JP6554399B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Generally, a slot machine has a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion. First, a bet number is set by a player's BET operation. When the start lever is operated in a state where the bet number is set, rotation of the reel is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a combination of predetermined winning combination identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as combination of identification information is also referred to as a combination) on the pay line is achieved. Occurs. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  Further, in this type of slot machine, the stop operation is detected during the rotation of the reel to perform control to stop the reel, and the reference position of the reel is detected by the reel sensor for a predetermined period or more while the reel is rotating. There has been proposed one in which it is determined whether or not an event related to an abnormality has occurred (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-240536 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, after a stop operation is performed during the rotation of the reel, it is determined whether or not an event related to an abnormality has occurred even during a period in which the reel stop control is performed. However, unnecessary processing may be performed while the stop control is being performed, which may result in an unintended stop position.

  The present invention pays attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of preventing problems caused by extra processing during stop processing.

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the slot machine of claim 1 of the present invention,
Provided with a plurality of variable display units that can be variably displayed by moving a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified each is arranged,
In a slot machine capable of generating a display result by stopping variable display of the variable display portion and generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions,
Derivation operation means operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Standby processing means for executing standby processing to wait until the operation of the derivation operation means is determined during movement of the display band;
Stop process execution means for executing a stop process for stopping the display band by determining the operation of the derivation operation means in the standby process;
Return means for returning to the standby process when the moving display band remains after the display band is stopped by the stop processing;
Specific event determination means capable of determining whether or not a specific event that may have caused an abnormality has occurred in a period from the start of movement of the display band to the stop of movement of all display bands When,
Periodic interrupt process execution means for periodically interrupting the process being executed and executing the periodic interrupt process,
With
The periodic interrupt process execution means updates the operation status of the derivation operation means in the periodic interrupt process,
The standby processing means interrupts the standby process during the standby process and is executed once every time the periodic interrupt process is executed, based on the operation status of the derivation operation means updated in the periodic interrupt process. It is determined whether or not the derivation operation means has been operated;
While the determination by the specific event determination means is performed once every time the periodic interrupt process is executed while interrupting the standby process during the standby process, it is not performed during the stop process,
In the standby process, after the periodic interruption process executed by interrupting the standby process is completed, it is determined whether the specific event has occurred or not, and then the derivation operation means is operated or not To determine
When returning to the standby process by the return means, it is determined whether or not the specific event has occurred after the return to the standby process and before determining whether or not the derivation operation means has been operated. To be performed
It is characterized by
The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is
A plurality of variable display portions (reels 2 L, 2 C, 2 R) capable of variable display by moving a display band in which plural types of identification information that can be identified are arranged,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of winning a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions, which derives a display result by stopping variable display of the variable display portion.
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Standby processing means (processing for waiting for a stop operation) that executes a standby process for waiting until the operation of the derivation operation means is determined during movement of the display band;
Stop processing execution means for executing stop processing for stopping the display band by determining the operation of the derivation operation means in the standby processing (processing for setting the stop position and waiting for the reel to stop) When,
Returning means for returning to the standby processing when the display band being moved remains after stopping the display band by the stop processing (After the reel is stopped, when the rotating reel remains, it waits for the stop operation again) Return to the process
Specific event judgment means for judging whether or not a specific event (input / discharge error, change in output state of door open detection switch 25, change of reel rotation error) which may have occurred while moving the display band has occurred ( Input / output error check processing, door opening check processing, rotation error check processing),
Equipped with
The specific event determination means determines whether the specific event has occurred during the standby process (process for waiting for the stop operation), while setting the stop position (stop position) and stopping the reel. It is characterized in that it is not determined whether or not the specific event has occurred during the process of waiting for
According to this feature, it is determined whether or not a specific event that may have caused an abnormality has occurred during the standby process of waiting until the operation of the derivation operation means is determined during movement of the display band. Therefore, while a specific event can be determined in a state in which the display band occupies most of the movement, a specific event occurs in a stop process for stopping the display band after the operation of the derivation operation means is determined. Since it is not determined whether or not the load is reduced during the stop processing, unnecessary processing can be performed during the stop processing to prevent the display band from stopping at an unintended position.

  Note that the variable display unit that can display the variation by moving the display band in the means 1 includes the one that can display the variation by rotating the reel and the one that can display the variation by moving the belt. .

A slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1;
Periodic interrupt process execution means for periodically interrupting the process being executed and executing the periodic interrupt process (timer interrupt process (main));
The specific event determination unit generates the specific event every time the regular interrupt process (timer interrupt process (main)) is executed by interrupting the standby process in the standby process (process waiting for a stop operation). It is characterized by determining whether or not it has.
According to this feature, since it is not necessary to constantly determine whether or not a specific event has occurred in the standby process, the processing load can be reduced.

The slot machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2;
The specific event determining means is characterized by determining whether or not the specific event has occurred after completion of the stop process (process for setting a stop position and waiting for the reel to stop).
According to this feature, the specific event can be determined while reducing the load during the stop processing.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The standby processing means includes the derivation operation means (until a predetermined time elapses after a previous stop operation is detected) after a return period returns from the stop process to the standby process. Without judging the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R),
Whether the specific event has occurred during a period in which the operation of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is not determined during the standby process (process of waiting for a stop operation) It is characterized in that
According to this feature, it is possible to determine a specific event even during a period in which the operation of the derivation operation means is not determined during the standby process.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Periodic interrupt process execution means for periodically interrupting the process being executed and executing the periodic interrupt process (timer interrupt process (main));
The standby processing means interrupts the standby process in the standby process (process that waits for a stop operation) and executes the derivation operation means (stop) each time the periodic interrupt process (timer interrupt process (main)) is executed. It is characterized in that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is determined.
According to this feature, since it is not necessary to always determine the operation of the derivation operation means in the standby process, the processing load can be reduced.

A slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Interrupt processing execution means for interrupting the processing being executed by the occurrence of the interrupt factor and executing the interrupt processing (timer interrupt processing (main));
Interrupt prohibition means (setting of interrupt prohibition) for prohibiting the execution of the interrupt processing;
Equipped with
The interrupt prohibiting unit is configured to perform a stop operation determination (a period from the stop operation determination to the stop operation-related process 1) in the standby process (a process for waiting for a stop operation) and a specific process constituting the stop process ( It is characterized in that execution of interrupt processing is prohibited during stop operation related processing 2, reel rotation processing, and stop control table setting processing).
According to this feature, since the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited during the determination of the stop operation in the standby process and the specific process constituting the stop process, the determination of the stop operation and the stop process are complicated. There is no

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example to which the present invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure which shows the memory map of ROM which a main control part mounts, and RAM. It is a figure which shows the detail of the memory map of ROM which a main control part mounts, and RAM. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game program and a non-game program. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game area | region and a non-game area | region. (A) is a flowchart showing a flow of processing when a non-game program is called from processing based on a game program during execution of the main processing, and (b) is based on a game program during execution of the timer interrupt processing. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of processing at the time of calling a non-gaming program from processing. It is a figure which shows the area | region of RAM which a main control part initializes when the 1st condition and the 2nd condition are satisfied. (A) is a timing chart showing the output timing of the token signal and the security signal that the main control unit outputs to the external output board when an abnormality that does not disturb the progress of the game is detected, (b) is a security signal It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the output timing of. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel control processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel rotation start process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the stop control table setting process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of replay role, the symbol combination of replay role, and the technical matter relevant to replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination in which a prize is permitted by the lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination in which a prize is permitted by the lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small winning combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several replay player combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several replay player combination winning. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the special role in the 1st internal winning command which a main control part transmits. It is a figure which shows the winning number and the number for transmission of the general combination in the 2nd internal winning command which a main control part transmits, and a replay role. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows the navi number in the pushing order command which a main control part transmits. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pushing order command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the prize determination command setting processing which a main control part performs.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral part of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", "cherry" A plurality of kinds of mutually distinguishable symbols such as b "," bell "," replay a "," replay b ", and" plum "are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. While being displayed changing while being displayed, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the transparent window 3 as a display result.

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

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the near side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display area 51a and the transmissive window 3 are interposed. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

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

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

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

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

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state to be described later and a reset operation for releasing a pause state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, change of setting values to be described later A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, and a hit that controls to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger Stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function, Automatic control to automatically settle processing at predetermined timing (processing to settle (return) the medal stored as a credit without the operation of the player) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting validity / invalidity of the settlement function, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later) provided inside the housing 1a. 2) A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout port 9 side, and the inserted medal sensor 31 that detects medals thrown from the medal insertion section 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

  On the front of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 2, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a suspension state under normal conditions. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (out-rolling rate) of the internal lottery described later, and the power supply operated when turning the power on / off A switch 39 is provided.

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

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

  The pay line is a line set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of pay symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the payline LN set across the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols horizontally arranged in the middle is as a payline. It is fixed. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper line of the reel 2L, the upper line of the reel 2C, the upper line of the reel 2R, ie, the invalid line LM1 set across the symbols horizontally arranged in the upper line, the lower line of the reel 2L. , Lower line of reel 2C, lower line of reel 2R, ie invalid line LM2 set across symbols arranged horizontally in lower line, upper line of reel 2L, middle line of reel 2C, lower line of reel 2R, ie lower right 4 types of invalid line LM3 set across straddling symbols, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, 4 types of invalid line LM4 set across symbols lined up to the right are invalid line LM It is defined as

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, when a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, "bell-watermelon-cherry b") defined as a winning combination on the winning line LN is achieved, the predetermined symbol is obtained. The ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 are formed by aligning combinations of symbols (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") which become indicators easier to recognize than predetermined symbol combinations in any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 by aligning the combinations. The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of the above is included. In the following, a combination of symbols which is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the pay line LN is referred to as a combination of symbols serving as an index, and constitutes a combination of symbols serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times in 1 minute, and change 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so they draw in a maximum of 4 symbols during 190 ms. It will be possible. That is, what can be selected as the stop symbol is the symbol displayed when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbol from four frames ahead, and the symbol for five frames in total.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 4, a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101 are provided, the gaming state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The effect according to is controlled, and the power supply substrate 101 generates drive power of electric components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies it to each part.

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

  On the game control board 40, the aforementioned MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, inserted medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of these connected switches are input. In addition, the gaming control board 40, the aforementioned credit indicator 11, gaming assistance indicator 12, 1-3 BETLED 14-16, closing request LED17, start effective LED18, weight in progress LED19, replay in progress LED20, BET switch effective LED21, left While the right stop effective LED 22L, 22C, 22R, the setting value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, the hopper motor 34b described above via the power supply board 101 These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

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

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

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various reset and interrupt requests generated inside and outside the main control unit 41. The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether or not the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when detecting that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses the area of the storage area of the ROM 41 b where the program or the like is not stored, the main control section 41 accesses the area of the storage area of the RAM 41 c to which the access prohibition is set. In other words, in the normal operation, the illegal access reset is generated when there is an access to the memory area which is not accessed, thereby disabling the progress of the game, and the unused area or the operation of the ROM 41b. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc., it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection states of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 change as the main processing, and according to the change in the detection states of the various switches Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes timer interrupt processing (main) at predetermined time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the combined time of the process to be repeated depending on the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

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

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

  The sub CPU 91a receives various commands from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for effecting, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .

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

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

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

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

  Note that when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened, and the configuration shifts to the setting change state. Well, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting change state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 supports the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. It is preferable to maintain the setting change state even if the detection is no longer performed, whereby even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, an operation for shifting to the setting change state again is performed. This is not necessary, and the setting change operation is not complicated. Further, after the transition to the setting change state, when the setting value is determined by operating the start switch 7 and then the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened. On the condition that the setting change state is terminated, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is not opened in an unauthorized manner. It is possible to prevent the setting from being changed.

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

  After the game is over, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the number of bets set, the condition that the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b is satisfied. In addition, a configuration for shifting to the setting confirmation state may be adopted. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed without the front door 1b being opened. Further, in the configuration to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is made, the door opening detection switch 25 responds to the opening of the front door 1b after transitioning to the setting confirmation state. It is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state even if the detection is not performed, so that, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, an operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state again is performed. There is no need to make the setting confirmation operation complicated. Further, after transitioning to the setting confirmation state, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the setting value is determined, detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b by the door opening detection switch 25 It is also possible to end the setting confirmation state and return to the state where the game can be progressed on condition that the front door 1b is not opened in such a condition, in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being confirmed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a power cut to determine whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Perform the power-off process (main) to set the data to determine whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal or not at the time of the next return when the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process. Run.

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

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

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

  Then, the sub control unit 91 restores the processing state of the sub control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91 c on condition that the data in the RAM 91 c is normal at the time of activation. However, when the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, the execution of the effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Further, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 is activated when receiving a setting command described later indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. The RAM 91 c is initialized also when neither a return command nor a setting command, which indicates that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned, is received even after a predetermined time has passed. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The usable area in the storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into a game RAM area, an unused area 4, and a non-game RAM area (see FIG. 7B). Further, the game RAM area is divided into a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3 and a game stack area. The special work is a work that stores data that is not initialized even if the setting value is changed, and stores software random numbers, setting values, data indicating a gaming state, and the like. An important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of a specific gaming state (RB, BB) is stored, such as LED display data, input port, output port input / output data, and game time A time counter and the like are stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of a specific gaming state, and stores stop symbols, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like. The unused area 3 is a work that is not used by any program. The game stack area is an area in which data saved from a register of the main control unit 41 during execution of a game program to be described later is stored.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the data in the RAM 41c when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is ON. When not destroyed, when the setting change state is ended, at the end of a specific gaming state (RB, BB), at the end of one game, when the initialization condition consisting of five is satisfied, each initial Perform five types of initialization with different areas to be initialized according to the conversion conditions.

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 41 is activated with the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag indicating that the interrupt is inhibited, and the interrupt is inhibited, and the initial setting process after activation is also performed first. Since the initial setting process is executed after the interruption is set to be prohibited, it is possible to prevent an unintended interruption from occurring.

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

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by executing a game area initialization process in the setting change process and the main process. In the game area initialization process, the capacity of the initialization object RAM is calculated by specifying the start address and the end address of the initialization object RAM, and the capacity of the initialization object RAM is calculated from the start address of the initialization object RAM By sequentially clearing the minutes area, the designated initialization target RAM area in the game RAM area is initialized.

  By specifying the start address and end address of the initialization target RAM, the process of updating the specified address to the next address after setting the start address as the initial value of the specified address and clearing the data of the specified address. The area from the start address to the end address of the initialization target RAM may be initialized by repeatedly executing the process until the designated address reaches the end address.

  In the non-game area initialization process of the present embodiment, the initialization target RAM is cleared by sequentially clearing the RAM area for the capacity of the initialization target RAM from the start address of the initialization target RAM (the start address of the unused area 4). The area from the start address to the end address, that is, the unused area 4 and the non-game RAM area are initialized.

  By specifying the start address and end address of the initialization target RAM, the process of updating the specified address to the next address after setting the start address as the initial value of the specified address and clearing the data of the specified address. By repeatedly executing the designated address until the end address is reached, the area from the start address of the initialization target RAM to the end address may be initialized.

  Further, in the non-game area initialization process of the present embodiment, by setting the start address of the unused area 4 as the start address of the initialization target RAM, all of the unused area 4 and the non-game RAM area are initialized. However, the non-game area initialization process only needs to initialize at least a part of the non-game RAM area, and initializes a part of the non-game RAM area. However, a part of the non-game RAM area and the unused area 4 may be initialized.

  In this embodiment, in the game area initialization process and the non-game area initialization process, the 1-byte data stored in the specified address is overwritten with 0 and cleared, and then the logic of the 1-byte data is changed. The sum is calculated to determine whether or not the calculation result is 0. If the calculation result is not 0, the processing for clearing the 1-byte data by overwriting with 0 is performed again, so that the corresponding address is obtained. Although the configuration is such that the data is cleared, the configuration may be such that only 1-byte data stored in the designated address is overwritten with 0 and cleared.

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

  And, in the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, activated pay lines (in the case of the present embodiment, all pay lines are always activated. It becomes a prize when the combination of the symbols called a combination is aligned on the converted pay line is simply called the pay line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

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

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

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

  Then, the winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like.

  When it is determined that one of the winning combinations has been won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special role is elected, the special role winning flag indicating that the special role is elected is set in the special role storing work, and when the general role is elected, the general role is elected. The winning combination flag indicating the general role is set in the general role storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, the special combination storing work and the general combination storing work are cleared.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, it is possible to align and stop the winning combinations in the draw-in range of up to 4 frames on the pay line when the stop operation is performed. If possible, control to align and stop these is performed, and to a combination that has not been won, control is performed to stop without aligning in the lead-in range of up to four frames. When a special combination and a small combination are simultaneously won, such as when the small combination is won while the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, the maximum on the pay line when the stop operation is performed If it is possible to align and stop the small winning combination in the drawing range of 4 pieces, control is made to align and stop this and the small combination winning in the drawing range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line is performed When it is not possible to draw in, if it is possible to align and stop the special part winning in the lead-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line, control to align and stop this is performed, and the part not winning Control to stop without aligning in the drawing range of 4 frames will be performed. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the pay line has priority over the special winning combination, and it becomes possible to win the special winning combination only when the small winning combination can not be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination. In addition, when the special role and the small role are winning at the same time, priority is given to the control to align the special role on the pay line over the small role, and the small role is put on the pay line only when the special role can not be withdrawn. You may perform control to align.

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

  In this embodiment, the stop control of the reel is performed using the stop control table capable of specifying the number of sliding symbols at each timing when the stop operation is performed, but the stop position where the stoppable position can be specified The stop position is specified from the table, and the stop control is performed to stop the reel at the specified stop position. Without using the stop control table or the stop position table, the stop position which can be stopped at the stop operation is searched. A configuration for performing stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, stop without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, and a configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table. It may be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when the specified number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or the MAX bet switch 6 is operated to transmit when the number of bets is set. Further, since the inserted number command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the bet number setting operation is performed by receiving the inserted number command.

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated and is transmitted after the ART status command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command capable of specifying whether or not a special winning combination has been won, and a second internal winning command capable of identifying whether or not a general winning combination has been won, After the first internal winning command is transmitted, the second internal winning command is transmitted.

  The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and with the stop operation of each reel Each time control is performed, it is transmitted after a stop command is transmitted. In a game in which navigation notification described later is executed, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in a game in which navigation notification described later is not executed, an advantageous stop is performed. Until the order is determined, a push order command that cannot specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted, and after a favorable stop order is determined, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted Ru.

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

  The freeze command is a command to determine whether or not the game is controlled to freeze for a predetermined period in the game, or to control the type to be controlled if the game is controlled to freeze, and when the game starts And transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted.

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

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

  The acceleration completion command is a command capable of specifying that the acceleration of the reel with the start of the game has been completed, and after the start of the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R when the game is started, all of them are first Sent when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated at a constant speed.

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

  The command for the number of sliding symbols is a command that can specify the number of sliding symbols to move from when the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, or after the corresponding reel is stopped. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

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

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

  The game end command is a command capable of specifying that the game has been ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  The prize determination command is a command capable of specifying the presence or absence of a prize, the combination of symbols arranged on the prize line LN, the type of prize, the number of medals paid out at the time of prize, and the player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning determination command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and then releases the stop switch. By receiving these commands, It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

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

  The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state, and when one game is ended, the credit is entered when the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets, and then the credit is entered. It is sent after the payout of the medals by the settlement of the payment (including the medal used for setting the number of bets) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

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

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

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state, and the setting value after the setting change, and the setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted at the time of transition to the setting change state. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized along with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state, and when transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is transmitted, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state is ended. A confirmation command is sent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the sub-control unit 91 newly receives a command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 cancels the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and the newly received command is An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, even when the effect is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the effect being executed except for the case where the received new command is not a command that triggers a new effect is canceled and a new An effect based on the command is executed.

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

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

  When the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination, the player By notifying the sub control unit 91 of a pressing order command that can specify the stopping order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number, as well as notifying the stopping order that is advantageous for the The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the normal state in which the main control unit 41 is not controlled by the AT, it is possible to execute navigation notification and execute navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions.

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

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

  The parameters set in the HW parameter area in the ROM 41b include the final address (HPRGEND) of the ROM area used in the program / data area, the start address (HRAMSTAT) of the RAM area to be accessed and the final address (HRAMEND).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above description, the front and back of the storage area is the magnitude relationship of the address values assigned to the storage area, the smaller the address being the front and the larger the address the rear. Therefore, a storage area allocated later than one storage area corresponds to a storage area whose address value is larger than that of one storage area, and a storage area allocated ahead of one storage area. This corresponds to a storage area having an address value smaller than that of one storage area.

  In addition, the game program may be allocated behind the non-game program area, and the unused area may be allocated in front of the game program allocated behind the non-game program area. A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  In addition, the game program area and the non-game program area may be allocated to the adjacent areas across the unused area 1, and even with such a structure, the game program area related to the progress of the game It is possible to easily identify non-game programs that are not involved in the progress of the game according to the difference in storage area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the unused area 4 is an area of 16 bytes or more in which neither a game program nor a non-game program is used. Since the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are allocated to the non-consecutive areas across the unused area 4, the game RAM area used by the game program related to the progress of the game and the non-system regardless of the progress of the game The non-play RAM area used by the game program can be easily identified according to the difference in storage area.

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

  The main control unit 41 permits access to the available area of the RAM 41c when there is access to the area to which access is inhibited in the program / data area of the ROM 41b based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. When there is an access to an area that is not set to, when there is an access to an area other than the program / data area in the ROM 41b, and when there is an access to an area other than the usable area in the RAM 41c, That is, in the normal operation, the illegal access reset is generated when there is an access to the memory area which is not accessed, thereby disabling the progress of the game, and therefore the area not related to the unused area or the operation of the ROM 41b. If an illegal program is stored in an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc. Even, it is possible to prevent illegal program from being executed.

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

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

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

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

  When the user program is executed in an area other than the designated area for permitting program travel based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, that is, the main control section 41 executes the user program in a normal operation. When the user program is executed in an area where there is no area, the IAT circuit 506a outputs an IAT generation signal to disable the progress of the game, so an area not related to the unused area or the operation of the ROM 41b, the unused area of the RAM 41c. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in the use area or the like, it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

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

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

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

  In the above description, the program / data area is configured to set the area that permits the program travel. However, the program / data area allows the program travel to be indirectly permitted by setting the area that prohibits the program travel. A configuration may be adopted in which an area is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the CALLV instruction, a part of the address is specified using the value stored in the vector table area, the value set in a specific register, etc., and the remaining part of the address is specified, a subroutine In the configuration using a special CALL instruction that can specify the storage address of 無 駄, it is possible to reduce the waste of a program for designating an address when calling a subroutine. In addition, identification values smaller in data amount than addresses are allocated to each of the plurality of areas that constitute the vector table area, and the storage address of the subroutine is set in each of the plurality of areas, and identification values are specified. Even in a configuration that uses a special CALL instruction that makes it possible to specify a storage address of a subroutine stored in an area corresponding to a value, it is possible to reduce the waste of a program for designating an address when the subroutine is called. .

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

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

  Even in these cases, the upper address used when calling by a special LD instruction may be set to a specific register of the main control unit 41 instead of the vector table area.

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

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

  The game program is a program related to the progress of the game, and is a program for executing a process that hinders the progress of the game unless the process based on the program is executed. On the other hand, a non-game program is a program that does not relate to the progress of a game, and even if it is called from the game program and the process based on the program is not executed, the game can be progressed It is a program for executing processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  The non-gaming program includes, as shown in FIG. 8, a non-gaming exclusive program included only in the non-gaming program, and the same common determination program and the common general purpose program as the gaming program.

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

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

  The non-game program includes a process of determining whether or not it is a predetermined detection condition based on the detection condition of the detection means (the insertion port sensor 26, the full tank sensor 35a, the door opening detection switch 25) not involved in the progress of the game.

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

  Among the processes included in the game program, an external output 1 process, a process of counting the number of inserted medals in the game start waiting process, a process of switching the flow path switching solenoid 30, a medal payout number in the game end setting process Processing that does not directly relate to the progress of the game, such as processing to count, processing to detect that the hopper tank 34a has become empty, processing to update software random numbers, processing related to AT, transmission processing of internal winning command, etc. If so, a configuration in which all or part of these processes are included in the non-game program may be employed. On the other hand, all or part of the processes included in the non-game program may be included in the game program as long as they indirectly relate to the progress of the game.

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

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

  Further, when executing processing based on the gaming program, the CPU 41a does not refer to the non-gaming data area and does not update the non-gaming RAM area, but can refer to the non-gaming RAM area When performing processing based on a non-gaming program, the gaming data area is not referred to, and the gaming RAM area is not updated, but it is possible to refer to the gaming RAM area.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment can call a non-gaming program from the processing based on the gaming program while the main processing is being executed, as shown in FIG. 10B. As shown, it is possible to call a non-gaming program from the processing based on the gaming program while the timer interrupt processing is being performed.

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

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

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game program calls the non-game program, the interrupt is set to be prohibited by the common calling process 1, and when the non-game program returns to the game program, the interrupt is Since the prohibition is released, the interruption can be set to be prohibited during the period in which the non-game program is being executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is capable of executing a timer interrupt process (main) that is executed by interrupting the main process at a constant interval (interval of about 0.56 ms). The timer interrupt process (main) is a process executed by an interrupt generated according to the count of the timer circuit 509. The address at which the program of the timer interrupt process (main) is stored is a vector table. It is set as a value corresponding to the timer interrupt. When a timer interrupt occurs, processing from the address is executed. Further, other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the present embodiment, the timer interruption process (main) is included in the game program, while the power interruption determination process, power interruption command transmission process, normal time command transmission process executed in the timer interruption process (main), The door monitoring process is included in the non-game program, and the main control unit 41 sets the prohibition of interrupt in the timer interrupt process (main), and saves the stack pointer and the register of the game program. The non-gaming program is called. Also, when returning from these non-game programs to timer interrupt processing (main), the stack pointer and registers of the game program are returned to the state before the call of the non-game program, and the subsequent processing is performed. It is supposed to run. Since the main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt process, the subsequent process is executed in the interrupt disabled state even after returning from the non-game program. Do.

  In addition, a power failure determination process, a power interruption command transmission process, a normal time command transmission process, and a door monitoring process that are non-game programs executed in the timer interrupt process (main) need to be executed before these non-game programs. Processing other than certain processing (for example, port input processing and motor phase signal output processing that need to be executed before the branching of the timer interrupt), that is, whether it is performed before or after the non-game program has an effect on control. It is supposed to be executed before no processing.

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

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

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment may execute a game program related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game, which is a program called by the game program. It is possible to execute the main processing based on the gaming program, interrupt the main processing every predetermined time interval, and execute the timer interrupt processing (main) based on the gaming program, from the main processing In the configuration where it is possible to call and execute a non-gaming program from timer interrupt processing (main), when calling a non-gaming program from main processing, the interruption of other processing is set to be prohibited, When calling a non-gaming program from timer interrupt processing (main) while calling a non-gaming program, In other words, when calling a non-gaming program in a situation where interruption is less likely to occur, the non-gaming program is called without setting interruption of other processing to be prohibited, so it is split during execution of the non-gaming program. It is possible to reduce the program capacity relating to the prohibition of the interruption while preventing a malfunction due to the execution of the insertion.

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

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is capable of executing a game program and a non-game program, a game stack area for saving data used by the game program, and a non-game stack area for saving data used by the non-game program Are provided separately, and the main control unit 41 saves the data used by the game program and the data used by the non-game program in the stack area provided separately. Management becomes easier. In particular, data used by a game program saved upon occurrence of a timer interrupt and data used by a non-game program executed during execution of a timer interrupt process (main) are mixed and stored in one stack area. There is no need to worry about managing stacks.

  When executing the non-game program, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment saves the register values used in the game program in the game stack area, and then calls the non-game program to perform processing in the non-game program. Execute and return the saved register value when the processing in the non-gaming program is finished, so that the value of the register used by the gaming program is prevented from being changed along with the execution of the non-gaming program. it can.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, as the first condition, at the end of one game, unused area 3 and game stack area (unused) which is a part of the game RAM area among the usable areas Is initialized, but the non-play RAM area out of the usable area is not initialized. Also, as a first condition, at the end of a specific gaming state, general work, unused area 3 and gaming stack area (unused) that are part of the game RAM area among the usable areas are initialized, but used Among the possible areas, the non-play RAM area is not initialized. In addition, as a first condition, after the setting change state ends, the important work, general work, unused area 3 and game stack area (unused) which are part of the game RAM area in the usable area are initialized. However, the non-play RAM area in the usable area is not initialized.

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

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is capable of executing a game program related to the progress of the game and a non-game program that is called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game. The ROM 41b stores a program.

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

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

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

  As a first initialization condition, the main control unit 41 in this embodiment initializes the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused), which are a part of the game RAM area, when one game is over. As a first initialization condition, when a special gaming state (BB) is over and when one game is over, general work, unused area 3 and game stack which are a part of the game RAM area When the area (unused) is initialized and the setting change is completed and the main processing is started as the first initialization condition, the important work, which is a part of the game RAM area, the area of the general work, not-yet Since the use area 3 and the game stack area (unused) are initialized, appropriate data can be initialized according to the situation.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as the second initialization condition, when there is no abnormality in the RAM at the start of the setting change, the important work which is a part of the game RAM area, general work, unused area 3. Initialize the game stack area (not in use) and the game stack area (in use), and also refer to the non-game RAM area, the area to be referenced from the game program, the area not to be referenced from the game program, the non-game stack area Unused) and non-gaming stack area (in use), that is, initialize all areas of non-gaming RAM area, as a second initialization condition, when there is abnormality in RAM at the time of setting change start Among them, special work, important work, general work, unused area 3, gaming stack area (unused) and gaming stack area (in use), ie, game R In the non-gaming RAM area, an area referred to by a game program, an area not referenced by a game program, a non-gaming stack area (not in use) and a non-gaming stack area (in use) while initializing all areas of M area ), That is, data used by the gaming program stored in the RAM 41 c and data used by the non-gaming program to initialize all areas of the non-gaming RAM area according to the situation. can do.

  Although the main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured to initialize a part of the game RAM area when the first initialization condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 is configured to execute the first process. It is sufficient that at least a part of the game RAM area is initialized when the initialization condition is satisfied, and all areas of the game RAM area may be initialized.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured to initialize a part of the game RAM area and initialize all areas of the non-game RAM area when the second initialization condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 initializes at least a part of the game RAM area and at least a part of the non-game RAM area when the second initialization condition is satisfied. As long as it is sufficient, all areas of the game RAM area may be initialized, or all areas of the non game RAM area may be initialized, or at least a part of the non game RAM area is initialized. It is also possible to initialize all areas of the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area.

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

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

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

  The game RAM area of the RAM 41c of this embodiment includes the unused area 3 which is not used when performing control based on a game program or when performing control based on a non-game program, and the first initialization condition Since the unused area 3 is initialized also at the time of establishment of the second initialization condition and at the time of the establishment of the second initialization condition, it is possible to prevent the storage of illegal data in the unused area 3.

  In this embodiment, the unused area 3 is initialized both when the first initialization condition is established and when the second initialization condition is established. However, when at least the first initialization condition is established. If the unused area 3 is initialized when any one of the conditions is satisfied when the second initialization condition is satisfied, unauthorized data can be prevented from being stored in the unused area 3. Also, if the first initialization condition is a configuration including a plurality of conditions, if unused region 3 is initialized when at least one of the conditions is satisfied, invalid data is stored in unused region 3. Can be prevented. The same applies to the configuration in which the second initialization condition includes a plurality of conditions.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is used as a work of a game program, and is used as a game RAM area for storing data used by the game program and a work for a non-game program, and stores data used by the non-game program. The game RAM area is provided with a RAM 41c, and the RAM 41c is configured to be able to hold data stored in the RAM 41c for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped by the backup power supply. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control unit 41 starts the initial setting process, and the storage content of the RAM is normal based on the data stored in the RAM 41 c held by the backup power supply. If it is determined that the data is normal, the data stored in the RAM 41c is Resume control based on.

  In such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, whether the storage contents of the RAM are normal based on the data stored in both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. In determining whether or not the load on restarting the control is excessive based on the data stored in the RAM 41c.

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

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

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

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment sets the RAM abnormality flag if it is determined in the initial setting process that the stored contents of the RAM 41 c are destroyed. Control the error processing, and then, with the setting key switch 36 ON, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and the setting change processing is executed to cancel the error state. Although both the RAM area and the non-game RAM area are initialized, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 destroys the stored contents of the RAM 41 c in the initialization process. When it is determined that the game RAM area is determined, both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area may be initialized and controlled to error processing. In such a configuration, when controlling for error processing, both the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are initialized. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, either the game RAM area or the non-game RAM area is abnormal. It is possible to prevent the game from proceeding with the occurrence of In addition, when it is determined that the memory contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed, both of the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area may be initialized on both sides when the setting change process is executed thereafter. Even with the configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding with an abnormality occurring in either the game RAM area or the non-game RAM area.

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

  Next, the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game (for example, an abnormality caused by detecting insertion or withdrawal of a medal during reel rotation, or insertion of a medal during a payout process). Control at the time of outputting a security signal when abnormality due to is detected will be described based on FIG.

  The insertion error during the reel control process and the payout process may be, for example, when a foreign substance is inserted from the medal insertion slot 4, a foreign substance is present in the flow path of the medal, or during the reel control process and the payout process. Regardless, it is detected when a medal inserted from the medal slot 4 flows down to the hopper tank 34a. Further, a payout error during the reel control process is detected when a medal is paid out when it is not the payout timing.

  In FIG. 12A, the start operation, the reel rotation start, the first stop, the second stop, the third stop, and the payout indicate respective timings during the game progress. Specifically, the start operation indicates the timing at which the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The reel rotation start indicates the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate. The first stop indicates a timing at which a stop operation that is first performed in a state where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating is detected. The second stop indicates the timing when the rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has already stopped and the two reels are rotating, that is, the second stop operation is detected. The third stop indicates a state in which the rotation of two reels has already stopped and one reel is rotating, that is, the third stop operation is detected. The payout indicates the timing at which medal payout processing is being performed.

  The abnormality detection indicates a timing at which an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected. The medal payout detection indicates the timing at which the payout medal is detected by the payout sensor 34c. The medal OUT signal is a signal indicating that one medal has been paid out by outputting one pulse. The security signal indicates the output status of a signal (for example, an insertion error signal or a payout error signal) indicating that an abnormality has occurred that does not prevent the progress of the game.

  In FIG. 12A, an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game is detected during the reel control processing, and medal payout detection, medal OUT signal, and security signal output when a winning with medal payout occurs. It is the figure which showed timing. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game is detected during the reel control process, the security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is ended. The security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize the medals paid out in a situation where an abnormality has occurred during the reel control process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

  Also, as conventionally known, when an abnormality is detected during a game when an abnormality is detected during the game, if an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is completed, an `` abnormality during game '' There is no distinction between "immediately after the game is over". However, in this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the game to the end of the provision of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is output after the end of the provision of the game medium. Start output of security signal before completion. Thereby, for example, a hall computer of an amusement shop analyzed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collecting unit, and the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. By detecting this, it is possible to distinguish “abnormality in game” instead of “abnormality immediately after game”.

  In FIG. 12A, the medal OUT signal is output after the payout process is completed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the medal OUT is detected every time a medal payout is detected. A signal may be output. Then, even in such a case, if the output of the security signal is started before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, for example, the output of the medal OUT signal corresponding to the detection of the final medal payout is detected. The output of the security signal may be started at the timing.

  Next, the control contents of the timer counter update process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. In the present embodiment, the value of the timer counter allocated to the RAM 41c is periodically updated, and the passage of time is specified by becoming a specific value (0). Conventionally, when measuring a plurality of types of time intervals, timer values are set and updated within a plurality of types of processing requiring time counting, and each processing is a program for updating a plurality of types of timer values. Since it is necessary to provide it inside, it was a factor which increased program capacity. In addition, since multiple types of timer counters are assigned as data groups for each process in which they are used, it is necessary to read out the values of addresses that are not related to each other in order to update them collectively in one process. there were.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set in an area to which continuous addresses are allocated according to a predetermined rule of the RAM 41c, and timer values stored in designated addresses are used. Since the processing to be updated is repeatedly executed while changing the designated address for the area where a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current designated address, the plurality of timer values are updated. The program capacity can be reduced compared to the case where processing of specifying a plurality of types of addresses and updating the value of the address is performed in each processing.

  It should be noted that processing of updating the timer value stored in the designated address is repeatedly performed while changing the designated address to the area where plural types of timer counter values are stored by performing predetermined operation, thereby performing plural types of timers. Any configuration may be used as long as the value is updated. For example, by adding a constant to the current designated address, a plurality of types can be repeatedly executed while changing the designated address to the area where plural types of timer counter values are stored. The timer value may be updated, or a value corresponding to the processing number with respect to the reference address (for example, in the case of a 1-byte counter, +1 in the case of processing number 1 and +2 in the processing number 2) While changing the designated address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding or subtracting +3 ...) for 3 Ri may be configured to update a plurality of types of the timer value by return run.

  Further, only a part of timer counters included in the main control unit 41 sets a timer value in an area to which a continuous address is allocated according to a predetermined rule of the RAM 41 c, and updates the timer value stored in the designated address. The configuration may be such that the timer values of the plurality of types are updated by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address to the area in which the plurality of types of timer values are stored by performing the predetermined calculation.

  In this embodiment, a separate timer counter is provided for each type of period to be measured. For example, a single timer counter may be shared for a plurality of types of periods in which the measurement periods do not overlap.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the process according to the timer interruption process (main) for periodically performing a predetermined process regardless of the progress of the game and the progress of the game. A main process that performs different processes in stages, and the main control unit 41 sets an initial value to the timer counter when a timing condition is satisfied in the main process, and a plurality of types of timer interrupt processes (main) Since the timer value is updated, and there is no need to provide processing for updating multiple types of timer values in each of the processes constituting the main processing, the program capacity for updating multiple types of timer values is reduced. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the main process is periodically interrupted to execute the timer interrupt process (main), but the timer process is periodically determined regardless of the progress of the game within the timer interrupt process. The main control unit 41 may be configured to perform both a periodic process for performing the processed process and a main process for performing a process that varies stepwise depending on the progress of the game. By setting an initial value in the timer counter when the clocking condition is satisfied in the process, and updating the timer values of the plural types in the periodic processing, the timer values of the plural types are included in each process constituting the main process. Since it is not necessary to provide a process for updating, it is possible to reduce the program capacity associated with updating of multiple types of timer values.

  In this embodiment, in the time counter update process, the value of the address is updated on condition that the value of the designated address is not 0, and the timer value is updated to an abnormal value. It can prevent.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the time counter updating process, the number of processes equal to the number of timer counters to be updated is set, and the process of updating the timer value is repeatedly executed by the set number of processes. Management of the number of timer counters to be performed is facilitated, and, for example, in the case where a plurality of types of timer counters having different update intervals are provided, the type of timer value to be updated may be arbitrarily set according to the number of processes to be set. it can.

  Note that the number of processes, that is, the number of timer counters to be updated may be set in a program, or values set in a table may be read and set.

  Further, the timer counter to be updated last is set in advance without setting the number of processes first, and the process of updating the timer value is repeatedly executed until the address of the timer counter is reached, or the last update is performed. A specific end value (for example, FFh) is stored at the address next to the timer counter, and the process of repeatedly executing the process of updating the timer value until the value read from the designated address becomes the specific end value is also possible. good.

  In this embodiment, a 1-byte timer counter and a 2-byte timer counter are provided, and a process for updating a 1-byte timer value and a process for updating a 2-byte timer value are separately provided. Therefore, the capacity of the program and the capacity occupied by the timer value in the RAM 41c can be reduced as compared with the case where the process of updating the 1-byte timer value and the process of updating the 2-byte timer value are made common.

  In the present embodiment, although the configuration is such that a relatively long time corresponding to an initial value exceeding 1 byte is measured by providing a 2-byte timer counter, for example, a timer counter having a different update interval, for example, a timer By providing the first timer counter that is updated once in four times and the second timer counter that is updated once in fourteen interrupt processing (main), relative processing can be performed without providing a 2-byte counter. It is also possible to measure a long time interval, and it is not necessary to provide a process of updating the 1-byte timer value and a process of updating the 2-byte timer value. Can reduce the program capacity for updating.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of timer counters are allocated to the special work that is not initialized according to the progress of the game in the RAM 41c, and are not initialized according to the progress of the game Regardless of the progress of the game, it is possible to measure the time of the period crossing the timing when a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game.

  In particular, in this embodiment, not only the timer counter that may cross the timing when the measurement period ends one game, that is, the timing when a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game, the measurement period is game The timer counter that does not cross the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress is also stored in the area assigned to the special work together with the other timer counters, so management of the timer counters becomes easy. At the same time, the timer counter does not straddle the timing when the measurement period is initialized in part of the RAM 41c in accordance with the progress of the game, and the timing in which the measurement period is initialized in part of the RAM 41c in accordance with the progress of the game The usage of the timer counter can be easily changed by a later design change, such as changing to a timer counter that may straddle. It can be. In addition, if one timer counter is shared for a plurality of types of periods in which the periods to be measured do not overlap as described above, there is a possibility that it crosses the timing when part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game. It becomes possible to measure the measurement period and the measurement period which does not straddle the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game with one timer counter.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment may perform reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in a normal game based on the reel effect flag when a later-described reel effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Reel effects that vary in a special variation mode (for example, predetermined symbol alignment, reel micro-vibration, reverse reel rotation, reel low-speed rotation, and some reels rotate while others do not rotate) However, by changing the reels in these special modes, the situation is advantageous to the player (for example, being controlled by ART described later, possibility of winning in ART lottery, possibility of winning predetermined role) It is possible to suggest. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of first reel effects and second reel effects can be executed as the reel effects.

  The first reel effect is an effect of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a specific position, that is, aligning the predetermined symbols on the payline LN, and in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R as the first reel effect. After making the "red 7-red 7-red 7" align and stop on the pay line LN for a predetermined period, and after making the reels 2L, 2C, 2R slightly oscillate for a predetermined period , And the blue 7 uniform production which stops by aligning “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” on the winning line LN.

  The second reel effect is an effect that does not stop the reel at a specific position. In the present embodiment, as the second reel effect, a reel fine vibration that causes the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to vibrate over a predetermined period is performed. A micro-vibration effect, a reverse rotation effect in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reversely rotated for a predetermined period in a direction opposite to the rotation direction in the normal game, and a reel 2L, 2C, and 2R in a normal game Low-speed rotation effect to rotate at a low speed slower than the rotation speed of.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is controlled by the ART (RT0 at RT0) when a predetermined lottery target combination (in this embodiment, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells) is won in the internal lottery. ART lottery to determine whether or not to control. In the ART lottery, the ratio according to the type of the predetermined lottery target winning combination is set (in this embodiment, the ratio of winning in the order of common bell, weak cherry, watermelon, strong cherry is set to be higher) In other words, the ART lottery can be won. Then, if the ART lottery is won, a precursor period lottery is performed to determine the length of a period (a precursor period) until control of the ART is started, and counting of the precursor period determined by the precursor period lottery is started And an ART start effect lottery that determines the type of ART start effect to be executed when starting control of the ART, and can specify the type of ART start effect determined in the ART start effect lottery Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, when the prognostic period determined by the prognostic period lottery has elapsed, control of the ART start effect is started, and the reel effect flag corresponding to the type of the reel effect specified based on the ART start effect flag is RAM41c And the reel effect determined in the ART start effect lottery in the reel control process described later is executed based on the reel effect flag.

  In the ART start effect lottery, one of red seven alignment effects and blue seven alignment effects, which are the first reel effects described above, is to be elected according to the type of ART elected in the ART lottery, and the ART lottery The higher the degree of advantage to the player for the ART won in, the higher the rate at which the blue 7 arrangement effect can be selected. This suggests that, when an ART start effect is executed as an ART start effect, it is more likely to be controlled to an ART that has a higher advantage for the player than when a red 7 effect is executed. On the other hand, even when a red 7 uniform effect is executed, there is a possibility that it will be controlled to ART with a high advantage for the player, so it is expected to be controlled by ART in the ART start effect A feeling can be heightened.

  When a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell) is won in the internal lottery, the above-mentioned ART start effect lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the reel effect flag based on is set, and if the reel effect flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the ART possibility suggestion effect is suggested to suggest the possibility of winning the ART lottery. A lottery that suggests ART possibility. In the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery, any of the above-mentioned second reel production of the fine vibration effect, the reverse rotation effect, and the low speed rotation effect can be selected at a rate according to the result of the ART lottery, When the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is won, a reel effect flag capable of specifying the type of reel effect won in the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, in the subsequent reel control processing, the reel effect determined in the ART possibility informing effect lottery is executed as an ART possibility informing effect.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined lottery target combination (strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells in this embodiment) is won in the internal lottery, if the reel effect flag is set, then ART possibility suggestion effect By keeping the state in which the reel effect flag based on the ART start effect drawing is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c without performing the drawing, the ART start effect drawing is performed while restricting that the ART possibility suggestion effect is executed. The reel production determined by is preferentially executed.

  In this embodiment, in a game in which a predetermined lottery object combination (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell) is won in the internal lottery, and the reel effect flag is not set, While the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is performed and the reel effect flag is set, the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is not performed. However, in the internal lottery, a predetermined lottery target role (in this embodiment, , Strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell) may be configured to execute the ART possibility suggesting effect uniformly regardless of whether the reel effect flag is set or not. In the configuration, if the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is won and the reel effect flag is not yet set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the AR While the reel effect flag is set based on the lottery result in the possibility suggestion effect lottery, and the reel effect flag is already set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c even though the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is won, The game that won the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is maintained by maintaining the reel effect flag that has already been set without setting the reel effect flag in conjunction with winning the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery. When the reel effect determined by the above-mentioned ART start effect lottery is executed, execution of the reel effect associated with winning the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is restricted, and determined by the ART start effect lottery. It is possible to prioritize the reel production performed.

  In addition, in the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery, the reverse rotation effect is produced when the ART lottery performed in conjunction with the winning of the predetermined lottery target combination that triggered the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is won. Alternatively, the ratio at which the low-speed rotation effect can be selected is set higher than the case where the ART lottery is not won, and when the ART lottery is won, the ratio at which the reverse rotation effect can be selected is It is set higher than the ratio at which the low-speed rotation effect can be selected. As a result, a reel effect (a fine vibration effect, a reverse rotation effect, a low-speed rotation effect) is performed as an ART possibility suggesting effect, and it is suggested that the possibility of being controlled by ART is high and the reel to be executed. It is possible to suggest the high possibility of being controlled by ART depending on the type of effect (in this example, there is a possibility of being controlled by ART in the order of a fine vibration effect, a low-speed rotation effect, and a reverse rotation effect). Higher), it is possible to increase the expectation of being controlled by ART in the ART possibility suggesting effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first reel effect is an effect of aligning the predetermined symbol combination with the pay line LN after finely vibrating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R for a predetermined period, but at least the reels 2L, 2C, An effect of stopping 2R at a specific position, that is, an effect of temporarily stopping the reel at a specific position may be sufficient, an effect of only stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a specific position, a reel 2L, 2C, 2R Special variation mode (for example, predetermined symbol alignment, reel slight vibration, reel reverse rotation, reel low speed rotation, reel partial rotation, control without changing reel for a predetermined period) which is not played in a normal game for a predetermined period Effect that causes the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to stop at a specific position, and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. After stopping at a fixed position, the reel 2L, 2C, 2R is specified after changing the reel in part or all of the fluctuation modes of the reel constituting the second reel effect. It may be an effect of stopping at the position of, or an effect of sequentially stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a plurality of specific positions.

  In the present embodiment, the second reel effect is an effect of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed rotation after being rotated at a slight vibration, reverse rotation, or low speed for a predetermined period. An effect that does not stop the reel at a specific position, that is, an effect that causes the reel to fluctuate in a predetermined fluctuation mode without setting a stop control table, and a special fluctuation mode that is not performed in a normal game ( For example, a mode of starting fluctuation after controlling the reel without changing it for a predetermined period, a fluctuation mode in a direction different from the normal, a fluctuation mode in a speed different from the normal speed, etc.) The effect may be varied by a combination of modes such as rotation, low-speed rotation of the reel, and partial rotation of the reel.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is a period until the stop operation of the rotating reel is validated when a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry) is won in the internal lottery. Can be delayed for a predetermined time, and a stop freeze can be performed that suggests that there is a high possibility that a predetermined role (strong cherry in this embodiment) has been won, and the first stop operation is performed as a stop freeze. The first stop freeze that is executed when the second stop operation is performed and the second stop operation is delayed, and the second stop operation is executed and the next stop operation is executed. An operation, ie, a second stop freeze which delays the period until the third stop operation is validated, and a third stop freeze which performs both the first stop freeze and the second stop freeze are included.

  The main control unit 41 refers to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and reels based on the above-mentioned ART start effect lottery when a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry) is won in the internal lottery. It is determined whether or not the effect flag is set, and if the reel effect flag is not set, a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform stop freeze and to determine the type of stop freeze when performing stop freeze. When one of the stop freezes is won in the freeze lottery, a stop freeze flag capable of specifying the type of the stop freeze won in the freeze lottery is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In the subsequent reel control processing, stop freeze is executed at a predetermined timing based on the stop freeze flag.

  On the other hand, if the reel drawing flag is set when a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry) is won in the internal lottery, the freeze freeze lottery is not performed and the stop freeze flag is set. By not setting the predetermined area in the RAM 41c, the reel effect determined by the ART start effect drawing is to be executed with priority by limiting the execution of the stop freeze.

  In this embodiment, in a game where a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry) is won in the internal lottery, if the reel effect flag is not set, the freeze lottery is performed. In the case where the reel effect flag is set, the freeze lottery is not performed, but in the game in which a predetermined lottery subject (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry) is won in the internal lottery, Regardless of whether or not the reel effect flag is set, the freeze effect may be executed uniformly. In such a configuration, the freeze effect is won and the reel effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. If not, the stop freeze flag is set based on the lottery result in the freeze lottery while the freeze lottery is won. However, if the reel effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the game won in the freeze lottery is determined by the above-mentioned ART start effect lottery by not setting the stop freeze flag. In the case of a game in which a reel effect is executed, the execution of the stop freeze associated with winning the freeze lottery is restricted, and only the reel effect determined by the ART start effect lottery can be executed.

  Also, in the freeze lottery, the first stop freeze is performed at a predetermined ratio according to the type of winning combination (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry) in the internal lottery that triggered the freeze lottery. The second stop freeze or the third stop freeze can be selected, and when the strong cherry is elected as a predetermined role, the first stop freeze, the second stop freeze or the second stop freeze Three stop freezes are selected, the third stop freeze can be selected at a higher rate than the second stop freeze, and the second stop freeze can be selected at a higher rate than the first stop freeze. In addition, when the weak cherry is won, the first stop freeze, the second stop freeze, or the loss can be selected, and the first stop freeze is selected at a higher rate than the second stop freeze. To be able to be. As a result of the stop freeze being performed, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the predetermined combination (in this embodiment, strong cherry) has been won, and the predetermined combination according to the type of the stop freeze to be executed. (In this example, there is a higher possibility that a strong cherry was won in the order of the first stop freeze, the second stop freeze, and the third stop freeze) Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation that the ART lottery will be performed under more advantageous conditions.

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols of corner cherry 1 can be stopped on the pay line LN by the strong cherry being won in the internal lottery as described later, while the weak cherry is elected, the corner cherry 2 The combination of the symbols can stop on the payline LN, but the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is made the first stop, so that any combination of the symbols of the corner cherry 1 and the corner cherry 2 is the payline LN Also when stopping to the first, "Cherry" will stop at the bottom of the left reel 2L first, and based on the stop mode, the player identifies which of the strong cherry and the weak cherry has been won in the internal lottery It can not be done. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment wins the freeze lottery, the stop operation is performed at a different rate depending on whether the strong cherries are won or the weak cherries are won. Since the stop freeze is performed, the manner in which the stop freeze is performed can increase the expectation of the possibility that the strong cherry has been won.

  Next, the main processing that the main control unit 41 executes after the initial setting processing and the setting change processing will be described. The main processing is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. And one cycle of the main processing corresponds to one unit of the game. In the present embodiment, the main processing is included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the main process, a game start waiting process (Sa1) that waits until a game is started, an internal lottery process (Sa2) that performs an internal lottery when the game is started, reels 2L, Reel control process (Sa3) for performing control to rotate and stop 2C, 2R, and game end setting process (Sa4) for performing various settings when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the game is ended Are sequentially and repeatedly executed.

  In the game start waiting process, the main control unit 41 first disables interrupts, sets the final address of the initialization target RAM (the final address of the game stack area (unused)), and uses the specified address. The area of the RAM 41c shown is cleared. At this time, if the main process is started after the setting change process, the special work in the usable area is stored as the start address of the initialization target RAM when the setting change process is ended. The address next to the last address of the area is set, and in the game start waiting process, the final address of the game stack area (unused) is set as the final address of the RAM to be initialized, and the special address in the game RAM area is set. Areas other than the work and game stack area (in use) (important work, general work, unused area 3, and stack area (unused)) are initialized. At the end of a game that is not in a specific gaming state, the start address of the RAM to be initialized at the end of the game (start address of the unused area 3) is set in the game end setting process (Sa4), and the game starts. In the waiting process (Sa1), since the final address of the RAM to be initialized (final address of the game stack area (unused)) is set, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) among the available areas. Will be initialized. Further, at the end of the specific game state and at the end of the game, the start address of the RAM to be initialized at the end of the specific game state in the game end setting process (Sa4) (special of the game RAM area) In the game start waiting process, the final address of the RAM to be initialized at the end of a specific gaming state (game stack area (unused)) is set. In the game RAM area, the general work, the unused area 3, and the game stack area (unused) are initialized.

  Then, after clearing the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the interruption is permitted, the system waits in a state where the bet number can be set, and a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set and the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process to start the game.

  Next, in the internal lottery process (Sa2), whether or not to allow winning in each combination described above based on the random value for internal lottery latched simultaneously with the start of the game by detection of the operation of the start switch 7 (ie, display result The process (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to permit derivation of the

  Next, in the reel control process (Sa3), the reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R based on the operation of the start switch 7, the result of the internal lottery in the step of Sa2 and the player In response to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a reel rotation stop process for stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed.

  Next, in the game end setting process (Sa4), when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped in the step of Sa3, according to the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R Processing for determining whether or not a winning has occurred. When it is determined that a winning has occurred, processing such as credit addition and medal payout is performed based on the number of payouts according to the winning. When a winning occurs, a process for setting a gaming state for the next game is executed after the medal payout is completed. Further, when no winning occurs, after the reels are stopped, processing for setting a gaming state for the next game is executed.

  In the process of setting the gaming state, it is determined whether or not the specific gaming state is ended. If the specific gaming state is not ended, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the game is set. If it is at the end of a particular gaming state, the top address of the initialization object RAM at the end of the particular gaming state is set. And it returns to the step of Sa1, and each process of Sa1-Sa4 is repeatedly performed one by one.

  Also, in the main processing, command storage processing is performed that generates commands according to the progress of the game and sets them in the command queue, and the set commands are normally executed during timer interrupt processing (main) thereafter It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by command transmission processing.

  Next, the reel control process executed by the main control unit 41 in the main process will be described with reference to FIGS. The reel control process is a process of rotating and stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and in response to the reel rotation start process of starting the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. And a reel rotation stop process for stopping the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and is executed after the internal lottery process in the main process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control content of the reel control process executed by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control content of the reel rotation start process executed by the main control unit 41 in the reel control process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing control contents of stop control table setting processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the reel control processing.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the reel control process, first, a reel rotation start process is executed (Sb1) to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the reel rotation start process, it is determined whether or not the above-described reel effect flag is set with reference to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc1). If it is determined in the step Sc1 that the reel effect flag is not set, the wait time from the reel rotation start time in the previous game is referred to with reference to the wait time counter set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not about 4.1 seconds have elapsed (Sc2). When it is determined that the predetermined wait time has not elapsed, the process waits until the wait time has elapsed, and when the wait time has elapsed, the wait time counter is initialized (Sc3) Start timing of the weight time. The wait time counter is updated each time the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, so that the elapsed time from the reel rotation start time in the previous game is counted.

  After initializing the weight time counter in the step Sc3, set the excitation pattern of the reel motor for starting up all the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R to accelerate to a predetermined constant speed in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sc4). By setting an excitation pattern for accelerating to a predetermined constant speed rotation, the excitation state of each excitation phase of each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R is sequentially updated in the subsequent timer interruption process (main), and all are all performed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation.

  Then, after setting a predetermined excitation pattern in the step of Sc4 and starting acceleration of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop control table setting processing described later is executed for all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. (Sc5), a stop control table capable of specifying the number of sliding symbols for each timing at which the stop operation is performed for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is set. As a result, the stop control tables of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are set during the acceleration control of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the timer interrupt process (main).

  After the stop control table setting process is performed in the step Sc5, a rotation start flag capable of specifying that the rotation of the reel has been started based on the operation of the start switch 7 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sc6) Return to the reel control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sc1 that the reel effect flag is set, it is determined whether or not the type of the reel effect is the first reel effect based on the reel effect flag (Sc7). In the case of one reel effect, control of the first reel effect is executed (Sc8). In the first reel effect, after starting control to slightly vibrate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R for a predetermined period, stop control table setting processing described later is executed, and the reel effect specified based on the reel effect flag is The stop control table is set to stop the combination of symbols according to the type on the payline LN, and it is set after a predetermined period has elapsed since the control of the minute vibration of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped according to the stop control table which is present. Then, the first reel effect is ended when a predetermined time elapses with the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stopped.

  After finishing the first reel effect, initialize the wait time counter (Sc9) and start the control for starting up each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and accelerating it to constant speed rotation as well as the step of Sc3. The time to perform is randomly determined, and the determined result is set as a random acceleration start time in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc10). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the random acceleration start time has been reached for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (Sc11).

  If it is determined in step Sc11 that any of the reels has reached the random acceleration start time, an excitation pattern of the reel motor for starting the corresponding reel and accelerating it to a predetermined constant speed rotation is stored in the RAM 41c. The acceleration is started by setting in a predetermined area of (Sc14). Then, it is determined whether or not all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R have been set to start acceleration (Sc15). If there is a reel which has not been set to start acceleration, the process returns to the step of Sc11. It is determined whether a random acceleration start time has been reached for a reel that has not been set to start acceleration.

  If it is determined in step Sc11 that the random acceleration start time has not arrived for any of the reels, it is determined whether or not the stop control table has been set for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (Sc12) When the setting of the stop control table is not completed, the stop control table setting process described later is executed for all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R as in the step of Sc5 (Sc13), and each reel 2L, 2C, Set stop control table for 2R. Thereafter, the process returns to the step of Sc11, and thereafter, it is determined whether or not the random acceleration start time has been reached for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (Sc11).

  By the steps of Sc11 to Sc15, the stop control table is set for all the reels during the acceleration control of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Further, by sequentially starting the acceleration of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R based on the random acceleration start time, the start timing of rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is randomly delayed, and the subsequent reels 2L, 2C The positional relationship between 2Rs can be random, and the positional relationship between the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be prevented from becoming an indication of the timing of the stop operation in the game.

  If it is determined in step Sc15 that the setting for starting acceleration for all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is completed, the process proceeds to step Sc6, and the rotation start flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc6) Return to the reel control process.

  If it is determined in step Sc1 that the reel effect flag is set, and if it is determined in step Sc7 that the type of the reel effect is not the first reel effect, that is, the type of the reel effect is the first In the case of the two-reel effect, after executing the stop control table setting process described later for all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R as in the step of Sc4 (Sc16), the control of the second reel effect is executed ( Sc17). In the second reel effect, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are changed in the above-described special change mode specified based on the reel effect flag. Then, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are varied in a special variation manner or are stopped, the second reel effect is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After finishing the second reel effect, the weight time counter is initialized (Sc 18) as in the step of Sc3, and each reel 2L accompanying the end of the second reel effect, according to the aspect of the second reel effect, Set the excitation pattern of the reel motor to accelerate from the 2C and 2R states to the specified constant speed rotation in the specified area of the RAM 41c, start the acceleration to the fixed speed (Sc19), and proceed to the step of Sc6 Then, the rotation start flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the process returns to the reel control process.

  After the reel rotation start process is completed, after returning to the reel control process, a stop freeze flag indicating whether to perform stop freeze for delaying a period until the stop operation of the rotating reel is enabled for a predetermined time (Sb2). When it is determined that the stop freeze is performed, the timing specified based on the stop freeze flag, that is, if the stop freeze is the first stop freeze, the first stop operation is performed and the second stop freeze is performed. If the second stop operation is performed and if the third stop freeze is performed, the delay process is performed after the first stop operation is performed and after the second stop operation is performed. Execute (Sb3).

  In the delay processing, an elapsed time from when a valid stop operation is detected is set to a predetermined delay based on the value of the valid timer which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41 c and time counting is started in step Sb28 described later. It is determined whether time has been reached, and if the value of the valid timer has not reached the predetermined delay time, the process waits until the value of the valid timer reaches the predetermined delay time. Then, when the value of the valid timer reaches a predetermined delay time, the delay process is ended, and the process returns to the reel control process. When it is determined that the predetermined delay time has elapsed based on the value of the valid timer based on which the time counting is started when the valid stop operation is detected, the delay process is ended to enable the valid stop. Even if the period during which the reel rotation stop process is performed after the operation is detected fluctuates in accordance with the number of sliding symbols (0 to 4) when the corresponding reel is stopped, the fluctuation occurs. Since the execution period of the delay process fluctuates, processing after the delay process can be performed at uniform timing after the effective stop operation is detected. Thereby, on the side of the sub control unit 91, when performing a predetermined effect during the stop freeze, it is possible to perform the effect according to the end timing of the stop freeze being executed on the main control unit 41 side.

  The delay process of this embodiment is configured to determine whether or not a predetermined delay time has elapsed based on an activation timer whose timing is started in step Sb28. Any configuration that can determine whether or not a predetermined delay time has been reached based on the elapsed time from the time of detection is possible, from the time when a valid stop operation is detected by a timing means other than the activation timer. It is also possible to have a configuration for measuring the time.

  After executing the delay process in the step of Sb3 or determining that the stop freeze is not performed in the step of Sb2, the timer interruption waiting process is executed (Sb4). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to be permitted, and the process waits until one timer interrupt process (main) is performed.

  After the timer interruption waiting process in step Sb4 is completed, the input / output error check process is executed (Sb5). In the input payout error check process, based on the output of the input medal sensor 31, etc. (hereinafter referred to as an input error), the abnormality of the hopper unit 34 based on the output of the payout sensor 34c, etc (hereinafter referred to as a payout error). ) To detect. Then, when at least one of the insertion error and the payout error is detected in the input / delivery error check process (Sb6), the input / delivery error flag capable of identifying that the insertion error or the payout error has occurred is set (Sb7 ).

  After setting the input / output error flag in step Sb7, or after determining in step Sb6 that neither input error nor payout error has occurred, door opening check processing is executed (Sb8) to open the door. It is determined whether the output state of the detection switch 25 has changed. If it is determined that the output state of the door opening detection switch 25 has changed (Sb9), the door command is set in the command queue of the RAM 41c (Sb10). The door command set in step Sb10 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the normal command transmission process executed in the next timer interrupt process (main).

  After setting a door command in the step Sb10 or after determining that the output state of the door opening detection switch 25 has not changed in the step Sb9, a rotation error check process is executed (Sb11). In the rotation error check process, the number of steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected without detecting the reel reference position among the reels under rotation control for which the stop operation has not been completed is the predetermined number of steps (this number In the embodiment, it is 400 steps, and is set to a value larger than 336 steps required for one revolution of the reel.) When there is a reel exceeding the reel, abnormal reel rotation (hereinafter referred to as a rotation error). When an abnormality is detected, a rotation error flag capable of specifying the reel in which the abnormality has occurred is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  Then, after the rotation error check process in step Sb11 is completed, it is determined whether or not a rotation error has occurred based on the rotation error flag (Sb12), and a rotation error has occurred in one of the reels under rotation control. If it is determined that the operation is stopped, the reel stop operation during rotation control is set to invalid (Sb13), and 1 is added to the error counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb14). Is less than a predetermined value (3 in this embodiment) (Sb15). When it is determined that the value of the error counter is not less than the predetermined value, that is, when the reel is not normally rotated and a rotation error is continuously detected a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment). Then, error processing is executed (Sb16). In the error processing, the rotation error flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is updated so that the rotation of all the reels under rotation control is stopped, and the reel that has stopped the rotation can be identified. Control and wait for an error condition that disables it from progressing. After that, the error state is canceled by the reset operation, thereby ending the error processing, initializing the error counter and setting it to 0 (Sb17).

  After determining that the value of the error counter is less than the predetermined value in the step of Sb15 or after initializing the error counter in the step of Sb17, the reel in which the rotation error has occurred is identified based on the rotation error flag. At the same time, the rotation error flag is released, the excitation pattern of the specified reel is cleared once, the pattern at the reel start is newly set, and the reel motor is excited to perform rotation control from the beginning again. The acceleration processing is performed again to accelerate again to the rotation (Sb 18). Thereafter, a reel reacceleration command that can specify that the corresponding reel has been accelerated again is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb19), and the process returns to the step of Sb4. Thereafter, when the restarted reel is normally rotated, no rotation error is detected in the rotation error check process, and it is determined in step Sb12 that no rotation error has occurred. .

  If it is determined in the step Sb12 that a rotation error has not occurred, the timer interrupt is set to be prohibited (Sb20), and then it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the previous timer interrupt process (main) It is determined whether or not all reels under rotation control which have not been stopped are rotated at constant speed rotation based on the rotation state information updated by (Sb21), and all reels are rotated at constant speed. If it is determined that it has not been rotated, the process returns to the step of Sb4. The rotation state information is updated in the timer interrupt process (main), and information capable of specifying the state of the rotational speed of each reel motor under rotation control when the timer interrupt process (main) is performed It is. In the timer interruption process (main) executed in the step of Sb4, the rotation state information is updated to a value that can identify that each reel motor under rotation control is in a constant speed rotation state. In the step, it is determined that all reels under rotation control are rotated at constant speed rotation.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sb21 that all the reels under rotation control that have not been stopped are rotated at a constant speed, whether or not the rotation start flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not it is the first time that it has been determined that all reels have been rotated at a constant speed (Sb22), the rotation start flag is set, and all reels have a constant speed. When it is determined that the rotation is determined to be the first time, an acceleration completion command that can specify that the control for accelerating to constant speed rotation for all reels is completed is set in the command queue of the RAM 41c. (Sb23), the rotation start flag is erased from a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb24).

  If it is determined in step Sb22 that it is not determined that all reels have reached constant speed rotation for the first time, that is, although the reels under rotation control have reached constant speed rotation, a rotation error occurs in step Sb12 Is detected and accelerated again to constant speed rotation in the step of Sb17, and when the constant speed rotation is reached again or when the rotation start flag is erased in the step of Sb24, it is set in the RAM 41c. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed based on the valid timer (Sb25), reception of the stop operation is set to valid for the reel that is performing rotation control (Sb26). When the reception of the stop operation is already set to be effective for the reel on which the rotation control is being performed, the effective state is maintained.

  Then, after the acceptance of the stop operation is set to be valid in the step of Sb26, it is determined whether or not a valid stop operation is detected for the reel under rotation control (Sb27), and no valid stop operation is detected. When it is determined, the process returns to the step of Sb4, the steps of Sb4 to Sb27 are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until a valid stop operation is detected.

  Thereafter, when a valid stop operation is detected in the step of Sb27, after the stop operation related process 1 is executed in a state where the timer interrupt is prohibited in the step of Sb20 (Sb28), the timer interrupt is permitted. Is set (Sb29), and stop operation related processing 2 is executed (Sb30). In stop operation related processing 1, detection is performed in the step of Sb 27 based on the operation status of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R updated by the previous timer interrupt processing (main), the rotation state of the reel based on the rotation state information, etc. The reel under rotation control corresponding to the effective stop operation identified is identified, and the number of steps from the reel reference position at that time on the reel motor of the reel corresponding to the stop operation detected in the step of Sb 27 (stop A process of specifying the number of steps to be an operation position and initializing an effective timer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to start counting of an elapsed time after a valid stop operation is detected in the step of Sb26. Etc. Further, in the stop operation related process 2, a process of setting the reception of the reel stop operation corresponding to the valid stop operation detected in step Sb27 to be invalid is performed. The stop operation related process 1 is a process for performing various controls based on the information updated by the previous timer interrupt process (main), while the stop operation related process 2 is a timer interrupt process (main). It is processing to perform various control without being based on the information updated by.

  Then, after the stop operation related process 2 is completed in the step of Sb30, the timer interrupt is set again to be prohibited (Sb31), and the reel rotation stop process is executed (Sb32). In the reel rotation stop process, a stop control table corresponding to the reel on which the stop operation specified in the step Sb30 is performed is selected, and the stop operation position specified in the step Sb30 is referred to with reference to the stop control table. The number of steps at the stop position corresponding to the number of steps is specified, the number of sliding frames is calculated based on the number of steps at the stopping position and the current number of steps of the reel motor, and the number of sliding frames is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. To do. The number of sliding symbols set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is then referred to in the processing related to the rotation control of the reel motor in the timer interrupt processing, and the number of sliding symbols, that is, the number of steps corresponding to the stop position specified by the stop control table. All the phases are excited and the reel is stopped.

  Then, after the reel rotation stop process is executed, the stop control table setting process described later is executed (Sb33), and the stop control table is set for the remaining reels under rotation control. After executing the stop control table setting process, it is determined whether or not the reel in which the stop operation is detected in step Sb27 is stopped (Sb34), and if it is determined that the reel is not stopped, It waits until the reel stops, and when it is determined that the reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not an effective stop operation has been performed for all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (Sb35). When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are not stopped, the process returns to the step of Sb2, and the control of the steps of Sb2 to Sb27 is executed for the remaining reels not stopped.

  When a valid stop operation is performed for all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and it is determined in the step of Sb 35 that all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have stopped, after executing the timer interrupt waiting process (Sb36), the input / output error check process is executed (Sb37). In the input / output error check process, as in the step of Sb5, an input error and a payout error are detected. Then, if at least one of the insertion error and the dispensing error is detected in the input / delivery error check process in the step of Sb37, or if the input / delivery error flag is set in the step of Sb7, the input / delivery error occurs. (Sb38) and error processing is executed (Sb39). In the error processing, the control waits in an error state that disables the game so as not to proceed. Thereafter, the error process is terminated by releasing the error state by a reset operation.

  In this embodiment, when the input / output error flag is set in step Sb7 and it is determined that an input / output error has occurred in step Sb38, error processing is executed in step Sb39, that is, reel 2L. When a loading / unloading error is detected during rotation control of 2C, 2R, error processing based on the detection of the loading / unloading error is performed after all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. Although the configuration is such, the main control unit 41 may be configured to execute an error process when the input / output error is detected by the input / output error check process. Further, for errors other than insertion / withdrawal errors, an error process may be performed when an error is detected, or an error process may be performed after the reel rotation control is completed.

  After determining that there is no insertion / withdrawal error in step Sb38, or after the error processing in step Sb39 is completed, whether or not the third stop switch is in operation, that is, the third stop switch It is determined whether or not the stop switch is turned off and the stop switch is in the off state (Sb40). If the stop switch is being operated, the process waits until the operation is finished. Then, after determining that the stop switch is not being operated, a stop command for all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is completed, and a game end command that can specify that the game ends is set in the command queue (Sb41). . Note that the game end command set in step Sb40 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the normal command transmission process executed in the next timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, the stop control table setting process executed by the main control unit 41 in the reel control process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the stop control table setting process, first, whether there is an unstopped reel or not, that is, whether there is a reel whose rotation control is continued without a valid stop operation being performed. It is determined (Sd1). Then, if there is an unstopped reel, execute timer interrupt waiting processing (Sd2), set the timer interrupt to be enabled, and wait until timer interrupt processing (main) is performed once. Then, after setting the timer interrupt to be prohibited (Sd3), the stop control table setting process is performed for one reel for which the rotation control is continued (Sd4), and the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed is calculated. Set the identifiable stop control table.

  Then, after the stop control table setting process is completed for one reel, it is determined whether or not the stop control table setting process has been performed for all unstopped reels (Sd5), and the stop control table setting process is performed. If there are no unstopped reels, the process returns to the step of Sd2, and after executing the timer interruption waiting process, through the step of Sd3, the stop control table is set for the remaining reel in the step of Sd4. Perform processing to set the stop control table.

  When it is determined in step Sd5 that the stop control table has been set for all unstopped reels, or when it is determined in step Sd1 that there are no unstopped reels, stop control table setting processing is performed. End and return to the reel control process.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes the reel control processing after the start of the game to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and then the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Stands by until the detection of an effective stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, thereby stopping the control of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel at a predetermined stop position and stopping the rotation of all the reels. It is configured to determine whether or not a specific event that may have caused an abnormality has occurred while repeatedly performing control until at least one or more reels have been rotated.

  In such a configuration, after the stop operation is performed while the reel is rotating, if it is determined whether or not an event related to an abnormality has occurred during a period in which the stop control to stop the rotation of the reel is performed, Since extra processing is performed during the period in which the stop control is performed, there is a possibility that the target reel of the stop control may stop at an unintended stop position.

  On the other hand, after the main control unit 41 of this embodiment performs the reel rotation start processing for starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the reel control processing, the main control unit 41 of the effective stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R It stands by until the operation is detected, and the reel rotation stop processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed by detecting the stop operation of the effective stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the reel rotation start In a period of waiting until the operation of the effective stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the processing, the abnormality determination processing is performed to determine whether or not a specific event that may cause an abnormality has occurred. Therefore, in the state that occupies most of the rotation of the reel, the specific event can be determined, while the reel is detected after the operation of the effective stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Since abnormality determination processing is not executed during the period until the rotation of the reel is stopped by the rotation stop processing, the load during the processing related to the stop of the reel is reduced, and therefore extra processing is performed during stop control of the reel. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reel from stopping at a position where the target reel of stop control is not intended.

  In the reel control process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is one of the abnormality determination processes during a period of waiting until an effective operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation start process. By executing the insertion / dispensing error check process as described above, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that an abnormality related to the insertion of the medal from the medal insertion unit 4 has occurred based on the output of the insertion medal sensor 31. In the state that occupies the majority, the abnormality relating to the insertion of medals can be determined as a specific event, but the reel rotation is stopped by the reel rotation stop process after the operation of the effective stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. During this period, the input / output error check process is not executed, so the processing load related to reel stop is reduced. By extra processing during the stop control of Le is performed can be prevented that the subject reel stop control will be stopped reel unintended position.

  In the reel control process, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is one of the abnormality determination processes during a standby period until an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R effective after the reel rotation start process is detected. As a result of executing the input payout error check process, it is determined based on the output of the payout sensor 34c whether or not there is a possibility that an abnormality relating to the payout of the medal by the hopper unit 34 has occurred. In the state where it is possible to determine an abnormality relating to the payout of medals as a specific event, until after the operation of the effective stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the reel rotation is stopped by the reel rotation stop processing. During the period, since the input / output error check process is not executed, the load during the process related to reel stop is reduced. By extra processing during the stop control of Lumpur it is made possible to prevent the target reel stop control will be stopped reel unintended position.

  In the reel control process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is one of the abnormality determination processes during a period of waiting until an effective operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation start process. As the rotation error check process is executed, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that an abnormality related to the rotation of the reel has occurred based on the output of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R. In the occupied state, an abnormality relating to the rotation of the reel can be determined as a specific event, and the period from when the operation of the effective stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected until the reel rotation is stopped by the reel rotation stop processing Since the rotation error check process is not executed in this case, the processing load related to the stop of the reel is reduced, so stop control of the reel Reel can be prevented from being stopped by the reel targeted unintended position stop control by unnecessary process is performed.

  In the reel control process, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is one of the abnormality determination processes during a standby period until an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R effective after the reel rotation start process is detected. As the door open check process is executed as it is determined whether or not the output state of the door open detection switch 25 has changed, the door open detection switch 25 is a specific event in the state that occupies most of the rotation of the reel. In the period from when the operation of the effective stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected to when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the reel rotation stop processing, while it can be determined whether or not the change in the output state occurs. Since the door opening check process is not executed, the processing load related to reel stop is reduced, so extra processing is performed during reel stop control. Target reel stop control by Rukoto it is possible to prevent the stopped reel unintended position.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment executes the reel control process in the main process, and periodically interrupts the main process while executing the timer interrupt process (main). After performing the reel rotation start process to start the rotation of 2L, 2C, 2R, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed while waiting until the operation of the valid stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Each time it is executed, an abnormality determination process is executed to determine whether or not a specific event has occurred. Therefore, an abnormality determination is made during a period of waiting until a valid stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R operation is detected. Since it is not necessary to always execute processing, the processing load can be reduced.

  After performing the reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the reel control process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment detects a stop operation of the effective stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Thus, the control for stopping the reel is performed by performing the reel rotation stop processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel and the control for stopping the reel is repeatedly performed until the rotation for all the reels is stopped. Since the abnormality determination processing is executed during the period until the effective stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected when there is a reel still rotating after being stopped, the reel is under stop control. Specific events can be determined while reducing the load on

  Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured to execute the input payout error check processing, the rotation error processing, and the door open check processing as the abnormality determination processing, and after the reel rotation stop processing is performed and the reel is stopped. Since the abnormality determination processing is executed in the period until the stop operation of the effective stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected when there is a reel still rotating, the load during stop control of the reel is reduced. Meanwhile, it is possible to determine whether an abnormality relating to the insertion of medals, an abnormality relating to the payout of medals, an abnormality relating to the rotation of the reel, or a change in the output state of the door opening detection switch 25 as a specific event.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment, when a valid stop operation is detected in the reel control process, after the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, the reel that is still performing the rotation control remains. Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, the abnormality determination process is executed, and it is determined whether or not the stop operation has been performed until a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous stop operation was detected. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the acceptance of the next stop operation is set to be valid, and the abnormality determination process and the stop operation are performed each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. The system is configured to repeatedly perform the control to stop the corresponding reel until the rotation of all the reels is stopped by waiting while performing the determination of whether or not, and detecting the effective stop operation. The operation is detected The abnormality determination process is executed even during a period from when the reception of the next stop operation is validated to a later period, in which it is not determined whether or not the stop operation has been performed. Can determine the event.

  In particular, in the reel control process, when the acceptance of the next stop operation is validated, the valid stop operation is detected based on the activation timer, and then the acceptance of the next stop operation is validated. It is determined whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the reception of the next stop operation is enabled, so that a valid stop operation is detected and the reel is stopped. Although the time until it is stopped varies depending on the number of sliding symbols at stop (0 to 4 in this embodiment), regardless of the number of sliding symbols, the next stop after a valid stop operation is detected The period until activation of the reception of the operation can be made constant. Then, the main control unit 41 determines abnormality every time the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed even during a period from when the valid stop operation is detected until the reception of the next stop operation is validated. Since the process is performed, it is possible to determine a specific event also in the relevant period.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to execute the input payout error check processing, the rotation error processing, and the door open check processing as the abnormality determination processing, and does not determine whether the stop operation has been performed. Also during the period, since the abnormality determination process is executed, an abnormality relating to the insertion of the medal, an abnormality relating to the payout of the medal, an abnormality relating to the rotation of the reel, or a change in the output state of the door opening detection switch 25 occurred as the specific event Whether or not can be determined.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes reel control processing in the main processing while periodically interrupting execution of the main processing to execute timer interrupt processing (main), and in reel control processing, the reels are processed. Stops every time timer interrupt processing (main) is executed while waiting for detection of a valid stop operation after performing reel rotation start processing to start rotation of 2L, 2C, 2R Since it is determined whether or not an operation is detected, it is not necessary to constantly determine whether or not a stop operation is detected during a period in which a valid stop operation is detected, so that the processing load can be reduced. .

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to execute the timer control process (main) by periodically interrupting the main process while executing the reel control process in the main process. , After starting rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, in a state where the timer interrupt is disabled and the timer interrupt is disabled, based on predetermined information updated by the timer interrupt processing (main) If all the reels under rotation control are rotating at a constant speed, and if it is determined that all the reels are rotating at a constant speed, a process to validate the stop operation is executed. And determining whether or not an effective stop operation has been detected, and when an effective stop operation is detected, identifying which reel the stop operation corresponds to, and identifying the specified reel Corresponding to For the motor, a stop operation for performing a process of specifying the number of steps from the reel reference position at that time (the number of steps to be the stop operation position) based on predetermined information updated by the timer interrupt process (main) Since the related process 1 is executed, these processes are executed in a series of prohibited states in which the timer interrupt is prohibited and the predetermined information is not updated by the timer interrupt process (main). The timer interrupt process (main) serving as a reference can be matched in each process executed in a series of prohibited states.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment sets the timer interruption to be prohibited when a valid stop operation is detected after starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the reel control process. With the timer interrupt disabled, the number of steps of the reel motor at the present time updated by the timer interrupt process (main) and the number of steps of the stop operation position of the reel specified when the stop operation is performed Based on the above, the number of sliding frames is identified from the stop control table, and the reel rotation stop process is executed to stop the corresponding reel based on the number of sliding frames, and then the reels that are under rotation control remain. In addition, since the stop control table setting process for setting the stop control table for those reels is executed, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed during the execution of these processes, It is possible to prevent the control of these processes is interrupted unintentionally, never these processes is complicated.

  In the present embodiment, from the time when the main control unit 41 determines that all the reels under rotation control are rotating at constant speed rotation, the stop operation related process 1 is ended after a valid stop operation is detected. The time period until the main control unit 41 executes the reel rotation stop process, and the time period when the process of setting one stop control table is performed is less than the time interval at which the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. Even if the timer interrupt process (main) is set to the prohibited state during this period, it affects the control performed by the timer interrupt process (main), for example, the control of the excitation of the reel motor, etc. There is no such thing.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the timer interrupt process (main) to be prohibited, and then determines whether or not all the reels under rotation control are rotated at a constant speed. Is activated at a constant speed, the stop operation is validated, and after a valid stop operation is detected, the stop operation related process 1 is executed, and after the stop operation related process 1 ends, the timer interrupt process From the process of canceling the prohibition of (main), that is, from the process of determining the constant rotation of the reel to the process of enabling the stop operation and the process of detecting the effective stop operation, until the stop operation related process 1 is executed The control is executed in a series of timer interruption prohibited states. For example, when a valid stop operation is detected, the timer interruption prohibited state is once released, and then the stop operation related processing 1 is performed. When running Fine timer interruption by to set the prohibition may be configured to divide the prohibited state of the set of timer interrupts in a plurality. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to execute the timer interrupt process (main) between these processes, so that the execution of the timer interrupt process (main) is not restricted more than necessary. .

  As described above, in the configuration in which the series of timer interruption prohibited states is divided into a plurality of parts, for example, the prohibited state is divided into the first prohibited state and the second prohibited state, and the reel is rotating at constant speed. In the first inhibition state, and processing for determining whether or not the reel is rotating at a constant speed based on the fact that the reel is rotating at a constant speed, and a valid stopping operation is detected In the first inhibition state, the timer interruption performed immediately before the first inhibition state is performed by executing the process of determining whether or not the stop operation related process 1 in the second inhibition state. When it is determined that the reel is in the rotating state based on the rotation state information updated in the process (main), the stop operation can be validated, while in the second prohibited state, the second operation can not be performed. That were performed just before the prohibited state Since the stop operation position can be specified based on the information related to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R updated by the main interruption process (main), the number of steps from the reel reference position, etc. During processing, the timer interrupt processing (main) serving as a reference can be matched.

  Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the reel rotation start process before setting the reception of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be effective in the reel control process, Stop control table for performing stop control on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R by executing the reel effect using the reel in the reel rotation start process and executing the stop control table setting process after the end of the reel effect Is set.

  In such a configuration, since the stop control table is set after the end of the reel effect, the stop control table may not be set in time when the reel is not moved to the predetermined constant speed rotation after the reel effect. There is a possibility that the activation of the stop operation may be delayed.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment executes the reel rotation start process before setting the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the reel control process. In the reel rotation start process, a reel effect is executed. As the reel effect, a first reel effect that stops the reel at a specific position and a second reel effect that does not stop the reel at a specific position are executed. When the first reel effect is executed in the reel rotation start process, the stop control table setting process is executed after the end of the first reel effect to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. When the control table is set and the second reel effect is executed, the stop control table setting process is executed before the second reel effect is executed. Since the stop control table is set for all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when the first reel effect is executed, the reels until the stop operation is validated when the first reel effect is ended. It is necessary to perform acceleration control in order to achieve constant speed rotation, and even if the stop control table is set after the end of the first reel effect, acceleration control is also performed. While the activation of the stop operation is not delayed as described above, when the second reel effect is executed, that is, the control for accelerating to make the reel rotate at a constant speed after the end of the second reel effect is performed. If less than the reel effect is required, the stop control table is set before the end of the second reel effect, that is, the stop control table is set before the end of the second reel effect. By complete and can be prevented from being delayed enabling stop operation by setting the stop control table.

  Further, when the first reel effect is executed, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes stop control table setting processing after the end of the first reel effect, and each reel 2L, 2C in the game. Since the stop control table for performing stop control for 2R and 2R is set, the area of the RAM 41c for setting the stop control table for stopping the reel along with the first reel effect and the stop control for stopping the reel in the game The area of the RAM 41c for setting the table can be a common predetermined area.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 causes the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to stop at the end of the first reel effect so that predetermined symbols are aligned with the payline LN, and thereafter accelerates the reels to constant speed rotation. When it is made to be, it is constitution which makes each reel 2L, 2C and 2R start delaying at random and starts rotation sequentially, but as the 1st reel effect, the constitution which makes the combination of specified design stop without aligning with payline LN And the control for delaying the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at random is not performed, and the reels in the stopped state along with the end of the first reel effect are at the same timing as the normal start of rotation. It is also possible to start up and accelerate to constant speed rotation, and even in such a configuration, when the first reel effect is executed as in the present embodiment, the end of the first reel effect is achieved. In the structure for setting the stop control table after, it is never delayed enabling stop operation more than necessary by setting the stop control table.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when executing the first reel effect, the main control unit 41 executes the stop control table setting process after the end of the first reel effect, and all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The stop control table is set for the game, but the setting of the stop control table may be started for the game after the control of the reels using the stop control table in at least the first reel effect is finished. For example, when the control to stop the combination of predetermined stop symbols on the payline LN even during the first reel effect is finished, the first reel is set by starting the stop control table setting process for the game. The stop control table may be set in parallel with the control of the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the second reel effect is executed, the main control unit 41 executes the stop control table setting process before starting the second reel effect, The stop control table is set for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, but the main control unit 41 may be configured to execute the stop control table setting process at least before the end of the second reel effect. The stop control table may be set during execution of the reel effect, that is, in parallel with control of the second reel effect.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b in the stop control table setting process, and the timing at which the stop operation is performed for each rotating reel. By setting another sliding frame number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c so that it can be specified, a stop control table is created and set in advance before a stop operation is performed on the rotating reel. The setting process may be a process for setting the stop control table in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in advance before the stop operation becomes valid for the rotating reel, and the stop control table stored in the ROM 41b is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A configuration in which the stop control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by copying to the ROM 41b. A configuration in which the stop control table stored in the compressed state is expanded and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to set the stop control table, and a part of the stop control table stored in the ROM 41b is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The stop control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by duplicating or expanding and setting, according to the timing when the stop operation is performed without referring to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b. A configuration in which a stop control table is created by searching and specifying a stop position that can be stopped and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for all stop operation timings, and set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in advance. A reference stop control table stored in the ROM 41b is stored in the RAM 41c. After setting to a predetermined area, a part of the stop control table is changed according to the game situation etc. to create a stop control table and set in advance in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and a combination of these structures is stopped. The control table may be created and set.

  In the reel rotation start process in the reel control process, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment determines whether or not to perform the reel effect, and when it is determined that the reel effect is not performed, all the reels 2L and 2C. After starting the control for accelerating 2R to a predetermined constant speed rotation, a stop control table setting process is executed to set a stop control table for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since the stop control table is set before 2R becomes constant speed rotation, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be promptly activated after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R become constant speed rotation. .

  In the embodiment, when it is determined that the reel effect is not performed in the reel rotation start process, the main control unit 41 starts control for accelerating all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Thereafter, a stop control table is set for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. However, when it is determined that no reel effect is to be performed, after all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate, a predetermined control table is set. It is sufficient that the stop control table is set for the reel under rotation control until acceleration to constant speed rotation. When it is determined that the reel effect is not performed, the stop control table under rotation control is determined. After performing the setting, a configuration for executing a control for accelerating all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to a predetermined constant speed rotation, a control for accelerating the reels to a predetermined constant speed rotation, and a rotation control in progress And processing for setting the stop control table Lumpur may be configured to run in parallel.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can execute, as reel effects, a second reel effect in which the variation mode at the time of accelerating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is an aspect different from that of the normal game. In the reel rotation start process at step 2, in the case of executing the second reel effect, the stop control table setting process is executed before the end of the second reel effect, and the stop control table for all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, even if the reels are rotated at a constant speed immediately after the end of the second reel effect, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be immediately activated.

  In the reel control process, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment starts rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and then determines that the acceleration of all the reels has been completed and has reached constant speed rotation. After an acceleration completion command that can specify that the reel has been accelerated is set and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, in the reel control process, after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate When a rotation error check process is executed and a rotation abnormality of any reel is detected, a re-acceleration manual process is executed to accelerate the corresponding reel again, and then it is determined that the reel has been rotated at a constant speed. In this case, the command is not transmitted without setting the acceleration completion command. Therefore, when the acceleration completion command is received on the sub-control unit 91 side, an abnormal rotation of the reel is caused. It is possible to specify that the first acceleration is completed after the game is started, not the completion of the acceleration again, and the sub-control unit 91 first sets all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to the constant speed rotation based on the acceleration completion command. It is possible to execute an effect (for example, an instruction of the first stop operation) accompanied by the becoming.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is based on the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game in which a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell) is won in the internal lottery. When the ART lottery to be performed is won, the reel effect is executed as the ART start effect in the game after the sign period has elapsed, that is, the internal lottery is performed in the game before the game that executes the reel effect. Since the reel presentation can be executed in response to the winning lottery winning, the ART lottery is performed as a specific condition established in the game prior to the game that executes the reel presentation, that is, predetermined by the internal lottery. If the lottery subject combination is won, the trend after the game can be noticed.

  In this embodiment, the specific condition established in the game prior to the game for executing the reel effect means that the predetermined lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery prior to the game for executing the reel effect However, it is sufficient if there is a condition established in the game prior to the game for executing the reel effect, for example, that a predetermined number of games have been played by the game for executing the reel effect, and a game for executing the reel effect The combination of a predetermined symbol in a plurality of games before is stopped on the payline LN, and the winning of the lottery performed independently of the internal lottery in the game prior to the game for executing the reel effect is won Etc. Alternatively, the reel effect may be executed when a predetermined number of games elapse after a specific condition is satisfied, or after another game is satisfied after the game where the specific condition is satisfied, the reel effect is executed. The structure to do may be sufficient.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the ART lottery is won, the reel effect is executed as ART start effect in the game after the admonition period has elapsed, and the reel is moved to a specific position as the reel effect. Although the first reel effect for stopping is applied, the second reel effect for not stopping the reel at a specific position may be applied as the reel effect, or even such a configuration. When a predetermined lottery winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the trend after the game can be noticed.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs an ART possibility suggestion effect lottery in a game in which a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell) is won in the internal lottery. When the ART possibility suggesting effect lottery is won, the reel effect can be executed as the ART possibility suggesting effect in the game, so that a predetermined lottery target role is won in the internal lottery as a predetermined condition. The trend of can be noticed.

  In this embodiment, when an ART possibility suggesting effect lottery is performed based on the fact that a predetermined lottery subject is won in the internal lottery and the ART possibility suggesting effect lottery is won, the ART possibility suggesting effect lottery is performed. In the game in which the internal lottery was triggered, the reel effect is executed as the ART possibility suggesting effect. The reel effect as the ART possibility suggesting effect is a predetermined condition in the game that performs the reel effect. It may be executed based on the fact that the condition is established, or it may be executed based on the satisfaction of the conditions (results of winning of the ART lottery etc.) other than the internal lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is won, in the game winning the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery, the reel effect is executed as the ART possibility suggestion effect, and the reel Although the second reel effect which does not stop the reel at a specific position is applied as the effect, the first reel effect which stops the reel at a specific position may be applied as the reel effect. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to trends after the game by establishing that the predetermined lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery.

  When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment wins an ART lottery performed based on the fact that a predetermined lottery role (in this embodiment, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell) is won in the internal lottery In the game in which the reel effect can be executed as the ART start effect after the precursor period elapses, and in the game in which a predetermined lottery target role is won in the internal lottery, an ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is performed, When the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery is won, the reel effect can be executed as the ART possibility suggestion effect in the game, and the ART start effect is executed in the game won the ART possibility suggestion effect lottery. When doing this, the execution of the ART possibility suggesting effect is restricted and only the ART start effect is executed. In a situation where the reel production is determined to be executed in advance based on the winning of the predetermined lottery target in the internal lottery, the predetermined lottery target winning in the internal lottery was further won as a predetermined condition. By limiting the reel effect based on this, the control associated with executing the reel effect does not become complicated.

  Also, as described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment executes the stop control table setting process in the reel control process, and sets the stop control table for performing the stop control for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Configuration.

  In such a configuration, when a stop operation of one reel is performed in a state where a plurality of reels are rotating, after the stop of the reel on which the stop operation is performed, the stop control table is further set for the remaining reels. If this is done, there is a risk that the setting of the stop control table for the remaining reels may not be in time after stopping of one reel, or the activation of the stop operation may be delayed.

  On the other hand, when the effective stop operation is detected in the reel control process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the stop control table setting process, and the remaining rotation control is still performed. After setting the stop control table for the reels and thereafter determining that all the reels have not stopped, control is performed to detect the stop operation for the remaining reels, so any of the plural reels may be changed during the change. When the stop switch corresponding to one reel is operated, the stop control table is set for the reel under another rotation control before the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped, and the stop control table is set. It is possible to prevent the effectiveness of the stop switch from being delayed.

  In the stop control table setting process executed in the reel control process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment determines whether or not there is a non-stopped reel, and if there is a non-stopped reel, it is not stopped. The process of setting the stop control table for one of the reels is sequentially performed on all the non-stoped reels, whereby any one of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled to rotate. When the corresponding stop switch is operated, the stop control table of the other two reels under rotational control is set before the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped, and either of the two reels under rotational control When the stop switch corresponding to the reel of is operated, before the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped, the stop control of the reel under another one of the rotation control Since setting the Buru, set by the stop switch 8L of stop control table In either situation, 8C, that enabling 8R is delayed it can be prevented.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment executes the reel control process in the main process, and periodically interrupts the main process while executing the timer interrupt process (main). It is configured to execute a table setting process to set a stop control table for reels under rotation control. In the control table setting process, the system waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process ( Each time (main) is executed, the control for setting the stop control table for one reel under rotation control is repeatedly executed to set the stop control table for all reels under rotation control. The control is not complicated by the timer interrupt processing (main) being executed unintentionally during the period in which the setting processing is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the stop control table for one reel under rotation control each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed in the control table setting process executed in the reel control process. The process of setting the stop control table for all the reels under rotation control is executed by being divided for every one reel under rotation control by repeatedly executing the control to set. The process of setting the stop control table for all the reels under rotation control may be divided into a plurality of processes so that one process is completed in a time less than the time interval at which the process (main) is executed. For example, the process of setting the stop control table for one reel under rotation control is divided into a plurality of steps, and timer interrupt processing (main) is performed every time one step is completed. After row, by repeating the control to execute the processing of the next step for all the reels in rotation control it may be configured to set the stop control table. Even in such a configuration, the control is not complicated by executing the timer interrupt process (main) at an unintended timing during the period in which the stop control table setting process is performed.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment performs a freeze lottery when a predetermined lottery target combination (in this embodiment, strong cherries and weak cherries) is won in the internal lottery, and the stop freeze is elected in the freeze lottery In this case, when the stop switch corresponding to one of the reels is operated during the rotation control of the plurality of reels, the delay processing is performed to delay the activation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel under another rotation control. It is possible to execute, and in the reel control processing, when the stop operation by the effective stop switch is detected, control is performed to stop the reel corresponding to the stop operation, and the other reels under rotation control After executing the stop control table setting process, the delay process is executed, that is, the delay process is executed based on winning the freeze lottery. In this case, since the setting of the reel stop control table in the other rotational control before starting the delay processing, after completion of the delay process, it can be enabled promptly stop switch operation.

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

  As shown in FIG. 17, the special part of the winning combinations includes two types of bonus: big bonus (hereinafter referred to as big bonus as BB) and regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as regular bonus as RB). The BB is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned with the pay line LN at RT0 to RT4. When a BB is won, it shifts to a big bonus in which each game is controlled to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) described later. The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB will be a prize when the combination of "blue 7-red 7-red 7" is complete on the pay line LN at RT0-4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that one of the winning combinations has won six times or 12 games have been completed. As shown in FIG. 21, until winning a prize after winning BB or RB, it is controlled at RT4, and after a big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) ends, it is controlled at RT3. The Rukoto.

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

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

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

  The middle watermelon is a prize when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned with the payline LN in any gaming state, and five medals are paid out when the middle watermelon wins in any gaming state . The right-down watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and five medals are awarded when the right-down watermelon wins in any gaming state. Will be paid out. The combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” can be aligned with the ineffective line LM <b> 3 by aligning the combination of the symbols that make up the downward-sloping watermelon with the pay line LN.

  Corner Cherry 1 is awarded when the combination of “Red 7-Bell-Bell” and “BAR-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. When winning a prize, one medal is paid out. The corner cherry 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “red 7-bell-replay a” and “BAR-bell-replay a” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. When Cherry 2 wins, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 19, among the winning combinations, replaying players include middle replay, right-up replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall fall replay, red 7 complete replay, red 7 missing replay, blue 7 complete replay, blue 7 Drop Replay included.

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

  When the combination of "Replay b-Blue 7-Replay a" that composes the red seven-piece replay is aligned with the pay line LN, the combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" can be aligned with the ineffective line LM2. In addition, the combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" can be aligned with the ineffective line LM4 by aligning the combination of "Cherry a-blue 7-replay a" that composes the blue seven-piece replay with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the transition point is "Replay a-Cherry a-Bell", "Replay a-Cherry b-Bell", "Replay a-Plum-Bell", "Replay b-Cherry a-Bell" "Replay b-Cherry b-Bell", "Replay b-Plum-Bell", "Replay a-Bell-Cherry a", "Replay a-Bell-White 7", "Replay a-Bell-BAR", " Replay a-Bell-Plum "," Replay b-Bell-Cherry a "," Replay b-Bell-White 7 "," Replay b-Bell-BAR "," Replay b-Bell-Plum "," Bell-Cherry " a-Cherry a "," Bell-Cherry a-White 7 "," Bell-Cherry a-BAR "," Bell-Cherry a-Plum "," Bell-Cherry b-Cherry a "," Bell-Cherry b- White 7 "," bell-chi Combination of Lee b-BAR, Bell-Cherry b-Plum, Bell-Plum-Cherry a, Bell-Plum-White 7, Bell-Plum-BAR, Bell-Plum-Plum When RT0, RT2 and RT3 are aligned with the winning line LN, the process shifts to RT1. In the present embodiment, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are won, and the upper bell, which is the first stop except for the reel serving as the prize condition for the middle bell, is missed. In this case, the transfer outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

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

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

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

  The normal replay, the replay GR1 to 6, the replay GR11 to 16, and the replay GR21 to 26 are combinations of the roles shown in FIG. In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between Replays GR1 to 6, Replays GR11 to 16, and Replays GR21 to 26, they may be simply referred to as push order replay.

  In this embodiment, when the pushing order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 28, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the kind of pushing order bell and the stopping order. For example, when the left bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 8) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is made the first stop, the combination of middle bells is stopped at the payline LN. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is at the first stop or in the stop order in which the right reel is at the first stop, either the combination of the upper bell 1 or the upper bell 8 or the transition result is Stop on the payline LN. The same applies to the left bell 2 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, as shown in FIG.

  Specifically, when the pushing order bell is won and the stop operation of the reel for which the middle bell is to be won as the first stop is performed, the bell symbol is stopped at the middle of the reel, and then the remaining As the reel stop operation is performed, the "bells" are also stopped at the middle stages of the remaining reels, and the combination of middle bells is aligned with the pay line LN.

  On the other hand, when the pushing bell is elected and a reel other than the reel that the middle bell wins as the first stop is operated, the first stop reel and the second stop reel are elected. The upper bell (in the case of the left bell, "Replay a" or "Replay b" for the left reel, "Cherry a", "Cherry b" or "Plum" for the middle reel, and for the right reel “Cherry a”, “White 7”, “BAR” or “Plum”) can be stopped at the middle stage, and when the two reels stop, the winning upper bell can be stopped at the winning line LN Situations (If left bell 1, "Replay a-Cherry a / Cherry b-Rotating", "Replay a-Rotating-Cherry a / White 7 / BAR", "Replay b-Plum-Rotating" , “Replay b-during rotation-plum”), and if the stop operation of the third stop reel is performed at a timing at which the winning upper bell configuration symbol can be pulled in, the middle stage of the third stop reel Stop the design symbol of the upper bell that has been won, align the combination of the upper bell that has won the winning line LN, and at a timing other than the timing when it is possible to pull in the design symbol of the upper bell that is won If the stop operation has been performed, the “bell” is stopped at the middle stage of the third stop reel, and the combination of the transition outputs (if the left bell is 1, “replay a-cherry a / cherry b-bell”, “Replay a-Bell-Cherry a / White 7 / BAR”, “Replay b-Plum-Bell”, “Replay b-Bell-Plum”) are aligned with the winning line LN. Also, when the two reels have stopped, it is impossible to stop the winning upper bell on the payline LN (If it is the left bell 1, "Replay b-Cherry a / Cherry b-Rotating", " If Replay b-Rotating-Cherry a / White 7 / BAR, "Replay a-Plum-Rotating," "Replay a-Rotating-Plum", the timing at which the stop operation of the third stop reel was performed Stop the "bell" in the middle of the third stop reel regardless of the third stop reel, the combination of the transition (If the left bell 1, "Replay b-Cherry a / Cherry b-Bell", "Replay b-Bell- Cherry a / White 7 / BAR ”,“ Replay a-Plum-Bell ”,“ Replay a-Bell-Plum ”) are aligned with the winning line LN. Further, when the transition result is aligned with the pay line LN, combinations of “other than bell-bell-bell”, “other than bell-bell-bell”, and “other than bell-bell” are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, even if stop operation is performed in any stop order, the transition outcome can be stopped, and even when stop operation is performed at any timing, the transition is surely performed. The configuration is such that there is no timing for avoiding the turnout, and if the type of push order bell is unknown, it is possible to intentionally avoid stopping the transition turn.

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

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, as shown in FIG. 29, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, when the replay GR1 (middle replay + promotion replay) is won and the stopping operation is performed in the left middle right stopping order, the combination of the promotion replays is stopped at the pay line LN, and the stopping order other than left middle right When the stop operation is performed at step S2, the combination of middle replays is stopped at the pay line LN. The same applies to the replays GR2 to GR6, and as shown in FIG. 29, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. Therefore, when winning replays GR1 to 6 in RT1, the promotion replay is won by being operated in the stopping order according to the type, but if the type is unknown, the stopping order according to the type is intentionally selected. If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promoted replay. However, if the stop order does not match, RT1 is maintained. In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the promotion replay wins at an equal rate and shifts to RT0. Therefore, no matter what stop order the player performs the stop operation, Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

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

  Therefore, when the replays GR11 to GR16 are won in RT0, the special replay is won by being operated in the stopping order according to the kind, but if the kind is not known, the stopping order according to the kind is intentionally Can not be selected, and if the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to middle replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning middle replay and match the stop order corresponding to special replay If it does, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay, but if the stop order corresponding to the middle replay and the stop order corresponding to the special replay do not match, the fall fall replay wins and moves to RT1 May end up. In the present embodiment, regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed, the middle replay is won at an equal ratio, RT0 is maintained, the special replay is won, the transition to RT2, and the fall replay is won. Since the process shifts to RT1, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming extremely disadvantageous regardless of the stop order in which the player performs the stop order.

  Further, in this embodiment, RT0 is maintained when replay GR11, 12 is won at RT0, when replay GR13, 14 is won at RT0, and when replay GR15, 16 is won at RT0. The stop order (first stop reel) for winning a replay and the stop order (first stop reel) for winning a special replay moving to RT2 are different. In addition, when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained is the same, but when the replay GR11 is won and the replay GR12 The order of stopping (first stopping reel) for winning special replay to shift to RT2 differs from when winning is selected. The same applies to the case where the replay GRs 13 and 14 are won at RT0 and the replay GRs 15 and 16 are won at RT0. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the middle stage replay in which RT0 is maintained is specified, the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 from the stop order cannot be specified.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR21 to GR23 are won, as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, when the replay GR21 (red 7 match replay + red 7 drop replay + promotion replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel or the middle reel is made the first stop, the red 7 match replay or When the combination of the red 7 drop replay is stopped at the pay line LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop, the combination of promotion replay is stopped at the pay line LN. The same applies to the replays GR22 and GR23, and as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For this reason, when the replays GR21 to 23 are won in RT2, the red 7 match replay or the red 7 drop replay is won by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is unknown, the type is intentionally It is not possible to select the stop order according to, and if the stop order matches, you can maintain RT2 by winning a red 7 match replay or red 7 drop replay, but if the stop order does not match The promotion replay may win and move to RT0. In the present embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the player can stop in any stop order because the red 7 match replay or the red 7 drop replay is won at an equal ratio and maintains the RT2. Even if the operation is performed, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR 24 to 26 are won, as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, in the case where the replay operation is performed in the order of stopping the left reel or the middle reel as the first stop when Replay GR 24 (Blue 7 Match Replay + Blue 7 Drop Replay + Promotion Replay) is won, Blue 7 Match Replay or When the combination of blue 7 drop replay is stopped at the pay line LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop, the combination of promotion replay is stopped at the pay line LN. The same applies to the replays GR 25 and 26, and as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. Therefore, when winning replays GR24 to 26 in RT2, the blue 7 match replay or the blue 7 drop replay is won by being operated in the stopping order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the type is intentionally It is not possible to select the stop order according to, and if the stop order matches, you can maintain RT2 by winning a blue 7 match replay or a blue 7 drop replay, but if the stop order does not match The promotion replay may win and move to RT0. In the present embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the player stops in which stop order since the blue 7 match replay or the blue 7 drop replay is won at an equal ratio and maintains RT2. Even if the operation is performed, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, control is made to either RT0 to 4 or a bonus (RB, RB in BB). RT0 shifts by winning a promotion replay at RT1 and RT2. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 by stopping a downturn replay or transition stop, or transitions to RT2 by a special replay win, or a special part is won And it complete | finishes by transferring to RT4. The payout rate of medals per game is over 100% by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation notification, and is 100% or less when the navigation notification is not performed. The RT1 shifts by RT0, RT2, and RT3 due to the fall of the fall replay play or the stop of the transition appearance. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT1, the RT1 ends by transitioning to RT0 by winning of the promotion replay or transition to RT4 by winning of the special part. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. RT2 shifts by winning a special replay at RT0. Then, regardless of the number of games after transitioning to RT2, RT2 transitions to RT0 by winning a promotion replay, transitions to RT1 by stopping transition transition, or transitions to RT4 by winning a special part That's it. The payout rate of medals per game is over 100% by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation notification, and is 100% or less when the navigation notification is not performed. RT3 shifts to the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, regardless of the number of games after the shift to RT3, the shift RT3 is ended by shifting to RT1 by stopping the transition number or shifting to RT4 by winning the special part. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. RT4 shifts by winning special roles (BB, RB) in RT0-3. Then, the RT 4 ends with the special part that triggered the transition to the RT 4 wins and shifts to the bonus (BB or RB) regardless of the number of games after the transition to the RT 4. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% both when the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification and when the navigation notification is not performed. RB shifts due to RB winning in RT4. Then, the RB ends when 12 games are digested or the game is won six times. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%. BB shifts by winning BB at RT4. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the BB exceeds the prescribed number (316 in the present embodiment) regardless of the number of games after the transition to the BB. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

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

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

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the notification target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and the first internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 By transmitting the second internal winning command and the pushing order command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect. The notification target combination according to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when pushing RT, push order bell, when replaying GR11 to 16 when pushing RT, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. It is a pushing order bell. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute navigation effects. In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, by changing the lighting mode of the game assist indicator 12, notification is made in a discriminable stop order that is advantageous for the player. The aspect of the navi notification will be described in detail later.

  In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, in the case of notifying the stop order of the left middle, the right, “123” (the left reel indicates the first stop, the middle reel indicates the second stop, and the right reel indicates the third stop) 8L. A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Also, as a navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of stop switches such as “left middle right!” (The left reel indicates the first stop, the middle reel indicates the second stop, and the right reel indicates the third stop). Is output. In addition, when notifying the stop order of making the left reel the first stop, it indicates the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop). Display stop order images. Also, as a navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of stop switches such as “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) is output To do. In addition, the above-described stop order image is displayed particularly when the replay GR 21 to 26 is won in RT 2 and the red 7 match replay, red 7 drop replay or blue 7 match replay, and blue 7 drop replay announces the stop order in which the win is achieved. In addition to the above, an image prompting the user to stop at the timing of aiming at red 7 and blue 7 is displayed on each reel, and the stop operation at that timing is prompted. The mode of the navi effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to those using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be performed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in the RT1, the stop notification in which the promotion replay is won is notified in a distinguishable manner. When one of the replays GR11 to GR16 is won at RT0, the stop order in which the middle replay or the special replay is won is notified distinguishably. Further, when any one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won in RT2 and the number of guaranteed games to be described later remains, the stop order in which the red seven-piece replay, the red seven drop replay is won is notified distinguishably. When one of the replays GR24 to 26 is won in RT2 and the number of guaranteed games to be described later remains, the stop order in which the blue 7 match replay and the blue 7 drop replay are won is notified distinguishably.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win a promotion replay at RT1 and shift to RT0, or win a middle bell at RT0 by performing stop operations in the order of stop according to the navigation effect. Win middle replay and maintain RT0, make special replay win and shift to RT2, avoid falling replay, win middle bell, and avoid halting transition To be able to win a red 7 match replay, a red 7 drop replay, a blue 7 match replay, a blue 7 drop replay in RT2 and maintain the RT2, to win the middle bell, avoid stopping the transition appearance it can.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls to ART (a state controlled by AT at RT0) when lottery conditions are satisfied (in this embodiment, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells are won). ART lottery to determine whether or not. In addition, the main control unit 41 can control a precursor period that suggests the possibility of winning the ART lottery for a predetermined period (the number of games), and determines the length of the precursor period according to the result of the ART lottery. A lottery will be drawn. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery and controls the ART when the precursor period determined by the precursor period lottery has elapsed.

  When controlling to ART, first to AT. After starting control of AT, the state until it transfers to RT0 is also called a preparation state. The main control unit 41 executes navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. Under the present circumstances, in RT1 the navigation notification is targeted when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, and the navigation notification of the stop order for winning the promotion replays when the replays GR1 to 6 are won is notified by the navigation notification. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after transitioning to the preparation state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, so eight medals can be reliably acquired by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. It becomes possible.

  The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state by the promotion replay winning at RT1, and starts control of the ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 sets the predetermined game number as the number of remaining games of ART allocated to the RAM 91 c, and starts counting the number of remaining games of ART. After ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell, so that it is possible to surely obtain eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. As a result, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition and stopping the fall replay and avoiding transition to RT1. In addition, when the extra state lottery described later is not won, the stop order for winning the middle stage replay when the replays GR11 to 16 are won is notified by the navigation notification, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. This makes it possible to maintain the RT0 by winning the middle stage replay.

  Further, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and when the remaining number of games becomes 0, the AT control is terminated. As a result, the navigation alert will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid stopping the transition at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it will be impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay at the time of winning the replays GR11-16. By shifting to RT1 by stopping or falling replay, the control of a series of AT and ART is ended.

  In addition, after the start of ART, if the drawing conditions (watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, common bell won) are established before the number of remaining games becomes 0, it is determined whether to add the number of ART games Add lottery. When the winning lottery is won, the ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed, and the number of games won by the ART game number lottery is added to the number of remaining ART games.

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

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

  In the added state, the stop notification order of winning red 7 replay or red 7 dropout replay is notified by the navigation notification when winning replays 21 to 23 until reaching the guarantee game number, and blue 7 replay or the time of winning replays 24 to 26 is blue Since the stop order for winning the blue 7 drop replay is notified by the navigation notification, by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, the termination of the RT2 due to the promotion replay prize, that is, the end of the added state is avoided and red 7 Replays, Red 7 Drop Replays, Blue 7 Replays or Blue 7 Drop Replays can be awarded to add more games to the number of ART remaining games than other prizes. Further, after reaching the guarantee game number, the navigation alert is not executed when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, so it becomes impossible to avoid the promotion replays when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, and the promotion replays are won The transition to RT0 is ended by this, and the addition state ends, and counting of ART and the number of ART games is resumed.

  Further, in the additional state, regardless of whether or not the guarantee game number is reached, the stop order for winning the middle bell at the time of winning the push order bell is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. As a result, eight medals can be obtained with certainty, and stoppage of the transition outcome can be avoided and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

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

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

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

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

  In such a configuration, even if the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified by the navigation notification, the stop order for shifting from the notified stop order to RT2 may be specified, and the stop for maintaining RT0 may be specified. Even though the order was notified, there was a risk that the operation was intentionally performed in the stop order to shift to RT2.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, RT0 is maintained when replays GR11 and 12 win at RT0, when replay GR13 and 14 win at RT0, and when replay GR15 and 16 win at RT0. The stop order for winning middle middle replays and the stop order for winning special replays to shift to RT2 are different. Furthermore, when replays GR11 and GR12 are won in RT0, the middle round replays for which RT0 is maintained are all stopped. The order is the same, but the stop order for winning the special replay that moves to RT2 is different between the case where the replay GR11 is won and the case where the replay GR12 is won. The same applies if Replay GR15 or 16 is won Going on. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning middle stage replays in which RT0 is maintained by navigation notification is specified, it is impossible to specify the stop order for winning special replays from RT2 to RT2. Thus, when the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified, it is possible to prevent the stop order to be shifted to RT2 from being specified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay GRs 11 and 12 win at RT0, the stop order for winning the middle replay, in which RT0 is maintained, is the same, but the replay GR12 wins and the replay GR12 Not only the stop order to win the special replay that shifts to RT2 differs from the winning case and the stop order to win the special replay, the fall replay wins, which is more disadvantageous for the player than RT0. If the replay GRs 13 and 14 are won in RT0, the same applies to the case in which the replay GRs 15 and 16 are won in RT0. For this reason, by specifying the stop order for winning the middle replay, in which the RT0 is maintained by navigation notification, even if the stop order for winning the special replay is narrowed down, the stop operation is performed outside the notified stop order. As a result, there is a possibility that a disadvantage may be caused to the player. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a stop operation in the notified stop order.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order of the reels is applied as an operation mode for winning middle replay with RT0 when winning replays GR11 to 16 and as an operation mode for winning special replay moving to RT2. The timing of the stop operation may be applied, or a combination of the stop order and the timing of the stop operation may be applied.

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

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

  Also, RT2 is advantageous to the player in that it is more likely to be advantageous to the player than RT0 in that there is a high possibility that the number of ART games will be added, that is, there is a high possibility of giving advantageous benefits to the player. However, for example, a configuration that is advantageous to the player in terms of a high probability of winning a specific combination, a high probability of winning a specific combination, and a high medal payout rate may be used.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, in RT0, the display result maintaining RT0, the display result transitioning to RT2, and the display result transitioning to RT1 are all applied as the display results transitioning to RT1. The display result may be a display result in which a small combination wins, or a display result in which no combination wins.

  Next, the control content of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery subject, and a lottery subject that may be carried over, that is, a special winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special role is set, A lottery target that is not carried over, that is, a general winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general winning is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the special part winning number table, when none of the special roles have won, that is, the winning number of the missing is "0", and the winning number of BB is "1", which is RB. The winning number is assigned "1".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, in the general combination winning number table, “0” is set as the winning number when none of the general winning combinations is won, that is, in the case of losing, and the winning number of the normal replay is “1”. “The winning number for replay GR1 is“ 2 ”, the winning number for replay GR2 is“ 3 ”, the winning number for replay GR3 is“ 4 ”, and the winning number for replay GR4 is“ 5 ” , Replay GR5's winning number is "6", Replay GR6's winning number is "7", Replay GR11's winning number is "8", Replay GR12's winning number is "9", Replay The winning numbers of GR13 are "10", the winning numbers of replay GR14 are "11", the winning numbers of replay GR15 are "12", and the win number of replay GR16 is "13", replay GR21 The winning number is "14", the winning number for replay GR22 is "15", the winning number for replay GR23 is "16", and the winning number for replay GR24 is "17", the winning number for replay GR25. “18” is assigned, and “19” is assigned as the winning number of the replay GR 26. In addition, “20” is assigned to the winning number of the strong cherry, “21” is assigned to the winning number of the weak cherry, and “22” is assigned to the winning number of the watermelon. The winning number for left bell 1 is “23”, the winning number for left bell 2 is “24”, the winning number for left bell 3 is “25”, and the winning number for left bell 4 is “ “26” is the winning number of the middle bell 1, “27” is the winning number of the middle bell 2, “28” is the winning number of the middle bell 3, “29” is the winning number of the middle bell 4 , “30” is the winning number for right bell 1, “31” is the winning number for right bell 2, “32” is the winning number for right bell 3, “33” is the winning number for right bell 4 The number is "34", and the common bell winning number is "35".

  As described above, in the special combination winning number table and the general combination winning number table, the lottery target combination for the internal lottery and the winning number are set in correspondence with each other.

  In the present embodiment, when the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery process, and when any one of the special role and the general role is won in the internal lottery, The winning number corresponding to the lottery target combination for which the winning is determined is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and when no winning combination is won, the winning number corresponding to the losing is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general winning combination is cleared every time one game is finished, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special winning combination is maintained until the winning special winning combination is won, and the winning special winning combination is won It is cleared.

  After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes an internal winning command setting process, and based on the internal winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command The command is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). 41 stores the MODE indicating that it is the first internal winning command in the first byte when storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, and the transmission winning for the special part is made in the second byte EXT. Stores the number.

  In the step Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is obtained (Sf4), and the obtained winning number is less than 2 Whether or not there is (Sf5), less than 20 (Sf6), less than 23 (Sf7), less than 35 (Sf8), sequentially determined and obtained It is determined which of a plurality of predetermined ranges in which the number is in advance.

  If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, if the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is not less than 2 and it is determined in step Sf6 that it is less than 20, that is, if the winning number is one of 2 to 19, 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). When it is determined that the winning number is not less than 20 in step Sf6 and is less than 23 in step Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is The transmission selection number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in step Sf7 that the winning number is not less than 23 and it is determined in step Sf8 that it is less than 35, that is, if the winning number is any of 23 to 34, the winning number for transmission is used. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). If it is determined in step Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9).

  Then, after the transmission winning number of the general combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps of Sf9, Sf10, and Sf11, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. When storing the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating that it is the second internal winning command in the first byte, and stores the general role in the second byte EXT. Stores the winning number for transmission.

  After the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue in step Sf10, the internal winning command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

  Thus, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is set as the winning number for transmission, and the first including the winning number for transmission is included. Set the internal winning command of in the command queue.

  Further, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0, 20, 20, 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number, and a second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 20, 20 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, The winning number by internal lottery can be specified based on the transmission winning number included.

  On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning is selected. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number in the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the second predetermined range (2 to 19) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2 to 19) It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  In addition, when the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning is selected. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thus, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  The first internal win command and the second internal win command set in the internal win command setting process of this embodiment are then sent to the sub control unit 91 by executing timer interrupt process (main). Are sequentially transmitted.

  Although the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to transmit a command composed of 2 bytes to the sub control unit 91, the form of the command shown in the present embodiment is an example, and other data You may use a form. Further, in the present embodiment, the command is configured by 2-byte signals, but these commands may be configured by 1-byte signals or signals of 3 bytes or more.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to transmit a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command composed of 2 bytes to the sub-control unit 91. Although the configuration includes a winning number for transmission in the byte, the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example, and other data forms may be used. For example, the first internal winning command, the second internal winning command Each winning command is composed of a 3-byte signal, and the configuration in which the winning number for sending a special role or the winning number for sending a general role is included in the third byte, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command. It may be configured by one signal composed of 3 bytes, and a transmission number for special role transmission may be included in the second byte, and a transmission number for general role transmission may be included in the third byte.

  In this embodiment, the winning combinations of the special winning combination and the general winning combination are separately allocated, that is, the special winning combinations corresponding to the special winning combinations (BB, RB) and the special winning combinations in the special winning combination number table. In the general character winning number table, it is configured to set the winning number of the general character according to the type and the cancellation of the general character, and the main control unit 41 selects the special character winning number and the general according to the result of the internal lottery. Although the winning number of the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the winning number is assigned without dividing it into the special winning combination and the general winning combination, for example, “BB”, “small winning combination”, “BB + winning simultaneously A configuration may be adopted in which winning numbers are assigned to small winning combinations (for example, BB + strong cherry etc. shown in FIG. 23) as one lottery target combination. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41 c according to the result of the internal lottery, and the special role and the small winning combination are won based only on the one winning number. It is possible to perform predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.).

  Next, the control contents of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described based on FIG. 32, FIG. 34 and FIG.

  In the present embodiment, navigation numbers (0 to 9) capable of identifying the stop order of the reels by the navigation notification are assigned in advance, and the notification target roles among the lottery target roles are assigned the navigation numbers in advance for each type. A navigation number table in which navigation numbers for each type of lottery object combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

  As shown in FIG. 34, 0 indicates the standard push order (in the present embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is made the first stop) as the navigation number, and the stop order in which the left reel 2L is made the first stop, that is, the left 1 shows 1 stop, 2 stops the middle reel 2 C as the first stop, ie 2 shows the middle first stop, 2 stops the right reel 2 R the first stop, 3 shows the right first stop, 3 the first stop The left reel 2L, the second stop as the middle reel 2C, the third stop as the right reel 2R 4 indicating the stop order, the first stop as the left reel 2L, the second stop as the right reel 2R, the third stop as the middle reel 2C 5 indicates the stop order, 1st stop indicates the middle reel 2C, 2nd stop indicates the left reel 2L, 3rd stop indicates the stop order 6R, and the first stop indicates the middle reel 2C, the second stop 7 indicates the stop order, with the right reel 2R and the third stop the left reel 2L. 8 shows the stop order in which the stop is right reel 2L, the second stop is left reel 2L, and the third stop is middle reel 2C, the first stop is right reel 2R, the second stop is middle reel 2C, and the third stop is left 9 indicating the stop order for the reel 2L is set.

  In this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is set to the first stop is applied as the standard push order specified by the navigation number 0, but the standard push order is disadvantageously advantageous for the player. As long as they are in a standard push order, other stop orders may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the navigation number table, the navigation number is set for each kind of notification target role among the lottery target roles, and the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3 and the left bell 4 “1”, “1”, “1”, “2”, “2”, “3”, “2”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “4” Is set, “4” for replay GR1, “5” for replay GR2, “6” for replay GR3, “7” for replay GR4, and “replay GR5”. “8” is set, and “9” is set for the replay GR6.

  In addition, for replay GR11-16, a navigation number is set according to the winning situation of the above-described extra lottery. When the extra lottery is not won, navigation number 1 is set for replay GR11 and replay GR12. For replay GR13 and replay GR14, navigation number 2 is set, for replay GR15 and replay GR16, navigation number 3 is set, and when the addition lottery is won, navigation number is set for replay GR11 and replay GR16. 2 is set for the replay GR12 and the replay GR13, and the navigation number 1 is set for the replay GR14 and the replay GR15. Further, navigation numbers 1 and 2 are set for replay GR21 and replay GR24, navigation numbers 1 and 3 are set for replay GR22 and replay GR25, and navigation numbers 2 and 3 are set for replay GR23 and replay GR26. .

  In addition, the navigation number is not set for the normal replay, the strong cherries, the weak cherries, the watermelons, and the common bell, which are not the notification target roles among the lottery target roles.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 wins the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the start operation is performed and when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. A push order command setting process for setting a push order command according to the number in the command queue is executed, and a push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, in the push order command setting process, first, after acquiring the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process (Sg1), the predetermined area of the RAM 41c Whether or not the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT) with reference to a predetermined flag indicating whether the navigation notification is set or not Is determined (Sg2). If it is determined in step Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is confirmed based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. (Sg5), and if the winning combination is not confirmed in the winning line LN, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sg6).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation notification is in the state at step Sg2, or when it is determined at step Sg5 that the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is determined, it is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number table (see FIG. 32), the navigation number corresponding to the winning combination of the general winning combination acquired in the step Sg1 is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  At this time, if it is specified that the replays GR1 to GR6 are winning based on the internal winning numbers, the stop order in which the combination of the promotion replays is stopped on the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. The indicated navigation number is set as the transmission navigation number. In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to GR16 have been won, and that it is not decided that the winning lottery has been won, the combination of middle replays is selected to the payline LN according to the kind of the winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped is set as a transmission navigation number. In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to GR16 have been won, and it is specified that the winning lottery has been won, the combination of special replays in the pay line LN according to the kind of the winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped is set as a transmission navigation number.

  In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, one of red 7-match replay, red 7 miss-replay, blue 7-match replay, and blue 7 miss-replay depending on the type of the winning role A navigation number indicating a stopping order in which the combination of the above can be stopped on the pay line LN is set as a transmission navigation number. In the present embodiment, in the navigation number table, two navigation numbers corresponding to the replays GR21 to 26 are set, but the main control unit 41 selects either one selected by lottery. Set the navigation number as the sending navigation number.

  When it is specified that the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 have been elected based on the internal winning number, the middle bell is selected according to the type of the winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stopping order in which the combination is stopped on the pay line LN is set as the transmission navigation number.

  After the transmission navigation number is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step of Sg3 or Sg6, the push order command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission navigation number (Sg4). When storing the push order command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating the push order command in the first byte, and stores the transmission navigation number in EXT of the second byte.

  After the push order command is stored in the command queue in step Sg4, the push order command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment is advantageous for the player when the navigation notification is being performed by executing the push order command setting process when the start operation is performed. If a push order command that can specify the stop order is set in the command queue and navigation notification is not being executed, it is impossible to specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player, and the standard for the player disadvantageously and advantageously A command for specifying the order of pressing is set in the command queue.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the push order command setting process every time the stop operation is performed, thereby stopping the pay line LN even when the navigation notification is not being performed. Is determined, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is set in the command queue.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is, for example, a case where the gaming state is RT1 and the replay GR1 is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed by executing the push order command setting process. When none of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the promotion replay and the middle stage replay can be stopped, but it is not determined which combination will be stopped, so the standard navigation number (“0”) Is set as the transmission navigation number, and the push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. In addition, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, the promotion replay and the middle replay can still be stopped, and it is not determined which combination will stop, so the standard navigation number ("" 0 ") is set. When the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop and then the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, only the promoted replay can be stopped by the subsequent stop of the right reel 2R, and the combination to stop is confirmed. Therefore, even when navigation notification is not performed, a navigation number ("4") that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player (stop order for winning the promotion replay) is the transmission navigation number. It is set. When a reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped in the first stop, after the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, and when a reel other than the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, the subsequent stop Regardless of the order, only middle replay can be stopped, and the combination to be stopped is determined, so even if navigation notification is not performed, the navigation number can be used to specify the order of suspension advantageous to the player. 4 ") is set as the transmission navigation number.

  Further, even if the replay state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed, and any of the replays GR2 to 6 is won, either of the promotion replay and the middle replay is played in the same manner as when the replay GR1 is won. When it is not determined whether to stop, a push order command including a standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and it is advantageous for the player when it is determined which role of promotion replay or middle replay stops. A push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying a specific stop order is set.

  Further, for example, when the replay state is RT0 and the navigation notification is not performed, the replay GR11 is won, and when none of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the middle replay, the special replay, Although the fall replay can be stopped, it is not determined which combination will be stopped, so the standard navigation number ("0") that cannot specify the stop order of the replay GR11 is set as the transmission navigation number. The push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, only the middle stage replay can be stopped, and the combination to stop is fixed. Therefore, even if the navigation notification is not performed, the stop advantageous to the player A navigation number (“2”) that can specify the order (stop order in which special replays are won) is set as the transmission navigation number. Also, when the middle reel 2C is stopped as the first stop, it is determined that only the special replay is stopped, so the navigation number ("2") that can specify the stop order advantageous to the player is sent When the right reel 2R is stopped as the first stop and the right reel 2R is stopped, it is determined that only the fall replay is stopped. Therefore, a navigation number ("2") that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player. ) Is set as the transmission navigation number.

  In addition, when the game state is RT0 and navigation notification is not performed and the replay GR12 to 16 is won, any of the middle stage replay, special replay, and fall fall replay is performed in the same manner as when the replay GR11 is won. When it is not determined whether the combination will stop, a push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and it is determined which combination of middle replay, special replay, and fall replay will stop In addition, a push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying a stop order (stop order for winning special replay) which is advantageous for the player is set.

  Further, even if the replay state is RT2 and the navigation notification is not performed, even if the replay GRs 21 to 26 are won, the red 7 match replay, the red 7 dropout is performed similarly to the case where the replay GRs 1 to 6 are won. When it is not decided which of the roles of Replay, Blue 7 Match Replay, Blue 7 Drop Replay, and Promotion Replay is to be stopped, the push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and which role is set. When it is decided whether to stop, it is possible to specify the stop order (red 7 match replays, red 7 drop replays, blue 7 match replays, blue 7 drop replays stop order) which is advantageous for the player. Push order commands including are set.

  Further, when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are won in a state where navigation notification is not performed, the same as when the replay GR 1 to 6 or the replay GR 21 to 26 is won. If it is not determined which of the middle bell and upper bell 1 to 8 stops, the push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and which of the stops is stopped When is determined, a push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying a stop order (stop order for winning a middle bell) advantageous to the player is set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 does not control the AT, and when the notification target role is won, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order that is advantageous to the player at the timing determined for the player. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify an advantageous stop order is set and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The timing at which an advantageous stop order is determined is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed in the three-choice roles (replay GRs 11 to 16 and replay GRs 21 to 26 of the push-order replays), and the six-choice roles ( In the replays GR1 to GR6), the first stop operation is performed, and it is the timing when it is determined that the player is not stopped in the advantageous role or the timing when the second stop operation is performed.

  The push order commands set in the push order command setting process of this embodiment are sequentially transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter.

  When the sub control unit 91 specifies that the navigation notification is being performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command described above. In addition, perform nabi rendition. When the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation effect, the winning of the notification target combination is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than “0” based on the push order command. That is, when it is determined that the pressing order advantageous to the player is other than the standard pressing order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image indicating the stopping order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command. Display on. In the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image that suggests a role that may be won based on the second internal winning command. At this time, for example, when the push order bell is elected as the notification target role, by displaying the image of “bell”, it is possible to win the push order bell, and the push order replay is won. If there is, the type of replay GR that may be won is identified based on the gaming state (RT0 to RT3) on the main control unit 41 side identified based on the gaming state command or the like, and the identified replay By performing effects according to the roles included in the GR (for example, promotion replay in replay GR1-6, special replay in replay GR11-16, red 7 replay or blue 7 replay in replay GR21-26) It is possible to suggest the possibility of winning a role that is advantageous for the disabled.

  Further, as an effect according to the combination included in the replay GR in the navigation effect, for example, even when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are won in the internal lottery, in the internal winning command transmission process on the main control unit 41 side, Although “2” indicating any one of the replays GR 1 to 6, 11 to 16, and 21 to 26 will be uniformly set as the winning number for transmission of the winning command, the sub control unit 91 Replay GRs 21 to 26 are selected by the fact that the winning number for transmission is “2” based on the internal winning command and that the gaming state is RT2 based on the gaming state command or the like. Together with an image showing the stop order corresponding to the navigation number specified based on the push order command and red 7 replay or Included in the replays GR21 to 26 by displaying an image that suggests the possibility of winning the blue 7 replay (in this embodiment, an image that prompts a stop operation at the timing when red 7 and blue 7 are aimed at each reel) It is possible to perform an effect according to a role that is advantageous to the player among the roles (in the present embodiment, a role with a high average number of games won by ART game number lottery).

  Next, the control content of the winning determination command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, a winning number (0 to 65) is assigned in advance for each special winning combination and special winning combination, and a winning number table in which a winning number is set for each winning combination is predetermined in the ROM 41b. It is stored in the area.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a winning number is assigned for each type of winning combination, that is, for each combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN, and “Replay a-Cherry a-Cherry a” on the upper bell 1 is “ “1” is “Replay a-Cherry a-White 7”, “2” is “Replay a-Cherry a-BAR”, “3” is “Replay a-Cherry b-Cherry a” “4” is assigned to “Replay a-Cherry b-White 7”, “5” is assigned to “Replay a-Cherry b-BAR”, and “6” is assigned to “Replay a-Cherry a— “7” is assigned to “Plum”, “8” is assigned to “Replay a-Cherry b-Plum”, and “Replay a-Plum-Cherry a” of the upper bell 3 is assigned “9” to “Replay a” -"Plum-White 7", "10" is "Replay a “Plum-BAR” is assigned “11”, “Replay a-Plum-Plum” of the upper bell 4 is assigned “12”, and “Replay b-Cherry a-Cherry a” of the upper bell 5 is “13” is “Replay b-Cherry a-White 7”, “14” is “Replay b-Cherry a-BAR”, “15” is “Replay b-Cherry b-Cherry a” “16” is assigned to “Replay b-Cherry b-White 7”, “17” is assigned to “Replay b-Cherry b-BAR”, and “18” is assigned. “-Plum” is assigned “19”, “Replay b-Cherry b-Plum” is assigned “20”, “Replay b-Plum-Cherry a” of the upper bell 7 is assigned “21”, “Replay” b-plum-white 7 "Is," replay b- plum -BAR "is," 23 "is assigned," replay a- plum of the upper bell 8 - plum "is," 24 "has been assigned.

  The middle bell "Bell-Bell-Bell" is assigned "25", and the right-down bell "Replay a-Bell-Red 7" is "26", "Replay a-Bell-Replay a" "27" is assigned, "Replay b-Bell-Red 7" is assigned "28", and "Replay b-Bell-Replay a" is assigned "29".

  Further, “30” is assigned to “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” of the middle stage watermelon, and “31” is assigned to “bell-watermelon-cherry b” of the right-down watermelon. In addition, "red 7-bell-bell" of corner cherry 1 is assigned "32" and "BAR-bell-bell" is assigned "33", and "red 7-bell-replay" of corner cherry 2 is assigned. “34” is assigned to “a”, and “35” is assigned to “BAR-bell-replay a”.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the middle replay "Replay a-Replay a-Replay a", "36" is assigned, and for "Replay b-Replay a-Replay a", "37" is assigned, and the upper right replay is reproduced. “Bell-Replay a-Red 7” is assigned “38”, “Belle-Replay a-Bell” is assigned “39”, and “Bell-Replay a-Replay a” of the promoted replay is “40”. The “Bell-Red 7-Cherry a” is assigned “41”, “Bell-Red 7-watermelon” is “42”, and “Bell-Red 7-Plum” is “43”. "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a" is "44", "Bell-Watermelon-Watermelon" is "45", "Bell-Watermelon-Plum" is "46", "Bell-Cherry" “a-Cherry a” is “47”, “Bell-Cherry a- “48” is assigned to “squid”, “49” is assigned to “bell-cherry a-plum”, and “replay a-replay a-bell” of special replay is assigned “50” to “replay b-replay”. “51” is assigned to “a-bell”.

  In addition, "52" is assigned to "Replay b-Blue 7-Replay a" of Red Seven Match Replay, and "53" of "Replay a-Blue 7-Replay a" of Red 7 Drop Replay is "Replay “a-watermelon-replay a” is “54”, “replay a-cherry a-replay a” is “55”, “replay b-watermelon-replay a” is “56”, “replay b” -"Cherry a-Replay a" is assigned "57", "Silmon-Blue 7-Replay a" of 7 sets of Blue Replay is assigned "58", and "Watermelon-Watermelon-Replay with 7 drops of Blue 7 Replay "a" is "59", "watermelon-cherry a-Replay a" is "60", "Bell-Blue 7-Replay a" is "61", "Bell-watermelon-Replay a" is , "62", "Belt-Chi" Lee a- replay a "," 63 "is assigned.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, “64” is assigned to “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” of BB, and “65” is assigned to “blue 7-red 7-red 7” of RB. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 responds to the combination of symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed. A winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination on the winning line LN is stopped, and the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped. If it is determined, the winning number table corresponding to the combination of symbols constituting the stopped winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c with reference to the winning number table, while the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination If it is determined that the stop has not stopped, "0" indicating an out is set as a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the winning determination processing is ended.

  Then, after executing the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 executes a winning determination command setting process for setting a winning determination command capable of specifying a winning number in the command queue.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the winning determination command setting process, a winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is based on the winning number. Are stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning a prize determination command setting process is ended. When storing the win determination command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating that the win determination command is in the first byte, and stores the win number in the second byte EXT.

  The prize determination command set in the prize determination command setting process is sequentially transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter.

  As described above, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes the winning determination command setting process to set the winning determination command including the winning number, A winning determination command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the winning determination command setting process of the present embodiment, a winning determination command including the winning number set in the RAM 41c in the winning determination process is set in the command queue, so that a special command or the like that can specify the winning number is used. The processing load can be reduced without performing the conversion process.

  In the present embodiment, since a winning number is assigned for each type of winning combination and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b, the sub-control unit 91 that has received the winning determination command including the winning number is based on the winning number. Thus, it is possible to specify a combination of symbols stopped on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and execute an effect.

  The conventional slot machine is configured to include a game control unit that controls a game and an effect control unit that controls an effect, and the game control unit generates an internal lottery result when a predetermined notification target combination is won. In response to this, it is determined whether or not to perform control to the AT where navigation notification to notify the operation procedure of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player is executed, and to perform control to the AT, navigation notification is performed and the internal lottery result Regardless of whether or not the AT is controlled by the AT, the internal winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit, and the effect control unit specifies the internal lottery result based on the internal winning command and controls the game. In the case where the unit is controlled to the AT, the navigation effect for notifying the player of an advantageous operation procedure is executed based on the specified internal lottery result.

  In such a configuration, the effect control unit can identify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. By doing so, an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result is specified from the internal winning command even though it is not determined to control to the AT in the game control unit, and the operation procedure is There is a possibility of being notified by the production control unit.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment uses the first internal winning command and the general combination that can specify the winning situation of the special role as the internal lottery result as the internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. The second internal winning command capable of specifying the winning status is set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, the AT controls Regardless of whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but in general, it is not possible to specify a stop order advantageous to the player Since the second internal winning command relating to the role is set, regardless of whether the main control unit 41 controls to the AT, the second internal winning command is used as the internal lottery result. A common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT without specifying an advantageous stopping order for the next player, so that the second internal winning command can be transmitted. Such processing can be simplified, and it is possible to prevent notification of a stop order advantageous to the player by the navigation effect in a state where the sub control unit 91 is illegitimate and not controlled by the AT.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player, by navigation notification according to the notification target combination won by internal winning. The control unit 41 controls the operation mode to be operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings by the navigation notification, the operation mode to operate in any of the plurality of operation orders, and the operation mode by a combination thereof In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 determines that the notification target combination has been won regardless of whether the main control unit 41 controls the AT. By setting the second internal winning command so that the player can not specify an operation mode that is advantageous for the player, the sub control unit 91 can set the second internal winning frame. Advantageous operation mode is not be identified for the player in accordance with the internal lottery result from de.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as notification target roles for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 performs internal lottery in the internal winning command setting process. When the result becomes a notification target combination, a second internal winning command is set so that it is possible to specify whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell, and the sub control unit 91 is selected. The sub control unit 91 can identify whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target role, and the sub control unit 91 It is also possible to perform different effects depending on the type of notification target combination.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment controls the AT to specify the stop order advantageous to the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target in a state where the navigation notification is performed. Since the push order command setting process for setting the push order command which can be performed is executed and the set push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the player can be determined by the sub control unit 91 in the state where the navigation notification is performed. It is possible to perform a navigation effect that informs of an advantageous stop order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes push order replay and push order bell as a notification target combination for executing navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 executes navigation information in push order command setting processing. In the state where the internal lottery result is a push order replay and when it is a push order bell, ie, in the state where the navigation alert is performed, the notification object combination won in the internal drawing is different types, Also, in the case where the stop order advantageous to the player is common, the push order command including the common navigation number capable of specifying the stop order advantageous to the player is set, so that the types of push order commands can be reduced. it can.

  Further, in the push order command setting process, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment specifies the stop order advantageous to the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target in a state where the navigation notification is executed. In the state other than the state where the navigation notification is executed while setting the push order command including the possible navigation number, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target role, it is not possible to specify the stop order advantageous to the player. Since the push order command including the navigation number capable of specifying the standard push order (left first stop) is set, the internal lottery result becomes the notification target role regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. At the same time, the process of setting the push order command including the navigation number can be made common.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to stop the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R step by step every time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the third stop operation is completed. For example, when the push order bell is won, the first stop operation is performed. By being performed, it is determined whether or not the middle bell is to be won, and when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, the first stop operation is performed to determine whether the special replay is achieved or not, and the replay is performed. When GR21-26 is elected, the first stop operation will be performed, so red 7-match replay, red 7 miss replay, blue 7 match replay, blue 7 miss replay will be awarded It is determined whether or not the replay GR 1 to 6 is won, and the second stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the promoted replay is awarded. The main control unit 41 In the push order command setting process, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in a state other than the state where the navigation alert is performed, a stage at which a stop order advantageous to the player is determined, ie, the first stop, the second stop After the stop operation is performed, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify an advantageous stop order for the player according to the internal winning result is set and transmitted, so that the sub-control unit 91 is illegally operated. Even if it is stopped, the sub control unit 91 operates in the stop order advantageous to the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target role while preventing the stop order advantageous to the player to be specified. It is possible to perform the effect corresponding to whether or not.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stops the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the notification target combination is won in a state other than the state where navigation notification is performed in the push order command setting process. Is set, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order advantageous for the player is set, and the push order command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. However, a command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player after the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed and the stop combination is determined is different from the push order command. It may be a command. For example, by transmitting another command including the winning number of the notification target combination won in the internal lottery, it is advantageous for the player based on the type of the notification target combination won. It may be configured to allow identifying stop order, separately may be configured to provide a command containing identifiable navigation ID favorable stop order for the player. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process only when the internal lottery is performed, and then, when the winning combination to be stopped is determined, the stop order advantageous to the player. By setting the process for setting a command that can specify the command, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to execute the push order command setting process when the internal lottery is performed and when the stop operation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is performed, After the winning combination is determined, a pressing order command capable of specifying the stopping order advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 each time the pressing order command setting process is performed. The push order command capable of specifying the stop order advantageous to the player after the winning combination has been determined is only required to be transmitted once at least when the winning combination is fixed. The configuration may be such that the push order command setting process is not executed after the push order command that can specify the stop order advantageous to the user is transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load associated with the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a push order command setting process when an internal lottery is performed and a stop operation is performed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in a state in which navigation notification is performed. In the case of performing navigation notification, the push order command setting process may be executed only when the internal lottery is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a load related to transmission of a push order command by the main control unit 41 in a state where navigation notification is performed.

  When the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs an internal lottery, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM 41 c according to the internal lottery result, and sets the winning number set. The internal winning flag is set, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc. are performed according to the internal winning command as an internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. A first internal winning command that can be specified and a second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the general role are set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The winning number when the notification target combination is won as an internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the winning number of the push order replay as the notification target combination is 2 to 2). 9 and the winning numbers of the push bell are 23 to 34. The consecutive numbers consisting of 23) are assigned, and in the internal winning command setting process, the state is controlled by the AT and the navigation alert is executed In a state other than the above, when the winning number set in the RAM 41c is within the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34), it is possible to specify that it has been notified, but it is advantageous for the player. Since the second internal winning command whose order cannot be specified is set and the set second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, it is determined whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Regardless of the second internal winning command, the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is not specified, so even if the sub control unit 91 is illegitimate, it is controlled by the AT. Advantageous stop order for the player can be prevented from being informed by the navigation performance with no state.

  In addition, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value including a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 determines that the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. The second internal winning command is transmitted because it can be determined whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination. Processing can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes push order replay and push order bell as notification target roles for executing the navigation notice, and the winning number when the internal lottery result becomes the push order replay, That is, consecutive numbers in the first numerical range (2 to 19) are assigned as winning numbers for the internal lottery results of the replay target roles of replays GR1 to 6, replay GR11 to 16 and replay GR21 to 26 and internal lottery results The second numerical value range is used as the winning number when the winning order is belled, that is, the winning number for the internal lottery result is a left bell 1 to 4, a middle bell 1 to 4, and a right bell 1 to 4 lottery target roles. 23-34) are assigned consecutive numbers, the main control unit 41 determines whether the winning number is in the first numerical range or the second numerical value when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination. It is a range Depending on whether a push order replay internal lottery result, since it is possible to determine whether the push order bell, can be simplified processing for setting the second internal winning command in internal winning command setting process.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment has a first state (RT0, RT1, RT2) and a second state (for example, RT1 or RT2 with respect to RT0 as the first state) as the first state. It is possible to control to a plurality of gaming states (RT0 to 4, RB) including RT0 or RT2 for RT1 and RT0 or RT1 for RT2 as the first state. The types of push-to-play replays as notification targets determined in the internal lottery are different (in this embodiment, for example, in RT0, the replays GR1 to GR6, the replays GR1 to 6 and the replays GR21 to GR10 are 26 is not a lottery target role, and in RT1, while replays GR1 to GR6 are lottery target roles, replay GRs 11 to 16 and replay GRs 21 to 26 are lottery target roles. , In RT2, while the replay GR21 to 26 is the lottery target role, the replay GR1 to 6 and the replay GR11 to 16 are not the lottery target roles, but in the gaming state RT0 to 2, the notification target roles to be targeted for internal winning The type is different) The winning number when the internal lottery result is pushed in order replay in the first state, and the internal lottery result becomes pushed in the second state. Since the winning numbers at the time are all assigned to the first numerical range (2 to 19), the internal lottery results are pushed in both the first state and the second state in the internal winning command setting process. A process for determining whether or not the replay is performed can be shared.

  Further, in the internal winning command setting process, when the internal lottery result in the internal winning command setting process is a role other than the notification target combination or in a state not controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 responds to the internal lottery result. When the second internal winning command including the selected winning number (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35 in this embodiment) is set, and the internal lottery result is the push-to-play replay that is the notification target combination, the first The second numerical range (23 to 34) is included when one internal winning number (2 in this embodiment) included in the numerical range (2 to 19) is included and the internal lottery result is a push order bell that is a notification target combination. The internal lottery result is a notification target role in a state not controlled by the AT by setting a second internal winning command including one winning number (23 in this embodiment) included in. Also the notification target role Since the second internal winning command including the winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result is transmitted even if it is the part or the part of the second internal winning, regardless of whether the internal lottery result is the notification target role, the second internal winning Processing to create and send commands can be shared.

  Note that the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, regardless of whether or not the internal winning command setting process is the state controlled by the AT, the notification target combination is Although it is possible to specify that it has been won, it is configured to set the second internal winning command related to the general role so that it is not possible to specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player, but when it is not controlled by the AT When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it is possible to specify that the notification target combination was won, but it is possible to specify the second internal selection according to the general combination so that the stop order advantageous to the player can not be specified. When the command is set while being controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target role, a winning number corresponding to the type of the notification target role won, for example, push order When Replay GR11 wins as a lay, when the internal bell 1 wins as a win number “8” and a push order bell, it is controlled by the AT by setting a second internal win command including the win number “27”. When in the above state, the second internal winning command capable of specifying the type of the notified notification winning combination may be transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, in the state of being controlled by the AT, it is possible to specify the stop order advantageous to the player according to the type of the notification target combination from the win number included in the second internal win command. The control unit 91 can notify of the stop order advantageous to the player by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the winning number of the lottery subject in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command. For example, when the replay GR 21 is won, an effect suggesting the possibility that the red 7 replay included in the replay GR 21 is won can be performed.

  Further, in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may be configured not to execute the push order command setting process and transmit the push order command, and is controlled by the AT by adopting such a configuration. In the state, it is possible to specify the stop order advantageous to the player according to the type of the notification target combination from the win number included in the second internal win command, and the sub control unit 91 side stops the order advantageous to the player. While being able to notify by a navigation effect, the load concerning transmission of the push order command by the main control part 41 can be reduced.

  It should be noted that the winning number for push-to-play replay and the winning number for push-to-belly have only to be set in consecutive numerical ranges, and the first numeric range to which the push-to-play replay winning number is set and push order The second numerical value range in which the Bell winning number is set may be continuous. Even with such a configuration, as in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether the internal lottery result is a notification target combination, the winning number used when performing predetermined control indicates a notification target combination Since the determination can be made based on whether or not the value is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the process, the process for transmitting the second internal winning command can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, 1 to 35 are assigned as the winning numbers for the general combination, and the winning numbers for the push order replay that is the notification target combination are continuously set in the first numerical range (2 to 19). The winning number of the push bell which is the notification target combination is continuously set in the second numerical range (23 to 34), and the winning number of the non-informing target combination is the first numerical range, the second numerical range However, the winning numbers of all non notification target roles may be continuously set in the third numerical range. With such a configuration, whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination, the winning number used when performing predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the second internal winning command, and determine whether the winning number assigned to the non-notifying subject combination is within a predetermined numerical range. Processing can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal winning command transmission processing, the group of notification target roles of the same type (in the present embodiment, the group of push order replay, push order bell) in the internal winning command transmission process. The same transmission winning number (in the present embodiment, “2” for the push replay group, “23” for the push bell group) is set uniformly for each group The second internal winning command including the credit winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command transmission process, the group of notification target roles to which the same winning number for transmission is set is at least When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target role regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, it is possible to specify that the notification target role is won, but it is possible to specify the stop order advantageous to the player. It is sufficient for the player not to play the game, and in the group of the notification target roles of the same type to be drawn in the one game state, a plurality of groups each including one advantageous role for the player is included in each group. It is also possible to divide into groups and set different transmission winning numbers for each of the divided groups. As a result, it is possible to specify whether the notification target combination belonging to any of the plurality of groups has been won on the side of the sub control unit 91, and to perform an effect according to the specified group. As such a configuration, for example, with respect to the push order replay of the present embodiment, the replay GRs 21 to 26 which are the lottery targets in the gaming state RT2 are used for the player (in this embodiment, the red 7 replay and the blue 7 In order to include one replay), the first group (replay GR21 to 23) and the second group (replay GR24 to 26) are divided into different transmissions for the first group and the second group, respectively. By setting the credit winning number (for example, 2A, 2B), the sub control unit 91 sets the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number indicating the first group in the gaming state RT2. By receiving, it is possible to specify that the first group has been won, and to perform an effect that suggests the possibility of winning the red 7 replay. By receiving the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number indicating the second group, it is identified that the second group has been won, and an effect that suggests the possibility of winning the Blue 7 replay. Can be performed, that is, it is possible to perform an effect that more specifically identifies the player's advantageous role.

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

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

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and, for example, can be used together with a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls It may be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets regardless of any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls due to the occurrence of winnings. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out any value.

1 Slot Machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAX BET Switch 7 Start Switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop Switch 12 Game Auxiliary Indicator 41 Main Control 41c RAM
91 Sub control unit 91c RAM

Claims (1)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units that can be variably displayed by moving a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified each is arranged,
In a slot machine capable of generating a display result by stopping variable display of the variable display portion and generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions,
Derivation operation means operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Standby processing means for executing standby processing to wait until the operation of the derivation operation means is determined during movement of the display band;
Stop process execution means for executing a stop process for stopping the display band by determining the operation of the derivation operation means in the standby process;
Return means for returning to the standby process when the moving display band remains after the display band is stopped by the stop processing;
Specific event determination means capable of determining whether or not a specific event that may have caused an abnormality has occurred in a period from the start of movement of the display band to the stop of movement of all display bands When,
Periodic interrupt process execution means for periodically interrupting the process being executed and executing the periodic interrupt process,
Equipped with
The periodic interrupt process execution means updates the operation status of the derivation operation means in the periodic interrupt process,
The standby processing means interrupts the standby process during the standby process and is executed once every time the periodic interrupt process is executed, based on the operation status of the derivation operation means updated in the periodic interrupt process. It is determined whether or not the derivation operation means has been operated;
Determination by the specific event determining unit, while performed once each time the waiting process the periodic interrupt process interrupts the該待machine processing during runs, not performed during the stop process,
In the standby process, after the periodic interruption process executed by interrupting the standby process is completed, it is determined whether the specific event has occurred or not, and then the derivation operation means is operated or not To determine
When returning to the standby process by the return means, it is determined whether or not the specific event has occurred after the return to the standby process and before determining whether or not the derivation operation means has been operated. The slot machine to be done .

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