JP6575877B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine represented by a slot machine or the like is configured to provide a game in which a game medium (game medal, etc.) is acquired by aligning a predetermined combination of symbols according to a result of a lottery by a player's operation. Has been. Such a gaming machine includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control unit that executes an effect corresponding to the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-099336 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that the game controlled by the main control means and the effect controlled by the sub control means do not exhibit sufficient game play.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine with improved game playability.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a start lever, a plurality of stop buttons, a sub button, and an effect control means, and the effect control means includes an acceleration notification effect, a response After the start lever operation is accepted, the promotion notification effect can be executed, the promotion notification effect is being executed, and the sub button operation is performed before the first operation on the stop button is accepted. when receiving is feasible response effect for a predetermined period of time, a running promotion notification effect, a predetermined period of time even when receiving a first operation on the stop button before accepting the operation of the sub-button The response effect can be executed over a period of time , and the response effect is not terminated when triggered by an operation on the stop button .
In addition, the modification of the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a start lever, a plurality of stop buttons, sub buttons, and an effect control means, and the effect control means includes a promotion notification effect and a response effect. If it is possible to execute the promotion notification effect after the start lever operation is received and the promotion notification effect is being executed and the sub button operation is received before the stop button operation is received The response effect can be executed, the promotion notification effect is being executed, the response effect can be executed even when the stop button operation is received before the sub button operation is received, and the promotion notification effect is being executed. When a predetermined error occurs, an error notification corresponding to the predetermined error is executed, and even if error notification is being executed, processing based on acceptance of sub-button operation, or stop button Characterized by a process based on reception of emissions of the operation can be executed.
Further, a modification of the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels with symbols, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by a combination lottery, and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. And a reel control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of reels, and a gaming state control means for shifting the gaming state, and the lottery result by the winning combination determining means is determined according to the operation mode of the stop button. Including a specific combination lottery result in which one of a plurality of operation-corresponding combinations having different probabilities that the symbol combination of the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line is won, and the reel control means in the game having the specific combination lottery result, When a stop button for stopping the first reel or the second reel is operated by the first stop operation, a plurality of types of presses in which the stop button operation is associated with the specified combination lottery result When the operation is performed in a predetermined pressing order, the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed regardless of the timing, and the stop button is operated in a pressing order different from the predetermined pressing order among a plurality of types of pressing orders. When operated, the second symbol combination can be stopped and displayed depending on the timing, and when a stop button for stopping the third reel is operated by the first stop operation, a predetermined timing is given to the third reel. When the stop operation is performed, the third symbol combination is stopped and displayed regardless of the operation timing for the remaining reels. When the stop operation is performed on the third reel at a timing different from the predetermined timing, The fourth symbol combination can be stopped and displayed depending on the operation timing for the remaining reels, and the first reel or the second reel can be displayed by the first stop operation. The probability that the second symbol combination is displayed when the stop operation is performed, and the fourth symbol combination when the stop operation is performed on the third reel in the first stop operation. And the gaming state control means is capable of transitioning the gaming state when the second symbol combination or the fourth symbol combination is stopped and displayed. To do.

Further, a modification of the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels with symbols, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination by a combination lottery, and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. And a reel control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of reels, and a gaming state control means for shifting the gaming state, and the lottery result by the winning combination determining means is determined according to the operation mode of the stop button. Including a specific combination lottery result in which one of a plurality of operation-corresponding combinations having different probabilities that the symbol combination of the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line is won, and the reel control means in the game having the specific combination lottery result, When a stop button for stopping the first reel is operated in the first stop operation, the stop button is operated in a different push order from a predetermined push order among a plurality of kinds of push orders. In this case, when a stop button for stopping the second reel is operated by the first stop operation, the combination of the non-winning symbols can be stopped and displayed. When the operation is performed in a different pressing order, the combination of non-winning symbols can be stopped and displayed, and when the stop button for stopping the third reel is operated by the first stop operation, When a stop operation is performed at a timing different from a predetermined timing, a non-winning symbol combination can be stopped and displayed, and the gaming state control means is triggered by the non-winning symbol combination being stopped and displayed. The game state can be changed,
It satisfies the following condition:
α = β = γ
However,
α: Probability that the non-winning symbol combination is stopped when the first reel is stopped by the first stop operation β: The stop operation is performed on the second reel by the first stop operation The probability that the non-winning symbol combination is displayed in a stopped state γ: The probability that the non-winning symbol combination is displayed in a stopped state when the third reel is stopped by the first stop operation.

When the modification of the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to determine whether to perform the stop operation for the first reel or the second by the first stop operation or the stop operation for the third reel. (Pressing order or pressing) can be selected. At this time, when the second symbol combination or the fourth symbol combination (which corresponds to a non-winning symbol combination) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is shifted, but these symbol combinations are stopped and displayed. Since the probabilities are the same, there is no difference in the advantage and profit even if the game is played in the pushing order or the game is played in the pushing direction.

  When the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured as described above, the gaming property can be improved.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the function of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control system in a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | sequence of the outer peripheral surface of a reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the combination of a combination and a symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of a re-game player among the game lottery tables set with respect to each game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of a winning combination among the part lottery tables set with respect to each game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of a special combination among the combination lottery tables set with respect to each game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pushing order of the pushing order bell among the pushing order of the stop button allocated to the combination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pushing order of pushing order replay among the pushing order of the stop button allocated to the combination. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing transition of a gaming state and an internal gaming state in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the acquisition number display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an instruction number among the relationship between a winning combination and an instruction number. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content among the relationship between a winning combination and an instruction number. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a mask process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of a mask process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a program start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a power supply return process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the control command set 1 process and the control command set 2 process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game progress main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game medal management process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the front | former stage of a game medal insertion check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the back | latter stage of a game medal insertion check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the accumulation | storage number 1 sheet addition process, and the game medal 1 sheet addition process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a role lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a lottery determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an internal game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel rotation start pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel stop management process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the front | former stage of a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the front | former stage of the game state transition process which comprises a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the back | latter stage of the game state transition process which comprises a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in RT4 game state and RT5 game state among game completion | finish check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in internal game state 0-3 among game completion | finish check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an interruption process and a power-off process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a control command transmission process and a soft random number update process. It is a flowchart of a process of the image control board at the time of power-on reset. It is a time chart of start-up and runaway monitoring. 10 is a flowchart when data is transmitted from the sub control board to the image control board. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a flow of a production command. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub main loop process performed with a sub control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an effect command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between production and a 5 system command, a 6 system command, and a 4 system command. It is explanatory drawing which shows 0 type | system | group command, 3 type | system | group command, and 6 type | system | group command. It is a usage example of the storage area of video RAM. It is a data structure of image data. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub sub loop process performed by the sub sub CPU of an image control board. It is a flowchart of the front | former stage of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the latter part of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a drawing command list creation process. It is a flowchart of the drawing process performed with an image control IC. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image memorize | stored in image ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of the control command with respect to the operation timing of a start lever and a stop button when alert | reporting a pressing order, and an effect command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the screen corresponding to FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a control command and an effect command when the 1st stop fails. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the screen corresponding to FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a control command and an effect command when a door is opened in the middle of a game. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram illustrating screen transitions corresponding to FIG. 59. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of the effect command with respect to the operation timing of the sub operation switch in a continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of the effect command with respect to the operation timing of the sub operation switch in a single effect. The relationship between the effect using a sub operation switch and BB alerting | reporting effect is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the modification of a subsubloop process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the structure of the slot machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of functions of the slot machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system in the slot machine 1. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of a combination of a role and a symbol, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific symbol, and FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning probability of a re-gamer in a combination lottery table set for a state, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning probability of a winning combination in a combination lottery table set for each gaming state. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the winning probability of the special combination in the combination lottery table set for each gaming state, and FIG. 10 shows the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c assigned to the combination. Pushing the bell FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing the push order of the push order replay among the push orders of the stop buttons 33a to 33c assigned to the combination, and FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state, FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the acquired number display 72, and FIG. 14 is an explanation for explaining the instruction number in the relationship between the winning combination and the instruction number. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents of the relationship between the winning combination and the instruction number.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a predetermined number of game medals by aligning a predetermined combination of symbols on a predetermined line among the symbols displayed on the three reels 21a to 21c. As shown in FIG. 2, a symbol display means 20 for displaying symbols by the reels 21a to 21c, an operation means 30 for receiving player operations, and a main player for controlling the game, as shown in FIG. The control means 100, an effect means 40 that produces an effect on the game, and a sub-control means 200 that controls the effect means 40.

(Main control means 100)
The main control unit 100 is a unit that performs overall control including the progress and effects of the game in the slot machine 1, and the winning combination determining unit 110 that determines the winning combination by lottery of the combination, and the symbol display unit 20 Reel control means 120 that performs drive (rotation and stop) control, winning determination means 130 that determines a symbol when the symbol display means 20 stops, payout control means 140 that controls payout of game medals at the time of winning, Set value setting means 150 for setting a setting value relating to the ball ratio, game state control means 160 for controlling the progress and state of the game, freeze control means 170 for controlling execution of the freeze effect, and stop buttons 33a to 33 constituting the operation means 30 The operation order determination means 175 for determining the pressing order of 33c, and information related to the game are sent to the external device (for example, the slot) via the external concentration terminal board 80. External signal transmission means 180 that outputs to a hall computer that manages the machine 1 and a display device that displays the status of each slot machine 1, and a control command transmission means that transmits a control command from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200 185 and second random number generation means 190. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control means 100 has a main CPU (central processing unit) 102 for performing calculations and the like, and a random number value for performing lottery of roles and effects (for example, freeze effects). A random number generator 103 that generates the data, a RAM 104 that temporarily stores captured data and the like when the main CPU 102 performs various controls, a ROM 105 that stores a program necessary for the progress of the game, and the like. An I / F circuit 106 that communicates with the sub-control means 200 is mounted on the main control board 101, and these are connected by a bus 107 so that data can be transmitted and received. In the main control means 100, the main CPU 102 is configured to develop a game control program recorded in the ROM 105 and execute it in the RAM 104 to control the game. The main CPU 102 has a register for storing numerical values used for program execution. In the following description, processing using this register will be described. The register of the CPU 102 and the RAM 104 can be used as appropriate.

  The symbol display means 20 is electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 2) of the main control means 100. The symbol display means 20 includes three rotatable reels 21 (left reel 21a, middle reel 21b, right reel 21c) on which various symbols are drawn along the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, and reel drive means 22 (left reel drive). Means 22a, middle reel driving means 22b, right reel driving means 22c) and reel position detecting means 23 (left reel position detecting means 23a, middle reel position detecting means 23b, right reel position detecting means 23c). Has been. Three reels 21 a to 21 c are arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the reel display window 11 formed in the front door 3 of the slot machine 1. Therefore, these left reel 21a, middle reel 21b and right reel 21c are arranged so that a total of nine symbols (designs 90 to 98 shown in FIG. 1) can be seen from the reel display window 11 of the slot machine 1. Yes.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, 20 symbols from 0 to 19 are displayed on each of the reels 21a to 21c, and are variably displayed in order of increasing numbers. Note that the symbols shown in FIG. 4 and their arrangement are examples. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel driving means 22 (22a to 22c) is composed of a stepping motor or the like, and is connected to each rotation center portion of the reel 21 (21a to 21c), and its operation is the main control means. It is controlled by 100 reel control means 120. Further, the reel position detecting means 23a to 23c are for determining the stop position of each reel 21a to 21c when determining the symbols displayed on the effective line. The detected value by 23c is read by the main control means 100 and processed by the reel control means 120 and the winning determination means 130. Here, a reel sensor is disposed above each reel driving means 22 (22a to 22c). This reel sensor detects a reference position of the reel 21 (21a to 21c) and is attached to a portion connecting the reel 21 (21a to 21c) and the reel driving means 22 (22a to 22c). When the member to be detected (index) passes in front of the reel sensor, the reel sensor detects the index. As a result, each time the reel 21 (21a to 21c) makes one rotation, each detected member is detected by the reel sensor, and a reference position can be specified, and each position can be specified based on the reference position. The stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c can be determined. Note that a photo sensor, a magnetic sensor, a touch sensor, or the like can be used as the reel sensor.

  Further, nine back lamps 44 are arranged behind each of the nine symbols visible from the reel display window 11. By turning on the back lamp 44, each symbol can be highlighted. Alternatively, all the back lamps 44 may be turned on, the illuminance of the back lamps 44 on the line to be emphasized may be increased, and the illuminances of other back lamps 44 that are not desired to be emphasized may be decreased. As described above, the reel 21 (21a to 21c) has a function as a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of display areas (a total of nine patterns areas visible from the reel display window 11) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed. Moreover, the back lamp 44 has a function as display area effect means for effecting the display area of the variable display means. In addition, when notifying the combination of the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, such as a winning combination-A1, which will be described later, as an effect, the back lamp 44 on the invalid line, which will be described later, is displayed. You may comprise so that it may blink, or the back lamp 44 on a plurality of invalid lines is turned off line by line for every stop operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c.

  Further, the operation means 30 is electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 2) of the main control means 100, and this operation means 30 is a bet button 31 (one bet button 31a and a MAX bet button 31b). , Start lever 32, stop button 33 (left stop button 33a, middle stop button 33b, right stop button 33c), clearing button 34, power switch 35, setting change key switch 36, and reset / setting switch 37. Yes.

  The start lever 32 is a lever operated when starting the reels 21a to 21c provided as the symbol display means 20, and has a function as a start means. The stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is a button operated by the player when stopping each of the rotating reels 21a to 21c, and has a function as a stopping means. The bet button 31 is a switch operated when a player inserts (bets) a stored medal (“credit” described later) into the slot machine 1, and the symbol combination line described later is activated by the operation. Is done. The medal insertion slot 51 shown in FIG. 1 is a part where a game medal is inserted in order to validate the symbol combination line in the same manner as the bet button 31, and the insertion of the game medal from the medal insertion slot 51 is as follows. This is included in the operation of the bet button 31. Note that when the number of game medals exceeds the number that can be bet in one unit game, electronic information is stored in the slot machine 1 (game medium storage means 141) within a predetermined number of games. (For example, stored in the RAM 104) (hereinafter simply referred to as “storage”). The clearing button 34 is a button for paying out game medals stored in the slot machine 1 and game medals bet. The power switch 35 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the slot machine 1. The setting change key switch 36 and the reset / setting switch 37 are used when a setting value is changed by a setting value setting means 150 described later.

  Also, two sensors (first insertion sensor 61 and second insertion sensor 62) for detecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51, and paying out game medals to the input side of the main control means 100. Detecting opening / closing of an area in which a payout sensor 71 for detecting a game medal paid out from a hopper device as a device, a door switch 91 for detecting opening / closing of the front door 3, a setting change key switch 36, and the like are stored A setting door switch 92 is connected. The detection results of the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 and the payout sensor 71 are processed by the payout control means 140, and the detection results of the door switch 91 and the setting change key switch 36 are processed by the set value setting means 150. A first insertion sensor 61 is disposed on the upstream side and a second insertion sensor 62 is disposed on the downstream side with respect to the flow path communicating from the medal insertion port 51 to the hopper device. In addition, the first and second insertion sensors 61 and 62 are arranged so that there is a timing for detecting the game medal at the same time in the process of the game medal flowing down the flow path.

  Further, on the output side of the main control means 100, a blocker 60 provided in a selector for determining a flow path of game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51, a hopper motor 70, an obtained number display 72, and an external concentration terminal. A plate 80 is connected. Here, the blocker 60 has a function of guiding a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 to the return channel during a period in which no game medal is accepted. The hopper motor 70 operates when paying out game medals from the hopper device. The operations of the blocker 60 and the hopper motor 70 are controlled by the dispensing control means 140.

(Winning role determination means 110)
The winning combination determining means 110 obtains a first random number value from the random number generator 103 shown in FIG. 3 (in the following description, this random number generator 103 is also referred to as “first random number generating means”), and this random number generation Obtaining a second random number value from the second random number generation means 190 different from the device 103, processing the first random number value and the second random number value by calculation, and generating a third random number value; The third random number value and a winning lottery table defined in correspondence with a range in which the winning probability of each of the plurality of winning combinations can be determined to determine whether or not the winning combination is won. (Hereinafter, winning probability data for each combination set in the winning lottery table is referred to as “probability data”). A method of determining the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 will be described later. Here, as a combination of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a special combination, a winning combination, and a replay combination are provided. When the winning combination determining means 110 wins any winning combination, the winning combination flag is turned on to the flag information storage means 111 described later. As described above, the winning combination determining means 110 determines the winning combination, and when the display area of the variable display means is variably displayed, the winning combination determining means and lottery means for determining at least the variable display contents (stop symbols). It has a function.

  Here, the special combination is a combination in which when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is stopped and displayed on a later-described active line (winning), the game medal is not paid out but is shifted to a special game state. In this embodiment, BB1, BB2, and BB3 are provided as BB (Big Bonus). This BB is a role to be shifted to a BB game (a game in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory operates) which is one of the special games. For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when three game medals are bet and a game is played, the combination of symbols of the special roles (BB1 to BB3) shown in FIG. It is configured to shift to the BB game when it is stopped (wins). Here, the BB game is a game in which an RB game, which will be described later, can be repeated until the payout number of game medals exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 300 for BB1, 300 for BB2, and 450 for BB3). .

  The special role is not limited to this BB, and MB (middle bonus), RB (regular bonus), SB (single bonus), CB (challenge bonus), etc. can be provided. The MB is a role to be transferred to an MB game which is one of special games (so-called a game in which an accessory continuous operation device related to a second type special accessory operates). This MB game is a game that can be repeated until all the small roles are won regardless of the lottery result and the number of game medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 30). Further, in this MB game, the reel control means 120, which will be described later, has one frame from when the stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is pressed against at least one of the three reels 21a to 21c. Within a minute, the reels 21a to 21c are set to stop rotating. At this time, the number of game medals bet in the MB game can be configured to be different from the number other than the MB game (for example, two). In addition, RB is a role to shift to RB game (so-called game in which the condition operating device according to the first type special combination is operated) which is another special game. This RB game is a game that can be played repeatedly until a predetermined small role is won twice or won twice. In addition, when the combinations of symbols of SB are aligned on the active line, an SB game is performed in which a bonus game in which a predetermined small role is won with a high probability is played. This SB is used as a role for controlling the gaming state. Sometimes. When the combinations of CB symbols are aligned on the active line, all winning combinations are won regardless of the lottery result, and the process ends when one game result is obtained. In this CB game, the reel control means 120, which will be described later, is within one frame from when the stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is pressed for at least one of the three reels 21a to 21c. The reels 21a to 21c are determined to stop rotating.

  In addition, the winning combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of game medals are paid out when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line. As shown in FIG. The combination of symbols corresponding to the combination and the number of game medals to be paid out are set. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, winning combinations 01 to 48 are set as winning combinations. Further, the re-playing role (replay) is a game in which the combination of symbols of the re-playing role is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the game can be played again while maintaining the number of inserted medals. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Note that in the next game in which the combination of symbols of the re-gamer is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game medals can be inserted from the medal slot 51.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning combination determining means 110 corresponds to the flag information storage means 111 for storing the lottery result and the like, and when the special combination is won by the winning combination determining means 110, it corresponds to the effective line described later. Special combination carry-over means 112 for holding the selected state until the combination of symbols to be stopped is displayed (until winning).

(Flag information storage means 111)
The flag information storage unit 111 receives the winning combination when a winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 (as described later, when the condition device search number of the winning combination is set in the condition device number buffer). The type and its flag are turned on and stored. In a slot machine having a special role, the timing at which the information stored in the flag information storage unit 111 is erased (the timing when the winning flag is turned off) differs between the special role and other roles. . That is, in the case of a special combination, the information stored in the flag information storage unit 111 is erased on the condition that the combination of the special combination symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the combination of the special combination symbol is effective. If it is not stopped on the line, it will be carried over from the next game until the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Regardless of whether or not it is stopped and displayed above, it is erased at the end of the game and is not carried over to the next game. In the slot machine 1 having an MB game, during the MB game, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination deciding means 110, the winning flags of the combinations having all payouts excluding the special combination can be turned on. However, when a re-gamer (replay) is won as a result of the lottery, the re-gamer flag may be turned on. As described above, the flag information storage unit 111 has a function as a determining combination storing unit that stores the combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110.

(Special role carry-over means 112)
The special role carry-over means 112 wins the special role by the winning role determination means 110, and when the flag for the special role is set in the flag information storage means 111, the combination of symbols of the selected special role is stopped on the active line. Carrying over the winning combination until it is displayed (maintaining the flagged state), and when the combination of the special role symbols is stopped on the active line, the carryover of the special role ends (the flag is lowered) ). Note that the special combination SB and CB are lowered if the symbols cannot be stopped and displayed in the winning game (they cannot be carried over to the next game). In addition, if the winning combination is won as a result of the winning combination determination by the winning combination determining means 110 while the special combination is being carried over (when it is in the RT4 gaming state which is an internal medium gaming state described later), the special combination and the winning combination are The flag is in a standing state, and any combination of symbols in the winning flag can be stopped and displayed on the active line according to the stop mode.

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control unit 120 controls the start and stop of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c according to the timing when the start lever 32 and the stop buttons 33a to 33c of the operation unit 30 are operated. More specifically, the reel control means 120 rotates the reels 21a to 21c when the start lever 32 is operated, and thereafter, each time the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, a gaming state control means 160 described later. Based on the gaming state managed by the game, the result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110, and the timing at which the stop button 33 (left stop button 33a, middle stop button 33b, right stop button 33c) is operated. The stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c corresponding to the stopped buttons 33a to 33c determined are determined, and the driving of the reel driving means (stepping motors) 22a to 22c is controlled, and the reels 21a to 21c are controlled at the determined positions. Stop each one. In this way, the reel control means 120 stops the reels 21a to 21c as the change display means for changing and displaying the display area on which a plurality of symbols are displayed in accordance with the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c as stop means. It has the function of a variable display control means.

  Here, symbol combination lines are provided on the reels 21 a to 21 c displayed in the reel display window 11 of the slot machine 1. The “design combination line” is a design line when the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, and is a line that forms a design combination. For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, 3 × 3 nine symbol stop positions 90 to 98 displayed on the reel display window 11 are provided one by one from each reel 21a to 21c. It is configured as a line that selects symbol stop positions and connects them.

  Furthermore, an effective line and an invalid line are set from these symbol combination lines. In the present embodiment, the “effective line” means that when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the line, it is determined to be a winning combination and a profit corresponding to the combination is given to the player. Line. On the other hand, an “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an active line among symbol combination lines, and even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the line, It is a line that does not give profits (payout of game medals etc.) according to the role. In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place. These valid lines and invalid lines can be configured to be set according to the number of game medals inserted by the player, or can be determined in advance. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the middle symbol stop position 91 of the left reel 21a, the middle symbol stop position 94 of the middle reel 21b, and the middle symbol of the right reel 21c. A line L connecting the stop positions 97 is set as an effective line. In addition, the structure of this symbol combination line is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this structure.

  The stepping motor that constitutes each of the reel driving units 22a to 22c described above has a four-phase coil (stator) that is excited by a driving pulse supplied from the main control unit 100, although not particularly illustrated. . Then, two-phase excitation in which two phases of four-phase coils are excited simultaneously and one-phase excitation in which one phase of four-phase coils is excited are alternately repeated 1 The rotor (rotor) is rotated by -2 phase excitation. The stepping motor has a predetermined number of steps for controlling the reels 21a to 21c. By assigning the number of steps to each of the symbols on the reels 21a to 21c, the stop in one symbol unit is controlled. Is configured to do.

  Here, assignment of the number of steps in the stepping motor (reel driving means 22a to 22c) included in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In this stepping motor, for example, 336 steps (= 21 × 16) are set as the total number of steps, and the rotation speed in the constant speed state is 80 rpm. Further, in the slot machine 1, the reels 21a to 21c are within a predetermined time Ts (for example, 190 ms) from the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated and within a maximum of five symbols from the time. The rotation is stopped.

  For example, when reels having 21 symbols arranged around them are used as the reels 21a to 21c, 16 steps can be equally assigned to each symbol. As described above, since the rotation speed of the stepping motor is 80 rpm, the control time per step is 2.23 ms. Then, if each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is stopped at a maximum of 5 symbols from the time when each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is operated, the number of steps for 5 symbols is 80 steps (= 16 × 5), so the stop buttons 33a to 33c The time until the corresponding reels 21a to 21c are stopped after being operated is 178.4 ms (= 2.23 × 80). Depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, there is a possibility that the stop process may be delayed by one step. However, even if this is taken into consideration, the processing is supported after the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. The time until the reels 21a to 21c are stopped is 180.63 ms (= 178.4 + 2.23) at the maximum, and can be kept within 190 ms.

  However, as described above, 20 symbols are displayed around the reels 21a to 21c of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and the number of steps cannot be equally assigned to each symbol. In addition, since the number of assigned steps is reduced by reducing the number of symbols by one compared to the case of 21, the number of assigned steps is necessary. Therefore, when the allocation of the number of steps is biased, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. If it is attempted to stop at a maximum of 5 symbols ahead of time, it may not be possible to stop within 190 ms. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, based on the quotient M (ie, 16) and the remainder P (ie, 16) obtained by dividing 336 steps set as the total number of steps by 20, Of these, P / 4 symbols (ie, 4 steps) assigned M + 1 steps (ie, 17 steps) and M steps (ie, 16 steps) were assigned to any of a range of 5 consecutive symbols. (20-P) / 4 (that is, one) symbols are included. Specifically, the number of steps is assigned to each symbol of the reels 21a to 21c so that the arrangement of 17 steps, 17 steps, 17 steps, 16 steps, and 17 steps is repeated four times.

  By assigning the number of steps to each of the reels 21a to 21c in this way, among 20 symbols, 4 assigned 17 steps and 1 assigned 16 steps in any continuous 5 range. Therefore, the total number of steps in the range of five symbols is 84 steps (= 17 × 4 + 16), and the stop time can be kept within 190 ms.

  Further, as described above, the reel control means 120 of the slot machine 1 in which the special combination is included in the combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 wins the special combination, and the special combination is carried over by the special combination carry-over unit 112. In the game being played, when winning a winning combination or re-playing combination is won, the operation of the reels 21a to 21c may be controlled so that these combinations are preferentially stopped on the active line. it can. Specifically, when the re-gamer is elected, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer is always stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to other winning characters. In addition, the winning combination can be configured so that the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to the special combination. Note that such control when stopping the reels 21a to 21c is performed using a reel control stop table as described later.

  Further, the reel control means 120 is configured to control the operation of the reels 21a to 21c so that the interval between the previous game and the next game is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (minimum game time) T0. That is, when the next game is started after the minimum game time T0 has elapsed after the start lever 32 is operated and the reels 21a to 21c start rotating (when the start lever 32 is operated), the start is started. In response to the operation of the lever 32, rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started. However, when the start lever 32 is operated at a time before the time when the minimum game time T0 has elapsed, the reel control means 120 does not start the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c when the start lever 32 is operated. When the minimum game time T0 has elapsed, the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started. For example, 4.1 seconds is set as the minimum game time T0.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning combination is composed of 48 winning combinations 01 to 48 as described above. The winning combinations 01 to 48 are configured so that combinations of symbols are different as shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, symbols to be stopped on the left, middle, and right reels are displayed in brackets (“”) in this order, and symbols separated by slashes (/) within one bracket are , Each symbol indicates that the combination is constituted. For example, in FIG. 5, the symbol combination of winning combination 01 is represented as “Replay” − “Bell 1 / Bell 2” − “Replay”, but this is represented by “Replay” − “Bell 1” − “Replay”. (The symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, the symbol “Bell 1” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b, and the symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. "Replay"-"Bell 2"-"Replay" (the symbol "Replay" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, and the symbol "Bell 2" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b. And a state in which the symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c). Like the winning combination 01, the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment may have a plurality of symbol combinations associated with each combination. In this case, if any combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Note that “any” shown as the symbol of the right reel 21c of the winning combination 44 and winning combination 45 indicates that any of the symbols arranged on the right reel 21c may be used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, 58 winning combinations obtained by combining these winning combinations 01 to 48 (configured to be duplicated) are allocated to the winning combinations 01 to 48. (Winning combination-A1-winning combination-I). In FIG. 8, the parentheses of the winning combination indicate the winning combinations 01 to 48 assigned to the winning combination that is the winning combination. For example, when the winning combination -A1 is determined as the winning combination, The winning combination 03, winning combination 07, winning combination 08, winning combination 09, winning combination 10, winning combination 23 and winning combination 29 are shown to be won. The winning combination-I is a combination that is won when the above-described BB game is being executed, and all of the winning combinations 01 to 48 are won. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the winning combination including the winning combination, as described above, any one of the configuration in which the winning combination is won and the winning combination -F2, winning combination -H1, and H2 is selected. And a structure in which a winning combination is elected alone.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, among these winning combinations, for the winning combinations -A1 to A12, the winning combinations -B1 to B12, the winning combinations C1 to C12, and the winning combinations D1 to D12, the stop button 33a. A pushing order of .about.33c is assigned. Hereinafter, a winning combination to which these push orders are assigned is referred to as a “push order bell”. In these push order bells, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the push order in which the combination of symbols of the winning combination is always displayed in a stop on the active line (the push indicated by “◯” in FIG. 10). Order) is called “correct answer push order”. In FIG. 10 (a), for example, “left middle right” is operated by operating the left stop button 33a as the first stop, operating the middle stop button 33b as the second stop, and operating the right stop button 33c as the third stop. Shows the case. Here, there are six pressing orders for the three stop buttons 33a to 33c, but in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pressing order (left) for operating the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b as the first stop. The right push order is assigned to the middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left push order). Note that the numbers in parentheses attached to the symbols “◯” and “Δ” in FIG. 10 indicate the winning combination to be stopped. For example, in the winning combination-A1 in FIG. 10, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 01 is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As described above, when each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is operated, the reel control unit 120 moves the corresponding reels 21a to 21c to a position corresponding to the middle stage of the reel display window 11 when the operation is performed. The reel control is performed to stop within 5 symbols including the symbols in the above. As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbols of “replay” are arranged so that the interval between them is within 5 symbols in both the left reel 21a and the right reel 21c. (The same applies to the middle reel 21b). Further, the middle reel 21b has either “Bell 1” or “Bell 2” symbols arranged within 5 symbols. That is, no matter what timing the middle stop button 33b is operated, any of the symbols "Bell 1" and "Bell 2" can be pulled and displayed on the active line of the middle reel 21b. Therefore, when the winning combination-A1 shown in FIG. 10 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of "left middle right", the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated at any timing. Also, the symbols "Replay"-"Bell 1 / Bell 2"-"Replay" can be drawn in order from the left on the active line and can be stopped and displayed. Accordingly, no matter what rotational position each of the reels 21a to 21c is, if the winning combination -A1 is won and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the correct answer pressing order, the reels The control means 120 can stop and display any one of a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning combination 01 on the effective line.

  When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in a pressing order other than the correct answer pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “incorrect answer pressing order”), the winning combination included in the winning combination is determined based on the reel control described above. When the symbol combination can be drawn on the active line, the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. When the symbol combination cannot be drawn, the specific symbol combination described later is stopped and displayed (“Δ” is shown in FIG. 10). Pressing order).

  Furthermore, as to the first stop, the push order (two types of right left middle and right middle left) for operating the right stop button 33c is “red 7” and “blue 7” with respect to the right reel 21c as shown in FIG. "," Black bar ", or" white blank "is assigned. For example, the symbols “Red 7” are assigned to the winning combinations -A1 to A3, and in the game in which these combinations are won, the right stop as the first stop for the rotating right reel 21c. When the button 33c is operated, the symbol “red 7” can be drawn on the active line based on the reel control described above, and the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. . As is apparent from FIG. 4, in the right reel 21c, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “black bar”, and “white blank” are arranged for every 5 symbols. Therefore, the player can stop and display these symbols on the active line by operating the right stop button 33c aiming at the symbols assigned to the winning combination (so-called “pressing”). it can. Specifically, when the right stop button 33c is operated when any of the five symbols before the assigned symbol (for example, “Red 7”) passes through the valid line is on the valid line, the assigned symbol is displayed. Is drawn on the active line (the assigned symbol is referred to as “a color or a pattern aimed at by pressing”).

  As is apparent from FIGS. 5 and 8, the symbols ("red 7", "blue 7", "black bar", "white blank") assigned to the operation of the right stop button 33c of the first stop. Is stopped on the effective line of the right reel 21c, the remaining reels (the left reel 21a and the middle reel 21c) are provided with corresponding stop buttons (the left stop button 33a). In addition, regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b), the combination of the winning combination for the winning combination can be stopped and displayed on the active line, so the symbol assigned on the effective line of the right rule 21c is When stopped, the winning combination of symbols is always stopped and displayed on the active line (“O” on the left side of “/” in FIG. 10). In addition, in the operation of the right stop button 33c in the first stop, when the assigned symbol cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line, the winning combination or the combination of the symbols of the specific symbol is determined according to the operation timing. Stopped on the active line (“Δ” on the right side of “/” in FIG. 10).

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop when the “push order bell” is won, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Is operated in the correct pressing order, or the right stop button 33c is drawn as the first stop by drawing the symbol ("red 7", "blue 7", "black bar" or "white blank") assigned to the winning combination. When it is operated at the timing that can be included, the combination of symbols of the winning combination will always be stopped on the active line, and when any other operation is performed, the combination of symbols of the winning combination or a specific symbol depending on the operation timing The combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. The combination of specific symbols is shown in FIG. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that when the combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state shifts as will be described later.

  Hereinafter, as an example of the stop control by the reel control means 120 when the push order bell is won, the case where the winning combination -A1 is the winning combination will be described for each push order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. As shown in FIG. 8, for winning combination-A1, winning combination 01, winning combination 03, winning combination 07-10, winning combination 23, and winning combination 29 are selected and the correct answer push order is as shown in FIG. As shown in (a), it is “left middle right”.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right-
When the winning combination-A1 is determined as the winning combination, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right, that is, the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, and the middle stop is performed as the second stop. When the button 33b is operated and the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop, the reel control means 120 stops displaying the symbol combination of the winning combination 01 on the active line when each stop button 33a to 33c is operated. And 10 game medals are paid out (“◯” in FIG. 10). Specifically, when the left stop button 33a that is the first stop is operated, the symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a, and according to the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b that is the second stop, The symbol “Bell 1” or “Bell 2” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, and the symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 21c when the right stop button 33c, which is the third stop, is operated. . As is clear from FIG. 4, when the combination of symbols of winning combination 01 is stopped and displayed on the active line (middle stage), “bell 1” or “bell” is displayed on the right-downward line in the reel display window 11. 2 "will be displayed side by side.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left-
As described above, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, the reel control unit 120 stops and displays the “replay” symbol on the middle stage of the left reel 21a. Further, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the second stop, any one of the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, “black bar”, and “white blank” is displayed on the right reel 21c according to the operation timing. Stop display in the middle row. As described above, since these symbols are arranged every five symbols on the right reel 21c, the reel control unit 120 places any symbol on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 33c. It is possible to stop and display it. When the middle stop button 33b is operated as the third stop, when the symbol “red 7” can be drawn into the middle stage (on the active line) of the middle reel 21b, the symbol can be stopped and drawn. If it cannot, the “watermelon” symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b. As is clear from FIG. 4, since the “watermelon” symbol is arranged every five symbols in the middle reel 21b, the reel control means 120 is placed on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b. It can be pulled in and stopped.

  In this way, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left and right, the combination of symbols of any of the winning combinations 07 to 10 is determined according to the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b that is the third stop. Either 10 game medals are paid out and the combination of symbols of the special figure 01 shown in FIG. 6 among the specific symbols is stopped and displayed (“Δ” in FIG. 10). Here, according to the reel control described above, the middle stop button when the symbols 8 to 12 shown in FIG. 4 (5 symbols out of 20 symbols) are on the active line in the middle reel 21b. When 33b is operated, the symbol “red 7” can be drawn on the active line and stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left and right, any combination of symbols of the winning combinations 07 to 10 is stopped and displayed on the active line. The probability is 1/4, and the probability that the combination of symbols of the specific symbol (special symbol 01) is stopped and displayed is 3/4.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle left and right-
When operating the middle stop button 33b, which is the first stop, the reel control means 120 stops and displays the “watermelon” symbol on the middle stage (on the active line) of the middle reel 21b. As described above, the reel control means 120 can draw and display the “watermelon” symbol on the middle reel 21b on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b. When the left stop button 33a, which is the second stop, is operated, if the symbol "red 7" can be drawn into the middle stage (on the active line) of the left reel 21a, this symbol is stopped and cannot be drawn. When this happens, the “Replay” symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  When the right stop button 33c that is the third stop is operated, when “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, and “watermelon” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b, the right reel When the symbol “red 7” or “blue 7” can be drawn into the middle stage (on the active line) of 21c, either of these symbols is stopped and displayed, and when it cannot be drawn, “bell 1” Stop displaying symbols. Further, when the right stop button 33c, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, and the symbol “Watermelon” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b. Then, one of the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, “black bar”, and “white blank” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 21c.

  In this way, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle and left and right, according to the operation timing of the left stop button 33a that is the second stop and the operation timing of the right stop button 33c that is the third stop, The combination of symbols of the winning combination 29 is stopped and 10 game medals are paid out, or among the specific symbols, the combination of symbols of the special figure 01 or the special figure 05 shown in FIG. 6 is stopped and displayed ( “Δ” in FIG. 10). Here, according to the reel control described above, the left stop button when the symbols No. 3 to No. 7 (5 symbols out of 20 symbols) shown in FIG. When 33a is operated, the symbol of “red 7” can be drawn on the active line and stopped. Further, when the right stop button 33c is operated when the 8th to 17th symbols (10 symbols out of 20 symbols) shown in FIG. The symbol “7” or “blue 7” can be drawn on the active line and stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the middle left and right order, the probability that the symbol combination of the winning combination 29 is stopped and displayed on the active line is 1/8 ( = 1/4 × 1/2), and the probability that the combination of symbols of the specific symbol (special symbol 01 or special symbol 05) is stopped and displayed is 7/8.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left-
As described in the stop control when operated in the middle and left and right directions, when the middle stop button 33b, which is the first stop, is operated, the reel control means 120 places the winning combination 29 in the middle stage (on the active line) of the middle reel 21b. “Watermelon” which is a symbol to be configured is stopped and displayed.

  Next, when the right stop button 33c, which is the second stop, is operated, the "watermelon" symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, so that "red 7" or "blue 7" is displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 21c. When the symbol "" is stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 29 can be aligned on the active line. Therefore, when the right stop button 33c is operated, the reel control means 120 stops and displays any of these symbols when the symbol “red 7” or “blue 7” can be drawn. When the symbol cannot be pulled in, the symbol “Bell 1” is stopped and displayed.

  When the left stop button 33a, which is the third stop, is operated, the “watermelon” symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b, and the “red 7” or “blue 7” symbol is stopped in the middle of the right reel 21c. When it is displayed, if the symbol “red 7” can be drawn into the middle stage (on the active line) of the left reel 21a, this symbol is stopped and displayed. If it cannot be drawn, the symbol “replay” is displayed. To stop display. When the left stop button 33a, which is the third stop, is operated, the “watermelon” symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b, and the “bell 1” symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. Stops the display of any of the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, “black bar”, and “white blank” in the middle of the left reel 21a.

  Thus, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left, according to the operation timing of the right stop button 33c that is the second stop and the operation timing of the left stop button 33a that is the third stop, The combination of symbols of the winning combination 29 is stopped and 10 game medals are paid out, or among the specific symbols, the combination of symbols of the special figure 01 or the special figure 05 shown in FIG. 6 is stopped and displayed ( “Δ” in FIG. 10). Also in this case, as described in the middle left and right operations, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the middle right and left order, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 29 is an effective line. The probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed on top is 1/8 (= 1/2 × 1/4), and the probability that the combination of symbols of the specific symbol (Special Fig. 01 or Special Fig. 05) is stopped and displayed is 7/8. is there.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left middle-
When the right stop button 33c, which is the first stop, is operated, the reel control means 120 stops and displays this symbol when the symbol “red 7” can be drawn into the middle stage (on the active line) of the right reel 21c. When it cannot be pulled in, either the symbol “Bell 2” or “Bell 3” is stopped and displayed.

  Next, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c in the first stop, the middle stage of the left reel 21a (on the active line) when the left stop button 33a that is the second stop is operated. The symbol of “watermelon” is stopped and displayed, and the symbol of “bell 1” or “bell 2” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage (on the active line) of the middle reel 21b when the middle stop button 33b which is the third stop is operated. As is apparent from FIG. 4, the “watermelon” symbol on the left reel 21a and the “bell 1” or “bell 2” symbol on the middle reel 21b are related to the operation timing of the left stop button 33a and the middle stop button 33b. Instead, it can be drawn on the active line and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the symbol "Bell 2" or "Bell 3" is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c in the first stop, the middle part of the left reel 21a is operated when the left stop button 33a that is the second stop is operated. When the “Bell 1” symbol can be pulled in, this symbol is stopped and displayed. When the symbol cannot be pulled in, the “Replay” symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, when the middle stop button 33b, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol "Bell 1" is displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, and the symbol "Bell 2" or "Bell 3" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. When the “bell 1” symbol is retracted, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, and when it cannot be retracted, the “replay” symbol is stopped and displayed. When the middle stop button 33b, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, and the symbol “Bell 2” or “Bell 3” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. At this time, the symbol "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 21b. As is clear from FIG. 4, the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 21b and the symbol “bell 1” or “bell 2” are drawn on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b. Can be stopped and displayed.

  As described above, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left, when the symbol of “red 7” can be drawn into the middle stage (on the active line) of the right reel 21c, the symbols are stopped and displayed. In the second stop and the third stop (when the left stop button 33a and the middle stop button 33b are operated in this order), the "watermelon" symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a, and the middle stage of the middle reel 21b. By stopping and displaying the symbol “Bell 1” or “Bell 2”, the combination of symbols of the winning combination 03 is stopped and 10 game medals are paid out (“red: ○” in FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the “red 7” symbol cannot be drawn into the middle stage of the right reel 21c when the right stop button 33c, which is the first stop, is operated, the “bell 2” or “bell 3” is placed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c. The symbols are stopped and displayed, and the combination of symbols of the winning combination 23 is stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons in the second stop and the third stop (the order of the left stop button 33a and the middle stop button 33b). Game medals are paid out, or, among the specific symbols, the combination of the symbols of the special figure 04 or the special figure 06 shown in FIG. 6 is stopped (“Δ” in FIG. 10).

  As is clear from FIG. 4, when the right stop button 33c is operated when the 8th to 12th symbols (5 symbols out of 20 symbols) are on the active line in the right reel 21c. The symbol “red 7” can be drawn on the active line and stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the probability that the combination of symbols of the winning combination 03 is displayed on the active line is 1/4 (= 5). / 20). Further, in the right reel 21c, the symbol of “Red 7” cannot be drawn, and the probability that the symbol of “Bell 2” or “Bell 3” is stopped and displayed is 3/4. The probability that the symbol “Bell 1” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b is ½, as can be seen from FIG. 4, so that the combination of symbols of the winning combination 23 is on the active line. The probability of stop display is 3/16 (= 3/4 × 1/2 × 1/2), and the probability that the combination of symbols of a specific symbol (Special Figure 04 or 06) is stopped is 9 / 16 (= 1-1 / 4-3 / 16).

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of middle right and left-
As described above, when the right stop button 33c, which is the first stop, is operated, the reel control means 120 can draw the “red 7” symbol into the middle stage (on the active line) of the right reel 21c. Is stopped, and if it cannot be pulled in, either the “Bell 2” or “Bell 3” symbol is stopped.

  Further, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c in the first stop, the middle stage (on the active line) of the middle reel 21b when the middle stop button 33b that is the second stop is operated. The symbol "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" is stopped and displayed, and the symbol "Watermelon" is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a when the left stop button 33a which is the third stop is operated.

  On the other hand, when the symbol “Bell 2” or “Bell 3” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c in the first stop, the middle reel 21b is placed in the middle stage when the middle stop button 33b that is the second stop is operated. When the “Bell 1” symbol can be pulled in, this symbol is stopped and displayed. When the symbol cannot be pulled in, the “Replay” symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, when the left stop button 33a, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol "BELL 1" is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b and the symbol "BELL 2" or "BELL 3" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. When the “bell 1” symbol is retracted, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a, and when it cannot be retracted, the “replay” symbol is stopped and displayed. When the left stop button 33a, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol “Replay” is stopped in the middle of the middle reel 21b and the symbol “Bell 2” or “Bell 3” is stopped in the middle of the right reel 21c. Causes the symbol of “BELL 1”, “BELL 2” or “BELL 3” to be stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a. As is apparent from FIG. 4, the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 21b can be drawn and stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b. In addition, any of the symbols “Bell 1”, “Bell 2”, and “Bell 3” on the left reel 21a can be drawn on the active line and stopped and displayed regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 33a.

  In this way, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of the middle right and left, the symbol is stopped when the “red 7” symbol can be drawn into the middle stage (on the active line) of the right reel 21c. Regardless of the operation timing of the second stop and the third stop (when the middle stop button 33a and the left stop button 33a are operated in this order), “bell 1” or “bell 2” is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b. The symbols are stopped and displayed, and the “watermelon” symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, so that the combination of symbols of the winning combination 03 is stopped and ten game medals are paid out (“red” in FIG. 10). : ○ ”). On the other hand, if the “red 7” symbol cannot be drawn into the middle stage of the right reel 21c when the right stop button 33c, which is the first stop, is operated, the “bell 2” or “bell 3” is placed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c. The symbols are stopped and displayed, and the combination of symbols of the winning combination 23 is stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons (the order of the middle stop button 33b and the left stop button 33a) in the second stop and the third stop. Game medals are paid out, or, among the specific symbols, the combination of the symbols of the special figure 04 or the special figure 06 shown in FIG. 6 is stopped (“Δ” in FIG. 10).

  Similarly to the case of the middle left and right, the probability that the combination of symbols of the winning combination 03 when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of the middle right and left is displayed on the active line is 1/4. In addition, the probability that the symbol combination of the winning combination 23 is stopped and displayed on the active line is 3/16, and the probability that the symbol combination of the specific symbol (special symbol 04 or 06) is stopped and displayed is 9 / 16.

  Here, the case where the winning combination -A1 is won as an example of the push order bell has been described. However, when the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, if the pressing order is the correct pressing order shown in FIG. 10 (the pressing order indicated by “◯”), the winning combination When the combination of symbols is stopped on the active line, 10 game medals are paid out, and the other pressing order (the pressing order indicated by “△”), the first stopping operation is correct If the second stop operation is in the order of pressing in the incorrect order, the winning combination of symbols is displayed on the active line with a probability of 1/4 and 10 game medals are paid out. 1 Stop operation is illegally pressed When (this case is the second stop also incorrect pushing order) is paid out game medals combination of 10 sheets is stopped and displayed on the line of symbols of a winning combination with a probability of 1/8.

  On the other hand, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, when the symbols shown in FIG. 10 can be stopped and displayed on the effective line of the right reel 21c, the second stop and third stop operations are performed. Regardless of the timing, the winning combination symbol combination is stopped on the active line and 10 game medals are paid out (that is, the winning combination symbol combination is stopped and displayed with a probability of 1/4). Further, when the symbols assigned on the effective line of the right reel 21c cannot be stopped and displayed (the probability is 3/4), as described above, the left stop button 33a and the middle stop button 33b are operated. Depending on the timing, there are cases where the combination of symbols of winning combination is stopped and displayed, and specific symbols are stopped and displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop for the winning of the pushing order bell and the assigned symbol cannot be stopped and displayed, there is a possibility of winning a prize. The winning combination is a winning combination 23-28. Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 together, for example, the winning combination 23 assigned to the winning combination -A1 described above is the probability that the symbol “Bell 1” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 21a and the middle reel 21b. Since each symbol is ½, when the symbol “red 7” cannot be stopped and displayed on the right reel 21b (as described above, the symbol “bell 2” or “bell 3” is stopped and displayed. The probability that the combination of symbols of the winning combination 23 can be stopped and displayed is 1/4 (= 1/2 × 1/2). The probability of winning combination 26 is also ¼. In addition, the winning combination 24 assigned when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop with respect to the winning combination -A3 is likely to be able to stop and display “Bell 2” on the left reel 21a. The probability that “bell 1” can be stopped and displayed on the middle reel 21b is ½, so that “bell 2” or “bell 3” stops on the effective line of the right reel 21c. The probability that the combination of symbols of the winning combination 24 can be stopped and displayed is 1/8 (= 1/4 × 1/2). The probability of winning combination 25, winning combination 27, and winning combination 28 is also 1/8.

  In the push order bell shown in FIG. 10, 48 winning combinations are defined in total, but when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the combination of symbols is displayed with a probability of 1/4. There are 16 winning combinations to which the winning combination (winning combination 23, winning combination 26) is assigned, and the winning combination (winning combination 24, winning combination 25, winning combination) is displayed with a probability of 1/8. There are 32 winning combinations to which a combination 27 and winning combination 28) are assigned. Accordingly, when the symbol assigned in FIG. 10 is not stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c, the probability that the combination of symbols for winning combination is stopped and displayed is 1/6 (= 1/4 × 16/48 + 1). / 8 × 32/48).

  As described above, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the pushing is successful (the symbol shown in FIG. 10 is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c, and the combination of winning combination symbols is an effective line. The probability that 10 game medals will be paid out and displayed on the top is 1/4), and the combination of symbols of the winning combination is stopped and the probability that 10 game medals will be paid out is 1/8 (= 3/4 × 1/6).

-Relationship between stop button operation sequence and payout number when pushing order bell is won-
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a specific reel (this reel is used as the first stop) when a pushing bell (hereinafter, also referred to as “operation handling role”) that is a predetermined bell role is won. This is called “first reel”, and in the above-described example, a stop operation is performed on the left reel 21a or the middle reel 21b), and the reel that is the second stop target is a predetermined reel (that is, the above-described reel). Based on the correct answer pressing order (predetermined pressing order assigned to the selected operation-corresponding winning combination) (the winning combination (herein referred to as “winning winning combination A”)). It is configured to be able to stop display on the effective line. Here, there are four correct pressing orders in the slot machine 1: left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, and middle right and left. In addition, when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing on a reel different from the specific reel (this reel is referred to as a “second reel” and corresponds to the right reel 21c in the above example) as the first stop. (When the right stop button 33c is operated at a timing at which the symbols assigned in FIG. 10 (a) can be drawn onto the effective line of the right reel 21c), the above winnings are achieved regardless of the stop timing and the operation sequence for the remaining reels. A combination of symbols (referred to as “fourth symbol combination”) of a winning combination (referred to as “winning combination D”) different from the combination A is configured to be stop-displayable on the active line. Here, there are four predetermined timings in the slot machine 1: red (red 7), blue (blue 7), black (black bar), and white (white blank). At this time, the number of game medals to be paid out to the winning combination A and the winning combination D (the number of payouts) is set to be the same (as described above, 10 game medals are all paid out). By configuring in this way, for the selection of the push order bell, the stop buttons 33a to 33c can be operated in the order of pressing or by pressing the button in the predetermined order or timing. The combination of symbols of the winning combination can be stopped and displayed on the active line, and the same number of game medals are paid out, so that the player can select the game method.

  In addition, when the stop operation for the specific reel described above is performed in the first stop, but the stop operation for the predetermined reel described above is not performed in the second stop (that is, different from the correct pushing order described above in the second stop). When operated in the pressing order), depending on the operation timing for the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the combination of symbols of the winning combination (referred to as “winning combination B”) (referred to as “second symbol combination”) is on the active line. Stop display is possible. For example, in the game in which the winning combination -A1 is won, the correct answer pressing order is left middle right, so that the game is operated in the order of left and right. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pressing order is assigned as four pressing orders for operating the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b as the first stop. One of them corresponds. When the stop operation for the specific reel described above is not performed in the first stop (that is, when the first stop is operated in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order described above), the operation on the stop buttons 33a to 33c is performed. Depending on the timing, the winning combination (referred to as “winning combination C”) can be stopped and displayed on the active line. For example, when the winning combination -A1 is won, it is a case where the operation is performed in the order of right / left middle or right / middle left, and two of the four pushing orders correspond. In addition, when a stop operation is performed on the second reel at a timing different from the predetermined timing in the first stop, the winning combination (referred to as “winning combination E”) is displayed depending on the operation timing for the remaining reels. The combination (referred to as “fifth symbol combination”) can be stopped and displayed on the active line. At this time, the number of game medals to be paid out to the winning combination B, winning combination C and winning combination E (the number of payouts) is set to be the same (as described above, all 10 game medals are paid out). ).

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the push order bells include the winning combinations -A1 to A12, the winning combinations -B1 to B12, the winning combinations -C1 to C12, and the winning combinations -D1 to D12. It consists of a total of 48 roles. When any one of these push order bells is won, when the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, that is, when the player is operated in the push order, Consider a probability (hereinafter, referred to as “acquisition rate”) that a combination of winning symbols is displayed on an active line when one of the push orders is arbitrarily selected. First, since there are four combinations of push orders when the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b is operated in the first stop, the correct push order (for example, left middle right when winning combination-A1) Is 1/4, and when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in this correct pressing order, the winning combinations are always combined, so the acquisition rate is 1/4 (= 1/4 × 1). . In addition, when the first stop is the correct answer pressing order and the second stop is the incorrect answer pressing order (for example, left and right in the case of winning combination-A1), the pressing order is 1/4. Since the combination of symbols of winning combination is aligned on the effective line with probability, the acquisition rate is 1/16 (= 1/4 × 1/4). Further, when the first stop and the second stop are in the wrong answer pressing order (for example, middle left and right and middle right and left when winning combination-A1), the probability is 1/8. Since the combinations of symbols of winning combinations are aligned on the effective line, the acquisition rate is 1/16 (= 2/4 × 1/8). This acquisition rate is the same for the 48 push order bells described above. Therefore, the total acquisition rate when the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop with respect to the winning of the push order bell is 3/8 (= 1/4 + 1/16 + 1/16).

  On the other hand, when any one of the 48 push order bells is won, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, that is, when the player is operated by pushing the right, When one of the four colors (or symbols) assigned to the reel 21c (or symbol) is arbitrarily selected and a stop operation is performed, the winning combination symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. As described above, the probability (“acquisition rate” described above) is 1/4 when successful in pushing, and 1/8 when failed in pushing. Thus, the total acquisition rate when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop is 3/8 (= 1/4 + 1/8).

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the acquisition rate is the same as 3/8 regardless of whether the operation is performed in the pushing order or the pushing operation with respect to the winning of the pushing order bell as the operation support role. It is.

  In addition, when the player always operates the stop buttons 33a to 33c in the same operation order (for example, when the player always operates in the order of left middle, right) with respect to winning of the push order bell, the acquisition rate is 3 / 8 Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, by operating the middle left and right, the combination of the winning combination A described above is always stopped and displayed. A1 to A12), the acquisition rate is 1/4 (= 12/48 × 1). In addition, when the second stop is not in the correct answer pressing order when operated in the order of left middle right, the probability that the combination of the winning combination B described above is stopped is 1/4, and the pressing order bell is 48. Since there are 12 (winning combinations -B1 to B12), the acquisition rate is 1/16 (= 12/48 × 1/4). Furthermore, when operating in the order of left middle right, if the first stop is not in the correct pressing order, the probability that the combination of symbols of the winning combination C described above is stopped is 1/8, and the pressing order bell is 48. Since there are 24 (winning combinations -C1 to C12 and winning combinations -D1 to D12), the acquisition rate is 1/16 (= 24/48 × 1/8). These acquisition rates are the same in the case of right / left middle, middle left / right, and middle right / left. Therefore, the acquisition rate when the player always operates the stop buttons 33a to 33c in the same pressing order is 3/8 (= 1/4 + 1/16 + 1/16).

  Further, when the player always operates the right stop button 33c as the first stop and always operates at the same timing (always aiming at the same color (or design)) for the winning of the push order bell (always) Also, when the red 7 symbol on the right reel 21c is pushed up), the acquisition rate is 3/8. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the right stop button 33c is operated in the first stop, the color (symbol) in which the combination of the winning combination D described above is always displayed is “red (red 7) ”, and the push order bells to which this operation timing is assigned are 12 out of 48 (winning combination -A1 to A3, winning combination -B1 to B3, winning combination -C1 to C3, winning combination- D1 to D3), the acquisition rate is 1/4 (= 12/48). In addition, even if the right stop button 33c is operated at a timing at which the red 7 symbol can be drawn onto the active line of the right reel 21a in the first stop, the push order bell in which the symbol combination of the winning combination D is not stopped and displayed is 36 out of 48 (winning combination -A4 to A12, winning combination -B4 to B12, winning combination -C4 to C12, winning combination -D4 to D12), at which time combination of winning combination E is stopped Since the probability that it can be displayed is 1/6 as described above, the acquisition rate is 1/8 (= 36/48 × 1/6). This acquisition rate is the same when the right reel 21c is always aimed at blue (blue 7), black (black bar), and white (white blank). Therefore, the acquisition rate when the player always aims at the same color (or symbol) is 3/8 (= 1/4 + 1/8).

  The relationship between the gaming method (pushing order or pushing) in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment and the number of game medals to be paid out can be expressed by the following equations (1) and (2). In addition, when the selected pressing order bell is operated in the pressing order, the symbol combination of the winning combination A (first symbol combination) always stops on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The displayed push order is called “correct answer push order” and depends on the operation order and operation timing of the second stop and the third stop (the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b) when operated by pushing the eyes. The stop operation for the target color or symbol in the right stop button 33c in which the combination of symbols of the winning combination C (third symbol combination) is always stopped and displayed on the active line is called “predetermined timing”.

A / S + B × T = C / P + Q × D (1)
1 / S + T = 1 / P + Q (2)
However,
S: Number of selections in the pressing order associated with the operation corresponding combination T: Probability that the second symbol combination or the third symbol combination is stopped when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated in the correct pressing order. Average value P: Number of selected timings that can be selected for the second reel assigned to the operation corresponding combination Q: No. 5 when the second reel is operated at a timing different from the predetermined timing The average value of the probability that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed A: The number of game media to be paid out when the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the first reel is stopped for the first reel B: The first Number of game media to be paid out when the fourth symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the stop operation is performed on the second reel by one stop operation C: When the stop operation is performed on the first reel by the first stop operation Number of game media to be paid out when the second symbol combination or the third symbol combination is stopped and displayed. D: When the stop operation is performed on the second reel by the first stopping operation, the fifth symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Number of game media to be paid

  As described above, “S” is left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left “4”, “T” is “1/8”, and “P” is red, blue, black, white. “4”, “Q” becomes “1/8”, and “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” all become “10”. The left side is A / S + B × T = 10/4 + 10 × 1/8 = 3.75, and the right side is C / P + Q × D = 10/4 + 10 × 1/8 = 3.75. In the machine 1, the conditional expression (1) is established. Further, the left side of the above formula (2) is 1 / S + T = 1/4 + 1/8 = 0.375, and the right side is 1 / P + Q = 1/4 + 1/8 = 0.375, which is the slot according to the present embodiment. In the machine 1, the conditional expression (2) is established. As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the combination of winning symbols can be stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of whether the order of pushing is selected as the gaming method or the selection of the main line. Even if you select a game method, there will be no difference in advantage and profit.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in order to give a variation in the combination of symbols of the winning combination (impact the player), the correct answer for winning the push order bell When operated in the pressing order, the winning combination 01 or the winning combination 02 symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and when successful, the winning combination 03, winning combination 04, winning combination 05 or winning combination 06 The combination of symbols is configured to be stopped and displayed, but the winning combination that is stopped when the correct answer is pressed and the winning combination that is stopped when the correct answer is pressed are the same. Alternatively, the winning combinations that are stopped and displayed when the correct answer pressing order and the key press are successful may all be the same.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the combination of winning symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of whether the pressing order is selected as the gaming method or the pressing is selected. When it is impossible, a specific symbol (one of Special Drawing 01 to Special Drawing 07) is always stopped and displayed on the active line. As described above, the winning combination acquisition rate is 3/8 regardless of whether the pressing order is selected or the pressing direction, so the probability that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed is also determined by selecting the pressing order. Even if the selection is made, 5/8 (= 1-3 / 8) is obtained, and the same probability is obtained. In other words, the probability α that the specific symbol when the left reel 21a is stopped in the first stop is displayed in a stopped state (non-winning), and the specific symbol when the stop operation is performed on the middle reel 21b in the first stop. Is the same as the probability β that is displayed in a stopped state (non-winning) and the probability γ that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (non-winning) when the stop operation is performed on the right reel 21c in the first stop ( α = β = γ). When this specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state changes as will be described later, but the probability is the same regardless of whether the order of pushing is selected as the gaming method. Therefore, no matter which game method is selected, there is no difference in advantage and profit.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when winning the push order bell which is the operation corresponding role, the main control means 100 uses the acquired number display 72 to aim at the correct answer push order and the target color or pattern. Both information (this information is called "specific information") is notified, and the sub-control unit 200 notifies information on a game method selected in advance in the correct answer pressing order and the target color or pattern. It is configured as follows. That is, the sub-control unit 200 can switch the notification content (which of the two game methods is to be notified of which game method is to be notified) according to the player's preference and the situation of the effect. At this time, the specific information notified by the main control means 100 notifies the correct pressing order in either the upper digit or the lower digit constituting the acquired number display 72, and the target color or design on the other side. It is comprised so that it may alert | report. Therefore, by simplifying the display mode (combination) of the specific information on the acquired number display 72, the player can easily grasp necessary information by looking at the acquired number display 72.

-Other winning roles-
Also, in the winning combination -E1 and winning combination -E2, the bell symbol (one of the bell 1, bell 2, or bell 3) is in a straight line regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Matched (not only on the active line, but also on an oblique line, etc.) 10 game medals are paid out and has a so-called “common bell” role. The winning combination -F1 and winning combination -F2 are roles in which watermelon symbols may be arranged. The winning combination -F1 has a so-called "watermelon" role, and the winning combination -F2 is a so-called "strong watermelon". Have a role. The winning combination-G1, the winning combination-G2, and the winning combination-G3 are roles in which cherry symbols are displayed. The winning combination-G1 has a so-called "weak cherry" role, and the winning combination-G2 is a so-called winning combination. The winning role-G3 has the role of “middle cherries”. Further, the winning combination-H1 and the winning combination-H2 have a so-called "chance eye" role.

-About re-playing role-
In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the replaying role (replay) that is the winning combination is replaying role-A, replaying role-B1 to B6, replaying role -C1 to C6, and replaying role -D1 to D6. , Re-players-E, re-players-F, and re-players-G, and these re-players are configured by combining the re-players 01 to 11 shown in FIG. (The meanings of the numbers shown in parentheses in FIG. 7 are the same as in the winning combination). Note that these re-playing combinations are indicated by the stop button 33a as apparent from the arrangement of the symbols of the reels 21a to 21c shown in FIG. Regardless of the timing at which -33c is operated, any one of the assigned symbol combinations is stopped and displayed on the active line in each of these re-game players 01-11.

  Here, the re-game combination -A is a combination in which the combination of symbols of the re-play game combination 01 is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. That is, the symbols “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” are arranged in the middle of the reel display window 11 and can be used as so-called “normal replay”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the push order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is assigned to the re-playing roles -B1 to B6, the re-playing roles -C1 to C6, and the re-playing roles -D1 to D6 (hereinafter referred to as “replaying roles”). These replays are called “push order replay”). Specifically, each of the re-game players -B1 to B6 is assigned reel control in which the combination of symbols of the re-game player 03 is stopped and displayed in one of the six push orders, and the remaining five push orders are re-ordered. The reel control is assigned to stop and display the combination of symbols of the game combination 01 or the re-game combination 02. In addition, the re-game players -C1 to C6 are assigned a reel control in which the combination of symbols of the re-game game 04 is stopped and displayed in one of the six push orders, and the re-game game 05 in the remaining five push orders. Alternatively, a reel control is assigned in which a combination of symbols of the re-playing role 06 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the re-game players -D1 to D6 are assigned reel control in which the combination of symbols of the re-game player 01 or the re-game player 02 is stopped and displayed in one of the six pushing orders, and the remaining five push The reel control in which the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is stopped and displayed in order is assigned. Here, when the combination of symbols of the replaying role 02 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the replay symbols are aligned on the line that rises to the right. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, re-players -B1 to B6 are won in the RT1 game state, and re-players -C1 to C6 are won in the RT2 game state, and re-players -D1 to D6 Is won in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state. In addition, the combination of symbols of the replaying role 03, the replaying role 04, the replaying role 05, and the replaying role 06 that are stopped and displayed by winning the replaying role is an opportunity for the transition of the gaming state as will be described later. .

  The re-playing role-E is a winning combination in the RT3 gaming state, that is, an AT game described later and an internal medium gaming state that is the RT4 gaming state, and the combination of symbols of the re-playing role 07 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the re-playing combination -F is a winning combination in the RT3 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state (special gaming state), and depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, a combination of symbols (" “White blank” − “white blank” − “white blank”) is stopped and displayed on the active line. For example, the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, so that the AT game is confirmed. Is done. In addition, the re-gamer-G does not have white blank symbols, but is used to suggest (speak) to the player that an AT game or the like may be determined.

  Note that the slot machine 1 may be configured such that when the special combination is won, the re-playing combination 01 and the winning combination 01 are also won. For example, in the case of a configuration in which a special combination and a winning combination 01 or a re-playing combination 01 are won, the combination of the winning combination 01 or the re-playing combination 01 is given priority on the active line in the game where the special combination is won. Because they are aligned, there is no combination of symbols for special roles in the game. Not only this, the special role may be elected alone, and when transitioning from the non-internal medium game state to the internal medium game state, the special character will win (the combination of symbols of the special character is stopped on the active line) To increase the number of winning areas for re-players (for example, increase the frequency of losing in the non-internal medium gaming state, By making the territory the re-playing territory, it is possible to make it difficult to win special roles). In addition, a special role (this will be referred to as “special role 1”) that can be won in a game in which two game medals are bet (a game with two bets) is provided, and this special role 1 includes three games. In a game in which a bet is placed (a game with three bets), the combination of symbols cannot be stopped on the active line so that a special game 1 is not won in a game with three bets (special It can also be configured to continue the internal game state in which the combination 1 is won. In this case, a special combination (this will be referred to as “special combination 2”) that can be won in a game of three bets may be provided. In this case, the special combination 2 can stop the combination of symbols on the active line in a game with three bets, but may not be able to stop in a game with two bets. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the special combination BB1, the special combination BB2, and the special combination BB3 are elected alone, and the winning combination -F1, the winning combination -G1, and the winning combination -When either G2, winning combination -H1 or winning combination -H2 and special combination BB1 are won at the same time, winning combination -F1, winning combination -G1, winning combination -G2, winning combination -H1 or winning combination -H2 If Kato and special role BB2 are elected at the same time, and winning combination -F1, winning combination -F2, winning combination -G1, winning combination -G2, winning combination -G3, winning combination -H1 and winning combination -H2 are special. The case where the combination BB3 is won at the same time is provided. Therefore, winning combination -F1, winning combination -F2, winning combination -G1, winning combination -G2, winning combination -G3, winning combination -H1 and winning combination -H2 are selected and the combination of symbols is an effective line. By being stopped and displayed above, it is possible to indicate to the player that he / she has won a special role (or that there is a possibility). In the winning combination in which the winning combination and the special combination are won, the condition device number (winning number) described later is assigned the same number as the special combination.

  Here, a method of stopping control of the reels 21a to 21c by the reel control means 120 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the reel control unit 120 controls the reels 21a to 21c as described above, as shown in FIG. 124 and rotation stop control means 125.

(Rotation start control means 121)
The rotation start control means 121 is for performing control related to the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c. Specifically, when a start signal output based on the operation of the start lever 32 is input, A rotation start signal is output to the stepping motors (reel driving means 22a to 22c) provided on the respective reels 21a to 21c, and the rotation of all the reels 21a to 21c is started by starting these stepping motors. It is configured as follows. Further, when the start lever 32 is operated, the rotation start control means 121 rotates all the reels 21a to 21c at a predetermined acceleration, and the rotation speeds of all the reels 21a to 21c are set to a predetermined speed. When it reaches, constant speed rotation is performed at this predetermined speed.

(Stop table storage means 122)
The stop table storage unit 122 stores a stop order selection table and a stop table which are information for stopping the reels 21a to 21c. For each of the reels 21a to 21c, the stop table corresponds to which symbol number (0 to 19) in the position corresponding to the middle stage of the reel display window 11 when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Is a table that defines whether to stop at a position corresponding to the lower row, and a table number is assigned to each. Note that the stop table may have a table configuration that defines how many frames are stopped with respect to the symbol number for which the reception operation has been performed. Such a stop table based on the number of sliding frames can be used for any of the reels 21a to 21b of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. For some of the reels 21a to 21b, The stop table that defines the symbol number of the stop symbol is used, and the stop table defined by the number of sliding frames is used for the remaining reels.

(Stop position data creation means 123)
The stop position data creating means 123 is based on the result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110 to determine the stop position at which the reels 21a to 21c are stopped when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Based on the selection table, one of the tables is selected from the stop table to generate stop position data. When the start lever 32 is operated and all of the three reels 21a to 21c are in the constant speed rotation state, the stop position data creating means 123 includes three pieces until the first stop stop button is operated. For each of the reels 21a to 21c, stop position data is created by selecting a stop table based on the stop order selection table. Further, after the first stop button (any one of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is operated, the second stop button is operated at the latest from the first stop (that is, the second stop stop). The remaining two reels (ie, the first stop stop button) that have not been operated yet when the first stop button is operated during the time when the butane operation is accepted. For each of the two reels that are rotating at the time when is operated, a stop table is selected based on the stop order selection table to generate stop position data. Similarly, after the stop button for the second stop is operated, the stop button for the third stop is operated at the latest after the stop button for the second stop is operated (that is, the stop button for the third stop is operated). The remaining one reel (that is, the second stop stop button is operated) when the second stop button is operated during the period until the operation is accepted) (One reel that is rotating at the time) is generated based on the stop order selection table to generate stop position data.

  For example, after the start lever 32 is operated, the left stop button 33a corresponding to the left reel 21a, the middle stop button 33b corresponding to the middle reel 21b, and the right stop button 33c corresponding to the right reel 21c (that is, winning) It is assumed that the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the correct answer pressing order for the hand-A1. In this case, when the start lever 32 is operated and the rotation speeds of all the three reels 21a to 21c become constant speed, the stop position data creating means 123 selects the stop table for all the reels 21a to 21c. Create stop position data. When the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, stop position data is selected for the rotating left reel 21a and right reel 21c until the middle stop button 33b that is the second stop is operated. To recreate the stop position data. Further, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, the stop position data is selected for the rotating right reel 21c until the right stop button 33c, which is the third stop, is operated. Recreate the data. For example, when the stop position data for the third stop is created, when the stop table selected for the right reel 21c is already selected for the second stop and the stop position data is created, the creation is performed again. The stop position data for the second stop can be used as it is in the third stop (of course, it may be re-created).

  Further, the stop position data creation means 123 is not used when the start lever 32 is operated, but when the rotation speeds of all the three reels 21a to 21 become constant speeds. The stop table is selected and the stop position data is created for all the reels 21a to 21c until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed or until the reels 21a to 21c start rotating. May be. The stop position data creating means 123 does not select the stop table again after the previous stop button operation among the stop buttons 33a to 33c until the next stop button is operated. After the previous stop button operation, the stop position is selected by selecting the stop table until the time when the next stop button can be operated (that is, when the next stop button can be accepted). You may comprise so that data may be recreated.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, from when the start lever 32 is operated to when the first stop button is operated, and any one of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is stopped. The start lever 32 is selected so that stop position data can be generated by selecting stop tables for all the rotating reels of the reels 21a to 21c after the operation until the next stop button is operated. In addition, after the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, an unacceptable period is provided in which the operation of the next stop button is unacceptable for a predetermined time. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the time from when the start lever 32 is operated until the rotational speeds of all the three reels 21a to 21c become constant speeds is stopped for these reels 21a to 21c. It is sufficient to select data and create stop position data.

(Rotation position detection means 124)
The rotational position detecting means 124 is for detecting the positions of the reels 21a to 21c when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Specifically, the rotational position detecting means 124 is not particularly shown, but count means for counting pulse signals output from the stepping motors (reel driving means 22a to 22c), and pulses generated by the counting means. A reset means for resetting the count value of the signal is provided. More specifically, after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating and all the reels 21a to 21c rotate at a predetermined speed, they are detected by a reel sensor (not shown). When the passage of the member (index) is detected, the counting means starts counting pulse signals output from the stepping motor. Then, the rotation angle of the detected member (index) is calculated based on the count value at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, and thereby the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. The position will be detected. The count value of the pulse signal by the count means is reset by the reset means every time the reel sensor detects the passage of the detected member (index), and the pulse signal is newly counted from this point. ing.

(Rotation stop control means 125)
Based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the rotation stop control means 125 is positioned at the positions of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the stop position data created by the stop position data creation means 123a. This is for stopping these reels 21a to 21c at correspondingly determined stop positions. In other words, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the reel 21a corresponds to the position of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated at the stop position determined in the stop position data. ˜21c will be stopped.

  7 to 9 also show winning probabilities (configuration of the winning lottery table) in each gaming state to be described later. Here, the numerical values shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 indicate the numerator (value of the numerator when the denominator is 65536), and “-” shown in each role indicates the role in the game state. It indicates that the lottery is not performed. Also, the probability of not winning any role (probability in the case of so-called “losing”) is the value obtained by subtracting the total of the winning probabilities of the special role, winning combination and re-playing role from 1 ( The value obtained by subtracting the total value of the special combination, winning combination and replay combination from 65536). In addition, it is not necessary to provide “losing” (you may be configured to always win any combination by lottery). When the result of the lottery is lost, the reel control unit 120 is configured to stop and display a combination of symbols (losing eye) that does not correspond to any of the combinations of symbols shown in FIG. 5 on the active line. ing.

-About reach-
When the slot machine 1 according to the present invention satisfies a predetermined condition in the internal medium gaming state (RT4 gaming state) (for example, a game that has not won any role in the internal pillar gaming state (RT4 gaming state)) In addition, when a combination of symbols of the special role that has been elected is drawn on the active line and cannot be stopped and displayed), a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in the reel display window 11. It is configured. The symbol displayed at this time is referred to as a so-called “reach eye”. By displaying this reach eye, it is possible to indicate to the player that the player has won the special role. Note that the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the left reel 21a in the first stop (for example, the symbols when the No. 18 blue 7, No. 17 watermelon and No. 16 watermelon of the left reel 21a in FIG. 4 are stopped and displayed). It may be a reach eye, a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the middle reel 21b at the second stop may be a reach eye, or a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the first stop and the second stop, or from the first stop to the third stop. May be a reach, or may be a reach by stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol in a V shape or an inverted V shape.

(Winning determination means 130)
When all of the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the winning determination means 130 determines whether or not the combination of symbols of the combination is arranged on the above-mentioned effective line. It is determined that a winning combination has been won (winned) or that the specific symbol to which the gaming state shifts has stopped. At this time, the winning determination means 130 uses the reel position detection means 23a to 23c to determine, for example, the symbol positioned on the effective line by detecting the angle or the number of steps when the stepping motor is stopped. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a winning combination (winning) has occurred. When a table is used for control when stopping the reels 21a to 21c, the winning determination means 130 does not determine the symbol combination after the reels 21a to 21c actually stop, but the reel control. When the stop position of the reels 21a to 21c is determined by the means 120 using the table as described above, the combination of symbols that stop on the effective line may be determined.

(Payout control means 140)
The payout control unit 140 pays out game medals according to the winning combination (winning combination in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment) as a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 130. That is, the payout control means 140 has a function as a profit granting means for giving a profit to the player based on a stop display of a predetermined symbol combination of the reels 21a to 21c. Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game medals can be stored as electronic information by the game medium storage unit 141 provided in the payout control unit 140. Yes (game medals stored in the slot machine 1 are called “credits”). When a game medal exceeding the maximum number of bets (three in this embodiment) is inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 or when a winning combination for paying out a game medal is won, the payout control means 140 receives the game medal. It is stored (stored inside) in the game medium storage means 141. When the number of stored game medals (credits) exceeds a predetermined number (50 in the above case), the payout control means 140 operates the hopper motor 70 to pay out the excess number of game medals. The hopper device. Further, the payout control means 140 is configured to cause the hopper device to pay out the bet game medals and the stored game medals (credits) when the settlement button 34 is operated. At this time, the number of game medals being bet and the number of storages in the game medium storage unit 141 is zero. The number of credits stored in the game medium storage means 141 is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the upper end portion of the front door 3) on the front surface (front door 3) of the slot machine 1 (the stored credits). The part that displays the number is called the “credit display part”).

(Set value setting means 150)
The set value setting means 150 performs settings relating to a lottery or payout of a combination in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment by operating the setting change key switch 36. In the slot machine 1, the power switch 35 is turned on while the power switch 35 is turned off, the power switch 35 is turned on and the power is turned on, and the set value is updated by performing a predetermined operation. Alternatively, when the setting change key switch 36 is turned off after inputting and operating the start lever 32, the setting value is stored in the setting value storage unit 151. For example, six setting values from 1 to 6 can be set, and the winning combination determination means 110 changes the winning probability of the combination according to the setting value, and thereby the game medals to be paid out The rate (payout rate) is changed. Therefore, the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 are examples (for example, values when the set value is 1). Further, when the set value is changed, a part of the information related to the game (such as a gaming state described later) is retained, while the other information (such as an internal gaming state described later) is initialized. You can also In addition, the slot machine having a special role may be configured such that the set value cannot be changed even if the above operation is performed when in the special game state (RT5 game state). Further, the setting value may not be changed even in the internal middle gaming state (RT4 gaming state). Further, it may be configured such that the setting cannot be changed when the freeze is being executed.

(Game state control means 160)
The gaming state control means 160 controls the gaming state and the internal gaming state in the slot machine 1, and includes an RT gaming state control means 161 and an internal gaming state control means 162.

(RT gaming state control means 161)
First, the game state transition will be described. As shown in FIG. 12A, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is changed to a non-RT gaming state (normal gaming state) by the RT gaming state control means 161 in an initial state such as when shipped from the factory. In the case of a specification in which the gaming state is initialized when the set value is changed, when the slot machine 1 is turned on and the set value is changed (also referred to as “RAM clear”), the non-RT gaming state ( Normal gaming state).

  Also, in the non-RT gaming state, the winning combination -A1 to A12, winning combination -B1 to B12, winning combination -C1 to C12 and winning combination -D1 to D12 (push order bell described above) are won. When the specific symbol (the special symbol shown in FIG. 6 (any of special figure 01 to special figure 07) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state of this slot machine 1 is determined by the RT gaming state control means 161. As described above, even if the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, or the right stop button 33c is operated, The probability (acquisition rate) that the combination of symbols of the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line is 3/8 (= 0.375). It is the operation timing (color or symbol to push the eye) is not notified, the 5/8 (= 0.625) specific symbols in probability to migrate to RT1 gaming state is stopped and displayed on the pay line.

  Further, when in the RT1 gaming state, if any of the re-playing roles -B1 to B6 is won and the combination of symbols of the re-playing role 03 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state control means 161 The gaming state of this slot machine 1 shifts to the RT2 gaming state. As shown in FIG. 7, the re-games -B1 to B6 are wins when the gaming state is in the RT1 game state, and as shown in FIG. 11, the re-games -B1 to B6 are won. Then, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order indicated by “03”, the combination of symbols of the replaying combination 03 is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, the combination of symbols of the replaying role 03 is stopped and displayed depending on whether or not the winning order of the replaying role -B1 to B6 is notified of whether or not the combination of the symbols of the replaying role 03 is stopped and displayed. The probabilities are different. In addition, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order indicated by “01/02” with respect to the winning of the re-game player -B1 to B6, the combination of symbols of the re-game player 01 or the re-game player 02 is changed. Stopped on the active line, and the gaming state of this slot machine 1 maintains the RT1 gaming state.

  Further, when in the RT2 game state, if any of the re-game players -C1 to C6 is won and the combination of symbols of the re-game player 04 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT game state control means 161 The gaming state of this slot machine 1 shifts to the RT3 gaming state. As shown in FIG. 7, the re-games -C1 to C6 are wins when the gaming state is in the RT2 game state, and as shown in FIG. 11, the re-games -C1 to C6 are won. When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order indicated by “04”, the combination of symbols of the re-game player 04 is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is stopped and displayed on the active line with respect to the winning of the replaying roles -C1 to C6, the RT gaming state control means 161 causes the slot machine to The gaming state of 1 shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order indicated by “05/06” in FIG. 11 in response to the winning of the re-playing roles -C1 to C6, the symbols of the re-playing role 05 or the re-playing role 06 The combination of is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is configured to shift to the RT1 gaming state.

  Also, when in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, any of the re-game actors -D1 to D6 is won, and the combination of symbols of the re-game player 01 or the re-game player 02 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 maintains the current gaming state by the RT gaming state control means 161, and when the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is stopped and displayed on the active line, The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT1 gaming state by the RT gaming state control means 161. Therefore, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order indicated by “01/02” in FIG. 11 in response to the winning of the re-playing roles -D1 to D6, the symbols of the re-playing role 01 or the re-playing role 02 The combination of is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the gaming state of this slot machine 1 maintains the current gaming state (RT2 gaming state or RT3 gaming state), and stops in the pressing order indicated by “05/06” in FIG. When the buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT1 gaming state. Has been.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the above-described push order bell is won, a push order in which a combination of winning symbols for paying out 10 game medals is stopped and displayed on the active line is displayed. An AT game for notification is provided, and the AT game is executed mainly in the RT3 gaming state (as will be described later, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the transition condition to the AT game (internal gaming state 3)) Is established, and the player is stopped in this pushing order even though the pushing order in which the combination of symbols of the re-gaming actor 04 is stopped is notified to the winning of the re-gaming-C1 to C6. When the buttons 33a to 33c are not operated (that is, when the RT2 gaming state is continued without changing to the RT3 gaming state), the AT gaming is started by shifting to the internal gaming state 3. And it is). Here, the AT game is a game for notifying a target color or design in a pushing order or eye-push that is advantageous to the player. For example, among the stop buttons 33a to 33c, as in the push order bells described above (for example, winning combinations -A1 to A12, winning combinations -B1 to B12, winning combinations -C1 to C12 and winning combinations -D1 to D12), The correct answer pressing order when operating the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b as the first stop (the pressing order in which the combination of winning symbols is displayed on the active line) or the right stop button 33c is the first The main control means 100, as will be described later, is a predetermined timing when the operation is performed as a stop (a color or a pattern in which the combination of winning symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line by aiming at the right reel 21c) To the player using the acquired number display device 72, and the effect control means 301 using the image display device 41 or the like ("A" The combination of winning symbols for winning order bells such as winning combinations -A1 to A12 can be aligned on the effective line (resulting in 10 gaming medals). To be paid out). As described above, when an AT game is executed, the push order for transitioning to the RT2 game state and the RT3 game state or the push order for maintaining this game state is notified when the above-mentioned re-gamer is elected. Thus, the AT game is executed in the RT3 gaming state.

  In the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, a combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is effective when either the replaying role -C1 to C6 or the replaying role -D1 to D6 is won. When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order in which they are stopped and displayed above, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer 05 or the re-gamer 06 is stopped and displayed on the active line, and as a result, the RT game state control means By 161, the gaming state of this slot machine 1 shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Also, the winning combination -A1 to A12, winning combination -B1 to B12, winning combination -C1 to C12 and winning combination -D1 to D12 are selected and are not operated in the correct pressing order, or are not successful. Even when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT1 gaming state by the RT gaming state control means 161. Therefore, when a game is being executed in the RT1 gaming state, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are pushed in the order of pushing to raise the gaming state by winning the re-gamer (pushing order replay) even though the pushing order is not notified. Even if the player is operated, in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, if the push order is not notified, the above-mentioned re-playing combination -C1 to C6, re-playing combination -D1 to D6 or winning combination -A1 to A12, winning a prize The stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order or timing at which the combination of symbols that shift to the RT1 gaming state is stopped and displayed in response to the winning combination of the combination -B1 to B12, winning combination -C1 to C12, winning combination -D1 to D12 The game is executed in the RT1 game state basically. Similarly, when the AT game is ended in the RT3 gaming state, if the push order is not notified to the winning of the replaying role or winning combination (pushing order replay or pushing order bell), the gaming state is the RT1 game. Will transition to the state. For this reason, the “advantageous push order” in the above-described AT game includes the transition from the RT3 game state to the RT1 game state when the AT game is being executed (stopping against the push order bell winning). The buttons 33a to 33c are not operated in the correct pressing order or are not successfully pressed, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed, or the re-players -C1 to C6 and the re-players -D1 to D6 are selected. On the other hand, although the push order in which the combination of the symbols of the replaying role 04, 01 or 02 is stopped is notified, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated in this pushing order, and the replaying role 05 or replaying In the case where the combination of symbols of the combination 06 is stopped and displayed on the active line), notification of the pressing order for shifting to the RT3 gaming state is also included. In addition, as information for pushing up, you may comprise so that "aim for red" etc. may alert | report, for example.

  Here, the non-RT gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state described above are also non-internal medium gaming states. “Non-internal” means that the power is turned on for the first time after factory collection or the RAM It means a state where you have not won a special role like at the time of clearing.

  Also, in the non-RT gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, the winning combination determining means 110 wins a special role (BB1 to BB3), and the special role is placed on the active lines of the reels 21a to 21c in the game. If it is determined that a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols assigned to is stopped and displayed, that is, it is determined that the game does not shift to the special game in response to the winning of the special role, the game state control means 160 determines the RT game. When the state control means 161 shifts the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the RT4 gaming state, which is the internal middle gaming state, and when the combination of symbols assigned to the special role is stopped and displayed, the gaming state RT5 is the special gaming state. Transition to gaming state. Here, “inside” means a state where the special combination is won but the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is not arranged on the active line. As described above, when the transition is made to the RT4 gaming state, which is an internal medium gaming state, the winning combination is carried over by the special combination carry-over means 112 until the winning combination of the special combination symbols is displayed on the active line (that is, The RT4 gaming state, which is the internal gaming state, is continued). In addition, as a timing which transfers to inside, you may transfer based on having won the special combination by the winning combination determination means 110. In this normal gaming state (non-RT gaming state, RT1, RT2, RT3 gaming state, and RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state), basically, a gaming medal to bet unless an AT game described later is executed. Is more than the expected number that can be obtained in the game.

  Further, in the RT4 gaming state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination (BB1, BB2, BB3) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is determined by the RT gaming state control means 161. , Transition to the RT5 (special) gaming state. In this RT5 game state, a game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, as described above, the predetermined end condition is that when a predetermined number of game medals are paid out to the player in the RT5 gaming state (for example, BB1 and BB2 are 300, BB3 (When more than 450 sheets are paid out). When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the RT5 gaming state, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the non-RT gaming state by the RT gaming state control means 161.

  In any game state, when a winning combination is won and a corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (winning), a predetermined number of game medals are paid out by the payout control means 140 (or The game is configured to be replayed when a combination of symbols corresponding to the replaying game (replay) is won and displayed on the active line. Further, the above description of the gaming state is an example, and the present invention is not limited to the transition of the gaming state. For example, the game state may be shifted by displaying a combination of symbols of the winning combination stopped on the active line, or a game state transition pattern (paying game medals different from the winning combination on the active line) Or a combination of symbols that are not subject to re-playing) may be displayed in a stopped state to shift the gaming state.

(Internal game state control means 162)
Next, the transition of the internal game state will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the game state, the internal game state control means 162 manages the effect state (specifically, AT game) that affects the number of game medals to be paid out. ing. AT games in conventional gaming machines have been managed by the sub-control means 200. However, an act of illegally remodeling the sub-control means 200 is performed, or an illegal command is injected into the sub-control means 200. There was a possibility of being played in AT games. Further, whether or not to execute a game that affects the number of game medals such as an AT game is required to be managed by the main control means 100. Therefore, the main control means 100 is configured to manage by a plurality of internal game states as shown in FIG.

  First, at the normal time such as when shipped from the factory, the internal gaming state control means 162 changes the internal gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the internal gaming state 0 (normal). Then, in this internal gaming state 0, when an AT lottery to be described later is won, the internal gaming state control means 162 adds 1 to the AT stock counter (a counter that manages the number of rights of AT), and the value of this AT stock counter is Based on the fact that it is not 0, the AT precursor game number is determined and set in the AT precursor game number counter, 1 is subtracted from the AT stock counter, and the internal gaming state of this slot machine 1 is the internal gaming state 1 (AT precursor ). The number of AT precursor games is determined by lottery in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, but may be configured to set a predetermined number of games. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the internal gaming state 0 (for example, when a winning combination with a low winning probability is won in a winning combination) Although the AT lottery is configured to be executed, a lottery may be performed for each game (for example, a lottery with a probability considering the winning combination or the like is performed). The AT lottery may be executed in an internal game state other than the internal game state 0, and stocked in the AT stock counter when winning.

  The internal game state 1 is an AT game precursor state, and when the above-mentioned AT precursor game number game is executed in this internal game state 1 (the result of subtracting 1 from the value of the AT precursor game number counter for each game, When the value of the AT precursor game number counter becomes 0), the internal game state control means 162 shifts the internal game state of the slot machine 1 to the internal game state 2 (AT preparation).

  In the internal gaming state 2, the main control means 100 shifts the gaming state described above from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state in order to execute the AT game. That is, the internal game state 2 is displayed by the main control means 100 on the acquired number display 72 or the sub-control means 200 (effect control) as will be described later with respect to the winning of the push order bell and push order replay described above. By means of display on the image display device 42 via the means 301), the push order bells (winning combinations -A1 to A12, winning combinations -B1 to B12, winning combinations -C1 to C12, winning combinations -D1 to D12) In response to the correct answer pressing order and the target color or pattern, the pressing order replay (re-playing combination -B1 to B6, re-playing combination -C1-C6, re-playing combination -D1-D6) In this state, the AT game preparation state in which the push order for shifting to the RT2 game state or the RT3 game state and the push order for maintaining the game state are notified. However, when the gaming state is a non-RT gaming state, in order to shift to the RT1 gaming state, the correct pushing order is not notified to the winning of the pushing order bell (as described above, the specific symbol is stopped and displayed) To move to the RT1 transition state). In this internal game state 2, only the push order replay and the push order of the push order bell regarding the game state transition are notified, and if there is a push order replay or push order bell not related to the game state transition, You may comprise so that a press order may not be alert | reported, and you may comprise so that these push orders may also be alert | reported. Then, the internal game state control means 162 determines that the AT game number counter indicates that the game can be transferred to the AT game, that is, if the current game state after all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped is the RT3 game state. The number of games is set, and the state is shifted to an internal game state 3 (AT) in which the AT game can be executed. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set for one AT game, but a lottery or the like is performed at the time of winning the AT lottery or starting the execution of the AT. You may comprise so that the number of games of AT game may be determined.

  In the internal game state 3, the above-described push order replay (re-game combination -D1 to D6 (re-game combination -B1 to B6, re-play game combination -C1 to C6 if the game has changed to the RT1 game state)) and Colors or designs to be targeted in the correct order of pushing or the target for winning the push order bells (winning combination -A1 to A12, winning combination -B1 to B12, winning combination -C1 to C12, winning combination -D1 to D12) Can be provided to the player. In addition, when a predetermined number of games are executed in the internal game state 3 (when the value of the AT game number counter becomes 0), the internal game state 0 is entered. If the AT is stocked (when the value of the AT stock counter is not 0), the AT is again performed by shifting from the internal gaming state 1 to the internal gaming state 3 via the internal gaming state 2 by the above-described processing. A game is executed.

  Also, when the above-mentioned special roles (BB1 to BB3) are won in the internal game states 0 to 3, the internal game state control means 162 maintains the current internal game state (the number of AT precursor games in the internal game state 1). When the value of BB is updated, the update is canceled), and the number of BB precursor games is determined as the number of games in the precursor state until the notification of the special game (special role winning) is executed. Set to the pre-game number counter. At this time, when the current internal gaming state is 1 to 3, 1 is added to the AT stock counter. As described above, 1 is subtracted from the AT stock counter when transitioning from the internal gaming state 0 to the internal gaming state 1, but the AT game has not yet ended (the AT game is executed again after the special game). Because).

  Here, when the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state (internal) and the value of the BB precursor game number is not 0, it is referred to as a “BB precursor state”. The number of BB precursor games is determined by lottery in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, but may be configured to set a predetermined number of games. In this BB precursor state, the effect control means 301 can execute an effect (expectation effect) that suggests that a special role such as a continuous effect has been won using an image output to the image display device 41 or the like. it can. The internal game state control means 162 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the BB precursor game number counter for each game until the value of the BB precursor game number counter becomes zero. In addition, when the BB precursor game state (when the value of the BB precursor game number counter is not 0), when the combination of symbols of the special role that has been elected is stopped and displayed on the active line, and transition to the RT5 game state The internal game state control means 162 sets the value of the BB precursor game number counter to 0.

  When the special role is won in the internal game state 1 which is an AT precursor state, when the number of BB precursor games is determined, the current AT precursor game count value (the value of the AT precursor game counter) is determined. The number of BB precursor games may be determined. Also, a counter for counting the number of AT precursor games and a counter for counting the number of BB precursor games are shared (for example, the number of AT precursor games is also managed by the BB precursor game number counter), and the AT precursor game number is being counted ( If you win a special role (when in internal gaming state 1), you may continue to use the current counter value as the number of BB precursor games, or determine the number of games again when moving to the BB precursor state You may comprise so that it may set.

  A case where the value of the BB precursor game number counter is 0 and the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state is referred to as a “BB preparation state”. This BB preparation state is the period from the RT4 gaming state (internal game state) until the combination of symbols of the winning special role is stopped and displayed on the active line to shift to the RT5 gaming state which is the special gaming state. It is a state. In this BB preparation state, the main control means 100, as will be described later, pushes the push bells (winning combination -A1 to A12, winning combination -B1 to B12, winning combination -C1 to C12, winning combination -D1 to D12). In the winning game, the acquired number display unit 72 notifies the correct pressing order assigned to the winning combination and the color or design aimed at by pressing. Further, the effect control means 301 informs that the special role is won (bonus confirmation) by the image output to the image display device 41 or the like, and also by the correct push order and the eye push of the won push order bell. It is configured to notify the target color or design. At this time, the effect control means 301 may be configured to notify information (specific information described above) regarding a preselected game method (push order or eye press), or notify both specific information. You may comprise.

  Further, as described above, when the combination of symbols of the special combination won on the active line is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to the RT5 gaming state. Thus, when the value of the BB precursor game number counter is 0 and in the RT5 game state, it is referred to as “BB state”. Even in the BB state, the main control means 100 informs the correct color order and the target color or design assigned to the winning combination by the acquired number display unit 72 in the game won in the pushing order bell. In addition, the effect control means 301 executes an effect corresponding to the special game by using the image output to the image display device 41 and the like, and in the game won the push order bell, the correct answer order corresponding to the combination and the eye push are performed. It is configured to notify the target color or design (specific information). In the BB precursor state, the BB preparation state, and the BB state, the internal gaming state control unit 162 does not change the internal gaming state, but neither the main control unit 100 nor the effect control unit 301 has the gaming state and BB precursor game number counter. It is possible to determine which state is based on the value of.

  Further, when the special game ends and the gaming state shifts to the non-RT gaming state, the internal gaming state control means 162 shifts the internal gaming state to the internal gaming state 0. With this configuration, when the internal game state before the transition to the internal middle game state (RT4 game state) is the internal game state 0, the internal game state 0 continues after execution of the special game, and the internal game state 1 ~ In the internal game state 3, since the value of the AT stock counter is not 0, after the special game ends, the internal game state 0, the internal game state 1, and the internal game state 2 are transferred to the internal game state 3, AT game is executed. In the above-described processing, when transitioning from the internal gaming state 0 (normal) to the internal gaming state 1 (AT precursor), 1 is subtracted from the AT stock counter, and the internal gaming state is from the internal gaming state 1 to the internal gaming state. When the game state is 3, the AT stock counter is incremented by 1, but when the special game is finished, when the internal game state before executing the special game is the internal game state 1 to the internal game state 3 The AT stock counter may be incremented by one.

  In the above description, the case where it is configured to notify both of the correct pressing order and the target color or design by pushing the pressing order bell is explained, but it is configured to notify only one of them. May be. It is also possible to configure so that AT games are not executed. In this case, it is not necessary to manage the internal game state (store information) (as described above, the state of the special game can be managed by the value of the BB precursor game number counter and the game state).

  In the above description, in the internal middle game state 2, “if the current game state after all the reels 21 a to 21 c are stopped is the RT3 game state, the state is shifted to the internal game state 3”. Although the case has been described, it is also possible to configure such that “the transition to the internal gaming state 3 is triggered by the transition from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state”. Here, when the internal game state 3 is finished, if there is an AT stock (if the value of the AT stock counter is not 0), the internal game state 0, the internal game state 1 and the internal game state 2 are passed through the AT. A transition is made to the internal game state 3, which is a state in which a game can be executed. In this case, the RT3 gaming state in the previous AT game may continue. For this reason, in the internal gaming state 2, when the transition is made from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state in response to the transition from the RT2 gaming state to the internal gaming state 3, when the RT3 gaming state is already in effect, the gaming state is temporarily changed to the RT1 gaming state. Transition to the state (for example, by not notifying the target color or pattern to be pushed in the correct push order or eye-push when the push order bell is won), and again to the RT3 gaming state through the RT2 gaming state In other words, the period until the transition to the internal game state 3 in which the AT game can be executed becomes longer.

  Also, in the internal gaming state 2, when the RT2 gaming state is reached, when the re-gaming player -C1 to C6 that shifts the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state is won, in order to shift to the RT3 gaming state, In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player operates the stop buttons 33a to 33c in a different pressing order while ignoring the notification. Is also configured to shift from the internal gaming state 2 to the internal gaming state 3. Alternatively, in the internal game state 2, when the game state shifts to the RT2 game state, the AT game may be started by shifting to the internal game state 3. In this case, as the push order notification in the AT game, in the RT2 game state, the push order for transferring the game state to the RT3 game state is notified (when the re-game combination -C1 to C6 are won, the symbol of the re-game combination 04 is displayed. It is possible to shift to the RT3 gaming state by notifying the pressing order in which the combination is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the AT game lottery (AT lottery) is executed when the operation of the start lever 32 is accepted by the main control means 100, but all the reels 21a to 21c are executed. You may comprise so that it may perform by the process after stopping.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, execution of AT games is managed in the internal game state, but the internal game state is not changed when the special role is won or when the special game is executed. The internal medium gaming state and the special game state are managed by the value of the BB precursor game number counter which is means for storing the game state and the winning state of the special combination. That is, when the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state and the value of the precursor game number counter is not 0, it can be determined that the player is in the BB precursor state, the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, and the precursor game number counter When the value is 0, it can be determined that the player is in the BB ready state, and when the gaming state is the RT5 gaming state, it can be determined that the player is in the BB state. Therefore, based on this information, it is determined whether or not to notify the target color or pattern in the pressing order or the eye-pressing when winning an operation corresponding role such as a pressing order bell (whether or not to perform navigation display). be able to. Thus, by not managing the execution of the special game in the internal game state, the main (main control means 100 side) state management can be performed with a simple configuration, and the navigation display can be performed in a desired state. Further, with this configuration, it is possible to reduce the information to be stored, so that the amount of memory (resource) used in the ROM 103 and RAM 104 can be reduced.

(Freeze control means 170)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control means 170 performs a freeze effect that delays the control that disables the progress of the game in a predetermined period (sets it to a pause state) or stops and displays the lottery result. That is, the freeze control means 170 has a function as a lottery means for performing a lottery for executing a freeze effect.

  As the “freeze effect” in which the progress of the game is paused and delayed for a predetermined period of time, for example, a game medium (game medal) is accepted, and an operation of the bet button 31 for determining the bet number of game media credited in advance is performed. Function for accepting, accepting an operation of the start lever 32 for starting a game, or accepting a stop operation of the reels 21a to 21c (accepting an operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is temporarily stopped (operation not accepted state) Can be mentioned.

  As the freeze effect, all the functions related to the progress of the game described above may be paused, or only some functions may be paused.

  As a mode in which the progress of the game is paused, control processing based on the player's operation (game media input detection processing by the passage sensors (first and second input sensors 61 and 62), operation of the bet button 31) The bet number setting process based on the above, the reel rotation process or the winning lottery process based on the operation of the start lever 32, and the reel stop process based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) are not performed.

  When an input signal based on the player's operation is issued during the period when the game progress is paused due to the freeze effect, the control process based on the input signal is not performed, the input signal is not accepted, the input signal By performing a process such as delaying the transmission until the predetermined period elapses, the end timing in one game is delayed as compared with the case where the freeze effect is not performed.

  Regarding the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the start lever 32, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated after the predetermined period without rotating the reels 21a to 21c for a predetermined period when the start lever 32 is operated. In this case, when the start lever 32 is operated, the role lottery and rotation of the reels 21a to 21c are not performed for a predetermined period of time, and the role lottery and rotation of the reels 21a to 21c are performed after the elapse of the predetermined period. Is operated for a predetermined period, but the reels 21a to 21c are not rotated and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated after the elapse of the predetermined period, or the start lever 32 is operated to perform the role lottery. There is a case where a predetermined period is set after being performed and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated or stopped during the predetermined period.

  As for the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the specific symbol is the reel 21a as a result of the freeze effect performed based on the reception of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c and the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The control process of the freeze effect is different from the freeze effect that is performed based on the stop display on 21c. Further, it may be configured to determine whether or not the freeze effect is generated according to the pressing order (operation mode) of the stop buttons 33a to 33c.

  As the freeze effect control process performed based on the acceptance of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the stop control process of the rotating reels 21a to 21c is not performed. As a result, the player cannot stop the rotating reels 21a to 21c during the predetermined period, but the stop control process after the operation reception process of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is performed after the predetermined period has elapsed. The timing from the stop reception to the reel stop can be delayed.

  As a result of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the freeze effect control processing performed based on the fact that a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reels 21a to 21c is the one other than the last stop button among the stop buttons 33a to 33c. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line by operating the stop button, the stop control of the next stop button is not performed, and the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reel by the last stop button operation. When the bet button 31 for starting the next game is set, the bet number setting process, the game medium input detection process by the passage sensor, or the combination of the symbols of the re-playing game (replay) are on the active line. For example, the control process based on the automatic betting number setting process performed when the operation is stopped is not performed.

  During the predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed, the game progress control based on the player's operation is temporarily stopped, but the gaming machine operation that is not related to the progress of the game can be executed. For example, the stop control process based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is not performed, but the rotation mode of the reels 21a to 21c can be arbitrarily set.

  As a rotation mode of the reels 21a to 21c in a predetermined period, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated in a direction opposite to the normal rotation, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated by a predetermined number of symbols, and a specific symbol combination is stopped. Among the reels 21a to 21c, a predetermined reel is stopped and other reels are rotated, the rotation speed of the reels 21a to 21c is changed, or the reels 21a to 21c are caused by the player's operation. It is possible to change the operation of 21c.

  The predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed can be changed according to predetermined conditions (player operation, lottery, etc.). Here, the predetermined condition includes a predetermined result by detection of a signal or lottery based on an operation by the player (start lever 32, bet button 31, stop buttons 33a to 33c, checkout button 32). In addition, changing can include shortening or lengthening the period of the pause state.

  As the control processing for shortening the period of the pause state, for example, the period of the pause state is forcibly terminated or rewritten to a period shorter than the period of the pause state. Then, as a control process for extending the period of the paused state, another period is added after the period of the paused state, or rewriting to a period longer than the period of the paused state. Further, the period of the pause state based on the freeze effect is not determined as the maximum time, and may be continued until a certain result is obtained based on the player's operation.

  The period of the pause state in which the freeze effect is performed may be set after the wait period has elapsed, or may be set including the wait period. When the wait period is included, it is determined whether the freeze effect ends during the wait period, and when it is ended, the mode for setting the freeze effect period after the wait period or the remaining wait period after the freeze effect ends. The aspect which restarts is mentioned. Alternatively, it is possible to omit such a determination process by providing a freeze effect period longer than the wait period.

  As the freeze effect, there is a pseudo game freeze effect as if a normal game is in progress (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pseudo game”). In the pseudo game freeze effect, a freeze effect period is defined between the start lever reception process based on the operation of the start lever 32 and the rotation start process of the reels 21a to 21c. As described above, the reel rotation control is performed based on the operation of the start lever 32, and the reel stop control is performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. However, the winning lottery process based on the operation of the start lever 32 and the winning determination process or the payout control process based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not performed.

  In the pseudo game freeze effect, a motion (swaying) that swings up and down at a timing when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, a timing at which a specific reel among the reels 21a to 21c is rotated, or a timing at which all the reels are stopped. Variation). Thereby, it can be suggested whether the game is a normal game (hereinafter referred to as “main game”) or a pseudo game freeze effect.

  The freeze effect is configured to end when a predetermined period elapses. However, if a predetermined operation (operation of the start lever 32 or the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is performed before the predetermined period elapses, the freeze effect can be canceled. In addition, before the predetermined period elapses, it is possible to determine by lottery whether or not to execute the freeze effect for a predetermined period. Depending on the state of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the freeze effect is finished, when the reels 21a to 21c start to rotate from this state, the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c for stopping the reels 21a to 21c is assisted. Therefore, the rotation start times of all the reels 21a to 21c can be randomly changed (that is, the rotation start order of the reels 21a to 21c can be changed randomly after the freeze effect). . Alternatively, the rotation start process of the reels 21a to 21c when the freeze effect is not executed and the rotation start process of the reels 21a to 21c after the freeze effect is executed can be configured to be different. Further, when the reels 21a to 21c are rotated and stopped in the freeze effect, the symbol positions of the reels 21a to 21c are returned to the state before the freeze effect is executed, and the rotation is started from there. be able to.

(Operation order determination means 175)
The operation order determination unit 175 acquires the operation order (push order) of the stop buttons 33a to 33c in the game in which the above-described push order bell or push order replay is won, and determines whether or not the push order is assigned to the winning combination. It is a means to determine. Based on the determination result, the reel control means 120 determines the stop symbols of the reels 21a to 21c and shifts the freeze state.

(External signal transmission means 180)
The external signal transmission means 180 outputs information related to the game via the external concentration terminal board 80 connected to the main control means 100. Here, the information on the game includes information when the start lever 32 is operated, information on the inserted game medals and paid-out game medals, and a combination of specific symbols (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7 ”) is information for displaying on the active line, etc., and is information for displaying (or managing) the number of games and the start of the bonus game on the external device based on such information. For example, the number of games can be displayed based on information when the start lever 32 is operated, and the difference number can be displayed from the difference between the inserted game medals and the paid-out game medals. Further, the number of bonuses can be displayed based on information when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specific processing will be described later.

(Control command transmission means 185)
The control command transmission unit 185 is a unit for transmitting a control command for transmitting information of the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. As will be described later, the sub-control unit 200 is configured to determine the effect mode and execution timing based on the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100. In order to prevent the control command 200 from being missed by the sub-control unit 200, the same command may be transmitted twice.

(Second random number generator 190)
The main control unit 100 includes a second random number generation unit 190 that updates the random number value generated by the main control unit 100. The random number value generated by the second random number generation means 190 is a 2-byte random value and is also called a soft random number. The second random number generation unit 190 is configured such that a soft random number update process S5570 is executed and its value is updated each time an interrupt process S570 described later is executed. In addition, the soft random number update processing S5570 is performed by the game progress main processing S550 until all the reels have started rotating from the start of the game until the start lever 32 is operated and after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating. It is comprised so that it may be performed until it stops. As described above, by updating the soft random number not only in the interrupt process S570 but also in the loop process in the game progress main process S550, the update timing and the number of times of the soft random number in the game progress main process S550 described later can be determined by the player. The random number value generated by the second random number generation means 190 because the number of times the soft random number is updated in one unit game changes depending on the operation timing of the player. The randomness of (soft random number) can be secured.

(Notification of pushing order by main control means 100)
As described above, the push order bells (winning combination -A1 to A12, winning combination -B1 to B12, winning combination -C1 to C12 and winning combination -D1 to D12) are pressed in the order of pressing the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The number of game medals that can be acquired varies depending on the target color or design. In addition to the push order bell, the push order replay (re-playing combination -B1 to B6, re-playing combination C1 to C6 and re-playing combination -D1 to D6) has a gaming state depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. As a result, the number of game medals that can be obtained is affected. Accordingly, when notifying the pressing order, not only the image display device 41 via the effect control means 301 but also the main control means 100 notifies the pressing order ( (For example, when the image display device 41 breaks down, the main control means 100 alone can be played). Specifically, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to notify the acquisition number display 72 for displaying the number of acquired game medals to the pressing order. Here, the acquired number display 72 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured by, for example, a 7-segment display shown in FIG. 13A, and is not shown in FIG. It is arranged on the front side. This 7-segment display is composed of 7 segments (light emitters) and can display numbers of at least 0-9.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop (left middle right), (left and right) "Red 7 (red)" and "Blue 7 (blue)" to be aimed at when pressing the right stop button 33c as the first stop. ”,“ Black bar (black) ”, and“ white blank (white) ”are assigned four designs (colors), and there are 16 combinations thereof. For the push order replay, there are six push orders: (left middle right), (left / right middle), (middle left / right), (middle right left), (right left middle), (right middle left). Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a winning combination that can notify the target color or pattern in the pressing order or the eye-pushing is won, the two digits of the acquired number display 72 are used (the slot of the present embodiment The acquired number display 72 in the machine 1 can display a two-digit number as shown in FIG. 13B), and is configured to notify the above pressing order (including the case of not informing). . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, it is configured to notify the target color or design using the upper digit of the acquired number display 72, and to notify the pressing order using the lower digit. . Display examples in the present embodiment are shown in FIGS. First, the pressing order displayed in the lower digits is (left middle right) “1”, (left / right middle) “2”, (middle left / right) “3”, (middle right / left) “4”, ( “Right middle left” is represented by “5” and (Right middle left) is represented by “6”. In addition, the pressing order to be aimed at the upper digits displayed in the upper digits uses three segments (a, d, g segments) extending in the horizontal direction of the 7-segment display, and “red 7 (red)” is d segment. G segment is lit, “blue 7 (blue)” lights a segment and g segment, “black bar (black)” lights d segment, “white blank (white)” lights a segment It is configured as follows. Note that in the case of the push order replay, there is no color or pattern that is aimed by pressing, so in this embodiment, the a segment, the g segment, and the d segment are lit.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an instruction number indicating the pressing order is assigned to the combination assigned with the pressing order, and the acquired number display 72 and the effect control described later are performed based on the instruction number. The means 301 is configured to determine the pressing order displayed in the effect on the image display device 41. FIG. 14 shows the correspondence between the condition device number of the combination to which the pressing order is assigned and the instruction number, and FIG. 15 shows the instruction number and the content of the instruction to the acquired number display device 72 and the image display device 41. For example, the winning combination-B1 with the condition device number “35” is “Middle right” and “Red 7 (red)” for the notified push order, so the instruction number is “A5” and the acquired number indicator The lower two horizontal segments (d segment and g segment) are lit at the upper digit of 72, “2” is displayed at the lower digit, and “1 · 3 · 2” or “2” is displayed on the image display device 41. “Red (or red 7)” is displayed. In addition, the re-gamer-B1 whose condition device number is “2” is “left middle right” in which the notified push order is “no left-right target color or design”, so the instruction number is “A17”. Three horizontal segments (a segment, d segment, g segment) are lit on the upper digit of the acquired number display 72, “1” is displayed on the lower digit, and “1 · 2.3 ”is displayed.

  In addition, when winning a role that does not have a push order (for example, re-playing role -A), a role that has a push order but does not affect the number of game medals that can be acquired by the push order, and the push order are notified. The instruction number is “A0” when the internal game state is not set. In FIG. 15, the instruction content of the acquired number display 72 when the instruction number is “A0” is “no display”, but the three horizontal segments of the upper digits are lit and “0” is displayed in the lower digits. May be displayed. In addition, information regarding the pressing order may be displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 71, and information on the color or the pattern to be aimed at may be displayed in the lower digit.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the display of the acquired number display 72, the player can determine whether the acquired number is displayed or information regarding the pressing order is displayed. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the information on the pressing order is displayed by the instruction number, a predetermined symbol (for example, the d segment and the g segment is emitted on the 7-segment display of the upper digits). 2 lines) is displayed. At this time, the e-segment is also turned on for the push order bell so that it can be determined whether the push order information for the push order bell or the push order information for the push order replay. For example, a different symbol may be displayed in the upper digits such as lighting the c segment together. In addition, instead of the acquired number display 72, a dedicated display may be provided, and not only the 7-segment display but also other display media may be used. For example, a plurality of LED indicators may be provided, and the above-described instruction content may be displayed with the lighting pattern. Further, instead of the instruction number, the above-described winning number (condition device number) may be directly displayed, or may be displayed using a symbol that can be displayed on a 7-segment display. Moreover, you may comprise so that the information (number or a character) displayed on the acquisition number display device 72 may change according to operation of stop button 33a-33c. Specifically, when the instruction number is “A1”, “1” is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 72 when the star lever 32 is operated, and the left stop button 33a is operated in the first stop. "2" is displayed, and when the middle stop button 33b is operated in the second stop, "3" is displayed so that the left reel 21a, the middle reel 21b, and the right reel 21c are "1", "2 ”And“ 3 ”may be configured to indicate the reel to be operated next (the display is turned off when the right stop button 33b is operated in the third stop).

  In general, the information (indication display) regarding the color or the pattern to be aimed at by pushing and pushing is displayed (instruction display) after the start lever 32 is operated, the reels 21a to 21c reach a constant speed rotation (accepting the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) It is preferable that the process is performed until Further, it is preferable that the instruction display by the image display device 41 is performed after the instruction display by the acquired number display device 72 is performed. Thereby, when an incorrect instruction number is transmitted from the main control means 100, or the sub-control means 200 (effect control means 301) gives an instruction corresponding to an instruction number different from the instruction number received from the main control means 100. Even in this case, since the instruction display by the acquired number display device 72 has already been performed, it is noticed that the instruction display is different between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200. Even in this case, if the instruction display by the acquired number display unit 72 is followed, the player can be prevented from suffering a disadvantage.

  Note that the instruction display may be performed until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation after the reel effect (such as the freeze effect described above) ends. In addition, the instruction display may be performed after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. Further, the instruction display may be performed at the same time as the reels 21a to 21c reach the constant speed rotation. The instruction display by the acquired number display device 72 may be performed after the instruction display by the image display device 41 is performed, or the instruction display by the acquired number display device 72 and the instruction display by the image display device 41 are simultaneously performed. It may be done. Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the instruction display on the acquired number display 72 is configured to be cleared after winning determination (the acquired number is displayed after clearing), but the third stop It may be cleared after acceptance or after all cylinder stops. In the above description, the instruction display is from the time when the start lever 32 is operated until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. However, after the start lever 32 of the previous game is operated, If the time until the start lever 32 of this game is operated is less than the minimum game time, even if the start lever 32 is operated, the instruction display is not performed immediately, but the minimum The instruction display may be performed after the game time has elapsed (after the next minimum game time has been set). By doing in this way, it is possible to eliminate the troublesomeness that the stop buttons 33a to 33c cannot be operated easily even though the indication is displayed.

  The information on the color or pattern to be targeted by the pressing order and the eye pressing by the acquired number display 72 is displayed by the player's operation (every operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) without changing the display content. The display content of the display by the image display device 41 is changed by the player's operation. Specifically, the above-described information (for example, “1 · 2 · 3” or “Aim for red”) is displayed on the image display device 41 until the reception of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is started, and the stop button 33a is displayed. Each time .about.33c is operated, the display for the operated stop button changes (the number for the stop button disappears or the display becomes dark). Therefore, the display by the acquired number display device 72 continues to display the instruction number until the operation of the last stop button is accepted even if the player makes a mistake in the operation order in the middle (the display is not interrupted). The display by the image display device 41 does not display the push order navigation (the display is interrupted, the operation is performed in a different order from the instructed push order, or the target color pattern does not stop. Is displayed). Here, the reason why the image display device 41 is not displayed is that other effects (failure effects) can be performed. Of course, if the player makes a mistake in the operation sequence in the middle or if the target symbol cannot be stopped and displayed, not only the display by the image display device 41 but also the display by the acquired number display 72 is interrupted. Also good. However, in this case, it is preferable that the display by the image display device 41 is interrupted first, and then the display by the acquired number display device 72 is interrupted. This is because it is possible to eliminate the situation where only the image display device 41 is displayed. Further, even when the player makes a mistake in the operation sequence in the middle or when the target symbol cannot be stopped and displayed, the display by the image display device 41 does not have to be interrupted.

  As described above, when the left stop button 33a or the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, the push order bell in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is operated in the push order assigned in advance, Regardless of the operation timing of these stop buttons, the combination of symbols of the winning combination is always stopped on the active line, and when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the symbol (color) assigned in advance. Is displayed on the active line, the combination of winning symbols is always displayed on the active line regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the remaining stop buttons. . In other words, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to provide two games, a game operated in the push order (push order mode) and a game operated in the push-down direction (eye push mode), for the winning of the push order bell. Yes. For this reason, as described above, when these winning combinations are won, the main control means 100 is configured to simultaneously display the correct pressing order and the target color or design on the acquired number display 72. Yes.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the state of assisting the push order bell or push order replay is mainly during the AT game (internal game state 2 and internal game state 3), This is a part of the RT4 gaming state which is an internal gaming state and the RT5 gaming state (BB preparation state and BB state) which is in a special game. The main control means 100 can determine these states based on the internal game state, the game state, and the value of the BB precursor game number counter. The effect control unit 301 can also determine whether or not to assist by transmitting these pieces of information from the main control unit 100.

(Transmission of information related to the winning combination from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200)
As will be described later, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 is sub-controlled from the main control unit 100 for the effect by the sub control unit 200 (the effect control unit 301). It is desirable to transmit to the means 200. However, if the condition device number indicating the winning combination can be specified, the correct pressing order can also be specified. Therefore, in the case of the configuration in which the condition device number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, an illegal act (for example, the main control means 100). For example, an act of injecting an improper control command imitating a control command transmitted to the sub-control means 200, an action of extracting a conditional device number and specifying the correct push order illegally, an illegal remodeling action of the sub-control means 200) When performed, the main control means 100 has not won the AT game lottery (internal game state in which an instruction display can be generated (for example, the internal game state 2 to 3 shown in FIG. 12B)). Nevertheless, there is a risk that the correct pressing order will be specified illegally, or there is a risk that the display by the image display device 41 will be performed by the sub-control means 200 without permission. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control means 100 performs a mask process (a process for making it impossible to specify correct push order information) for the condition device number, and the information (masked condition device). The number is referred to as “effect group number”), instead of the condition device number, is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. With this configuration, the sub-control unit 200 can determine the effect based on the information after the mask process (effect group number) even if the condition device number is not sent. Of course, it is not always necessary to perform mask processing for all condition device numbers, and the following exceptions may be recognized.

(1) Conditional device number of special combination (BB1 to BB3) (2) Conditional device number of replay (for example, re-playing combination that does not affect the transition of gaming state) that does not affect the appearance by pushing order (3) Pushing order (4) Conditional device number where the acquired number is small (for example, less than the specified number) (5) (3) and (4)

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device number is masked and transmitted to the sub-control means 200 regardless of whether the AT game lottery is won or not. When the lottery is won (for example, an internal gaming state in which an instruction display can be generated), the condition device number is transmitted directly to the sub-control means 200, and when the AT game lottery is not won (for example, In an internal gaming state where no instruction display occurs, the condition device number may be masked and transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  Here, the mask processing of the condition device number will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the mask processing, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modification of the mask processing. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device number is related to the transition of the gaming state even with the type of combination (re-playing combination, type of winning combination (bell, watermelon), etc.) Role, weak cherries, strong cherries, etc.), and the grouping is based on the influence of the push order on the game (for example, the re-game players who have an influence on the ball by the push order like the condition device numbers 2 to 7 are one group. As shown in FIG. 16, the re-game players who do not affect the appearance of balls are divided into different groups according to the pressing order, such as the condition device numbers 20 to 22. Then, instead of the selected condition device number, the effect group number is determined using this table, and the determined effect group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, so it is not possible to specify which condition device number is won. I am doing so. As a result, the push order of correct answers cannot be specified. Since the type of combination and the type of production can be specified, the sub-control unit 200 can determine the production according to the winning combination even if the condition device number is not sent. For example, in FIG. 16, when the combination with the condition device number 2 to 7 (re-playing combination -B1 to B6) is won, “2” is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 as the production group number. Therefore, even if it is possible to specify that the effect group number is “2”, it is not possible to specify the winning combination and the correct pressing order, but determine the effect according to the re-game player I can.

  In addition, instead of converting the condition device number into the production group number, as shown in FIG. 17, the condition device numbers are grouped as described above, and the selected condition device number is rewritten to a common number for each group, By transmitting the rewritten number to the sub-control means 200, it is possible to make it impossible to specify which condition device number is won. FIG. 17 shows a case where a number that does not overlap with the conditional device number assigned to the winning combination is assigned to the group. For example, when the combination of the condition device number 2 to 7 (re-playing combination -B1 to B6) is won, the condition device number is converted to “103”. With this configuration, the correct answer pressing order cannot be specified.

  Since it is not necessary to refer to the information after the mask processing basically by the main control unit 100, it is preferable to transmit the information after the mask processing immediately before transmission to the sub control unit 200. This is because it is not necessary to separately provide an area for storing the information after mask processing until it is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. Of course, masking may be performed before transmission.

  In addition, when the mask process is performed in this way, the sub-control unit 200 cannot determine the correct pressing order from the effect group number (or the converted condition device number), but the above instruction number is transmitted separately. Therefore, the sub-control unit 200 can specify the correct answer pressing order from the instruction number. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the internal gaming state (internal gaming state 2 to 3 and BB preparation state and BB state) in which the instruction display can be generated, the instruction number corresponding to the condition device number ( A1 to A22) are transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and when the game state is an internal game state (internal game state 0 to 1 and BB precursor state) in which no instruction display is generated, “A0” is transmitted as the instruction number. As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not an instruction display can be generated can be determined based on the internal gaming state, the gaming state, and the value of the BB precursor game number counter. Thereby, the main control means 100 can determine the instruction number and display the instruction only by referring to the current internal gaming state, gaming state and the value of the BB precursor game number counter, and the sub-control means 200. However, it is possible to display an instruction simply by referring to the received internal gaming state, gaming state, BB precursor game number counter value and instruction number.

  Further, the condition device number may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in addition to the above-described effect group number or the converted condition device number and instruction number. In this case, when the instruction display can be generated, the condition device number is masked (for example, “0” is set), and when the instruction display does not occur or when the instruction display does not occur (for example, In the case of the above-mentioned re-game players -D1 to D3, etc., a condition device number in a state where masking is not performed may be transmitted.

  By the way, in the above description, whether or not the instruction can be generated is defined by the internal game state, the game state, and the value of the BB precursor game number counter. As an index for determining whether or not an instruction display can be generated without being defined, a push order flag may be provided separately. When the push order flag is on, it indicates that an instruction display can be generated (the push order flag is always on in the internal game states 2 to 3 and the BB preparation state and the BB state). When the order flag is off, it indicates that an instruction display cannot be generated. By providing such a push order flag, it is possible to provide a time when an instruction can be generated and a time when an instruction cannot be generated even in the same state. For example, basically, even in the internal game state 0 (normal) in which no instruction is generated, it is possible to play a push order game (in the push order game, it is necessary to be able to generate an instruction, Only the games that run the game will turn on the order flag). In the above description, the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) and the internal game state 3 (AT) are managed as separate internal game states. As an index for determining whether or not there is an AT flag may be provided. When the AT flag is on, it indicates that the game is an AT game. On the other hand, when the AT flag is off, it indicates that the game is not an AT game (AT is being prepared).

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the sub-control means 200, based on the effect group number (or the converted condition device number) transmitted as a control command, and the special device (BB) condition device number, It is determined that the start lever 32 has been operated (actually, it is determined based on the condition device number of the special role, but may be determined based on the production group number), and the start lever 32 is operated. It is configured to perform processing when. That is, in order to display the instruction by the image display device 41 in the processing when the start lever 32 is operated by the sub-control means 200, the production group number and the special device condition device number after the start lever 32 is operated. The instruction number must be sent before the is sent. Further, as described above, the instruction display by the image display device 41 is preferably performed from when the start lever 32 is operated until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. Moreover, it is preferable that the instruction number, the production group number, and the special device condition device number are transmitted after the main control means 100 performs the instruction display by the acquired number display 72. If the instruction display by the image display device 41 is not performed before the instruction display by the acquired number display unit 72 is performed, even if an incorrect instruction number is sent, the acquired number display unit 72 has already performed. This is because the instruction display is performed, so that it is possible to notice that the instruction display by the image display device 41 is incorrect. Then, the instruction number, the production group number, and the special device condition device number are displayed by the main control means 100 after the instruction display by the acquired number display unit 72 is performed. The reels 21a to 21c are preferably transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in the order of the special device condition device numbers until the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation. In order to reliably display instructions by the image display device 41 before the reels 21a to 21c reach constant speed rotation, before the reels 21a to 21c start to rotate, the instruction number, the production group number, and the special combination conditions The device number is preferably set in a buffer for transmission as a control command.

  Note that the main control unit 100 may be configured such that after the instruction number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200, the acquired number display unit 72 performs an instruction display, and then the image display device 41 performs the instruction display. Good. In addition, after the main control unit 100 transmits the instruction number to the sub-control unit 200, the instruction display by the image display device 41 that makes it easy for the player to grasp the correct pressing order is performed first, followed by the instruction by the acquired number display 72. You may comprise so that a display may be performed. By comprising in this way, the player can grasp | ascertain the correct answer pushing order immediately and can advance a game smoothly. Further, after the main control unit 100 transmits the instruction number to the sub-control unit 200, the instruction display by the acquired number display device 72 and the instruction display by the image display device 41 may be simultaneously performed.

  Further, when the above-described push order flag is provided, the push order flag needs to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the effect group number and the special device condition device number. This is because it is necessary to determine whether the push order flag is on or off at this point in order to display the instruction by the image display device 41 in the process when the start lever 32 is operated.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal game state is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the start lever 32 is operated (in a game start process S551 described later). Yes. By doing so, the sub-control means 200 can grasp the internal game state of the next game (including whether the internal game state is shifted from the next game) before the start lever 32 is operated. In addition, before the start lever 32 is operated, preparation for processing in the internal game state of the next game can be performed.

  For example, when transitioning from the internal gaming state 1 (precursor) to the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation), a confirmation screen is displayed on the image display device 41, but the sub-control means 200 is operated by the start lever 32. Since it is known that the next game is shifted to the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) before the game is started, preparation for displaying the confirmation screen on the image display device 41 can be made. After 32 is operated (based on reception of the special device condition device number), the confirmation screen can be displayed promptly. In addition, when the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) is shifted to the internal game state 3 (AT), the remaining number of games is displayed during the internal game state 3 (AT). Before the operation, preparation for displaying the remaining number of games on the image display device 41 can be made (for example, information for displaying the remaining number of games is set in the video RAM of the image control board 400). ) After the start lever 32 is operated, the number of remaining games can be displayed promptly.

  Further, when the above-described AT flag is provided, the AT flag needs to be transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200 before the start lever 32 is operated.

(About AT game start conditions)
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, basically, in the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation), the gaming state after all the stop buttons 33a to 33c are stopped is the RT3 gaming state. Thus, it is configured to shift to the internal gaming state 3 (AT). However, if the start condition of the internal game state 3 (AT) is only set to the RT3 game state, in the internal game state 2 (AT preparation), the push order replay (re-game player for shifting the game state) -C1-C6) Ignoring the push order navigation and following the push order of the push order bell does not shift to the internal game state 3 (AT), but tries to prolong the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) Players may come out. In particular, when the player has a special role as in the present embodiment, there is a high possibility that a player who will extend the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) and wait for the special role to be won will appear. Therefore, even if the gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state, when the push order navigation is not followed, the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation) is forcibly shifted to the internal gaming state 3 (AT). Can not prolong life. However, in any case because of the neglect of the push order navigation, if it is configured to shift to the internal gaming state 3 (AT), even if the push order is accidentally mistaken In other words, even if a player does not have an unauthorized intention, the internal gaming state 3 (AT) starts in an unfavorable gaming state. There is also. Therefore, depending on the situation, any of the following can be adopted.

(1) Specification to shift to the internal gaming state 3 (AT) in any case when the pressing order indicated by the instruction number is not followed In this specification, the player who accidentally pushes the pressing order However, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment basically adopts this specification because the processing load on the main control unit 100 can be reduced. Since there is no need to distinguish between the instruction number by the push order bell and the instruction number by the push order replay (regamer related to the transition of the game state), the push order operated by the player is the push order indicated by the current instruction number. It is only necessary to determine whether or not they match, and the processing load can be reduced (capacity reduction).

(2) Push order replay (replaying game related to game state transition) If the push order indicated by the instruction number at the time of winning is not followed, the specification to shift to the internal gaming state 3 (AT) It is possible to rescue a player who has accidentally pushed the wrong order. Because it is considered that few players intentionally ignore the push order of the push order bell, and ignoring the instruction number in the case of the push order bell is likely to have made an operation mistake. This is because the player can be rescued. However, in order to do this, the instruction number is originally made different between the push order bell and the push order replay (replaying player related to the transition of the gaming state) (in this embodiment, the push order bell and In the pressing order replay, the display of the upper digit of the acquired number display unit 71 is different), or after determining whether or not the pressing order operated by the player matches the pressing order indicated by the current instruction number, Since it is necessary to determine whether or not the re-gamer has been won (the combination of symbols of the re-gamer may be displayed on the active line), an increase in processing load by the main control means 100 (or storage capacity) Increase) occurs.

(3) Push order replay (re-gamer related to transition of game state) Specification that shifts to internal game state 3 (AT) when the game state falls without following the push order indicated by the instruction number at the time of winning With this specification, it is possible to rescue a player who has misplaced the pushing order in a rather accidental state. Because, even if the push order of push order replay (re-gamer related to game state transition) is ignored, the game state does not have to fall, so push-order replay (re-game player related to game state transition) This is because there is a possibility that it will be remedied even if the pressing order of) is wrong. However, in order to do this, in addition to the above (2), it is also necessary to determine whether the gaming state has fallen, so an increase in processing load (increased capacity) by the main control means 100 occurs. To do. In this embodiment, in order to adopt this specification, for example, even if the combination of symbols of the re-playing role 02 stops on the active line, it is necessary not to shift to the RT1 gaming state.

  It should be noted that, since the gaming state has transitioned to the RT3 gaming state, it has been transitioned to the internal gaming state 3 (AT), but with the fact that the combination of symbols to be transitioned to the RT3 gaming state has been elected, The game may be shifted to the internal game state 3 (AT). In addition, in the internal game state 2 (AT preparation), for a player who does not follow the push order navigation of the push order replay (re-players -C1 to C6 for shifting the game state), the push order is maintained for a certain period. You may comprise so that a penalty may be imposed not to perform navigation.

(Regarding the opportunity to add AT games (stock) lottery)
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that an AT game right (stock) addition lottery is performed by winning a condition device number that is won only in a specific gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the condition device number is 20 (re-game) in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state (in other words, not winning in the non-RT gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state). It is configured so that the lottery is performed only at the time of winning of the role-E). In this way, if the player follows the push navigation during the AT game, the RT3 gaming state is maintained, so that the player can push the AT game right (stock) and receive a lottery. If the player does not follow the forward navigation, the gaming state may have fallen to the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. There is a possibility that there will be a period during which it is not possible to receive a lottery with additional game rights (stock). By doing this, a player who does not follow the push order navigation will not be penalized (cold lottery), and will not receive a lottery for AT game rights (stock) for a certain period of time. To be able to do so. Here, the re-game is added and the lottery is triggered, but a specific winning combination may be used. In addition, you may comprise so that privileges, such as the number of AT games, may be provided instead of granting the AT game right (stock).

(About signal output to the outside via the external concentrated terminal board 80)
As described above, the external signal transmission unit 180 constituting the main control unit 100 is configured to output information related to the current game to the outside via the external concentration terminal board 80. The external concentrated terminal board 80 is configured to output a plurality of signals. First, the condition for starting the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is satisfied (for example, as described above, after all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state The first signal (for example, the BB signal) is turned on based on the case where the player does not follow the push order navigation for shifting to (when the AT game is first hit, the second is Signal (eg, z signal) is also turned on). In addition, the first signal (BB signal) is turned off when the end condition of the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is satisfied.

  In addition, when the special combination (BB1 to BB3) wins (when the start of the special game is determined), the second signal (RB signal) is turned on to satisfy the special game end condition. The signal (RB signal) is turned off.

  Also, even when the special signal (BB1 to BB3) is won when the first signal (BB signal) is on, the first signal (BB signal) is not turned off and the special role (BB1) is selected. ... BB3) wins, the first signal (BB signal) is turned off and the second signal (RB signal) is turned on. This is because if the first signal (BB signal) is turned off by winning the special role (BB1 to BB3), the first condition is not satisfied even though the termination condition of the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is not satisfied. This is because when the signal (BB signal) is turned off, the result is that the special role (BB) is won.

  It should be noted that the first signal (BB signal) is turned off even after the special combination (BB1 to BB3) wins, after the confirmation notification is made by the bonus lamp managed by the main control means 100. Also good. However, in the case where no bonus lamp is provided, the first signal (BB signal) is obtained even after the final notice is given by the image display device 41 or before the special combination (BB1 to BB3) wins. Do not turn off). This is because the image display device 41 is managed by the sub-control unit 200 and is different from the bonus lamp managed by the main control unit 100.

(About processing when changing settings)
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, information regarding the AT game (internal gaming state and the like) is cleared when the setting is changed. Also, information regarding the gaming state is not cleared if the specification does not want to return to the non-RT gaming state, but is cleared if the specification can be returned. Note that if a large number of games is required before returning from the non-RT gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, the player will be burdened, so it is preferable not to clear.

(Processing in the main control means 100)
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the program start process, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting change process, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the power recovery process, and FIG. 21 is a control command. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game progress main process, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game medal management process, and FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow after the game medal insertion check process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow after the game medal insertion check process. FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the role lottery process. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of the lottery determination process, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal gaming state setting process, and FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start pre-process. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop management process, FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the previous stage flow of the game end check process, and FIG. 33 is the previous stage flow of the game state transition process constituting the game end check process. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the subsequent stage of the game state transition process that constitutes the game end check process, and FIG. 35 shows the process in the RT4 game state and the RT5 game state in the game end check process. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the flow, and FIG. 36 shows an internal game card in the game end check process. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the flow of interrupt processing and power-off processing, and FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the flow of control command transmission processing and soft random number update processing. .

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a game control program executed by the main CPU 102 of the main control means 100, a program start process S500 executed when the power is turned on and a program executed subsequent to the program start process S500 The game progress main process S550 is repeatedly executed for each unit game, and the interrupt process S570 is executed at a predetermined interrupt interval.

-Program start processing S500-
When the power switch 35 of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is operated to turn on the power, the program start processing S500 shown in FIG. In this program start process S500, the main control means 100 first initializes the register of the main CPU 102 (step S501), and whether the power-off process S5400 described later was normally executed in the power-off before the current power-on Whether or not it is confirmed with the power-off processing flag (step S502). If it is determined in step S502 that the power-off process flag has a normal value, that is, the power-off process S5400 has been executed normally, the main control unit 100 calculates a checksum for the entire range of the RAM 104 (step S502). S503, S504). When it is determined in step S502 that the power-off process S5400 is not normally executed because the power-off flag is not a normal value (for example, it is not set), the process for calculating the checksum is not executed. Set an abnormal value for the power-off processing flag. By setting an abnormal value, it is considered that the power-off recovery data is abnormal. Then, the result of calculating the checksum is stored in the register as power-off recovery data (step S505). That is, information in which an abnormality is detected in any area of the RAM 104 or information that is normal in the entire range of the RAM 104 is stored as power-off recovery data.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the data of the input port 1 and stores it in the register (step S506). This input port 1 is 1 byte (8 bits) of information, and opening / closing or on / off information of the door switch 91, the setting door switch 92, the setting change key switch 35 and the reset / setting switch 37 is predetermined. It is configured to be set to bit. That is, by reading the 1-byte information of the input port 1, it is possible to detect opening / closing of the door or ON / OFF of the setting change key switch. The main control means 100 determines whether or not the designation switch (all of the door switch 91, the setting door switch 92, and the setting change key switch 36) is on in the information of the input port 1 (step S507). If it is determined that all these switches are on, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the power-off recovery data stored in the register in step S505 is abnormal (step S508), and is not abnormal. Is determined, it is determined whether or not the setting change impossibility flag is on (step S509). This setting change impossibility flag is a flag for disabling the setting change processing. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, this setting change is performed during a role lottery processing S555 to a game end check processing S561 described later. The disable flag is turned on. When the main control unit 100 determines in step S507 that all of the designated switches are not ON, and when it is determined in step S509 that the setting change disable flag is not ON, the main control unit 100 determines whether the power-off recovery data is normal. If it is determined that the power supply is normal, the power recovery process S532 is executed. If it is determined that the power supply is not normal, the non-recoverable error state continues (step S511). If it is determined in step S508 that the power-off recovery data is abnormal, and if it is determined in step S509 that the setting change disable flag is on, setting change processing S512 is executed.

-Setting change processing S512
When the main control unit 100 proceeds to the setting change process S512, as shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 100 stores a predetermined range in the register as the initialization range of the RAM 104 (step S513). This predetermined range is a range when it is determined that the power-off process S5400 has been normally executed, and does not include setting value data (these values are not initialized). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the power-off recovery data described above is normal (step S514). If it is determined that the data is not normal, the main control unit 100 stores a specific range as an initialization range of the RAM 104 in a register (step 515). ). When it is determined that the power-off process S5400 is not normal, the set value data is also subject to initialization. The main control unit 100 initializes the range set in step S513 or step S515 described above (steps S516 and S517).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs start setting of interrupt processing such as interrupt type and timer interrupt period (step S518), and stores data indicating “setting change start” in the register (step S519). ), Control command set 1 processing S5000 is executed to set the information in this register as a control command (step S520). As will be described later, the control command set in the control command set 1 process S5000 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by the interrupt process S570 (the same applies to the following description).

  Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the set value stored in the RAM 104 is in the normal range (1 to 6) (step S521). If it is determined that the set value is not normal, “1” is set as the set value. Is stored in the RAM 104 (step S522). Then, the main control means 100 turns on a lamp indicating that the setting change process is in progress (step S523), and when the operation of the reset / setting switch 37 is detected (step S524), the setting value is updated (step S525). Is repeated until the operation of the start lever 32 is detected (step S526). Here, the lamp during the setting change process may be configured, for example, with a 7-segment display so that the current set value is displayed. When the main control unit 100 detects the operation of the start lever 32 and detects that the setting change key switch 36 is turned off (step S527), the main control unit 100 sets information of a storage area such as the RAM 104 (step S528). Then, the lamp undergoing the setting change process is turned off (step S529), data indicating “end of setting change” is stored in the register (step S530), and the control command set 1 is used to set the information in this register as a control command. The process S5000 is executed (step S531), and the game progress main process S550 is executed.

-Power recovery process S532-
When the main control means 100 shifts to the power recovery process S532, as shown in FIG. 20, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the set value stored in the RAM 104 is within the normal range (1 to 6) (step S533). When it is determined to be normal, the initialization range of the unused area of the RAM 104 is stored in the register (step S534), and the initialization range is initialized (steps S535 and S536). Next, the main control means 100 reads the data of the input ports 0 to 2 in order to update the input data before the power interruption to the latest data (step S537), and determines the interrupt type and timer interrupt cycle. Etc. (step S538), the data indicating the “power-off processing flag” is cleared from the RAM 104 (step S539), and the program is interrupted when the power is turned off. To do. If the main control unit 100 determines that the set value is not normal in step S533, the unrecoverable error state continues (step S540). The input port 0 is 1 byte (8 bits) of information, and each bit includes a clearing button 34, a 1 bet button 31a, a MAX bet button 31b, a start lever 32, a left stop button 33a, and a middle stop button 33b. And when the right stop button 33c is turned on, 1 is set. The input port 2 is also 1 byte (8 bits) information, and when each bit detects a power-off, when the first insertion sensor 61 and the second insertion sensor 62 detect a game medal, the payout sensor 1 is set when a game medal is detected at 71 and when a full hopper device is detected.

-Control command set 1 process S5000 and control command set 2 process S5010-
The control command set 1 process S5000 is a process for calling the control command set 2 process S5010 and storing the information stored in the register as a control command in the control command buffer. Note that the control command set in this process is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in a control command transmission process S5500 described later. Here, the control command in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of 2-byte data, and the upper 1 byte is called a “first control command” and the lower 1 byte is called a “second control command”. A control command buffer for storing a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 is provided in the RAM 104 and is configured to be able to buffer 32 control commands (data size is 64 bytes).

  When the control command set 1 process S5000 is called, the main control means 100 first prohibits the execution of the interrupt process (step S5001) and executes the control command set 2 process S5010 as shown in FIG. S5002).

  When this control command set 2 process S5010 is called, the main control means 100 sets the address of the write pointer in the register (step S5011), and sets the data at this address (value of the write pointer) in the register (step S5011). Step S5012). Here, the write pointer holds the position where the next control command can be written in the control command buffer. When one control command is written in the control command buffer, 1 is added to the value of the write pointer. . Since the control command buffer is used cyclically, when a control command is written in the last area of this control command buffer, the write pointer is configured to store the position of the first area of the control command buffer. Has been. Similarly, a read pointer, which will be described later, is a control command stored in the control command buffer, and holds the position stored first among the control commands not yet transmitted. Then, the start address of the control command buffer is set in the register (step S5013), and a value obtained by doubling the value of the write pointer set in the register is added to the value of the start address of the register. Is written (hereinafter referred to as “designated address”) (step S5014).

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the data stored at the position of the designated address stored in the register, and determines whether this data is not “0”. That is, when the data at the designated address is not “0”, 32 commands are buffered in the control command buffer, so the main control means 100 stores “0” as the data at the designated address. It is determined whether or not the number of control commands stored in the control command buffer is smaller than 32 (step S5015). If it is determined in step S5015 that the number of control commands buffered in the control command buffer is less than 32, the main control means 100 needs to refer to the data stored in the RAM 104 for the data to be written to the control command buffer. It is determined whether or not there is data (step S5016), and when referring to the data stored in the RAM 104, the data to be written as the second control command is read from the RAM 104 and stored in the register (step S5017). Here, the “data that needs to refer to data” includes prescribed number information (automatic number of re-games), set value information, gaming state information, internal gaming state information, and the like. Then, the data stored in the register in the process immediately before the execution of the control command set 1 process S5000 is stored as the data indicating the first control command at the position of the designated address of the RAM 104 (step S5018) and stored in the register. 1 is added to the designated address, and the data indicating the second control command stored in the register is stored in the next address storing the first control command in the RAM 104 (step S5019), and the write pointer is stored. 1 is added (step S5020), and the process returns to the control command set 1 process. Then, the main control means 100 permits the interruption (step S5003), ends the control command set 1 process S5000, and returns to the process from which the control command set 1 process S5000 is called.

-Game progress main processing S550-
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the program start process S500, the setting change process S512, and the power return process S532 described above are executed after the power is turned on, the game progress main process S550 for controlling the progress of the game is performed for each game. Repeatedly executed. Here, the game progress main process S550 will be described along the progress of one game.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to the game progress main process S550, as shown in FIG. 22, first, a game start process is executed (step S551). In this game start process S551, the instruction number in the previous game is cleared, and this game is replayed or special game (BB game) depending on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the previous game. When it is determined that the operation flag is set, an operation flag corresponding to each game is set. In the previous game, when the predetermined effect executed by the sub-control means 200 is completed, the sub-control means 200 executes the effect related to the end of the predetermined effect in order to wait for a predetermined time (standby). Process). Further, a control command indicating various game information (setting value, game state, internal game state) is written in the control command buffer (specifically, executed by the above-described control command set 1 process S5000). Further, when the current game is a re-game, processing for automatically inserting game medals bet in the previous game is performed. Further, the blocker 60 of the selector is turned on to form a medal flow path. However, if the current game is a re-game and the number of credits is maximum (50 cards), the blocker 60 is not turned on.

  Next, the main control means 100 matches the specified number of game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 or operated by the bet button 31 (the game medal limit flag is on), and Until the start lever 32 is turned on, the game medal management process S5030 is repeatedly executed (steps S552 and S553). The game medal limit flag is cleared in the game start process S551. If it is determined in step S553 that the game medal limit flag is on and the start lever 32 is turned on, the start lever acceptance flag is turned off. When the start lever reception flag is on, a predetermined lamp informs that the start lever 32 is operable. When the main control means 100 determines that the number of game medals betted in step S553 matches the specified number and the start lever 32 is turned on, the main control means 100 turns off the blocker 60 of the selector (step S554). The lottery process S5080 is executed to determine the winning combination (step S555), and then the internal gaming state setting process S5120 executes a process based on the winning combination and the internal gaming state (step S556). When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the reel rotation start pre-processing S5170 is executed (step S557), and then this game is executed by the reel stop management process (step S558), and all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped. Then, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination has been stopped based on the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the active line (step S559). The number of game medals assigned to the winning combination of the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is paid out (step S560), the game end check process S5220 is executed (step S561), and one game is finished. The process returns to step S551.

-Game medal management process S5030-
The game medal management process S5030 is to manage betting of game medals at the start of the game in the above-described game progress main process S550. When the game medal management process S5030 is executed, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the blocker 60 is on as shown in FIG. 23 (step S5031), and when the blocker 60 is on, It is determined whether or not the first insertion sensor 61 or the second insertion sensor 62 is on (step S5032). When any of the insertion sensors is on, the game medal insertion check process S5038 is executed. In FIGS. 23 to 25, the first input sensor 61 is expressed as “input sensor 1”, and the second input sensor 62 is expressed as “input sensor 2”. If it is determined in step S5031 that the blocker 60 is not on, and if it is determined in step S5032 that neither of the two insertion sensors 61 and 62 is on, the main control means 100 determines that the bet button 31 and the settlement It is determined whether or not the operation of the button 34 can be accepted (step S5033). Further, when the operation of these buttons can be accepted, whether or not the operation acceptance of the bet button 31 or the settlement button 34 has been detected. Is determined (step S5034). When an operation acceptance is detected in step S5034, if the operation acceptance is an operation on the settlement button 34, a game medal settlement process is executed (step S5036), and if the operation acceptance is not an operation on the settlement button 34, the bet button 31 is executed. Therefore, the game medal storage and input process is executed (step S5037), the game medal management process S5030 is terminated, and the process returns to the game progress main S550. If it is determined in step S5033 that the operation of the bet button 31 and the settlement button 34 cannot be received, or if it is determined in step S5034 that the operation reception of the bet button 31 or the settlement button 34 has not been detected, The game medal management process S5030 ends.

  On the other hand, when it is detected in step S5032 that the first insertion sensor 61 or the second insertion sensor 62 is turned on, the main control means 100 executes a game medal insertion check process S5038 shown in FIG. The main control means 100 clears the start lever acceptance permission flag (step S5039), and determines whether or not the first insertion sensor 61 is on (step S5040). When the first insertion sensor 61 is not on, it means that the second insertion sensor 62 on the downstream side has detected a game medal first, so the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. Data indicating “medal illegal passing error” is stored in the register (step S5074), an error display process is executed based on the contents of the register (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 24, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5040 that the first making sensor 61 is on, it sets the making sensor 1 passage check time (step S5041), and the first making sensor 61 and the second making operation are set. It is determined whether or not the sensor 62 is on (step S5042). If it is determined in step S5042 that the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are not on, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the first input sensor 61 is on (step S5043). When the first insertion sensor 61 is not turned on in step S5043, it is considered that the game medal is flowing backward through the flow path. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25, data indicating “game medal illegal passing error” is stored in the register. Store (step S5074), execute an error display process based on the contents of this register (step S5076), and end the game medal insertion check process S5038. Returning to FIG. 24, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5043 that the first input sensor 61 is on, it determines whether or not the input sensor 1 passage check time has elapsed (step S5044). ) If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S5042, and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5044 that the insertion sensor 1 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 stays in a state where a game medal is detected by the first insertion sensor 61 (clogged in the flow path). 25, data indicating “game medal retention error” is stored in a register (step S5075), and error display processing is executed based on the contents of this register (step S5076). Then, the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 24, if it is determined in step S5042 that the first and second making sensors 61, 62 are on, the main control means 100 sets the making sensor 2 passage check time (step S5045), and the first making sensor It is determined whether 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is on (step S5046). If the main control means 100 determines that the first input sensor 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is not on, then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are on. If it is determined (step S5047) and it is determined that these sensors 61 and 62 are not on, data indicating "game medal illegal passing error" is stored in the register as shown in FIG. 25 (step S5074). An error display process is executed based on the content (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated. Returning to FIG. 24, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5047 that the first and second making sensors 61 and 62 are on, the making sensor 1 passage check time or the making sensor 2 passage check time. Is determined (step S5048), and when it is determined that no passage check time has elapsed, the process returns to step S5046 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5048 that the insertion sensor 1 check time or the insertion sensor 2 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 is in a state where game medals are detected by the first and second insertion sensors 61 and 62. And the data indicating “game medal retention error” is stored in the register as shown in FIG. 25 (step S5075), and based on the contents of this register The error display process is executed (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated.

  Referring back to FIG. 24, if it is determined in step S5046 that the first input sensor 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is on, the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not 61 and 62 are off (step S5049). If it is determined that the first and second closing sensors 61 and 62 are not off, it is determined whether or not the second closing sensor 62 is on. (Step S5050) When the second insertion sensor 62 is not on, data indicating "game medal illegal passing error" is stored in the register (Step S5074), and error display processing is executed based on the contents of this register ( In step S5076), the game medal insertion check process S5038 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5050 that the second making sensor 62 is on, the main control means 100 judges whether or not the making sensor 2 passage check time has elapsed (step S5051). If it is determined that there is not, the process returns to step S5049 to repeat the above-described processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5051 that the insertion sensor 2 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 stays in a state where a game medal is detected by the second insertion sensor 62 (clogged in the flow path). Data indicating “game medal retention error” is stored in a register (step S5075), and an error display process is executed based on the contents of this register (step S5076), and a game medal insertion check process S5038 is performed. Exit.

  Next, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5049 that the first and second insertion sensors 61 and 62 are off, the main control means 100 acquires the specified number of the current game, and the re-game operation flag in the current game. Is turned on (re-playing is operating) (step S5052), and the number of stored game medals (number of credits) is read (step S5053). Depending on whether or not the total number of game medals currently betted and the number of game medals stored is less than the specified number plus the maximum storage number, the next game medal can be inserted. Is determined (step S5054), and if the input is not possible, the blocker 60 is turned off (step S5055). When the blocker 60 is turned off, the game medals inserted thereafter are returned to the return slot.

  Further, the main control means 100 stores data indicating “insert one” in the register (step S5056), and executes a control command set 1 process S5000 to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5057). ). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the game medal limit flag is on (step S5058). When the game medal limit flag is on, the main control means 100 executes the number-of-reserved-sheet addition process S5059 and turns it off. When it is, the game medal one addition process S5063 is executed. The game medal limit flag is set in a game medal addition process S5063 described later.

  The accumulated number 1 adding process S5059 is a process for adding the game medal detected to be inserted by the above process to the game medium storing unit 141 as a credit. The main control unit 100, as shown in FIG. Then, the number of stored game medals is read from the RAM 104 (step S5060), 1 is added to the stored number and updated (step S5061), and the updated stored number is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5062). As shown in FIG. 25, the start lever acceptance permission flag is turned on (step S5077), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is ended.

  One game medal addition process S5063 is a process for adding the game medal detected to be inserted by the above process to the number of game medals to be betted, and the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. Then, the number of game medals bet is read from the RAM 104 (step S5064), 1 is added to the number of game medals for updating (step S5065), and the updated number of game medals is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5066). . Next, the main control means 100 clears the information on the number of game medals won by winning in the previous game (step S5067), and displays this inserted number by setting the number of bet game medals in the output port. The LED to be turned on is turned on (step S5068). Further, the main control means 100 confirms the specified number of current games (step S5069), reads the number of game medals currently bet from the RAM 104 (step S5070), and counts the number of game medals bet. It is determined whether or not the number of game medals that can be bet has reached the limit (step S5071), and when the limit has been reached, the game medal limit flag is set. (Step S5072), the start lever acceptance permission flag is turned on (Step S5073), and the processing returns to FIG. 25 and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is ended. If it is determined in step S5071 that the limit has not been reached, steps S5072 and S5073 are not executed.

-Role lottery processing S5080-
The combination lottery process S5080 is a process for determining a winning combination in the above-described game progress main process S550. As shown in FIG. 27, in the role lottery process S5080, the main control means 100 obtains a random value (2-byte random number) from the random value register of the random number generator 103, which is the first random number generation means, and obtains the first random number. A numerical value is set (step S5081), and a soft random number (2 bytes) is read from the second random number generator 190 to be a second random number value (step S5082). Then, a third random number value is generated from the first random number value and the second random number value (for example, by an addition process) to be a random number value for role lottery (step S5083). It is set in the register (step S5084). In this way, the third random number value obtained from the random number generator 103 which is the first random number generation means and the second random number value which is the soft random number obtained from the second random number generation means 190 are calculated to obtain the third random number value. By generating a random value and using it for the lottery, it is possible to increase the randomness of the random value used in the role lottery and prevent the winning combination from being regular.

  The main control means 100 performs the lottery of the role using the random number value for the role lottery generated in this way. At this time, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replaying role, winning combination, special role The lottery is performed in the order of. However, lottery of re-game players is not executed in the RT5 game state. Further, the special role lottery is not executed in the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state) and the RT5 gaming state (special gaming state).

  First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the special device condition device is operating (whether or not the special device condition device flag indicating that the special game in the combination determination information storage area is elected is set). ) To determine whether it is a non-internal medium gaming state or an internal medium gaming state (step S5085), and then whether or not a special game is operating (special game in the game state information storage area) It is determined whether or not it is in the RT5 gaming state by determining whether or not a special game operation flag indicating that the game is in progress is set (step S5086), and if it is not in the RT5 gaming state, it is a non-RT gaming state RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, and RT4 gaming state, the condition device internal lottery address table of the re-gamer is set (step S5). 87), it executes a lottery determination process S5100 (step S5088). Here, the conditional device internal lottery address table uses the conditional device number (winning number) shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 as a search key (hereinafter referred to as a search number), and corresponds to the search number for this search number. This is a table in which probability data (numbers shown in FIGS. 7 to 9) of winning combinations is set for each type of winning combination (re-playing combination, winning combination, special combination). A combination of a search number and probability data is stored side by side in the order of determination of winning in lottery determination processing S5100 described later. In the following explanation, a case where all of the winning combinations are listed as a set of search numbers and probability data will be described. However, when the search numbers are continuous and the same probability data is repeated, You may comprise so that a search number, probability data, and a repetition number may be memorize | stored. For example, in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 8, in the non-RT gaming state, winning combinations -A1 to A12 whose search numbers (winning numbers) are 23 to 34 have 296 numbers (probability data). = 23 ”,“ probability data = 296 ”, and“ repetition count = 12 ”, and it can be configured to add 1 to the search number each time it is repeated. If comprised in this way, the memory amount used for a conditional device internal lottery address table can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the lottery determination process S5100, the main control means 100 determines whether or not it is a lottery determination of a re-game player or a winning combination (step S5101), and a lottery determination of a re-game player or a winning combination If it is, the first search number of the conditional device internal lottery address table is set (step S5102). For example, when the re-game player lottery determination is made and the re-game player probability data is set in the order shown in FIG. 7, “1” is set as the search number. Next, it is determined whether or not there is probability data for each set value (step S5103). When there is no probability data for each set value, probability data common to the set values is acquired based on the currently set search number. If there is probability data for each installation value (step S5104), a set value is acquired (step S5105), and probability data for each set value is acquired based on this set value and the currently set search number. (Step S5106). Further, the random number value for role lottery (third random value) set in step S5084 of the role lottery process S5080 is read (step S5107), and the probability data of the current search number is subtracted from this random number value for role lottery (step S5107). In step S5108, the random number for lottery with the probability data subtracted is stored (step S5109). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current role lottery random value is smaller than 0 (step S5110). If the role lottery random value is 0 or more, 1 is added to the search number (step S5111). ), It is determined whether or not the search has been completed for all the search numbers (step S5112). If the determination is not complete, the process returns to step S5107 and the above processing is repeated.

  From the above, when the random number for lottery in step S5110 becomes smaller than 0, it is determined that the role of the search number at that time has been won, and in step S5112, the probabilities of all search numbers in the conditional device internal lottery address table Even if the data is subtracted, if the random number for the lottery is 0 or more, the search number is cleared (search number = 0) (step S5113), and the winning combination included in the current conditional device internal lottery address table is won. It can be judged that it is not. In the case of FIG. 7, when the lottery random number value (third random value) is 9200 when the lottery determination unit S5100 is called in the non-RT gaming state, the search number (winning number) is “ Even if subtracting the probability data (represented by 8978 in FIG. 7) of the replaying player-A of “1” from this random number for lottery is not smaller than 0, the replaying player-A is won. It is judged that it is not. Also, if the random number for winning lottery (third random number value) is 50, subtracting the probability data (8978) of the re-playing player-A whose search number (winning number) is “1” from the random number for winning lottery Since it becomes smaller than 0, it can be determined that the re-game player-A is won.

  Returning to FIG. 27, as a result of the lottery determination process in step S5088, it is determined whether or not the re-game player has been won (step S5089). If it is determined that the player has won, the current search number is stored in the condition device number buffer. (Step S5097), and this combination lottery process S5080 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5089 that the re-gamer is not won, the next game state (non-RT game state, RT1 game state, RT2 game state, RT3 game state and RT4 game state) Then, the winning device condition device internal lottery address table is set (step S5090), and the lottery determination processing S5100 is executed (step S5091). In the above example, if the random number value for role lottery (third random number value) generated in step S5083 is 9200, the random number value for lottery value is 222 when the lottery determination process for the replaying role is executed. (Because the total value of all probability data of the re-gamer is 8978). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, since the probability data of the winning combination-A1 whose search number (winning number) in the non-RT gaming state is “23” is 296, it is determined that the winning combination-A1 is won. . The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning combination is won based on the result of the lottery determination in step S5091 (step S5092), and if it is determined that the winning combination is not won, the special combination condition device is activated. It is determined whether or not the current RT4 gaming state (internal internal gaming state) or the RT5 gaming state in which the special game is operating (step S5093), and when it is not the RT4 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state, The special device condition device search number is acquired (step S5094), the special device condition device internal lottery address table is set (step S5095), and the lottery determination processing S5100 is executed (step S5096). Even in this process, when the special role is won, the search number is set, and when the special role is not won (the re-playing, winning, or special role is not won and the game is lost) ) Is set to 0 as the search number. Finally, the current condition device search number is stored in the condition device number buffer (step S5097), and this combination lottery processing S5080 is terminated.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device number for the re-playing combination and winning combination and the condition device number for the special combination are independent. Therefore, when the special combination is won, the condition device number of the special combination is set in the special combination selection number, and when the special combination is not selected, the value of the combination selection number is “0” (for example, “1” when winning BB1, “2” when winning BB2, “3” when winning BB3).

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability data (winning determination data) is subtracted in a predetermined order from the third random value generated for the winning lottery (the random number for winning lottery). Thus, it is determined that the winning combination for the probability data when it becomes smaller than 0 is determined. According to this configuration, probability data is associated with each role (determination target) for which determination of winning is made and stored as a condition device internal lottery address table (winning determination data group), and the probability data is calculated from the third random number value. Since the determination can be made by simply performing the subtraction process in order, the determination process of the lottery can be easily realized. Of course, the probability data is sequentially added to the third random number value (random number value for role lottery), and when the maximum value (65535 in the case of 2-byte data) is exceeded, it is determined that the winning is made. Is also possible. However, in the case of determination by addition, for example, when a lottery of a random value range of 0 to 999 is performed, a predetermined value (for example, 64537 for 2-byte data) is added to the third random value, and then probability data is added. Must be added, which complicates the process. On the other hand, with the subtraction method described above, it can be determined by subtracting probability data from random numbers for lottery in any order, regardless of the range of random values.

  In the above description, the case where the condition device internal lottery address table is set for each type of combination has been described, but, for example, according to the lottery order, the re-game combination, the winning combination, and the special combination are combined. A table may be defined, and a range used for determination may be specified when performing a winning determination. For example, there are 5 re-playing roles, the search number is 1-5, there are 5 winning roles, the search number is 6-10, there is 1 special role, the search number is 11, Suppose they are defined in order. In this case, in the non-RT gaming state, when determining in the order of re-playing role, winning combination, and special role, by specifying “determined using probability data of 1 to 11 search numbers” It is possible to make a winning decision for a role, a winning role, and a special role. On the other hand, in the RT4 gaming state (internal internal gaming state), since the special role winning decision is not made, by specifying “determining using probability data of 1 to 10 search numbers”, The winning combination can be determined. Therefore, if the conditional device internal lottery address table is stored in such a data structure, the winning determination process can be realized more easily.

-Internal game state setting process S5120-
The internal game state setting process S5120 executes a process for each internal game state when the start lever 32 is operated. In the processing for each internal game state, the instruction number for AT lottery, push order bell, and push order replay is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when executing the internal gaming state setting process S5120, the main control means 100 first sets an initial value for the instruction number ("A0" which is an instruction number when there is no need to notify the push order or the like). Is set (step S5121). Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is any of the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state (step S5122). When it is determined that the current gaming state is not the RT3 to RT5 gaming state, it is determined whether or not the current internal gaming state is “1” (step S5123), and when the internal gaming state is “1”. Then, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. On the other hand, when the internal game state is not “1”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal game state is “0” (step S5124), and the internal game state is “0”. Is determined whether the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is a rare combination (step S5125). If it is not a rare combination, the internal game state setting process S5120 is terminated. If the main control means 100 determines that the rare role is won in step S5125, the main control means 100 performs AT lottery (step S5126) and determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S5127). When it is determined that the lottery is not won, the internal game state setting process S5120 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5127 that the AT lottery is won, the main control means 100 adds 1 to the AT stock counter CS (step S5128), and ends the internal gaming state setting process S5120.

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5122 that the current gaming state is one of the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state, the current gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, and It is determined whether or not the value of the BB precursor game number counter CB is greater than 0 (step S5130). In step S5122, it is determined whether or not the BB precursor state is described above. When it is determined in step S5122 that it is not a BB precursor state, that is, when it is determined that the state is the BB ready state or the BB state, and in step S5124, the internal gaming state is not “0”, that is, the current internal state When it is determined that the game state is “2” or “3”, it is a state of notifying specific information (color or design aimed at the correct push order or eye-push) regarding the push order bell and push order replay. If the winning combination for notifying specific information is won based on 14, the number corresponding to the winning combination is set as the instruction number (step S5131). For example, “A17” is set for the re-playing combination-B1, and “A1” is set for the winning combination-A1. If it is determined in step S5130 that at least the current game state is not the RT4 game state and the value of the BB precursor game number counter CB is not greater than 0 (is 0), the process of step S5131 is executed. (No notification of specific information is performed).

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal gaming state is “3” (step S5132), and determines that the internal gaming state is not “3”, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5132 that the current internal gaming state is “3”, the main control means 100 determines the winning combination only when the winning combination is the RT3 gaming state (specifically, as described above, It is determined whether or not the condition device number is 20 re-playing combination (E) (step S5133). If it is not this combination, the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated. (Step S5134), it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S5135). If the AT lottery is not won, the internal game state setting process S5120 is terminated. If it is determined in step S5135 that the AT lottery has been won, 1 is added to the AT stock counter CS (step S5136), and the internal gaming state setting process S5120 is terminated.

  Thus, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed when the rare role is won in the internal gaming state 0, and the winning combination in the RT3 gaming state (in the internal gaming state 3) ( For example, an AT lottery is performed when a re-gamer who wins in the RT3 gaming state-E) is won without winning in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

-Reel rotation start pre-processing S5170-
In the reel rotation start pre-processing S5170, the instruction number determined in the above-mentioned internal game state setting processing S5120, the effect group number in which the condition device number of the winning combination is masked, and the winning combination number when winning the special combination are displayed. This is processing to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when executing the reel rotation start pre-processing S5170, the main control means 100 displays the information shown in FIG. 15 on the acquired number display 72 according to the instruction number determined in the internal gaming state setting processing S5120. (Step S5171). Specifically, the number corresponding to the instruction number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 104 (or may be a predetermined register of the main CPU 102) based on FIG. When a number corresponding to the instruction number is stored in the predetermined area (or register), the stored number is output to the acquired number display 72 by an interrupt process S570 described later. Further, the main control means 100 stores the instruction number in the register (step S5172), and executes the control command set 1 process S5000 in order to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5173). Further, as described above, the condition device number is masked using the table shown in FIG. 16 to determine the effect group number (step S5174), and this effect group number is stored in the register (step S5175). In order to set the information in this register as a control command, a control command set 1 process S5000 is executed (step S5176). Further, the winning combination winning number is stored in the register (step S5177), and the control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5178). As will be described later in interrupt processing S570, information corresponding to the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display device 72 (7-segment display control processing S575). Since it is executed prior to transmission (control command transmission processing S580), the display of the instruction number by the main control means 100 is executed in preference to the display by the sub control means 200. Further, the main control means 100 stores information relating to the AT in a register (step S5179), and executes a control command set 1 process S5000 in order to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5180). Here, “information related to AT” refers to the internal gaming state as described above (for example, if the internal gaming state 2 is AT preparation, and if the internal gaming state 3 is AT game), the AT precursor game Number, the number of remaining games, the number of AT games, the number of remaining games, the result of AT stock lottery, the number of stocks, and the like. Processing is executed. Further, the main control means 100 stores information on the special role (BB) in the register (step S5181), and executes the control command set 1 process S5000 to set the information in this register as a control command (step S5182). Then, the reel rotation start pre-processing S5170 is ended. Here, the information regarding the special combination (BB) is, for example, the value of the BB precursor game number counter described above. Note that the information transmitted as a control command in FIG. 30 is an example.

-Reel stop management process S5190-
When the reel rotation start pre-processing S5170 ends, as shown in FIG. 31, the main control means 100 monitors whether the minimum game time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (revolution start of the reels 21a to 21c) ( In step S5193), when the minimum game time has elapsed, data indicating “reel rotation start standby” is set in the register in order to pass the state that the reel is in the rotation start standby state to the sub-control unit 200 (step S5193). In step S5194), a control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the register information as a control command (step S5195), and information for rotating the reels 21a to 21c at a constant speed (80 rpm / min) is stored in the RAM 104. (Step S5196). Note that the rotation and stop control (reel drive control) of the reels 21a to 21c is executed in an interrupt process S570 described later.

  Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the reel is rotating at a constant speed (step S5197), and determines whether or not the defect detection counter value is an abnormal value when the reel is at a constant speed (step S5198). If the value is an abnormal value, for example, the stepping motor that rotates the reels 21a to 21c may be out of step, so that information for rotating the reels 21a to 21c at a constant speed is stored in the RAM 104 again. (Step S5199). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the confirmation of whether the reels are rotating at a constant speed has been completed for all of the reels 21a to 21c, returns to step S5197 until the confirmation is completed, and returns to the above-described steps. The process is repeated (step S5200).

  When the above processing is completed, since the reels 21a to 21c are rotating at a constant speed, the main control unit 100 next generates the stop position data (stoppable position) described in the reel control unit 120. It is determined whether or not it has been completed (step S5201). If it has not been created, stop position data (stoppable position) is created (step S5202). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c has been received (step S5203), and when detecting the reception of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the main control means 100 determines the stop position based on the stop position data described above. (Step S5204), data indicating “the reel to be stopped and the number of sliding frames” is set in the register (step S5205), and the control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the information in this register as a control command. (Step S5206). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not all the reels 21a to 21c have been stopped (step S5207). If not, the process returns to step S5197 to repeat the above processing and stop. Clears the number corresponding to the instruction number stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 (the number indicating the color or the pattern to be targeted by the pressing order and the eye pressing corresponding to the pressing order bell or the pressing order replay) (step In step S5208, the reel stop management process S5190 is terminated. When the number corresponding to the instruction number stored in the predetermined area is cleared, the display on the acquired number display 72 is erased by an interrupt process S570 described later. If it is determined in the winning determination process S559 executed after the reel stop management process S5190 that the combination of winning symbols has been stopped on the active line, the payout number corresponding to the winning combination is: This is stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104, and this payout number is displayed on the acquired number display 72 by the interrupt processing S570. It should be noted that the timing at which the display on the acquired number display 72 is erased is based on the fact that all reels have stopped, but that the last reel stop operation has been accepted, the last reel has stopped, The display may be erased based on the fact that all reels have stopped and the result of the winning determination process has been received.

-Game end check process S5220-
The game end check process S5220 is a process for managing the game state and effect state (internal game state) executed by the main control means 100 at the end of one game. When this game end check process S5220 is executed, the main control means 100 first executes a game state transition process as shown in FIG. 32 (step S5221). As shown in FIG. 33, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-RT gaming state (step S5222), and when determining that it is a non-RT gaming state, As shown in the figure, it is determined whether or not the specific symbols (special drawings 01 to 07) are stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5223). As described above, when determining that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the main control means 100 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S5224), and ends the gaming state transition processing S5221. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5223 that the specific symbol is not displayed on the active line, the main control means 100 determines whether the winning item winning number is not “0” (“1”, “2” in the winning feature winning number). ”,“ 3 ”or not), that is, whether or not the special combination (BB1 to BB3) has been won (step S5228), and“ 0 ”is set to the winning combination selection number When it is determined that the game state has been changed, the game state transition process S5221 is terminated. In addition, when it is determined in step S5225 that “0” is not set for the feature winning number (any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is set for the feature setting number), The main control means 100 determines whether or not the combination of symbols for the special role is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5226), and when the combination of symbols for the special role is not stopped and displayed on the effective line. Then, the gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state) (step S5227), and when the combination of symbols of the special role is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state ( Step S5228), the game state transition process S5221 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 33, if the main control means 100 determines in step S5222 that the current gaming state is not a non-RT gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an RT1 gaming state (step S5230). If it is determined that it is in the gaming state, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols of the replaying role 03 is displayed on the active line (step S5231), and it is determined that the combination of symbols of the replaying role 03 is stopped and displayed Then, the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state (step S5232), and the gaming state transition process S5221 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5231 that the combination of symbols of the replaying role 03 is not stopped on the active line, the main control means 100 sets “0” as the winning item winning number as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been made (step S5225). When “0” is set for the winning combination winning number, the game state transition processing S5221 is terminated. If it is determined in step S5225 that the winning combination winning number is not set to “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the combination of symbols for the special role is stopped and displayed on the active line. (Step S5226) When the combination of symbols for the special role is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state) (Step S5227). When the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state (step S5228), and the gaming state transition process S5221 is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 33, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5230 that the current gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state, it determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (step S5233), and RT2 gaming. If it is determined that it is in a state, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols of the replaying role 04 is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S5234). Then, the gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state (step S5235), and the gaming state transition process S5221 is ended. If it is determined in step S5234 that the combination of symbols of the replaying role 04 is not stopped on the active line, the main control means 100 determines the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 on the active line. Is determined to be stopped (step S5237), and when it is determined that the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is stopped, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state ( Step S5238), the game state transition process S5221 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5237 that the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main control means 100 specifies the active game line on the active line as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S5223). If it is determined that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S5224), and ends the gaming state transition process S5221. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5223 that the specific symbol is not displayed on the active line, the main control means 100 determines whether or not “0” is set in the winning item winning number (step S5225). When “0” is set in the winning item winning number, the game state transition processing S5221 is terminated. If it is determined in step S5225 that the winning combination winning number is not set to “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the combination of symbols for the special role is stopped and displayed on the active line. (Step S5226) When the combination of symbols for the special role is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state) (Step S5227). When the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state (step S5228), and the gaming state transition process S5221 is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 33, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5233 that the current gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (step S5236). If it is determined that the state is the state, the main control means 100 determines whether the combination of the symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is stopped on the active line (step S5237). When it is determined that the combination of symbols of the game combination 06 is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state (step S5238), and the gaming state transition process S5221 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5237 that the combination of symbols of the replaying role 05 or the replaying role 06 is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main control means 100 specifies the active game line on the active line as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S5223). If it is determined that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S5224), and ends the gaming state transition process S5221. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5223 that the specific symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main control means 100 determines whether or not “0” is set for the winning item winning number (step S5225). When “0” is set for the winning item winning number, the gaming state transition processing S5221 is terminated. If it is determined in step S5225 that the winning combination winning number is not set to “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the combination of symbols for the special role is stopped and displayed on the active line. (Step S5226) When the combination of symbols for the special role is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state) (Step S5227). When the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state (step S5228), and the gaming state transition process S5221 is ended.

  In FIG. 33, if it is determined in step S5236 that the current gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether the current gaming state is the RT4 gaming state as shown in FIG. In step S5240), when it is determined that the game is in the RT4 gaming state, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols of special roles (BB1 to BB3) is stopped on the active line (step S5241), and the combination of symbols of special roles is stopped. If it is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state (step S5242), the gaming state transition processing S5221 is terminated, and when the combination of the special role symbols is not stopped and displayed, the gaming state transition is continued. Processing S5221 is ended.

  If it is determined in step S5240 that the current gaming state is not the RT4 gaming state, since the current gaming state is the RT5 gaming state, the total number of game medals paid out after the transition to the RT5 gaming state is won. It is determined whether or not the predetermined number of sheets set according to the type of special role (for example, 300 sheets for BB1 and BB2 and 450 sheets for BB3) is exceeded (step S5243). When the game state transition process S5221 is finished and exceeded, the gaming state is shifted to the non-RT gaming state, the internal gaming state is shifted to the internal gaming state 0 (step S5244), and the gaming state transition process S5221 is terminated. To do.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when the game state transition process S5221 is completed, the main control means 100 determines that the current game state (the game state determined by the above-described process of the game state transition process S5221) is the RT4 game state (internal medium game state). Is determined (step S5250), and when it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. Is determined (step S5251), and if it is determined that “0” is not set in the winning item winning number, it means that the game has shifted to the RT4 gaming state in the current game. The BB precursor game number is determined by lottery or the like and set in the BB precursor game number counter CB (step S5251). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal game state is any one of the internal game state 1, the internal game state 2 and the internal game state 3 (step S5253). If there is, 1 is added to the value of the AT stock counter CS (step S5254), and the game end check process S5220 is ended. On the other hand, when the internal game state is not any of the internal game state 1, the internal game state 2 and the internal game state 3, that is, the internal game state 0, the game end check process S5220 is ended as it is. As described above, when shifting from the internal gaming state 0 to the internal gaming state 1, 1 is subtracted from the value of the AT stock counter CS, but at this point in time, AT gaming has not been executed, or Even if it has been executed, it has not ended. Thus, by adding 1 to the value of the AT stock counter, the AT game can be executed again after the special game ends.

  If the main control means 100 determines in step S5251 that “0” is not set for the winning item winning number, it determines whether or not the value of the BB precursor game number counter CB is greater than 0 (step S5251). In S5255), when the value of the BB precursor game number counter CB is greater than 0, it is the BB precursor state described above, so 1 is subtracted from the value of the BB precursor game number counter CB (step S5256), and the game end check process S5220 is performed. finish. If it is determined in step S5255 that the value of the BB precursor game number counter CB is 0, the game end check process S5220 is ended as it is.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when it is determined in step S5250 that the current gaming state is not the RT4 gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT5 gaming state (special gaming state). (Step S5260) When it is determined that the game is in the RT5 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols of special roles is stopped and displayed on the active line (Step S5261). When it is determined that the combination of symbols of the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line and it is determined that the current game has shifted to the RT5 gaming state, whether or not the value of the BB precursor game number counter is greater than 0 (Step S5262). If it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the value of the BB precursor game number counter is set to 0 (step S5263), and the game end check is performed. The process is terminated S5220. On the other hand, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5261 that the symbol combination of the special role is not stopped and displayed on the active line, and the value of the BB precursor game number counter CB is 0 in step S5262. When it is determined, the game end check process S5220 is ended as it is.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5260 that the current gaming state is not the RT5 gaming state, it determines whether or not the current internal gaming state is “0” (step S5270). When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is “0”, as shown in FIG. 36, whether the value of the AT stock counter CS is larger than 0, that is, whether or not the player has AT gaming rights. (Step S5271), when it is determined that the value is greater than 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the AT stock counter CS (step S5272), and the AT precursor game number is determined by lottery or the like, and the AT precursor game number counter CF (Step S5273), the internal game state is set to "1" (step S5274), and the game end check process S5220 is terminated. If the main control means 100 determines in step S5271 that the value of the AT stock counter CS is 0, the main control means 100 ends the game end check processing S5220 as it is.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5270 that the current internal game state is not "0", it determines whether or not the current internal game state is "1" (step S5280). ) When the current internal game state is “1”, as shown in FIG. 36, it is determined whether the value of the AT precursor game number counter CF is greater than 0 (step S5281), and is determined to be greater than 0. At this time, 1 is subtracted from the AT precursor game number counter CF (step S5282), and the game end check process S5220 is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5281 that the value of the AT precursor game number counter CF is 0, the internal gaming state is set to “2” (step S5283), and the game end check process S5220 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5280 that the current internal game state is not "1", it determines whether or not the current internal game state is "2" (step S5290). ) When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is “2”, it is determined whether the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state as shown in FIG. 36 (step S5291). In this step S5291, when the current gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state, the instruction number determined in the current gaming (re-game player for transitioning from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state-C1 to C6 is selected. Thus, the player operates the stop buttons 33a to 33c in accordance with the pressing order (see FIG. 11) associated with the combination of symbols of the re-playing role 04 instructed corresponding to the pressing order in which the symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line. If the current game state is the RT3 game state, or if the instruction number and the player's operation do not match, the internal game state is set to “ 3 ”(step S5293), a predetermined number of games, for example“ 50 ”, is counted in an AT game number counter CA that counts the number of games of one AT game. Set (step S5294), to end the game end check processing S5220.

  If it is determined in step S5290 that the current internal game state is not “2”, the current internal game state is “3”, so the main control means 100 determines the number of AT games as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter CA is greater than 0 (step S5295). When it is determined that the value is greater than 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the AT game number counter CA (step S5296), and a game end check process is performed. S5220 is ended. Further, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5295 that the value of the AT game number counter CA is 0, it sets “0” in the internal gaming state (step S5297), and ends the game end check process S5220. To do.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special role is won and the gaming state shifts to the RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state, the current internal gaming state is maintained and the winning special symbol is displayed. After the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line and the special game is executed, the game state is shifted to the internal game state 0 when returning to the non-RT game state. Further, when the special combination is won during execution of the internal game states 1 to 3, 1 is added to the AT stock counter CS, so that the AT game is executed again after the special game is completed. Note that in step S5294 shown in FIG. 36 described above, instead of setting a predetermined game number (for example, 50 games) in the AT game number counter CA, a predetermined number of games (50 games) is set to the current value of the AT game number counter CA. ), That is, a predetermined number of games (50 games) may be newly added to the number of games remaining in the previous AT game.

-Interrupt processing S570-
The main CPU 102 of the main control means 100 executes the game progress main process S550 described above, and is configured to execute the interrupt process S570 at a predetermined interrupt interval. This interrupt processing S570 is for updating the control counter, updating the soft random number, detecting the operation of the operation means 30 by the data from the input port, controlling the driving of the reels 21a to 21c, and controlling the control command to the sub-control means 200. This is a process for performing transmission or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 37, when this interrupt process S570 is executed, the main control means 100 first performs saving of register values and prohibiting duplicate interrupts as an initial process (step S571). Next, since a signal output based on the power supply voltage detection circuit having a predetermined value or less is input to the input port, the main control means 100 detects the power supply disconnection according to the state of the input port. It is determined whether or not (step S572), and when power-off is detected, power-off processing S5400 described later is executed. On the other hand, when the power interruption is not detected, the control counter value is updated (step S573). The control counter is a fluctuation fluctuation counter, the above-described interrupt counter, or the like. Moreover, the main control means 100 performs timer measurement (step S574). Specifically, a subtraction process of a counter for measuring a minimum game time and a medal dwell time is performed. Further, the main control means 100 executes a display control process for the 7-segment display (step S575). For example, for the acquired number display 72, as described above, a numerical value stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is read, and the acquired numerical value display 72 is output. Further, when a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is cleared (for example, “0” is set), the acquired number display 72 is turned off or “0” is displayed. Here, when an error such as the opening of the front door 3 or a hopper abnormality occurs, the content of the error is displayed on the acquired number display 72 (for example, characters “CE” and “HP” are displayed). ), The information stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is temporarily saved in another area, information relating to an error is stored in this area, and the acquired number indicator is displayed by this interrupt processing S570. 72 is displayed. When the error is resolved, the temporarily saved information (the number corresponding to the instruction content) is returned to a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104, whereby the acquired number display 72 is displayed in the interrupt process S570. Display. Although not described in detail in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is provided with a 7-segment display for displaying a set value and a stored number value in addition to the obtained number display 72. These light emission patterns are also controlled. Further, the main control means 100 performs a process of reading information of the input ports 0 to 2 (step S576). By this processing, the operation system such as the bet button 31, the start lever 32, the stop buttons 33a to 33c, and the state of the sensor system of the selector and the hopper device are generated from the data read from the input port and stored in the RAM 104. Further, the main control means 100 controls operations such as rotation and stop for each of the reels 21a to 21c (steps S577, S578), and performs port output processing (step S579). Specifically, excitation output values for operating the stepping motors (reel driving means 22a to 22c), the hopper motor 70, and the blocker 60 that rotate the reels 21a to 21c are set in the output port. Further, the main control means 100 executes a control command transmission process S5500, which will be described later, and transmits the control command stored in the control command buffer of the RAM 104 to the sub control means 200 in the game progress main process S550 or the like (step S580).

  Further, the main control means 100 sets the external signal 1 data and external signal 2 data (data for outputting the above-mentioned BB signal and RB signal) stored in the RAM 104 in the register, and these external signals. An external signal is output based on the 1 and 2 data (step S581). Further, the main control means 100 updates the soft random number value of the second random number generation means 190 described above, and performs a random value update process (subtraction) on the reel rotation start standby counter value (step S582). Finally, the register value saved in step S571 is restored, the next interrupt is permitted (step S583), and one interrupt process S570 is terminated.

-Power-off processing S5400-
When the power-off process S5400 is executed, the main control unit 100 turns off the output of all output ports (step S5401) as shown in FIG. 37, and the power supply is data indicating that the power-off process has been executed. The disconnection processing flag is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5402). For example, “1” is set in the power-off process flag when the power-off process S5400 is executed. Then, the value of the control command read pointer (details will be described later) is set to an even number (step S5403). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the control command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, the same command is transmitted twice. For this reason, if the power is cut off when the control command is transmitted for the first time, the processing of the control command (setting process and transmission process) after the power is turned off becomes complicated. The value of the read pointer is set to an even number (specifically, the last bit of the value of the write pointer is set to 0) so that the processing can be resumed from the beginning. Thus, in this embodiment, it is determined whether the transmission is the first transmission or the second transmission based on the value of the last bit, but the first transmission and the second transmission are managed by the flag. May be. For example, the transmitted flag may be set when the first transmission is performed, and the transmitted flag may be cleared when the second transmission is performed. Also, when the power interruption occurs, the transmitted flag is cleared so that the transmission can be resumed from the first transmission.

  Next, the main control means 100 calculates checksum data for the entire range of the RAM 104 (steps S5404 and S5405), stores this checksum data in the RAM 104 (step S5406), and until the above-described reset is performed. Wait (step S5407). When the power supply voltage recovers after the power supply voltage is lowered and the power-off process S5400 is executed, a reset signal is output from the power supply voltage monitoring device provided in the main control means 100, and the slot machine 1 is restarted. It will be.

-Control command transmission processing S5500-
The control command transmission process S5500 is executed in the interrupt process S570, and performs a process of transmitting the control command to the sub-control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 38, first, the main control means 100 sets the start address of the control command buffer (the area where the control command is written in the control command set 2 process S5010) in the register (step S5501), and further reads the pointer. Is set in the register (step S5502), and the value of the read pointer (the value stored in the address of the read pointer) is added to the value of the register in which the head address is set. The address of the control command buffer in which the control command is stored is determined (step S5503). In step S5503, the value of the least significant bit is set to 0 (logical product is performed with 11111110 in binary number). As a result, even when the read pointer is an even number or when the read pointer is an odd number advanced by 1 from the even number, the address becomes the same as that when the read pointer is an even number. That is, when the read pointer is an even number, the first transmission of the control command can be performed, and when the read pointer is an odd number, the second transmission can be performed for the same data. It is assumed that the start address of the control command buffer is an even number. Then, it is determined whether or not the control command is stored by determining whether or not the value stored at this address is 0 (step S5504). When the control command is not stored, this control is performed. The command transmission process S5500 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5504 that the control command is stored, the address of the register (transmission register) for transmitting the control command to the sub-control unit 200 is set in the register (step S5505). Read the data (upper 1 byte of the control command) at the address of the control command buffer (value set in the register) and write this data to the address of the register for transmission (set in the register). 1 is added to the address (value set in the register) of the control command buffer (step S5506). Further, the data at the current address of the control command buffer (the lower 1 byte of the control command is read because the address has been advanced by 1 in step S5506), and this data is sent to the address of the register for transmission. (Step S5507). When data is written to the transmission register, the data is transmitted to the sub control means 200.

  Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the second transmission of the control command has been performed by determining whether or not the value of the read pointer is an odd number (step S5508) and the second transmission. Is performed, the value of the transmission target control command buffer storing the control command is set to 0 and cleared (step S5509). Finally (at the first transmission and at the second transmission), 1 is added to the value of the read pointer (step S5510), and the control command transmission process S5500 is terminated.

-Soft random number update processing S5570-
The soft random number update process S5570 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, when the soft random number update process S5570 is called from the interrupt process S570, the game progress main process S550, or the like, the current value of the soft random number is obtained from the second random number generator 190 (step S5571), and this current A predetermined addition value is added to the value (step S5572). Here, the added value is a prime number, and for example, 10909 is used. By updating by adding such prime numbers, a 2-byte random value becomes a different value at each update, and returns to the initial value after 65536 updates. Then, the initial value of the soft random number stored in the RAM 104 is acquired (step S5573), and the initial value is compared with the current value obtained by adding the added value (step S5574). When the initial value matches the current value, an interrupt counter value that is counted every time the interrupt process S570 is executed is acquired (step S5575), and this interrupt counter value is stored in the second random number generation unit 190. The current value is stored (step S5576), and the interrupt counter value is stored as an initial value (step S5577). Finally, the current value (the current value to which the updated value is added in step S5572 or the current value to which the interrupt counter value is set in step S5576) is stored as a soft random number value (step S5578), whereby the second random number The update of the random number value of the generating means 190 is terminated.

  In the above description, “interrupt processing” means that the main CPU 102 of the main control means 100 interrupts the current processing and executes another processing. The method is not limited (for example, a method such as hardware interrupt or software interrupt can be adopted).

(Sub-control means 200)
In such a slot machine 1, the main control means 100 for controlling the game and the sub-control means 200 for controlling the effect on the game are separated so that the game result cannot be influenced from the outside. It is configured. Here, the sub-control unit 200 includes a sub-control board 300 and an image control board 400. Therefore, the main control unit 100 transmits a control command including information related to the game (control state) such as the above-described winning result and game state to the sub control unit 200 in order to control the effect executed by the sub control unit 200. The effect control means 301 of the sub-control board 300 that constitutes the sub-control means 200 receives the control command, determines the effect mode, and the image display device that constitutes the effect means 40 41. Various presentation lamps 42, sound emitting part (speaker) 43, back lamp 44 and sub operation switch 45 are configured to produce effects using images, light and sound effects, and symbols displayed on the reel display window 11. Has been.

  In the sub control means 200, the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400 are connected to a bus 210 as shown in FIG. The sub control board 300 is provided with a sub CPU 310, a random number generator 320, a RAM 330, a ROM 340, and an I / F circuit 350, which are connected to the bus 210. On the other hand, the image control board 400 is provided with a sub-sub CPU 410, an image control IC 420, and a sound source IC 460, which are controlled by the sub-sub CPU 410 connected to the bus 210 described above. The sub-sub CPU 410 includes a ROM 495 that stores a program and the like executed on the image control board 400, and a RAM 490 that stores data and the like when the program is executed. Further, a video RAM 430, an image ROM 440, a display circuit 450, and an image display device 41 are connected to the image control IC 420. The image control IC 420 is also called “GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)”, and the image ROM 440 is also called “character ROM” or “CG-ROM”. A sound source ROM 470 and an amplifier 480 are connected to the sound source IC 460, and upper and lower speakers 43 (43a, 43b) are connected to the amplifier 480. The bus 210 is also connected with the various effect lamps 42 (42 a, 42 b) and the back lamp 44 described above, and the lighting / extinguishing operation thereof is controlled by the sub-control board 300. Further, a sub operation switch 45 is connected to the bus 210. The sub operation switch 45 gives an instruction from the player to an effect executed on the sub control board 300 of the sub control means 200, and includes, for example, buttons and direction keys. The sub operation switch 45 is disposed above the stop buttons 33a to 33c, for example, as shown in FIG.

  The sub CPU 310 develops and executes the effect control program recorded in the ROM 340 in the RAM 330 and transmits an effect command to the sub sub CPU 410 provided on the image control board 400, so that the sub sub CPU 410 causes the image control IC 420 to operate. In addition, the sound source IC 460 is controlled so that a game effect is produced by video and sound effects using the image display device 41 and the sound emitting unit 43 (43a, 43b). The video displayed on the image display device 41 is displayed when the image control IC 420 develops and executes the image information stored in the image ROM 440 in the video RAM 430, and the sound emitting unit 43 (43a, 43b). ) Is reproduced based on the acoustic information extracted from the sound source ROM 470 by the sound source IC 460 and output from the sound emitting unit 43 (43a, 43b) via the amplifier 480. Is done. Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sound output using the sound emitting unit 43 in the effect using the video displayed on the image display device 41 is transmitted from the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300. This is executed by the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 based on the effect command. Further, the sub-sub CPU 410 also performs an effect (and an error notification) of only the sound output from the sound emitting unit 43 without using the image display device 41 by an effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 310. Therefore, by using a sound source IC (sound chip) 460 mounted on the image control board 400 having a plurality of channels for outputting sound, it is possible to produce a sound of effects using the image display device 41 for a plurality of channels. Used for output (mainly sound output by the control of the image control board 400) and output of sound without using the image display device 41 (mainly sound output by the control of the sub control board 300). By assigning channels to be used, it is possible to prevent the use channels from overlapping between the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400 (for example, in the case of the sound source IC 460 having 16 channels, the sub control board 300 has 1 to 6 channels. And 7 to 16 channels are allocated to the image control board 400). Thus, the sub-control board 300 has a function as sound output instruction means, and the image control board 400 has a function as sound output control means.

  The effect executed by the sub CPU 310 is determined according to the control command received by the sub CPU 310 via the I / F circuit 350 as described above. Although controlled, a part of this effect mode (pattern) is determined using a random number value generated by a random number generator 320 provided in the sub-control board 300.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control board 300 produces effects on the effect control means 301 that executes effects, the control command receiving means 302 that receives control commands transmitted from the main control means 100, and the image control board 400. An effect command transmission / reception means 303 for transmitting / receiving commands is provided. Further, the image control board 400 is provided with an image / sound output means 401 that controls images and sounds, and an effect command transmission / reception means 402 that sends and receives effect commands to and from the sub-control board 300. As described above, the main control unit 100 is configured to transmit the same control command twice. For this reason, the sub-control board 300 may validate the control command when it receives two identical control commands (when only one command is received, it is discarded as invalid). In this case, the reliability of the control command received from the main control means 100 is improved. Further, when any one control command can be received, the control command may be validated. Alternatively, when a part of two control commands is lost and one control command can be reproduced from those control commands, the control command may be treated as valid. In this case, it is possible to prevent the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 from being missed.

(Specific example of control of image control board 400 by sub-control board 300)
Now, a specific example for controlling the operation of the image control board 400 by the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of processing of the image control board 400 at the time of power-on reset, FIG. 40 is a time chart of start-up and runaway monitoring, and FIG. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the effect command.

-About startup-
When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 resets the image control board 400 (also referred to as “power-on reset”) by transmitting a reset signal to the sub sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400. At this time, the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 resets the image control IC 420, the sound source IC 460, and other peripheral circuits. The reset generation timing is a signal for monitoring the normal operation of the image control board 400 (hereinafter, referred to as “runaway monitoring signal”) other than when the power is turned on, as described above, in an abnormality in serial communication, which will be described later. This is performed when the above-described setting change is performed and the sub-control board 300 receives a control command related to the change of the set value, or when an abnormality occurs in the sub-control board 300. Further, at the time of resetting, various hardware settings of the image control board 400 and RAM initialization processing are always executed, and in any case, the procedure at the time of startup is surely executed by resetting. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, when the sub sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 receives the reset signal from the sub control board 300 and starts the power-on reset process, the interrupt setting process (interrupt mask) is performed. Is performed (step S700), and various hardware setting processing of the image control board 400 is performed (step S701). Further, the sub-sub CPU 410 performs initialization processing of the RAM such as the video RAM 430 (step S702) and initialization processing of the image control IC 420 (step S703), enables serial communication (step S704), and outputs a runaway monitoring signal. Is started (step S705), and the characters “screen preparation in progress” are displayed on the image display device 41 (step S706). Note that the execution order of steps S700 to S706 may be arbitrary, and is not limited to the order shown in FIG. However, the output of the runaway monitoring signal in step S705 is started when the serial communication in step S704 is enabled and the initialization of the image control IC 420 in step S703 is completed (when booting is completed). When the boot is completed, the sub-sub CPU 410 performs a process of transferring resident data to the video RAM 430 (step S707). In this resident data transfer process S707, transfer of resident data is started (step S708), whether or not the data transfer is completed is monitored (step S709), and if it is determined that the transfer of resident data is completed, an image display is performed. The enable signal is turned on (step S710), and this process ends. Here, during the transfer of the resident data, the sub-sub CPU 410 ignores an effect command related to image display (hereinafter also referred to as “image-related command”) transmitted from the sub-control board 300, and ignores the effect command related to sound output ( (Hereinafter also referred to as “sound commands”) is configured to process (basically, the sub-control board 300 does not transmit image commands during power-on reset). It should be noted that the “screen preparation in progress” displayed in step S706 continues to be displayed until an image display instruction effect command (image command) is received from the sub-control board 300.

-About start-up and runaway monitoring-
Next, the relationship between the power-on reset process shown in FIG. 39 and the runaway monitoring will be described with reference to FIG. At time t10, a reset signal is output from the sub control board 300 (the reset signal changes from a high voltage (H) to a low voltage (L) and then returns to a high voltage (H)), and the sub sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 When this reset signal is detected (time t11), the power-on reset process described above is executed on the image control board 400. Here, when the above-described boot is completed (time t12), the sub-sub CPU 410 starts outputting the runaway monitoring signal in step S705. The runaway monitoring signal is configured to switch between a high voltage (H) and a low voltage (L) every time image display is switched to the image display device 41 (every frame). Then, the sub-sub CPU 410 starts the transfer of resident data when the boot is completed (time t13), and when the transfer of this resident data is completed (time t15), the image display enable signal is switched to a high voltage (H) (image display). The enable signal is set to a low voltage (L) at the time of initial setting).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 detects switching of the runaway monitoring signal four times (time t14), it determines that the start of the image control board 400 is completed. However, if the start of the image control board 400 cannot be determined even after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the reset signal is output, the sub CPU 310 determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal and resets it again. (Not shown in FIG. 40). If the sub CPU 310 determines that the activation of the image control board 400 is completed, the sub CPU 310 permits transmission of the effect command (serial communication) between the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400 and permits transmission of the sound command. (In other words, from the completion of the activation of the image control board 400 to the end of the transfer of the resident data, the sub control board 300 is configured to transmit only sound commands to the image control board 400).

  Next, when the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 detects the switching of the logical product between the runaway monitoring signal and the image display enable signal four times (time t16), it determines that the transfer of the resident data in the image control board 400 is finished. However, if it is not possible to determine that the transfer of the resident data has ended even after a predetermined time (for example, 70 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the image control board 400, the sub CPU 310 determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal and resets again. (Not shown in FIG. 40). Further, when the sub CPU 310 determines that the transfer of the resident data is finished (when it is determined that the display preparation of the image control board 400 is completed), the sub CPU 310 permits the transmission of the image commands, and the image control board 400 operates normally. Monitoring (also referred to as “WDT (Watch Dog Timer) monitoring”) is enabled.

  Note that, after the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 determines that the display preparation of the image control board 400 is completed, the WDT monitoring described above is always performed by monitoring the logical product of the runaway monitoring signal and the image display enable signal. I do. If the sub CPU 310 does not detect the switching of the signal for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds or more) in this WDT monitoring, it determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal (time t18 when 10 seconds have elapsed from time t17). If the sub CPU 310 determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal, the sub CPU 310 outputs a reset signal to reset the image control board 400 and transmits an appropriate effect command to the image control board 400 according to the subsequent state. To return. Further, the voltage level (H / L) of the reset signal or the like in the above description may be reversed.

-Communication method-
The effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 to the sub sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 has a 2-byte configuration (a checksum is 1 byte) and is performed by serial communication. Here, as a communication format, for example, an asynchronous 8-bit data type (with parity (even parity), stop bit = 1 bit) is used, and data is transmitted at a predetermined communication speed (for example, 38400 bits / second). Is transmitted. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, the sub CPU 310 sets 0 as the number of retries (step S720), and the data stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted byte by byte to the sub sub CPU 410 (step S721). Here, a case will be described in which a plurality of effect commands (total of n bytes) stored in the transmission buffer are transmitted together. In this embodiment, the most significant bit (MSB) of 1-byte data indicates whether the data is a checksum. When the MSB is 0, the data is indicated. When the MSB is 1, the checksum is indicated. When the sub-CPU 310 completes the n-byte data transmission (sends the checksum at the end), it sets a time (reception waiting time) for waiting for the response signal (ACK) from the sub-sub CPU 410 (step S722). ).

  Although not shown in FIG. 41, the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 that has received the above-described data causes the interrupt processing executed at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1 msec) from the reception queue shown in FIG. This data is extracted, the number of commands and the checksum included in the data transmitted from the sub CPU 310 are inspected, and if there is an abnormality, a reception error response signal is transmitted. On the other hand, when the number of commands and the checksum are normal, the received command is stored in the reception buffer shown in FIG. 42 and the checksum received as a normal reception response signal is transmitted to the sub CPU 310. Although the data extraction is performed by the interrupt process executed at a predetermined time interval, the data extraction process may be executed when the reception of the effect command transmitted from the sub control board 300 is detected. . Or you may comprise so that the process which detects that the sub control board 300 transmitted the production | presentation command was taken out may be performed.

  Then, the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 determines whether or not the reception waiting time exceeds a predetermined threshold and times out (step S723), and if not, whether there is reception data from the sub sub CPU 410 or not. (Step S724), and if there is received data, it is determined whether it is a normal reception response signal (step S725). If the response signal from the sub-sub CPU 410 indicates normal reception, transmission completion is set (step S726), and this data transmission process is terminated. If it is determined in step S724 that there is no reception, the process returns to step S723. If it is determined in step S723 that a timeout has occurred, or if it is determined in step S725 that the response signal does not indicate normal reception, 1 is added to the number of retries (step S727), and the current number of retries is a predetermined number (for example, It is determined whether or not (3 times) has been exceeded (step S728). Here, when the number of retries is 3 or less, a recovery process is performed (step S729). Specifically, the sub CPU 310 can monitor whether or not to receive a response signal from the sub sub CPU 410 until the time-out occurs after sending the dummy checksum data to the sub sub CPU 410 and can receive the response signal. If the communication is restored, data transmission is performed again according to the above procedure. On the other hand, when the number of retries exceeds 3, a communication reset request is set (step S730).

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the maximum number of transmission bytes in one continuous transmission (until the checksum is transmitted) is set to 15 bytes including the checksum, for example. Therefore, when one control is performed with a plurality of control commands (for example, when one command group is constituted by four bytes of data by using two commands as one command group), the image control board 400 This command group may be transmitted across frames on the sub-sub CPU 410 side.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the transmission of the effect command from the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 to the sub sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400, the sub sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 Although an effect command is transmitted to the sub CPU 310, the communication method is as described above. However, it may be configured not to perform a checksum or the like. The data size that can be transmitted and received in one communication is transmitted from the sub control board 300 to the image control board 400 and from the image control board 400 to the sub control board 300 according to the amount of data transmitted and received. (For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the amount of data transmitted from the sub control board 300 to the image control board 400 is larger, the data size that can be transmitted and received in one communication) However, transmission from the sub-control board 300 to the image control board 400 is configured to be larger, and transmission of commands from the sub-control board 300 to the accessory control board 360 can also be realized by the above-described method. .

-Receiving processing of production command-
As described above, the data transmitted from the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 is temporarily stored in the reception queue of the image control board 400 and then moved to the reception buffer as shown in FIG. Then, data with the most significant bit (MSB) of 0 is assembled 2 bytes at a time and stored as a production command in the command buffer. Further, image commands are stored in the image command buffer, and sound commands are stored in the sound command buffer. (In FIG. 42, commands 1, 2, 4, and 6 are image commands and commands 3, 5, and 7 are sound commands). By storing the image commands and the sound commands in separate buffers in this way, it is possible to prevent the output of sound (sound) from being delayed due to image processing loss or waiting for loading.

(Process control by the sub-control board 300)
The process control in the sub-control board 300 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub main loop process executed by the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 is configured to repeatedly execute the sub main loop process shown in FIG. 43 (in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 310 is configured to repeat this process about every 16 msec. Process is called “frame”). In addition, it is comprised so that the process of transmission of the production | generation command with respect to the image control board 400 and reception of the response signal transmitted from the image control board 400 with respect to this transmission may be performed by interruption every 1 ms.

  When the processing of one frame is started, the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 performs control for lighting the lamp (the effect lamp 42, the back lamp 44, etc.) and outputting the sound (step S740). In addition, monitoring of the liquid crystal unit (the image display device 41 and the image control IC 420 for controlling the same) (step S741), monitoring of the state of the amplifier (the sound source IC 460 and the amplifier 480) (step S742), and the bus controller ( The bus 210 and the like) are monitored (step S743). Further, the sub CPU 310 executes a process to be executed for each frame (step S744). If there is a control command transmitted from the main control means 100 in the command buffer for the remaining time of the currently executed frame, one control command is taken out from this command buffer, and a process ( For example, transmission of effect commands to the image control board 400) and the effect commands transmitted from the image control board 400 are extracted from the command buffer, processing according to the effect commands (step S745), and lottery and determination of effects. Remaining time processing (step S746) such as update of random numbers and setting of effect command to be transmitted to the image control board 400 is executed, and when it is determined that one frame has been completed after 16 ms, the processing returns to step S700 described above. Is repeated (step S747).

  In the above description, “interrupt processing” means that the current processing is interrupted and another processing is executed in the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 constituting the sub control means 200. The interrupt method is not particularly limited (for example, a method such as hardware interrupt or software interrupt can be adopted).

(Regarding execution control of effect in the sub-control means 200)
As described above, the sub control board 300 performs the execution control of the presentation based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. At this time, an effect command is transmitted to the image control board 400 to control the operation (image display or the like) of the image display device 41. Below, the structure of the effect command transmitted / received between the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400 is demonstrated using FIGS. 44-46. Here, FIG. 44 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the effect command, FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the effect and the 5 system command, 6 system command and 4 system command, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a system command and a 6-system command.

-Direction command-
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44A, the effect command is represented by a data string of 2 bytes (16 bits). Here, the classification number is represented by 3 bytes of 14 bits to 12 bits, and the usage of the command is classified. In FIG. 44B, as an example of a command classification number, a 0 system command in which the upper 4 bits are “0”, a 1 system command that is “1”, a 3 system command that is “3”, and “4”. 4 system commands, “5” system commands, and “6” system commands. For example, a 0 system command is represented as “0x0 ***”. Note that a command expressed in hexadecimal notation is indicated by adding “0x” to the head. “*” Indicates that an arbitrary number (0 to 9, A to F in the case of hexadecimal) is entered. The 0-system command is an effect command for notification and control of the operation (for example, used as an error or inspection command, and a command for notification of reel rotation / stop and stop button operation). The 1-system command is a sound-related production command described above. The 3 system command is a numerical / count system effect command, and is used as a command for notifying the number of remaining games of the special game. The 4 system command is an effect command for notifying the contents of the effect, the 5 system command is an effect command for notifying the type of the normal effect, and the 6 system command is the effect type in the AT / bonus. This is an effect command for notification. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the 4th and 5th system commands or the 4th and 6th system commands are used as a set.

  FIG. 45 shows an example of correspondence between the production number for specifying the production and the 4th system and the 5th system or 6th system command. Thus, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, one effect can be specified by a combination of a 4 system command and a 5 system command, or a combination of a 4 system command and a 6 system command. For example, the production whose production number is “1” can be specified as “0x5001” as the 5 system command and “0x4000” as the 4 system command, and the image control board 400 receives the 5 system command and the 4 system command. Then, when the start lever 32 is operated and when the reels 21a to 21c are rotated, the effect using the image display device 41 is not executed, and the first stop (the stop that is first performed among the three stop buttons 33a to 33c). At the time of the second stop, the conversation effect executed at the time of the first stop is continued, and at the time of the third stop, when all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped and at the time of betting for the next game This indicates that no presentation using the display device 41 is performed. Further, the effect having the effect number “1961” can be specified as “0x500A” as the 5 system command and “0x4000” as the 4 system command, and the image control apparatus 400 receives the 5 system command and the 4 system command. Then, production 1 is performed when the start lever 32 is operated, production 2 is performed at the first stop, production 3 is performed at the second stop, production 4 is performed at the third stop, and all reels 21a to 21c are stopped and the next game It shows that the production 5 is executed at the time of betting for. Further, the production whose production number is “3653” can be specified by “0x6000” as the 6-system command and “0x4000” as the 4-system command, and the image control apparatus 400 receives the 6-system command and the 4-system command. Then, when the start lever 32 is operated, the navigation screen is output, and the corresponding information on the navigation screen is deleted at each of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, and all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped. It shows that the navigation success effect is executed at the time and when betting for the next game.

  When the number of effects is large, as described above, it is possible to efficiently manage these effects by determining the effects to be executed by the 5 system command or the combination of the 6 system command and the 4 system command. When the number of effects is small, it is possible to configure the effect to be executed only by the 4 system command. Alternatively, effects can be assigned to each of the 4 system command, the 5 system command, and the 6 system command.

  As shown in FIGS. 46A and 46B, the 0-system command includes a command for notifying an error (FIG. 46A), reels 21a to 21c managed by the main control means 100, and a stop button 33a. Command (FIG. 46B) for notifying operations and operations for .about.33c. Here, in the commands related to the first to third stop acceptances, the part indicated by “#” is information indicating which of the three reels 21a to 21c is the operated reel (reception reel). It is. Specifically, “0” is set for the left reel 21a, “1” is set for the middle reel 21b, and “2” is set for the right reel 21c. For example, when the left reel 21a is operated as the first stop, “0x0501” is obtained. The “timing at the start of reel rotation” is when the predetermined weight is finished after the operation of the start lever 32 is received and the reels 21a to 21c are actually started to rotate. Moreover, the timing at the time of 1st-3rd stop is when stop operation is received in each of stop button 33a-33c. The “timing when all reels are stopped” is when all the reels 21 a to 21 c are stopped and excited and released, and the stop buttons 33 a to 33 c are not pressed (released). .

  The 3 system command is a command for notifying a numerical value. For example, “0x3200” shown in FIG. 46C is a command for notifying the current number of games (for example, the number of games of special games, etc.), and two commands “0x30 **” and “0x31 **” are provided. The number of games can be notified by being transmitted together with the command. “0x30 **” is used to notify the lower 7 bits of the number of games, and “0x31 **” is used to notify the upper 7 bits. At the time of transmission, “0x30 **”, “0x31 **”, and “0x3200” are transmitted in this order. By changing “0x3200” to another command, the number of AT games can be notified.

  The 6-system command is a command for executing a sub operation effect and a BB finalized effect. For example, “0x60F0” shown in FIG. 46 (d) is a command for executing operation navigation (effect for prompting operation of the sub operation switch 45), and “0x60F1” notifies the timing when the sub operation switch 45 is received. “0x60FF” is a command for deleting the operation navigation (or a command for canceling the execution of the sub-operation effect), and “0x61FF” is for notifying the stop of the push order notification. "0x6200" is a command for executing the BB finalized effect. Note that the command (0x60FF) for deleting the operation navigation and the command (0x6200) for executing the BB finalized effect can be assigned to 4-system commands.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the execution (including switching) timing of production (determined by the 4 system command, 5 system command, and 6 system command in the above example) is associated with the command classification number. Thus, it is configured to be switchable. For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started, when the first stop is received, when the second stop is received, when the third stop is received, and when all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped. In order to notify the image control board 400 of the state, a 0-system command is transmitted from the sub control board 300.

  When the sub-control board 300 transmits an effect command to the image control board 400, each trigger ("bet", "start lever operation (lever operation)", "rotation" that occurs in the progress of the game The effect command to be transmitted at the “start”, “sub operation switch”, “first stop”, “second stop”, “third stop”, “all stop”) is transmitted after the start command is transmitted. When a command is transmitted, an end command is transmitted (processing on the image control board 400 that has received the start command and the end command will be described later).

(Image / sound output of image control board 400)
As described above, the image control board 400 displays an image on the image display device 41 based on the effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, and outputs audio, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 43. Configured to do. The processing of the image control board 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 47 is a usage example of the storage area of the video RAM 430, FIG. 48 is a data structure of image data, and FIG. 50 is a flowchart of the first stage of the command analysis process, FIG. 51 is a flowchart of the second stage of the command analysis process, FIG. 52 is a flowchart of the drawing command list creation process, and FIG. 53 is executed by the image control IC 420. FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image stored in the image ROM 440.

-Sub-sub loop processing S800-
In this image control board 400, the sub-sub loop processing S800 executed by the sub-sub CPU 410 creates a drawing command list for displaying an image on the image display device 41 based on the effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 300. The drawing command list is transmitted to the image control IC 420 to instruct the start of drawing. Then, the drawing process executed by the image control IC 420 develops (draws) an image to be displayed on the frame buffer of the video RAM 430 based on the drawing command list. In addition, an image developed (drawn) in the frame buffer of the video RAM 450 is output. Here, the process of writing one frame image to be displayed on the image display device 41 into the frame buffer of the video RAM 450 is called “development” or “drawing”. The configuration of the data area of the video RAM 450 shown in FIG. 47 is an example. Here, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has two frame buffers (a frame buffer 0 indicated by reference numeral 430d and a frame buffer 1 indicated by reference numeral 430e), and the image control IC 420 is provided in one frame buffer. When the image is expanded (drawn), the display circuit 450 outputs the contents of the other frame buffer to the image display device 41. Note that switching between a frame buffer for developing (drawing) an image and a frame buffer for outputting the image is called “swap”. In the present embodiment, the video RAM 450 has an arbitrary area 430a and a temporary area 430b as development areas for developing (drawing) an image in the frame buffer (there may be an unused area 430c). Further, the display circuit 450 repeats the process of causing the image display device 41 to display the contents of the frame buffer at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 1/60 seconds) and performing swapping. One display from the frame buffer to the image display device 41 is referred to as a “frame”. The display circuit 450 is configured to output a V blank interrupt signal, which will be described later, to the sub-sub CPU 410 every time display of one frame is completed (every 1/60 seconds).

  Further, image and audio data output from the image control board 400 is managed in a hierarchical structure shown in FIG. Specifically, a plurality of trigger data is managed for each effect number described above (in other words, for each effect specified by a 5 system or 6 system command and a 4 system command). This opportunity data is data managed for each opportunity to switch the production, and is “start lever operation (lever operation)”, “rotation start”, “sub operation switch”, “first stop”, “ It is managed for each opportunity of “second stop”, “third stop”, and “all stop”. Each opportunity data has a plurality of scene data, and each scene data has a plurality of motion data. This motion data is obtained by converting how each image data behaves in each frame. Data for managing images and sounds is stored in the RAM 490 and ROM 495, images displayed on the image display device 41 are stored in the image ROM 440, and sounds and music output from the speaker 43 are stored in the sound source ROM 470. .

  The sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 repeatedly executes the sub-sub loop process S800 shown in FIG. First, the sub-sub CPU 410 transmits a drawing command to the image control IC 420 together with a drawing command list that has already been created (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 490 as will be described later) (step S801). Receiving this drawing command, the image control IC 420 executes a drawing process as will be described later. In parallel with the image control IC 420 executing the drawing process, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes the command analysis process S8000 (step S802).

  In this command analysis processing S8000, as shown in FIG. 50, the sub-sub CPU 410 extracts effect commands from the command buffer in the order stored in the command buffer (step S8001), and determines whether the start flag is on. (Step S8002). This start flag is stored in the register of the sub-sub CPU 410 or the RAM 490. When the sub-sub CPU 410 determines that the start flag is not on, the sub-sub CPU 410 determines whether or not the effect command acquired in step S8001 is a start command, and turns on the start flag if it is a start command (steps S8003 and S8004). ). If the sub-sub CPU 410 determines in step S8002 that the start flag is on, it determines whether or not the effect command acquired in step S8001 is an end command (step S8005). The effect command is temporarily stored in a storage area such as the RAM 490 (step S8006), and if it is an end command, the start flag is turned off (step S8007). The sub-sub CPU 410 repeats the processes of steps S8001 to S8007 until there are no effect commands stored in the buffer (step S8008).

  The image displayed on the image display device 41 is composed of a plurality of figures, backgrounds, and image data, and the effect command includes control information for performing each drawing. Also, the drawing process in the frame buffer and the output process from the frame buffer to the image display device 41 are executed independently. Therefore, in an image drawn by a plurality of effect commands, flickering or the like occurs when the image in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 41 when some of the effect commands are drawn in the frame buffer. In some cases, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a start command and an end command are provided, and for each effect command (one or more effect commands) that the command analysis processing in step S8000 is to be executed collectively, It is arranged to arrange and end command at the end. From start command reception to end command reception is managed by the start flag (when the start flag is on, the start command is received, and when the start flag is off, the end command is received) . With this configuration, frame straddling can be prevented, and an unintended screen can be prevented from being displayed even for a moment. As described above, the effect command sandwiched between the start command and the end command is temporarily stored, and the analysis processing is performed collectively by the processing described later. As described with reference to FIG. 46C, for example, when numerical data is notified, a command of 0x30 ** indicating the lower 7 bits of the data and 0x31 * indicating the upper 7 bits of the data * And a command of 0x3200 that indicates what the data of the upper and lower 14 bits is (in this case, indicates that it is the current number of games), 0x30 ** , 0x31 **, and 0x3200 in this order. Therefore, even when multiple commands have a single meaning, the start command and end command are placed before and after the command so that the command is taken out from the buffer until the end command appears after the start command appears. Commands are temporarily saved and analyzed together when an end command is received.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51, the sub-sub CPU 410 determines whether or not the start flag is on (step S8009), and when the start flag is on, the analysis process cannot be executed as described above. Since the end command is not transmitted to the buffer at this time, the command analysis process S8000 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8009 that the start flag is not on, sub-sub CPU 410 takes out the temporarily saved effect commands in the order stored in this temporary storage area (step S8010), and determines the type of effect command. (Step S8011), processing corresponding to the determined type is executed. First, when it is determined that the production command is a system command (an error / inspection command of the 0 series commands), a process executed according to the command (for example, a door error display command (0x012B)) If so, a process for displaying a screen saying “the door is open” is determined (step S8012). If it is determined that the production command is a sound command (system 1 command), a command (command for the sound source IC) corresponding to the sound command is stored in the write buffer for sound output (step S8013). . If it is determined that the production command is a numerical command (3-system command), the corresponding data on the RAM 490 is updated (step S8014). For example, if the number of games in the AT game, the data in the area on the RAM 490 that manages the number of games in the AT game is updated. When it is determined that the effect command is a command for setting the effect data (5 system, 6 system, 4 system command), the effect data is acquired from the ROM 495, and a predetermined area of the RAM 490 (for example, playback reservation) The data is temporarily stored in the buffer (step S8015). As shown in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, one presentation is defined by a 5-system command and a 4-system command, or a 6-system command and a 4-system command. The system commands are transmitted in the order of system commands or in the order of system 6 commands and system 4 commands. Also, when it is determined that the key command is an opportunity command (a command related to rotation / stop of the reel among the 0 series commands), the trigger data of the corresponding opportunity is obtained from the effect data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 490. It is determined whether or not there is scene data for this opportunity (step S8016). If there is scene data, the corresponding scene data is read from the ROM 495 and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 490 (step S8017). The sub-sub CPU 410 repeats the processes of steps S8010 to S8017 described above until the temporarily saved effect command is no longer in the temporary storage area (step S8018), and this analysis process is performed on all temporarily stored effect commands. When finished, the command analysis processing S8000 is finished.

  Returning to FIG. 49, when the command analysis processing S8000 in step S802 ends, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes a drawing command list creation processing S8020 based on the analysis result (step S803). As shown in FIG. 52, the sub sub CPU 410 acquires scene data from a predetermined area of the RAM 490, and advances the frame of motion data by updating the frame information of the motion data held by the scene data. This process is called motion increment (step S8021). Then, a user callback for reading the numerical data notified as the above-described 3 system command or the like is executed (step S8022), and a drawing which is an image display (development) command for the current frame based on the motion data and the numerical data. A command is generated and stored as a drawing command list in a predetermined area (for example, a drawing list area) of the RAM 490 (step S8023), and the drawing command list creation process S8020 is terminated. In the present embodiment, drawing processing described later is configured to execute drawing commands in the order stored in the drawing command list. Therefore, the first command stored in the drawing command list will be described as the first command.

  Returning to FIG. 49, the sub-sub-CPU 410 executes the sound regular processing (step S804). Specifically, a process of writing the instruction stored in the write buffer in step S8013 of the command analysis process S8000 described above to the register of the sound source IC 460 is executed. When a command is written in the register of the sound source IC 460, sound, music, sound effects, etc. are output from the speaker 43 in accordance with the command. Further, the sub-sub CPU 410 determines whether or not the drawing process by the image control IC 420 has ended (step S805). If it has already ended, the process immediately proceeds to step S806, and if it has not ended, the sub-sub CPU 410 ends. The process proceeds to step S806. The end of drawing by the image control IC 420 is determined by receiving a signal indicating the end of drawing transmitted from the image control IC 420, as will be described later. Further, the sub sub CPU 410 waits until the first writing position in the frame is reached by detecting the V blank interrupt from the display circuit 450 (step S806). The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to proceed to step S807 when two V blank interruptions are detected. Then, the sub-sub CPU 410 transmits the above-described runaway monitoring signal to the sub-control board 300 (step S807), and executes frame buffer swapping (step S808). By executing this swap, as described above, the image output to the image display device 41 is executed from the frame buffer (one of the frame buffer 0 or 1) on which the image control IC 420 has drawn in accordance with the command in step S801, and Then, in the next step S801, the next drawing (drawing by the drawing command list created in step S803 described above) is performed in the frame buffer (the other of the frame buffers 0 or 1) where the previous output was performed. It will be.

-Drawing process S8030-
In step S801 of the sub-sub-loop processing S800 described above, when a drawing start command is transmitted from the sub-sub CPU 410, the image control IC 420 sends image data to the video RAM 430 based on the drawing command list transmitted together with the drawing start command. Draw (expand). The drawing command list transmitted from the sub-sub CPU 410 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the image control IC 420 or a predetermined area of the video RAM 430.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the image control IC 420 acquires the drawing command list one command at a time from the top (step S8031), and executes processing according to the type of the acquired command (step S8032). In the present embodiment, the commands stored in the drawing command list are mainly composed of “transfer” and “draw”, and basically “transfer” and “draw” are a set. (Data (image) transferred from the image ROM 440 is drawn in the frame buffer). However, the configuration of such a command is an example, and in addition to these commands, “setting” and other commands are included (detailed description is omitted).

  When the command acquired in step S8031 is data transfer for a moving image, data (image) corresponding to the command is read from the image ROM 440 (step S8033), and is the read image (moving image) compressed? It is determined whether or not (step S8043), and if it is compressed, it is decoded and restored (step S8035). Then, the image (moving image) read from the image ROM 440 or the decoded image (moving image) is stored in the temporary area 430b of the video RAM 430 (step S8041), the processing for this command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S8045. The image stored in the temporary area 430b is drawn in the frame buffer (430d or 430e) by processing for the next command “drawing”.

  If the acquired command is data transfer for a still image, the data (still image) for the command is read from the image ROM 440 (step S8037) and decoded according to the format of the read image (still image). Processing is performed (step S8038), and the type of frame of this image (still image) is determined (step S8039). When the frame type is I frame, the decoded data is stored in the temporary area 430b of the video RAM 430 (step S8040), and when it is P frame, it is stored in the arbitrary area 430a of the video RAM 430 (step S8041). ), The process for this command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S8045. Here, the I frame indicates information of one frame of the image, and the P frame indicates difference information from the currently displayed image. Therefore, in the process for “drawing” as the next command, in the case of I frame, the temporary area 430b is directly drawn in the frame buffer (430d or 430e), and in the case of P frame, the current temporary area 430b is stored. The I-frame information is updated with the P-frame information stored in the arbitrary area 430a, and the updated I-frame information is rendered in the frame buffer (430d or 430e).

  If the acquired command is a drawing parameter setting, this parameter is set in the register of the image control IC 420 (step S8042), the processing for this command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S8045. For example, the next sprite drawing process is controlled by this parameter.

  Further, when the acquired command is sprite drawing, the texture is processed on the temporary area that is the virtual drawing space (step S8043), and the processed image and the above-described still image or moving image are temporarily displayed as the development area. Reading from the area 430b or the arbitrary area 430a, drawing to the frame buffer of the video RAM 430 (the frame buffer (430d or 430e) selected as the writing destination out of the frame buffer 0 and the frame buffer 1) (step S8044) The process for the command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S8045. The display circuit 450 is configured to output the contents of the frame buffer selected as the output source (the frame buffer not selected as the write destination) to the image display device 41.

  When any of the above-described processes for the currently read command is completed, the image control IC 420 determines whether or not the command remains in the drawing command list (step S8045), and if it remains, the process proceeds to step S8031. Returning, the next command is taken out and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8045 that no command in the drawing command list remains, a signal indicating that drawing has ended is transmitted to the sub-sub CPU 410 (step S8046), and the drawing process S8030 ends. The sub-sub CPU 410 determines whether or not a signal indicating that the drawing has been completed is received in step S805 described above.

  The image drawn (developed) in the video RAM 430 as described above is output to the image display device 41 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1/60 seconds as described above).

-Relationship between drawing command list and displayed image-
As described above, the image control IC 420 is configured to draw an image on the video RAM 430 based on the command included in the drawing command list transmitted from the sub-sub CPU 410. At this time, when there are a plurality of images written to the frame buffer and some or all of them overlap, the image written later to the frame buffer is given priority (the image written earlier and the image written later). When the images overlap, the last written image is displayed). Therefore, in the drawing command list creation process S803 of the sub-sub-loop process S800 executed by the sub-sub CPU 410, an image command to be displayed with priority over other images is more than a command for another image in the drawing command list. It is necessary to configure to be arranged behind (the position in the drawing command list that is read and processed after commands for other images).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), an image for informing the pressing order, here, an image composed of “1 · 2 · 3” indicating the operation order of the stop buttons 33 a to 33 c (hereinafter referred to as “pushing order”). 54) and an image that decorates this push-order image, in this case an image of “Δ • □ • ○” (hereinafter “decoration image”), individually, as shown in FIG. The case where it is stored in the image ROM 440 is shown. As shown in FIG. 54D, an image “1” can be read from the push order image, an image “Δ” can be read from the decoration image, and these can be displayed in combination. 2 ”can be read out,“ ◯ ”images can be read out from the decorative image, and these can be combined and displayed. As described above, by storing the push order image and the decoration image separately, it is possible to increase the variation of the image when the push order is notified, and to reduce the storage capacity of these images in the image ROM 440. . Here, in such notification of the pressing order, the pressing order image needs to be displayed with priority over the decoration image. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the decoration image is drawn in the drawing command list. The command is placed before the command for drawing the push order image (the command for the decorative image is placed at the top of the drawing command list, and the command for the push order image is placed after the command for this decorative image. Arranged). The generation of the drawing command list in consideration of the priority order of the images may be configured to generate commands according to the priority order and add them to the drawing command list. Alternatively, the drawing command list may be generated without considering the priority order. A command list may be generated and then sorted according to priority (sorted so that the lower priority is arranged on the top side). Also, when there is a background image as shown in FIG. 54 (a), a command for drawing the background image is arranged before (the head side) before the decoration image and the push order image, so that FIG. In this way, the push order image can be displayed with priority.

  Here, the push order image is determined by an instruction number (push order information) transmitted from the main control unit 100. The decorative design is determined by information other than the pressing order information. For example, it can be decided according to the type of winning combination (bell or replay) determined by the production group number, or depending on the stage, mode, level, possibility of addition, expectation, etc. of the currently executed production Can also be determined. The decorative image includes not only a graphic such as “Δ • □ • ○” as described above but also attribute information of color and operation mode (movement when displayed).

(Notification of the color or pattern aimed by the pressing order or eye-push by the sub-control means 200)
As described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, winning combinations -A1 to A12, winning combinations -B1 to B12, winning combinations -C1 to C12, winning combinations -D1 to D12, replaying combinations -B1 to B6, When winning a game combination -C1 to C6 and re-game combination -D1 to D6, the main control means 100 determines an instruction number from these winning combinations, and the instruction number and the production group number are sub-controlled as control commands. Transmitted to means 200. The sub-control unit 200 is configured to determine and display the content to be displayed on the image display device 41 based on the instruction number and the effect group number (FIG. 14 to FIG. 16 of the image display device). Instruction content). For example, when the re-game player-C1 is won, the instruction number is “A17” and the effect group number is “3”, so the display “(1 · 2 · 3)” is displayed on the image display device 41. Is output. In addition, since it is possible to determine whether the winning combination is a re-gamer or a winning combination from the effect group number, when displaying the instruction content on the image display device 41, as described above, depending on the type of the winning combination, It is also possible to change the color at the time of display or to change the decorative design. As shown in FIG. 14, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the instruction numbers for the re-game player and the winning combination (push order bell and push-order replay) are different, but the instruction numbers for the re-game player and the winning combination are the same. At that time, since the effect group number can determine whether the winning combination in the game is a re-playing role or a winning combination, the sub-control means 200 displays the color of the instruction content when it is a re-playing role. Display in blue (or select the “○” decoration symbol), and in the case of a winning combination, the instruction content may be displayed in yellow (or “△” decoration symbol is selected). it can. Thereby, in the display of the instruction content by the sub-control means 200, it is possible to notify the type of winning combination (for example, whether it is a re-game player or a winning combination). Of course, as in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the instruction number determined by the main control unit 100 may be set to be different for the push order bell and the push order replay even in the same push order. .

  As described above, when the push order bell is won and the AT game or the special game is executed in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control means 100 displays the specified number display device 72 in a specific manner. It is configured to notify information (both the correct answer pressing order and the color or design aimed by pressing). On the other hand, the effect control means 301 causes the player to select a game method (push order mode or eye-push mode) in advance (for example, after all reels are stopped until the next game bet is placed). In the game, the player operates the sub operation switch 45 to select), and in the game in which the push order bell is won, the assist display according to the selected mode is performed. In this case, the image display device 41 may be configured to display both the correct answer pressing order and the target color or pattern by pressing the eye, and display the information of the selected mode larger than the information not selected. . In addition, the notification timing of the privilege when the pushing order or the pushing is successful may be the same or different (for example, the pushing notification is made after the third stop, and the pushing notification is made after the first stop. ) May be configured as follows. Here, the “privilege” is AT game addition, notification of winning of special role, or the like.

  In addition, when a predetermined continuous effect is executed across a plurality of games as an effect suggesting the provision of a privilege, the mode (push order mode or eye-press mode) may be restricted so that it cannot be changed. . For example, when the eye-push is selected, it is possible to determine whether the push-pushing bell has succeeded or failed at the first stop of the winning game, so that the privilege can be notified at that time. On the other hand, in the case of the pressing order, it can be configured to notify the last game of the continuous effect (for example, after the third stop of the last game). Therefore, if the push order mode is changed to the full-push mode in the middle of the continuous performance, the privilege cannot be notified in the last game. Therefore, in such a configuration, the change from the pressing mode to the pressing order mode can be performed at any time, but the pressing order mode to the pressing mode can be changed during the continuous production. .

  In addition, for example, when the power is turned on or the setting is changed, the push order mode may always be set. Since the operation by pushing order is easier than the operation by pushing the eyes, the basic state before selection by the player can be set to the pushing order mode so as not to give a disadvantage to the player. it can. Further, the mode may be selected so that the player can select at the start of the AT game.

  Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, the main control means 100 side displays the specific information (the correct answer push order and the color or the pattern aimed by the eye push) in the acquired number display. When notifying the device 72, it is configured to notify both the correct answer pressing order and the target color or pattern by pressing the eye, but let the player select either the pressing order mode or the eye pressing mode, Depending on the selection, the main control means 100 may be configured to display either the correct answer pressing order or the target color or pattern in the specific information on the acquired number display 72. (For example, the player operates the 1-bet button 31a to select the push order mode or the eye-push mode). In this case, in response to the game method (push order mode or eye-push mode) displayed on the acquired number display 72 by the main control means 100, the game control method displayed on the image display device 41 by the effect control means 301 is determined. You may comprise. Further, it may be configured such that the push order mode is always set when the power is turned on or when the setting is changed.

(Example of control command, effect command and image displayed on image display device 41)
Then, when winning the push order bell or push order replay, the transmission of the control command and the production command, and the example of the image displayed on the image display device 41 by using them together with FIGS. A description will be given along the flow of the game. Here, FIG. 55 shows the transmission timing of the control command and the production command with respect to the operation timing of the start lever 32 and the stop buttons 33a to 33c when the pressing order is notified, and FIG. 56 shows the transition of the screen at this time. 57 shows the transmission timing of the control command and the effect command when the first stop fails, FIG. 58 shows the transition of the screen at this time, and FIG. 59 shows the control command when the door is opened during the game and The transmission timing of the production command is shown, and FIG. 60 shows the transition of the screen at this time. In the following description, in addition to the background image, the push order image, and the decoration image shown in FIG. 54, the push order result image shown in FIG. 54 (e) and the error image shown in FIG. 54 (f) are used. I will explain. These images are also stored in the image ROM 440. The image shown in FIG. 54 is an example, and a character image, a comment image, and the like can be displayed. The priority order of such images is set higher than the background image and lower than the push order image and the decoration image. Here, it is assumed that the sub operation switch 45 is not operated. In the following description, a case where the player has selected a game in the push order will be described. The symbol will be displayed.

-When operated in the correct answer push order-
First, with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56, the transmission timing of the control command and effect command at the time of pressing order notification and the displayed image will be described (corresponding to the case where the effect of the effect number “3653” in FIG. 45 is executed) ). As shown in FIG. 55 (a), when the start lever 32 is operated, the main control board 101 (main control means 100) displays a control command “0x95 ##” (“#”) indicating an effect group number. Is a control command “0x96 ##” indicating the winning group number (condition device number) and the control command “0x96 ##” when the special role is not selected. 00 ”,“ 01 ”when the special role is elected and BB1 is elected,“ 02 ”when BB2 is elected,“ 03 ”when BB3 is elected ) Are transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 (effect control means 301) having received these control commands receives the 6-system command “0x6000” corresponding to the effect number “3653” and the 4-system as the effect command. Koman To the image control board 400 to "0x4000" in this order. Here, it is assumed that a single command “0x6000” indicates an effect of notifying the correct pressing order of “left middle right” (notifying “1 · 2 · 3”). May be divided into a plurality of information (a plurality of effect commands). For example, execution of an effect for informing the pressing order is notified by an effect command “0x6000”, and the correct answer pressing order notified by the effect is “0x601 #” (# indicates the correct answer pressing order. 15) (equivalent to A0 to A22 of 15), and the color and decoration image of the push order image are notified by the command “0x602 #” (# designates the color and decoration image), and the background image and the push order You may comprise so that presentation patterns, such as a display position of an image, may be notified by a command "0x4000". In this case, the image control board 400 is configured to display the push order image when the push order command (0x601 #) is received, and is configured not to display the push order image when the command is not received. Also good. If an effect command other than the push order command (0x601 #) cannot be received due to a communication error or the like, the display content (effect content) on the image display device 41 is determined based on the effect command received in the previous game. You may comprise as follows. When the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 receives “0x6000” and “0x4000” as the effect commands, the sub-sub CPU 410 determines that the effect is to notify the left middle right push order, creates a drawing command list, and sends it to the image control IC 420. The image at the time of operating the start lever is displayed on the image display device 41. Specifically, for the video RAM 430, as shown in FIG. 56, a background image is developed, then a decoration image is developed, and finally, a push order image (“1, 2, 3”) is developed. Create a drawing command list. With this configuration, the push order image is displayed with priority over other images. FIG. 56 shows a case where the color of the push order image corresponding to the stop button to be operated next is changed and displayed. However, the display mode is not limited to this (other push order images). Can be displayed larger or blinking). In the following description, the display mode and development order of these images are the same.

  When the reels 21a to 21c start rotating, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0x9800” indicating the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board that has received this control command. 300 transmits “0x0500” to notify the image control board 400 of the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c. As a result, when “0x0500” is received, the image control board 400 outputs the effect at the start of rotation to the image display device 41 (however, as shown in FIG. 45, this time the effect at the time of star lever operation is output. Will not be performed for a new production).

  Next, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, the main control board 101 causes the control command “0x9E ##” (“#” shown in FIG. The sub control board 300 that has received the control command transmits the control command to the image control board 400, and transmits the control command to the sub control board 300. As a first stop, “0x0501” notifying that the left stop button 33 a has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 400. Accordingly, when “0x0501” is received, the image control board 400 outputs, to the image display device 41, an image in which the left stop button 33a is pressed and the decoration image are deleted as a first stop effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, the main control board 101 performs sub-control on the control command “0x9F ##” indicating stop acceptance of the middle reel 21b. The sub-control board 300 that has transmitted to the board 300 and received this control command sends “0x0512” to the image control board 400 to notify the image control board 400 that the middle stop button 33b has been operated as the second stop. To do. As a result, when “0x0512” is received, the image control board 400 outputs, to the image display device 41, an image in which the push order image of the middle stop button 33b and the decoration image are erased as a second stop effect.

  Further, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0xA0 ##” indicating stop acceptance of the right reel 21c to the sub control board 300, and this control command is transmitted. The received sub control board 300 transmits “0x0523” to the image control board 400 that notifies the image control board 400 that the right stop button 33c has been operated as the third stop. As a result, when “0x0523” is received, the image control board 400, as an effect of the third stop, is an image in which the push order image and decoration image of the right stop button 33c have been deleted (all push order images and decoration images). Is output to the image display device 41.

  Finally, when all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the main control board 101 indicates that the control command “0xA5 ##” (“#” indicating that all the reels are stopped) indicates the number of acquired sheets. Information) is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 that has received this control command controls the image control board 400 to notify the image control board 400 that all the reels 21a to 21c have been stopped. Transmit to the substrate 400. As a result, when “0x0504” is received, the image control board 400 displays an image (“Success!” Shown in FIG. 54E) indicating that it has been operated in the correct pressing order as an effect when all stops. Image). Also at this time, the image of “success!” Is finally displayed on the video RAM 430, so that it is displayed with priority over the background image. The image display of “success !!” is merely an example, and for example, an image for a winning combination may be displayed when all reels are stopped.

-When operated in the wrong order of pressing-
Next, the case where the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the incorrect pressing order in the effect of the effect number “3653” will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58. In addition, since it has already demonstrated when the stop button is operated in the correct answer pushing order, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. Here, a case where “middle left and right” is operated with respect to the correct answer pressing order of “left middle right”, that is, a case where an incorrect answer pressing order is operated in the first stop will be described. As shown in FIG. 57, when the start lever 32 is operated and when the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c starts, control commands indicating the respective are transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 300. An effect command corresponding to the control command is transmitted from the sub control board 300 to the image control board 400.

  Then, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0x9F ##” indicating stop acceptance of the middle reel 21b to the sub-control board 300, and this control command is transmitted. The received sub control board 300 transmits “0x0511” to the image control board 400 to notify the image control board 400 that the middle stop button 33b has been operated as the first stop. Furthermore, since the sub control board 300 is operated in the incorrect answer pressing order, the sub control board 300 transmits to the image control board 400 an effect command (here, “0x61FF”) indicating that notification of the pressing order is to be stopped. Note that the transmission order of “0x0502” indicating the operated stop button and “0x61FF” indicating cancellation of the notification of the pressing order may be reversed. As a result, when “0x61FF” is received, the image control board 400, as shown in FIG. 58, displays an image indicating that the push order has been stopped (not operated in the correct push order) (FIG. 54 (e)). ) Is displayed. At this time, it is desirable to develop an image of “failure !!” in the video RAM 430 after the decoration image and the push order image. Accordingly, it is possible to display on the image display device 41 that the notification of the pressing order has been canceled with priority over other images. As shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the incorrect answer pressing order, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order different from the correct answer pressing order, the aspect of the effect in the correct answer pressing order It is comprised so that it may become a mode (pattern) different from (the production pattern shown in FIGS. 55 and 56). Further, when “0x61FF” is received, the image control board 400 is configured to erase the effect pattern set by “0x6000” and “0x4000”. Accordingly, in FIG. 58 and FIG. 59, an image of “failure !!” is displayed, and after displaying that the notification of the pressing order is stopped, the same image is displayed in this embodiment (the effect changes) (The display of the push order image is not erased, and the image of “Failure !!” is displayed on it). However, you may comprise so that a pushing order image etc. may not be displayed (erase). In this embodiment, the sub-control board 300 determines that the operation has not been performed in the correct pressing order, and transmits to the image control board 400 an effect command (“0x61FF”) indicating that notification of the pressing order is to be stopped. Although it is shown that the structure is configured as described above, it is clear that the correct command push order is “left middle right” in the effect command “0x6000” transmitted when the start lever 32 is operated, and the first Since the stop buttons operated in the second and third stops can be identified by the commands “0x05 # 1”, “0x05 # 2”, and “0x05 # 3”, they are judged and displayed by the processing of the image control board 400. You may comprise so that an image may be determined.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is at the time of winning the push order bell or push order replay, and when these push orders affect the game state, the main control means 100 side also It is configured to notify the target color or design in the order of pressing or pressing (displayed on the acquired number display 72). When the game method for notifying the pressing order is selected and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated in the correct pressing order, the display of the pressing order on the main control means 100 side is continued. The display on the sub-control unit 200 side may be erased (or an image such as “failure!” Is displayed as described above), and the push order display on the main control unit 100 side is also erased. You may comprise as follows.

-When an error occurs-
59 and 60 show a case where the front door 3 is opened and closed after the reels 21a to 21c start to rotate and before the first stop operation is performed. When the main control board 101 detects that the front door 3 is opened, the error information is transmitted as a control command “0xABCD” to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 that has received this control command receives the image display device. An effect command “0x012B” for displaying an error image “door is open” is transmitted to the image control board 400, and the image control board 400 that received this effect command receives an error image (FIG. 54 (f)). Are displayed on the image display device 41. Since such error image display is always displayed with priority over other images, the sub-sub-loop processing S800 of the image control board 400 ensures that error image display has the highest priority. The drawing command list is generated (that is, the drawing command list is arranged behind commands of other images in the drawing command list). When the above-described pressing order is notified (the pressing order image and the decoration image are displayed), the error image has priority over these images (the command for drawing the error image in the drawing command list). Are arranged behind the push order image). Therefore, when an error image is displayed, in order to display a push order image (so that the player can recognize it), as shown in FIG. 60, as shown in FIG. It is necessary to configure each image to be displayed at a position where the entirety does not overlap (the same applies to the pressing image). 59, when the main control board 101 detects that the front door 3 is closed, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0xABXY” indicating that the error has been released to the sub control board 300. Upon receiving this control command, the sub control board 300 transmits an effect command “0x01A0” for erasing the display of the error image to the image control board 400, so that the image control board 400 erases the error display described above. (The subsequent processing is as described above).

  Here, the case where the front door 3 is opened and closed has been described. For example, the push order bell is won and the correct push order is displayed on the image display device 41 by the sub-control unit 200. If the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated even after 30 seconds), “Please operate the stop button” or the like is displayed as an error image prompting the player to operate the stop button by the above-described method. It may be configured. Also at this time, since it is necessary to display such an image with priority, it is behind the command for drawing another image (for example, a pressing order image or a press image) in the drawing command list. Will be placed. At this time, it is desirable to display an error image that prompts an operation at a position where the push order image or the eye-pressed image can be identified. Note that the determination to display an image that prompts the operation without operating the stop buttons 33a to 33c is determined by processing on the sub-control board 300 side, and an effect command for displaying this image is transmitted to the image control board 400. It may be configured so that it may be determined or displayed by processing on the image control board 400 side. The main control means 100 also displays such an image (when an error occurs due to opening / closing of the front door or the like, or when the stop button is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed). It is desirable to continue the notification of the pressing order on the side or the notification of the pressing.

(Production using the sub operation switch 45)
In the example described above, the relationship between the start lever 32 and the stop buttons 33a to 33c and effects has been described. Next, effects (sub operation effects) using the sub operation switch 45 will be described with reference to FIGS. To do. As described above, since the operation signal of the sub operation switch 45 is input to the sub control board 300, the operation of the sub operation switch 45 is detected by the sub control board 300. 61 and 62 show the transmission timing of the effect command with respect to the operation timing of the sub operation switch 45, and FIG. 63 shows the relationship between the effect using the sub operation switch 45 and the winning notification of the BB finalized effect.

-For continuous production-
First, a case where a continuous effect is executed as a sub operation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 45, 61, and 62. Here, the “continuous effect” is an effect whose content of the effect is related to the content of the effect of the next game. For example, it refers to an effect executed across a plurality of games along a series of scenarios (story). The effect of the effect number 2000 and the effect of the effect number 2001 in FIG. 45 represent continuous effects. In this continuous effect, an effect (effect 1 which is a sub operation effect) executed by causing the player to operate the sub operation switch 45 in the first game (game in which the effect of effect number 2000 is executed). It is included. When this continuous effect is selected, first, the effect of the effect number 2000 is selected, and when the start lever 32 is operated, a display prompting the user to operate the sub operation switch 45 (hereinafter referred to as “operation navigation”) is an image. When the player operates the sub operation switch 45 by the display of the operation navigation displayed on the display device 41, the effect 1 is executed. This effect 1 is continued even when the first stop, the second stop, the third stop, and when all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped (all stops). Then, when the start lever 32 is operated in the next game, the effect of the effect number 2001 is executed, the effect 2 is executed when the start lever 32 is operated, and the effect 3 is executed at the third stop.

  A specific processing flow will be described with reference to FIG. When the start lever 32 is operated, as described above, the main control board 101 controls the control command “0x95 ##” indicating the production group number and the control command “0x96 ##” indicating the winning item winning number (condition device number). ”Is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 (effect control means 301) having received these control commands receives the 5-system command“ 0x5010 ”corresponding to the effect number“ 2000 ”and the 4-system as the effect command. The command “0x4000” is transmitted to the image control board 400 in this order. When the reels 21a to 21c start rotating, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0x9800” indicating the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board that has received this control command. 300 transmits an effect command “0x0500” for notifying the image control board 400 of the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c, and then, the image display device 41 is operated by operating the sub operation switch 45 to the player. “0x60F0”, which is a sub-operation display output command for outputting a display for prompting the display (display of operation navigation shown in FIG. 45, for example, a display such as “Press sub button”) (see FIG. 46). Upon receiving this command (0x60F0), the image control board 400 displays an operation navigation on the image display device 41. When the player operates the sub operation switch 45 with respect to the operation navigation, the sub control board 300 notifies the image control board 400 that the operation switch 45 has been operated, and notifies the image control board 400 of this operation. In order to execute the effect 1 assigned to the operation of the operation switch 45, “0x60F1” which is a sub operation reception command is transmitted (see FIG. 46). The image control board 400 that has received this sub-operation acceptance command (0x60F1) deletes the operation navigation image output to the image display device 41, and then performs effect 1. When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, as described above, a control command corresponding to each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 300, and an effect command corresponding to the control command is transmitted to the sub control board. 300 is transmitted to the image control board 400 (FIG. 61A shows a case where the operation is performed from the left stop button 33a, and subsequent operations and transmission of commands are omitted). Also, in the next game, the 5 system command “0x5011” and the 4 system command “0x4000” corresponding to the performance number “2001” are transmitted to the image control board 400 in this order as the effect commands. The process is executed.

  In such a continuous effect, effect 1 executed when the sub operation switch 45 is operated in the first game, effect 2 and effect 3 executed when the start lever 32 of the next game is operated, Is related in the content (for example, scenario or story), and if the production 2 and the production 3 are executed in a state where the production 1 is not executed, the player is given an uncomfortable feeling. That is, if the player performs the first stop operation (for example, the operation of the left stop button 33a) without operating the sub operation switch 45 even though the operation navigation is performed in the first game, the production 1 May not be executed. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 61B, the sub control display output command “0x60F0” is transmitted from the sub control board 300 to the image control board 400. When the player performs the first stop operation without operating the sub operation switch 45 despite the fact that is displayed, the sub control board 300 operates the first stop (the left stop button 33a). When the operation is performed, a command indicating that the sub operation switch 45 is operated (sub operation acceptance command “0x60F1”) is transmitted to the image control board 400. In FIG. 61A, when the control command (0x9E ##) indicating that the left stop button 33a is operated is transmitted from the main control board 101, the sub control board 300 is transferred to the image control board 400. On the other hand, the sub-operation reception command (0x60F1) and the command (0x0501) for notifying that the left stop button 33a is operated are transmitted in this order, but this transmission order may be reversed.

  In a game in which a continuous effect is executed in this way, when the player performs the first stop operation without operating the sub operation switch 45 even though the operation navigation is displayed, the sub control is performed. In response to the first stop operation, the substrate 300 transmits a sub-operation acceptance command to be transmitted when the sub-operation switch 45 is operated to the image control substrate 400. (Effect 1 (sub operation effect) in FIG. 45) is executed, and an important effect (sub operation effect, for example, an introduction effect) can be overlooked without operating the sub operation switch 45. Absent. Further, since the sub operation effect is executed at the first stop, the execution time of this effect can be secured. Therefore, even if the production 2 and production 3 related in the next game are executed, the player does not feel uncomfortable and the game can proceed smoothly. Further, even when the sub operation switch 45 breaks down or is in a state where the sub operation switch 45 is kept pressed, even when the operation of the sub operation switch 45 cannot be detected, the sub operation effect can be executed.

-In case of independent production-
For the effect of effect number 2500 in FIG. 45, a case where a single effect is executed as a sub-operation effect will be described. It is assumed that the effect number 2500 has the same structure as the effect number 2000 described above. Here, the “single effect” is an effect whose content of the effect is not related to the content of the effect of the next game. For example, a so-called comment effect such as a description of a character appearing in the effect, a description of game contents, or a simple conversation performed by the character corresponds to this single effect. Therefore, even if the sub-operation switch 45 is not operated in the single effect (effect number 2500) in FIG. 45 and the effect 4 corresponding to the operation is not executed, there is no relation with the effect of the next game. The player never feels uncomfortable.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), the first stop operation is performed without operating the sub operation switch 45 in the game in which such a single effect is executed. In this case, the sub control board 300 is configured not to transmit a sub operation acceptance command (0x60F1) indicating that the sub operation switch 45 has been operated to the image control board 400. With this configuration, the operation navigation continues to be displayed on the image display device 41 until the next game is started. When the first stop operation is performed without operating the sub operation switch 45, the sub control board 300 erases the sub operation display with respect to the image control board 400 in order to stop the presentation by the sub operation switch 45. The command “0x60FF” may be transmitted to delete the display of the operation navigation (the production by the sub operation switch 45 (production 4 in FIG. 45) may be stopped).

  As described above, the sub operation effect (effect 4) in the single effect only affects the contents of the game, and does not affect the effects after the next game even if this effect is not executed. Therefore, in consideration of the player's intention not to execute this effect (not to operate the sub operation switch 45), this effect can be prevented from being executed. Also in such a single effect, as in the case of the continuous effect described above, when the first stop operation is performed without operating the sub operation switch 45, the sub operation switch 45 is operated according to the first stop operation. You may comprise so that the production | presentation when may be operated may be performed.

-About sub operation effects and reach eye effects (BB confirmation effect)-
As described above, when the reach is in the internal game state (RT4 game state), the combination of symbols (or part thereof) of the special role could not be drawn and displayed on the active line. This is a symbol (or combination of symbols) that is sometimes displayed. When this reach is displayed, the player can recognize that the player has won the special role. (For example, the display of “bonus confirmation” is performed) (this effect is referred to as “BB confirmation effect”). In the first game of the above-described continuous production (production number 2000), the stop symbol becomes a reach by the first stop operation, and it is informed that the special role has been won by the stop display of this reach (BB) A configuration for executing a confirmed effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the start lever 32 is operated, the main control board 101 receives the control command “0x95 ##” indicating the production group number and the control command “0x96 ##” indicating the winning item selection number (condition device number). The sub-control board 300 (production control means 301) that has transmitted to the control board 300 and received these control commands, as the production command, includes the 5-system command “0x5010” and the 4-system command “0x4000” corresponding to the production number “2000”. Are transmitted to the image control board 400 in this order. When the control command “0x9800” indicating the rotation start of the reels 21 a to 21 c is transmitted from the main control board 101, the sub control board 300 notifies the image control board 400 of the rotation start of the reels 21 a to 21 c. An effect command “0x0500” is transmitted, and a sub operation display output command “0x60F0” for causing the image display device 41 to output a display such as “press sub button” is transmitted. When the player operates the sub-operation button 45, the sub-control board 300 transmits “0x60F1” to the image control board 400 by a sub-operation acceptance command, whereby the image control board 400 is sent to the image display means 41. After erasing the output operation navigation image, effect 1 is executed.

  In this state, when the player operates, for example, the left stop button 33a as the first stop, a control command “0x9E ##” indicating stop reception of the left reel 21a is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 300. The As described above, the symbol number and the number of smooth frames at the time of stop acceptance are stored in the “##” portion. Therefore, the sub-control board 300 can determine what symbols are to be stopped and displayed on the effective line of the left reel 21a and above and below it by the control command “0x9E ##” indicating acceptance of the stop of the left reel 21a. Therefore, when the sub-control board 300 determines that the reach eye is stopped and displayed on the left reel 21a from the control command “0x9E ##”, the sub-control board 300 notifies the image control board 400 that the left stop button 33a has been operated. Command (0x0501) to be transmitted and a sub-operation display erasure command (0x60FF) that is a command to cancel the effect by the sub-operation switch 45, and an effect to notify that the special role is won (BB confirmed effect) is executed. Command (0x6200) to be transmitted. As a result, the execution of the continuous effect currently being executed (the effect of effect number 2000) is stopped, and the BB finalized effect is displayed on the image display device 41. When the BB finalized effect is displayed, the player recognizes that he / she has won a special role, so that the combination of symbols of the special role won in the subsequent games is stopped and displayed on the active line. The stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. In addition, since the above-described continuous effects and the like are effects that are executed for the purpose of suggesting that a special role has been won, there is no point in executing after the bonus confirmation screen is displayed. Therefore, as described above, the sub-control board 300 is configured to transmit a command (0x60FF) to stop the execution of the continuous effect to the image control board 400 when executing the bonus confirmed effect.

  In FIG. 63, if the reach eye is not stopped and displayed on the left reel 21a when the left stop button 33a is operated, the sub control board 300 is used as described with reference to FIG. In response to the control command (0x9E ##) transmitted from the main control board 101, a command (0x0501) for notifying that the left stop button 33a has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 400. The continuous production (production of production number 2000) currently being executed is continuously executed.

  In the case of the above-described continuous production, the sub-control board 300 allows the player to operate the sub-operation switch 45 even though an image (operation navigation) that prompts the user to operate the sub-operation switch 45 is displayed on the image display device 41. When the first stop operation is performed without operating the image control board 400, the image control board 400 is configured to execute the sub operation effect during the first stop operation. However, when the reach is displayed on the reel that stops at the first stop at the time of the first stop operation, the BB finalized effect is executed, so it is not necessary to execute the sub operation effect. Therefore, when it is determined that the reach eye is stopped and displayed by a control command transmitted from the main control board 101 during the first stop operation (for example, a control command “0x9E ##” indicating stop reception of the left reel 21a). The sub control board 300 does not transmit “0x60F1” with the sub operation acceptance command to the image control board 400, and cancels the command (0x0501) for notifying that the left stop button 33a has been operated and the sub operation effect. A command (0x60FF) that is a command to be transmitted to delete the operation navigation from the image display device 41, and a command to execute an effect (BB finalized effect) for notifying that the special role is won ( 0x6200). Thereby, it is possible to prevent an effect (sub-operation effect) that is not necessary to be executed from being executed because the reach eye is stopped and displayed on the corresponding reel by the first stop operation. With this configuration, it is possible to preferentially execute an effect according to the game result in the main control means 100.

  Also, when the sub operation effect is executed in the single effect, it is the same as in the case of the continuous effect described above, and the sub operation switch 45 is operated before the first stop operation is performed, and the sub operation effect is executed. When the reach eye is stopped and displayed at the first stop, a sub operation display deletion command (0x60FF) is transmitted from the sub control board 300 to the image control board 400 to stop the sub operation effect, The BB confirmed effect is executed by transmitting a command (0x6200) for executing the effect (BB confirmed effect) for notifying that the special role is won.

  In addition, the BB finalizing effect when winning the special role is determined to be executed according to the type of the special role selected, such as being executed when the special role is BB1 and BB2, and not being executed when BB3. May be.

  Further, as described above, the sub operation effect (first sub operation effect) described above is executed during a period before the stop operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c can be accepted after the operation of the start lever 32, You may comprise so that a 2nd sub operation effect can be performed at another timing (for example, after a 2nd stop or a 3rd stop). By causing the player to operate the sub operation switch 45, or to switch the effect by an operation indispensable for the progress of the game, a plurality of sub operation effects can be executed.

  In addition, here, the case where the reach eye is displayed at the first stop has been described, but when the reach eye is displayed at the second stop, it may be configured to switch to the BB finalized effect at the second stop. Alternatively, when the reach is displayed at the third stop, the third stop may be switched to the BB finalized effect.

  Further, when the front door 3 is opened and a door error (door opening error) occurs during operation navigation (notification for prompting the operation of the sub operation switch 45), an error screen is displayed on the image display device 41 as described above. Is displayed. At this time, the operation reception for the sub operation switch 45 and the stop buttons 33a to 33c is valid, and according to any input, it is determined whether or not to execute the sub operation effect by the above-described processing, and the game proceeds. It is preferable to configure as described above. At this time, when returning from the error during the display period of the sub operation effect, the sub operation effect is output to the image display device 41. By configuring in this way, even if the display content of the image display device 41 cannot be confirmed by error display and it is not known whether the operation is valid, the effect is executed when returning from the error. , The player will not lose the opportunity to see the production.

  Further, in the above description, the sub control board 300 uses the control command transmitted from the main control board 101 to transmit the effect command for switching the effect in the image control means 400 when the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is accepted. The processing is performed based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 101 when the corresponding reels 21a to 21c are stopped by the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Good.

(Responding to power recovery)
As described above, when the power is restored, the memory is cleared and restored, but when the push order bell or push order replay is won and the push order is notified by the main control means 100, the power-off state is established. When this occurs, in the slot machine that holds the winning combination when the power is restored, the notification of the color or pattern (specific information) targeted by the main control means 100 and the pressing order and the eye pressing is also restored (the pressing order and the eye). It is desirable that the color or the pattern to be aimed at is notified by pressing). On the other hand, the sub-control unit 200 side may be configured not to display the notification of the specific information because complicated processing is required to restore the display content of the image display device 41. Thus, even if the specific information is not notified on the sub-control means 200 side, the specific information is notified on the main control means 100 side, and therefore, there is no disadvantage to the player. Of course, the sub-control unit 200 may be configured to return the notification of the specific information. At this time, means other than the image display device 41 for notifying specific information is also provided on the side of the sub-control means 200 (for example, second notifying means such as a lamp and a speaker), and the image is displayed when the power is restored. Although the notification of the specific information by the device 41 is not returned, the notification by the light emission or the sound by the second notification means such as a lamp or a speaker (for example, the effect lamp 42) may be returned. The notification by the second notification means may be configured to be notified together with the notification by the image display device 41 even in a normal game. Here, the “power-off state” indicates a state in which no voltage is supplied, not when a voltage drop is detected.

(About execution timing of drawing process in sub-sub loop process)
In the sub-sub-loop process S800 described above, the sub-sub CPU 410 transmits to the image control IC 420 the drawing command list created in the previous loop process (the drawing command list generated based on the effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 300). The case has been described in which the next drawing command list is created in parallel when the image control IC 420 performs drawing processing based on the drawing command list. As described above, by creating the drawing command list by the sub-sub CPU 410 and drawing processing by the image control IC 420 in parallel, the sub-sub CPU 410 and the image control IC 420 operate in parallel, so that the processing efficiency is improved. . When the processing efficiency is improved in this way, an image is displayed as an effect corresponding to the effect command, so that the drawing process cannot be applied to the process of the received effect command, and a part of the image cannot be drawn (the frame cannot be drawn). The phenomenon of falling) can be made difficult to occur. However, the analysis of the production command, the creation of the drawing command list, and the drawing by the drawing command list span two loops in the sub-sub-loop processing S800 (the drawing by the drawing command list created in the previous loop processing is executed). Since this is executed in the next loop), the actual drawing is started when the swap is executed after the drawing process is executed. A delay occurs for the time of two loop processes of the loop process S800.

  Therefore, as shown in the sub-sub-loop process S800 ′ shown in FIG. 64, the rendering command analysis and the drawing command list may be generated, and the drawing by the drawing command list may be executed in a single loop process. . In FIG. 64, the sub-sub CPU 410 first executes the above-described command analysis processing S8000 (step S801 ′), and creates a drawing command based on the analysis result by the drawing command list creation processing S8020 (step S802 ′). A drawing start command is transmitted to the control IC 420 together with the drawing command list (step S803 ′). In the sub-sub-loop processing S800 ′, when the sub-sub CPU 410 transmits a drawing start command, the sub-sub CPU 410 is configured to wait for execution of processing until a drawing end signal is transmitted from the image control IC 420 (step S804 ′). ). When receiving the drawing start command, the image control IC 420 executes the drawing process S8030 as described above, and transmits a signal to the sub-sub CPU 410 that drawing is completed when drawing is completed. If it is determined in step S804 'that drawing has ended, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes the above-described sound regular processing (step S805'), and further detects a V blank interrupt from the display circuit 450, thereby obtaining a frame. Wait until the first writing position is reached (step S806 '). Then, when the sub-sub CPU 410 detects the V blank interrupt twice, it transmits the above-described runaway monitoring signal to the sub-control board 300 (step S807 ′), and executes swap of the frame buffer (step S808 ′). By executing this swap, as described above, the image output to the image display device 41 is executed from the frame buffer (one of the frame buffer 0 or 1) on which the image control IC 420 has performed the drawing in accordance with the instruction in step S803 ′. In addition, the next drawing is performed in the frame buffer (the other of the frame buffers 0 and 1) in which the previous output has been performed in step S803 ′ to be executed next (drawing by the drawing command list created in step S802 ′ described above). Will be done.

  According to such a sub-sub-loop process S800 ′, the analysis of the effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, the creation of the drawing command list, and the drawing by this drawing command list can be executed in one loop, so that the image display Since the display by the device 41 is executed at the start of the next loop, the time from the reception of the effect command until the drawing is performed can be executed with a delay of the time of one loop processing of the sub-sub-loop processing S800. However, in this case, since the sub-sub CPU 410 and the image control IC 420 wait for the end of each other processing, the respective processing capabilities cannot be fully exhibited. When a large number of effect commands are transmitted, analysis of effect commands, creation of a drawing command list, and drawing with this drawing command list cannot be completed within a predetermined time, and image display on the image display device 41 is not possible. Processing failures such as delays and some frames not being displayed are likely to occur.

1 slot machine (game machine)
21a-21c Reels 33a-33c Stop button 110 Winning role determination means 140 Reel control means 160 Game state control means

Claims (1)

A start lever,
Multiple stop buttons,
A sub button,
Production control means,
The production control means can execute the promotion notification production and the response production,
After receiving the operation of the start lever, it is possible to execute the promotion notification effect,
When the promotion notification effect is being executed and the operation of the sub button is received before the first operation for the stop button is received, the response effect can be executed for a predetermined period ,
It is possible to execute a response effect for a predetermined period even when the promotion notification effect is being executed and the first operation on the stop button is received before the sub button operation is received ,
The game machine is characterized in that the response effect does not end when triggered by an operation on the stop button .