JP6618094B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game when giving a privilege. A first updating means capable of updating the value of a first counter in a direction approaching a predetermined value in accordance with the progress of a game, and updating a value of a second counter in accordance with the progress of the game A game console comprising a possible second update unit and a display unit capable of displaying a value of the second counter, wherein the display unit determines that the value of the first counter has reached a predetermined value. The second effect means can display a predetermined effect based on the value of the first counter and, when the value of the first counter is updated, change the value of the second counter to the same value as the value of the first counter. In some cases, the value of the second counter is not updated to the same value as the value of the first counter. [Selection diagram] FIG.

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a gaming table that shifts to a state advantageous to a player (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, based on the result of the lottery, the transition to the AT effect state advantageous to the player and the addition of the AT game number are executed. When such a privilege is given, there may be an effect or the like for improving the interest of the game, but there is room for improvement in the configuration.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game stand which improves the interest of a game in the provision of a privilege.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
First update means capable of updating the value of the first counter in a direction approaching a predetermined value as the game progresses;
A second updating means capable of updating the value of the second counter according to the progress of the game;
Display means capable of displaying the value of the second counter;
State setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state different from the first state;
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the fact that the value of the first counter has reached the predetermined value, it is possible to display a predetermined effect,
The second update means includes
When the value of the first counter is updated, the value of the second counter is updated to the same value as the value of the first counter, and the value of the first counter is set to the same value as the value of the first counter. all SANYO there is if you do not update the value of the second counter,
The second state is a state in which the update amount of the value of the first counter is likely to be larger than the first state,
When power interruption / recovery occurs in the second state, the update amount of the value of the first counter is different from the update amount of the value of the second counter.
It is characterized by that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which improves the interest of a game in provision of a privilege can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the special winning 2 internal winning state with the kind of internal winning combination. (A) is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, and (b) is a transition diagram of the effect state in the special role 2 internal winning state of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part initial setting process (step S101) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the setting change process (step S1013) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various lottery processes (step S105) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the item addition process (step S1203) in FIG. 12, (b) and (c) are diagrams showing a table used for the lottery in step S1305, (d) and (E) is a figure which shows the table used for the lottery of step S1315. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the confrontation setting process (step S1205) in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the table used for the setting of confrontation mode. (B) is a figure which shows the table used for the setting of a precursor start zone. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the point specialization B state transfer lottery processing (step S1207) in FIG. 12, (b) is a figure which shows the table used for the transfer lottery to a point specialization B state. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the AT related process (step S1209) in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows a "defeat 1 body" item acquisition lottery table, (b) is a figure which shows the destruction rate addition lottery table by the "destruction rate UP" item, (c) is AT remaining It is a figure which shows a game number lottery table, (d) is a figure which shows an AT direct hit lottery table, (e) is a figure which shows a pseudo BB lottery table, (f) is AT addition game number lottery It is a figure which shows a table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the state update process (step S117) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the point acquisition process (step S1A01) in FIG. 19, and (b) is a diagram showing a table used for the lottery for determining the value of the acquired points. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization A state process (step S1A11) in FIG. 19, and (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal state process (step S1A15) in FIG. c) is a flowchart showing the flow of the point-specific B state processing (step S1A19) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the precursor state process (step S1 A23) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the confrontation state process (step S1A27) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of AT state processing (step S1A31) in FIG. 19, and (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of pseudo BB state processing (step S1A33) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the presentation control process (step S309) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the display point management process (step S3003) in FIG. 26, and (b) is a diagram showing a table used for the lottery for determining the value of the acquired points. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display item management process (step S3005) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the item acquisition effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows the example of the production performed until a production | presentation state transfers to a normal state via a point specialization A state from an initial state. It is a figure which shows the example of the production performed until a production | presentation state transfers to a point specialization B state or a false precursor state from a normal state, and returns to a normal state. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect of item acquisition in case a production | presentation state is a normal state. The flow from the normal state to the true sign state to the confrontation state will be described. This figure is a diagram showing an example of effects that are executed until the effect state shifts from the normal state to the true sign state and shifts to the confrontation state. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of the effect of item acquisition in case a production | presentation state is a confrontation state, (d)-(f) is an item use production in the case where a production state is a confrontation state. It is a figure which shows an example, (g) is a figure which shows the state which the confrontation production started. It is a figure which shows the example at the time of winning all the confrontation effects. It is a figure which shows the example at the time of defeating by confrontation effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation performed until it transfers to pseudo BB state or an initial state from AT state. FIG. 4 shows an operation example of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol, and the right Only one line of the middle stage winning line L1 configured with the reel middle stage symbol is provided. FIG. 2 shows the winning line L1. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 requires 2 to 3 medals, and when the number of inserted medals is less than 2, no winning line is effective, and when 2 medals are bet and 3 bets When this is done, the winning line L1 becomes valid. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle-stage winning line L1, the lower-right winning line composed of the upper left reel symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol A total of three right-up winning lines may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, that a specific winning combination (specifically, special combination 1 or special combination 2) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or a special combination internal winning state (special combination) described later. This lamp informs the player that the player is in the “1 internal winning state or special role 2 internal winning state” or the special gaming state (BB1 operating state or BB2 operating state). The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

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

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

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during the special game state) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the following, it may be expressed as being given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

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

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

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

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

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 (see FIG. 3) provided below the inside of the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and the sound of a speaker 272 (see FIG. 3) provided above the inside of the slot machine 100 is output to the upper portion of the effect device 160. A sound hole 143 is provided. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. Display screen), when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side). ). It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information, such as a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of a display unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bet button lamp, Reel backlight etc. are connected.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices for effect (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

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

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

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

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

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged by a predetermined number of frames (20 frames of numbers 0 to 19 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 19 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, “bell 1 symbol” is assigned to the number 4 frame of the middle reel 111, and “seven” is assigned to the number 6 frame of the right reel 112. 1 design "is arranged.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment stops the corresponding reels 110 to 112 within the maximum pull-in range (less than 5 frames in this embodiment) from the position where the stop operation is performed in order to improve the fun of the game. It is configured.

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

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special roles 1 and 2, replays 1 to 3, and small roles 1 to 7. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination 1 is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as BB1 operating state) in which a predetermined profit is given to the player by winning. is there. In the present embodiment, only 48 medals are awarded in the BB1 operating state. This special combination 1 is a combination that is won only when three medals are inserted in the normal gaming state described later (see the remarks column in FIG. 5).

  The special combination 2 is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as BB2 operating state) in which a predetermined profit is given to the player by winning. In the present embodiment, only two medals are awarded in the BB2 operating state. This special combination 2 is a combination that is won only when two medals are inserted in the normal gaming state (see the remarks column in FIG. 5).

  In addition, the re-playing roles 1 to 3 are roles that enable replaying without newly inserting medals. These special combinations 1 and 2 and re-playing combinations 1 to 3 may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. 2, winning of re-game players 1 to 3 are included. Special roles 1 and 2 are special roles that are carried over to the next game if they are not determined to win, and other roles are not carried over to the next game if they are not determined to win. It is a role.

  For special roles 1 and 2, no medals are paid out for winning the role. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special combination 1 is “Bell 2-watermelon-replay 2”, and the special combination 2 is “Bell 2-Seven-Replay 2”. In the following description, special role 1 may be referred to as “BB1”, special role 2 may be referred to as “BB2”, and special role 1 and special role 2 may be collectively referred to as “special role” or “BB”. is there.

  When the special winning combination 1-2 is won internally, the internal winning flag corresponding to each of the special winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flag corresponding to the special combination 1 is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the special combination 1 internal winning state. When the flag corresponding to the special combination 2 is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the special combination 2 internal winning state. These flags are kept on until the corresponding operating combination is won, and it becomes easy to win these operating combinations in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if a game in which the special roles 1 and 2 are elected internally does not win those roles, the game in the next game will be in the same state as the status in which the special roles 1 and 2 are elected internally, and the corresponding symbol combinations Will be easy to win.

  Special role 1 internal winning status and special role 2 internal winning status will be described in detail later, but in the special role 2 internal winning status, if other roles other than special role 2 are internally won, The reel stop control is executed so that the symbols constituting the are preferentially aligned.

  The re-game players 1 to 3 are a winning combination (operating combination) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. That is, the game can be executed again with the same number of bets as the previous inserted number. As for the corresponding symbol combinations, the replaying combination 1 is “replay 1 / 2-replay 1 / 2-replay 1/2” and the replaying combination 2 is “seven 1-seven 1-seven 1”. The role 3 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2”. Of the above-mentioned replaying combinations, replaying combination 1 may be referred to as “normal replay”, replaying combination 2 may be referred to as “seven 1 complete replay”, and replay combination 3 may be referred to as “seven 2 complete replay”. Further, when the player is awarded the re-game player 2 in the AT state, which will be described later, the state shifts to a pseudo-BB1 state, which will be described later. ). The symbol combination of the replaying combination 2 is a pseudo BB1 transition symbol, and the symbol combination of the replaying combination 3 is a pseudo BB2 transition symbol. The pseudo BB1 state lasts 50 games, while the pseudo BB2 state lasts only 20 games.

  The re-playing combinations 1 to 3 may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a replay is won, the medal insertion may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number is reset in the medal insertion number storage area prepared in the RAM 308). The medal inserted in the winning game may be carried over to the next game as it is and used.

  The small combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Corresponding symbol combinations are: “Bar-Watermelon-Replay 1” for small role 1, “Watermelon-Cherry-Replay 1” for small role 2, and “Seven 1-Cherry-Bell 2” for small role 3 Yes, the small role 4 is “BAR-Replay 1 / 2-Replay 1/2”, the small role 5 is “Bell 2-Bell 1-Bell 1”, and the small role 6 is “Bell 1-Bell 1 / Bell 1”. 2-bell 1/2 ", small role 7 is" bell 1-bell 1 / 2-replay 1/2 ", and small role 8 is" bell 1-replay 1 / 2-bell 1/2 " is there. Further, the corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG.

  Among the above small roles, small role 1 is “watermelon”, small role 2 is “weak cherry”, small role 3 is “strong cherry”, small role 4 is “chance eye”, small role 5 is “common bell”, The small combination 6 may be referred to as “push order bell”, and the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 may be referred to as “one bell”. Strong cherries are easier to obtain benefits than weak cherries, and chances are easier to obtain benefits. In addition, when the internal winning is made, the push order bell is a role that does not win if the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not correct, and is a role that always wins if the operation order is correct regardless of the operation timing. One bell is used for winning a prize when the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is wrong.

<Type of internal winning role>
Next, the types of internal winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a lottery table of internal winning combinations in the special winning 2 internal winning state together with the types of internal winning combinations.

  FIG. 6 shows 12 types of condition devices (condition device numbers 1 to 12) in which the combinations described in FIG. 5 are combined. The winning combination in the game is any of the winning combinations corresponding to the condition device. These condition devices are determined by a lottery at the time of a game start operation. At this time, the combination corresponding to the condition device is referred to as an internal winning combination. That is, an internal winning combination is determined by a lottery at the time of a game start operation. In the following description of this operation, it may be referred to as an internal winning combination.

  As will be described later, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a gaming machine in which the period of playing in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is likely to be the longest. FIG. 6 shows a lottery table for each internal winning combination in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2).

  Condition device number 1 is a condition device configured by a re-game player. As described above, in this embodiment, there are re-playing combinations from re-playing combination 1 to re-playing combination 3, and if the pseudo BB1 state schedule flag described later is set to ON, the symbol combination of re-playing combination 2 can be stopped. If the pseudo BB2 state schedule flag, which will be described later, is set to ON, the symbol combination of the re-gamer 3 can be stopped. If none of these pseudo BB state schedule flags is set to ON, the symbol combination of the re-game player 1 can be stopped.

  Condition device numbers 2 to 12 are internal winning combinations composed of small combinations. Among these, the condition device numbers 7 to 12 are used for the internal winning of the small combination 6, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8, and six types A to F are prepared. The combinations of the operation order (pressing order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 are six patterns of “left / right middle”, “left middle right”, “right left middle”, “right middle left”, “middle left / right”, and “middle right left”. There are six types of A to F, in which each of the six patterns is associated as a correct operation order. That is, in the condition device numbers 7 to 12, the correct answers in the pushing order are different from each other. In the case where the condition device numbers 7 to 12 are internally won, if the stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed in the correct operation sequence, the symbol combination of the small combination 6 stops (15 payouts). On the other hand, when the stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed in an operation order different from the correct operation order (incorrect answer operation order), the symbol combination of the small role 7 or the small role 8 is stopped (one sheet). Payout).

  In the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, set values having different degrees of player's advantage are set. As setting values, settings 1 to 6 are prepared. As the set value increases, the player's advantage tends to increase.

  In the internal winning combination lottery table shown in FIG. 6, a value obtained by dividing the displayed numerical value by 65536 is the internal winning probability. This internal winning probability is determined for each set value, but only the internal winning probability of the small combination 5 of the condition device 6 is different in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2). In other game states (for example, a normal state or a special game state), the internal winning probability may tend to increase the player's advantage as the set value increases.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the internal winning probability of the conditional devices of the conditional device numbers 7 to 12 is equal, the internal winning probability may be biased.

  If the winning combination of each condition device is not won, the game will be lost and basically the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “become lost”. In addition, there is a case where “having won the win” is expressed as not winning the role of any condition device.

  As described above, in the special winning 2 internal winning state, when the internal winning is performed for a role other than the special role 2, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the other roles are preferentially aligned. Is executed. For this reason, in order to shift from the special combination 2 internal winning state to the BB2 operating state which is the special gaming state, it is necessary to insert two medals and win the special combination 2 after winning the internal winning combination.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type of gaming state of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 and the transition of the gaming state will be described. FIG. 7A is a game state transition diagram of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 7A, the normal gaming state, special role 1 internal winning state, special role 2 internal winning state, BB1 operating state, and BB2 operating state, as shown in FIG. It is configured to be able to switch between five gaming states with different player advantages, and the interests are changed by the transition of these states to improve the interest of the game. In addition, in the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, five states of RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4 are provided as states in which the types and probabilities of re-game players to be won internally are different. And RT have a one-to-one relationship. That is, RT0 in the normal gaming state, RT1 in the special combination 1 internal winning state, RT2 in the special combination 2 internal winning state, RT3 in the BB1 operating state, and RT4 in the BB2 operating state. The gaming state is controlled by the main control unit 300. Note that RT1 and RT2 are more likely to win a re-game role than RT0. Also, RT1 is more likely to win an internal game for a re-game than RT3, and RT2 is easier to win an internal game for a re-game than RT4. Also, the internal winning probabilities for the RT1 and RT2 re-games may be the same or different, and the internal winning probabilities for the RT3 and RT4 re-games may be the same or different. May be.

  The normal gaming state is the most disadvantageous state for the player because the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is the lowest. It is also an initial state in the present embodiment.

  The special combination internal winning state (special combination 1 internal winning state and special combination 2 internal winning state) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination is set to ON. In this gaming state, it is easy to shift to the special gaming state (BB1 operating state and BB2 operating state), which is an advantageous state over the normal gaming state. However, as described above, in the special winning 2 internal winning state (RT2), when the internal winning is performed for a role other than the special role 2, the symbols constituting the other roles are preferentially aligned. Since the reel stop control is executed, it is not possible to shift to the BB2 operation state.

  The special game state (BB1 operation state and BB2 operation state) is an advantageous game state in which it is easier to win a small role than in the normal game state and the special combination internal winning state, and it is easy to acquire medals. However, as described above, only 48 medals are awarded in the BB1 operating state, and only two medals are awarded in the BB2 operating state.

  FIG. 7A shows the gaming state described above, and the symbols (A) to (F) attached to the arrows are the transition conditions between the gaming states. When each transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. The transition from the normal gaming state (RT0) indicated by the arrow (A) to the special combination 1 internal winning state (RT1) is performed by internally winning the special combination 1 and the normal gaming state indicated by the arrow (D). The transition from (RT0) to the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is performed by winning special combination 2 internally. In the normal gaming state (RT0), the internal winning probability of the special role 2 is higher than the internal winning probability of the special role 1, and the internal winning probability of the special role 2 is quite high, and the slot machine shown in FIG. Reference numeral 100 denotes a game stand in which the period of playing in the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) is likely to be the longest. The transition from the special winning 1 internal winning state (RT1) indicated by the arrow (B) to the BB1 operating state (RT3) is performed by winning special special 1. As described above, in order to win the special combination 1, it is necessary to multiply three. The transition from the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) to the BB2 operating state (RT4) indicated by the arrow (E) is performed by winning the special combination 2. As described above, in order to win the special role 2, it is necessary to win the special role 2 after having won two wins and winning internally. The transition from the BB1 operating state (RT3) to the normal gaming state (RT0) indicated by the arrow (C) is performed by paying out 48 medals as a prescribed number. Further, the transition from the BB2 operating state (RT4) to the normal gaming state (RT0) indicated by the arrow (F) is performed by paying out two medals as a prescribed number.

<Type of production state>
Next, the types of effect states of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 and the transition of the effect states will be described. As described above, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a game machine in which the game period in the special combination 2 internal winning state is likely to be the longest, and the transition of the effect state in the special combination 2 internal winning state will be described. In other game states, the transition of the effect state is the same as the transition described here. FIG. 7B is a transition diagram of the effect state in the special role 2 internal winning state of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 7B, the initial state, the point special A state, the normal state, the point special B state, the precursor state, the confrontation state, AT (assist) A total of eight effects states, that is, a (time) state and a pseudo BB state, can be switched. In this embodiment, a transition is made from the initial state to the confrontation state via the normal state, and when the AT lottery is won in this confrontation state, the state returns to the initial state via the AT state, and the contest state is not won by the AT lottery. It adopts a configuration that repeats a series of loops of returning from the initial state to the initial state. Hereinafter, the period from the initial state to the return to the initial state may be expressed as a lap. Also, in this embodiment, items that make it easy to shift to the AT state (a “defeat 1 item” item, “destruction rate UP” item described later) items are provided, and the accumulated points (hereinafter, accumulated points) earned in the game being circulated are provided. ), This item can be acquired. These accumulated points and item information are stored in the RAM 308. Hereinafter, each rendering state will be described based on the above description.

  The initial state is set in the first game after the setting is changed or after the RAM is cleared (at the start of the lap). It is also set when the confrontation state or AT state ends (at the start of the next lap). In this initial state, a confrontation mode (described later) and the number of games to shift to the precursor state are set (FIG. 14). That is, in this initial state, it can be said that scheduling for the precursor state and the confrontation state is executed at the start of the lap. In this initial state, only one game is set, and the state immediately shifts to the point specialization A state.

  The point specialization A state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in a normal state. When 30 points have passed in this point-specific A state, the normal state is entered.

  The normal state is an effect state where the user mainly stays during the lap. There are cases where points can be obtained in this production state. In the normal state, when the accumulated points reach a predetermined number (1000 in the present embodiment), the lottery of the acquired items is executed in exchange for the predetermined number of accumulated points, and an effect indicating this is executed (item acquisition effect). . In this normal state, the state shifts to the precursor state according to the schedule set in the initial state, but in some cases, the point-specific B state may be shifted by lottery.

  The point-specific B state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in a normal state. When this point-specific B state has elapsed for 5 games, the normal state is entered.

  There are two types of precursor states: a true precursor state and a false precursor state. The true precursor state shifts to the confrontation state when the set number of games elapses, whereas the false precursor state returns to the normal state when the set number of games elapses. That is, it can be said that the false precursor state is an effect state provided for enhancing the expectation to shift to the confrontation state. You may be able to earn points even in this precursory state.

  In the confrontation state, an effect indicating that the state has shifted to the confrontation state is executed in the first game, and a confrontation effect (up to 3 games) between the main character and the enemy character is executed. Here, in the first game in the confrontation state, an item is acquired in exchange for the remaining accumulated points, and an effect indicating this (item acquisition effect) may be executed. Further, in the case where the “defeat rate UP” item is possessed, an effect (item use effect) using the “defeat rate UP” item is executed in the second game. When there is no “defeat rate UP” item in the first game, a confrontation effect is started from the second game (the item use effect is not executed). If the result of the confrontation effect is all wins, the state shifts to the AT state. In addition, when shifting to the AT state, the AT remaining game number is set.

  In the AT state, when the condition devices 7 to 12 (overlapping roles of small roles 6 to 8) are internally won, the correct push order is notified. For this reason, the player can obtain more profits. This AT state shifts to the initial state when the set AT remaining game number becomes 0, but this AT remaining game number may be added. Further, in the AT state, a lottery that allows the transition to the pseudo BB state is executed, and when the lottery is won, an effect that prompts the player to stop the replaying game 2 or the replaying game 3 that is the pseudo BB symbol is executed. Then, when the symbol of the replaying combination 2 or the replaying combination 3 stops, the state shifts to the pseudo BB state.

  In the pseudo BB state, in the same way as the AT state, when the condition devices 7 to 12 (overlapping roles of the small roles 6 to 8) are internally won, the correct push order is notified, and the player can acquire more profits. It becomes. There are two types of pseudo BB states: a pseudo BB1 state that is shifted by the re-game player 2 and a pseudo BB2 state that is shifted by the re-game player 3. The pseudo BB1 state transitions to the AT state after 50 games have elapsed, and the pseudo BB2 state transitions to the AT state after 20 games have elapsed.

  FIG. 7B shows the effect state described above, and the symbols (a) to (l) attached to the arrows are the transition conditions between the effect states. When each transition condition is satisfied, the effect state transitions in the direction of the arrow.

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 8 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, main controller initial setting processing is performed in step S101. In this main control unit initial setting process, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt inhibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, and setting to the WDT 314 Allow operation, set initial values, etc. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S103, a game start process is executed. In this process, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted (care or operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132), and if a medal is inserted, preparation for transmission of an insertion command indicating this is made. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in a state where a prescribed number (2 or 3) of medals are used. If the start lever 135 is operated, the number of inserted medals and a valid winning line are displayed. Confirm and start playing.

  In step S105, various lottery processes including an internal winning combination lottery process are executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S107, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the result of the internal winning combination lottery. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S109, rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on the condition that the game interval timer (subtracted by timer update processing described later) is 0, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. Further, when the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started, preparation for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. After that, when the reels 110 to 112 have a predetermined rotation speed, the optical sensors provided on the reels are detected and the symbol positions of the reels are grasped, the stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated. The game interval counter ensures the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in the present embodiment) and suppresses gambling.

  In step S111, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed after the stop operation is validated, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped. Specifically, each time the stop operation is performed, the reel stop data stop table is referred to, and the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop operation are stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. Each time the stop operation is performed, a corresponding command (first to third pressing command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and each time the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the corresponding command (first Preparation for transmitting first to third stop commands) to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “Seven 1-Cherry-Bell 2” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination 3 has been won. In addition, after determining the winning combination, preparations for transmitting a winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 are made.

  In step S115, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out), and the number of awarded medals is displayed using the payout number display 127.

  In step S117, state update processing is executed. Details of this state update processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. For example, a process of updating various timers for each time unit, such as subtracting the game interval timer, is executed.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like of the main control unit 300 are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), command type (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever). Receiving command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery process, reel rotation start command accompanying start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, first to third press commands accompanying accepting operation of stop buttons 137 to 139, reel 110 to 112 stop first command to third stop command, winning command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, status update command, item addition command, acquisition point command, setting change command, power recovery command ), Command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) It is configured.

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

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

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

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If a low-voltage signal is received (when power-off is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. If a low-voltage signal is not received (when power-off is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219. move on.

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

  On the other hand, in step S221, information that needs to be saved, such as a specific variable and a stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and includes a predetermined area including at least the use area of the RAM 308. A checksum value for the area is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power supply flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

  Next, details of the main control unit initial setting process (step S101) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main controller initial setting process (step S101) in FIG.

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

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

  In step S1005, it is determined whether the setting key switch is on. Here, the setting key switch is a switch for setting the player's advantage (for example, six advantages from 1 to 6) in the slot machine 100, and can be operated when the front door 102 is opened. If this switch is on (the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch and turned 90 degrees to the right), the process proceeds to step S1013. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch is on. If this switch is on, the process proceeds to step S1009, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1009, the RAM 308 is initialized, and the main controller initial setting process is terminated. In this initialization, for example, item information and accumulated point values are deleted.

  In step S1011, RAM data write-back processing is executed. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 308 is abnormal. The data determined here is data saved in the RAM 308 when the power of the slot machine 100 is turned off or is momentarily interrupted (a voltage drop temporarily lower than the operating voltage) (see step S221 in FIG. 9). That is, it is determined in this step S1011 whether or not the data is surely saved in the RAM 308. Specifically, it is determined whether the power flag is normal (on) and whether the calculation result using the checksum is normal. It is determined that there is no abnormality.

  When it is determined that there is no abnormality in the return data of the RAM 308, a process of returning the register state to the state immediately before the power interruption process is executed is executed. In this RAM data write-back processing, for example, the data stored in the RAM 308 is written back to the register of the CPU 304, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read, and the stack Reset the pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the slot machine 100 returns to the power-off state. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction that was executed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing immediately before the power interruption. Further, here, a power recovery command is set in a transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off. This power recovery command includes information such as RT at the time of power-off, gaming state, and production state, and is transmitted by the main control unit timer interruption process (step S211 in FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an abnormality in the return data of the RAM 308, after making preparations for clearing the storage area of all the RAMs 308 except the used stack area, the process shifts to an infinite loop state (RAM error processing). . From this state, it is necessary to turn on the power again with the RAM clear switch or setting key switch turned on. That is, this embodiment is configured such that the progress of the game is stopped when an error occurs in the RAM 308.

  In step S1005, which proceeds when the setting key switch is on, in step S1013, a setting change process is executed according to the state of the setting key, and the main control unit initial setting process ends. Details of the setting change process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the setting change process (step S1013) in the main control unit initial setting process of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting change process (step S1013) in FIG.

  First, in step S1101 executed first, the data in the RAM 308 is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S1103. Note that the data cleared here includes item information and the value of accumulated points.

  In step S1103, preparation for transmitting a setting change command indicating that setting change has been started to the first sub-control unit 400 (transmission in step S211 in FIG. 9) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, the interrupt status is set during setting change, and the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1107, the temporary setting value is set as the display setting value. Through the processing here, the provisional setting value is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether a setting switch has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1111. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1113. In this embodiment, a configuration in which a bet button is used as a setting switch is adopted. However, operation means relating to a game may be used as in this configuration, or a setting switch may be provided separately.

  In step S1111, the temporary setting value is updated. In this embodiment, every time the setting switch is operated, the temporary setting value is incremented by 1. When the setting switch is operated in a state where the temporary setting value is 6, the temporary setting value is set to 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1113.

  In step S1113, it is determined whether the start lever 135 has been operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1115; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1115, a process of determining the temporary setting value as a setting value is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1117.

  In step S1117, it is determined whether or not the front door 102 is closed and the setting key switch is OFF (the setting key switch is turned 90 degrees to the left and the setting key is removed). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1119. Otherwise, step S1117 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S1119, a preparation for transmitting a setting change command indicating that the setting change has been completed to the first sub control unit 400 (transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9) is executed. In this process, the interrupt status is returned to the status before the change in step S1105. After this process, the setting change process is terminated.

  Next, details of various lottery processes (step S105) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of various lottery processes (step S105) in FIG.

  First, in step S1201 to be executed first, an internal winning combination lottery is executed. In this process, the lottery table of the internal winning combination stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state and RT, and an internal lottery (raffle lottery) is performed using this and the random value acquired from the random number generation circuit 316. To determine the internal winning role. For example, in the special combination 2 internal winning state and the state of RT2, the lottery table of the internal winning combination shown in FIG. 6 is read. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating winning combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

  In step S1203, an item addition process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1205, a confrontation setting process is executed. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1207, a point-specific B state transition lottery process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1209, AT related processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1211, preparation for transmitting the internal winning command (transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9) is executed, and the various lottery processes are terminated. The internal winning command includes the internal winning combination, the current presentation state (if the period is limited, information on the number of remaining games such as the number of remaining games and the number of remaining AT games), the confrontation result, Information that can specify the result of the AT lottery and the AT addition lottery is included. Of the above information, the information related to the number of remaining AT games may not be included in the internal winning command in the non-AT state, but may be included in the internal winning command only in the AT state. Furthermore, in the AT state or the pseudo BB state, the internal winning command including the small part 6 (condition devices 7 to 12 shown in FIG. 6) is correct in the operation order (pushing order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139. The operation instruction information indicating the operation order is also included.

  Next, details of the item addition process (step S1203) in the various lottery processes of FIG. 12 will be described using FIG. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the flow of the item addition process (step S1203) in FIG.

  First, in step S1301 executed first, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a normal state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1303; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether the accumulated points are 1000 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305; otherwise, this item addition process is terminated.

  In step S1305, a lottery of items to be acquired is performed. In the present embodiment, either a “Destroy 1” item or a “Destroy UP” item is selected. Here, the “one destruction” item is an item that is confirmed to win one in the confrontation state, and the “destruction rate UP” item is an item that increases the probability of winning in the confrontation state. There are 5 types of “Destruction Rate UP” items: “Destruction Rate? UP”, “Destruction Rate Small UP”, “Destruction Rate Medium UP”, “Destruction Rate High UP”, and “Destruction Rate High UP” in order from the lowest destruction rate. Is provided.

  FIG.13 (b) and FIG.13 (c) are figures which show the table used for the lottery of step S1305. First, the item lottery table A shown in FIG. 13B is used to select either the “Destroy 1 Item” item or the “Destroy Rate UP” item. In this table, the “Destroy 1” item is selected with a probability of 25%, and the “Destroy Rate UP” item is selected with a probability of 75%. Here, when the “destruction rate UP” item is selected, the type of “destruction rate UP” item is further selected using the defeat rate UP lottery table A in FIG. In this table, if you do not have an item with “Destruction Rate UP” (the first item is the “Destruction Rate UP” item that you obtain here), the item “Upon Destruction Rate” is selected with a probability of 75%, and 24% The item “Damage rate UP” is selected with a probability of “1”, and the item “Destroy rate super UP” item is selected with a probability of 1%. On the other hand, if you have a “Destruction Rate UP” item (the “Destruction Rate UP” item acquired here is the second or later item), the “Destruction Rate UP” item is selected with a probability of 70%, and 25% The item “UP in the destruction rate” item is selected with a probability of “4”, the item “UP UP” is selected with a probability of 4%, and the item “UP over destruction rate” is selected with a probability of 1%.

  In step S1307, 1000 is subtracted from the accumulated point value, and the process proceeds to step S1321.

  In step S1301 which is executed first when the effect state is not the normal state in step S1301, it is determined whether or not it is the first game in the confrontation state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1313. Otherwise, the item addition process is terminated.

  In step S1313, it is determined whether the accumulated points are 1 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1315. Otherwise, the item addition process is terminated.

  In step S1315, a lottery of items to be acquired is performed. FIG.13 (d) and FIG.13 (e) are figures which show the table used for the lottery of step S1315. First, the item lottery table B of FIG. 13D is used to select either the “Destroy 1” item or the “Destroy Rate UP” item. In this table, the “defeat 1 body” item is selected with a probability of 10%, and the “destruction rate UP” item is selected with a probability of 90%. Here, when the “destruction rate UP” item is selected, the type of “destruction rate UP” item is further selected using the defeat rate UP lottery table B of FIG. In this table, the item “Destruction rate? UP” is selected with a probability of 90%, and the item “Destruction rate small UP” is selected with a probability of 10%. In addition, about the item lottery here, you may make it the item acquired in a confrontation state the same as the item acquired in a normal state by using the same table as the table used by step S1305.

  In step S1317, the value of the accumulated points is cleared (set to 0), and the process proceeds to step S1321.

  In step S1321, processing for acquiring the item selected in step S1305 or step S1315 is executed. In this process, information about the item acquired in the RAM 308 is stored (added). In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of items possessed by one “defeated” item is set to 3, and the upper limit of the number of items possessed by “defeat rate UP” is set to eight. When the number of selected items has reached the upper limit, no new item is acquired.

  In step S1323, preparation for transmission of the item addition command is executed (transmission in step S211 in FIG. 9), and this item addition processing is terminated. This item addition command includes information on the number of items owned and the order of acquisition, and the current accumulated points. Note that this item addition command is also transmitted when no new item is acquired.

  Next, details of the confrontation setting process (step S1205) in the various lottery processes of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the confrontation setting process (step S1205) in FIG.

  First, in step S1401 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not a confrontation setting condition is satisfied. Here, the confrontation setting condition is satisfied in the initial state. More specifically, the first game after changing the setting, the first game after clearing the RAM, the first game after defeating in the confrontation state, and the first game after the AT state ends. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403. If not, the confrontation setting process is terminated.

  In step S1403, a confrontation mode setting process is performed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating a table used for setting the confrontation mode. In this embodiment, there are two types of confrontation modes, a normal mode and a chance mode. In the chance mode, the number of games required for the lap is less than in the normal mode (from the initial state to the confrontation state), it is easier to shift to the point-specific B state than in the normal mode, and the pseudo BB lottery than in the normal mode It is easier to win. In the table shown in FIG. 15A, the chance mode setting probability is set higher as the setting value increases. For example, in setting 1 where the player's advantage is the lowest, the chance mode setting probability is 20% (the remaining 80% is in the normal mode), but in setting 6 where the player's advantage is relatively highest, the chance is The mode setting probability is as high as 50% (the remaining 50% is the normal mode).

  In step S1405, a precursor start zone setting process is performed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a table used for setting the precursor start zone. In the present embodiment, the number of games in circulation is defined as zones by dividing them within a certain range, and zones 1 to 12 are shown in FIG. In step S1405, a zone is set for transition to the precursor state (true precursor state and false precursor state) with a lottery probability according to the confrontation mode.

  First, the setting of the true sign state will be described. Only one zone among a plurality of zones is set as the zone that shifts to the true precursor state. In the table of FIG. 15B, when the confrontation mode is the normal mode, any one of the zones 6 to 12 (the number of games in circulation is 201 or more) is set, whereas in the chance mode, the zone is set. One of 2 to 4 (the number of games in circulation is 1 to 150) is set. For this reason, the number of games required until the confrontation state is smaller in the chance mode.

  Next, the setting of the false precursor state will be described. The zone that shifts to the false precursor state is set by lottery for each of a plurality of zones. In the table of FIG. 15B, when the confrontation mode is the normal mode, each of the zones 3 to 11 (the number of games being circulated is 51 to 499) may be set as a false omen start zone. In this case, only zone 3 (the number of lap games is 51 to 100) may be set as the false precursor start zone. As a result of the lottery, there may be a case where a plurality of zones to be shifted to the false precursor state are set, or only one zone is set. Further, since the state transitions to the confrontation state and returns to the initial state after the transition to the true precursor state, the true precursor state is the last precursor state among the precursor states that shift during the lap. For this reason, the zone after the zone that shifts to the true precursor state may be excluded from the target of the zone that shifts the false precursor state.

  In step S1407, a start game in a precursor state is set for each zone set in step S1405, and the confrontation setting process ends. In this process, for example, when the zone 6 is set as the zone to shift to the false precursor state, the start game in the false precursor state is set from the range of 201 to 250. When the zone 4 is set as the zone to shift to the true sign state, the start game in the true sign state is set from the range of 101 to 150. In addition, although the lottery probability of the start game with respect to the zone is equal, the probability may be biased.

  The confrontation setting process shown in FIG. 14 is configured to select a zone once and then select a start game from within the zone. However, the present invention is not limited to a configuration using a zone, and a transition is made to a precursor state. Any configuration may be used as long as the start game is selected.

  Next, details of the point-specific B state transition lottery process (step S1207) in the various lottery processes of FIG. 12 will be described using FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing the flow of the point-specific B state transition lottery process (step S1207) in FIG.

  First, in step S1501, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a normal state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1503. Otherwise, the point-specific B state transition lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the specific combination is won internally. Here, the specific combination is the condition devices 2 to 5 (small combinations 1 to 4). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1505. If not, the point-specific B state transition lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1505, a lottery process for shifting to the point-specific B state is executed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 16B is a diagram showing a table used for the lottery for shifting to the point-specific B state. For example, if the condition device 2 (small role 1, watermelon) is won internally, if the confrontation mode is the normal mode, it will be elected with a probability of 3/100 (transition to the point specialization B state), and the confrontation mode will be a chance If it is a mode, it wins with a probability of 50/100 (transition to the point-specific B state). And when winning, a point specialization B state schedule flag is set to ON. Thereafter, the point-specific B state transition lottery process is terminated.

  Next, details of the AT related process (step S1209) in the various lottery processes of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of the AT related processing (step S1209) in FIG.

  First, in step S1601, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a confrontation state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1603. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether a specific combination (condition devices 2 to 5 (small combinations 1 to 4)) has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1605, the acquisition lottery process for the item “Destroy 1 item” is executed using the table shown in FIG. In this table, a small role 3 (strong cherry) with a probability of 1% if a small role 1 (watermelon) is won internally, and a 1% probability if a small role 2 (weak cherry) is won internally. In the case of winning internally, the process of acquiring the item “Destroy 1 item” is executed with a probability of 100%, and when winning a small role 4 (chance), the probability is 13%. In addition, when the number of possession of the “one destruction” item has already reached the upper limit, the “one destruction” item is not acquired. Further, when the confrontation between the protagonist character and the enemy character has started in the confrontation state, the confrontation result is determined in the confrontation result lottery process (step S1615) executed prior to the confrontation state. This confrontation result is rewritten instead of the process of acquiring the item. Specifically, if the defeat of the main character is included in one of the three games, this one time is rewritten as the victory of the main character. As a result, when the confrontation result is that the hero character wins in all three games, the AT state schedule flag is turned on, and the number of AT remaining games is set by lottery. The lottery for the number of AT remaining games is the same as the lottery for the number of AT remaining games in a contest result lottery process described later.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state is five. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1609; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1613.

  In step S1609, it is determined whether or not the “destruction rate UP” item is possessed. If it does not possess the “defeat rate UP” item, the process proceeds to step S1611. If possessed, the process proceeds to step S1613.

  In step S1611, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state, and the process proceeds to step S1613.

  In step S <b> 1613, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of games remaining in the confrontation state is four. This condition is a condition that is established in the game immediately before the start of the confrontation effect (the number of confrontation state remaining games starts from 3) by the hero character and the enemy character. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1615, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1617.

  In step S1615, a confrontation result lottery process is executed. In this process, a lottery is executed as to whether or not the hero character wins for each of the three games. The probability of winning (defeat rate) of this hero character is 50% as an initial value, but 6% is added as a basic extra for each item of “defeat rate UP”, and the table shown in FIG. Defeat rate is added by using. For example, if there is an item “Destruction rate? UP”, the probability of 50% is 6% (basic surplus 6% + the surplus by table 0%), and the probability of 50/100 is 11% (basic surplus 6) % + Extra 5% from the table) is added to the destruction rate. Based on the added destruction rate, a lottery is executed as to whether or not the hero character wins for each of the three games. If the result of the previous game is a loss, the lottery for the subsequent game may not be performed.

  Also, if there is one “Breakdown” item, the hero character's victory is confirmed instead of performing a lottery for one game. In other words, if there are three “Breakdown” items, it is determined that the main character will win without performing a lottery in all three games, and the transition to the AT state is ensured.

  When a confrontation result in which the main character wins in all three games is obtained by the above processing, the AT state schedule flag is set to ON, and the number of AT remaining games is determined using the table of FIG. Lottery and setting.

  In step S1617, it is determined whether or not the AT state schedule flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the AT-related processing is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1619.

  In step S1619, AT direct hitting lottery processing is executed using the table of FIG. Here, apart from the lottery process in step S1615, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state is executed. In the table of FIG. 18D, for example, when the set value is 1, the lottery is won with a probability of 1/7500, and when the set value is 6, the lottery is won with a probability of 1/1000. If the lottery here is won, and if the confrontation result is determined in the confrontation result lottery process (step S1615), the contest result is rewritten to all wins of the main character, and the AT state schedule flag is set to ON. At the same time, the number of AT remaining games is drawn and set using the table of FIG. 18C (similar to the case where the AT state schedule flag is set to ON in step S1615). On the other hand, if the confrontation result has not yet been determined, the process is executed so that the main character wins all the victory (for example, up to the upper limit number of items of “1 destruction”).

  In step S1621, which proceeds when the effect state is not the confrontation state in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1623; otherwise, this AT-related process is terminated.

  In step S1623, a pseudo BB lottery process is executed using the table of FIG. According to this table, the lottery is won with a probability of 1/500 when the confrontation mode is the normal mode and with a probability of 1/100 when the confrontation mode is the chance mode. In the case of winning, the pseudo BB state schedule flag is set to ON, and it becomes possible to shift to the pseudo BB state in a later game.

  In step S1625, it is determined whether or not the specific combination (condition devices 2 to 5 (small combinations 1 to 4)) has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1627; otherwise, this AT-related process is terminated.

  In step S1627, the number of AT remaining games is added and a lottery process is executed using the table shown in FIG. In this table, for example, when a small combination 1 (watermelon) is won internally, the addition is performed with a probability of 1/13. Also, as the number of additional games at that time, 20 is set at a probability of 9/100, 30 is set at a probability of 70/100, 50 is set at a probability of 20/100, and 100 is set at a probability of 1/100.

  Next, details of the state update process (step S117) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the state update process (step S117) in FIG.

  First, in step S1A01 executed first, a point acquisition process is executed. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A03, RT is updated. As described above, in the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the RT and the gaming state have a one-to-one relationship. Therefore, when the RT is updated, the gaming state is also updated.

  In step S1A05, it is determined whether or not the effect state is an initial state. If the state is the initial state, the process proceeds to step S1A07. If the state is not the initial state, the process proceeds to step S1A09.

  In step S1A07, initial state processing is executed. Here, the effect state is set to the point special A state, and 30 is set to the value of the point special A state remaining game number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1A35.

  In step S1A09, it is determined whether or not the performance state is the point specialization A state. If the point specialization A state, the process proceeds to step S1A11, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A13.

  In step S1A11, the point specialization A state process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1A35. Details of the point specialization A state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A13, it is determined whether or not the performance state is a normal state. If it is the normal state, the process proceeds to step S1A15, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A17.

  In step S1A15, normal state processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1A35. Details of the normal state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A17, it is determined whether or not the performance state is a point-specific B state. If the point-specific B state, the process proceeds to step S1A19, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A21.

  In step S1A19, the point specialization B state process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1A35. Details of the point-specific B state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A21, it is determined whether or not the performance state is a precursor state. If it is a precursor state, the process proceeds to step S1A23, and if it is not a precursor state, the process proceeds to step S1A25.

  In step S1A23, a precursor state process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1A35. Details of the precursor state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A25, it is determined whether or not the production state is a confrontation state. If it is a confrontation state, the process proceeds to step S1A27, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A29.

  In step S1A27, a confrontation state process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1A35. Details of the confrontation state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A29, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT state. If it is the AT state, the process proceeds to step S1A31, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1A33.

  In step S1A31, AT state processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1A35. Details of the AT state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A33, a pseudo BB state process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1A35. Details of the pseudo BB state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A35, a state update command transmission preparation (information transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9) including information related to the gaming state, RT, and effect state is executed, and this state updating process is terminated.

  Next, details of the point acquisition process (step S1A01) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the point acquisition process (step S1A01) in FIG.

  First, in step S1B01 executed first, it is determined whether or not a point acquisition condition is satisfied. The point acquisition conditions here are conditions established in the normal state, the point-specific A state, the point-specific B state, and the precursor state. However, even in the normal state, the point acquisition condition is not satisfied even in the normal state for a game that is started in a state where the accumulated points exceed 1000 (a game in which the item acquisition effect is executed). If this point acquisition condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1B03. Otherwise, this point acquisition process is terminated.

  In step S1B03, a point acquisition lottery process is executed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 20B is a diagram showing a table used for the lottery for determining the value of the acquired points. For example, if you do not win any of the condition devices in the normal state (in the case of a loss), you get 0 points with a probability of 90%, 5 points with a probability of 9%, Earn 10 points with probability. The acquired point value is added to the accumulated points. In this description, points acquired in one game are referred to as acquisition points, and the total of acquisition points during the lap is referred to as accumulated points.

  In step S1B05, preparation for transmitting the acquired point command (transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9) is executed. This command includes information on the value of acquired points and the production state. Thereafter, this point acquisition process is terminated.

  Next, details of the point specialization A state process (step S1A11) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization A state process (step S1A11) in FIG.

  First, in step S1C01 to be executed first, the value of the point-specific A state remaining game number is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1C03.

  In step S1C03, it is determined whether or not the value of the point-specific A state remaining game number is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1C05, and if not, this point specialization A state process is terminated.

  In step S1C05, the effect state is set to the normal state, and this point specialization A state process is terminated.

  Next, details of the normal state process (step S1A15) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of normal state processing (step S1A15) in FIG.

  First, in step S1C11 executed first, it is determined whether or not the point-specific B state schedule flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1C13, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1C17.

  In step S1C13, a point-specific B state setting process is executed. Here, the production state is set to the point-specific B state, and the value of the number of point-specific B state remaining games is set to 5. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1C15.

  In step S1C15, the point-specific B state schedule flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1C17.

  In step S1C17, it is determined whether or not a condition for shifting to the precursor state is satisfied. This transition condition is established by reaching the start game in the precursor state set in the confrontation setting process (FIG. 14). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1C19. Otherwise, the normal state process is terminated.

  In step S1C19, the effect state is set to the precursor state, and one of the values of 1 to 32 is set by lottery (the probability that each value is selected is equal) as the value of the precursor state remaining game number. Thereafter, the normal state process is terminated.

  Next, details of the point-specific B state process (step S1A19) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the point-specific B state process (step S1A19) in FIG.

  First, in step S1C21 to be executed first, the value of the point-specific B state remaining game number is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1C23.

  In step S1C23, it is determined whether or not the value of the point-specific B state remaining game number is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1C25, and if not, this point-specific B state process is terminated.

  In step S1C25, the effect state is set to the normal state, and this point specialization B state process is terminated.

  Next, details of the precursor state process (step S1A23) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the precursor state process (step S1A23) in FIG.

  First, in step S1D01 to be executed first, the value of the number of precursor state remaining games is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1D03.

  In step S1D03, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of precursor state remaining games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1D05, and if not, the precursor state process is terminated.

  In step S1D05, it is determined whether the precursor state is a true precursor state. If it is a true precursor state, the process proceeds to step S1D07, and if it is not a true precursor state (if it is a false precursor state), the process proceeds to step S1D09.

  In step S1D07, the effect state is set to the confrontation state, and 5 is set as the value of the number of remaining confrontation state games. Thereafter, the precursor state process is terminated.

  In step S1D09, the effect state is set to the normal state, and the precursor state process is terminated.

  Next, details of the confrontation state process (step S1A27) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the confrontation state process (step S1A27) in FIG.

  First, in step S1E01, which is executed first, the value of the number of remaining battle states is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1E03.

  In step S1E03, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of remaining games in the battle state is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1E05. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1E13.

  In step S1E05, it is determined whether or not the AT state schedule flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1E07, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1E11.

  In step S1E07, the effect state is set to the AT state, and the process proceeds to step S1E09.

  In step S1E09, the AT state schedule flag is set to OFF, and this confrontation state process ends.

  In step S1E11, the production state is set to the initial state, and this confrontation state process is terminated.

  In step S1E13, which proceeds when the value of the remaining number of games in the confrontation state is not 0 in step S1E03, based on the confrontation result (set in the AT-related processing in FIG. 17), whether or not the main character has been defeated in the confrontation effect being executed Determined. The value of the number of games for the 3 times of confrontation and the number of games remaining in the confrontation state corresponds to 3 for the first game, 2 for the second game, and 1 for the third game. The confrontation results include information on the wins and losses of the three confrontations. Therefore, it is determined how many games are currently played from the value of the current number of remaining games in the confrontation state, and the corresponding win / loss is derived from the confrontation results to determine whether or not the main character has lost. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1E11. If not, the confrontation state process is terminated.

  Next, details of the AT state process (step S1A31) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state process (step S1A31) in FIG.

  First, in step S1F01 executed first, the value of the AT remaining game number is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1F03.

  In step S1F03, it is determined whether or not the pseudo BB state schedule flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F05. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1F11.

  In step S1F05, it is determined whether or not the pseudo BB symbol has stopped. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F07. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1F11.

  In step S1F07, the effect state is set to the pseudo BB state, and the process proceeds to step S1F09.

  In step S1F09, the pseudo BB state schedule flag is set to OFF, and the number of pseudo BB state remaining games is a predetermined value (50 for pseudo BB1, 20 for pseudo BB2, see FIGS. 5 and 7B). Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1F09.

  In step S1F09, the pseudo BB state schedule flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1F11.

  In step S1F11, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT remaining game number is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F13; otherwise, the AT state process is terminated.

  In step S1F13, the effect state is set to the initial state, and this AT state process is terminated.

  Next, details of the pseudo BB state process (step S1A33) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo BB state process (step S1A33) in FIG.

  First, in step S1F21 executed first, the value of the number of remaining pseudo BB states is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1F23.

  In step S1F23, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of pseudo BB state remaining games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F25; otherwise, the pseudo BB state process is terminated.

  In step S1F25, the effect state is set to the AT state, and this pseudo BB state process is terminated.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 25B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 25C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301, various initial settings are performed. This initial setting is executed when the power is turned on. In this process, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively. The production state of the first sub control unit 400 is set to the initial state.

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

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

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

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, the process of expanding the effect data and setting the device data in the effect execution area provided in the RAM 408, the process of setting the effect data in the effect reservation area provided in the RAM 408, and the received command Based on the information included in the command, the production data is set or the control process is executed. In some cases, the production data set in the production reservation area and the device data set in the production execution area are updated (overwritten) with other data. In this case, the effect content is changed based on the overwritten data. Details of the effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, the control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the speakers 272 and 277, and the acquired control data is output to the sound source IC 418, thereby causing the sound effect to be executed.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, the control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the various lamps 420, and the acquired control data is output to the drive circuit 422, thereby causing the lamp effect to be executed.

  In step S315, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S309. For example, the control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the shutter 163, and the acquired control data is output to the drive circuit 424, thereby causing the shutter 163 to execute the effect.

  In step S317, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309 is performed. For example, if there is device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the effect image display device 157, preparation is made for transmitting this device data to the second sub-control unit 500, and the process returns to step S303.

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

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 25A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, the device data is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, the production random number is updated, and the like.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, an information acquisition / update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3003. In the first sub-control unit 400, various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 300. In this information acquisition / update process, information included in the various commands (RT, gaming state, production state, accumulated points, earned points, items And the order of acquisition, the number of AT remaining games, the number of AT extra games, etc.) are acquired as appropriate, and these pieces of information are stored (updated). In the first sub-control unit 400, various effects are executed based on these pieces of information. In addition, when a power recovery command is transmitted from the main control unit 300, information on the gaming state and the performance state is updated based on information included in the power recovery command, but the performance state is a point-specific A state. Only when information indicating this is received, the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 is updated to the normal state instead of the point-specific A state. For this reason, if a power interruption / recovery occurs when the main controller 300 and the first sub controller 400 are in the point-specific A state, the main controller 300 and the first sub controller 400 after the power recovery. The production state is inconsistent. It should be noted that the effect state does not match until the effect state of the main control unit 300 subsequently shifts to the normal state.

  In step S3003, display point management processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S3005. Details of this display point management processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3005, display item management processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S3007. Details of this display item management processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3007, navigation related display processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S3009. For example, when the production state is the AT state, the number of AT remaining games and the number of additional AT games are displayed and the number of medals acquired in that state is displayed. In addition, if the condition devices 7 to 12 are internally won, an effect of notifying the correct operation sequence is set. If the condition device 1 is internally won while the pseudo BB state schedule flag is on, this pseudo BB is set. An effect that prompts the player to stop the combination corresponding to the state schedule flag is set. Furthermore, when the AT state is changed to the pseudo BB state, if the internal winning is performed in the condition devices 7 to 12, an effect of notifying the correct operation order is set and the medal acquisition is continued from the AT state. The number is displayed. Thus, in the present embodiment, the number of acquired medals is displayed through the AT state and the pseudo BB state. In the pseudo BB state, the value of the pseudo BB state remaining game number is displayed instead of the AT remaining game number, and the AT remaining game number is not subtracted.

  In step S3009, other effect setting processing is executed, and this effect control process is terminated. Here, for example, a process of displaying a background or appropriately executing an effect according to the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 is executed. In this process, if the display point has reached 1000 when all the reels are stopped, 1000 is subtracted from the display point, and a display indicating that the right to acquire the item in the next game is obtained (for example, A process of executing “roulette × 1”) is included. In the confrontation state, a process of executing a confrontation effect based on the confrontation result is included. In addition, when displaying the background according to the production state in this process, if the production state of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match, the production state of the first sub-control unit 400 is adjusted. The background is displayed.

  Next, details of the display point management process (step S3003) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the display point management process (step S3003) in FIG.

  First, in step S3101 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not an acquisition point command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3103, it is determined whether or not the rendering states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent (the main control unit 300 is in the point specialization A state and the first sub control unit 400 is in the normal state). Is done. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3107.

  In step S3105, a point acquisition lottery process is executed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 27B is a diagram showing a table used for the lottery for determining the value of the acquired points. In addition, this table is the same as the part used when the production state is the normal state in the table shown in FIG. For example, if none of the condition devices are internally won (in the case of a loss), 90 points are obtained with 0%, 9% with 5 points, and 1% with 10%. Earn points. The lottery process may be executed by the main control unit 300. For example, when the production state of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 becomes inconsistent, the acquisition points that the main control unit 300 sends to the first sub control unit 400 are derived separately from the normal acquisition points. However, this value may be used in the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S3107, the value of the acquired point is added to the display point, and the process proceeds to step S3121. The acquired points added here use the value of the acquired points included in the acquired point command as it is, but select the case where the production states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent in step S3105. Value is used. The display points are points displayed on the effect image display device 157.

  In step S3111 which proceeds when the information on the acquired points cannot be obtained in step S3101, it is determined whether or not an item addition command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3121.

  In step S3113, the value of the accumulated points included in the item addition command is set as the value of the display points, and the process proceeds to step S3121. In addition, when the value of the accumulated point and the display point is in a mismatched state, it is eliminated by this processing.

  In step S3121, it is determined whether a condition for displaying a display point is satisfied. This condition is established when the presentation state of the first sub-control unit 400 is any one of an initial state, a point-specific A state, a normal state, a point-specific B state, a precursor state, and a confrontation state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3123. Otherwise, the display point management process is terminated.

  In step S3123, processing for displaying the value of the display point is executed, and this display point management processing is terminated.

  Next, details of the display item management process (step S3005) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the display item management process (step S3005) in FIG.

  First, in step S3201, which is executed first, it is determined whether an item addition command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3211.

  In step S3203, the information on the item currently possessed is updated based on the information included in the item addition command, and the process advances to step S3205.

  In step S3205, it is determined whether or not the value of the display point is greater than 0 or there is a display of “roulette × 1”. If any one of these conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207. Otherwise, the display item management process is terminated.

  In step S3207, an item acquisition effect setting process is executed, and the display item management process is terminated. Details of the item acquisition effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3211 which proceeds when it is determined in step S3201 that item addition information has not been obtained, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3213; otherwise, the display item management process ends.

  In step S3213, it is determined whether the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state is four. When the main control unit 300 is in the confrontation state, the internal winning command includes information on the value of the remaining state of the confrontation state, and the value of the number of remaining confrontation state games in the game immediately before the confrontation effect is 4 That is, the above determination is to determine whether or not the current game is a game immediately before the confrontation effect. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3215; This display item management process is terminated.

  In step S3215, an effect that uses the “destruction rate UP” item among the displayed items is set. Specifically, all the displayed “destruction rate UP” items are erased, and an effect is displayed that displays the probability of winning the enemy character (the confrontation result determined in the AT-related process in FIG. 17). Note that the above-mentioned effect is not set when the “defeat rate UP” item is not displayed.

  In step S3217, the item information (owned item and display item) stored in the RAM 408 is cleared, and the display item management process is terminated.

  Next, details of the item acquisition effect setting process (step S3207) in the display item management process of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the item acquisition effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG.

  First, in step S3301, which is executed first, the item currently displayed on the effect image display 157 is compared with information on the item currently held, and the process proceeds to step S3303.

  In step S3303, it is determined whether or not there is a difference between both items as a result of the comparison in step S3301. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3311.

  In step S3305, an item acquisition effect resulting from the fact that no additional item has been obtained is set, and the item acquisition effect setting process ends.

  In step S3311, it is determined whether there is one item difference as a result of the comparison in step S3301. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise (when there are a plurality of item differences), the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3313, an item acquisition effect indicating that an item has been obtained is set, and the item acquisition effect setting process ends. When an item is acquired during normal game progression (acquired in step S1321 in FIG. 13A), the acquired item information is added to the possessed item information included in the item addition command. Since this information is not reflected in the displayed item, only one newly acquired item is different from the information of the possessed item. From the above, when the displayed item and the information of the currently possessed item are compared and only one newly acquired is different, the newly acquired item is added in step S3313. Effect (item acquisition effect) is set. If the number of items held reaches the upper limit, an item addition command is transmitted, but there is no newly acquired item, so there is no difference even if the above comparison is performed. In this case, an effect that is the same aspect as the item acquisition effect and in which no item is finally added is set (step S3305).

  In step S3321, it is determined whether there are a plurality of different items as a result of the comparison in step S3301. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3321, it is determined whether the performance state is a confrontation state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3323.

  In step S 3323, it is determined whether or not the “destruction rate UP” item that is not displayed on the effect image display device 157 is possessed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3325; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3313.

  In step S3325, an item acquisition effect for adding the oldest item among the “destroy rate UP” items not yet displayed among the possessed items is set, and the item acquisition effect setting process is terminated. When the power interruption / recovery is performed due to the end of business hours or the like, the main control unit 300 restores the information of the possessed item (step S1011 in FIG. 10), but the first sub control unit 400 Information about the displayed item is erased from the RAM 408. When a new item is acquired in this state, the item displayed on the effect image display device 157 and the possessed item information included in the item addition command may be different for a plurality of items including the newly acquired item. There is sex. In this way, when the displayed item and the information of the possessed item are compared with each other except for the newly acquired item (No in step S3311), The item acquisition effect for adding the oldest item among the “defeat rate UP” items not yet displayed is set (step S3325). If the item “defeat rate UP” is not possessed, an item acquisition effect for adding a newly acquired item is set (step S3313). However, since the item to be acquired is different from the normal state when the production state is the confrontation state (steps S1305 and S1315 in FIG. 13), the oldest item among the possessed “destruction rate UP” items If the item acquisition effect is performed, the player may feel uncomfortable. For this reason, when the effect state is a confrontation state, an item acquisition effect for adding a newly acquired item is set (Yes in step S3321).

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 30B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 30C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 30D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 30A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S411, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, when there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

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

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 30A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, the image control process in step S411 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 518. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S421, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 518). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), image overlay and transparency, etc.) are instructed to VDP 516. The VDP 516 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S431. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

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

≪Operation explanation≫
Hereinafter, the features of the above-described slot machine 100 will be described using operation examples.

[From the production state to the normal state via the point-specific A state from the initial state]
Hereinafter, the flow from the initial state to the normal state via the point-specific A state will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an effect that is executed from the initial state to the normal state via the point-specific A state from the initial state.

  The initial state is set in the first game after the setting is changed or after the RAM is cleared (at the start of lap, step S1009 in FIG. 10, step S1101 in FIG. 11). It is also set when the confrontation state or AT state ends (at the start of the next lap, step S1E11 in FIG. 23, step S1F13 in FIG. 24A). FIG. 31A shows an example of the display on the effect image display device 157 when the initial state is set. “0000/1000” in the lower left of the display indicates the accumulated points on the display, and the lower indicates the upper limit of the accumulated points on the display. That is, the display of “0000/1000” indicates that the accumulated points are 0 points. This point is displayed until the confrontation result is displayed in the confrontation state, and is not displayed in the AT state or the pseudo BB state (steps S3121 and S3123 in FIG. 27A). In the present embodiment, a value different from the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 may be displayed as accumulated points on the display due to power interruption and power recovery.

  When the game is started in this state and one game is finished (all reels are stopped), the display on the effect image display device 157 is in the state shown in FIG. During this one game, the number of games to be transferred to the confrontation mode and the precursor state is set (FIG. 14). In FIG. 31 (b), a message indicating that the setting of the confrontation mode has been completed is displayed in the upper part of the screen. Note that at the time of FIG. 31A, the confrontation mode has not been set yet, and a message indicating that the confrontation mode setting has not been completed is displayed at the top of the screen. According to the number of games set here, the state shifts to a precursor state.

  Only one game is set as the initial state, and when the next game is started from the state of FIG. 31B, the state shifts to the point specialization A state (step S1A07 in FIG. 19). FIG. 31 (c) shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when this point-specific A state is set. This point specialization A state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in the normal state (see FIG. 20B), and in FIG. 31C, the points increase from the normal state. A message indicating that it is easy to do is displayed at the top of the screen. When 30 points have elapsed in this point specialization A state, the state shifts to the normal state (step S1C05 in FIG. 21A). FIG. 31D shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when this normal state is set.

[Until the production state changes from the normal state to the point-specific B state or the false precursor state and returns to the normal state]
Hereinafter, the flow from the normal state to the point-specific B state or the false precursor state and the transition to the normal state will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of an effect that is executed until the effect state shifts from the normal state to the point-specific B state or the false precursor state and returns to the normal state.

  The normal state is an effect state where the user mainly stays during the lap. In this production state, points may be obtained based on the internal winning combination and the confrontation mode (see FIG. 20). FIGS. 32A and 32B show an example of the display on the effect image display device 157 when this normal state is set. FIG. 32A is an example of a state where no item is displayed, and FIG. 32B is an example of a state where an item is displayed. From this normal state, the state shifts to a point-specific B state, a false precursor state, or a true precursor state. Among these, the point-specific B state and the false precursor state shift to the normal state again, whereas the true precursor state does not shift to the normal state. Here, the transition to the point-specific B state and the false precursor state will be described.

  In the normal state, a lottery for shifting to the point-specific B state is executed based on the internal winning combination and the confrontation mode (FIG. 16), and when this is won, the state shifts to the point-specific B state (FIG. 21 (b)). ) Step S1C13). FIGS. 32C and 32D show an example of the display on the effect image display device 157 when the point-specific B state is set. FIG. 32C is an example of a state where no item is displayed, and FIG. 32D is an example of a state where an item is displayed. This point-specific B state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in the normal state (see FIG. 20B), and in FIGS. 32C and 32D, the point is in the normal state. A message indicating that the state is more likely to increase is displayed above the screen. When this point-specific B state has elapsed for 5 games, the normal state is entered (step S1C25 in FIG. 21C).

  Further, in the normal state, when the number of start games in the false precursor state that has already been set is reached, the number of games in the false precursor state (the number of remaining precursor states) is set and the state transitions to the false precursor state (FIG. 21B). ) Step S1C19). FIGS. 32 (e) and 32 (f) show examples of display of the effect image display device 157 when this false precursor state is set. Note that FIG. 32E is an example of a state where no item is displayed, and FIG. 32F is an example of a state where an item is displayed. This false precursor state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in the normal state (see FIG. 20B). In FIGS. 32 (e) and 32 (f), a message indicating the sign state is displayed on the upper right in the screen. This screen is the same screen as the true precursor state, and is configured such that the type of precursor state cannot be identified (or is difficult to identify) by this screen alone. This false precursor state shifts to a normal state when the set number of games has elapsed (step S1D09 in FIG. 22).

[Acquisition of items when the production state is the normal state]
Hereinafter, the flow of item acquisition in the case where the effect state is the normal state will be described using FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an item acquisition effect when the effect state is the normal state.

  In the normal state, when the total number of points reaches a predetermined number (1000 in this embodiment), lottery of acquired items is executed in exchange for the predetermined number of total points (Yes route in step S1303 in FIG. 13A). An effect indicating this is executed (item acquisition effect, step S3207 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29). FIGS. 33A to 33F show examples of changes due to this item acquisition effect.

  First, FIG. 33A shows that the accumulated points on the display have reached 1000 in the normal state. When all the reels stop in this state, as shown in FIG. 33B, 1000 is subtracted from the accumulated points on the display, and “Roulette × 1” indicating that the right to acquire the item is obtained in the next game. Is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.

  Subsequently, by operating the start lever 135 for starting the game, the display of “roulette × 1” shown in FIG. 33 (b) is displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 33 (c). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), a roulette effect is executed in which one is selected from the three categories of “Destroy 1”, “Destroy rate? UP”, and “Chance”. Furthermore, when all the reels are stopped, an effect in which one of the options is determined is executed. FIG. 33 (e) shows an example of displaying that the “defeat rate small UP” item has been acquired. Also, FIG. 33 (f) shows that a display about the item acquired in the next game is added.

  In FIG. 33D, “Destroy 1 body” and “Destroy rate? UP” indicate the possibility of acquisition for the item of the same name. Further, the display of “chance” indicates the possibility of acquisition of some item. When the number of items reaches the upper limit and cannot be acquired, an effect that the item cannot be acquired is executed after this “chance” is selected. That is, what is displayed as an option at the time of item acquisition effect is not limited to the one indicating the item of the same name, for example, it indicates the presence or absence of acquisition such as “hit” “out of” Also good.

  In addition, as described above, there are cases where the normal state shifts to the point-specific B state or the precursor state, and more points may be acquired, but the item cannot be acquired in the point-specific B state or the precursor state. It has become. For this reason, for example, a situation may occur in which the point is shifted from the point-specific B state (or precursor state) to the normal state when the accumulated points are 2000 or more, but only one item can be acquired per game. Yes. For example, when the accumulated points are 2000 or more, the item acquisition process is executed continuously for two games.

[Until the production state transitions from the normal state to the true sign state and transitions to the confrontation state]
Hereinafter, the flow from the normal state to the true sign state and the transition to the confrontation state will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of effects that are executed until the effect state shifts from the normal state to the true sign state and shifts to the confrontation state.

  FIG. 34 (a) shows an example of the display on the effect image display device 157 when this normal state is set. In the normal state, when the number of start games in the true warning state that has already been set is reached, the number of games in the true warning state (the number of remaining remaining warning signs) is set and the state shifts to the true warning state (see FIG. 21B). Step S1C19). FIG. 34 (b) shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when this true sign state is set. This true sign state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in the normal state (see FIG. 20B). In FIG. 34 (b), a message indicating a precursor state is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Note that this screen is the same screen as the false precursor state, and is configured such that the type of precursor state cannot be identified (or is difficult to identify) by this screen alone. This true sign state shifts to a confrontation state when the set number of games has elapsed (step S1D07 in FIG. 22). FIG. 34 (c) shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when this confrontation state is set.

[About item acquisition effects during confrontation]
Hereinafter, the flow of item acquisition when the production state is the confrontation state will be described with reference to FIGS. The figure is a diagram showing an example of the item acquisition effect when the effect state is the confrontation state.

  In the confrontation state, an effect indicating that the game has shifted to the confrontation state is executed in the first game, but if there is a cumulative point remaining in this game, an item is acquired in exchange for this (see FIG. 13A). In step S1313, Yes), an effect indicating this (item acquisition effect, step S3207 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29) is executed. Since there is no route for shifting from the confrontation state to the normal state, and item acquisition in the normal state is not performed during the lap, 130 points are wasted. For this reason, in this embodiment, the structure which can acquire an item in exchange for the remaining point which does not reach 1000 points in a normal state is employ | adopted.

  First, FIG. 35 (a) shows that there are 130 accumulated points on the display in the game (true sign state) immediately before the transition to the confrontation state. Subsequently, by operating the start lever 135 at the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the accumulated points on the display are set to 0, and the “defeat 1 body”, “defeat rate? UP”, “defeat rate small UP” The roulette effect in which one of the three is selected is executed. Furthermore, when all the reels are stopped, an effect in which one of the options is determined is executed. FIG. 35C shows an example of displaying that the item “Destroy rate? UP” has been acquired. In addition, about the content of the item acquisition effect here, it is good also as the same aspect as the item acquisition effect in a normal state, and a different aspect may be sufficient.

  The above is the effect executed in the first game in the confrontation state. In the second game, if the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed, an effect using this item is executed (FIGS. 35D to 35F). On the other hand, when the “defeat rate UP” item is not displayed, the confrontation effect starts (FIG. 35 (g)).

[About using items during confrontation]
Hereinafter, the flow of item use in the case where the production state is the confrontation state will be described with reference to FIGS. The figure is a diagram showing an example of the item use effect when the effect state is the confrontation state.

  In the confrontation state, when the “defeat rate UP” item is possessed, an effect using the “defeat rate UP” item (item use effect) is executed in the second game (Yes in step S3213 in FIG. 28). . First, by operating the start lever 135 for starting the game of the second game in the confrontation state, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), a message “Destroy UP Challenge” is displayed at the top of the screen. Further, when all the reels are stopped, a message “please press the button!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (e). The winning probability (destruction rate) of the hero character by the “destruction rate UP” item is displayed, and the “destruction rate UP” item is deleted. FIG. 35 (f) shows that the victory probability (destruction rate) of the main character is 72% due to the “destruction rate UP” item. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example in which the destruction rate is displayed by the above button operation, and may be configured to display the destruction rate without requiring such an operation. The operation means used as the button operation may be used for the progress of the game, or may be an operation means provided for the production regardless of the progress of the game.

  The confrontation effect is started from the next game of the game in which the item use effect is executed. If the item “Defeat rate UP” is not displayed at the end of the first game of the confrontation effect, the item use effect is not executed and the confrontation effect starts from the second game (FIG. 35 (g)). Is started.

[About all wins in the confrontation during confrontation]
Hereinafter, the case where all the wins in the confrontation effect in the confrontation state will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing an example in the case of winning all the confrontation effects.

  In the confrontation state, a lottery for determining whether or not the main character wins the enemy character is executed (step S1615 in FIG. 17), and a confrontation effect based on the lottery result is executed (step S3009 in FIG. 26). Note that the “defeat rate UP” item and the “defeat 1 body” item make it easier for the hero character to win and shift to the AT state (see the process in step S1615 in FIG. 17).

  FIG. 36A shows an example at the start of the first game of the confrontation effect, and FIG. 36B shows an example when winning the first game of the confrontation effect. At this time, in the lower right corner of the screen of FIG. 36 (b), characters “1st body defeat” indicating that the first game has been won are displayed. The display of this character is maintained until the end of the confrontation effect.

  FIG. 36 (c) shows an example at the start of the second game of the confrontation effect, and FIG. 36 (d) shows an example when winning the second game of the confrontation effect. At this time, in the lower right corner of the screen of FIG. 36 (d), a character “2nd body destruction” indicating that the second game has been won is displayed. The display of this character is maintained until the end of the confrontation effect.

  FIG. 36E shows an example at the start of the third game of the confrontation effect, and FIG. 36F shows an example when winning the third game of the confrontation effect. At this time, in the lower right corner of the screen of FIG. 36 (f), a character “3rd body defeat” indicating that the third game has been won is displayed. The display of this character is maintained until the end of the confrontation effect.

  When the confrontation effect is all wins, the AT state schedule flag is set to ON when the contest result is drawn in advance. As a result, the game shifts to the AT state from the next game where all wins have been made in the confrontation effect (Yes in step S1E05 in FIG. 23). FIG. 36G shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when the AT state is set.

[About the case of defeating the confrontation in the confrontation state]
Hereinafter, the case where the confrontation effect in the confrontation state is defeated will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example in the case of defeating the confrontation effect.

  In the confrontation state, a lottery for determining whether or not the main character wins the enemy character is executed (step S1615 in FIG. 17), and a confrontation effect based on the lottery result is executed (step S3009 in FIG. 26).

  FIG. 37 (a) shows an example at the start of the first game of the confrontation effect, and FIG. 37 (b) shows an example when the game is defeated in the first game of the confrontation effect. As in the example of FIG. 36, when the confrontation effect is fully won, the state shifts to the AT state, but when the main character is defeated in the confrontation effect, the next game is shifted to the initial state (step S1E11 in FIG. 23). FIG. 37 (c) shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when the initial state is set. When transitioning to the initial state, various settings are executed, and the next round starts.

[Transition from AT state to pseudo-BB or initial state]
Hereinafter, the flow from the AT state to the pseudo BB state or the initial state will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing an example of effects executed before the transition from the AT state to the pseudo BB state or the initial state.

  In the AT state, if the condition devices 7 to 12 (overlapping roles of the small roles 6 to 8) are internally won, the correct push order is notified (step S3007 in FIG. 26), so that the player has more profit. It can be acquired. FIG. 38A shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when this AT state is set. In the example of FIG. 38 (a), a state in which the right and left middle correct push order is notified using three numbers is shown. In the lower left of the screen, the number of remaining games in the AT state and the number of games in the AT state up to the present are displayed. In the lower right of the screen, earned after shifting to the AT state in this lap. The number of medals is displayed. The AT state shifts to the initial state when the AT remaining game count becomes 0 (step S1F13 in FIG. 24). FIG. 38 (c) shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when the initial state is set. Note that the AT remaining game number may be added (step S1627 in FIG. 17).

  Further, in the AT state, a lottery that enables the transition to the pseudo BB state is executed (step S1623 in FIG. 17). When the lottery is won, the pseudo BB state schedule flag is set to ON, and an effect that prompts the player to stop the re-gamer 2 or the re-gamer 3 that is the pseudo BB symbol is executed (step S3007 in FIG. 26). Then, when the symbol of the re-game player 2 or the re-game player 3 is stopped, the state shifts to the pseudo BB state (step S1F07 in FIG. 24A).

  In the pseudo BB state, in the same way as the AT state, when the condition devices 7 to 12 (overlapping roles of the small roles 6 to 8) are internally won, the correct push order is notified, and the player can acquire more profits. (Step S3007 in FIG. 26). FIG. 38B shows an example of display on the effect image display device 157 when the pseudo BB state is set. In the example of FIG. 38 (b), a state is shown in which the right and left middle correct push order is notified using three numbers. In the lower left of the screen, the number of remaining games in the pseudo BB state and the number of elapsed games in the pseudo BB state up to the present are displayed. In the lower right corner of the screen, the number of acquired medals is displayed continuously from the AT state. There are two types of pseudo BB states: a pseudo BB1 state that is shifted by the re-game player 2 and a pseudo BB2 state that is shifted by the re-game player 3. The pseudo BB1 state transitions to the AT state after 50 games have elapsed, and the pseudo BB2 state transitions to the AT state after 20 games have elapsed (step S1F25 in FIG. 24B).

[About the operation of reflecting the state of the main control unit 300 in the first sub control unit 400]
Hereinafter, operations of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a view showing an operation example of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  As described in the operation examples of FIGS. 31 to 38, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, depending on the points acquired when the performance state is the normal state, the point-specific A state, the point-specific B state, or the precursor state. The accumulated points increase, and the item is acquired in exchange for the accumulated points of a predetermined value (1000 in the embodiment). In the example of FIG. 39 (upper part of the figure), the production state changes from the initial state to the normal state through the point specialization A state, and at the next game where the accumulated points (cumulative P in the figure) reaches 1000, It is shown that an item “UP during destruction rate” is acquired in exchange for the accumulated points (main control: middle UP is added to the possessed item column). In addition, in the next game where the accumulated points reached 1010 (lower part of the figure), the “Destruction rate small UP” item (main control: small UP added in the possession item column) was acquired in exchange for 1000 cumulative points. It has been shown. Here, only 10 accumulated points remain and are used after the next game.

  The above operations are executed in the main control unit 300, but these states are reflected by the first sub control unit 400. First, the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 reflects the effect state of the main control unit 300 (step S1A35 in FIG. 19 and step S3001 in FIG. 26), and the effect states as in the operation examples in FIGS. It becomes a state according to.

  In the first sub control unit 400, the points acquired for each game are added to the display points (step S3107 in FIG. 27A). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 39, the display point and the accumulated point of the main control unit 300 have the same value. By displaying the value of this display point, the player can grasp the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 (step S3123 in FIG. 27A).

  Further, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the main control unit 300 acquires an item, information on the possessed item is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A), and an item acquisition effect and display item are based on this information. Are updated (step S3207 in FIG. 28, step S3313 in FIG. 29). FIG. 39 shows that an item acquisition effect is executed and a display item of the first sub control unit 400 is added in a game in which a possessed item is added in the main control unit 300.

[Handling of points in case of power failure / recovery]
Hereinafter, the operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are diagrams showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 39, the operation of reflecting the state of the main control unit 300 by the first sub control unit 400 has been described. However, when a power interruption / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, while the display point is cleared in the first sub control unit 400. The accumulated points and the display points of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. FIG. 40A shows an example in which power interruption / recovery occurs when the value of the accumulated points is 500. In this case, there is no change in the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure / recovery, but the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure / recovery. In this case, since the display points increase from here, the amount of increase is the same as the cumulative points of the main control unit 300, but the value does not match.

  Thereafter, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on the possessed item is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A), and item acquisition effects and display item updates are executed based on this information. (Step S3207 in FIG. 28, Step S3313 in FIG. 29). FIG. 40A shows that an item acquisition effect is executed and a display item of the first sub-control unit 400 is added in a game in which a possessed item is added in the main control unit 300. Yes. At this time, the value of the accumulated points is reflected in the value of the display points (step S3113 in FIG. 27A). Therefore, from this point, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 and the display points of the first sub control unit 400 coincide. In this case, the item acquisition effect is executed in a state where the display point does not reach 1000.

  Unlike the above example, when power interruption / recovery occurs when the production state is the point-specific A state, the production state is configured to be inconsistent with respect to the production state. Step S3001 in FIG. FIG. 40B shows an example in which a power failure / recovery occurs when the effect state is the point-specific A state and the value of the accumulated points is 500. In this case, there is no change in the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure / recovery, but the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure / recovery. In addition, although the production state of the main control unit 300 remains in the point-specific A state before and after the power interruption and recovery, the production state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal state. ing. In this case, the increase amount of the display points does not reflect the increase amount of the cumulative points of the main control unit 300, and the increase amount is drawn separately (step S3105 in FIG. 27A). FIG. 40B shows that the increase amount of the accumulated points may not match the increase amount of the display points. Specifically, the cumulative points increase from 500 to 20, 200, 0, 0 after power interruption, while the display points increase from 0 to 5, 20, 5, 0. ing. Thereafter, when the production state of the main control unit 300 shifts to the normal state, the production state matches the production state of the first sub-control unit 400. From here, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 are the same as in FIG. And the amount of increase in display points of the first sub-control unit 400 are the same. When the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A), and item acquisition effects and display item updates are executed based on this information ( Step S3207 in FIG. 28 and step S3313 in FIG. 29), the value of the accumulated points is reflected in the value of the display point (step S3113 in FIG. 27A). From this point, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 and the display points of the first sub control unit 400 coincide.

  FIG. 41 shows an example in which a power interruption / recovery occurs immediately after the performance state shifts from the initial state to the point-specific A state. In this example, the accumulated points and display points immediately after power recovery are both zero. In addition, as in FIG. 40B, the effect state of the main control unit 300 remains in the point specialization A state, but the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal state. ing. In this case, similarly to FIG. 40B, the increase amount of the display points does not reflect the increase amount of the cumulative points of the main control unit 300, and the increase amount is drawn separately (step S3105 in FIG. 27A). ). In FIG. 41, it is shown that the increase amount of the cumulative points may not match the increase amount of the display points. Thereafter, when the production state of the main control unit 300 shifts to the normal state, the production state coincides with the production state of the first sub-control unit 400. From here, the main control unit 300 is the same as in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b). And the increase amount of the display points of the first sub-control unit 400 are the same. When the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A), and item acquisition effects and display item updates are executed based on this information ( Step S3207 in FIG. 28 and step S3313 in FIG. 29), the value of the accumulated points is reflected in the value of the display point (step S3113 in FIG. 27A). From this point, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 and the display points of the first sub control unit 400 coincide.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (1)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 42, as a result of power failure / recovery in the state of possessing the item “UP in Destruction Rate” and the state in which this item is displayed, there is possession information of the item “UP in Destruction Rate” in the main control unit 300. However, an example in which this item is not displayed (no display item) is shown.

  Thereafter, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 42, an example in which an item “upper destruction rate UP” item is acquired is shown. In this case, information possessing an item “upper destruction rate” item and an item “upper destruction rate” is transmitted. . In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). Here, when the possessed item and the display item do not match as shown in FIG. 42, the oldest item among the possessed “destruction rate UP” items that are not displayed is displayed (FIG. 42). 29 step S3325). In the example of FIG. 42, an effect is obtained that acquires the “upper defeat rate UP” item that is not displayed yet and is the oldest item among the “upper defeat rate” item and the “lower defeat rate UP” item. It will be. In the example of FIG. 42, it is shown that an item “UP in Destruction Rate” item is added as a display item.

  Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 42, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, the item use effect in the confrontation state is executed in a state where there are an item “UP in the destruction rate” item and an item “UP in the destruction rate” item as possessed items, and an item “UP in the destruction rate” item as the display item. (The item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the item “UP in Destruction Rate” is displayed, the effect of deleting all “Destruction Rate UP” items and displaying the probability (defeat rate) of winning against the enemy character is executed (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 42). Since the destruction rate displayed at this time is derived from the possessed “destruction rate UP” item, the destruction rate also reflects the “destruction rate small UP” item that is not displayed here (FIG. 17). Step S1615). In FIG. 42, an example is shown in which 6% is added to each item of “destruction rate UP” to the initial value of defeat rate 50%, resulting in a defeat rate of 62% in total.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (2)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 43, as a result of a power failure / recovery in a state where the item “UP in the destruction rate” item is held and in a state where this item is displayed, there is possession information of the item “UP in the destruction rate” item in the main control unit 300. However, an example in which this item is not displayed (no display item) is shown.

  Thereafter, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 43, an example of acquiring the “one destruction” item is shown, and in this case, information possessing the “UP destruction” item and the “one destruction” item is transmitted. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). Here, as shown in FIG. 43, when the possessed item and the display item do not match, the oldest item among the possessed “destruction rate UP” items that are not displayed is displayed (FIG. 43). 29 step S3325). In the example of FIG. 43, an effect is obtained in which the item “UP in the Destruction Rate” item, which is not displayed yet and is the oldest item, is executed. In the example of FIG. 43, it is shown that the item “UP in destruction rate” item is added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 43, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, an item use effect in the confrontation state is executed in a state where there are an item “UP during the destruction rate” item and an item “one destruction” item as a possessed item and an item “UP during the destruction rate” item as a display item. Explained (the item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the item “UP in Destruction Rate” is displayed, the effect of deleting all “Destruction Rate UP” items and displaying the probability (defeat rate) of winning against the enemy character is executed (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 43). The destruction rate displayed at this time is derived by the possessed “destruction rate UP” item (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 43 shows an example in which 6% is added to one item of “destruction rate UP” to the initial value of the defeat rate of 50%, resulting in a defeat rate of 56% in total. In this example, since there is an item “Destroy 1”, the victory of the hero character is confirmed in the first battle of the confrontation production.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (3)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 44, as a result of power failure / recovery in the state of having two items “UP in the destruction rate” item and in the state in which these items are displayed, the main control unit 300 possesses the item “UP in the destruction rate” item. An example is shown in which there is information but this item is not displayed (no display item).

  Thereafter, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 44, an example of acquiring the “low destruction rate UP” item is shown, and in this case, information possessing two “upper destruction rate” items and “low destruction rate UP” items is transmitted. Is done. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). Here, when the possessed item and the display item do not match as shown in FIG. 44, the oldest item among the possessed “destruction rate UP” items that are not displayed is displayed (FIG. 44). 29 step S3325). In the example of FIG. 44, an effect is obtained in which the “upper defeat rate UP” item, which is the oldest item that has not yet been displayed, of the “upper defeat rate” item and the “lower defeat rate UP” item is executed. Will be. In the example of FIG. 44, it is shown that the item “UP in Destruction Rate” is added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 44, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, there are two “Up-Damage Rate UP” items and “Low-Destroy Rate UP” items as possession items, and the item use effect in the confrontation state is executed with the “Up-Damage Rate UP” item as the display item. (In the confrontation state, an item acquisition effect may be executed, but here it is omitted for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the item “UP in Destruction Rate” is displayed, all the “Destruction Rate UP” items are deleted, and an effect is displayed that displays the probability (defeat rate) of winning against the enemy character (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 44). The destruction rate displayed at this time is derived from the possession of the “destruction rate UP” item, so the “upper destruction rate” item and the “destruction rate small UP” item that are not displayed here are also reflected. This is the destruction rate (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 44 shows an example in which 6% is added to each item of “destruction rate UP” to the initial value of defeat rate 50%, resulting in a total defeat rate of 68%.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (4)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 45, as a result of a power failure / recovery in a state in which the “Breakdown 1” item and “Burning Rate UP” item are held, and in the state where these items are displayed, Although there is possession information of the “item” and “UP in destruction rate” item, this item is not displayed (no display item is displayed).

  Thereafter, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 45, an example of acquiring the “destruction rate small UP” item is shown. In this case, the “destruction rate low” item, the “destruction rate UP” item, and the “destruction rate small UP” item are possessed. Information is sent. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). Here, when the possessed item and the display item do not match as shown in FIG. 45, the oldest item among the possessed “destruction rate UP” items that are not displayed is displayed (FIG. 45). 29 step S3325). In the example of FIG. 45, an effect is obtained in which the “upper defeat rate UP” item, which is the oldest item that has not yet been displayed, of the “upper defeat rate” item and the “lower defeat rate UP” item is executed. It will be. In the example of FIG. 45, it is shown that the item “UP in Destruction Rate” is added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 45, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, there are “Defeat 1” item, “Up during Destruction Rate” item and “Small Destruction Rate UP” item as possession items, and “Conversion Mode UP” item as display item, The case where an item use effect is executed will be described (the item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of description). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the item “UP in Destruction Rate” is displayed, all the “Destruction Rate UP” items are deleted, and an effect is displayed that displays the probability (defeat rate) of winning against the enemy character (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 45). Since the destruction rate displayed at this time is derived from the possessed “destruction rate UP” item, the destruction rate also reflects the “destruction rate small UP” item that is not displayed here (FIG. 17). Step S1615). FIG. 45 shows an example in which 6% is added to each of the “destruction rate UP” items to 50%, which is the initial value of the defeat rate, resulting in a total defeat rate of 62%. In this example, since there is an item “Destroy 1”, the victory of the hero character is confirmed in the first battle of the confrontation production.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (5)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the rendering states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a view showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 46, as a result of power failure / recovery in the state of possessing the item “Destroy 1” and the state in which this item is displayed, the main control unit 300 has possession information of the item “Destroy 1”. An example in which no item is displayed (no display item) is shown.

  Thereafter, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 46, an example of acquiring the “destruction rate small UP” item is shown, and in this case, information possessing the “destruction one body” item and the “destruction rate small UP” item is transmitted. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). Here, when the possessed item and the display item do not match as shown in FIG. 46, the oldest item among the possessed “destruction rate UP” items that are not displayed is displayed (FIG. 46). 29 step S3325). In the example of FIG. 46, an effect is obtained in which the item “Destroy rate small UP”, which is the oldest item that has not yet been displayed, is acquired. In the example of FIG. 46, it is shown that the item “Destruction rate small UP” is added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 46, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, when there is an item “Defeat 1” and “Small Destruction Rate UP” as possession items, and there is an item “Small Destruction Rate UP” as a display item, the item use effect in the confrontation state is executed. Explained (the item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the “defeat rate small UP” item is displayed, all the “destruction rate UP” items are deleted, and an effect is displayed that displays the probability (defeat rate) of winning the enemy character (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 46). The destruction rate displayed at this time is derived from the possessed “destruction rate UP” item (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 46 shows an example in which 6% is added to one item of “destruction rate UP” to the initial value of defeat rate 50%, resulting in a defeat rate of 56% in total. In this example, since there is an item “Destroy 1”, the victory of the hero character is confirmed in the first battle of the confrontation production.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (6)]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 47, an operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described. FIG. 47 is a view showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 47, as a result of power failure / recovery in the state of possessing the item “UP in Destruction Rate” and when this item is displayed, the main control unit 300 has possession information of the item “UP in Destruction Rate” However, an example in which this item is not displayed (no display item) is shown. In addition, 130 is maintained as the cumulative point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure recovery, while the display point of the first sub control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure recovery. ing.

  In the example of FIG. 47, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state via the true sign state. In the first game in the confrontation state, the main control unit 300 executes a process for acquiring an item when there is a remaining cumulative point (135 in the example of FIG. 47) (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). Information on the possessed item including the item information is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 47, an example is shown in which an item “Destroy rate? UP” is acquired, and in this case, information possessing the item “Destroy rate UP” and the item “Destroy rate? UP” is transmitted. . In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). In the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state, the effect on the acquired item is executed regardless of whether the possessed item and the display item are in a mismatched state (Yes in step S3321 in FIG. 29). In the example of FIG. 47, the effect of acquiring the item “Destroy rate? UP” is executed. This is different from the item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 42) in the case where the possessed item and the display item do not match in the normal state. In the example of FIG. 47, it is shown that a “destruction rate? UP” item is added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 47, there are an item “Destroy rate UP” and a “Destroy rate? UP” item as possessed items, and an item use effect in the confrontation state with a “Destroy rate? UP” item as a display item. Executed. This item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the “Destroy rate? UP” item is displayed, all the “Destroy rate UP” items are erased, and an effect is displayed that displays the probability of winning against the enemy character (Destroy rate) (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 47). Since the destruction rate displayed at this time is derived from the possessed “destruction rate UP” item, the destruction rate also reflects the “destruction rate UP” item that is not displayed here (FIG. 17). Step S1615). FIG. 47 shows an example in which 6% is added to 50%, which is the initial value of the defeat rate, for each “destruction rate UP” item, resulting in a total defeat rate of 62%.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (7)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the rendering states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a view showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 48, as a result of a power failure / recovery in a state where the item “with a destruction rate UP” item and “a small destruction rate UP” item is displayed and when this item is displayed, Although there is possession information on the “UP” item and “Small Destruction Rate UP” item, these items are not displayed (no display item is displayed). In addition, 130 is maintained as the cumulative point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure recovery, while the display point of the first sub control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure recovery. ing.

  In the example of FIG. 48, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state via the true sign state. In the first game in this confrontation state, the main control unit 300 executes a process for acquiring an item when there is a remaining cumulative point (135 in the example of FIG. 48) (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). Information on the possessed item including the item information is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). The example of FIG. 48 shows an example in which the item “Destroy rate? UP” is acquired. In this case, the “Destroy rate up” item, the “Destroy rate small UP” item, and the “Destroy rate? UP” item are possessed. Information is sent. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). In the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state, the effect on the acquired item is executed regardless of whether the possessed item and the display item are in a mismatched state (Yes in step S3321 in FIG. 29). In the example of FIG. 48, the effect of acquiring the item “Destroy rate? UP” is executed. This is different from the item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 42) in the case where the possessed item and the display item do not match in the normal state. In the example of FIG. 48, it is shown that the item “Destroy rate? UP” is added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 48, there are an item “Destroy rate UP” and a “Destroy rate? UP” item as possessed items, and an item use effect in the confrontation state with a “Destroy rate? UP” item as a display item. Executed. This item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the “Destroy rate? UP” item is displayed, all the “Destroy rate UP” items are erased, and an effect is displayed that displays the probability of winning against the enemy character (Destroy rate) (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 48). The destruction rate displayed at this time is derived from the possession of the “destruction rate UP” item, so the “upper destruction rate” item and the “destruction rate small UP” item that are not displayed here are also reflected. This is the destruction rate (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 48 shows an example in which 6% is added to each item of “destruction rate UP” to the initial value of defeat rate 50%, resulting in a total defeat rate of 68%.

[Handling of additional items when power interruption / recovery occurs (8)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the production states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. However, the same operation occurs for the information of the possessed item. Specifically, the possessed item information managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the display item information in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed item of the main control unit And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 49, as a result of power failure / recovery in the state of possessing the item “Destroy 1” and the state in which this item is displayed, the main control unit 300 has possession information of the item “Destroy 1”. An example in which no item is displayed (no display item) is shown. In addition, 130 is maintained as the cumulative point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure recovery, while the display point of the first sub control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure recovery. ing.

  In the example of FIG. 49, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state via the true sign state. In the first game in the confrontation state, the main control unit 300 executes a process for acquiring an item when there is a remaining accumulated point (135 in the example of FIG. 49) (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). Information on the possessed item including the item information is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 49, an example of acquiring the “Destroy rate? UP” item is shown, and in this case, information possessing the “Destroy 1 item” item and the “Destroy rate? UP” item is transmitted. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). In the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state, the effect on the acquired item is executed regardless of whether the possessed item and the display item are in a mismatched state (Yes in step S3321 in FIG. 29). In the example of FIG. 49, the effect of acquiring the item “Destroy rate? UP” is executed. This is different from the item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 42) in the case where the possessed item and the display item do not match in the normal state. In the example of FIG. 49, it is shown that the item “Destroy rate? UP” is added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 49, there are an item “Destroy 1?” And a “Destroy rate? UP” item as possession items, and an item use effect in the confrontation state is executed with the item “Destroy rate? UP” as a display item. Is done. This item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the “Destroy rate? UP” item is displayed, all the “Destroy rate UP” items are erased, and an effect is displayed that displays the probability of winning against the enemy character (Destroy rate) (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), the lower half of FIG. 49). The destruction rate displayed at this time is derived from the possessed “destruction rate UP” item (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 49 shows an example in which 6% is added to one item “defeat rate UP” to the initial value of the defeat rate 50%, resulting in a total defeat rate of 56%. In this example, since the item “Destroy 1 body” is possessed, the victory of the hero character is determined in the first battle of the confrontation production (right side of FIG. 49).

[Handling of item addition when power failure / recovery occurs (9)]
Hereinafter, the operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are inconsistent will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when power failure / recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIGS. 40 and 41, when a power failure / recovery occurs, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. The operation is described. Similarly, in the example of FIG. 50, 130 is maintained as the cumulative point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure recovery, while the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 becomes 0 after the power failure recovery. It is shown that In this example, no item is possessed at the time of power interruption.

  In the example of FIG. 50, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state via the true sign state. In the first game in the confrontation state, the main control unit 300 executes a process for acquiring an item when there is a remaining accumulated point (130 in the example of FIG. 50) (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). Information on the possessed item including the item information is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 50, an example of acquiring the “one destruction” item is shown, and in this case, information possessing the “one destruction” item is transmitted. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the display item update are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). However, the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state employs a configuration that is not executed when the display point is 0 (No in step S3205 in FIG. 28). In the example of FIG. 50, it is shown that the item “Breakdown 1” is acquired but is not displayed.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 50, there is a “defeat 1 body” item as a possessed item, but since there is nothing in the display item, the item use effect in the confrontation state is not executed, and the confrontation effect is started. In the example of FIG. 50, it is shown that the first game of the confrontation effect is executed in the second game in the confrontation state. In this example, since there is an item “Destroy 1”, the victory of the hero character is confirmed in the first battle of the confrontation production.

[Characteristics of the present embodiment and other possible configurations (1)]
The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment employs a configuration in which accumulated points are acquired as the game progresses, items are acquired according to the accumulated points, and item acquisition effects are executed at that time. When an item is used, it becomes easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved depending on the degree of accumulated points. In this embodiment, the cumulative point is increased (counted up) as the game progresses. However, for example, the item is acquired by subtracting (counting down) from 1000 points to 0 points. The configuration may be possible, and the point update is not limited to addition. Further, the initial value and the target value can be set as appropriate. That is, it is only necessary that the counter value provided is updated in a direction approaching the target value.

  In addition, what is obtained when the points reach the target value may bring about an advantageous state for the player like the item of the present embodiment, or information on the gaming table can be obtained. There may be a certain effect such as the item acquisition effect of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a display point is provided in the first sub-control unit 400 so that the display point is updated to the same value as the cumulative point, and the value of the display point is displayed on the effect image display device 157. In this way, a configuration in which the cumulative point value is indirectly displayed is adopted. In this embodiment, the display point has a configuration in which the initial value and the update amount are the same as the cumulative point. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the display point can be updated to the same value as the cumulative point. Any configuration may be used. The display point is managed by the first sub-control unit 400, and is cleared to the initial value (0) when power interruption / recovery occurs. On the other hand, the accumulated points are managed by the main control unit 300, and the value is maintained even if power interruption / recovery occurs (except for a case involving reset processing). Due to this difference in operation, the accumulated points and the display points do not coincide with each other when power interruption / recovery occurs (the value of the accumulated points is different from the value displayed on the effect image display device 157). However, since the item acquisition is based on the accumulated points, the item may be acquired even when the points (display points) displayed on the effect image display device 157 are less than 1000. By adopting a configuration in which the accumulated points and display points do not match when any condition (power interruption / recovery in this embodiment) is established as in this configuration, the displayed points (display points) Even when there is less (or more) than the target value, it can be expected that an event such as item acquisition will occur.

  In the above description, the cumulative point value is maintained even if power failure / recovery occurs. However, when power failure / recovery involves a reset process (in this embodiment, a RAM clear button). In this case, the accumulated point value is cleared to the initial value (0) after power interruption / recovery occurs (step S1009 in FIG. 10, step S1101 in FIG. 11). . In this case, even if the power interruption / recovery occurs, the accumulated points and the display points are in the same state. That is, there are two states after the power interruption / recovery: a state in which the accumulated points and the display points coincide (with reset processing) and a state in which they do not coincide (without reset processing). For this reason, for example, in the case where a power interruption / recovery occurs at all game machines in the store due to the end of business and the start of business, the state of the game machine can be made different, so that the player grasps the state of the game machine. Can be difficult. In addition, as a state after the power interruption / recovery when accompanied by the reset process, the initial value of the display point is different from the initial value of the cumulative point (for example, the initial value of the display point is randomly determined, Alternatively, the initial value may be a value obtained by adding a predetermined value to the initial value of the accumulated points. In this case, since the accumulated points and the display points are in a mismatched state with and without the reset process, it is difficult for the player to grasp the state of the gaming table.

  In this embodiment, the update amount of the accumulated points when the production state is the point specialization A state, the point specialization B state, and the precursor state is larger than the update amount of the cumulative points when the production state is the normal state. (FIG. 20B). It is not always necessary to adopt such a configuration that causes a difference in the amount of accumulated points to be updated depending on the state, but providing such a state makes the game more attractive and improves the interest of the game, Even if the number of points is small, if the amount of update is large, the player may be eagerly expected to continue playing the game.

  In the present embodiment, when power interruption / recovery occurs when the performance state is the point-specific A state, the normal state of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 becomes inconsistent, and accordingly, The point and the display point update amount are different (step S3105 in FIG. 27A, FIG. 40, and FIG. 41). In this case, although it seems that it is disadvantageous to the player from the change in the update amount of the displayed point (display point), it is actually in a state advantageous to the player. In this way, when a power failure / recovery occurs in a state that is advantageous to the player for updating the accumulated points and display points, the amount of update of the points (display points) displayed after the power recovery is It is possible to hide the state that is actually advantageous to the player. Further, it can be expected that a player who knows this configuration is actually in an advantageous state even if it is disadvantageous at first glance. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the above-described operation occurs when power interruption / recovery occurs in the point specialization A state is employed. In the state B), the above-described operation may be performed when power interruption / recovery occurs. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a power failure / recovery occurs in the point-specific A state, the background of the normal state instead of the background of the point-specific A state is displayed, which is actually advantageous to the player. The effect of concealing the current state is further enhanced (step S3009 in FIG. 26).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the set value is changed, a configuration is adopted in which the normal state is obtained after the point-specific A state is obtained from the initial state. In other words, after the setting is changed, the update amount of the accumulated points is in an advantageous state before being in a disadvantageous state for the player. In this case, if it is left as it is after the setting is changed, there is a possibility that the player who has seen that the point is in the state of point specialization A will know whether or not the setting has been changed. However, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not there is a setting change by causing power interruption / recovery at the time of transition to the point specialization A state.

[Characteristics of this embodiment and other possible configurations (2)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment employs a configuration in which a cumulative point is acquired as the game progresses, and when an item is acquired according to the cumulative point, an item acquisition effect is executed and the item is displayed. Moreover, when using an item, the structure which performs the item use effect which uses the displayed item is employ | adopted. When an item is used, it becomes easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the item can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved. In this embodiment, a configuration is used in which items are acquired according to the accumulated points. However, for example, a lottery for acquiring items in a game or an item lottery according to an internal winning combination is performed. The condition for acquiring the item is not limited. Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted that makes it easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player by using an item, but the effect of this item is to bring a state that is advantageous to the player. It may be possible to obtain information on the gaming table.

  Also, in the present embodiment, information on items displayed in the first sub-control unit 400 is managed, and this information is updated to the same information as possessed item information managed in the main control unit 300. At the same time, the information of the displayed item is displayed on the effect image display device 157, so that the state of the possessed item is indirectly displayed. In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the information of all the possessed items is sent and the information of the displayed items is the same as the information of the possessed items. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration and is displayed. Any configuration may be used as long as the item information can be updated to the same information as the possessed item information.

  The displayed item information is cleared when a power failure / recovery occurs, but the information of the possessed item is maintained even if a power failure / recovery occurs (except when a reset process is involved) ). This operation prevents the possessed item from being displayed on the effect image display device 157 when a power failure / recovery occurs. In this case, if the item use effect is executed as it is despite the possessed item information, the player may feel uncomfortable. In this embodiment, an item use effect can be performed without a sense of incongruity by redisplaying an item that is no longer displayed at the timing when a new item is acquired in a normal state (FIGS. 42 to 45). The redisplay timing is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, but if the item use effect timing is determined in advance, it may be earlier than this. In any case, any configuration may be used as long as the item displayed before the power interruption is displayed again after the power is restored until the item use effect is executed. In addition, when there are multiple items that are not displayed due to power interruption, a smaller number of items can be redisplayed at a time so that many items can be redisplayed at once. It is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity from being displayed (FIG. 44). In addition, as in this embodiment, by determining the content displayed in the item use effect and the advantage (defeat rate) to the player based on the possessed item, there are items that are not displayed among the possessed items. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, the “destruction rate UP” item is the object of redisplay, while the “defeat 1 body” item is not the object of redisplay. As described above, a re-display target and a non-re-display target may be provided, and a configuration in which items are uniformly re-displayed may be employed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the item to be redisplayed is the target of the item use effect, while the item not to be redisplayed is not the target of the item use effect. In this configuration, there is a case where it is possible to make the sense of discomfort less likely by redisplaying the item that is the target of the item use effect.

  It should be noted that, by redisplaying items that are no longer displayed due to power interruption at the timing of item acquisition effects as in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it less likely to cause discomfort during redisplay. Moreover, by storing the information about the acquired item, it may be possible not to be in a disadvantageous state for the player.

  Note that the above-described item redisplay configuration can also be adopted in the case where, for example, the possessed item of the main control unit 300 changes to a more advantageous item based on the condition device that is won internally. In this case, the redisplayed item may become more advantageous, and the interest of the game may be improved. In this configuration, the item displayed before the power interruption and the item displayed after the power interruption are different on the display.

[Characteristics of this embodiment and other possible configurations (3)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment employs a configuration in which a cumulative point is acquired as the game progresses, and when an item is acquired according to the cumulative point, an item acquisition effect is executed and the item is displayed. Moreover, when using an item, the structure which performs the item use effect which uses the displayed item is employ | adopted. When an item is used, it becomes easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the item can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved. In this embodiment, a configuration is used in which items are acquired according to the accumulated points. However, for example, a lottery for acquiring items in a game or an item lottery according to an internal winning combination is performed. The condition for acquiring the item is not limited. Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted that makes it easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player by using an item, but the effect of this item is to bring a state that is advantageous to the player. It may be possible to obtain information on the gaming table.

  Also, in the present embodiment, information on items displayed in the first sub-control unit 400 is managed, and this information is updated to the same information as possessed item information managed in the main control unit 300. At the same time, the information of the displayed item is displayed on the effect image display device 157, so that the state of the possessed item is indirectly displayed. In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the information of all the possessed items is sent and the information of the displayed items is the same as the information of the possessed items. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration and is displayed. Any configuration may be used as long as the item information can be updated to the same information as the possessed item information.

  The displayed item information is cleared when a power failure / recovery occurs, but the information of the possessed item is maintained even if a power failure / recovery occurs (except when a reset process is involved) ). This operation prevents the possessed item from being displayed on the effect image display device 157 when a power failure / recovery occurs. In this case, if the item use effect is executed as it is despite the possessed item information, the player may feel uncomfortable. In the present embodiment, a configuration is provided in which an opportunity to acquire a new item is provided in the first game in the confrontation state, and an item used for the item use effect can be displayed (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). With this configuration, it is possible to obtain a state in which a sense of incongruity does not occur even if an item use effect is subsequently executed (FIGS. 47 to 49).

  In this embodiment, since the types of items that can be acquired in the confrontation state are different from the types of items that can be acquired in the normal state, there is a possibility that an uncomfortable feeling may occur when items that are not displayed in the confrontation state are redisplayed. There is. For this reason, the item shown to be acquired by the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state is not the item that is no longer displayed due to the power interruption power recovery, but the item acquired in the confrontation state. Note that the timing of item acquisition and item acquisition effects is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, but if the timing of item use effects is determined in advance, it may be earlier than this. In any case, the item acquisition effect is executed for the newly acquired item until the item use effect is executed after the item displayed before the power failure is not displayed due to the power recovery. Any configuration may be used. In the present embodiment, regardless of the number of items that are not displayed due to power interruption, there is one item that can be acquired in the confrontation state and one item displayed thereby. In this configuration, when there are a plurality of items that are not displayed, a smaller number of items are newly displayed. If items are acquired or displayed in accordance with the number of items that are not displayed, there is a risk that the player's profit may not be balanced or that a sense of incongruity may occur. For the purpose of performing the item use effect without a sense of incongruity, it is preferable that the number of newly displayed items is smaller than the number of items that are not displayed as in the present embodiment. In addition, as in this embodiment, by determining the content displayed in the item use effect and the advantage (defeat rate) to the player based on the possessed item, there are items that are not displayed among the possessed items. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, the “defeat rate UP” item is the target of the item use effect, whereas the “defeat one” item is not the target of the item use effect. Thus, instead of a configuration in which all items are subject to item use effects, items that are subject to item use effects may be provided and those that are not. In the present embodiment, the “defeat rate UP” item that is the target of the item use effect may be displayed in the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state (FIGS. 47 to 49). In this configuration, when there is an item that is not displayed, the item that is the target of the item use effect can be displayed, and the item use effect can be executed without a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the item used for the item use effect may not be displayed due to the power interruption and power recovery, but the item used effect for the item use effect is displayed regardless of whether the item is displayed. (FIGS. 47 and 48). As in this configuration, even if the item that is the target of the item use effect may not be displayed due to power interruption and power recovery, it may be possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, it is the structure which performs the item acquisition effect about the newly acquired item, and displays the item concerned after executing the item use effect until the item displayed before the power failure is not displayed due to the power recovery For example, an item of the same type as the item displayed before power interruption may be newly acquired. As a specific example, a configuration may be adopted in which, when the item “upper destruction rate UP” item is not displayed, a new item “UP during destruction rate” is newly acquired.

[Characteristics of this embodiment and other possible configurations (4)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment employs a configuration in which a cumulative point is acquired as the game progresses, and when an item is acquired according to the cumulative point, an item acquisition effect is executed and the item is displayed. Since acquiring an item makes it easier to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to expect the item to be acquired and improve the interest of the game. In this embodiment, the cumulative point is increased (counted up) as the game progresses. However, for example, the item is acquired by subtracting (counting down) from 1000 points to 0 points. The configuration may be possible, and the point update is not limited to addition. Further, the initial value and the target value can be set as appropriate. That is, it is only necessary that the counter value provided is updated in a direction approaching the target value. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which items are acquired according to the accumulated points. However, for example, a lottery for acquiring items in a game or an item lottery according to an internal winning combination is performed. The condition for acquiring the item is not limited. Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted that makes it easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player by using an item, but the effect of this item is to bring a state that is advantageous to the player. It may be possible to obtain information on the gaming table.

  In the present embodiment, a display point is provided in the first sub-control unit 400 so that the display point is updated to the same value as the cumulative point, and the value of the display point is displayed on the effect image display device 157. In this way, a configuration in which the cumulative point value is indirectly displayed is adopted. In this embodiment, the display point has a configuration in which the initial value and the update amount are the same as the cumulative point. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the display point can be updated to the same value as the cumulative point. Any configuration may be used. The display point is managed by the first sub-control unit 400, and is cleared to the initial value (0) when power interruption / recovery occurs. On the other hand, the accumulated points are managed by the main control unit 300, and the value is maintained even if power interruption / recovery occurs (except for a case involving reset processing). Due to this difference in operation, the accumulated points and the display points do not coincide with each other when power interruption / recovery occurs (the value of the accumulated points is different from the value displayed on the effect image display device 157). However, since the item acquisition is based on the accumulated points, the item may be acquired even when the points (display points) displayed on the effect image display device 157 are less than 1000. Here, when the display point is 0, a configuration is adopted in which the item acquisition effect is not executed when the item is acquired (FIG. 50). As in this configuration, when items are acquired, there are cases where item acquisition effects are executed and cases where items acquisition effects are not executed, so that items are acquired even when item acquisition effects are not executed. It can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that the display point is 0, a configuration in which the item acquisition effect is not executed even when the item is acquired is adopted. If the item acquisition effect is performed even when the display point is 0, there is a possibility that a sense of incongruity may occur. However, as in the configuration of the present embodiment, the configuration for determining whether or not to execute the item acquisition effect according to some displayed value makes it difficult to cause a sense of discomfort. Furthermore, the case where the display point is 0 means that the value of the display point after the power failure / restoration has not changed, and in such a case, the item acquisition effect is not executed, so that a sense of incongruity is less likely to occur. There are cases where it is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the transition to the true sign state is set by the number of games, and the number of games for shifting from there to the confrontation state is set separately. That is, it can be said that the timing of transition to the confrontation state is set based on the number of games. In this confrontation state, a new item may be acquired in the first game. These configurations can be said to be a configuration in which items may be acquired based on the number of elapsed games. By combining this configuration with a configuration that provides a case where an item acquisition effect is executed when an item is acquired and a case where an item acquisition effect is not executed, it is possible to enjoy the progress of the number of games while expecting that an item is acquired. .

  Note that a difference may be provided in the advantage of the item to be acquired depending on whether the item acquisition effect is executed or not when the item is acquired. For example, you may comprise so that the acquired item may become more advantageous in the case where an item acquisition effect is not performed than the case where an item acquisition effect is performed. In the case of this configuration, the expectation can be enhanced even when the item acquisition effect is not executed.

  In addition, as in this embodiment, by determining the content displayed in the item use effect and the advantage (defeat rate) to the player based on the possessed item, there are items that are not displayed among the possessed items. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantageous.

≪Others≫
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using a medal (coin) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game. The present invention can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, and the like as media.

  Note that the slot machine is a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, which operates on a mobile terminal (smart phone, game machine) or personal computer by a program that simulates the operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes electronic data corresponding to medals, and the game medium is input by inputting the electronic data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). In other words, paying out the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiment of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

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Hereinafter, the configuration of the invention described in the above description will be described with reference to the corresponding configuration.

In the above description,
First update means (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of updating the value of the first counter (for example, accumulated points) in a direction approaching a predetermined value (for example, 1000) according to the progress of the game,
A second updating means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) capable of updating the value of the second counter (for example, the display point) according to the progress of the game;
Display means capable of displaying the value of the second counter (for example, effect image display device 157);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the fact that the value of the first counter has reached the predetermined value, a predetermined effect (for example, an item acquisition effect in a normal state) can be displayed,
The second update means includes
When the value of the first counter is updated, the value of the second counter is updated to the same value as the value of the first counter (for example, FIG. 39), and the value of the first counter There is a case where the value of the second counter is not updated to the same value as (for example, FIG. 40, FIG. 41).
(See [Characteristics of this embodiment, other possible configurations (1)]).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
A state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of setting a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a point-specific A state) different from the first state;
The second state is a state in which the update amount of the value of the first counter is likely to be larger than the first state.
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
When power interruption / recovery occurs in the second state, the update amount of the first counter value and the update amount of the second counter value are different (for example, in FIG. 27A). Step S3105, FIG. 40, FIG. 41),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means includes
In the first state, it is possible to display a first background (for example, the background in the normal state in FIG. 31D),
In the second state, it is possible to display a second background (for example, the background of the point-specific A state in FIG. 31 (c)),
When a power failure / recovery occurs in the second state, the first background is displayed (for example, when a power failure / recovery occurs in the point-specific A state, not the background of the point-specific A state) It is a means capable of displaying the background in the normal state and capable of performing step S3009 in FIG.
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Comprising an advantage setting means (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage;
The state setting means includes
When the set value is changed, the second state is set before the first state is set (for example, when the set value is changed, the point specialized A state is changed from the initial state. To the normal state).
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
As the game progresses, the first updating means (for example, the first counter value (for example, accumulated points) can be updated in a direction approaching a predetermined value (for example, 1000) from the initial value (for example, 0) (for example, 1000). , Main control unit 300),
A second updating means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) capable of updating the value of the second counter (for example, the display point) according to the progress of the game;
Display means capable of displaying the value of the second counter (for example, effect image display device 157);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the fact that the value of the first counter has reached the predetermined value, a predetermined effect (for example, an item acquisition effect in a normal state) can be displayed,
The second update means includes
When the value of the first counter is updated, the value of the second counter is updated to the same value as the value of the first counter (for example, FIG. 39), and the value of the first counter There is a case where the value of the second counter is not updated to the same value as (for example, FIG. 40, FIG. 41),
The first updating means includes
It may or may not be accompanied by a reset process after power failure and power recovery (for example, in the case of pressing the RAM clear button and changing the setting, accompanied by a reset process),
When reset processing is involved after power failure recovery, the value of the first counter is set to the initial value. On the other hand, when reset processing is not involved after power failure recovery, the first counter before power failure is set. (For example, when reset processing is involved, the accumulated points are set to 0 in step S1009 in FIG. 10 and step S1101 in FIG. 11).
The second update means includes
After power interruption / recovery, the value of the second counter is set to the initial value or an initial value different from the initial value (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 has a display point of 0 after power interruption / recovery. And the accumulated point and display point match, or the initial value of the display point is different from the initial value of the accumulated point and the accumulated point and display point do not match)
(See [Characteristics of this embodiment, other possible configurations (1)]).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second update means includes
After power interruption / recovery, the value of the second counter is set to the initial value (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 displays 0 after power interruption / recovery).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
A state setting means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of setting a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a point-specific A state) different from the first state;
The second state is a state in which the update amount of the value of the first counter is likely to be larger than the first state.
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
When power interruption / recovery occurs in the second state, the update amount of the first counter value and the update amount of the second counter value are different (for example, in FIG. 27A). Step S3105, FIG. 40, FIG. 41),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means includes
In the first state, it is possible to display a first background (for example, the background in the normal state in FIG. 31D),
In the second state, it is possible to display a second background (for example, the background of the point-specific A state in FIG. 31 (c)),
When a power failure / recovery occurs in the second state, the first background is displayed (for example, when a power failure / recovery occurs in the point-specific A state, not the background of the point-specific A state) It is a means capable of displaying the background in the normal state and capable of performing step S3009 in FIG.
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Comprising an advantage setting means (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of setting any of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage;
The state setting means includes
When the set value is changed, the second state is set before the first state is set (for example, when the set value is changed, the point specialized A state is changed from the initial state. To the normal state).
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Storage means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of storing information of acquired items (for example, “defeat rate UP” item, “defeat 1 body” item);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the information for acquiring the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 33) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed.
The item shown to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “defeat rate small UP” item acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in FIG. 33 (f)).
It is a means capable of executing an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) using the displayed item.
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before power interruption is stored when power failure / recovery occurs (for example, possession of the main control unit 300 before and after power failure / recovery in FIG. 42). No change in item information)
The display means is a means that does not display the item that was displayed before the power interruption when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, in FIG. ”Item is not in the display item field after power failure /
The display means is a means capable of redisplaying the item displayed before power interruption after the power is restored until the item use effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 42, the item use effect is displayed). The item acquisition effect was executed before, and the item “Upon Destruction Rate” that was displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again)
Is described (refer to (2) for the features of this embodiment and other possible configurations).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The items include items to be re-displayed by the display means (for example, “defeat rate UP” item) and items not to be re-displayed by the display means (for example, “one destruction” item). is there,
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The item that is not subject to redisplay of the display means is an item that is not used in the item usage effect (for example, an item of “Defeat 1” item is not used in the item usage effect).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
In the item acquisition effect executed between the power recovery and the execution of the item use effect, the display means indicates that the item displayed before power interruption is acquired and then the item is displayed. (For example, in FIG. 42, the item “destruction rate UP” item displayed before power interruption is displayed again by the item acquisition effect).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect based on information obtained by acquiring a new item between the time of power recovery and the execution of the item use effect, and displays the item acquisition effect before power interruption. This means that the item can be displayed again after indicating that the item has been acquired (for example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect is executed by acquiring the item “defeat rate small UP” item) , The item “UP during destruction rate” that was displayed before the power interruption is displayed again)
The storage means is a means capable of storing information on the new item (in FIG. 42, an item “UP is low” is added to the possessed item column).
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Storage means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of storing information of acquired items (for example, “defeat rate UP” item, “defeat 1 body” item);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the information for acquiring the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 33) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed.
The item shown to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “defeat rate small UP” item acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in FIG. 33 (f)).
It is a means capable of executing an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) using the displayed item.
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before power interruption is stored when power interruption / recovery occurs (for example, possession of the main control unit 300 before and after power interruption / recovery in FIG. 44). No change in item information)
The display means is means for not displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption when a power interruption / recovery occurs (for example, in FIG. 44, the two “destruction rates” displayed before the power interruption). Medium UP ”item is not in the display item field after power failure recovery)
The display means includes
The item displayed before power interruption can be displayed again after the power is restored until the item use effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 44, the item acquisition effect is displayed before the item use effect). One of the two “Up to Destruction Rate” items that were displayed before the power interruption was added to the display item column again),
In the case where there are a plurality of items that are not displayed due to power interruption, it is a means for re-displaying a number of items smaller than this number (for example, before power interruption in FIG. 44). , One of the two “Up-Damage Rate UP” items displayed on
Is described (see (2) for features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The items include items to be re-displayed by the display means (for example, “defeat rate UP” item) and items not to be re-displayed by the display means (for example, “one destruction” item). is there,
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The item that is not subject to redisplay of the display means is an item that is not used in the item usage effect (for example, an item of “Defeat 1” item is not used in the item usage effect).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
In the item acquisition effect executed between the power recovery and the execution of the item use effect, the display means indicates that the item displayed before power interruption is acquired and then the item is displayed. (For example, in FIG. 44, the item “destruction rate UP” item displayed before power interruption is displayed again by the item acquisition effect in FIG. 44).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect based on information obtained by acquiring a new item between the time of power recovery and the execution of the item use effect, and displays the item acquisition effect before power interruption. This means that the item can be displayed again after indicating that the item has been acquired (for example, in FIG. 44, the item acquisition effect is executed by acquiring the “defeat rate small UP” item) , The item “UP during destruction rate” that was displayed before the power interruption is displayed again)
The storage means is a means capable of storing information of the new item (in FIG. 44, an item “low destruction rate UP” item is added to the possessed item column),
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Storage means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of storing information of acquired items (for example, “defeat rate UP” item, “defeat 1 body” item);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the information for acquiring the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 33) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed.
The item shown to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “defeat rate small UP” item acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in FIG. 33 (f)).
Means capable of executing an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) indicating an advantage for a privilege (for example, ease of transition to the AT state) using the displayed item. And
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, the possession of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure / recovery in FIG. 42). No change in item information)
The display means is a means for not displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption when a power interruption / recovery occurs (for example, the “Destroy Rate UP UP” displayed before the power interruption in FIG. 42). ”Item is not in the display item field after power failure /
The display means is means capable of redisplaying the item displayed before power interruption after the power is restored until the item use effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 42, the item use effect is displayed). The item acquisition effect was executed before, and the item “Upon Destruction Rate” that was displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again)
The advantage is derived based on the information of the item stored in the storage means (for example, the advantage (defeat rate) regarding AT transition is determined based on the possessed item),
Is described (see (2) for features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The items include items to be re-displayed by the display means (for example, “defeat rate UP” item) and items not to be re-displayed by the display means (for example, “one destruction” item). is there,
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The item that is not subject to redisplay of the display means is an item that is not used in the item usage effect (for example, an item of “Defeat 1” item is not used in the item usage effect).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
In the item acquisition effect executed between the power recovery and the execution of the item use effect, the display means indicates that the item displayed before power interruption is acquired and then the item is displayed. (For example, in FIG. 42, the item “destruction rate UP” item displayed before power interruption is displayed again by the item acquisition effect).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect based on information obtained by acquiring a new item between the time of power recovery and the execution of the item use effect, and displays the item acquisition effect before power interruption. This means that the item can be displayed again after indicating that the item has been acquired (for example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect is executed by acquiring the item “defeat rate small UP” item) , The item “UP during destruction rate” that was displayed before the power interruption is displayed again)
The storage means is a means capable of storing information on the new item (in FIG. 42, an item “UP is low” is added to the possessed item column).
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Storage means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of storing information of acquired items (for example, “defeat rate UP” item, “defeat 1 body” item);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the information that acquired the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIGS. 35B and 35C) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed.
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “Destruction rate? UP” item acquired in FIG. 35C is displayed in FIG. 35D),
It is a means capable of executing an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) using the displayed item.
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, the possession of the main controller 300 before and after the power failure / recovery in FIG. 47). No change in item information)
The display means is a means for not displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, “Destroy Rate UP UP” displayed before the power interruption in FIG. 47). ”Item is not in the display item field after power failure /
The display means indicates that a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed has been acquired from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed. The item acquisition effect is executed and the item can be displayed (for example, in FIG. 47, the item acquisition effect indicating that the item “Destroy rate? UP” has been acquired is executed before the item use effect). The item “Destroy rate? UP” is added to the display item column instead of the “Destroy rate UP” item that was displayed before)
Is described (see (3) for the features of this embodiment and other possible configurations).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The item includes an item to be used in the item use effect (for example, a “defeat rate UP” item) and an item not to be used (for example, a “defeat 1 item”),
The display means is a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed between the time when the item is not displayed due to power recovery and the execution of the item use effect. The item acquisition effect indicating that the item to be used in the effect has been acquired is executed, and the item can be displayed (for example, in FIG. 47, the item used for the item use effect before the item use effect) The item acquisition effect indicating that the item “Destroy rate? UP” is acquired is executed, and the item “Destroy rate? UP” is displayed instead of the “Destroy rate UP” item displayed before the power interruption. Added to)
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
In some cases, the item to be used in the item use effect may not be displayed due to the power failure / recovery (for example, in FIG. 47, “UP during destruction rate” is the target of the item use effect after the power failure / restoration) Item is invisible),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means is a means capable of redisplaying the item displayed before power interruption after the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed (for example, In FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect (normal state) is executed before the item use effect, and the item “UP in the destruction rate” item displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again).
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Storage means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of storing information of acquired items (for example, “defeat rate UP” item, “defeat 1 body” item);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the information that acquired the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIGS. 35B and 35C) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed.
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “Destruction rate? UP” item acquired in FIG. 35C is displayed in FIG. 35D),
It is a means capable of executing an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) using the displayed item.
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, the possession of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure / recovery in FIG. 48). No change in item information)
The display means is means for not displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, the “Destroy Rate UP UP” displayed before the power interruption in FIG. 48). ”Item and“ Destruction rate small UP ”item are not in the display item column after power failure recovery)
The display means is a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed and is displayed during a period from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed. The item acquisition effect indicating that the number of items less than the number of items that have not been acquired is executed, and the item can be displayed (for example, in FIG. An item acquisition effect indicating that the “rate” UP item has been acquired is executed, and the “destruction rate? UP” item is not the “destruction rate UP” item or the “destruction rate small UP” item that was displayed before the power interruption. Is added to the display item field),
Is described (see (3) for the features of this embodiment and other possible configurations).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The item includes an item to be used in the item use effect (for example, a “defeat rate UP” item) and an item not to be used (for example, a “defeat 1 item”),
The display means is a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed during a period from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed. The item acquisition effect indicating that the item to be used in the item use effect has been acquired is executed, and the item can be displayed (for example, before the item use effect in FIG. 48, the item use effect is displayed). An item acquisition effect indicating that the target item “Destroy Rate? UP” has been acquired is executed, and the “Destroy Rate UP” item and “Destroy Rate Low UP” item displayed before the power failure are displayed instead of “ "Destruction rate? UP" item has been added to the display item column),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
In some cases, the item to be used in the item use effect may not be displayed due to the power failure / recovery (for example, in FIG. 48, “up during destruction rate” which is the target of the item use effect after the power failure / recovery). Items and “Small Destruction Rate UP” items are not displayed)
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means is a means capable of re-displaying the item displayed before power interruption from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed. (For example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect (normal state) is executed before the item use effect, and the item “UP during defeat rate” item displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again),
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Storage means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of storing information of acquired items (for example, “defeat rate UP” item, “defeat 1 body” item);
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the information that acquired the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIGS. 35B and 35C) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed.
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “Destruction rate? UP” item acquired in FIG. 35C is displayed in FIG. 35D),
Means capable of executing an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) indicating an advantage for a privilege (for example, ease of transition to the AT state) using the displayed item. And
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, the possession of the main controller 300 before and after the power failure / recovery in FIG. 47). No change in item information)
The display means is a means for not displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption when a power failure / recovery occurs (for example, “Destroy Rate UP UP” displayed before the power interruption in FIG. 47). ”Item is not in the display item field after power failure /
The display means indicates that a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed has been acquired from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed. It is a means capable of executing an item acquisition effect and displaying the item (for example, in FIG. 47, an item acquisition effect indicating that the item “Destruction rate? UP” has been acquired is executed before the item use effect, The item “Destroy rate? UP” is added to the display item column instead of the “Destroy rate UP” item that was displayed before)
The advantage is derived based on the information of the item stored in the storage means (for example, the advantage (defeat rate) regarding AT transition is determined based on the possessed item),
Is described (see (3) for the features of this embodiment and other possible configurations).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The item includes an item to be used in the item use effect (for example, a “defeat rate UP” item) and an item not to be used (for example, a “defeat 1 item”),
The display means is a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed between the time when the item is not displayed due to power recovery and the execution of the item use effect. The item acquisition effect indicating that the item to be used in the effect has been acquired is executed, and the item can be displayed (for example, in FIG. 47, the item used for the item use effect before the item use effect) The item acquisition effect indicating that the item “Destroy rate? UP” is acquired is executed, and the item “Destroy rate? UP” is displayed instead of the “Destroy rate UP” item displayed before the power interruption. Added to)
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
In some cases, the item to be used in the item use effect may not be displayed due to the power failure / recovery (for example, in FIG. 47, “UP during destruction rate” is the target of the item use effect after the power failure / recovery). Item is invisible),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means is a means capable of redisplaying the item displayed before power interruption after the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed (for example, In FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect (normal state) is executed before the item use effect, and the item “UP in the destruction rate” item displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again).
A game table characterized by this is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
Storage means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of storing information of acquired items (for example, “defeat rate UP” item, “defeat 1 body” item);
A game machine equipped with
The display means may be a means for executing an item acquisition effect indicating that the item has been acquired and a case for not executing the item acquisition effect when the storage means stores the acquired item information. Yes (for example, an item acquisition effect is executed when a possessed item is added in FIG. 39 or the like, but an item acquisition effect is not executed even if an item “Break 1” is acquired in FIG. 50)
The display means is a means capable of displaying the item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect (for example, the “destruction rate small UP” item acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is shown in FIG. 33 (f)). In addition, the item “Destroy rate? UP” acquired in FIG. 35C is displayed in FIG. 35D).
Is described (refer to (4) for the features of this embodiment and other possible configurations).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
First update means (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of updating the value of the first counter (for example, accumulated points) in a direction approaching a predetermined value (for example, 1000) according to the progress of the game,
A second updating means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) capable of updating the value of the second counter (for example, the display point) according to the progress of the game;
With
The storage means is means for storing information on the item based on the value of the first counter (for example, when the accumulated point becomes 1000 or when the accumulated point is not 0 in the confrontation state) ),
The value of the second counter may be the same value as the value of the first counter (for example, FIG. 39),
The value of the second counter may be different from the value of the first counter after power failure / recovery (for example, FIG. 40),
The display means is means capable of displaying the value of the second counter (for example, a display point is shown in the lower left of the effect image display device 157 in FIG. 31 and the like)
The display unit is a unit that may not execute the item acquisition effect according to the value of the second counter when the storage unit stores the acquired information of the item (for example, FIG. 50). Then, when the display point is 0, the item acquisition effect is not executed, No determination is made in step S3205 in FIG. 28, and step S3207 is not executed).
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The display means is means for not performing the item acquisition effect if the value of the second counter has not changed after power recovery (for example, in FIG. 50, the display point is 0 after power failure recovery). Item acquisition effect will not be executed)
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The storage unit is a unit that may store information on the item acquired based on the number of elapsed games (for example, an item may be acquired in the first game in a confrontation state that shifts by the number of elapsed games). ),
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The item stored in the storage means when the item acquisition effect is not executed may be more advantageous to the player than the item stored in the storage means when the item acquisition effect is executed (for example, item acquisition) A configuration in which there is a difference in the advantage of the item to be acquired when the production is executed and when it is not executed)
A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
A privilege lottery means (for example, the main control unit 300 performs a lottery for shifting to the AT state using the possessed item) capable of executing a lottery related to a privilege based on the item stored in the storage means,
A game table characterized by this is described.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Production image display device 272, 277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control Part

Claims (1)

First update means capable of updating the value of the first counter in a direction approaching a predetermined value as the game progresses;
A second updating means capable of updating the value of the second counter according to the progress of the game;
Display means capable of displaying the value of the second counter;
State setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state different from the first state;
A game machine equipped with
The display means includes
Based on the fact that the value of the first counter has reached the predetermined value, it is possible to display a predetermined effect,
The second update means includes
When the value of the first counter is updated, the value of the second counter is updated to the same value as the value of the first counter, and the value of the first counter is set to the same value as the value of the first counter. all SANYO there is if you do not update the value of the second counter,
The second state is a state in which the update amount of the value of the first counter is likely to be larger than the first state,
When power interruption / recovery occurs in the second state, the update amount of the value of the first counter is different from the update amount of the value of the second counter.
A game stand characterized by that.