JP6554710B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, there is known one that sets a value of a gaming state flag when the gaming state is shifted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-045209 A

  However, according to the contents of the cited document 1, since the value of the gaming state flag is not set after the gaming state has shifted, if the gaming state flag is rewritten due to some trouble, the control in the unintended gaming state continues. There is a problem of end up.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing continuation of control in an unintended gaming state.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (eg, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
First control means;
Second control means for performing control in accordance with control information received from the first control means;
With
The first control means includes
Gaming state control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling a gaming state including a first state (for example, RT3) and a second state (for example, RT4) having a degree of advantage different from that of the first state;
Flag setting means (for example, the main control unit 41) for setting a value corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means in the gaming state flag;
Control information generating means for generating control information and storing it in the control information storage area;
Control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the second control means;
Including
The control information generation means generates state control information for generating a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the first control means at a plurality of timings including a first timing and a second timing in one unit game. Including generating means,
The plurality of types of state control information generated at one timing by the state control information generating means are control states that can change between one unit game and another unit game, and the first timing and the first timing in one unit game. Including first state control information that can specify a control state that does not change at two timings, and second state control information that can specify a control state that can change at a first timing and a second timing in one unit game,
The flag setting means includes
A value corresponding to the gaming state can be set in the gaming state flag between the first timing and the second timing in one unit game,
When a transition condition for shifting the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means from a state other than the first state to the first state is satisfied, a value corresponding to the first state (for example, a value corresponding to RT3) is set to the gaming state flag. Set to
When the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is the second state, each time a unit game is performed, a value corresponding to the second state (for example, a value corresponding to RT4) is set in the gaming state flag ,
The second state control information includes information capable of specifying a gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means,
The state control information generating means generates a plurality of types of state control information by common control at any of a plurality of timings .

  According to such a configuration, continuation of control in an unintended gaming state can be suppressed.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
You may make it the winning probability of a re-game win differ according to the said gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, a re-game winning prize is drawn with a probability according to the gaming state.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The second state may be more advantageous to the player than the first state (for example, RT4 has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT3).

  According to such a configuration, unintentional control in a state unfavorable to the player can be suppressed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c) that stores specific data (for example, a special role carry-over flag) that is different from the game state flag and that can specify the second state.
With
The flag setting means may set a value corresponding to the second state in the game state flag in each game in the second state based on the specific data.

  According to such a configuration, the game state flag can be set according to the specific data.

(5) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that controls production based on the control command transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
First processing means (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc24 in FIG. 21) for performing a first process for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, winning a winning combination);
In accordance with the result of the first process, it is determined whether or not to execute control to shift to a specific gaming state (for example, CZ, ART, a state where the number of games is added in the specialization zone, or a freeze state). Second processing means for performing the second processing for performing the first processing after the first processing (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sc25 in FIG. 21);
First processing result command transmission means (for example, the processes of Sc30 and Sc31 in FIG. 21) for transmitting a first processing result command (for example, winning number 1 command and winning number 2 command) that can specify the processing result of the first process. Part to execute)
Second process result command transmission means for transmitting a second process result command (for example, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, extra lottery result command, freeze lottery result command) capable of specifying the processing result of the second process. For example, a portion that executes the processing of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG.
The production control means includes
Specific means for specifying the processing result of the first processing and the processing result of the second processing based on the first processing result command and the second processing result command (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sp4 in FIG. 27) When,
Effect execution means (for example, a part for executing the processing of Sp5 in FIG. 27) for executing the effect according to the specification result by the specification means,
The first process result command transmission means transmits the first process result command after the second process result command transmission means transmits the second process result command (for example, performs the processes of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. 21). The part which performs the process of Sc30 and Sc31 after that).

  According to this configuration, it is possible to make the command finally transmitted regardless of the model.

(6) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of an operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Advantage that is advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). A notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc.) in which an operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for a player) is notified;
Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command, etc.) relating to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) is used as the effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91, etc.). ) Specific control information transmission means (for example, internal winning command setting process)
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) When it becomes the notification target result (for example, notification target combination, etc.), it can be specified that the notification target result has been achieved, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) cannot be specified. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

  According to such a configuration, in the case where the game control means and the effect control means are provided, it is possible to avoid a problem that occurs due to fraud on the effect control means side.

(7) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, the main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of an operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.);
Predetermined to perform predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means Control means;
Advantage that is advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). A notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc.) in which an operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for a player) is notified;
Specific control information for transmitting specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command, etc.) related to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) to the effect control means. A transmission means;
Including
A predetermined numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.) is set as a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) is obtained. ) Are assigned consecutive numbers,
The specific control information transmitting means is configured such that a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is at least the predetermined state in a state other than the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). Although it is possible to specify that the result of the notification target (for example, a role to be notified) is in a numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.), the advantageous operation mode (for example, advantageous for the player) The specific control information (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) that cannot specify the specific stop order or the like may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the result is a notification target result can be determined by whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result. Thus, it is possible to simplify the processing when transmitting the specific control information.

(8) In a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1),
First control means (for example, the main control unit 41);
Second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs control according to the control information received from the first control means;
With
The first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) includes a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, a game) in one unit game (for example, a game). A plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands, etc.) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41) at a plurality of timings including Including state control information transmitting means for transmitting to the second control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91),
A plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing are a first timing (for example, the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, for example). First state control information (for example, control state command 2) that can specify a control state that does not change at the end of the game (for example, a stop order that is advantageous to the player), and a first timing (for example, Second state control information (e.g., control state command) that can specify a control state (e.g., gaming state, etc.) that can change at a second timing (e.g., at the end of the game) and the like. 1)
Including
The state control information transmitting means transmits a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) by common control (for example, control state command batch setting processing) at any timing among the plurality of timings. You may make it do.

  According to such a configuration, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game, the first timing and the first in one unit game A plurality of types of state control information including second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at two timings, and a plurality of timings including a first timing and a second timing in one unit of game. In the configuration of transmitting each time, the plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, so that the second control unit side can grasp the control state of the first control unit in detail. The program capacity when the first control means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a 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 main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. 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 in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the general combination and re-game combination in the 2nd internal winning command which a main control part transmits in the modification 1. 10 is a flowchart showing control contents of an internal winning command setting process performed by a main control unit in Modification 1. FIG. 10 is a diagram for describing a control state command transmitted from a main control unit to a sub-control unit in Modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of the game start which the main control part performs in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process which the main control part performs in the modification 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing control contents of command setting processing executed by a main control unit in Modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of the game completion which the main control part performs in the modification 2.

  The form for implementing the slot machine which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on embodiment.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Set the maximum bet number (a specified number of RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and a specified number of RB of 2 in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated at the time of operation is operated when the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned). Checkout switch 10, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  Further, the front door 1b has 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 prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the order in which the reels are stopped, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for notifying by lighting, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that the number of bets is set to 3, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that a medal can be inserted is indicated, and a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 Start valid LED 18 to notify that it is valid by lighting, wait (whether the previous game started There is a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is in a standby state because the reel has not started rotating for a certain period of time, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress. The game display section 13 is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error and a stop state by a predetermined key operation, a setting value being changed or a setting value being confirmed The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled 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 (for example, at the end of BB described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function is valid / invalid, automatic settlement processing at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of the BB) (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the casing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a medal that has been introduced from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side is detected. A medal selector 29 having an inserted 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. A reel unit 2 comprising detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as a prescribed number of bets in RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and two bets are established as a prescribed number of bets in an RB, which will be described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. The combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is included, so that it is possible to make it appear as if it has been won by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  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. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven on the basis of the control by. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 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.

[Settings]
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 a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will 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. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In this embodiment, regardless of which set value is set, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is common, and a later-described navigation stock performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate is changed by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities for the lottery and the extra lottery, but at least one of the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing both winning probabilities according to the set value.

  In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . 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, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, the opening condition of the setting confirmation state may be the opening of the front door 1b and the operation for turning on the setting key switch 37. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

  FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transfer event and the technical matters related to the transfer event in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  First, referring to FIG. 6, the special combination of the winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). It is. BB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any combination wins 6 times or 12 games have been consumed. As shown in FIG. 10, from the time of winning either BB or RB until the prize is won, it is controlled to RT4 as the inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as bonus) is finished, RT3 Will be controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, lower right bell, middle watermelon , Right-down watermelon, middle cherries, square cherries are included. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between 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.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes middle replay, right-up replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition outcome will be described. In RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, the routine proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop, and the upper bell is missed, Transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, a role that is subject to an internal lottery or whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB) or its At least one of the winning probabilities is different. Therefore, the main control unit 41 sets a game state flag indicating the game state to a value indicating the game state of the transfer destination in a game in which the condition for changing the game state is satisfied. Further, when the gaming state is RT4 (when the special role is won and the winning probability of the re-gamer is high), in each game (for each unit of the predetermined process), a gaming state flag indicating the gaming state is set, A value indicating that the gaming state is RT4 is set. Then, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag during the internal lottery process, and determines whether the current gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RB (in BB RB is included). Thereby, the main control part 41 can determine the present game state, and can change at least one of the combination used as the object of internal lottery or its winning probability according to the game state.

  Further, as will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that. Also, the numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. FIG. 12 shows combinations of special combinations that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small roles that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. , A combination of re-playing combinations that are read out as lottery targets.

  In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the push order bell and the stop order. If any of the push order bells wins, the middle order bell always wins by performing the stop operation according to the stop order according to the push order bell type, while the stop order according to the push order bell type. By performing the stop operation in a stop order other than the above, the upper bells win at a certain rate, but the upper stage bells are not aligned and the transitional outcome may stop. 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 this embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6, GR11 to GR13, and GR21 to 26 are elected, as shown in FIG. When one of the replays GR1 to GR6 to be selected in RT1 wins, by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the promoted replay wins and shifts to RT0, while the type is changed to that type. By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the corresponding stop order, the middle stage replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 to be selected at RT0 wins, a special replay wins and moves to RT2 by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when one of the replays GR21 to 23 to be selected at RT2 wins, the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when any of the replay GRs 24 to 26 to be selected at RT2 wins, by performing stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the middle stage replay or blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus (RB, RB in BB). In this embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. Of RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, especially RT0 to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that it can be transferred. Of RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  That is, RT4 (second state) controlled from winning BB or RB until winning a prize is more advantageous to the player than RT3 (first state) controlled after the bonus is over. I can say that.

  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 that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, replay GR11 to 13 when RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

  The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order that is advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. Note that the navigation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation notification is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12, that is, the display used for notification other than the navigation notification, and may be executed using a dedicated display. The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, when informing the stop order of the left middle right stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. In addition, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output.

  When the stop order in which the left reel is first stopped is notified, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the stop switch stop order is output. To do. Further, in particular, when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are elected at RT2 and the stop order in which the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified, in addition to the stop order image described above, red 7 and blue 7 are given to each reel. An image that prompts a stop operation at a target timing is also displayed, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to GR13 wins at RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins is identifiable. In addition, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins is identifiable.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  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 the promotion replay at RT1 and win the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the order of stop according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. In other words, winning the middle bell, avoiding the fall replay, avoiding the stoppage of the transitional outcome, winning the middle bell in RT2, avoiding the fall replay, Eye suspension can be avoided.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a CZ (chance zone) controlled when winning a CZ (chance zone) entry lottery executed when winning a cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) in an internal lottery. When the ART lottery performed when the watermelon is won, the ART (assist replay time) is controlled. The state controlled by AT at RT2 is referred to as ART. CZ is executed for 8 games. When the ART lottery in CZ is won, 50 games are awarded as the number of AT games. As will be described later, the number of AT games is subtracted when controlled by ART. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a specified number of games from a plurality of games at the end of ART, BB, or RB, and continues to any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB. Count the number of games that are not controlled. The prescribed number of games is selected from any number of games from 1 to 399 games and 600 games.

  Then, the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery in CZ, or the number of games that are not controlled by any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB reaches the specified number of games. To control to ART. When the main control unit 41 performs the CZ lottery or the ART lottery, the main control unit 41 executes a freeze lottery that determines whether or not to control the freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed. When the freeze lottery is won, the progress of the game is delayed by delaying the activation of the stop switch operation (a state in which the stop switch can be operated). In addition to the execution of the freeze state, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect during the freeze state. This suggests the lottery result of the CZ lottery and the lottery result of the ART lottery.

  In this embodiment, the number of games from the end of ART, BB, or RB is counted and the ART is controlled by reaching the specified number of games, but at the end of ART, BB, or RB It is good also as a structure which controls the ART by counting the number of games from any one of the above and reaching the specified number of games. The end of the ART is when the AT ends, but after the AT ends, the game is triggered when the push-out bell is missed and the transition is stopped, or the fall replay wins, that is, the end of RT2. It may be configured to start counting the number.

  When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT2 is also referred to as a preparation state.

  The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification, so stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after shifting to the preparation state, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it will be the target of navigation notification when winning the replay GR11-13, and the stop order for winning the special replay when winning the replay GR11-13 will be notified by navigation notification. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and avoid a fall replay winning and avoid moving to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, after that, when the first replay GR21-23 is won, or when the first replay GR24-26 is won, the navigation that informs the stop order of winning the red 7 replay Navigation notification that notifies the stop order for winning the notification or the blue 7 replay is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay is won and the fall It is possible to avoid replay winning and to shift to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins, and starts the ART control. Accordingly, the main control unit 41 performs an ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won in the ART game number lottery as the remaining number of ART games allocated to the RAM 91c, and Start counting remaining games.

  After the ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won will be notified, so it is possible to reliably acquire 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, and the winning of the fall replay is avoided and the process proceeds to RT1. Can be avoided.

  Further, during ART, the main control unit 41 controls the special zone to be added when the normal replay is won by internal lottery. The additional specialization zone ends with 10 games. In the additional specialization zone, a predetermined number of games (10 games in the present embodiment) is added when winning an extra lottery performed every game. When adding the number of games, 10 games are added to the number of remaining games of the ART allocated to the RAM 91c.

  In addition, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is elected before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. Accordingly, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, the winning bonus is awarded to the corresponding bonus and the corresponding bonus is controlled. When the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, AT control is resumed when the transition to RT1 is resumed. After passing through RT2, the ART is restarted by moving again to RT2, and the counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is also restarted.

  If the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the AT control is terminated. As a result, navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it will be impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR21-26. By shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning the fall replay, a series of AT and ART controls are completed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins except for the first time by navigation notification when winning the replay GRs 21 to 26 during ART. When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and move to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, it is possible to prompt the stop operation in the stop order to win the middle stage replay notified by the navigation notification, and it is meaningless to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning. It can be done.

[About various commands]
The contents of main commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. These commands are composed of 1-byte mode data indicating the command type and 1-byte EXT data indicating the command contents. The sub-control unit 91 determines the command type from the mode data, and determines the command type from the EXT data. Determine the contents.

  A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer (hereinafter also referred to as a command buffer) provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. 25 and the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIG.

  The setting change start command is a command indicating that setting change has been started. The setting change start command is transmitted at the start of setting change.

  The setting change end command is a command indicating that the setting change has been completed and the setting value selected by the setting change.

  The credit number command is a credit increase command indicating the number of credited medals. The credit number command is transmitted when an interrupt is permitted in the main process.

  The medal insertion command is a command indicating that a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion command is transmitted when a medal is inserted without credit addition.

  The credit increase command is a command indicating that the number of credited medals has increased. The credit increase command is transmitted when a medal with credit addition is inserted.

  The settlement start command is a command indicating that the settlement of medals has started. The settlement start command is transmitted at the start of the settlement process.

  The settlement end command is a command indicating that the medal settlement has ended. The settlement end command is transmitted at the end of the settlement process.

  The error start command is a command indicating that an error has occurred. The error start command is transmitted at the start of error processing. The error includes an overflow tank overflow error indicating that the medal in the overflow tank 35 is full, an error indicating no payout medal indicating that there are no medals in the hopper tank 34a, and a medal to be paid out in the hopper tank 34a. Payout medal clogging error indicating clogging, medal selector abnormal error indicating that a medal detection error has occurred, reel rotation abnormal error indicating that the reel is not rotating normally, internal lottery error An illegal winning error indicating that the winning prediction flag expected to win based on the result does not match the actual winning result and an RWM content error indicating an abnormal RAM are set.

  The error release command is a command indicating that the error has been released. The error cancel command is sent when error processing is cancelled. In the EXT data, a value indicating that the error has been canceled is set.

  The setting confirmation start command is a command indicating that confirmation of a setting value has started. The setting confirmation start command is transmitted at the start of setting value confirmation (when the setting key switch is turned on).

  The setting confirmation end command is a command indicating that the confirmation of the setting value has been completed. The setting confirmation end command is transmitted when the setting value confirmation ends (when the setting key switch is turned off).

  The RT state command is a command indicating the state of RT (that is, which of RT0 to RT4). The RT state command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the RT shifts according to the display result when the variable display is stopped. For this reason, the contents of the RT state command are updated at the end of the game. Thus, for example, an RT state command indicating RT1 is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted, and an RT state command indicating RT0 is transmitted when the game ends, such as when the start switch operation is accepted and when the game ends. The command contents may differ.

  The AT state command is a command indicating the state of the AT (that is, whether or not it is controlled by the AT). The AT state command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

  The CZ lottery result command is a command indicating a lottery result of the CZ lottery. The CZ lottery result command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted and when the game ends.

  The ART lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery. The ART lottery result command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

  The extra lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the extra lottery. The extra lottery result command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted and at the end of the game.

  The freeze lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery. The freeze lottery result command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted and when the game ends.

  The winning number 1 command is a command indicating whether or not BB or RB has been won. The winning number 1 command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted.

  The winning number 2 command is a command indicating the result of the internal lottery. The winning number 2 command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted.

  The wait command is a command indicating that a wait is in progress. The wait command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted.

  The reel rotation start command is a command indicating that reel rotation has started. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted.

  The reel acceleration end command is a command indicating that the reel rotation speed has reached a steady speed. The reel acceleration end command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is validated.

  The operation acceptance command is a command indicating that the stop switch has been operated. The operation acceptance command is transmitted when a stop switch operation is accepted.

  The smooth frame number command is a command indicating the number of frames until the reel stops when the stop switch is operated. The smooth frame number command is transmitted when a stop switch operation is accepted.

  The stop position command is a command indicating a position where the reel stops when a stop switch is operated. The stop position command is transmitted when a stop switch operation is accepted.

  The reel stop command is a command indicating that the reel has stopped. The reel stop command is transmitted when a stop switch operation is accepted.

  The door opening command is a command indicating whether or not the front door 1b is opened. The door command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the setting change starts, when the RWM content error starts, when the game ends, or when the door is opened or closed.

  The winning number 1 command is a command indicating whether or not a bonus (BB or RB) has been won. The winning number 1 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. Note that it is possible to identify the type of bonus that has been won based on the winning number 1 command.

  The winning number 2 command is a command indicating whether or not a winning combination other than the bonus (BB or RB) has won. The winning number 2 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. The type of winning combination that has won a prize can be specified based on the winning number 2 command.

  The winning number command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out by winning. The winning number command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process.

  The consecutive payout number 1 command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out during BB. The command for the consecutive payout number 1 is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process in BB.

  The consecutive payout number 2 command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out during BB. The consecutive payout number 2 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process in BB.

  The payout end command is a command indicating the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is transmitted when the medal payout ends.

  The operation end time wait command is a command indicating that it is waiting for the end of the bonus. The operation end time waiting command is transmitted at the end of the bonus.

  The operation start time waiting command is a command indicating that the bonus is waiting to be started. The operation start time waiting command is transmitted at the end of the bonus.

  The game end command is a game end command indicating a game state (BB, RB, replay winning, RT) when the game is ended. The game end command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  In addition, a game counter command indicating a count value of 0 to 127 that is counted every time a game is played, an RT information command indicating whether or not a BB is won and an RT state, and a BB operation type indicating whether or not a BB is in progress Commands are sent.

  Next, the content of the process which the main control part 41 performs is demonstrated.

[Main processing]
A main process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. One period of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

  In the main process, the command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Commands transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 are transmitted in the order of storage in the command buffer. In the present embodiment, the first byte mode data is stored in the command buffer by the first interrupt, the second byte EXT data is stored in the command buffer by the second interrupt, and then the second interrupt is performed. Wait until the process is complete and send the command. That is, one command is transmitted with four interrupts, but the command is stored in the command buffer with the first two interrupts, and the command is transmitted after waiting for two interrupts.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 to 24, the main control unit 41 starts with a timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms). Is prohibited (Sc1). Next, the final address of the initialization target RAM is set (Sc2).

  Next, the RAM area indicated by the designated address is cleared (Sc3). At this time, when the main process is started after the setting change process, the addresses from Sb13 in FIG. 22 to the address specified in Sc2 are initialized. Thereby, the important work and the general work are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Also, at the end of one unit of game, the address specified in Sc9 to the address specified in Sc2 are initialized. As a result, the general work in the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized. Then, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at a constant interval (0.56 ms interval) (Sc4).

  Next, when there is a credit, a credit command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc5).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (Sc6). If a medal is inserted (Y in Sc6), it is determined whether or not the credit has increased (Sc7).

  If the credit does not increase (N in Sc7), a medal insertion command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc8). Then, the process proceeds to Sc10.

  On the other hand, if the credit increases (Y in Sc7), a credit increase command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc9). Then, the process proceeds to Sc10.

  Even when no medal is inserted (N in Sc6), the process proceeds to Sc10.

  In Sc10, it is determined whether or not the MAX bet switch 6 has been operated (Sc10). When the MAX bet switch 6 is operated (Y in Sc10), a medal insertion command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc13). Then, proceed to Sc11.

  Even when the MAX bet switch 6 is not operated (N in Sc10), the process proceeds to Sc11.

  In Sc11, it is determined whether or not the credit has been settled (Sc11). When the credit is settled (Y in Sc11), a settlement start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc14).

  Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout (Sc15). If an abnormality has occurred (Y in Sc15), an error start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc17).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the error has been canceled (Sc18). If the error has not been canceled (N in Sc18), the determination is repeated. If the error is released (Y in Sc18), an error release command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc19). Then, the process returns to Sc15.

  If no payout abnormality has occurred (N in Sc15), a settlement end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc16). Then, the process proceeds to Sc12.

  Even when the credit is not settled (N in Sc11), the process proceeds to Sc12.

  In Sc12, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Sc12). When the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Y in Sc12), a setting confirmation start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc20).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been turned off (Sc21). If the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in Sc21), the determination is repeated.

  When the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Y in Sc21), a setting confirmation end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc22). Then, the process proceeds to Sc23.

  Even when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state (N in Sc12), the process proceeds to Sc23.

  In Sc23, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (Sc23). If the start switch 7 is not operated (N in Sc23), the determination is repeated.

  When the start switch 7 is operated (Y in Sc23), an internal lottery process is executed (Sc24). In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). Determine if there is. Then, based on the internal lottery random value latched at the same time as the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7, whether or not the winning of each winning combination according to the current gaming state is allowed (that is, corresponding to the winning combination) To determine whether or not to permit the derivation of the display result to be performed). In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results. When a special combination (BB or RB) is won by internal lottery, a special combination carry-over flag is set. Note that flags such as the special role carryover flag are stored in the RAM 41c, for example. Then, the presence / absence of the special role carryover flag is determined to determine whether the special role has been carried over, and the winning combination corresponding to the presence / absence of the carryover is carried out (the special role is excluded from the internal lottery during the special role carryover) A determination process is performed for.

  Next, AT related lottery processing is executed (Sc25). In the AT related lottery process, a CZ (chance zone) rush lottery is executed when a cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won in the internal lottery. Further, when controlled by CZ, the ART lottery is executed when the watermelon is won by the internal lottery. In addition, when a normal replay is won by internal lottery during ART, it is added to the special zone. Further, in the specialization zone for addition, the number of ART games is added when an extra lottery performed for each game is won. In addition, when a CZ lottery or ART lottery is performed, a freeze lottery for determining whether or not to control a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed is executed. When the freeze lottery is won, the progress of the game is delayed by delaying the activation of the stop switch operation (a state in which the stop switch can be operated). The state in which the number of games is added in the CZ, ART, and the additional specialization zone is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The freeze state is a state in which the progress of the game is delayed. In addition, processing necessary for executing AT (including ART) such as execution of navigation notification during AT and setting of a flag indicating that it is AT is performed.

  Next, an RT state command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc25a). As described above, RT shifts according to the display result when the variable display is stopped (FIG. 11). In other words, the transition is made by the promotion replay, the fall replay, the special replay winning, or the stop of the transitional outcome. Therefore, in this process, the same RT state command as the RT state command updated at the end of the game one game before is transmitted.

  Next, an AT state command is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc25b).

  Next, a CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the CZ lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc26). The CZ lottery result command is generated even when the CZ lottery is not performed. In this case, a CZ lottery result command indicating that the CZ lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, an ART lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc27). The ART lottery result command is generated even when the ART lottery is not performed. In this case, an ART lottery result command indicating that the ART lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, an extra lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the extra lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc28). The extra lottery result command is generated even when the extra lottery is not performed. In this case, an extra lottery result command indicating that the extra lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, a freeze lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc29). The ART lottery result command is generated even when the freeze lottery is not performed. In this case, a command indicating that the freeze lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, a winning number 1 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc30).

  Next, a winning number 2 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc31).

  Next, a wait command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc32). Note that this processing is not executed when not waiting.

  Next, it is determined whether a specified time (4.1 seconds) at which the wait is to be released has elapsed (Sc33). If the specified time has not elapsed (N in Sc33), the determination is repeated.

  If the specified time has elapsed (Y in Sc33), reel rotation start processing is executed (Sc34). In the reel rotation start process, a process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the start switch 7 is performed.

  Next, a reel rotation start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc35).

  Next, the operation of the stop switch is validated (Sc36). Next, a reel acceleration end command is generated and stored (Sc37). Then, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 7 is turned on (Sc38). That is, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is operated and the stop switch is pressed. If the stop switch is not turned on (N in Sc38), the determination is repeated.

  When the stop switch is turned on (Y in Sc38), an operation reception command corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc39).

  Next, a smooth frame number command is generated in the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc40).

  Next, a stop position command for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc41).

  Next, a reel stop process is executed (Sc42). In the reel stop process, a process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed according to the result of the internal lottery and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. Next, a reel stop command for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc43).

  Then, it is determined whether or not all reels are stopped (Sc44). If all reels are not stopped (N in Sc44), the process returns to Sc38.

  When all the reels are stopped (Y in Sc44), it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch is turned off (Sc45). That is, it is determined whether or not the pressed state of the stop switch is released. If the stop switch is not turned off (N in Sc45), the determination is repeated.

  When the stop switch is turned off (Y in Sc45), it is determined whether or not the special role carryover flag is set (Sc45a). If the special role carry-over flag is set (Y in Sc45a), the value of the gaming state flag is set to RT4 (Sc45b). Then, the process proceeds to Sc46. Further, when the special role carry-over flag is not set (N in Sc45a), the process proceeds to Sc46.

  Next, a door opening command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc46).

  Next, a winning determination process is executed (Sc46a). In the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the transfer outcome has stopped. In the winning determination process, it is also determined whether or not an abnormal winning in which a combination that has not been drawn in the internal lottery is aligned on the winning line has occurred. That is, whether the derived display result is normal is determined from the result of the internal lottery, the operation timing of the stop switch, and the like. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power switch 39 is turned on to shift to the setting change process and initialize the RAM. It can be canceled by executing. By this initialization, it can be said that a winning that occurred due to an abnormal winning has not occurred.

  Next, a game state control process is executed (Sc46b). In the game state control process, a process for setting a game state in the next game is executed when a game state transition condition is satisfied. That is, when the game state transition condition is satisfied, a process for determining the game state in the next game is executed. Specifically, in the winning determination of Sc46a, when it is determined that the promotion replay has been won at RT1, the main control unit 41 sets the value of the gaming state flag to RT0 and performs setting for shifting the gaming state to RT0. (See FIG. 11). In addition, when it is determined that the fall replay has been won or the transition outcome has stopped at RT0 or RT2, the main control unit 41 sets the value of the gaming state flag to RT1, and sets the gaming state to transition to RT1. Perform (see FIG. 11). When it is determined that the special replay is won at RT0, the main control unit 41 sets the value of the gaming state flag to RT2, and performs setting for shifting the gaming state to RT2 (see FIG. 11). When the bonus is over, the main control unit 41 sets the value of the gaming state flag to RT3, and makes a setting for shifting the gaming state to RT3 (see FIG. 11). Further, when the bonus is won, the main control unit 41 sets the value of the gaming state flag to RT4 and performs setting for shifting the gaming state to RT4 (see FIG. 11). Further, when the ART lottery is won, a setting is made to shift to AT. In addition, the AT is set to end in the final game of the AT. Thus, in the gaming state control process, the gaming state flag is set only when the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state flag is not set when the gaming state transition condition is not satisfied.

  Next, an RT state command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc46c). Further, in the present embodiment, the RT shifts due to the occurrence of a prize or the stoppage of the shift outcome (see FIG. 11). Then, in response to the result of the winning determination process for determining the occurrence of a winning or the transition outcome in the process of Sc46a, the state of RT in the next game is determined in the process of Sc46b, and in this process based on the determined content. Generate an RT status command. Therefore, the content indicated by the RT status command transmitted in Sc25a before the winning determination processing (that is, which of RT0 to RT4) is different from the content indicated by the RT status command transmitted in this processing. is there.

  Next, an AT state command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc46d). The AT state in the next game is determined in the process of Sc46b, and an AT state command is generated in this process based on the determined content. Specifically, in this embodiment, the AT control starts from the next game after the game won in the ART lottery. Therefore, when the ART lottery is won, an AT state command indicating that the AT is controlled is generated. In the AT final game, an AT state command indicating that the AT is not controlled is generated. Therefore, the content indicated by the AT status command transmitted in Sc25b (that is, whether or not AT is in progress) may differ from the content indicated by the AT status command transmitted in this process.

  Next, a CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the CZ lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc47). Since no CZ lottery is performed between the generation of the CZ lottery result command in Sc26 and the main process, the same CZ lottery result command is generated in this process as the CZ lottery result command generated in Sc26. The

  Next, an ART lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc48). Note that since the ART lottery result command is not performed in the process from the generation of the ART lottery result command in Sc27 to the main process, the same ART lottery result command as the ART lottery result command generated in Sc27 is generated in the present process. The

  Next, an extra lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the extra lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc49). In addition, since no additional lottery is performed between the generation of the additional lottery result command in Sc28 and this process, the same additional lottery result command as the additional lottery result command generated in Sc28 is generated in this process. The

  Next, a freeze lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc50). In addition, since the freeze lottery is not performed between the generation of the freeze lottery result command in Sc29 and this process, the same lottery result command as the freeze lottery result command generated in Sc29 is generated in this process. The

  Next, a winning number 1 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc51).

  Next, a winning number 2 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc51).

  Next, a winning number command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc52).

  Next, the consecutive payout number command 1 is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc53).

  Next, the consecutive payout number command 2 is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc54).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a medal payout occurs (Sc55). If a medal payout occurs (Y in Sc55), it is determined whether or not a payout abnormality has occurred (Sc57).

  If a payout abnormality has occurred (Y in Sc57), an error start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc58). Then, it is determined whether or not the error has been canceled by canceling the payout abnormality (Sc59). If the error has not been canceled (N in Sc59), the determination is repeated.

  If the error is released (Y in Sc59), an error release command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc60). Then, the process proceeds to Sc56. Further, if no payout abnormality has occurred (N in Sc57), the process proceeds to Sc56.

  Also, if no payout has occurred (N in Sc55), the process proceeds to Sc56.

  In Sc56, a payout end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc56).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the bonus has ended (Sc61). That is, it is determined whether or not the game at the end of the bonus (that is, the final game of the bonus) has ended.

  If the bonus has ended (Y in Sc61), a bonus end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc67). In addition, an operation end time waiting process is executed (Sc68). In the operation end time waiting process, a process for waiting until the process executed at the end of the bonus, such as the execution of an ending effect accompanying the end of the bonus, is executed. When it is time to end BB, a process of clearing the RAM 41c is executed (Sc69). Then, the process proceeds to Sc63.

  If the bonus has not ended (N in Sc61), it is determined whether or not the bonus starts from the next game (Sc62). That is, it is determined whether or not the game is a prize winning BB or RB as a special role.

  When the bonus starts from the next game (Y in Sc62), an operation start time waiting process is executed (Sc66). In the operation start time waiting process, a process for waiting until the process executed at the time of bonus winning, such as execution of a bonus start effect accompanying the start of the bonus, is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Sc63.

  Further, if the bonus does not start from the next game (N in Sc62), the process proceeds to Sc63.

  In Sc63, a game end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc63). The start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of each game is set, and the process returns to Sc1 (Sc64). When returning to Sc1, the initialization target RAM final address is set in the register in Sc2, and the RAM in the area designated in Sc3 is cleared. Thereby, RAM is cleared for every game. Note that the RAM for each game may be cleared before the game end command is generated. In the main process, after the process of Sc46 and before the process of Sc47, control is also performed to shift RT depending on the type of winning combination won and the type of lottery selected by internal lottery.

  As described above, in the gaming state control process, the main control unit 41 sets the gaming state flag only when the gaming state transition condition is established, and when the gaming state transition condition is not established, the gaming state flag is set. Do not set. Further, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag during the internal lottery process, and determines whether the current gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RB (in BB) RB is included).

  For this reason, when the game state flag is rewritten due to some trouble, the control in the unintended game state is continued. For example, if the gaming state is originally RT4 and the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, but the game state flag is rewritten to RT3 due to some trouble, Probability becomes normal probability and unintended control.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is RT4 (when the special role is won and the winning probability of the re-gamer is high), the game state flag indicating the gaming state is displayed in each game. Set to a value indicating RT4. As a result, even if the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value indicating other than RT4 due to some trouble or the like, the gaming state flag indicating the gaming state in each game (for each unit of the predetermined process) has the gaming state RT4. Is set to a value indicating that Therefore, when the gaming state is RT4, continuation of control in an unintended gaming state can be suppressed.

  In this embodiment, when the special combination is won, the gaming state is RT4. Therefore, when the special combination carry-over flag is set, it can be determined that the gaming state is RT4. Therefore, the main control unit 41 sets a value corresponding to RT4 in the gaming state flag in each game that is RT4 based on the special role carryover flag. Thus, the gaming state (for example, RT4) can be set according to the special role carry-over flag (specific data).

  In addition, RT4 has a higher probability of winning a re-game win than RT3, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, for example, even if the gaming state is RT4, even if the gaming state flag is unintentionally rewritten to RT3, the value corresponding to RT4 is set in the gaming state flag in the next game. It is possible to prevent the control in a disadvantageous state from being performed unintentionally.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start switch is operated (that is, when the game is started), CZ lottery result command → ART lottery result command → addition lottery result command → freeze lottery result command → winning number 1 command → Send commands in the order of winning number 2 command. That is, in the first process (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player and the lottery result of the internal lottery, the game is played in a specific gaming state (CZ, ART, additional special zone). A second process (CZ lottery, ART lottery, extra lottery, freeze lottery) for determining whether or not to execute control to shift to the number added state, freeze state) After transmitting the CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the lottery result of the first process are transmitted. . Here, the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, the extra lottery, and the freeze lottery may or may not be performed depending on the model, but the internal lottery is generally performed regardless of the model. However, in the present embodiment, since the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the result of the second process are different due to the change of the model, the common process for starting the production is performed when the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted Is possible. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the performance execution trigger regardless of the model, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  Moreover, even if it is the same model, there may be a case where the second process is performed depending on the gaming state and a case where it is not performed. Even in this case, since the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the result of the second process are different in the same model, a common process for starting the production is performed when the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted. It is possible. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the execution trigger of the production regardless of the gaming state, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  In this embodiment, when the stop switch is operated (that is, when the game is finished), commands are transmitted in the order of RT state command → winning number 1 command → winning number 2 command. That is, as a process for determining the display result, in accordance with the result of the first process (winning determination process shown in Sc46a) for determining whether or not a winning combination has occurred and the winning determination process, A second process (game state control process shown in Sc46b) for deciding to execute a control for transferring RT, which is a predetermined control, when a fall replay or special replay is won or when the transitional outcome stops. After executing and transmitting the RT status command indicating the processing result of the second process, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the processing result of the first process are transmitted. Here, RT transition according to the result of the winning determination process may or may not be performed depending on the model, but the winning determination process is generally performed regardless of the model. In the present embodiment, since the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the processing result of the second process are different due to a change in the model, a common process for starting production when the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is transmitted Can be done. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the performance execution trigger regardless of the model, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  Moreover, even if it is the same model, there may be a case where the second process is performed depending on the gaming state and a case where it is not performed. Even in this case, since the command indicating the result of the winning determination process is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same. Therefore, in the same model, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the processing result of the second process are different, the common process for starting the production when the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is transmitted Can be done. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the execution trigger of the production regardless of the gaming state, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of commands are transmitted a plurality of times during one game. Specifically, in Sc25a, Sc25b, Sc26 to Sc29, an RT state command, an AT state command, a CZ lottery result command, an ART lottery result command, an additional lottery result command, and a freeze lottery result command are transmitted, and Sc46a, Sc46b, Sc47 In Sc50, the RT state command, AT state command, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, extra lottery result command, and freeze lottery result command are transmitted again. Since the contents of the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command do not change depending on the processing result of the winning determination process, the contents do not change between a plurality of transmissions. However, since the content of the RT state command changes depending on the winning determination processing result, the content changes between transmissions a plurality of times. In addition, the contents of the AT status command change between transmissions a plurality of times depending on the result of the ART lottery and whether or not the AT is the final game. In this way, by configuring the configuration of a command to be transmitted multiple times with a command whose contents change and a command whose contents do not change, the state is synchronized between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, and each other While making it possible to grasp the state, it is possible to prevent an increase in the program capacity for synchronizing the state. That is, every time the state changes, the presence / absence of command transmission is not determined, and the same command is always transmitted and the contents of the command are changed to change the state between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Since synchronization is possible, a program for determining whether or not to transmit a command can be omitted, and an increase in the capacity of the program can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may be configured to store the command reception history from the main control unit 41 in the RAM 91c. In this way, by confirming the command reception history, it is possible to verify whether or not the sub-control unit 91 has malfunctioned by transmitting the command by an unauthorized action. In such a configuration, the command reception history can be held even when the initialization condition of the RAM 91c is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to verify whether or not an illegal act has been performed even after the initialization condition has been established, and it is possible to prevent the malfunctioning whale drinking due to the reception of the command from being identified.

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

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

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk3a and the power interruption flag is set In this case, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (main).

  Further, it is determined whether or not an error flag set in Sk21a described later is set (Sk3a). If the error flag is not set, go to Sk4. If the error flag is set, error processing is executed (see FIG. 19).

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

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

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

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), time counter update process for updating various time counters (Sk14), door open detection switch 25 detection state monitoring, door command transmission request for door command transmission request (Sk15), setting set in command buffer Changing command, return command, error occurrence command, RT status command, AT status command, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, extra lottery result command, freeze lottery result command, winning number 1 command, winning number 2 command, winning Number command, consecutive payout number command 1 A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as the consecutive payout number command 2 to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25. .

  If the timer interrupt 3 or the timer interrupt 4 is found in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the branch counter value whether it is 3 or not, that is, the timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not the timer interrupt 4, that is, if the timer interrupt 3, the origin passing (passing of the reel reference position) of the reels 2 L, 2 C, and 2 R being rotated is checked, and the occurrence of the reel rotation error is detected. At the same time, check whether the stop preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set), and if the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel The process at the time of passing through the origin for enabling the operation of (1) is executed (Sk20). Next, it is determined whether or not the detection state of the switches such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has changed, and whether the detection state of each sensor such as the full sensor 35a has changed. Then, a switch input determination process for performing an operation detection command transmission request or the like is executed (Sk21). Then, an error is detected based on the determination result of the detection state of the sensor and the switch in the switch input determination process, and an error detection time process for performing a process associated with the error detection is executed (Sk21a). Next, after sequentially executing the random value reading process (Sk22) for reading the numerical data from the random value register R1D and storing it in the random number storage work, the process proceeds to the step of Sk26.

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

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

  Next, the contents of processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the startup process (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed. The command content is specified when the command is acquired. Thus, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Further, based on the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command, the lottery results of the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, the extra lottery, and the freeze lottery are specified. Further, the RT state is specified based on the RT state command. Further, it is specified whether or not it is controlled by the AT based on the AT state command. Further, based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has occurred and the type of winning combination that has been won.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect execution process (Sp5). In the effect execution process, the sub control unit 91 starts executing the effect when the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command from the main control unit 91 are received.

  Specifically, the sub control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and updates the lottery result of the CZ lottery. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery condition for the CZ lottery is satisfied based on the lottery result for the internal lottery, an effect that suggests the result of the CZ lottery is executed.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the ART lottery result based on the ART lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and updates the ART lottery result. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery conditions for the ART lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect that suggests the result of the ART lottery is executed. When the ART lottery is won, an effect indicating that is executed at the start of AT control in the next game.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the extra lottery based on the extra lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the extra lottery. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery conditions for the extra lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect that suggests the result of the extra lottery is executed.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the freeze lottery based on the freeze lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the freeze lottery. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery condition for freeze lottery is satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, the effect in the frozen state is executed.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the AT state (whether or not shifting to AT) based on the AT state command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the AT state. Then, when it is determined that the vehicle is moving to the AT, an effect during the AT is executed.

  Similarly, the sub control unit 91 specifies the RT state (which is RT0 to 4) based on the RT state command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the RT state. The processing result of the winning determination process is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, based on the processing result of the winning determination process, an effect corresponding to the state of the RT that is shifted when it is determined that the RT transition condition is satisfied is executed. For example, when it is specified that it is AT in RT2, since it is in ART, an effect during ART is executed.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 does not perform the effect when the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command are transmitted in Sc47 to Sc50 of the main process. That is, when the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command are received following the reception of these commands, the effect is not executed.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a winning number 1 command, a winning number 2 command, a winning number command, a bonus end command, etc., the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect corresponding to the type of the received command.

[Modification 1]
Next, Modification 1 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Even if the slot machine described in the first modification is applied to the above embodiment, the present invention can be implemented in the same manner as the above embodiment. Specifically, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command in the above embodiment can be replaced with the internal winning command in the first modification.

  Hereinafter, the contents of control of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 in the first modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30.

  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. 28, in the special role winning number table, when no special role is won, that is, the winning winning number is “0”, the winning number of BB is “1”, The winning number is assigned “1”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29, in the general combination winning number table, when no general combination is won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is “0”, and the winning number of the normal replay is “1”. The replay GR1 winning number is “2”, the replay GR2 winning number is “3”, the replay GR3 winning number is “4”, and the replay GR4 winning number is “5”. The winning number of GR5 is “6”, the winning number of replay GR6 is “7”, the winning number of replay GR11 is “8”, and the winning number of replay GR12 is “9”, which is replay GR13. The winning number is “10”, the winning number of the replay GR14 is “11”, the winning number of the replay GR15 is “12”, the winning number of the replay GR16 is “13”, the winning number of the replay GR21 , “14” is the winning number of the replay GR 22, “15” is the winning number of the replay GR 23, “16” is the winning number of the replay GR 24, “17” is the winning number of the replay GR 25 is “ 18 ”is assigned as the winning number of the replay GR 26,“ 19 ”. In addition, “20” is assigned to the winning number of the strong cherry, “21” is assigned to the winning number of the strong 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 “34” is assigned as the number, and “35” is assigned as the winning number of the common bell.

  As described above, in the special combination winning number table and the general combination winning number table, the lottery subject for internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery process when a start operation is performed, and when any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery The winning number corresponding to the lottery subject for which the winning is determined is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if no winning combination is won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared at the end of one game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the selected special role is won by winning 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 a 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 interruption process (main) thereafter.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is displayed. 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). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is in the first byte, and winning for sending the special role in the second byte EXT. Stores the number.

  In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. It is determined whether there is (Sf5), less than 20 (Sf6), less than 23 (Sf7), and less than 35 (Sf8). It is determined which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in a predetermined range.

  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 winning number for transmission 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 setting the general winning transmission winning number in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps Sf9, Sf10, and Sf11, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmitting 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 plays a general role in the second byte of 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 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 the 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 winning number for transmission 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 transmitting winning number, and the transmitting winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the winning number for transmission included in the command is transmitted. On the other hand, it is not possible to specify whether the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2-19), while the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2-19) It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  Further, 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 transmitting winning number, and the transmitting winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thereby, 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 winning number for transmission included in the command is transmitted. On the other hand, it is impossible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is, while the winning number is in the third predetermined range (23 to 34). It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment are then executed by the timer interrupt process (main), so that the sub-control unit 91 Are sequentially transmitted.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured to transmit a command composed of 2 bytes to the sub-control unit 91. However, the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example, and other data A form may be used. In this embodiment, the command is composed of a 2-byte signal, but these commands may be composed of a 1-byte signal or a 3-byte or more signal.

  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 the present embodiment, the winning numbers of the special roles corresponding to the types and losing of the special roles (BB, RB) in the special role winning number table are divided and assigned separately. Set, and in the general role winning number table, the winning number of the general role is set according to the type and losing of the general role, and the main control unit 41 determines the winning number of the special role according to the result of the internal lottery and In this configuration, the winning numbers of the general roles are set in the predetermined areas of the RAM 41c. However, the winning numbers are assigned without being divided into the special roles and the general roles, for example, BB, small role, “BB + For example, BB + strong cherry etc. shown in FIG. 12) ”may be assigned as a single lottery target. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, so that the special combination and the small combination are selected 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.).

[Modification 2]
Next, a modified example of the process for the main control unit 41 to transmit a command, which is a modified example 2 of the above embodiment, will be described.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a gaming state or a navigation notification is executed) at the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding the advantageous state advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel Various control states are maintained or updated in accordance with the combination of symbols stopped and the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state. Also, at the start and end of the game, control state commands that can specify various control states at that time are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Note that the control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the gameability, design concept, etc. of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify a control state that can change between the start and end of the game in one unit of the control state. A command 1 and a control state command 2 that is specific to the game and can specify a control state that does not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

  The control state command 1 includes a plurality of gaming state related commands that can specify the control state related to the gaming state in the main control unit 41, and AT control as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player during the AT. A plurality of AT related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, control of the AT is not being performed, The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands that can specify a control state unique to the game.

  The game state related command includes, for example, a command that can specify the game state in the main control unit 41, and a game state that is transferred when a predetermined number of games are played. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled gaming state ends, and when the gaming state is shifted by paying out a predetermined number of medals, A command or the like that can specify the number of remaining medals until the game state is completed is included.

  The AT-related command A includes, for example, a command that can specify the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the remaining games in which the AT controlled by the game is continued. Commands that can specify the number are included.

  The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command that can specify the cumulative number of normal games performed in a normal state in which no AT control is performed after the previous AT control is completed, When the number of games reaches a predetermined number of games, when the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a command that can specify the number of remaining games until the advantageous state is controlled, and the right to be controlled by the AT is granted. And the number of remaining games until the control of the AT is started.

  The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, an AT command that can specify the winning status of an AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A command that can specify the additional number of games, a command that can be determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, a stop order that is advantageous for the player, and a command that can be determined according to the internal lottery result at the start of the game A command that can specify the type of effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect that is performed using a reel in the freeze state, an effect that suggests an internal lottery result, etc.).

  As described above, in the first command transmitted from the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to the sub-control unit 91, the first byte (MODE) represents the command classification, and the second byte (EXT) represents the command. It represents the content. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like the other commands. In particular, as shown in FIG. 31, the MODE of a series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to a continuous numerical value (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to the order.

  In addition, data indicating specific command contents to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as EXT in each command included in the control state command is set in a predetermined data address area of the RAM corresponding to each data. Similarly to the MODE value, the data address of each data is set to be a continuous numerical value corresponding to the transmission order, and the initial value (the first of the control state commands) is set. Are obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing for adding 1) starting from the data address of the command transmitted to.

  Next, a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment, which is a game start transmission command setting process executed at the start of the game, will be described.

  The main control unit 41 executes a winning number setting process when a game start operation is performed, and sets a winning number that can identify the winning status of the internal lottery in a predetermined area of the RAM according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, stop order data setting processing is executed, stop order data that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result or stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but a standard push order (for example, Stop order data that can specify the first left stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereafter, a transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, a control state command that can specify the control state at the start of the game, an internal winning command that includes a winning number that can specify the internal lottery result, Set to command queue to send to.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the game start time transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating a corresponding control state among a plurality of control states in accordance with the start of the game is executed (Sa1). . In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the gaming state, the number of games remaining until the predetermined gaming state ends, the number of remaining medals until the predetermined gaming state ends, the cumulative number of normal games For example, the control state determined by the result of the previous game is maintained without being updated.

  After executing the control state update process in the step of Sa1, the control state command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-described command group included in the control state command capable of specifying each control state in the command queue is executed ( Sa2).

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the control state command batch setting process, the MODE value set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state related command included in the control state command). B0) is set (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the initial value (the address value of the area where the game state related command data is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

  Thereafter, the timer interrupt is set to disabled (Sb4), and the MODE of a predetermined area of the RAM is set to the command queue in a state where the timer interrupt is disabled (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the RAM area at the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as EXT in the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

  Thereafter, a timer interruption waiting process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to “permitted”, waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and returns to the caller process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), the normal time command transmission process is executed every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the data set in the command queue (MODE and EXT constituting the command) Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt waiting process is executed in the step Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and is set first among the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

  After the timer interrupt wait process in step Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt wait process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, EXT set later in MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7 is set as the second byte of the command by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main). It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and two sets of timer interrupt waiting processes in steps Sb8 and Sb9 are executed, so that one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command is sub-control unit. 91 is transmitted.

  Thereafter, 1 is added to the MODE value of the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb10), and 1 is added to the data address value of the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb11). Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of times of processing in the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number of times of remaining processing after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13). It is determined whether MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

  When it is determined in step Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processing times is not 0, that is, for all commands in the control state command group, MODE and EXT have not been set in the command queue, and commands that have not been set in the command queue yet Is left, the process returns to the step of Sb4, and the timer interruption is set to be prohibited again, and the processing of the steps of Sb10 and Sb11 is performed after the processing of the steps of Sb5 to Sb7 is performed. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands not yet set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

  If it is determined in step Sb13 that the remaining number of processes is 0, that is, if MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the calling game start command transmission process.

  In the command transmission process at the start of the game, after the control state command batch setting process in the step Sa2 is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role are set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereafter, command transmission processing for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM to the command queue is executed (Sa4).

  In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 34, the timer interrupt is disabled (Sc1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of the timer interrupt set in the step of Sc1 is canceled (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the game start transmission command setting process.

  After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the game start transmission command setting process, an internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general combination based on the internal lottery result The second internal winning command MODE and EXT that can identify the winning status of the second is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereafter, command transmission processing is executed (Sa6), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process in step Sa6 are interrupted by a timer at a predetermined timing after which the interrupt is performed in the same manner as in the command setting process in Sa4. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the process (main), it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in step Sa6, the command setting process is ended, and the game start transmission command setting process is ended. Thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed such as rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in accordance with the start operation.

  In the game start transmission command setting process, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then the internal winning command. An internal winning command that is transmitted in common regardless of the type of the slot machine 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by executing the setting process, and thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed. Therefore, it is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the common internal winning command, specifies on the main control unit 41 side that the control according to the progress of the game is performed thereafter, and performs the control. The control of the production etc. which respond | corresponds can be started now.

  Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control has been started in accordance with the game start operation (when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released). That is, at the end of the game, a transmission command setting process at the end of the game is executed to set the command queue in order to transmit the control state command and the command related to the game result to the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM based on the output state of the door opening detection switch 25 (Sd1), and then the command transmission is performed. Processing is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue.

  Thereafter, a control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the game result. In the control state update process, among control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the game result, for example, a gaming state or a predetermined gaming state is completed. The remaining number of games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in a predetermined state, for example, a predetermined number The number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by the AT, etc., are decremented by 1 according to the game being played in the corresponding state. Maintained without being updated or subtracted, and the control result that does not change regardless of the result of the game or the game being played in a predetermined state, for example, the winning situation of the AT lottery, Advantageous stop order for the technique's, is controlled so as to maintain without changing for the type of production.

  After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the control state command batch setting process described above is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  After that, a winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM is acquired based on the combination of symbols aligned with the winning line LN, and the winning number command MODE and EXT are set in the predetermined area of the RAM based on the winning number. (Sd5) A command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue. Thereafter, in the same manner as the winning number command is set in the command queue in the steps Sd5 and Sd6, a predetermined command to be transmitted upon completion of the game (for example, a payout number command, a game end command, a payout start command, a payout end) For command, error command, etc., after setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM, command transmission processing is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process is terminated. Thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed, such as paying out medals and setting a replay according to the result of the game.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process when the third stop operation is ended for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as the second timing, that is, at the end of the game. When executed, the plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs a control state update process in the game end transmission command setting process, and performs control to update or maintain a control state that can change with the end of the game. By executing the control state command batch setting process, the control state command batch setting process transmits a control state command that can specify the control state updated or maintained by the control state update process.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. A command that is transmitted in common regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 such as a number command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed. Based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command, it can be specified that control according to the progress of the game is started. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the common command, specifies on the main control unit 41 side that the control according to the progress of the game is performed thereafter, and responds to the control. Control of production and the like can be started.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

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In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets the bet number, a fully credit type slot machine that sets the bet number using only credits, or a pachinko gaming machine, It is possible to realize such an invention. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one 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 when a winning occurs. A gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  Further, in this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is completed, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction. .

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

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

  In the example described above, the main control unit 41 (flag setting means) sets a value corresponding to RT3 in the gaming state flag when the gaming state shifts from other than RT3 to RT3, and when the gaming state is RT4, Although an example in which a value corresponding to RT4 is set in the gaming state flag in the game (for each unit of the predetermined process) has been described, this may be applied to other than the gaming state flag. For example, in the slot machine 1, the present invention may be applied to an AT flag indicating that it is an AT. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, the present invention may be applied to a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, a big hit flag, and the like.

  As a specific example of applying the above-described contents to the AT flag in the slot machine 1, the main control unit 41 turns off the AT flag to indicate that it is non-AT when shifting from AT to non-AT. Set and turn on the AT flag to indicate that it is an AT when transitioning from non-AT to AT, and when in AT, in each game (one unit of predetermined processing) The AT flag may be set on to indicate that it is in the middle. Thus, since the AT flag can be set to ON in each game during the AT, even if the AT flag is rewritten to OFF due to some trouble or the like, continuation of control in an unintended state is suppressed. be able to. Note that whether or not the game is being played may be determined based on the number of remaining AT games, for example. Specifically, the main control unit 41 may determine that the AT is in progress if the AT remaining game count is 1 or more, and determine that the AT remaining game count is 0 if the AT remaining game count is 0. Good.

  As a specific example of applying the above-described contents to the probability change flag in the pachinko gaming machine, the main control unit sets the probability change flag to indicate that the probability change is in progress when transitioning from the probability change to the non-probability change. Set to OFF and set the probability variation flag to ON to indicate that the probability variation is in progress when shifting from non-probability variation to probability variation. The probability variation flag may be set to ON to indicate that the probability variation is in progress (for each unit). As a result, the probability variation flag can be set to ON for each variation of the variable display during the probability variation, so even if the probability variation flag is rewritten to OFF due to some problem, the control is continued in an unintended state. Can be suppressed. Note that whether or not the probability change is being performed may be determined based on, for example, the remaining number of times of the probability change. Specifically, the main control unit determines that the probability variation is in progress if the remaining number of probability variations is 1 or more, and determines that the probability variation is not in progress if the remaining number of probability variations is 0. Also good.

  In addition, as a specific example of applying the above-described contents to the time reduction flag in a pachinko machine, the main control unit sets the time reduction flag so as to indicate that it is not time reduction when shifting from time reduction to non-time reduction. When it is set to OFF and the transition from non-time saving time to time saving time is set, the time reduction flag is set to ON to indicate that time reduction is in progress. The time reduction flag may be set to ON so as to indicate that the time is being reduced in every unit). As a result, the time reduction flag can be set to ON for each change of variable display during the time reduction, so even if the time reduction flag is rewritten to OFF due to some problem, control in an unintended state is continued. Can be suppressed. Whether the time is short or not may be determined based on, for example, the remaining number of time reductions. Specifically, the main control unit determines that the time is short if the remaining number of time reductions is 1 or more, and determines that it is non-time reduction if the remaining number of time reductions is 0. Also good.

  Further, as a specific example of applying the above-described contents to the big hit flag in the pachinko machine, the main control unit sets the big hit flag so as to indicate that the big hit flag is being displayed when shifting from the big hit to the non-big hit. When it is set to OFF and the transition from non-big hit to big hit is made, the big hit flag is set to ON so as to indicate that the big hit is in progress. The big hit flag may be set to ON so as to indicate that the big hit is being made in each unit). As a result, since the big hit flag can be set to ON in each round when the big hit is in progress, even if the big hit flag is rewritten to OFF due to some trouble or the like, continuation of control in an unintended state is suppressed. be able to. Whether or not a big hit is being made may be determined based on, for example, the remaining number of rounds. Specifically, the main control unit determines that it is a big hit if the remaining number of rounds is 1 or more, and determines that it is not a big hit if the remaining number of rounds is 0. Also good.

  Further, although it is determined based on the special role carry-over flag whether or not the gaming state is RT4, it may be determined using other data. For example, in the case of a slot machine that transitions to RT4 when a predetermined number of games have passed since transitioning to RT3, whether or not the gaming state is RT4 is determined based on the number of games since transitioning to RT3. You may make it determine.

  In the example described above, one unit of the predetermined process has been described as one game (each game), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one unit of the predetermined process may be a plurality of games such as two games. As a specific example, when the gaming state is RT4, the gaming state flag indicating the gaming state may be set to a value indicating that the gaming state is RT4 every two games. Even in this case, even if the game state flag is rewritten to a value indicating other than RT4 due to some trouble or the like, the game state flag indicating the game state is not changed every two games (one unit of fixed processing). The value is set to indicate that the state is RT4. Therefore, when the gaming state is RT4, continuation of control in an unintended gaming state can be suppressed. Further, although one unit of the predetermined processing in the pachinko gaming machine has been described as one variation (each variation) of variable display, similarly, a plurality of variations such as two variations of variable display may be used. Moreover, although one unit of the predetermined process in the pachinko gaming machine has been described as one round (each round), similarly, a plurality of rounds such as two rounds may be used.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the slot machine 1 (game machine) in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 (game state control means) has a game state of RT3 (first state) and RT4 (second state) having a different advantage from RT3. ) To control the gaming state. Further, the main control unit 41 (flag setting means) sets a value corresponding to the gaming state to the gaming state flag. In addition, the main control unit 41 (flag setting means) sets the game state flag to a value corresponding to RT3 (first state) when the gaming state shifts from other than RT3 (first state) to RT3 (first state). When the gaming state is RT4 (second state), a value corresponding to RT4 is set in the gaming state flag in each game (for each unit of the predetermined process).

  Thereby, continuation of control in an unintended gaming state can be suppressed.

  (2) Further, the winning probability of the re-game winning may be different depending on the gaming state.

  Thereby, a re-game winning prize is drawn by a probability according to the gaming state.

  (3) Also, RT4 (second state) may be more advantageous for the player than RT3 (first state). For example, RT4 may have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT3.

  Thereby, it can suppress that control in a state unfavorable to a player is performed unintentionally.

  (4) The RAM 41c (storage means) is data different from the game state flag, and stores a special role carry-over flag (specific data) that can specify that the state is RT4 (second state). Further, the main control unit 4 (flag setting means) sets a value corresponding to RT4 (second state) in each game that is RT4 (second state) based on the special role carry-over flag (specific data). You may make it set to.

  Thereby, the gaming state flag can be set according to the special role carry-over flag (specific data).

  (5) In addition, according to the first process (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player, and control for shifting to a specific gaming state according to the lottery result of the internal lottery A second process (CZ lottery, ART lottery, extra lottery, freeze lottery) for determining whether or not, and a CZ lottery result command, an ART lottery result command, an extra lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the second process, After transmitting the freeze lottery result command, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the lottery result of the first process are transmitted (in this example, after performing the processing of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. A part for executing the process of Sc31).

  Therefore, since the first process is a lottery executed regardless of the model, the command finally transmitted regardless of the model can be made the same. Further, even when the second process is performed or not performed depending on the gaming state in the same model, the command finally transmitted can be made the same. For this reason, it becomes possible for the sub-control unit 91 to share a command that triggers the execution of an effect, so that a program related to the execution trigger of the effect can be shared among a plurality of models, and the development cost of the program Can be suppressed.

  (6) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and the display result is derived after the variable display unit is variably displayed. Then, in a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result, a game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls the game and a game control means transmitted Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces an effect based on the control information (for example, command), and derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8L, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result 8C, 8R, etc.) and operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effects, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit. The game control means includes a predetermination means (for example, an internal lottery) that determines a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and a predetermination means (for example, an internal lottery). Advantageous operation modes advantageous for the player (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) when the determination result becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role, etc.) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). ) Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc.), and specific control information (for example, an internal lottery etc.) regarding the determination result (for example, internal lottery) Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the first internal winning command, the second internal winning command, etc.) to the effect control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91). The specific control information transmission means includes the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery) regardless of whether or not the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) is controlled. When the determination result becomes the notification target result (for example, notification target combination, etc.), it can be specified that the notification target result has been obtained, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player) can be specified. The specific control information that cannot be specified (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

  Thereby, in what is provided with a game control means and an effect control means, the problem which arises when a fraud is made by the effect control means side can be avoided.

  (7) In addition, a variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified is provided, and a display result is derived after the variable display section is variably displayed. Then, in a gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result, it is transmitted from a game control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) that controls the game and the game control means. Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces effects based on the control information (for example, commands), and derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8L) that the player operates to derive display results. , 8C, 8R, etc.) and operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effects, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit. The game control means includes a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and the predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery). Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result, and predetermined control (for example, internal winning flag) according to the numerical values (for example, winning numbers) set by the numerical value setting means Setting control, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) and determination results of the pre-decision means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) are notified (for example, navigation notification, etc.) ) In a notification state (for example, an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.)) Na Notification state control means for controlling to a state in which notification is executed, etc., and specific control information (for example, first internal winning command, second internal determination command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery etc.) A specific control information transmitting unit that transmits a winning command or the like) to the effect control unit, and a numerical value set by the numerical value setting unit when the notification target result (for example, a notification target role or the like) is reached. (For example, a winning number) is assigned a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.), and the specific control information transmitting means is at least in the notification state (for example, In a state other than a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc., a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23-34, etc.), it is possible to specify that the notification target result (for example, notification target combination, etc.) has been reached, but it is not possible to specify the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous to the player, etc.) Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like).

  Thus, whether or not it is a notification target result can be determined by whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result. Processing at the time of transmission can be simplified.

  (8) Further, in a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, in accordance with the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) and the control information received from the first control means. Second control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that performs control, and the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41) is in one unit game (for example, a game) The first control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for each of a plurality of timings including a first timing (for example, the start of the game) and a second timing (for example, the end of the game). Including state control information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands, etc.) capable of specifying a control state to the second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91, etc.), Send status control information The plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) transmitted by the means at one timing are the first timing (for example, the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game) ) And first state control information (for example, control state command 2) that can specify a control state that does not change (for example, a stop order that is advantageous to the player) and a first timing (for example, at the start of the game). Etc.) and second state control information (e.g., control state command 1) that can specify a control state (e.g., gaming state) that can change at a second timing (e.g., at the end of the game, etc.) The state control information transmitting means includes a plurality of types of state control by common control (for example, control state command batch setting processing) at any timing among the plurality of timings. Information (e.g., control status command) is characterized by sending a.

  Thus, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game, and the first timing and the second timing in one unit game change. A plurality of types of state control information including second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can be transmitted at each of a plurality of timings including a first timing and a second timing in one unit game In the above, since the plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the first control is performed while grasping in detail the control state of the first control means on the second control means side. It is possible to reduce the program capacity when the means transmits the state control information.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
First control means;
Second control means for performing control in accordance with control information received from the first control means;
With
The first control means includes
Gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state including a first state and a second state having a different advantage from the first state;
Flag setting means for setting a value corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means in a gaming state flag;
Control information generating means for generating control information and storing it in the control information storage area;
Control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the second control means;
Including
The control information generation means generates state control information for generating a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the first control means at a plurality of timings including a first timing and a second timing in one unit game. Including generating means,
The plurality of types of state control information generated at one timing by the state control information generating means are control states that can change between one unit game and another unit game, and the first timing and the first timing in one unit game. Including first state control information that can specify a control state that does not change at two timings, and second state control information that can specify a control state that can change at a first timing and a second timing in one unit game,
The flag setting means includes
A value corresponding to the gaming state can be set in the gaming state flag between the first timing and the second timing in one unit game,
When a transition condition for shifting the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means from other than the first state to the first state is satisfied, a value corresponding to the first state is set in the gaming state flag,
When the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is the second state, each time a unit game is performed, a value corresponding to the second state is set in the gaming state flag ,
The second state control information includes information capable of specifying a gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means,
The state control information generating means generates a plurality of types of state control information by common control at any of a plurality of timings .

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