination in the special display unit 67 is performed after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. The display corresponding to the result of the process may be started. In this case, even if the special display portion 67 is confirmed in the situation where the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating, it is possible to prevent the result of the lottery process of the combination in the game from being specified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the lottery process of the winning combination is executed and before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped, the lottery process of the special combination of the special display portion 67 is performed. The display corresponding to the result may be started.

  (28) The types of information transmitted from the main side MPU 72 to the effect side MPU 82 are not limited to those in the above embodiments, and for example, when a prize corresponding to the provision of a game medium is established, the prize is awarded Information on the number of game media to be played may be transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effect MPU 82. In this case, information on the number of game media provided by winning can be notified on the image display device 63 or the like. Also, even if all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, when the rotation of some of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped or stopped, the corresponding information is on the main side. It may be configured to be transmitted from the MPU 72 to the effect MPU 82. In this case, it is possible to perform effects corresponding to the rotation conditions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the image display device 63 or the like.

  (29) A backlight may be provided on the back side of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for illuminating from the back side the design visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R. In this case, when the winning is achieved, the player can easily recognize that the winning is achieved by illuminating the symbol from the back side using the back light. In the configuration, the first bell, the second bell, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role and the BB role, etc. Although the combination of the same symbol is not stopped and displayed on the main line ML when the corresponding winning is realized, in the configuration in which the combination of the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5, the sublines SL1 to SL5 are displayed. If the entire combination of the same symbols stopped and displayed is illuminated with a backlight, the player may be mistaken for the sublines SL1 to SL5 to be the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of such false recognition, when a winning combination is established on main line ML in a situation where the combination of the same symbol is stopped and displayed on any of sublines SL1 to SL5, the same symbol The combination of symbols not displayed in the main line ML but not displayed in combination may be illuminated with a backlight. Further, in addition to or in place of the configuration, at least one symbol displayed in a stopped state at a position where the sublines SL1 to SL5 in which the same symbol combination is displayed in a stopped state intersects the main line ML. It may be configured to illuminate with light. Also, in addition to or in place of these configurations, some symbols displayed stop on the sub-line and on the sub-line, while preventing the entire combination of the same symbol from lighting the entire stop-displayed sub-line The backlight may be configured to illuminate the symbols stopped and displayed at different positions.

  (30) The image display device 63 may notify the type of the winning combination after stopping the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In the configuration, the first bell, the second bell, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role and the BB role, etc. Although the combination of the same symbol is not stopped and displayed on the main line ML when the corresponding winning is realized, in the configuration in which the combination of the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5, the sublines SL1 to SL5 are displayed. If the entire combination of the same symbols stopped and displayed is displayed on the image display device 63, the player may be mistaken for the sublines SL1 to SL5 to be the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of such false recognition, at least one stop displayed at a position where the sublines SL1 to SL5 where the combination of the same symbol is stop displayed and the main line ML intersect The symbol may be displayed on the image display device 63. In addition, while clearly showing to the image display device 63 a combination of symbols stopped displayed on the main line ML, a symbol corresponding to the combination of the same symbols stopped displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 or the combination of the same symbols May be displayed on the image display device 63. Moreover, although the combination of the same symbol stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 is not displayed as it is on the image display device 63, one symbol constituting the combination of the same symbol is displayed on the image display device 63 It may be configured to In this case, the symbol is temporarily displayed at a timing prior to the timing at which the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped, and the display is continued even after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. It is good also as composition, after making the said pattern once be displayed on the timing before the timing to which rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stops, the display after the rotation stop of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R It may be configured to erase the

  (31) In the above embodiment, although the bonus for paying out the medal is awarded when the small winning combination is established, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and some bonus is given to the player. I hope there is. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out when the small winning combination is established. In addition, in a slot machine that does not have actual medal insertion or medal payout functions and manages the medals owned by the player as credits, the increase of credited medals corresponds to the provision of a privilege.

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

  (33) The symbols on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, etc., and may be geometrical lines, figures, etc. Further, it is also possible to configure the symbol by light, color or the like, or the symbol may be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, or the symbol may be configured by combining these symbols. That is, the design should just have a function as information having distinctiveness.

  (34) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 10 is embodied. However, the slot machine and the pachinko machine may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a game is performed using a game ball as a game medium. The present invention may be applied to a game machine of a type integrated with a machine.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Feature A group>
Features A1. Pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying a pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of patterns in the pattern display means;
Combination lottery means (a function of executing lottery processing in the main MPU 72) that executes lottery processing of a combination based on an operation of the start operation unit;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop fluctuation display of the pattern in the pattern display means;
When the start operation means is operated and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the pattern is started, and when the stop operation means is operated, the variable display of the pattern is stopped. Picture display control means (function to execute reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed Means (a function of executing the medal payout process and the process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72);
In the gaming machine provided with
The corresponding execution means executes a predetermined corresponding execution to execute a corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the fluctuation display of the pattern becomes a predetermined mode when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role A unit (function of executing the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The game machine is
First control means (main side MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notifying means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means;
Equipped with
The first control means corresponds to any one of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode so as not to be in the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. First notification control means (a function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means so that
The second control means is a target to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. A game comprising a second notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed. Machine.

  According to the feature A1, when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined manner or the notification corresponding to the manner for preventing the predetermined manner is performed, the notification The player who confirms the can make the stop operation mode a predetermined mode or not a predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination. It becomes. In the above configuration, the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit when the player is elected as the predetermined response combination, whereby the player's attention to the second notification can be obtained. Even if the processing load for causing the second notification means to execute notification to increase the processing load becomes high, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit, the communication path between the first control unit and the second control unit or the second control unit An act of trying to gain profits unfairly is assumed, while making the second informing means unfairly perform the second informing by the second informing means by giving injustice. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the game hall manager to understand that the fraudulent activity is being performed because the second notification is being performed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. It will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed in the second notification means, the above-mentioned cheating is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed in the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether the

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

In the configuration of the feature A1,
"The above-mentioned pattern display means is provided with a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for variably displaying a pattern,
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The pattern display control means controls the pattern display means so that the variation display of the pattern in the pattern display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means.
The predetermined aspect and the aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect are that the variable display of the symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas is stopped in a predetermined correspondence order. "
The configuration may be applied.

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

  According to the feature A2, when the predetermined correspondence combination is not won, the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is not executed by the first notification unit, thereby clarifying the role of the first notification unit. It is possible to

  Feature A3. The first notification control means is configured to cause the first notification to be executed by the first notification means when the second notification is executed by the second notification means. A1 or A2 The gaming machine described in.

  According to the feature A3, when the second notification is executed in the second notification unit, the first notification is executed in the first notification unit. Therefore, the second notification is executed in the second notification unit. In the case where the second notification is performed, it is possible to check each time whether the notification is correct or not.

  Feature A4. The first notification control means allows the player to grasp the content of the stop operation mode in which the first notification in the first notification means is the notification target rather than the second notification in the second notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A3 characterized in that the difficulty mode is achieved.

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

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

  According to the feature A5, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the second notification means in the configuration in which both the first notification means and the second notification means are provided. As a result, even if the notification mode in the first notification means is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

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

  According to the feature A6, even if the communication path between the first control means and the second control means is illegally accessed and the predetermined information is illegally acquired, the result of the lottery process of the winning combination will be grasped from the predetermined information It becomes possible to make it impossible. As a result, it is possible to substantially invalidate fraudulent acts of acquiring predetermined information.

Feature A7. The first control means is
It is determined whether the notification corresponding to any one of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode is performed when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role. Determining means (a function of executing the processing of step S1201 to step S1203, step S1206 to step S1207, step S1210 to step S1212, step S1304 to step S1305, and step S1310 to step S1311 in the main MPU 72),
Transmission means for transmitting predetermined information when it is determined to execute notification by the determination means (a function for executing the processing of step S1205, step S1209, step S1214, step S1307 and step S1313 in the main MPU 72);
Equipped with
The first notification control means controls the first notification means to execute the first notification based on the fact that the determination means determines to execute the notification.
The second notification control means controls the second notification means to execute the second notification based on the transmission means transmitting the predetermined information. Features A1 to A6 The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A7, the first control means collectively determines and executes the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means. As a result, even if bi-directional communication is not performed between the first control unit and the second control unit, the first notification can be executed when the second notification is executed. .

Feature A8. A plurality of types of the predetermined response roles are present by making the contents of the predetermined aspect different so that the corresponding control is executed,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A7, wherein the first notification control means causes the first notification to be executed in a mode corresponding to the type of the predetermined correspondence combination.

  According to the feature A8, even in the configuration in which there are a plurality of predetermined correspondence roles, the content of the first notification in the first notification means is checked to grasp the notification content corresponding to the current game round Is possible.

  Feature A9. The first notification control means makes it possible for the player to recognize an aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect and the predetermined aspect from being achieved when the predetermined correspondence part is won in the lottery process of the part. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the first notification means does not execute the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being set. A game machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, characterized in that:

  According to the feature A9, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined aspect and the aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect is executed in the first notification means despite the fact that the second notification means is not executed It becomes possible not to go wrong.

Feature A10. The second notification control means executes a notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means so as to execute a special notification of what is to be prevented (function to execute the processing of step S1405 in the effect side MPU 82),
The first notification control means does not have the predetermined aspect and the predetermined aspect when the predetermined correspondence part is won in the lottery process of the part and the special notification is executed in the second notification part A game machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, characterized in that a notification for making a player recognizable an aspect to make it not be executed in the first notification means.

  According to the feature A10, in the situation where the notification that the player can recognize the predetermined aspect and the aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect from being executed is not executed but the special notification is executed in the second notification means, the predetermined aspect and It is possible to prevent the notification that the player can recognize the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed in the first notification means.

  Characteristics A11. The first notification control means executes a notification corresponding to the situation when the special correspondence is executed in the second notification means when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role and the second notification means is executed. The gaming machine according to feature A10, wherein the first notification means is controlled to

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

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

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

Feature A13. When the variable display of the pattern is started, means for disabling the operation of stopping the variable display of the pattern over a predetermined period from the start timing is provided.
The first notification control means starts the first notification at the predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the combination. Yes,
The second notification control means is a timing after the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to feature A12, wherein the game is started by the second notification means.

  According to the feature A13, even if the second notification is started after the timing at which the first notification is started, the second notification can be started in the ineffective period of the stop operation. The player can be made to recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is activated.

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

  According to the feature A14, since the first notification does not end before the end of the second notification, it is possible to increase the opportunity to confirm whether the second notification is normal or not. Become.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features A1 to A14, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2 May apply. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying a pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of patterns in the pattern display means;
Combination lottery means (a function of executing lottery processing in the main MPU 72) that executes lottery processing of a combination based on an operation of the start operation unit;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop fluctuation display of the pattern in the pattern display means;
When the start operation means is operated and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the pattern is started, and when the stop operation means is operated, the variable display of the pattern is stopped. Picture display control means (function to execute reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed Means (a function of executing the medal payout process and the process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72);
In the gaming machine provided with
The corresponding execution means executes a predetermined corresponding execution to execute a corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the fluctuation display of the pattern becomes a predetermined mode when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role A unit (function of executing the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The game machine is
First control means (main side MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notifying means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means;
Equipped with
The first control means corresponds to any one of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode so as not to be in the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. First notification control means (a function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means so that
The second control means is a target to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. The second notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the mode is executed,
When both of the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means are executed, the first notification means starts the first notification at a timing after the start of the first notification. 2. A game machine characterized in that the second notification is started in the 2 notification means.

  According to the feature B1, when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined manner or the notification corresponding to the manner for preventing the predetermined manner is performed, the notification The player who confirms the can make the stop operation mode a predetermined mode or not a predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination. It becomes. In the above configuration, the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit when the player is elected as the predetermined response combination, whereby the player's attention to the second notification can be obtained. Even if the processing load for causing the second notification means to execute notification to increase the processing load becomes high, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit, the communication path between the first control unit and the second control unit or the second control unit An act of trying to gain profits unfairly is assumed, while making the second informing means unfairly perform the second informing by the second informing means by giving injustice. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the game hall manager to understand that the fraudulent activity is being performed because the second notification is being performed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. It will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed in the second notification means, the above-mentioned cheating is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed in the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether the

  In addition, the second notification is started in the second notification unit at timing after the first notification is started in the first notification unit. Thus, by confirming the first notification means at the timing at which the second notification is started in the second notification means, it is possible to confirm whether the second notification is legitimate or not.

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

Feature B2. When the variable display of the pattern is started, means for disabling the operation of stopping the variable display of the pattern over a predetermined period from the start timing is provided.
The first notification control means starts the first notification at the predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the combination. Yes,
The second notification control means is a timing after the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to feature B1, which is started by the second notification means.

  According to the feature B2, even if the second notification is started after the timing at which the first notification is started, the second notification can be started in the ineffective period of the stop operation. The player can be made to recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is activated.

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

  According to the feature B3, since the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, it is possible to increase the opportunity to confirm whether the second notification is normal or not. Become.

Feature B4. Pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying a pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of patterns in the pattern display means;
Combination lottery means (a function of executing lottery processing in the main MPU 72) that executes lottery processing of a combination based on an operation of the start operation unit;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop fluctuation display of the pattern in the pattern display means;
When the start operation means is operated and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the pattern is started, and when the stop operation means is operated, the variable display of the pattern is stopped. Picture display control means (function to execute reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed Means (a function of executing the medal payout process and the process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72);
In the gaming machine provided with
The corresponding execution means executes a predetermined corresponding execution to execute a corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the fluctuation display of the pattern becomes a predetermined mode when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role A unit (function of executing the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The game machine is
First control means (main side MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notifying means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means;
Equipped with
The first control means corresponds to any one of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode so as not to be in the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. First notification control means (a function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means so that
The second control means is a target to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. The second notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the mode is executed,
When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification is performed after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. A game machine characterized in that the first notification ends in notification means.

  According to the feature B4, when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined manner or the notification corresponding to the manner for preventing the predetermined manner is performed, the notification The player who confirms the can make the stop operation mode a predetermined mode or not a predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination. It becomes. In the above configuration, the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit when the player is elected as the predetermined response combination, whereby the player's attention to the second notification can be obtained. Even if the processing load for causing the second notification means to execute notification to increase the processing load becomes high, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit, the communication path between the first control unit and the second control unit or the second control unit An act of trying to gain profits unfairly is assumed, while making the second informing means unfairly perform the second informing by the second informing means by giving injustice. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the game hall manager to understand that the fraudulent activity is being performed because the second notification is being performed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. It will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed in the second notification means, the above-mentioned cheating is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed in the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether the

  Further, the first notification is ended in the first notification means at timing after the end of the second notification in the second notification means. As a result, since the first notification does not end before the end of the second notification, it is possible to increase the opportunity to confirm whether the second notification is legitimate.

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

In the configuration of the feature B1 or B4,
"The above-mentioned pattern display means is provided with a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for variably displaying a pattern,
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The pattern display control means controls the pattern display means so that the variation display of the pattern in the pattern display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means.
The predetermined aspect and the aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect are that the variable display of the symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas is stopped in a predetermined correspondence order. "
The configuration may be applied.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features B1 to B4, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3 and the features F1 to F2 May apply. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying a pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of patterns in the pattern display means;
Combination lottery means (a function of executing lottery processing in the main MPU 72) that executes lottery processing of a combination based on an operation of the start operation unit;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop fluctuation display of the pattern in the pattern display means;
When the start operation means is operated and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the pattern is started, and when the stop operation means is operated, the variable display of the pattern is stopped. Picture display control means (function to execute reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed Means (a function of executing the medal payout process and the process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72);
In the gaming machine provided with
The corresponding execution means executes a predetermined corresponding execution to execute a corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the fluctuation display of the pattern becomes a predetermined mode when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role A unit (function of executing the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The game machine is
First control means (main side MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notifying means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means;
Equipped with
The first control means corresponds to any one of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode so as not to be in the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. First notification control means (a function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means so that
The second control means is a target to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. The second notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the mode is executed,
The first notification control means makes it possible for the player to recognize an aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect and the predetermined aspect from being achieved when the predetermined correspondence part is won in the lottery process of the part. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the first notification means does not execute the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being set. A gaming machine characterized by having.

  According to the feature C1, when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined manner or the notification corresponding to the manner for preventing the predetermined manner is performed, the notification The player who confirms the can make the stop operation mode a predetermined mode or not a predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination. It becomes. In the above configuration, the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit when the player is elected as the predetermined response combination, whereby the player's attention to the second notification can be obtained. Even if the processing load for causing the second notification means to execute notification to increase the processing load becomes high, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit, the communication path between the first control unit and the second control unit or the second control unit An act of trying to gain profits unfairly is assumed, while making the second informing means unfairly perform the second informing by the second informing means by giving injustice. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the game hall manager to understand that the fraudulent activity is being performed because the second notification is being performed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. It will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed in the second notification means, the above-mentioned cheating is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed in the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether the

  Also, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined aspect and the aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect from being executed by the first notification means despite the fact that the second notification means is not executed It is possible to

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

Feature C2. Pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying a pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of patterns in the pattern display means;
Combination lottery means (a function of executing lottery processing in the main MPU 72) that executes lottery processing of a combination based on an operation of the start operation unit;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop fluctuation display of the pattern in the pattern display means;
When the start operation means is operated and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the pattern is started, and when the stop operation means is operated, the variable display of the pattern is stopped. Picture display control means (function to execute reel control processing in the main MPU 72) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed Means (a function of executing the medal payout process and the process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72);
In the gaming machine provided with
The corresponding execution means executes a predetermined corresponding execution to execute a corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the fluctuation display of the pattern becomes a predetermined mode when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role A unit (function of executing the processing of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72),
The game machine is
First control means (main side MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notifying means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means;
Equipped with
The first control means corresponds to any one of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode so as not to be in the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. First notification control means (a function to execute the processing of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306, and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) to control the first notification means so that
The second control means is a target to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the lottery process of the role. The second notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the mode is executed,
The second notification control means executes a notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means so as to execute a special notification of what is to be prevented (function to execute the processing of step S1405 in the effect side MPU 82),
The first notification control means does not have the predetermined aspect and the predetermined aspect when the predetermined correspondence part is won in the lottery process of the part and the special notification is executed in the second notification part A game machine characterized in that a notification that enables a player to recognize an aspect to make it not be performed in the first notification means.

  According to the feature C2, when the predetermined correspondence combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined manner or the notification corresponding to the manner for preventing the predetermined manner is performed, the notification The player who confirms the can make the stop operation mode a predetermined mode or not a predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined response combination. It becomes. In the above configuration, the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit when the player is elected as the predetermined response combination, whereby the player's attention to the second notification can be obtained. Even if the processing load for causing the second notification means to execute notification to increase the processing load becomes high, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification unit based on the control of the second control unit, the communication path between the first control unit and the second control unit or the second control unit An act of trying to gain profits unfairly is assumed, while making the second informing means unfairly perform the second informing by the second informing means by giving injustice. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the game hall manager to understand that the fraudulent activity is being performed because the second notification is being performed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. It will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed in the second notification means, the above-mentioned cheating is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed in the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether the

  In addition, although notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode is not performed, in the situation where the special notification is executed in the second notification unit, the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode are not performed. It is possible to prevent the notification that the player can recognize the mode to make it be performed in the first notification means.

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

In the configuration of the feature C1 or C2,
"The above-mentioned pattern display means is provided with a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for variably displaying a pattern,
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The pattern display control means controls the pattern display means so that the variation display of the pattern in the pattern display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means.
The predetermined aspect and the aspect for preventing the predetermined aspect are that the variable display of the symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas is stopped in a predetermined correspondence order. "
The configuration may be applied.

  Feature C3. The first notification control means executes a notification corresponding to the situation when the special correspondence is executed in the second notification means when the predetermined correspondence role is won in the lottery process of the role and the second notification means is executed. The gaming machine according to feature C2, wherein the first notification means is controlled to

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

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features C1 to C3, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3 and the features F1 to F2 May apply. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature group A, the feature group B, and the feature group C, the following problems can be solved.

  As a type of gaming machine, there are known gaming machines and the like which are capable of playing a game similar to a slot machine using a gaming ball instead of a medal as a slot machine or gaming medium. In these gaming machines, it is known that an internal lottery is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined lottery condition, and a bonus is provided to the player according to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it is general that an effect for causing a player to predict or recognize the result of the internal lottery is performed.

  With regard to the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are betted, a lottery process of winning is performed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation of the reel is started by the rotation start control being executed by the control means, and the control means is operated when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel. At this time, the rotation stop control is executed to stop the rotation of the reel. Then, in the case where the stop result after the stop of the rotation of the reel corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player.

  As described above, in the gaming machine in which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation for the stop button, it is notified that the stop mode of the reel is set to the predetermined mode, and the reel stop operation is performed according to the notification. It is known that the corresponding control is performed. For example, it is known that the stop order of the reels is notified, and by stopping the reels in the order according to the notified stop order, a predetermined winning is achieved, and a medal corresponding to the predetermined winning is paid out. There is. Further, the stop order of the reels is informed, and by stopping the reels in the order according to the informed stop order, a predetermined winning is realized, and a transition of the gaming state corresponding to the predetermined winning occurs. Are known. The notification of such a stop mode is performed by the other control means that has received the information from the control means that executes the lottery process of the above-mentioned winning combination executing notification control.

  Here, in the gaming machine as illustrated above etc., control for executing notification of the stop mode needs to be suitably performed, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. Executes specific processing (start waiting processing, reel control processing) set so that multiple types of processing have a predetermined execution order, temporarily stores information in internal storage means (register of main MPU 72) when processing is executed Control means (main MPU 72) for storing
The control means
Among the plurality of types of processing, the first predetermined process execution means (step S401 to step S411, step S413 to step S415, step S601 and step S601 to step S614 of the main MPU 72 are executed. Function),
Second predetermined process execution means for executing the second predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes (in the first embodiment, the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the first non-specific control in the main MPU 72) Processing, function to execute the second non-specific processing and third non-specific control processing, call processing for non-specific control in the fourth embodiment, first non-specific control processing, second non-specific processing and third non-specific control processing Function to execute specific control processing),
When the first predetermined process is started, the second predetermined process is started or started without saving the information stored in the internal storage means in the save storage means (stack area 74b for specific control) Save execution means for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means (in the case of the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1502, step S1602 and step S1702 in the main MPU 72) In the second embodiment, the main MPU 72 executes the processing of step S1803 and step S1809. In the third embodiment, the main MPU 72 executes the processing of step S2202, the fourth embodiment. And the function of executing the processing of step S2302 in the main MPU 72 if it is in the form
Return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means when or after completing the second predetermined process (step S1516 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the first embodiment, A function to execute the processing of step S1611 and step S1711, a function to execute the processing of step S1805 and step S1811 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and a step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment A function of executing the process of (1), and in the case of the fourth embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature D1, when the first predetermined process included in the identification process is executed, the evacuation of the information stored in the internal storage means to the evacuation storage means is not executed, but is included in the identification process When the second predetermined process is executed, saving of the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means is executed. Thus, when the second predetermined process is performed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage unit from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is performed. Further, when or after the second predetermined process is finished, the information saved in the save storage means is returned to the internal storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process ends, it becomes possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. As mentioned above, it becomes possible to perform various control suitably.

  Feature D2. The second predetermined process is either a process executed when the supply of operating power to the control means is stopped, or a process executed interrupting other processes when an interrupt condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to the feature D1, which is characterized by not being present.

  According to the feature D2, the second predetermined process is stored in the internal storage means even when the supply of the operation power is stopped and the interrupt process is not performed. Information is saved in the save storage means. Thereby, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage unit from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed, which is different from the second predetermined process. It is possible to improve the accuracy of the information in the internal storage means when the processing of the processing group is executed.

Feature D3. The control means
Interrupt execution means (function of executing interrupt processing in the main MPU 72) that interrupts the specific processing and executes the interrupt processing when an interrupt condition is satisfied;
Setting means for prohibiting execution of the interrupt process when or after starting the second predetermined process (in the case of the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of step S1501, step S1601 and step S1701 in the main MPU 72) In the second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1802 and step S1808 in the main MPU 72; in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S2201 in the main MPU 72; And the function of executing the processing of step S2301 in the main MPU 72,
The gaming machine according to feature D1 or D2, comprising:

  According to the feature D3, when the second predetermined process is performed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited. This makes it possible to prevent further interruption of the process in a situation where the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the processing configuration for saving the information stored in the internal storage means from being complicated.

Feature D4. The control means is a third predetermined process execution means for executing a third predetermined process after the second predetermined process is performed as a part of the plurality of types of processes (a second non-operation of the main MPU 72 Function to execute specific control processing),
The setting means permits execution of the interrupt process when or after completing the second predetermined process, and prohibits the execution of the interrupt process when the third predetermined process is started or started. The gaming machine according to the feature D3 characterized by the feature.

  According to the feature D4, in the configuration in which the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited even when the third predetermined process included in the specific process is executed, the execution of the interrupt process is temporarily permitted when the second predetermined process is completed. Thus, when the third predetermined process is performed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited again. As a result, it is possible to shorten the period during which the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited, and it is possible to secure the opportunity for the interrupt processing to be executed between the second predetermined processing and the third predetermined processing.

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

  According to the feature D5, saving and restoring of the information stored in the internal storage means are individually performed in correspondence with each of the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process. As a result, the information is saved in each of the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process, and the opportunity to execute the interrupt process is secured between the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process. In the configuration, it is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being executed in a situation where the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means.

Feature D6. The save storage means is
A first save storage unit (specific control stack area 74b) in which the information stored in the internal storage unit is saved when or when the second predetermined process is started;
A second save storage unit (stack area 74d for non-specific control) in which the information stored in the internal storage unit is saved when the second predetermined process ends or ends;
Equipped with
The evacuation execution means is
A means for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the first save storage means when or after starting the second predetermined process (in the case of the first embodiment, step S1502 in the main MPU 72, A function to execute the processing of steps S1602 and S1702, a function to execute the processing of steps S1803 and S1809 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and a step S2202 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment A function of executing the process of (4), and in the case of the fourth embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2302 in the main MPU 72);
A means for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the second save storage means when or after the second predetermined process is completed (in the case of the first embodiment, step S1513 in the main MPU 72, A function to execute the processing of steps S1608 and S1708, a function to execute the processing of step S1905 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, and a main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment A function of executing the process of step S2308 in
Equipped with
The return execution means is
A means for restoring the information saved in the first save storage means to the internal storage means when or after the second predetermined process is finished (in the case of the first embodiment, step S1516 in the main MPU 72, A function to execute the processing of step S1611 and step S1711, a function to execute the processing of step S1805 and step S1811 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and a step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment A function of executing the process of (1), and in the case of the fourth embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72);
A means for restoring the information saved in the second save storage means to the internal storage means when or after starting the second predetermined process (in the case of the first embodiment, step S1505 in the main MPU 72, A function to execute the processing of step S1605 and step S1705, a function to execute the processing of step S1903 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, and a main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment A function of executing the process of step S2305 in
The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D5, comprising:

  According to the feature D6, when the second predetermined process is executed, the information of the internal storage means at that point is not only saved to the first save storage means, but when the second predetermined process is finished, The information of the internal storage means at the point of time is saved to the second save storage means. Thereby, the information stored in the internal storage unit is switched between when the process of the process group corresponding to the first predetermined process is executed and when the process of the process group corresponding to the second predetermined process is executed. It becomes possible to perform appropriately the processing of each processing group.

Feature D7. The control means includes a predetermined storage means (main ROM 73) storing a program required to execute a process.
A program for executing various processes included in the special process group in which the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means when the process is executed, including the second predetermined process is: An address of an area in which a program for executing various processes included in a predetermined process group which is a process group different from the special process group and which includes the first predetermined process is stored in the predetermined storage means The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D6, wherein the gaming machine is summarized and stored in an area of an address group distinguished from a group.

  According to the feature D7, in the predetermined storage means, the address group of the program for executing the various processes of the predetermined process group and the address group of the program for performing the various processes of the special process group are clearly distinguished. There is. This makes it possible to improve the operability in the case of checking or modifying the program of only one of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group.

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

  According to the feature D8, classification of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group is performed irrespective of the execution order of processing, and the program address group in the predetermined storage means is clearly distinguished for each classified processing group It is done. This makes it possible to improve the operability in the case of checking and correcting the program for each classified processing group.

Feature D9. It comprises a specific storage means (main RAM 74) in which information is temporarily stored when the control means executes processing.
The specific storage means is included in the area (work area 74a for specific control) used when the process included in the predetermined process group is executed in the control means, and included in the special process group in the control means The area described in the feature D7 or D8 is set such that the area (work area 74c for nonspecific control) to be used when the process is executed is aggregated into different address groups. Gaming machine.

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

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

  According to the feature D10, when executing the process included in the special process group, the process for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means is each of the processes included in the special process group Instead of being executed in step (b), they are collectively executed on the processing side for specifying processing to be executed in the special processing group. This makes it possible to reduce the program capacity as compared with the configuration in which the process for saving is set in each of the processes included in the special process group.

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

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

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features D1 to D11, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2. May apply. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature D group, it is possible to solve the following problems.

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

  With regard to the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are betted, a lottery process of winning is performed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation of the reel is started by the rotation start control being executed by the control means, and the control means is operated when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel. At this time, the rotation stop control is executed to stop the rotation of the reel. Then, in the case where the stop result after the stop of the rotation of the reel corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player. For example, gaming media are provided as the provision of the benefit.

  Here, various controls need to be suitably performed in the gaming machine as illustrated above, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

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

  According to the feature E1, in the predetermined storage means, the address group of the program for executing the various processes of the predetermined process group and the address group of the program for performing the various processes of the special process group are clearly distinguished There is. This makes it possible to improve the operability in the case of checking or modifying the program of only one of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group.

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

  According to the feature E2, classification of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group is performed irrespective of the execution order of the processing, and the program address group in the predetermined storage means is clearly distinguished for each classified processing group It is done. This makes it possible to improve the operability in the case of checking and correcting the program for each classified processing group.

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

  According to the feature E3, the address group of the use area is clearly distinguished for each processing group also in the specific storage means. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the processing included in the other processing group from being rewritten when the processing included in one processing group is executed.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features E1 to E3, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3 and the features F1 to F2 May apply. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

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

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

  With regard to the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are betted, a lottery process of winning is performed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation of the reel is started by the rotation start control being executed by the control means, and the control means is operated when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel. At this time, the rotation stop control is executed to stop the rotation of the reel. Then, in the case where the stop result after the stop of the rotation of the reel corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player. For example, gaming media are provided as the provision of the benefit.

  Here, in the gaming machine as illustrated above etc., it is preferable to preferably be able to manage programs for executing various processes, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature F group>
Feature F1. A control unit (main MPU 72) that executes a plurality of types of processing and temporarily stores information in an internal storage unit (register) upon execution of the processing;
As processing executed by the control means, there exist a plurality of processing groups including a predetermined processing group including a plurality of types of processing and a special processing group including a plurality of types of processing,
The control means
When the processing of the predetermined processing group is performed and the processing of the processing group different from the predetermined processing group is performed, the information stored in the internal storage unit is stored in the first save storage unit (specific control Function to execute the processing of step S1502, step S1602 and step S1702 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the first embodiment, and in the case of the second embodiment A function to execute the processing of step S1803 and step S1809 in the main MPU 72, a function to execute the processing of step S2202 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, and a step in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment Function to execute the process of S2302),
When the processing of the special processing group is performed and the processing of a processing group different from the special processing group is performed, the information stored in the internal storage unit is stored in the second save storage unit (not specified Second save and execute means for saving to the control stack area 74d) (in the case of the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1513, step S1608 and step S1708 in the main MPU 72, the second embodiment and the second embodiment In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1905 in the main MPU 72, and in the fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2308 in the main MPU 72);
When the processing of the predetermined processing group is performed from the situation where the processing of the processing group different from the predetermined processing group is performed, the information saved in the first save storage unit is returned to the internal storage unit Function to execute the processing of step S1516, step S1611 and step S1711 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the first embodiment, and step S1805 and steps in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment A function to execute the process of S1811, a function to execute the process of step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, and a function to execute the process in step S2311 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment) When,
When the processing of the special processing group is to be performed from the situation where processing of a processing group different from the special processing group is being performed, the information saved in the second saving storage means is returned to the internal storage means Second return execution means (in the case of the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1505, step S1605 and step S1705 in the main MPU 72, in the case of the second embodiment and the third embodiment the main side A function of executing the process of step S1903 in the MPU 72, a function of executing the process of step S2305 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment),
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature F1, when the processing of the predetermined processing group is performed and the processing of the processing group different from the predetermined processing group is performed, the information stored in the internal storage unit at that time is the first (1) If it is temporarily saved in the save storage means and it becomes a situation to execute the processing of a different processing group from the special processing group from the situation where the processing of the special processing group is executed, it is stored in the internal storage means at that time The stored information is temporarily saved in the second save storage unit. As a result, the information stored in the internal storage unit can be switched between when the processing of the predetermined processing group is executed and when the processing of the special processing group is executed, and the processing of each processing group is appropriately performed. It is possible to do

Feature F2. The control means is provided with an interrupt execution means (function to execute the interrupt process in the main MPU 72) which interrupts the process which has been executed so far and executes the interrupt process when the interrupt condition is satisfied.
The first save execution means, when an interrupt is generated by the interrupt process in a situation where the specific process included in the predetermined process group is executed, the first save storage means performs the information stored in the internal storage means The game machine according to feature F1, characterized in that the game machine is evacuated.

  According to the feature F2, when the processing by the predetermined processing group is executed using the first save storage unit for saving the information of the internal storage unit when the interrupt by the interrupt processing occurs, the predetermined processing group is processed. It is possible to save the information of the internal storage means when it becomes a condition to execute the processing of the processing group different from.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features F1 to F2, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3 and the features F1 to F2 May apply. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

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

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

  With regard to the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are betted, a lottery process of winning is performed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation of the reel is started by the rotation start control being executed by the control means, and the control means is operated when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel. At this time, the rotation stop control is executed to stop the rotation of the reel. Then, in the case where the stop result after the stop of the rotation of the reel corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player. For example, gaming media are provided as the provision of the benefit.

  Here, various controls need to be suitably performed in the gaming machine as illustrated above, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied will be shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball firing means for firing game balls based on the operation of the operation means, a ball passage for guiding the fired game balls to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine comprising: each gaming component arranged in an area, and providing a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of the gaming components.

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: Start rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the start operation means, stop rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop A gaming machine that grants benefits.

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

Claims (2)

A control unit that executes a plurality of types of processing and temporarily stores information in the internal storage unit upon execution of the processing;
The control means
First predetermined process execution means for executing a first predetermined process of the plurality of types of processes;
Second predetermined process execution means for executing a second predetermined process of the plurality of types of processes;
Information stored in the internal storage means when starting the second predetermined process without evacuating the information stored in the internal storage means when the first predetermined process is started Save execution means for saving the data into the save storage means;
Return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means when or after completing the second predetermined process;
Equipped with
The first predetermined process is executed when the interrupt process is started based on the establishment of the interrupt condition,
When starting the second predetermined process from the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited in the first predetermined process before the second predetermined process is started, When ending the second predetermined process and returning to the first predetermined process, the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the returned first predetermined process, and the execution of the interrupt process is permitted in the second predetermined process. It is not possible to
The save storage means includes a first save storage means provided corresponding to the first predetermined process, and a second save storage means provided corresponding to the second predetermined process ,
The evacuation execution means is
When the second predetermined process is started from the situation where the first predetermined process is being executed, the information of the internal storage means is stored in the first predetermined process before the second predetermined process is started. A means for evacuating in the evacuation storage means;
A unit that saves information of the internal storage unit to the second save storage unit in a situation where the second predetermined process is being performed;
Gaming machine, characterized in that it comprises. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a game is performed using a gaming medium.

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