JP6649576B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine typified by a slot machine or the like is configured to provide a game for acquiring a game medium (game medal or the like) by arranging a predetermined combination of symbols according to a lottery result of a combination by a player's operation. Have been. Such a gaming machine includes main control means for executing a game and sub-control means for executing an effect corresponding to the game (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2013-000532 A JP 2014-208247 A

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

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

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels each having a symbol, a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and a main control unit for controlling the progress of the game. And a sub-control means for controlling execution of an effect including display of an image by the effect means, wherein the main control means determines a role lottery result, and When the role lottery result is determined and the plurality of stop buttons are operated in a predetermined operation mode, the first symbol combination can be stopped and displayed, and a specific role lottery result is determined and the plurality of stop buttons are A reel control unit that enables the second symbol combination to be stopped and displayed when operated in a predetermined operation mode, and whether to shift to a predetermined game state in which the operation mode can be notified when a predetermined condition is satisfied Decide whether or not An internal game control means for notifying the main display of information on the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined combination lottery result or the specific combination lottery result is determined while in the predetermined game state. Operating mode notifying means, and control command transmitting means for transmitting information based on the result of the lottery result and information on the predetermined game state to the sub control means, wherein the sub control means When it is determined that the operation mode is notified, an effect is provided in which the predetermined operation mode can be notified in different display modes depending on when the predetermined role determination result is determined and when the specific role determination result is determined. Control means, storage means for storing a plurality of types of first images, and a plurality of types of second images, and when notifying the predetermined operation mode, the first image is converted to the second image Takes precedence Display control means for displaying on the effect means, wherein the operation mode notifying means, under a situation where the predetermined gaming state is controlled, by the role lottery result determination means, the predetermined role lottery result Alternatively, in the predetermined game in which the specific role lottery result is determined, the notification of the information on the predetermined operation mode is started at the first timing before the stop reception of the stop button is enabled, and all reels stop. At the second timing after it is determined that the notification has been made, the notification of the information regarding the predetermined operation mode is terminated, and the effect control means determines the role lottery result determination means under the condition that the predetermined gaming state is controlled. Thus, in the predetermined game in which the predetermined combination lottery result or the specific combination lottery result is determined, the position is determined at a third timing before the stop button can be received. Notification of a fixed operation mode is started, and when the plurality of stop buttons are operated in the predetermined operation mode, the notification is terminated based on the operation of the last stop button.
Further, as a modification of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of reels provided with symbols, a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect A sub-control means for controlling execution of an effect including display of an image by the means, wherein the main control means selects a winning combination by a lottery from a plurality of combinations including a predetermined combination and a specific combination. A winning combination determining means for determining the first combination, wherein the winning combination is the predetermined combination and the first symbol combination can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of reels when the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation mode. A reel control unit that enables the second symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the plurality of reels when the winning combination is the specific combination and the stop button is operated in the predetermined operation mode; Satisfy the condition Internal game control means for determining whether or not to shift to a predetermined game state in which the operation mode can be notified, and when the predetermined combination or the specific combination is won in the predetermined game state. An operation mode notifying unit that notifies the main display of information on the predetermined operation mode, and a control command transmitting unit that transmits information on the winning combination and information on the predetermined game state to the sub control unit. And the sub-control unit determines, based on the information based on the winning combination, and the information on the predetermined game state, whether or not to execute an effect of notifying the predetermined operation mode by the effect unit. When it is determined to notify the predetermined operation mode, the predetermined operation mode is notified in different display modes when the predetermined combination is won and when the specific combination is won. Effective production control means, a plurality of types of first images, and storage means for storing a plurality of types of second images, and when the content of the production is a production to notify the predetermined operation mode, reading said first image and said second image from said memory means, constitutes the first image to have a display control means for displaying the representation section in preference to the second image Can be .

As a modification of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first image is selected by the information based on the winning combination, the second image is configured to be selected based on the content of the presentation Can be .

Further, as a modification of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display control means includes a display image storage means for temporarily storing an image displayed on the effect means, and an image stored in the display image storage means. Display means for displaying on the effect means, wherein when the first image is displayed on the effect means prior to the second image, the second image is stored in the display image storage means. after writing, it can be configured to write the first image.

  With this configuration, when drawing a high-priority image (first image), such as an image for a push order navigation, another low-priority image (decorative image, character, It is possible to prevent a state in which an image with a higher priority is not displayed due to the second image (a background or the like). Further, by storing the first image and the second image separately in the storage unit, for example, the number of the push order navigation (first image) and its decoration image (second image) can be stored. Since they can be used in combination, variations in the display of these images can be increased, and the amount of data in the storage means can be reduced.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine. It is a block diagram showing an outline of the function of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | sequence of the outer peripheral surface of a reel. It is an explanatory view showing a combination of a combination and a design. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing timings of operation of operation means and operation of reels. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an allocation state of a step number of a stepping motor. It is an explanatory view showing the winning probability of the winning lottery table set for each game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pressing order of the stop button assigned to the role. It is an explanatory view for explaining a table used for reel stop control. It is an explanatory view showing transition of a gaming state and an internal gaming state in the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining an acquired number indicator. It is an explanatory view for explaining a relation between a winning combination and an instruction number. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a mask process. It is an explanatory view for explaining a modification of mask processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a program start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a power return process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a control command set 1 process and a control command set 2 process. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of game progress main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game medal management process. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of a former stage of game medal insertion check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the latter part of a game medal insertion check process. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of one storage number addition processing and one game medal addition processing. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of a role lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a lottery determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the determination of an internal gaming state and the processing in internal gaming states 0, 5 and 7 among internal gaming state setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the preceding stage of internal game state 2 and internal game state 3 among internal game state setting processes. It is a flow chart which shows a latter part flow of processing in internal game state 3 among internal game state setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel rotation start preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel stop management process. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of the former part of game end check processing. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of the former stage of the game state transition processing which constitutes the game end check processing. It is a flow chart which shows a latter part flow of the game state transition processing which constitutes the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in internal game states 0 and 1 among the game end check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the internal game state 2 among the game end check processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the internal game state 3 among the game end check processes. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of processing in internal game state 4-7 among game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an interruption process and a power-off process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a control command transmission process and a soft random number update process. 6 is a flowchart of a process of the image control board at the time of power-on reset. It is a time chart of start-up and runaway monitoring. 9 is a flowchart when data is transmitted from the sub control board to the image control board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of an effect command. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a sub main loop process executed by a sub control board. It is an explanatory view showing a configuration of an effect command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a production, a 5 system command, and a 4 system command. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 0 system command and a 7 system command. It is a usage example of the storage area of the video RAM. It is a data structure of image data. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a sub-sub loop process executed by a sub-sub CPU of the image control board. It is a flowchart of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a drawing command list creation process. 5 is a flowchart of a drawing process executed by the image control IC. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an image stored in an image ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of the control command and the production command with respect to the operation timing of the start lever and the stop button when notifying the pressing order. FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing transition of a screen corresponding to FIG. 56. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a control command and an effect command when a 1st stop fails. FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing transition of a screen corresponding to FIG. 58. It is an explanatory view showing a transmission timing of a control command and an effect command when a door is opened during a game. FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing transition of a screen corresponding to FIG. 60. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the modification of a sub-sub loop process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a configuration of a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1, FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing functions of the slot machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the slot machine 1. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of a symbol and a symbol, and FIG. 6 shows the timing of the operation of the operating means and the operation of the reels 21a to 21c. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an allocation state of the number of steps of the stepping motor, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning probability of a winning lottery table set for each game state. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c assigned to the role, and FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a table used for stop control of the reels 21a to 21c. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing the transition between the gaming state and the internal gaming state in the slot machine 1, FIG. 12 is an explanatory view for explaining the acquired number display 72, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between a role and an instruction number.

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

(Main control means 100)
The main control means 100 is a means for integrally controlling the whole of the slot machine 1 including the progress of the game and the effects, etc., and the winning combination determination means 110 for performing a lottery of a combination, and the drive (rotation and stop) control of the symbol display means 20. Control means 120 for performing a payout determination, a winning determination means 130 for determining a symbol when the symbol display means 20 is stopped, a payout control means 140 for controlling payout of game medals at the time of a prize, and setting of a set value relating to a payout rate. Setting value setting means 150, a game state control means 160 for controlling the progress and state of the game, a freeze control means 170 for controlling execution of a freeze effect, and a determination of the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c constituting the operation means 30. The operation order determining unit 175 manages information related to the game via an external centralized terminal board 80 to an external device (eg, the slot machine 1). An external signal transmitting means 180 for outputting the control command from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200, and a control command transmitting means 185 for outputting the control command from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200. It has a second random number generating means 190. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control means 100 includes a main CPU (central processing unit) 102 for performing calculations and the like, and a random number for performing lottery of a role and a lottery of an effect (for example, a freeze effect and the like). A random number generator 103, a RAM 104 for temporarily storing captured data and the like when the main CPU 102 performs various controls, a ROM 105 for storing a program necessary for the progress of a game, and the like. An I / F circuit 106 for communicating with the sub control means 200 is mounted on the main control board 101, and these are connected by a bus 107 so that data can be transmitted and received. In the main control means 100, the main CPU 102 is configured to load the game control program recorded in the ROM 105 into the RAM 104 and execute the program to control the game. Note that the main CPU 102 has a register for storing numerical values and the like used in the execution of the program. In the following description, processing using this register will be described. The register of the CPU 102 and the RAM 104 can be used as appropriate.

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

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

  Nine back lamps 44 are arranged behind each of the nine symbols visible from the reel display window 11. By turning on the back lamp 44, each symbol can be highlighted. Alternatively, all the back lamps 44 may be turned on, the illuminance of the back lamps 44 on the line to be emphasized may be increased, and the illuminance of the other back lamps 44 not to be emphasized may be decreased. As described above, the reels 21 (21a to 21c) have a function as variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of display areas (a total of nine symbols visible from the reel display window 11) in which a plurality of symbols are displayed. Further, the back lamp 44 has a function as a display area effect means for effecting the display area of the variable display means. In addition, when the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, such as the winning combination -A1 described later, is notified as an effect, the back lamp 44 on the invalid line described later is activated. The back lamps 44 on a plurality of invalid lines may be turned off one line at a time for blinking or for stopping the stop buttons 33a to 33c.

  An operation unit 30 is electrically connected to an input side (the left side in FIG. 2) of the main control unit 100. The operation unit 30 is connected to a bet button 31 (a 1-bet button 31a and a MAX-bet button 31b). , Start lever 32, stop button 33 (left stop button 33a, middle stop button 33b, right stop button 33c), settlement button 34, power switch 35, setting change key switch 36, and reset / setting switch 37. I have.

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

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

  On the output side of the main control means 100, a blocker 60, a hopper motor 70, an acquired number display 72, and an external centralized terminal provided in a selector for determining the flow path of the game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 51 are provided. The plate 80 is connected. Here, the blocker 60 has a function of guiding medals inserted through the medal insertion slot 51 to a return channel during a period in which game medals are not accepted. The hopper motor 70 operates when paying out game medals from the hopper device. The operations of the blocker 60 and the hopper motor 70 are controlled by the payout control unit 140.

(Winning part determination means 110)
The winning combination determination means 110 obtains a first random number value from the random number generator 103 shown in FIG. 3 (hereinafter, this random number generator 103 is also referred to as “first random number generation means”) and generates this random number. A second random number value is obtained from a second random number generating means 190 different from the device 103, and the first random number value and the second random number value are processed by calculation to generate a third random number value, It is configured to determine whether or not a winning has been achieved based on the third random value and a winning lottery table defined in accordance with a range in which the winning probability of each of the plurality of winnings can be taken by the random value. (Hereinafter, the winning probability data for each winning combination set in the winning lottery table is referred to as “probability data”). A method of determining a winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 will be described later. Here, as a combination of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a special combination, a winning combination, and a replay combination are provided. When the winning combination is determined, the winning combination determination unit 110 turns on the flag of the winning combination in a flag information storage unit 111 described later. As described above, when the winning combination determination means 110 determines a winning combination and variably displays the display area of the variable display means, the winning combination determination means 110 determines at least the variable display content (stop symbol) and the lottery means. Has a function.

  Here, the special combination is a combination in which, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is stopped (winning) on an activated line described later, a game medal is not paid out but the game is shifted to a special game state. In the embodiment, BB1, BB2, and BB3 are provided as BB (big bonus). This BB is a role that shifts to a BB game (a game in which the so-called continuous action device for the first-class special role is operated), which is one of the special games. For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game is played by betting three game medals, the combination of symbols of the special roles (BB1 to BB3) shown in FIG. When stopped (winning), the game is shifted to the BB game. Here, the BB game is a game in which an RB game, which will be described later, can be repeatedly performed until the payout number of game medals exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 334 for BB1, 238 for BB2, and 60 for BB3). .

  The special combination is not limited to the BB, and may be provided with an MB (middle bonus), an RB (regular bonus), an SB (single bonus), a CB (challenge bonus), or the like. The MB is a role of shifting to an MB game (a game in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the second special special item operates), which is one of the special games. This MB game is a game that can be repeatedly performed until all small wins are won regardless of the lottery result and the number of game medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 30). Also, in this MB game, the reel control means 120, which will be described later, executes one frame from when the stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is pressed on at least one of the three reels 21a to 21c. The rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is stopped within minutes. At this time, it is also possible to configure so that the number of game medals bet in the MB game is different (for example, two) from those other than the MB game. In addition, RB is a role to shift to another type of special game, that is, RB game (a game in which a condition actuating device according to a first-class special accessory is operated). This RB game is a game that can be repeatedly performed until a bonus game in which a predetermined small win is won with high probability is performed twice or until a bonus is won twice. In addition, when the combination of the symbols of the SBs is aligned on the activated line, the SB game for performing one game of the bonus game in which the predetermined small role is won with a high probability is performed. This SB is used as a role for controlling the gaming state. Sometimes it is done. Also, when the combination of the symbols of the CB is aligned on the activated line, all winning combinations are won regardless of the lottery result, and the process ends when one game result is obtained. In the CB game, a reel control unit 120 described later controls one or more of the three reels 21a to 21c within one frame from when the stop button 33 (33a to 33c) is pressed. The rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is determined to be stopped.

  The winning combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of game medals are paid out when the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and as shown in FIG. 5, depending on the type of the winning combination. The combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination and the number of game medals to be paid out are set. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, winning combinations 01 to 24 are set as the winning combinations. The replay combination (replay) is a game in which the symbol combination of the replay combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the number of inserted medals is maintained so that the player can play the game again. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, replays 01 to 08 are set as shown in FIG. It is possible to insert a game medal from the medal insertion slot 51 even in the next game in which the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning combination determining means 110 stores flag information storing means 111 for storing a lottery result and the like, and corresponds to an effective line described later when the special combination is won by the winning combination determining means 110. There is a special role carryover means 112 for holding the winning state until the symbol combination to be stopped is displayed (until a prize is won).

(Flag information storage unit 111)
The flag information storage unit 111 stores a winning combination by the winning combination determination unit 110 (when the condition device search number of the winning combination is set in the condition device number buffer in the combination lottery process S5080, as described later). Then, the type of the winning combination and its flag are turned on and stored. In the slot machine having the special role, the timing at which the information stored in the flag information storage unit 111 is erased (the timing at which the winning flag is turned off) is different between the special role and the other roles. . That is, in the case of the special combination, the information stored in the flag information storage unit 111 is deleted on condition that the combination of the special combination symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the combination of the special combination symbols is valid. If the stop is not displayed on the line, after the next game, the combination of the symbols is carried over until the stop is displayed on the activated line. Regardless of whether or not the game is stopped above, the game is deleted at the end of the game and is not carried over to the next game. In the slot machine 1 having the MB game, during the MB game, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination determination means 110, the winning flag of all the payouts except the special role can be turned on. However, when a replaying game (replay) is won as a result of the lottery, the flag of the replaying game may be turned on. As described above, the flag information storage unit 111 has a function as a determination combination storage unit that stores the combination determined by the winning combination determination unit 110.

(Special role carryover means 112)
The special role carryover means 112 wins the special role by the winning combination determination means 110, and when the flag for this special role is set in the flag information storage means 111, the symbol of the special role thus won is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Until the winning combination is carried over (the flag is kept on), and when the special combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the carrying over of the special combination is ended (the flag is lowered). If the symbols SB and CB among the special combinations cannot be stopped and displayed in the won game, the flag is lowered (cannot be carried over to the next game). In addition, when the special role is carried over (when in the RT4 game state, which is an internal middle game state described later), as a result of the role drawing by the winning combination determining means 110, when the winning combination is won, the special combination and the winning combination are determined. This is a state in which the flag is set, and depending on the stop mode, a combination of any of the winning flags can be stopped and displayed on the activated line.

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control unit 120 controls the start and stop of the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c according to the timing at which the start lever 32 and the stop buttons 33a to 33c of the operation unit 30 are operated. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the start lever 32 is operated at time t0, the reel control unit 120 rotates the reels 21a to 21c, and then stops at times t1 to t3. Each time the buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the game state managed by the game state control means 160 described later, the result of the lottery by the winning combination determination means 110, and the stop button 33 (the left stop button 33a, the middle stop button 33b, the stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33a to 33c are determined based on the timing at which the right stop button 33c) is operated, and the reel driving means (stepping motor) 22a to 22c. The drive of the reels 21a to 21c is controlled at the determined position by controlling the drive of the reels 22a to 21c. Sealed cell. As described above, the reel control unit 120 stops the reels 21a to 21c serving as the variable display units that variably display the display area in which the plurality of symbols are displayed in response to the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c that are the stop units. It has a function of variable display control means.

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

  Further, an effective line and an invalid line are set from these symbol combination lines. In the present embodiment, the "effective line" is a line in which when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations is stopped on the line, a winning is determined and a profit corresponding to the combination is provided to the player. It is. On the other hand, an “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an active line among the symbol combination lines, and even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on that line, This is a line in which no profit (payout of game medals, etc.) is given according to. That is, the invalid line is a line that is not a target for the formation of the symbol combination in the first place. These valid lines and invalid lines can be configured to be set according to the number of game medals inserted by the player, or can be determined in advance. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the middle symbol stop position 91 of the left reel 21a, the middle symbol stop position 94 of the middle reel 21b, and the middle symbol of the right reel 21c. A line L connecting the stop positions 97 is set as an effective line. The configuration of the symbol combination line is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

  Although not shown, the stepping motors constituting each of the above-described reel driving units 22a to 22c have a four-phase coil (stator) that is excited by a driving pulse supplied from the main control unit 100. . Then, two-phase excitation in which two phases of the four-phase coils are excited simultaneously and one-phase excitation in which one phase of the four-phase coils are excited are alternately repeated. The rotor (rotor) is configured to rotate by -two-phase excitation. The stepping motor has a predetermined number of steps for controlling the reels 21a to 21c. The number of steps is assigned to each symbol on the reels 21a to 21c to control the stop in one symbol unit. It is configured to be.

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

  For example, when a reel having 21 symbols around it is used as the reels 21a to 21c, 16 steps can be equally allocated to each symbol. As described above, since the rotation speed of the stepping motor is 80 rpm, the control time per one step is 2.23 ms. Then, if the stop buttons 33a to 33c are stopped at a maximum of five symbols from the time when each of them is operated, the number of steps for the five symbols is 80 steps (= 16 × 5), so the stop buttons 33a to 33c Is operated until the corresponding reels 21a to 21c stop, which is 178.4 ms (= 2.23 × 80). Note that, depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, there is a possibility that the stop processing may be performed with a delay of one step, but even if this is taken into consideration, the stop processing is performed after the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. The time required for the reels 21a to 21c to stop is 180.63 ms (= 178.4 + 2.23) at maximum, and can be kept within 190 ms.

  However, as described above, 20 symbols are displayed around the reels 21a to 21c of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and the number of steps cannot be uniformly assigned to each symbol. Also, since the number of symbols is reduced by one as compared with the case of 21 symbols, it is necessary to increase the number of assigned steps. Therefore, when the assignment of the number of steps is biased, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated If it is attempted to stop at a maximum of five symbols ahead, there is a possibility that it will not be possible to stop within 190 ms. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the quotient M (ie, 16) and the remainder P (ie, 16) obtained by dividing 336 steps set as the total number of steps by 20 are obtained. Based on the P symbols (that is, 4) in which M + 1 steps (that is, 17 steps) are assigned to any of the continuous five symbol ranges among the 20 symbols, and M steps (that is, M steps) , 16 steps) (20-P) / 4 (that is, one symbol). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the number of steps is assigned to each symbol on the reels 21a to 21c so that the sequence of 17 steps, 17 steps, 17 steps, 16 steps, and 17 steps is repeated four times. .

  By allocating the number of steps to each of the reels 21a to 21c in this manner, of the 20 symbols, four in which 17 steps are allocated and one in which 16 steps are allocated in any five consecutive ranges. Is included, the total number of steps in the range of five symbols is 84 steps (= 17 × 4 + 16), and the stop time can be kept within 190 ms.

  Further, as described above, the reel control means 120 of the slot machine 1 in which the special role is included in the role determined by the winning combination determining means 110, wins the special role, and the special role carrying means 112 transfers the special role. In the game being played, when a winning combination or a re-combination combination is won, the operation of the reels 21a to 21c may be controlled so that these combinations are preferentially stopped on the activated line. it can. More specifically, when the replaying game has been won, the combination of the symbols of the replaying game is always stopped and displayed on the activated line prior to the other winning combinations. The winning combination can be configured so that the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line prior to the special combination. The control for stopping the reels 21a to 21c is performed by using a reel control stop table as described later.

  The reel control means 120 is configured to control the operation of the reels 21a to 21c so that the interval between the previous game and the next game is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (minimum game time) T0. That is, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the start game is started at time t0 and the reels 21a to 21c start rotating, the next game starts after the minimum game time T0 has elapsed ( When the start lever 32 is operated again at the time t5 after the time t4 when the time T0 has elapsed from the time t0), the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started according to the operation of the start lever 32 (at the time t5). Starts rotation of the reels 21a to 21c). However, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the start lever 32 is operated at a time t5 ′ before the time t4 when the minimum game time T0 elapses, the reel control means 120 operates the start lever 32. At the time point (time t5 '), the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is not started, and when the minimum game time T0 has elapsed (time t4), the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started. As the minimum game time T0, for example, 4.1 seconds is set.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning combination is composed of 24 winning combinations 01 to 24 as described above. The winning combinations 01 to 24 are configured so that the combinations of the respective symbols are different as shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, symbols that stop on each of the left, middle, and right reels are displayed in brackets (“”) in this order, and symbols separated by a slash (/) in one bracket are shown in FIG. , Indicates that each symbol constitutes the role. For example, in FIG. 5, the symbol combination of the winning combination 02 is described as “Replay A / Replay B” − “Bell” − “Cherry”, which is “Replay A” − “Bell” − “Cherry”. (A state in which the symbol “Replay A” is stopped in the middle of the left reel 21a, the symbol “Bell” is stopped in the middle of the middle reel 21b, and the symbol “Cherry” is stopped in the middle of the right reel 21c. ) And "Replay B"-"Bell"-"Cherry" (the symbol of "Replay B" stops in the middle of the left reel 21a, the symbol of "Bell" stops in the middle of the middle reel 21b, and the right reel 21c. (The state of the “cherry” symbol being stopped) is shown in the middle row of FIG.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a combination of a plurality of symbols may be associated with each combination (for example, winning combinations 02 to 10, 13 to 16, 20 to 24). In addition, "any" shown as a symbol of the middle reel 21b of the winning combination 20 indicates that any of the symbols arranged on the middle reel 21b may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 8, 17 winning combinations in which the winning combinations 01 to 24 are combined (configured to be repeatedly won) are assigned to the winning combinations 01 to 24, as shown in FIG. (Winning-A1 to winning-G). In FIG. 8, the brackets of the winning combination indicate the winning combinations 01 to 24 assigned to the winning combination which is the winning combination. For example, when the winning combination -A1 is determined as the winning combination, the winning combination 01 is set. This indicates that the winning combination 07, the winning combination 13 and the winning combination 19 are repeatedly won. The winning combination -G is a winning combination when the above-described BB game is being executed, and all of the winning combinations 01 to 24 are a winning combination. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the winning combination including the winning combination, the winning combination is repeatedly won as described above, and one of the winning combinations is independently selected as in the winning combinations -C and D as described above. It is configured to also include the winning role.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, among these winning combinations, the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is assigned to the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6. Hereinafter, the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6 are referred to as "push order bells". In addition, in the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations B1 to B6, the pressing order in which the combination of the symbols of the seven game medals to be paid out (hereinafter referred to as "seven-segment") stops on the activated line is " This is referred to as a "correct answer pressing order" (a winning combination in which one game medal is paid out is hereinafter referred to as a "single winning combination"). In FIG. 9, for example, “left center right” means that the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, and the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop. Is shown. "Left **" indicates that the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, but the second stop and the third stop indicate that the operation order of the middle stop button 33b and the right stop button 33c is arbitrary. ing.

  As described above, when each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is operated, the reel control unit 120 moves the corresponding reel 21a to 21c to the position corresponding to the middle stage of the reel display window 11 when the operation is performed. Is stopped within 5 symbols including the symbol in the above. As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in each of the left reel 21a to the right reel 21c, the symbols of "bells" are arranged such that the interval between them is within 5 symbols. I have. That is, regardless of the timing at which the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the symbol "bell" can be drawn on the activated line and stopped and displayed. Therefore, no matter what rotational position each of these reels 21a to 21c is, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the reel control means 120 configures the winning combination 01 on the activated line. Any of a plurality of symbol combinations can be stopped on the activated line. Similarly, the symbols of "Replay A" or "Replay B" are arranged such that the interval between them is within 5 symbols in any of the left reel 21a to the right reel 21c. The same applies to the symbol "Cherry" on the right reel 21c. Therefore, no matter what rotational position each of these reels 21a to 21c is, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the reel control means 120 configures the winning combination 02 on the activated line. Any of a plurality of symbol combinations can be stopped on the activated line. In the middle reel 21b, any one of the symbols "Red 7", "Blue 7", "Bar", and "Character" is arranged within five symbols. That is, even if the middle stop button 33b is operated at any timing, any one of the symbols "red 7", "blue 7", "bar", and "character" can be drawn on the activated line and stopped and displayed. . The relationship between the symbols of “bar”, “watermelon”, and “replay B” on the right reel 21c and the operation timing of the right stop button 33c is the same as that of the middle reel 21b and the middle stop button 33b. Therefore, regardless of the rotational position of each of the reels 21a to 21c, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the reel control means 120 configures the winning combination 24 on the activated line. Any of a plurality of symbol combinations can be stopped on the activated line. At this time, even if any of the combinations of the symbols of the winning combinations 24 stops in the middle, the symbols "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell" are always aligned in the lower row, as is apparent from FIG.

  Hereinafter, as an example of stop control by the reel control means 120 when the pressing order bell is won, a case where the winning combination -A1 is a winning combination will be described for each pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. As shown in FIG. 8, for the winning combination -A1, the winning combination 01, the winning combination 07, the winning combination 13, and the winning combination 19 are repeatedly won, and the correct pushing order (the winning combination 01 which is the 7-piece combination) is performed. The order in which the symbol combinations are aligned on the activated line) is “left center right”.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left middle right-
When the winning combination -A1 is determined as the winning combination, the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left center to right, that is, the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, and the middle stop is performed as the second stop. When the button 33b is operated to perform the third stop and the right stop button 33c is operated, the reel control means 120 performs a winning combination on the pay line according to the "number priority stop control" in the operation of each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The pattern combination of 01 is stopped and seven game medals are paid out (“○” in FIG. 9A). Specifically, when the left stop button 33a, which is the first stop, is operated, the symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 21a, and when the middle stop button 33b, which is the second stop, is operated, the middle reel 21b is operated. The symbol of "bell" is stopped and displayed in the middle row, and the symbol of "bell" is stopped and displayed in the middle row of the right reel 21c when the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop. Here, the "number priority stop control" refers to the reels 21a to 21a to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination having the largest payout number among the plurality of winning combinations that have been repeatedly won, on the activated line. This refers to controlling to stop 21c. In the present embodiment, among the winning combinations won in the winning combination -A1, the largest number of game medals to be paid out is the winning combination 01 in which seven game medals are paid out, as shown in FIG.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of left and right-
Also in the case where the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left, the reel control means 120 stops the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 01 on the activated line according to the "number priority stop control", and the seven game medals are displayed. Payout is performed ("O" in FIG. 9A). That is, when the left stop button 33a, which is the first stop, is operated, the symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a. The symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed, and the symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b when the third stop, the middle stop button 33b, is operated.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the middle left and right order-
When the middle stop button 33b, which is the first stop, is operated, the reel control means 120 determines a symbol to be stopped at the middle stage (on the effective line) of the middle reel 21b according to the "number priority stop control". Here, the “number priority stop control” is a combination having a possibility of winning when the symbol is stopped on an active line within a stoppable range when a stop of one reel (each of 21a to 21c) is received. Indicates that the reels 21a to 21c are stopped and controlled such that the number of symbols is the largest (when a combination of a plurality of symbols is assigned to one combination, one combination is considered for each combination of symbols). . In the case of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among the combinations of the symbols constituting the winning combination -A1, those having the symbols "bell", "character", "watermelon", and "bar" in the middle reel 21b are respectively There is one, but two that include a "blank" design. Further, in the middle reel 21b, the symbol of "blank" can always be drawn on the activated line and stopped and displayed, regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 33b. Therefore, in response to the operation of the middle stop button 33b, which is the first stop, the reel control means 120 stops the "blank" symbol (the symbol constituting the winning combination 07) in the middle stage (on the effective line) of the middle reel 21b. Display.

  Next, at the time of operating the left stop button 33a, which is the second stop, since the symbol of "blank" is stopped in the middle of the middle reel 21b, the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a. By doing so, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 07 can be aligned on the activated line. Therefore, when the symbol of "Replay A" can be stopped and displayed when the left stop button 33a is operated, the reel control means 120 draws this symbol into the middle stage of the left reel 21a and stops and displays the symbol. On the other hand, when it is not possible to pull in, for example, the symbol of “Replay B” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a.

  When the right stop button 33c, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, and the symbol of "blank" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b. If the symbol "watermelon" can be stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c, the symbol is drawn into the middle of the right reel 21c and stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is not possible to pull in and when the symbol of "Replay B" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. The combination of the symbols of the specific symbol 03 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (“△ or ×” in FIG. 9A).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbols of "Replay A" are arranged on the first reel and the 16th reel on the left reel 21a. Therefore, as will be described later, when the left stop button 33a is operated while the eleventh to fifteenth symbols are in the middle of the left reel 21a, the sixteenth symbol “Replay A” is moved to the middle of the left reel 21a. Can be stopped. Further, when the left stop button 33a is operated when the 16th to 0th symbols are in the middle of the left reel 21a, the 1st "Replay A" symbol can be stopped in the middle of the left reel 21a. . That is, if the left stop button 33a is operated when ten symbols 11 to 0 are in the middle of the left reel 21a, the symbol of "Replay A" can be stopped in the middle of the left reel 21a. The probability that the symbol "Replay A" can be stopped and displayed at the middle stage on the left reel 21a is 1/2 (= 10/20). Similarly, in the right reel 21c, the symbols of "watermelon" are arranged at the 7th and the 2nd, so that the right stop button 33c is operated when the 17th to 6th symbols are in the middle stage of the right reel 21c. Then, the symbol of "watermelon" can be stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c, so that the probability is 1/2. Therefore, the probability that the symbol combination of the winning combination 07 is stopped and displayed on the activated line is ４ (= １ ／ × １ ／).

  As described above, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the middle left and right order, the symbol combination of the winning combination 07 is stopped and displayed on the activated line with a probability of 1/4, and 3/4 (= 1-1). The combination of the symbols of the specific symbol 03 (hereinafter, also referred to as “bell spilled eyes”) is stopped and displayed on the payline with the probability of / 4).

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of center right and left-
As described in the stop control when the middle stop button 33b is operated in the middle and left and right directions, when the middle stop button 33b, which is the first stop, is operated, the reel control unit 120 follows the “number priority stop control” to set the middle stage (effective line) of the middle reel 21b. In the upper part, "blank" which is a symbol constituting the winning combination 07 is stopped and displayed.

  Next, at the time of operating the right stop button 33c, which is the second stop, the symbol of "blank" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b, so the symbol of "watermelon" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. Then, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 07 can be aligned on the activated line. Therefore, when the right water stop button 33c is operated and the symbol of "watermelon" can be stopped and displayed, the reel control means 120 draws the symbol into the middle stage of the right reel 21c and stops and displays the symbol. On the other hand, when it cannot be pulled in, for example, the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c.

  When the left stop button 33a, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol of "blank" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b, and the symbol of "watermelon" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. When the symbol "Replay A" can be stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 21a, the symbol is drawn and stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the symbol cannot be pulled in, the symbol combination of the specific symbol 02 is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying the symbol of "bell" in the middle stage of the left reel 21a. When the "blank" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b and the "Replay A" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c, "Replay A" or "Replay A" is displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a. By stopping and displaying one of the symbols of “Replay B”, the combination of the symbols of the specific symbol 03 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (“△ or ×” in FIG. 9A).

  As described above, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of the center left and right, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 07 is stopped and displayed on the activated line with a probability of 1/4, as in the case of the center right and left, The combination of the specific symbol 02 or the specific symbol 03 is stopped and displayed on the payline with a probability of 3/4.

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left-
When the right stop button 33c, which is the first stop, is operated, the reel control means 120 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the middle stage (on the effective line) of the right reel 21c according to the "number priority stop control". In the case of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among the combinations of the symbols constituting the winning combination -A1, those having the symbols of "bell", "character", "watermelon", and "blank" on the right reel 21c are respectively Although one is included, the number including the symbol of “Replay A” is two. Further, on the right reel 21c, the symbol of "Replay A" can always be drawn on the activated line and stopped regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 33c. Therefore, in response to the operation of the right stop button 33c, which is the first stop, the reel control unit 120 displays the symbol “Replay A” (the symbol constituting the winning combination 13) in the middle stage (on the effective line) of the right reel 21c. Stop display.

  Next, at the time of operating the left stop button 33a, which is the second stop, the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 21c, so the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 21a. By displaying, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 13 can be aligned on the activated line. Therefore, when the symbol of "Replay A" can be stopped and displayed when the left stop button 33a is operated, the reel control means 120 draws this symbol into the middle stage of the left reel 21a and stops and displays the symbol. On the other hand, when it is not possible to pull in, for example, the symbol of “Replay B” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a.

  When the middle stop button 33b, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, and the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. If the symbol "watermelon" can be stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, the symbol is drawn and stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is not possible to pull in and when the symbol of "Replay B" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a, the symbol of "blank" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b to specify the symbol. The combination of the symbols of the symbol 03 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (“△ or ×” in FIG. 9A).

  As described above, the probability that the symbol “Replay A” can be stopped and displayed at the middle stage on the left reel 21a is １ ／. Also, in the middle reel 21b, the symbols of "watermelon" are arranged at the 9th and 4th positions. Therefore, when the 19th to 8th symbols are in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, the middle stop button 33b is operated. Then, the symbol of "watermelon" can be stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 21b, so that the probability is 1/2. Therefore, the probability that the symbol combination of the winning combination 13 is stopped and displayed on the activated line is ４ (= １ ／ × １ ／).

  As described above, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right and left, the symbol combination of the winning combination 13 is stopped and displayed on the activated line with a probability of 1/4, and 3/4 (= 1-1). The combination of the symbols of the specific symbol 03 is stopped and displayed on the pay line with the probability of / 4).

-When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right middle left
As described in the stop control when the right and left operations are performed, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the first stop, the reel control unit 120 follows the “number priority stop control” and sets the middle stage (effective line) of the right reel 21c. In the upper part, "Replay A" which is a symbol constituting the winning combination 13 is stopped and displayed.

  Next, at the time of operating the middle stop button 33b, which is the second stop, the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c, so the symbol of "watermelon" is stopped in the middle of the middle reel 21b. When displayed, the symbols constituting the winning combination 13 are stopped and displayed on the activated line, whereby the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 13 can be aligned on the activated line. Therefore, when the "watermelon" symbol can be stopped and displayed when the middle stop button 33b is operated, the reel control means 120 draws the symbol into the middle stage of the middle reel 21b and stops and displays the symbol. On the other hand, when it cannot be pulled in, for example, the symbol of "blank" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a.

  When the left stop button 33a, which is the third stop, is operated, the symbol of "watermelon" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b, and the symbol of "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c. When the symbol "Replay A" can be stopped and displayed, the reel control means 120 draws the symbol into the middle stage of the left reel 21a to stop and display the symbol. On the other hand, when it cannot be pulled in, the symbol of "bell" is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 21a, so that the symbol combination of the specific symbol 05 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the "blank" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 21b and the "Replay A" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 21c, "Replay A" or "Replay A" is displayed in the middle of the left reel 21a. By stopping and displaying one of the symbols of “Replay B”, the combination of the symbols of the specific symbol 03 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (“△ or ×” in FIG. 9A).

  As described above, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of right, middle, and left, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 13 is stopped and displayed on the activated line with a probability of 1/4, as in the case of the middle of the right and left. The combination of the symbol of the specific symbol 03 or the symbol of the specific symbol 05 is stopped and displayed on the payline with a probability of 3/4.

  Here, the case where the winning combination -A1 is won has been described as an example of the pushing order bell. However, the winning combinations -A2 to A6 can also be pressed in the correct answering order shown in FIG. When the operation is performed in the order, the combination of the symbols of the seven-segment combination (winning combination 01 or the combination of the winning combinations 02) is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and seven game medals are paid out. When the operation is performed in the order of “△ or ×”), the combination of symbols for one hand is stopped and displayed with a probability of ４, one game medal is paid out, and 3/4 is played. The combination of the symbols of the specific symbol (any one of the specific symbols 01 to 05) is stopped and displayed on the activated line with the probability of. In the above description, a case has been described where the bell spilled eyes for the winning combination -A1 are the specific symbols 02, 03, and 05. However, the winning combinations -A2 to A6 are also set according to the winning combinations that constitute them. The specific symbols 01 to 05 become bell spilled eyes.

  Also, for the winning combinations -B1 to B6, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the correct pressing order shown in FIG. 9A, the symbol of the 7-segment winning combination (winning combination 01 or winning combination 02) is displayed. When the combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line and seven game medals are paid out and the operation is performed in the other pressing order (the pressing order indicated by “△ or ×”), the probability of １ ／ is increased. , The combination of one symbol combination is stopped and displayed, one game medal is paid out, and the combination of the specific symbol (any one of the specific symbols 01 to 05) is displayed on the activated line with a probability of 3/4. Stopped and displayed. However, in the internal middle game state (RT4 game state) described later, regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 01 or the winning combination 02 stops on the activated line. , Seven game medals are paid out.

  Note that the specific symbols 01 to 05, which are stopped and displayed when the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6 are won, may be occasions for a transition of a game state described later.

-About other winning combinations-
The winning combination -C is one of the symbols of "Replay A" or "Replay B" on the left reel 21a, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 33a, among the symbols constituting the winning combination 21. Although it is possible to stop at the middle stage, the probability that the "watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 21b stops at the middle stage is 1/2, and either the "red 7" or "character" symbol on the right reel 21c is at the middle stage. Since the probability of stopping is 1/2, the symbol combination of the winning combination 21 is stopped and displayed on the activated line with a probability of 1/4, and the symbol combination shown in FIG. A combination of symbols that does not correspond to any of them (hereinafter, referred to as “losing eyes”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. As is clear from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of the winning combination 21 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the symbol of "watermelon" is aligned on the line on the lower right in the reel display window 11. , So-called "watermelon".

  The winning combination -D may be any of the symbols constituting the winning combination 20 on the middle reel 21b, and may be "watermelon" on the right reel 21c regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 33c. , "Cherry", "Bell", and "Replay A" can be stopped and displayed in the middle row, but the "Bar" on the left reel 21a has the 9th to 13th symbols in the middle row. Sometimes, when the left stop button 33a is operated, the stop display can be performed in the middle stage. Therefore, the probability that the symbol combination of the winning combination 20 can be stopped and displayed on the activated line is 1/4 (= 5/20). ). Therefore, when the winning combination -D is won, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 20 is stopped and displayed on the activated line with a probability of 1/4, and the loss is stopped and displayed on the activated line with a probability of 3/4. You. As is clear from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of the winning combination 20 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the symbol of "Cherry" is displayed at the lower left corner (lower stage of the left reel 21a) in 11 until the reel display. The display is stopped and can be used as a so-called “cherry”.

  Further, when the winning combination -E is won, one of the combinations of the symbols of the winning combination 23 is stopped and displayed on the activated line regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. When the symbol combination of the winning combination 23 stops on the activated line, as shown in FIG. 4, “bell”-“bell”-“replay B / bar / watermelon” are displayed in the lower part of the reel display window 11. The symbol stops (for example, if a stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle, and right), in the first stop and the second stop, "bell"-"bell" is displayed in the lower row, and then the third stop causes a loss. Becomes). Therefore, it can be used as a so-called “slip chance eye”.

  Further, as described above, the combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the activated line regardless of the operation order and timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c as described above. It is. Accordingly, the reel control means 120 may be configured to always stop and display the symbol combination of the winning combination 01 on the activated line when the winning combination -F is won, or to combine the symbol combination of the winning combination 02. May be stopped and displayed on the activated line, or either the winning combination 01 or the winning combination 02 may be stopped and displayed on the activated line in accordance with the operation timing or the like. The winning combination -F can be used as a so-called "common bell".

  The winning combination -G is a winning combination when the BB game is being executed as described above. When the winning combination -G is won, the reel control unit 120 changes the symbol combination of the winning combination 24. A stop display is made on the activated line, and as a result, 12 game medals are paid out. When the symbol combination of the winning combination 24 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol "bell"-"bell"-"bell" is displayed in the lower part of the reel display window 11. Will be aligned.

-About replays-
As shown in FIG. 8, the replayed game (replay), which is the winning combination, is a replayed game-A, a replayed game-B, a replayed game-C1 to C6, a replayed game-D1 to D3, and a replayed game. It is composed of a gaming part-E and re-gaming parts-F1 to F5, and these re-gaming parts are constructed by combining re-gaming parts 01 to 08 shown in FIG. 5 (in parentheses in FIG. 8). Has the same meaning as in the winning combination). Note that these replays are provided by the stop button 33a as apparent from the arrangement of the symbols on the reels 21a to 21c shown in FIG. 4 and the combination of the symbols assigned to the replays 01 to 08 shown in FIG. No. 33c is operated at any timing, so that a combination of symbols of any of these re-gaming combinations 01 to 08 is stopped on the activated line.

  Here, the replay combination -A is a combination in which the symbol combination of the replay combination 01 is stopped and displayed on the activated line regardless of the operation order and timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. That is, the symbols of "Replay A / Replay B"-"Replay A"-"Replay A / Replay B" are aligned in the middle of the reel display window 11, and can be used as a so-called "normal replay".

  Further, the re-game combination -B is a combination in which the combination of the symbols of the re-game combination 02 is stopped and displayed on the activated line regardless of the operation order and timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. As is clear from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of the replaying game 02 is stopped and displayed on the pay line, “Replay A / Replay B”-“Replay A”-“ The symbols of "Replay A" are aligned, and can be used as a so-called "parallel replay".

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is assigned to the re-gaming combinations -C1 to C6 and the re-gaming combinations -F1 to F5 (hereinafter, these re-gaming combinations). The role is called "push order replay"). Specifically, in each of the re-gaming combinations -C1 to C6, the pressing order in which the symbol combination of the re-gaming symbol 02 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the symbol of the symbol of the re-gaming symbol 03 or the re-gaming symbol 04 The pressing order in which the combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line is assigned. As is clear from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of the replaying game 03 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, “Replay A / Replay B” − “Replay” is displayed on the line on the lower right in the reel display window 11. When the symbols "A"-"Replay A" are aligned and the symbol combination of the replaying game 04 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, "Replay A / Replay" The symbols "B"-"Replay A"-"Replay A" are aligned, and can be used as a so-called "oblique replay". "

  In addition, in each of the re-gaming combinations -F1 to F5, the pushing order in which the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination 08 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the combination of the symbols of the re-gaming combination 02 are stopped and displayed on the activated line. The pressing order is assigned. Here, in the re-gaming combination-F5, even if the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the middle right and left order or the middle and left middle order, the symbol of the re-gaming combination 08 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. It is configured to be. As is clear from FIG. 4, when the symbol combination of the replaying game 08 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, “Replay A / Replay B” − “Replay A” − “Bell” are displayed in the upper row in the reel display window 11. Is stopped and displayed, and the symbol combination of the replaying game 02 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, as described above, the "Replay A / Replay B"- The symbol “Replay A”-“Replay A” is stopped and displayed.

  It should be noted that the symbols of the replaying game 02, the replaying game 03, the replaying game 04 and the replaying game 08 which are stopped and displayed when the replaying game -C1 to C6 and the replaying game -F1 to F5 are won. The combination relates to a transition of a game state described later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is assigned to the re-gaming combinations -D1 to D3, and the re-gaming role 05 or the re-gaming role is determined according to the pressing order. The symbol combination of 01 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, but is not related to the transition of the gaming state. Here, as for the combination of the symbols of the replaying combination 01, the symbols of "Replay A / Replay B"-"Replay A"-"Replay A / Replay B" are arranged in the middle of the reel display window 11, as described above. When the symbol combination of the re-game player 05 is stopped and displayed on the pay line, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper left (upper left) of the reel display window 11 and the center (middle of middle reel 21b) are displayed. ), The symbols "Replay A / Replay B"-"Replay A"-"Replay A" are arranged in a V-shape in the order of upper right (upper row of the right reel 21c). By doing so, it is possible to give the player a suggestion of the playing state and the effect state.

  Further, as described above, both the re-gaming role 03 and the re-gaming role 04 constituting the re-gaming role-E can be stopped and displayed on the activated line regardless of the operation order and timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. It is a combination of symbols. Therefore, the reel control means 120 may be configured to always stop and display the symbol combination of the re-gamer 03 on the activated line when the re-gamer-E is won, The combination of symbols may be configured to be stopped and displayed on the activated line, or one of the re-gaming combination 03 and the re-gaming combination 04 may be configured to be stopped and displayed on the activated line in accordance with the operation timing or the like. You may.

  In addition, in such a slot machine 1, when the special combination is won, the re-game combination 01 and the winning combination 01 may be configured to be repeatedly won. For example, in a configuration in which the special role and the winning combination 01 or the replaying role 01 are repeatedly won, in the game in which the special role is won, the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 01 or the replaying role 01 has priority over the activated line. Since they are aligned, the combination of the symbols of the special role in the game is not aligned. Not limited to this, the special role may be won alone, and when the non-internal medium game state shifts to the internal medium game state, the special role wins (the combination of special role symbols stops on the activated line) In order to make it difficult to perform the replay, it is possible to increase the winning area of the replaying role (for example, the frequency of the loss is increased during the non-inside middle game state, and the loss is performed during the inside inside game state). By making the area a replaying area, it is difficult to win a special role.) In addition, a special role (hereinafter referred to as “special role 1”) that can be won in a game in which two game medals are bet (a game of two bets) is provided. In the game in which a medal is bet (three-betting game), the combination of the symbols cannot be stopped on the activated line, so that the special combination 1 is not won in the three-betting game (special It is also possible to configure such that the inside-in-game state in which the role 1 is won is continued). In this case, a special combination (hereinafter referred to as “special combination 2”) that can be won in a game of three bets may be provided. In this case, the special combination 2 can stop the combination of the symbols on the activated line in the game of three bets, but may not be able to stop the combination in the game of two bets. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the replaying game-A, the winning game-C, the winning game-D, the winning game-E, and the winning game-F are special games (BB1 to BB1). BB3) is configured to be won at the same time. In the winning combination in which the replaying or winning combination and the special combination overlap, the condition device number (winning number) described later is assigned the same number as the replaying combination or the winning combination overlapping and winning in the special combination. ing.

  Here, a method of controlling the stop of the reels 21a to 21c by the reel control means 120 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the reel control means 120 includes a rotation start control means 121, a stop table storage means 122, a stop position data creation means 123, a rotation position detection means 124 and a rotation stop control means 125.

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

(Stop table storage means 122)
The stop table storage unit 122 stores a stop order selection table and a stop table, which are information for stopping the reels 21a to 21c. As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the stop table stores the symbol numbers (0 No. to No. 19) are tables that specify which symbols are to be stopped at the position corresponding to the lower row, and a table number is assigned to each of them. For example, the stop table shown in FIG. 10B is a table used to stop the winning combination -A1, which is one of the pressing order bells.

  More specifically, in FIG. 10B, the first table is used to stop the symbol "bell" in the middle of the left reel 21a. Also, since the layout of the "bell" symbol on the left reel 21a and the layout of the "blank" symbol on the middle reel 21b are the same, the first table has a "blank" symbol in the middle of the middle reel 21b. It is also used to stop The second table is used to stop the "bell" symbol in the middle of the middle reel 21b. The third table is used to stop the symbol "bell" in the middle of the right reel 21c. Also, since the arrangement of the symbol "bell" on the right reel 21c and the arrangement of the symbols "Replay A" and "Replay B" on the left reel 21a are the same, the third table is the middle row of the left reel 21a. Are also used to stop the symbols of "Replay A" and "Replay B". In the fourth table, when the symbol "watermelon" is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 21c, the symbol is drawn on the activated line, and when the symbol cannot be pulled in, the symbol "Replay A" is stopped and displayed. Used for In the fifth table, when the symbol "Replay A" is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 21a, the symbol is drawn on the activated line, and when the symbol cannot be pulled in, the symbol "Bell" is stopped and displayed. Used for In the sixth table, when the symbol of "watermelon" is stopped and displayed on the middle row of the middle reel 21b, the symbol is drawn on the activated line, and when the symbol cannot be pulled in, the symbol of "blank" is stopped and displayed. Used for

  In the stop table, when two symbol numbers can be selected (for example, the winning combination 7 is not the second or seventh “watermelon” symbol in the middle of the right reel 21c but the third symbol). It is also possible to stop the symbol of "Character". In this case, if a stop operation is received with the symbol of "Cherry" of No. 0, the symbol of "Bell" of No. 1 is stopped at the lower stage. When the second "watermelon" symbol stops in the middle row and the second "watermelon" symbol stops in the lower row, the third "character" symbol stops in the middle row) The symbol number may be set in advance, or both may be set, and the symbol number to be stopped according to a predetermined algorithm may be selected according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 33a to 33c.

  Here, FIG. 10 (b) only illustrates the case of the winning combination -A1, and is also defined for other winning combinations. Then, as shown in the specific stop control of the reel control means 120 described with the winning combination -A1 as an example, which stop table is used depending on the winning combination and the pressing order (stroke order) of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. You can decide what to do. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment stores the relationship between the winning combination and the batting order in a stop order selection table shown in FIG. Here, a symbol control number is assigned to the winning combination (condition device number) by the winning combination determining means 110, and the stop order selection table defines the relationship between the batting order and the table using the symbol control number as a key. I have. Note that FIG. 10 (a) only illustrates the case of the winning combination -A1, and is defined for other winning combinations. The portions separated by slashes indicate the case where the table to be selected is different depending on the symbols that have been stopped.

  In the stop order selection table and the stop table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, some tables may be shared by two or more reels. For example, as described above, when stopping the symbol of "bell" in the middle of the left reel 21a and when stopping the symbol of "blank" in the upper stage of the middle reel 21b, the symbol of the middle stage which received the stop button is Since the numbers of the symbols to be stopped at the lower stage are the same, a common stop table (for example, the first table) can be shared by the left reel 21a and the middle reel 21b. With this configuration, the storage capacity for the stop table can be reduced, and the ROM 105 and the like can be used effectively. Of course, each may be defined in another table.

  The stop table shown in FIG. 10B shows the correspondence between the symbol number located in the middle row when the accepting operation is performed and the symbol number of the symbol number to be stopped in the lower row for the symbol number. Although defined, the invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a table configuration that defines how many frames are slid and stopped for the symbol number for which the accepting operation has been performed may be adopted. For example, the stop table with the table number 1 shown in FIG. 10B stops the symbol "bell" in the middle of the left reel 21a. Here, if the left stop button 33a is operated while the symbol of No. 6 "Replay B" is in the middle row on the left reel 21a, the symbol of No. 9 "Blank" is stopped in the lower row. Therefore, when the stop table is specified by the number of frames to be slid (the number of sliding frames), “4” is set for the symbol number 6 (the symbol 9 is sifted from number 6 in the middle row by sliding 4 frames). Stops in the middle). Such a stop table based on the number of sliding frames can be used for any of the reels 21a to 21b of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and for some of the reels 21a to 21b, It is also possible to use differently, such as using a stop table that defines the symbol numbers of the stop symbols shown in FIG. 10B and using a stop table defined by the number of slip frames for the remaining reels.

(Stop position data creation means 123)
The stop position data creating unit 123 determines the stop position at which the reels 21a to 21c are stopped when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, based on the result of the lottery by the winning combination determining unit 110. One of the stop tables is selected based on the selection table to generate stop position data. When the start lever 32 is operated and all the three reels 21a to 21c are rotated at a constant speed, the stop position data creating means 123 outputs three stop positions until the stop button for the first stop is operated. For each of the reels 21a to 21c, a stop table is selected based on the stop order selection table to generate stop position data. After the first stop stop button (any of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is operated, the first stop is operated until the second stop stop button is operated at the latest (that is, the second stop stop). The remaining two reels for which the operation of the stop button has not been performed at the time when the stop button of the first stop was operated during the time until the operation of the butane was received (that is, the stop button for the first stop) For each of the two reels rotating at the time when is operated, a stop table is selected based on the stop order selection table to generate stop position data. Similarly, after the stop button for the second stop is operated, the stop button for the second stop is operated until the stop button for the third stop is operated at the latest (that is, the stop button for the third stop). During the operation of the stop button for the second stop during the time until the operation of the stop button is received, the remaining one reel on which the stop button has not been operated yet (that is, the stop button for the second stop is operated) The stop table is selected and stop position data is created based on the stop order selection table for one reel that is rotating at the point in time when the stop position is selected.

  For example, after the start lever 32 is operated, the left stop button 33a corresponding to the left reel 21a, the middle stop button 33b corresponding to the middle reel 21b, and the right stop button 33c corresponding to the right reel 21c (in other words, winning). It is assumed that the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the correct answer pressing order for the role -A1). In this case, when the start lever 32 is operated and the rotation speeds of all three reels 21a to 21c become constant, the stop position data creating means 123 selects a stop table for all the reels 21a to 21c. Create stop position data. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, before the first stop, the first table is selected for the left reel 21a, the fourth table is selected for the middle reel 21b, and the right reel 21c is selected. , The stop position data is created by selecting the third table. When the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, stop position data is selected for the rotating left reel 21a and right reel 21c until the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop. And create the stop position data again. That is, the second table is selected for the middle reel 21b, and the third table is selected for the right reel 21c. Further, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, the stop position data is selected for the rotating right reel 21c until the right stop button 33c, which is the third stop, is operated, and the stop position is selected. Recreate the data. Here, the second table is selected for the right reel 21c. In generating stop position data for the third stop, the second stop table is selected for the right reel 21c, but the second stop table is already selected for the second stop and the stop position data is selected. Is created, there is no need to create it again, and the stop position data for the second stop can be used as it is at the third stop (of course, it may be created again).

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

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, from when the start lever 32 is operated to when the first stop stop button is operated, and when any one of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is operated. The start lever 32 is used to select stop tables for all rotating reels from among the reels 21a to 21c and to generate stop position data before the next stop button is operated after the operation. After the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, there is provided a non-reception period in which the operation of the next stop button is disabled for a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the time from when the start lever 32 is operated to when the rotation speeds of all three reels 21a to 21c become constant speed is the time when the reels 21a to 21c are stopped. It is sufficient to select the data and create the stop position data.

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

(Rotation stop control means 125)
Based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the rotation stop control unit 125 sets the positions of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the stop position data created by the stop position data creation unit 123a. The reels 21a to 21c are stopped at the correspondingly determined stop positions. That is, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the reels 21a to 21a are stopped at the stop positions defined in the stop position data corresponding to the positions of the reels 21a to 21c at the time when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. 21c will stop.

  FIG. 8 also shows a winning probability of a winning combination (a configuration of a winning lottery table) in each game state described later. Here, the numerical values shown in FIG. 8 indicate the numbers (numerator values when the denominator is 65536), and “-” shown in each role indicates that the lottery of that role is not performed in the gaming state. It is not shown. Further, the probability of not winning any role (probability in the case of so-called "losing") is a value obtained by subtracting the sum of the probability of winning the special role, the winning combination, and the replaying game from 1 (in the case of the number, 65536 minus the total value of the number of special roles, winning combinations, and replays). Note that "losing" does not have to be provided (a configuration may be made such that one of the roles is always won by lottery). Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the reel control means 120 is configured to stop a symbol combination (losing eye) that does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5 on the activated line. I have.

(Winning determination means 130)
When all of the reels 21a to 21c stop, the winning determination means 130 determines whether or not a combination of symbol combinations is arranged on the above-mentioned activated line. It is determined that the combination has been established (winning) or the specific symbol to which the gaming state shifts has stopped. At this time, the winning determination unit 130 determines the symbol located on the pay line by detecting, for example, the angle or the number of steps when the stepping motor stops using the reel position detection units 23a to 23c. , The presence or absence of a winning combination (winning) is determined. When a table is used for controlling the reels 21a to 21c to be stopped, the winning determination means 130 does not determine the combination of symbols after the reels 21a to 21c are actually stopped, but performs reel control. When the stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c are determined by the means 120 using the table as described above, a combination of symbols stopped on the payline may be determined.

(Payout control means 140)
The payout control means 140 pays out game medals according to the winning (winning) in the slot machine according to the present embodiment as a result of the determination by the winning determining means 130 (winning in the slot machine according to the present embodiment). That is, the payout control means 140 has a function as a profit giving means for giving a profit to the player based on the stop display of the predetermined symbol combination of the reels 21a to 21c. Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game medals can be stored as electronic information by the game medium storage means 141 provided in the payout control means 140. Yes (the game medals stored inside the slot machine 1 are called "credits"). When a game medal exceeding the maximum number of bets (three in this embodiment) is inserted from the medal insertion slot 51, or when a winning combination in which the game medal is paid out is won, the payout control means 140 sets the game medal to It is stored (stored inside) in the game medium storing means 141. Note that when the number of stored game medals (credits) exceeds a predetermined number (50 in the above case), the payout control unit 140 causes the hopper motor 70 to operate to pay out the game medals of the exceeded number. Hopper device. Further, the payout control means 140 is configured to, when the settlement button 34 is operated, cause the hopper device to pay out the game medals bet and the stored game medals (credits). At this time, the number of bets stored in the game medal and game medium storing means 141 is 0. The number of credits stored in the game medium storing means 141 is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the upper end of the front door 3) on the front surface (the front door 3) of the slot machine 1 (the stored credits). The part that displays the number is called the “credit display part”).

(Setting value setting means 150)
The setting value setting means 150 is for performing settings such as lottery and payout of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment by operating the setting change key switch 36. In the slot machine 1, with the power switch 35 turned off, the power switch 35 is turned on while the setting change key switch 36 is turned on, the power is turned on, and the set value is updated by performing a predetermined operation. Alternatively, after the user inputs and operates the start lever 32 and turns off the setting change key switch 36, the set value is stored in the set value storage means 151. For example, six levels from 1 to 6 can be set, and the winning combination determination means 110 changes the winning probability of the combination according to the setting value, whereby the payout of the game medals to be paid out It is configured to change the rate (payout rate). Therefore, the winning probability shown in FIG. 8 is an example (for example, a value when the set value is 1). Further, when the set value is changed, a part of the game-related information (eg, a game state described later) is retained, while the other information (eg, an internal game state described later) is initialized. You can also. Further, in a slot machine having a special combination, it is also possible to configure so that the setting value cannot be changed even if the above operation is performed in the special gaming state. Further, the configuration may be such that the set value cannot be changed even in the internal middle game state. Further, the configuration may be such that the setting cannot be changed while the freeze is being executed.

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

(RT game state control means 161)
First, the transition of the gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 11A, in an initial state such as factory shipment, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is changed to a non-RT gaming state (normal gaming state) by the RT gaming state control means 161. In the case of the specification in which the gaming state is initialized when the set value is changed, even when the slot machine 1 is powered on and the set value is changed (also called “RAM clear”), the non-RT gaming state ( Normal game state).

  Further, in the non-RT gaming state, the player wins one of the above-mentioned winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6, and displays a specific symbol (any of the specific symbols 01 to 05 shown in FIG. 5) on the activated line. Is stopped and displayed, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT1 gaming state by the RT gaming state control means 161. As shown in FIG. 9A, among the six types of pressing order assigned to each of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6, the first stop is the left stop button 33a and the middle stop. Since the correct answer pressing order is assigned to the button 33b and the right stop button 33c, if the winning order of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6 is not notified, 2 With a probability of / 3, the operation is performed in the incorrect push order (a push order other than the correct push order), and as described above, in the case of the incorrect push order, the specific symbol is activated with a probability of 3/4 as an effective line. Since it is stopped and displayed above, when one of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 or the winning combinations -B1 to B6 is won, the specific symbol is valid with a probability of 1/2 (= 2/3 × 3/4). RT1 game stopped and displayed on line It will be migrated to the state.

  In addition, when the player is in the RT1 gaming state and wins one of the re-gaming combinations -F1 to F5, and the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination 08 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT gaming state control means 161 causes The gaming state of the slot machine 1 shifts to the RT2 gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8, the re-gaming combinations -F1 to F5 are winning combinations when the gaming state is in the RT1 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, and as shown in FIG. When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order indicated by "08" for the winning of F1 to F5, the symbol combination of the replaying game 08 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. That is, the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 08 is stopped and displayed depending on whether or not the push order in which the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 08 is stopped and displayed for the winning of the replaying games -F1 to F5. The probabilities are configured to be different.

  Further, when the player is in the RT2 gaming state, the player wins one of the re-gaming combinations -C1 to C6, and the combination of the symbols of the re-gaming combination 03 or the re-gaming combination 04 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. The state control means 161 shifts the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the RT3 gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8, the re-gaming combinations -C1 to C6 are winning combinations when the gaming state is in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, and as shown in FIG. When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order indicated by “03” and “04” in response to the winning of C1 to C6, the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 03 or the replaying game 04 is displayed on the activated line. Stopped and displayed.

  Also, in the RT3 gaming state, when one of the re-gaming combinations -C1 to C6 is won, the pressing order in which the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination 03 or the re-gaming combination 04 is stopped and displayed on the activated line is notified. Then, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pressing order, the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 03 or the replaying game 04 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the RT game state control means 161 The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is configured to maintain the RT3 gaming state.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the above-described pushing order bell is won, an AT game for notifying the pushing order in which the symbol combination of the seven-segment combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line is provided. The AT game is mainly executed in the RT3 game state (as described later, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition for shifting to the AT game (internal game state 3) is upright, and the re-game is performed. In response to the winning of the roles -C1 to C6, the player is notified of the pressing order in which the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 03 or 04 is stopped and displayed, but the player presses the stop buttons 33a to 33c in this pressing order. Is not operated (that is, when the RT2 gaming state is continued without transitioning to the RT3 gaming state), the internal gaming state 3 is entered and the AT game is started). Here, the AT game is a game that notifies the player of an advantageous pushing order. For example, like the above-described pressing order bells (for example, winning combinations -A1 to A6 and winning combinations -B1 to B6), when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated, the correct pressing order (combination of the symbols of the 7-segment combination is The pressing order stopped and displayed on the activated line) is given to the player using the acquired number display 72 by the main control means 100 and the image display device 41 or the like by the effect control means 301 as described later. By informing (referred to as “assist” or “navigating”), the combination of the symbols of the winning combination 01 or the winning combination 02 with respect to the pressing order bell such as the winning combination -A1 to A6 can be aligned on the activated line. (As a result, seven game medals are paid out). As described above, when the AT game is executed, the pressing order for shifting to the RT2 game state and the RT3 game state when the replaying game is won is notified, and in the RT3 game state, By notifying the pressing order in which the gaming state is maintained, the AT game is executed in the RT3 gaming state.

  In the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, one of the re-gaming combinations -C1 to C6 is won, and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are pressed in the order in which the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination 02 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Is operated, the symbol combination of the re-game combination 02 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. As a result, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the RT1 gaming state by the RT gaming state control means 161. In addition, even when one of the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6 is won and the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line without being operated in the correct answer order, the RT game state control means. According to 161, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, when the game is being executed in the RT1 gaming state, it is assumed that the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the pushing order for raising the gaming state by winning the replaying role, even though the pressing order is not notified. Also, in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, if the push order is not notified, the RT1 gaming state for the winning of the re-playing combinations -C1 to C6 or the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6. There is a high possibility that the stop buttons 33a to 33c will be operated in the order in which the transition is made, and the game will be basically executed in the RT1 game state. Similarly, when the AT game is completed in the RT3 gaming state, unless the notification of the pressing order for the replaying combinations -C1 to C6, the winning combinations -A1 to A6, and the winning combinations -B1 to B6 is made, the gaming state is RT1. It will shift to a game state. Therefore, the “advantageous pressing order” in the above-described AT game includes a transition from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state during the execution of the AT game (stopping for the winning of the pushing bell). When the buttons 33a to 33c are not operated in the correct answer order and the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, or when the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 03 or 04 is stopped in response to the winning of the replaying game -C1 to C6, the push is displayed. In the case where the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated in this pressing order in spite of the notification of the order and the combination of the symbols of the re-gaming combination 02 is stopped and displayed on the activated line), the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Notification of the pressing order is also included. Note that, in the AT game, instead of notifying the pressing order, information for pressing (for example, “Aim for red” or the like) may be notified.

  Here, the non-RT gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state are also non-internal gaming states, and the "non-internal gaming state" means that the power is turned on for the first time after the factory pickup or the RAM. Refers to a state in which a special role has not been won, such as when clearing.

  In the non-RT game state, the RT1 game state, the RT2 game state, and the RT3 game state, the special combination (BB1 to BB3) is won by the winning combination determination means 110, and the special role is displayed on the activated line of the reels 21a to 21c in the game. When the combination of symbols other than the symbol combination assigned to is stopped and displayed, that is, when it is determined that the game does not shift to the special game with respect to the winning of the special combination, the game state control means 160 sets the RT game The state control means 161 shifts the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the RT4 gaming state, which is an internal medium gaming state. Here, "inside the inside" means a state where the special combination has been won but the combination of the symbols corresponding to the special combination has not been arranged on the activated line. As described above, when shifting to the RT4 gaming state, which is the internal middle gaming state, the winning combination is carried over by the special combination carry-over means 112 until the combination of the symbols of the special combination that has been won is stopped and displayed on the activated line (ie, The RT4 gaming state, which is an internal medium gaming state, is continued. Note that the timing of shifting to the inside may be based on the fact that the winning combination determination means 110 has won the special combination. In this normal gaming state (non-RT gaming state, RT1, RT2, RT3 gaming state, and RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state), unless an AT gaming described later is executed, basically a gaming medal to bet. Is larger than the expected number that can be obtained in the game.

  Further, in the RT4 gaming state, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning special combination (BB1 to BB3) is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT gaming state control means 161 changes the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to a special state. Transition to the gaming state. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the player wins BB1 or BB2 and shifts to the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state), and the combination of the winning BB1 or BB2 symbols stops on the activated line. When it is displayed, it shifts to the RT5-12 gaming state, wins BB3, shifts to the RT4 gaming state (internal middle gaming state), and the winning combination of symbols of BB3 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the game state is shifted to the RT5-3 gaming state (hereinafter, the RT5-12 gaming state and the RT5-3 gaming state are collectively referred to as "RT5 gaming state"). In the RT5 game state, a game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined end condition is, as described above, for example, in the RT5 gaming state (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state), a predetermined number of game medals are paid out to the player. This is the case where more than 334 sheets are paid out for BB1, 238 sheets for BB2, and more than 60 sheets for BB3. When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the RT5 gaming state (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state), the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is changed by the RT gaming state control means 161 to a non-RT gaming state. Move to

  In any game state, when a winning combination is won and the corresponding combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line (winning), a predetermined number of game medals are paid out by the payout control means 140 (or The replay is executed when the winning combination is won and the corresponding combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line. The above description of the game state is an example, and the present invention is not limited to the transition of the game state. For example, the game state may be shifted by the combination of symbols of the winning combination being stopped and displayed on the activated line, or a gaming state transition symbol different from the winning combination on the activated line (payout of game medals) Or a combination of symbols that are not targeted for re-games) may be stopped and the game state may be shifted.

(Internal game state control means 162)
Next, the transition of the internal game state will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the game state, an effect state (specifically, an AT game) that affects the number of game medals to be paid out is managed by the internal game state control means 162. ing. The AT game in the conventional gaming machine is managed by the sub-control means 200. However, if an act of illegally remodeling the sub-control means 200 is performed or an illegal command is injected into the sub-control means 200, the AT game is forcibly performed. Was likely to be made into an AT game. In addition, whether or not to execute a game that affects the number of game medals such as an AT game is required to be managed by the main control unit 100. Therefore, the main control means 100 is configured to manage based on a plurality of internal game states as shown in FIG.

  First, during normal times such as at the time of factory shipment, the internal gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to the internal gaming state 0 (normal) by the internal gaming state control means 162. Then, in the internal gaming state 0, when an AT lottery described later is won, the internal gaming state control means 162 determines the number of precursor games, and the internal gaming state of the slot machine 1 is the internal gaming state 1 (principal). Move to The number of precursor games is determined by lot in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, but may be set to a predetermined number of games. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the internal gaming state 0 (for example, when a rare combination having a low winning probability is won among the winning combinations), Although the AT lottery is configured to be executed, a lottery may be performed for each game (for example, a lottery with a probability considering a winning combination or the like may be performed).

  The internal gaming state 1 is a precursor state of an AT game. When a game having the number of precursor games described above is executed in the internal gaming state 1, the internal gaming state of the slot machine 1 is changed by the internal gaming state control means 162. Then, the processing shifts to the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation). In the internal gaming state 2, the main control means 100 shifts the above-mentioned gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state in order to execute the AT gaming. In other words, the internal game state 2 is displayed by the main control unit 100 on the acquired number display unit 72 or by the sub-control unit 200 (production control By displaying the image on the image display device 42 via the means 301), if it is the correct answer pressing order (winning combination -A1 to A6, winning combination -B1 to B6), the pressing order does not shift to the RT1 gaming state. In the case of the gaming combinations -C1 to C6 and the re-gaming combinations -F1 to F5, it is a preparation state of the AT game for notifying the transition to the RT3 gaming state or the pressing order for maintaining the RT3 gaming state. However, when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, in order to shift to the RT1 gaming state, the correct answer is pushed for the winning of the pushing order bell (winning combination -A1 to A6, winning combination -B1 to B6). The order is not notified (as described above, the transition to the RT1 transition state is made when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed). In the internal gaming state 2, only the pushing order replay and the pushing order of the pushing order bell relating to the transition of the gaming state are notified, and if there is a pushing order replay or the pushing order bell not related to the transition of the gaming state, the The pressing order may be configured not to be notified, or the pressing order may be configured to be also notified. Then, the internal game state control means 162 determines that the AT game can be executed if the condition for shifting to the AT game, that is, if the current game state after all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped is the RT3 game state. A transition is made to a certain internal gaming state 3 (AT). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set for one AT game, but a lottery or the like is performed at the time of winning the AT lottery or at the start of execution of the AT. You may comprise so that the number of games of AT game may be determined.

  In the internal gaming state 3, the pushing order replay described above (re-gaming role-C1 to C6 (re-gaming role-F1 to F5 if the game mode has shifted to the RT1 gaming state)) and the pushing order bell (winning role-A1) If the winning order of (A6, winning combination-B1 to B6) is the correct pushing order (replaying combinations -C1 to C6, replaying combinations -F1 to F5), the state shifts to the RT3 game state or this RT3 game. This is a pressing order in which the state is maintained, and the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6 are the same as the pressing order in which the combinations of the seven-segment combinations are aligned.) Can be provided. Further, when a predetermined number of games are executed in the internal game state 3, the internal game state control means 162 determines whether or not the AT is stocked. When there is no AT stock, the game shifts to the internal game state 0. If there is an AT stock, the number of precursor games is set to 1 and the game shifts to the internal game state 1 (that is, the game shifts to the internal game state 2 after one game in the internal game state 1). . As described later, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the right to the AT game is given and stocked in the internal game states 3, 5, and 7.

  In addition, in the internal gaming state 0, when the special role (BB1 to BB3) is won, the internal gaming state control means 162 shifts the internal gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the internal gaming state 4 (BB preparation). . The internal game state 4 is a preparation state for a special game, and is configured to continue until the symbol combination of the winning special combination (BB1 to BB3) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Then, when the combination of symbols of the special combination (BB1 to BB3) is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the internal game state control means 162 changes the internal game state of the slot machine 1 to the special game state (internal game state). The state shifts to the internal gaming state 5 (BB) in which the AT lottery is won and the AT is stocked more than in the state 0. Further, the internal game state control means 162 determines whether or not the above-described AT is stocked when the end condition of the special game is satisfied, and shifts to the internal game state 2 when the AT is stocked, When the AT is not stocked, the state shifts to the internal game state 0.

  On the other hand, in the internal gaming state 1, the internal gaming state 2, and the internal gaming state 3, the special combination (BB1 to BB3) described above is won, and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the won special combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. By the internal game state control means 162, the internal game state of the slot machine 1 is shifted to the internal game state 6 (additional special preparation). The internal game state 6 is also a preparation state for a special game, and is configured to continue until the combination of the symbols of the winning special combination (BB1 to BB3) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Then, when the combination of symbols of the special combination (BB1 to BB3) is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the internal game state of the slot machine 1 is changed to the internal game state 7 (additional specialization) by the internal game state control means 162. (However, when the special combination is won in the internal game state 1, the internal game state 2, and the internal game state 3, and the combination of the special combination symbols is stopped and displayed in the game, the internal game state 6 is set.) It does not shift, but shifts to the internal gaming state 7). The internal game state 7 is a state in which more AT games can be added (this is referred to as “additional specialization”). It is configured such that the probability of being stocked is higher when in the internal gaming state 7. Also in the internal game state 7, the internal game state control means 162 determines whether or not the above-mentioned AT is stocked when the end condition of the special game is satisfied. When the state shifts to the state 2 and the AT is not stocked, the state shifts to the internal game state 0. In the present embodiment, when the state shifts from the internal game state 6 to the internal game state 7, the AT is always stocked. Therefore, there is no transition to the internal gaming state 0. When a special combination (BB1 to BB3) is won in the internal gaming state 1, the processing shifts to the internal gaming state 4 (when the combination of the special combination symbols is stopped and displayed in the game, the processing shifts to the internal gaming state 5). ).

  In the above description, the internal middle game state 2 is configured such that "if the current game state after all the reels 21a to 21c have stopped is the RT3 game state, the state shifts to the internal game state 3". Although the case has been described, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which “the transition to the internal gaming state 3 is triggered by the transition from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state”. Here, when the internal gaming state 3 is completed, if there is AT stock, the internal gaming state 1 is a precursor state, and the internal gaming state 2 in the AT gaming preparation state. The state shifts to a certain internal gaming state 3. In this case, the RT3 game state in the previous AT game may be continued. For this reason, in the internal gaming state 2, when the internal gaming state is shifted to the internal gaming state 3 upon transition from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, if the gaming state is already in the RT3 gaming state, the gaming state is temporarily changed to the RT1 gaming state. The state is shifted to (the winning combination -A1 to A6, the winning combination -B1 to B6 or the replay combination -C1 to C6 are not announced, or the correct answering order is not notified or the pushing order other than the correct answering order is changed. (Notify), the user must again transition to the RT3 gaming state via the RT2 gaming state, and the time required to transition to the internal gaming state 3 in which the AT game can be executed becomes longer.

  Also, in the internal gaming state 2, when the RT2 gaming state is set, the gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the player presses the stop buttons 33a to 33n in different pressing orders, ignoring the notification, although the pressing order in which the combination of the symbols 03 or the re-game players 04 is stopped and displayed is notified. It is configured to shift from the internal gaming state 2 to the internal gaming state 3 even when the player operates the player 33c. Alternatively, in the internal gaming state 2, when the gaming state has shifted to the RT2 gaming state, the internal gaming state may be shifted to the internal gaming state 3 to start the AT game. In this case, as the push order notification in the AT game, the push order for shifting the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state is notified in the RT2 gaming state (the re-gaming combination 03 or the re-gaming when the re-gaming-C1 to C6 is elected). By notifying the pressing order in which the symbol combination of the role 04 is stopped and displayed), it is possible to shift to the RT3 gaming state.

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

(Freeze control means 170)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control means 170 performs a freeze effect in which the progress of the game is disabled for a predetermined period (pause state) or a control for stopping and displaying the lottery result is delayed. That is, the freeze control means 170 has a function as a lottery means for performing a lottery for executing a freeze effect.

  The “freeze effect” for delaying the progress of the game by suspending it for a predetermined period of time includes, for example, receiving a game medium (game medal) and operating a bet button 31 for determining the number of bets on the game medium that has been credited in advance. Reception, reception of the operation of the start lever 32 for starting the game, or reception of the stop operation of the reels 21a to 21c (reception of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is temporarily stopped (operation reception disabled state). It is mentioned.

  In addition, as the freeze effect, all the functions related to the progress of the game described above may be in a pause state, or only some functions may be in a pause state.

  The mode in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped includes control processing based on the operation of the player (input detection processing of the game medium by the pass sensors (first and second insertion sensors 61 and 62), operation of the bet button 31). (The bet amount setting processing based on the operation of the start lever 32, the reel rotation processing or the lottery processing based on the operation of the start lever 32, and the reel stop processing based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c).

  When an input signal based on the operation of the player is issued during a period in which the progress of the game is paused by the freeze effect, the control process based on the input signal is not performed, the input signal is not accepted, the input signal is not received. Is performed until the predetermined period elapses, the end timing of one game is delayed as compared with the case where the freeze effect is not performed.

  Regarding the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the start lever 32, when the start lever 32 is operated, the reels 21a to 21c are not rotated for a predetermined period and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated after a predetermined period has elapsed. When the start lever 32 is operated, the combination lottery and the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c are not performed for a predetermined period when the start lever 32 is operated, and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated after a predetermined period. Is operated for a predetermined period, but the reels 21a to 21c are not rotated, and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated after a predetermined period has elapsed. There is a case where a predetermined period is set after the operation is performed, and the reels 21a to 21c are rotated or stopped during the predetermined period.

  As for the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, as a result of the freeze effect performed based on the reception of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c and the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the specific symbol is the reel 21a. The control process of the freeze effect is different between the freeze effect performed based on the fact that the display is stopped and displayed on 21c. Further, a configuration may be made in which it is determined whether or not a freeze effect occurs based on the pressing order (operation mode) of the stop buttons 33a to 33c.

  The control process of the freeze effect performed based on the reception of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c includes not performing the stop control process of the rotating reels 21a to 21c. This makes it impossible for the player to stop the spinning reels 21a to 21c in the predetermined period, but the stop control process after the reception process of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is performed after the predetermined period has elapsed. Thus, the timing from the stop reception to the reel stop can be delayed.

  As a result of the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the control process of the freeze effect performed based on the fact that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reels 21a to 21c includes the stop buttons other than the last stop button among the stop buttons 33a to 33c. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line by operating the stop button, stop control of the next stop button is not performed, and the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reel by operating the last stop button. When the bet button 31 for starting the next game is started, the bet amount setting process based on the operation of the bet button 31, the process of detecting the insertion of the game medium by the pass sensor, or the combination of the symbols of the replay combination (replay) is displayed on the activated line. The control process based on the automatic bet amount setting process performed when the game is stopped is not performed.

  During a predetermined period in which the freeze effect is performed, the game progress control based on the operation of the player is paused, but a gaming machine operation irrespective of the progress of the game can be executed. For example, the stop control processing based on the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is not performed, but the rotation mode of the reels 21a to 21c can be set arbitrarily.

  As the rotation mode of the reels 21a to 21c in a predetermined period, rotating the reels 21a to 21c in a direction opposite to the normal rotation, rotating the reels 21a to 21c by a predetermined number of symbols to stop a specific symbol combination, Out of the reels 21a to 21c in a stopped state to rotate the other reels, change the rotation speed of the reels 21a to 21c, or change the rotation speed of the reels 21a to 21c due to the operation of the player. Changing the operation of 21c.

  The predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed can be changed according to predetermined conditions (such as a player's operation and a lottery). Here, the predetermined condition includes a detection of a signal based on an operation by the player (start lever 32, bet button 31, stop buttons 33a to 33c, settlement button 32) and a predetermined result by lottery. In addition, changing means to shorten or lengthen the period of the suspension state.

  Control processing for shortening the period of the pause state includes forcibly terminating the period of the pause state or rewriting the period to a period shorter than the period of the pause state. As a control process for extending the period of the suspension state, adding another period after the period of the suspension state or rewriting the period to a period longer than the period of the suspension state may be mentioned. Further, the period of the pause state based on the freeze effect is not limited to the maximum time, and may be continued until a certain result is obtained based on the operation of the player.

  The period of the pause state in which the freeze effect is performed may be set after the wait period has elapsed, or may be set to include the wait period. If a wait period is included, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect ends during the wait period, and if it is to be ended, a mode in which the freeze effect period is set after the wait period or the remaining wait period after the freeze effect ends. There is a mode of restarting. Alternatively, such a determination process can be omitted by providing a freeze effect period longer than the wait period in advance.

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

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

  The freeze effect is configured to end when a predetermined period has elapsed. However, if a predetermined operation (operation of the start lever 32 or the stop buttons 33a to 33c) is performed before the predetermined period elapses, the freeze effect can be cancelled. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which before the predetermined period elapses, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the freeze effect for a predetermined period. Depending on the state of the reels 21a to 21c at the end of the freeze effect, when the reels 21a to 21c start rotating from this state, the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c for stopping the reels 21a to 21c is assisted. Therefore, the rotation start time of all the reels 21a to 21c can be changed randomly (that is, the rotation start order of the reels 21a to 21c changes randomly after the freeze effect). . Alternatively, the rotation start processing of the reels 21a to 21c when the freeze effect is not performed may be different from the rotation start process of the reels 21a to 21c after the freeze effect is executed. Further, when the reels 21a to 21c are rotated and stopped in the freeze effect, the positions of the symbols on the reels 21a to 21c are returned to a state before the freeze effect is executed, and the rotation is started from there. be able to.

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

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

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

(Second random number generating means 190)
The main control means 100 has a second random number generation means 190 for updating a random value generated by the main control means 100. The random number value generated by the second random number generating means 190 is a 2-byte random number value, and is also called a soft random number. The second random number generating means 190 is configured to execute a soft random number updating process S5570 and update its value each time an interrupting process S570 described later is executed. In the soft random number updating process S5570, the game progress main process S550 is performed between the time when the game is started and the start lever 32 is operated and the time when all the reels are started after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating. It is configured to be executed even before stopping. As described above, by updating the soft random numbers not only in the interrupt processing S570 but also in the loop processing in the game progress main processing S550, the update timing and the number of the soft random numbers in the game progress main processing S550 described later can be changed by the player. (Since the number of times the soft random number is updated in one unit game varies with the operation timing of the player, etc.), the random number value generated by the second random number generating means 190 The randomness of (soft random numbers) can be secured.

(Notification of pressing order by main control means 100)
As described above, in the winning combinations -A1 to A6 and the winning combinations -B1 to B6, the number of game medals that can be obtained varies depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. In addition, the replaying combinations C1 to C6 and the replaying combinations -F1 to F5 change the game state according to the order in which the stop buttons 33a to 33c are pressed, thereby affecting the number of game medals that can be obtained as a result. Therefore, when notifying the pressing order, not only the image display device 41 via the effect control unit 301 but also the main control unit 100 notifies the pressing order. For example, when the image display device 41 breaks down, the main control unit 100 alone can play the game). Specifically, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to notify the pressing order to the obtained number display 72 for displaying the number of obtained game medals. Here, the acquired number display 72 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is constituted by, for example, a seven-segment display shown in FIG. 12A, and although not shown in FIG. It is arranged on the front side. This seven-segment display is composed of seven segments (light-emitting bodies), and can display at least numbers from 0 to 9.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for the three stop buttons 33a to 33c, (left center right), (middle left and right), (middle left and right), (middle right and left), (right and left) A total of six (Middle), (Right, Middle, Left) pressing orders, and three pressing orders when the first stop is the left stop button 33a, the middle stop button 33b, and the right stop button 33c. There are nine push orders. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a winning combination that can notify the pressing order is won, one digit of the acquired number display 72 is used (the acquired number display 72 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment). As shown in FIG. 12 (b), a two-digit number can be displayed, and the above-mentioned pressing order is notified by displaying the numbers 1 to 9 by using the first digit display). (Including not notifying). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an instruction number indicating the pressing order is assigned to the hand to which the pressing order is assigned, and the acquired number display 72 and an effect control described later are assigned by the instruction number. The means 301 is configured to determine the pressing order displayed in the effect on the image display device 41. FIG. 13A shows the correspondence between the condition device numbers and the instruction numbers of the hand to which the pressing order is assigned, and FIG. 13B shows the instruction numbers and the contents of instructions to the acquired number display 72 and the image display device 41. Is shown. For example, as for the re-game player-C1 having the condition device number “3”, since the notified push order is “left center right”, the instruction number is “A1”, and the acquired number display 72 displays “1”. Is displayed, and “1.2.3” is displayed on the image display device 41. In addition, the replaying machine-F5 having the condition device number “17” has the instruction number “A5” or “A6” because the notified push order is either “right middle left” or “right middle left”. "5" or "6" is displayed on the acquired number display 72, and "2.3.1" or "3.2.1" is displayed on the image display device 41. If there are two or more correct answer pressing orders, the main control means 100 selects the instruction number by lottery or selects an instruction number different from the instruction number displayed last time for the relevant combination, thereby obtaining the instruction number. Is determined. The instruction number "A7" (the instruction content is (1 .-.-)) is assigned to the winning combinations -A1, A2, B1, and B2 whose first stop in the correct answer pressing order is the left stop button 33a. The instruction number "A8" (the instruction content is (-.1 -.-)) is assigned to the winning combination -A3, A4, B3, B4 in which the first stop in the correct answer pressing order is the middle stop button 33b. The instruction number “A9” (the instruction content is (−−−− 1)) is assigned to the winning combination −A5, A6, B5, B6 in which the first stop in the correct answer pressing order is the right stop button 33c. Can be In addition, when a role having no pressing order is won, a role having a pressing order but having no influence on the number of game medals that can be obtained by the pressing order (for example, re-gaming role-D1 to D3), and a pressing order In the case of the internal gaming state in which is not notified, the instruction number is "A0". In FIG. 13B, the instruction content of the acquired number display 72 when the instruction number is “A0” is “no display”, but it may be configured to display “0”. .

  Here, in the display of the acquired number display device 72, the information on the pressing order is indicated by the instruction number so that the player can determine whether the acquired number is displayed or the information on the pressing order is displayed. When displaying, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), a predetermined symbol (for example, two lines emitting segments d and g) is displayed on a tens digit seven-segment display. I have. Also, at this time, two lines are displayed for the push order bell, and for the push order replay, it is possible to determine whether the information is the push order information for the push order bell or the push order for the push order replay. Different symbols may be displayed, such as displaying three lines (for example, causing segments a, d, and g to emit light). Note that a dedicated display may be provided instead of the acquired number display 72, and the display is not limited to the 7-segment display, and other display media may be used. For example, a plurality of LED indicators may be provided, and the above-described instruction content may be displayed in the lighting pattern. Instead of the instruction number, the above-mentioned winning number (condition device number) may be directly displayed, or may be displayed using a symbol that can be displayed on a 7-segment display. Further, information (numbers or characters) displayed on the acquired number display 72 may be changed in accordance with the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. Specifically, when the instruction number is “A1”, “1” is displayed when the star lever 32 is operated, and “2” is displayed when the left stop button 33a is operated at the first stop. When the middle stop button 33b is operated in the second stop, the left reel 21a, the middle reel 21b, and the right reel 21c are associated with "1," "2," and "3" so that "3" is displayed. The next reel to be operated may be instructed (the display is turned off when the right stop button 33b is operated in the third stop).

  The display (instruction display) of the information on the pressing order is, in principle, from the time when the start lever 32 is operated to the time when the reels 21a to 21c reach the constant speed rotation (the operation reception of the stop buttons 33a to 33c becomes valid). It is preferable to be performed. It is preferable that the instruction display by the image display device 41 be performed after the instruction display by the acquired number display device 72 is performed. Thereby, when an incorrect instruction number is transmitted from the main control means 100, or when the sub-control means 200 (effect control means 301) issues an instruction corresponding to an instruction number different from the instruction number received from the main control means 100. Even in this case, since the instruction display by the acquired number display unit 72 has already been performed, it is noticed that the instruction display is different between the main control unit 100 and the sub-control unit 200. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by following the instruction display by the acquired number display 72.

  The instruction display may be performed after the reel effect (such as the above-described freeze effect) is completed and before the reels 21a to 21c reach the constant speed rotation. Further, the instruction display may be performed after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating and before the reels 21a to 21c reach the constant speed rotation. Further, the instruction display may be performed at the same time when the reels 21a to 21c reach the constant speed rotation. After the instruction display by the image display device 41 is performed, the instruction display by the acquired number display 72 may be performed, or the instruction display by the acquired number display 72 and the instruction display by the image display device 41 may be performed simultaneously. May be performed. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the instruction display of the acquired number display 72 is configured to be cleared after the winning determination (the acquired number is displayed after the clearing), but the third stop is performed. It may be cleared after reception or after stopping the torso all times. Further, in the above description, the instruction display is from when the start lever 32 is operated to when the reels 21a to 21c reach the constant speed rotation. However, after the start lever 32 of the previous game is operated, When the time until the start lever 32 of the current game is operated is less than the minimum game time, even if the start lever 32 has been operated, the instruction is not displayed immediately but the minimum time is displayed. The instruction display may be performed after the game time has elapsed (after the next minimum game time is set). By doing so, it is possible to eliminate the trouble that the stop buttons 33a to 33c cannot be easily operated even though the instruction is displayed.

  The display of the information on the pressing order by the acquired number display 72 is continued by the operation of the player (every operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c) without changing the display content, and the display number is continuously displayed. The display contents are changed by the operation of the player. Specifically, the above-mentioned display (for example, “1.2.3”) is displayed on the image display device 41 until the reception of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is started, and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated. Each time, the display for the operated stop button changes (the number for the stop button disappears or the display becomes dark). Therefore, the display by the acquired number display unit 72 continues to display the instruction number (the display is not interrupted) until the operation of the last stop button is accepted even if the player misorders the operation on the way. In the display by the image display device 41, the pressing order navigation is not displayed (the display is interrupted or the operation in the order different from the instructed pressing order is displayed). Here, the reason why the display by the image display device 41 is stopped is that another effect (failure effect) can be performed. Of course, if the player makes an erroneous operation in the middle, not only the display on the image display device 41 but also the display on the acquired number display 72 may be interrupted. However, in this case, it is preferable to interrupt the display by the image display device 41 first, and then interrupt the display by the acquired number display 72. By doing so, it is possible to eliminate the situation where only the image display device 41 is displaying. Further, even when the player makes an erroneous operation sequence on the way, the display on the image display device 41 does not have to be interrupted.

(Transmission of information on the winning combination from main control means 100 to sub-control means 200)
As will be described later, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 is controlled by the main control unit 100 to perform the sub-control by the sub-control unit 200 (the production control unit 301). Preferably, it is transmitted to the means 200. However, if the condition device number indicating the winning combination can be specified, the correct answer pressing order can also be specified. Therefore, in the case of transmitting the condition device number to the sub-control unit 200, an improper act (for example, the main control unit 100) Injecting an unauthorized control command imitating a control command transmitted from the sub-control means 200 to the sub-control means 200, extracting a condition device number and improperly specifying the correct pushing order, and illegally modifying the sub-control means 200). When performed, the main control means 100 does not win the lottery of the AT game (internal game states in which an instruction display can be generated (for example, the internal game states 2-3, 6- shown in FIG. 11 (b)). 7) Notwithstanding this, there is a risk that the correct answer pressing order is incorrectly specified, or that the image is displayed on the image display device 41 by the sub-control means 200 without permission. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control means 100 performs a masking process (a process for preventing the information of the correct answer pressing order from being specified) on the condition device number, and obtains the information (the masked condition device). The number is referred to as “effect group number”), instead of the condition device number. With this configuration, the sub-control unit 200 can determine the effect based on the information after the mask processing (the effect group number) even if the condition device number is not sent. Of course, mask processing does not necessarily have to be performed for all condition device numbers, and the following exceptions may be allowed.

(1) Condition device number of special role (BB1 to BB3) (2) Condition device number of replay that does not affect the payout by the pressing order (for example, replaying role that does not affect the transition of the game state) (3) Pressing order Conditional device number that does not cause a difference in the number of acquired devices (4) Conditional device number where the number of acquired devices is small (for example, less than a specified number) (5) (3) and (4)

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device number is masked and transmitted to the sub-control means 200 regardless of whether or not the lottery of the AT game is won. For example, when the lottery has been won (for example, an internal game state in which an instruction display can be generated), the condition device number is directly transmitted to the sub control means 200, and when the lottery for the AT game has not been won (for example, In the case of an internal game state in which the instruction display does not occur), the condition device number may be masked and transmitted to the sub control means 200.

  Here, the mask processing of the condition device number will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the mask process, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modified example of the mask process. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device number is related to the type of combination (re-gaming combination, type of winning combination (bell, watermelon), etc.) and the type of production (even for the same re-combination combination, transition of the gaming state). Roles, weak cherries, strong cherries, etc.), and grouping is performed based on the influence of the pressing order on the game (for example, the re-gaming role that has an effect on the payout by the pressing order such as the condition device numbers 3 to 8 is one group) The replays that do not affect the payout according to the pressing order, such as the condition device numbers 9 to 11, are divided into different groups), and are managed by the table shown in FIG. Then, in place of the winning condition device number, the effect group number is determined using this table, and the determined effect group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, so that it is not possible to specify which condition device number has been won. Like that. As a result, it is impossible to specify the order of pushing the correct answer. Since the type of the role and the type of the effect can be specified, the sub-control means 200 can determine the effect according to the winning combination without sending the condition device number. For example, in FIG. 14, when the condition device number is won to a combination of 3 to 8 (replay combination-C1 to C6), “3” is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 as the effect group number. Therefore, even if it is possible to specify that the production group number is “3”, it is not possible to specify which role has been won or the order in which the correct answer is to be pushed, but the production according to the replaying role is not possible. You can decide.

  In addition, instead of converting the condition device number into the effect group number, as shown in FIG. By transmitting the rewritten number to the sub-control means 200, it is possible to make it impossible to identify which condition device number was won. FIG. 15 shows a case where a number that does not overlap with the condition device number assigned to the winning combination is assigned to the group. For example, when a winning combination of condition device numbers 3 to 8 (replay combination-C1 to C6) is won, the condition device number is converted to “56”. With this configuration, it is impossible to specify the correct answer pressing order.

  Since the information after such mask processing does not basically need to be referred to by the main control means 100, it is preferable to transmit the information after the mask processing immediately before transmitting it to the sub control means 200. This is because there is no need to separately provide an area for storing the information after the mask processing until the information is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200. Of course, masking may be performed before transmission.

  When the mask process is performed in this manner, the correct control pressing order cannot be determined from the effect group number (or the converted condition device number) in the sub-control unit 200, but the instruction number described above is separately transmitted. Therefore, the sub control means 200 can specify the correct answer pressing order from the instruction number. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when an internal gaming state (internal gaming states 2 to 3 and 6 to 7) in which an instruction display can be generated, instruction numbers (A1 to A9) corresponding to the condition device numbers. ) Is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and when an internal game state where no instruction display occurs (internal game states 0 to 1, 5 to 6), "A0" is transmitted as the instruction number. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is defined for each internal gaming state whether or not the internal gaming state is capable of generating an instruction display. Thus, the main control unit 100 can determine the instruction number and display the instruction only by referring to the current internal game state, and the sub-control unit 200 can also receive the internal game state and the instruction number. Instructions can be displayed simply by referring to them.

  Further, in addition to the above-described effect group number or the converted condition device number and instruction number, a condition device number may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200. In this case, in the internal gaming state in which the instruction display can be generated, the condition device number is masked (for example, “0” is set), and in the internal gaming state in which the instruction display does not occur, or the instruction display does not occur. In the case of a combination (for example, the replay combination -D1 to D3 described above), a configuration may be such that the condition device number in a state where the mask is not performed is transmitted.

  By the way, in the above description, whether or not the internal game state in which an instruction can be generated is defined for each internal game state, but the instruction display is not required to be defined for each internal game state. A push order flag may be separately provided as an index for judging whether or not the occurrence of is possible. When the push order flag is on, it indicates that an instruction display can be generated (the push order flag is always on in the internal game states 2 to 3 and 6 to 7), while the push order flag is off. In some cases, it indicates that the instruction display cannot be generated. By providing such a pushing order flag, it is possible to provide a case where an instruction can be generated and a case where an instruction cannot be generated even in the same internal game state. For example, basically, even in the internal game state 0 (normal) in which no instruction is generated, a push-matching game described later can be performed. Only the game that executes the pressing order game turns on the pressing order flag). Further, in the above description, the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) and the internal game state 3 (AT) are managed as different internal game states. An AT flag may be provided as an index for judging whether or not there is a flag. When the AT flag is on, it indicates that the game is an AT game. On the other hand, when the AT flag is off, it indicates that the game is not an AT game (AT is being prepared).

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

  Note that the main control unit 100 may be configured to transmit an instruction number to the sub control unit 200, display an instruction on the acquired number display unit 72, and then display an instruction on the image display device 41. Good. Further, after the main control means 100 transmits the instruction number to the sub-control means 200, the instruction display is first performed by the image display device 41 in which the player can easily grasp the correct answer pressing order, and thereafter, the instruction by the acquired number display 72 is performed. The display may be performed. With this configuration, the player can immediately grasp the correct answer pressing order and can smoothly proceed with the game. Further, after the main control unit 100 transmits the instruction number to the sub control unit 200, the instruction display by the acquired number display 72 and the instruction display by the image display device 41 may be simultaneously performed.

  When the above-mentioned push order flag is provided, the push order flag needs to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 before the effect group number and the condition device number of the special combination. This is because, in the processing at the time of operating the start lever 32, it is necessary to determine whether the pressing order flag is on or off at this time in order to display an instruction by the image display device 41.

  Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to transmit the internal game state to the sub-control means 200 before the start lever 32 is operated (in a game start process S551 described later). I have. By doing so, the sub-control means 200 can grasp the internal game state of the next game (and whether the internal game state shifts from the next game, etc.) before the start lever 32 is operated. Thus, before the start lever 32 is operated, preparations for processing in the internal game state of the next game can be performed.

  For example, when shifting from the internal gaming state 1 (foreboding) to the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation), a confirmation screen is displayed on the image display device 41. Before the game is performed, the transition from the next game to the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) has been grasped, so that preparations can be made for displaying the confirmation screen on the image display device 41, and the start lever After the player 32 is operated (based on the condition device number of the special combination), the confirmation screen can be promptly displayed. In addition, when shifting from the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) to the internal game state 3 (AT), the number of remaining games is displayed in the internal game state 3 (AT). Before the operation, the preparation for displaying the number of remaining games on the image display device 41 can be made (for example, information for displaying the number of remaining games is set in the video RAM of the image control board 400). After the start lever 32 is operated, the number of remaining games can be displayed promptly.

  When the above-mentioned AT flag is provided, the AT flag must be transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200 before the start lever 32 is operated.

(About AT game start conditions)
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, basically, in the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation), the gaming state after all the stop buttons 33a to 33c are stopped is the RT3 gaming state. Thus, it is configured to shift to the internal gaming state 3 (AT). However, if the start condition of the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is only the RT3 gaming state, in the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation), the push order replay (the replaying game for shifting the gaming state). By neglecting the pressing order navigation of -C1 to C6) and following the pressing order of the pressing order bell, the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) is prolonged without shifting to the internal gaming state 3 (AT). Players may come out. In particular, when a special combination is provided as in the present embodiment, there is a high possibility that a player who extends the internal game state 2 (AT preparation) and waits for the special combination to be elected will appear. Therefore, even if the gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state, if the push order navigation is not followed, the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is forcibly shifted to the internal gaming state 2 (AT preparation). To prolong life. However, in any case due to the neglect of the push order navigation, in any case, if it is configured to shift to the internal game state 3 (AT), even if the push order is accidentally mistaken, The internal game state 3 (AT) is shifted to the internal game state 3 (AT), and even if the player does not have an unjust intention, the internal game state 3 (AT) starts in an unfavorable game state. There is also. Therefore, depending on the situation, any of the following can be adopted.

(1) Specification that shifts to the internal gaming state 3 (AT) in any case when the pressing order indicated by the instruction number is not followed. In this specification, the player who accidentally makes the wrong pressing order is used. Cannot be rescued, but the processing load on the main control means 100 can be reduced. Therefore, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment basically adopts this specification. Since there is no need to distinguish between the instruction number by the pressing order bell and the instruction number by the pressing order replay (replaying game related to the transition of the gaming state), the pressing order operated by the player is the pressing order indicated by the present instruction number. It is only necessary to judge whether or not they match, and the processing load can be reduced (the capacity can be reduced).

(2) Push Order Replay (Re-Gaming Combination Related to Transition of Gaming State) When the push order indicated by the instruction number at the time of winning is not followed, a transition to the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is made. To some extent, it is possible to rescue a player who has accidentally pressed the wrong order. Because it is considered that there are few players who intentionally ignore the pushing order of the pushing order bell, and ignoring the instruction number in the case of the pushing order bell is likely to have mistakenly operated, such This is because the player can be rescued. However, in order to do this, it is necessary to make the instruction number different between the pushing order bell and the pushing order replay (replaying game related to the transition of the gaming state) in the first place (for example, the “left center” of the pushing order bell). “Right” is the instruction number “A1”, and “Left Middle Right” in the pressing order replay is the instruction number “B1”. When the instruction number “B1” is selected, it matches the pressing order indicated by the instruction number. After determining whether or not the pressing order operated by the player matches the pressing order indicated by the current instruction number, and then determining whether this time is a replaying game winning (replaying). It is necessary to determine whether or not the combination of the winning combination is displayed on the activated line), so that the processing load (or the storage capacity) of the main control unit 100 increases.

(3) Push Order Replay (Replaying Combination Related to Transition of Gaming State) Specification in which if the gaming state falls without following the pressing order indicated by the instruction number at the time of winning, the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is transferred. With this specification, it is possible to rescue a player who has erroneously pushed in a considerably accidental state. The reason is that even if the pushing order of the pushing order replay (replaying game related to the transition of the gaming state) is ignored, the gaming state does not have to fall down. This is because there is a possibility of being remedied even if the pressing order of) is erroneous. However, in order to do this, in addition to the above (2), it is also necessary to determine whether or not the gaming state has fallen, so that the processing load (capacity) of the main control unit 100 increases. I do. In the present embodiment, in order to adopt this specification, for example, it is necessary not to shift to the RT1 game state even if the combination of symbols of the re-game combination 02 stops on the activated line.

  Note that, when the gaming state has shifted to the RT3 gaming state, it is determined that the game state has shifted to the internal gaming state 3 (AT). , May be shifted to the internal gaming state 3 (AT). In addition, in the internal game state 2 (AT preparation), for a player who does not follow the push order navigation of the push order replay (the replaying players-C1 to C6 for shifting the game state), the push order is maintained for a certain period. A penalty of not performing navigation may be imposed.

(About the timing of the addition of AT games (stock) lottery)
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that an additional (stock) lottery of an AT game is triggered by a winning condition device number which is won only in a specific game state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the player wins in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state (in other words, does not win in the non-RT gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state). The lottery is performed only when the role-E) is won. In this way, if the player follows the push order navigation during the AT game, the RT3 game state is maintained, so that the player can receive an additional (stock) lottery of the AT game. If the game state is not followed, the gaming state may have fallen to the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, and as a result, the player is not elected to the re-gaming role-E, which is a trigger for addition, and the AT gaming There is a possibility that a period during which additional (stock) lottery cannot be received may occur. In this manner, a player who does not follow the push order navigation is not penalized (cold lottery) and is not allowed to receive an additional (stock) lottery for the AT game for a certain period of time. Will be able to Here, the re-game is added to the occasion of the lottery, but may be a specific small combination (for example, winning combination-C, D, E, F). In addition, although the addition is taken as stock, it may be a benefit such as the number of AT game games.

(About instruction display by direction)
As described above, the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c is assigned to the re-gaming combinations -D1 to D3, and the combination of symbols (re-gaming) stopped and displayed on the activated line changes according to the pressing order. It is configured to However, in the re-gaming combinations -D1 to D3, only the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line changes according to the pressing order, and the main control means 100 does not affect the profit obtained by the player. For example, the AT stock is not determined due to the winning of the re-game players -D1 to D3, and whether to determine the AT stock is not changed by the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line. . In addition, since the combination of symbols of the replaying combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in any pushing order, the profit obtained by the player is the same. The main control means 100 determines whether or not to perform the instruction display (the instruction display by the effect, which does not affect the balls, in the game in which the condition device number which does not affect the balls is won). (In this case, the instruction number is also selected) or may be determined by the sub-control unit 200 (in this case, the instruction number is also selected by the sub-control unit 200). For example, in the internal gaming state 3 (AT), when the condition device number is “10” and the replaying player-D2 is won, the main control unit 100 sets the effect group number “5” and the instruction number “A0” to the sub control unit. 200. The sub-control means 200 stops and displays the replaying role 05 because the current internal gaming state is the internal gaming state 3 (AT) and the effect group number is “5” (the symbol of the replay is V Character arrangement) or stop display of the re-game player 01 (replay is arranged in the middle stage), and an instruction display according to the determination can be performed (the condition device number “10” is output. Since the condition device number does not affect the ball, it is not necessary to perform the mask processing as described above, and has a one-to-one relationship with the effect group number. Is "A0", it is possible to determine the pressing order in which the symbol combination of the replaying game 05 is stopped and displayed from the effect group number "5"). That is, since the instruction display can be changed by the sub-control means 200, it depends on the contents of the instruction display (notification of the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c displayed on the image display device 41) by the sub-control means 200. Instead of the symbol combination of the re-game combination 05, the symbol combination of the re-game combination 01 can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined line. As described above, the additional (stock) of the AT game is drawn by lottery in the replaying game-E winning, and when the replaying game-E is won, the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 03 is displayed on the activated line. Since the symbols are stopped and displayed (or may be the re-gamer 04) and the symbols of "Replay" are aligned on the line descending to the right, even when the re-games -D1 to D3 are won, the combination of the symbols of the re-gamer 01 is displayed. By stopping and displaying on the activated line (the symbols of replay A or replay B are aligned in the middle row), it is possible to give the player the impression that the stock of AT is being determined. When determined by the main control means 100, an instruction display by the acquired number display unit 72 can also be performed, so that it is difficult for the player to understand whether or not the instruction display is an effect display that does not affect the payout. However, the processing load on the main control means 100 increases.

  In addition, even when the re-gaming combination-D1 to D3 is won, the main control means 100 may be configured to perform a lottery of the additional (stock) of the AT game regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. . In this case, when the player wins the AT game, the sub-control means 200 notifies the pressing order in which the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 05 is stopped and displayed. It can be configured not to notify. Conversely, a configuration may be adopted in which the pressing order is not notified when the player wins the additional game, and the push order in which the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 05 is stopped and displayed when the player does not win the additional game. Alternatively, the probability of notifying the pressing order for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols of the replaying game 05 is changed when the player wins the addition of the AT game and when the player does not win, and determines whether or not to notify by lottery. It may be configured as follows. Further, instead of the pressing order in which the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination 05 is stopped and displayed, the pressing order in which the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination 01 is stopped and displayed may be notified (or not notified). In addition, even if the player does not win the AT game addition, if there is stock of the AT game, the pressing order in which the combination of the symbols of the re-game player 05 (or the re-game player 01) is stopped and displayed is reported (or reported). No). With such a configuration, the result of the additional lottery of the AT game (or the possibility that the AT game may be executed due to the stock) for the winning of the re-gaming combinations -D1 to D3 is suggested. Can be determined on the sub-control board 200 side. In addition, although the re-games-D1 to D3 are set, small payouts having the same payout number and a different combination of symbols stopped in the pressing order may be used regardless of the pressing order.

(Regarding signal output to the outside via the external centralized terminal board 80)
As described above, the external signal transmission means 180 constituting the main control means 100 is configured to output information on the current game to the outside via the external centralized terminal board 80. The external central terminal board 80 is configured to output a plurality of signals. First, the condition for starting the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is satisfied (for example, as described above, after all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state The first signal (for example, the BB signal) is turned on based on the pressing order navigation for shifting to (the BB signal is used at the time of the first hit of the AT game). (For example, the RB signal is also turned on). Further, the first signal (BB signal) is turned off when the termination condition of the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is satisfied.

  Further, when the special combination (BB1 to BB3) is won (when the start of the special game is determined), the second signal (RB signal) is turned on, and the end condition of the special game is satisfied. (RB signal) is turned off.

  Also, when the special signal (BB1 to BB3) is won when the first signal (BB signal) is on, the first signal (BB signal) is not turned off and the special signal (BB1) is not turned off. To BB3), the first signal (BB signal) is turned off and the second signal (RB signal) is turned on. This is because if the first signal (BB signal) is turned off due to the winning of the special role (BB1 to BB3), the first condition (AT) is not satisfied even though the end condition of the internal gaming state 3 (AT) is not satisfied. This is because turning off the signal (BB signal) results in notification that the special role (BB) has been won.

  It should be noted that the first signal (BB signal) is turned off even after the special combination (BB1 to BB3) is won after the final notification is made by the bonus lamp managed by the main control means 100. Is also good. However, when the bonus lamp is not provided, the first signal (BB signal) is displayed even after the final notification is made on the image display device 41 or before the special role (BB1 to BB3) is won. Don't turn off). This is because the image display device 41 is managed by the sub control unit 200 and is different from the bonus lamp managed by the main control unit 100.

(About processing at the time of setting change)
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, information regarding the AT game (internal game state and the like) is cleared when the setting is changed. The information on the gaming state is not cleared if the specification does not want to return to the non-RT gaming state, but is cleared if the specification does not require returning. If a large number of games is required before returning to the RT1 game state from the non-RT game state, it is preferable not to clear the game if a large number of games is required, which imposes a burden on the player.

(Process in main control means 100)
Next, the processing executed by the main control means 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of a program start process, FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of a setting change process, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a flow of a power return process, and FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of a set 1 process and a control command set 2 process, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game progress main process, FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game medal management process, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the former stage of the game medal insertion check process, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the latter stage of the game medal insertion check process, and FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow, and FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the lottery determination process, and FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the internal game state determination process and the processes in the internal game states 0, 5 and 7 in the internal game state setting process. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a process in the internal game state setting process before the internal game state 2 and the internal game state 3, and FIG. 29 is a process after the process in the internal game state 3 in the internal game state setting process. 30 is a flowchart showing a flow of a reel rotation start pre-processing, FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a reel stop management processing, and FIG. 32 is a flow of a preceding stage of the game end check processing. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of the previous stage of the game state transition processing constituting the game end check processing. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a latter stage flow of the game state transition processing constituting the game end check processing, and FIG. 35 shows a flow of processing in the internal game states 0 and 1 in the game end check processing. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a processing flow in the internal game state 2 in the game end check processing, and FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a processing flow in the internal game state 3 in the game end check processing. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the internal gaming states 4 to 7 in the game end check processing, FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the flow of interrupt processing and power-off processing, and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a command transmission process and a soft random number update process.

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

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

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the data of the input port 1 and stores it in the register (step S506). The input port 1 is 1-byte (8-bit) information in which opening / closing or on / off information of the door switch 91, the setting door switch 92, the setting change key switch 35, and the reset / setting switch 37 is predetermined. It is configured to be set to a bit. That is, by reading the one-byte information of the input port 1, the opening / closing of the door or the ON / OFF of the setting change key switch can be detected. The main control means 100 determines whether or not the designation switches (all of the door switch 91, the setting door switch 92, and the setting change key switch 36) in the information of the input port 1 are on (step S507). Then, when determining that all of these switches are on, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the power-off recovery data stored in the register in step S505 is abnormal (step S508). , It is determined whether or not the setting change disable flag is ON (step S509). The setting change disable flag is a flag for disabling the setting change process. In the slot machine 1 according to the present invention, the setting change disable flag is set between a role lottery process S555 to be described later and a game end check S561. Turns on. When the main control unit 100 determines in step S507 that all of the designated switches are not on, and when determines in step S509 that the setting change disable flag is not on, it determines whether the power-off recovery data is normal. Then, when it is determined that the power supply is normal (step S510), the power supply recovery process S532 is executed, and when it is determined that the power supply is not normal, the state of the unrecoverable error continues (step S511). If it is determined in step S508 that the power-off recovery data is abnormal, and if it is determined in step S509 that the setting change disable flag is ON, a setting change process S512 is executed.

-Setting change processing S512-
When the main control unit 100 proceeds to the setting change processing S512, as shown in FIG. 17, a predetermined range is stored in a register as an initialization range of the RAM 104 (step S513). This predetermined range is a range when it is determined that the power-off processing S5400 has been normally executed, and does not include the set value data (these values are not initialized). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether the above-mentioned power-off recovery data is normal or not (step S514). ). If it is determined that the power-off processing S5400 is not normal, the setting value data is also set as an initialization target. Then, the main control means 100 initializes the range set in step S513 or step S515 described above (steps S516 and S517).

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

  Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the set value stored in the RAM 104 is within a normal range (1 to 6) (step S521). Is stored in the RAM 104 (step S522). Then, the main control means 100 turns on a lamp indicating that the setting change process is being performed (step S523), and updates the set value when detecting the operation of the reset / setting switch 37 (step S524) (step S525). Are repeated until the operation of the start lever 32 is detected (step S526). Here, the lamp in the process of changing the setting can be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display and displaying the current setting value. When the main control means 100 detects the operation of the start lever 32 and detects that the setting change key switch 36 has been turned off (step S527), it sets information in a storage area such as the RAM 104 (step S528). Then, the lamp during the setting change process is turned off (step S529), data indicating "end of setting change" is stored in the register (step S530), and the control command set 1 is set in order to set the information of this register as a control command. A process S5000 is executed (step S531), and a game progress main process S550 is executed.

-Power supply return processing S532-
When the main control unit 100 proceeds to the power return process S532, as shown in FIG. 18, it determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 104 is within the normal range (1 to 6) (step S533). If it is determined that the area is normal, the initialization range of the unused area of the RAM 104 is stored in the register (step S534), and the initialization range is initialized (steps S535 and S536). Next, the main control unit 100 reads the data of the input ports 0 to 2 (step S537) in order to update the input data before power-off to the latest data (step S537), the type of interrupt, and the cycle of the timer interrupt. (Step S538), clear the data indicating the "power-off processing flag" from the RAM 104 (step S539), and return to the execution position of the interrupted program when the power is turned off. I do. If the main control unit 100 determines that the set value is not normal in step S533, the state of the unrecoverable error continues (step S540). The input port 0 is 1-byte (8-bit) information, and each bit includes a clearing button 34, a bet button 31a, a MAX bet button 31b, a start lever 32, a left stop button 33a, and a middle stop button 33b. And 1 is set when the right stop button 33c is turned on. The input port 2 is also 1-byte (8-bit) information. In each bit, when power-off is detected, when the first insertion sensor 61 and the second insertion sensor 62 detect a game medal, a payout sensor is output. When the game medal is detected at 71 and when the hopper device is full, 1 is set.

-Control command set 1 processing S5000
Control command set 2 processing S5010-
The control command set 1 process S5000 is a process for calling the control command set 2 process S5010 and storing the information stored in the register as a control command in the control command buffer. The control command set in this process is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 in a control command transmission process S5290 described later. Here, the control command in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of two-byte data, the upper one byte is called a "first control command", and the lower one byte is called a "second control command". A control command buffer for storing a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 is provided in the RAM 104, and is configured to be able to buffer 32 control commands (data size is 64 bytes).

  When the control command set 1 processing S5000 is called, the main control means 100 first prohibits execution of the interrupt processing (step S5001) and executes the control command set 2 processing S5010 as shown in FIG. 19 (step S5001). S5002).

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

  Next, the main control means 100 reads data stored at the position of the designated address stored in the register, and determines whether or not this data is not “0”. That is, when the data of the designated address is not "0", it means that 32 commands are buffered in the control command buffer, and thus the main control means 100 stores "0" as the data of the designated address. It is determined whether the number of control commands stored in the control command buffer is smaller than 32 by determining whether or not the command has been executed (step S5015). If it is determined in step S5015 that the number of control commands buffered in the control command buffer is less than 32, the main control unit 100 needs to refer to the data stored in the RAM 104 for the data to be written in the control command buffer. It is determined whether or not there is certain data (step S5016). When referring to the data stored in the RAM 104, the data to be written as the second control command is read from the RAM 104 and stored in a register (step S5017). Here, the “data that needs to refer to the data” include prescribed number information (the number of automatically inserted coins at the time of re-game), set value information, game state information, and internal game state information. Then, the data stored in the register in the process immediately before the execution of the control command set 1 process S5000 is stored as data indicating the first control command at the position of the specified address of the RAM 104 (step S5018), and is stored in the register. The data indicating the second control command stored in the register is stored in the next address of the RAM 104 after storing the first control command (step S5019), and 1 is added to the specified address. 1 is added (step S5020), and the process returns to the control command set 1 process. Then, the main control means 100 permits the interruption (step S5003), ends the control command set 1 processing S5000, and returns to the processing in which the control command set 1 processing S5000 is called.

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

  When shifting to the game progress main process S550, the main control means 100 first executes a game start process as shown in FIG. 20 (step S551). In the game start processing S551, the instruction number in the previous game is cleared, and the current game is re-played or special game (BB game) depending on the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line in the previous game. When it is determined that is, the operation flag corresponding to each game is set. Further, in the previous game, when a predetermined effect performed by the sub-control means 200 is completed, a wait for a predetermined time (standby) is performed in order for the sub-control means 200 to execute an effect related to the end of the predetermined effect. Process). In addition, a control command indicating various game information (set value, game state, internal game state) is written in the control command buffer (specifically, the control command set 1 is executed in the processing S5000 described above). When the current game is a re-game, a process for automatically inserting a game medal bet in the previous game is performed. Further, the blocker 60 of the selector is turned on to form a medal flow path. However, if the current game is a re-game and the number of credits is the maximum (50), the blocker 60 is not turned on.

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

-Game medal management processing S5030-
The game medal management process S5030 manages a bet of a game medal at the time of starting the game in the game progress main process S550 described above. When the game medal management process S5030 is executed, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the blocker 60 is turned on, as shown in FIG. 21 (step S5031). It is determined whether the first insertion sensor 61 or the second insertion sensor 62 is on (step S5032), and when either of the insertion sensors is on, a game medal insertion check process S5038 is executed. 21 to 23, the first input sensor 61 is referred to as "input sensor 1", and the second input sensor 62 is referred to as "input sensor 2". If it is determined in step S5031 that the blocker 60 is not on, and if it is determined in step S5032 that neither of the two input sensors 61 and 62 is on, the main control unit 100 sets the bet button 31 and the settlement It is determined whether or not the operation of the button 34 can be received (step S5033). If the operation of these buttons can be received, whether or not the operation of the bet button 31 or the settlement button 34 has been detected is detected. Is determined (step S5034). Then, when the operation reception is detected in step S5034, if the operation reception is an operation on the settlement button 34, a game medal settlement process is executed (step S5036). Therefore, the game medal storage and insertion process is executed (step S5037), the game medal management process S5030 ends, and the process returns to the game progress main S550. If it is determined in step S5033 that the operation of the bet button 31 and the settlement button 34 cannot be received, and if it is determined in step S5034 that the operation of the bet button 31 or the settlement button 34 has not been detected, the operation is not changed. The game medal management processing S5030 ends.

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

  Returning to FIG. 22, when the main control unit 100 determines that the first input sensor 61 is ON in step S5040, the main control unit 100 sets the input sensor 1 passage check time (step S5041), and the first input sensor 61 and the second input sensor. It is determined whether or not the sensor 62 is on (step S5042). If it is determined in step S5042 that the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are not on, the main control unit 100 determines whether the first input sensor 61 is on (step S5043). If the first insertion sensor 61 is not turned on in step S5043, it is considered that the game medals are flowing backward in the flow path, and therefore, as shown in FIG. It is stored (step S5074), an error display process is executed based on the contents of this register (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 ends. When determining that the first input sensor 61 is ON in step S5043, the main control means 100 determines whether the input sensor 1 passage check time has elapsed (step S5044). If it is determined that there is not, the process returns to step S5042, and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5044 that the check-in sensor 1 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 stays in a state where the game medal is detected by the first sensor 61 (clogging in the channel). 23), and as shown in FIG. 23, the data indicating the "game medal staying error" is stored in the register (step S5075), and error display processing is executed based on the contents of this register (step S5076). Then, the game medal insertion check processing S5038 is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when it is determined in step S5042 that the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are on, the main control unit 100 sets the input sensor 2 passage check time (step S5045), and the first input sensor It is determined whether 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is on (step S5046). When the main control unit 100 determines that the first input sensor 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is not on, the main control unit 100 next determines whether the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are on. If it is determined (step S5047) that these sensors 61 and 62 are not on, as shown in FIG. 23, data indicating a "game medal illegal passage error" is stored in a register (step S5074), and An error display process is executed based on the content (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is ended. When the main control unit 100 determines in step S5047 that the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are on, whether the input sensor 1 pass check time or the input sensor 2 pass check time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not no pass check time has elapsed (step S5048). If it is determined that no pass check time has elapsed, the process returns to step S5046, and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5048 that the check-in sensor 1 check time or the check-in sensor 2 check time has elapsed, the main control unit 100 determines that the game medal is detected by the first and second check-in sensors 61 and 62. Is determined to be stagnant (clogged in the flow path), and as shown in FIG. 23, data indicating a "game medal stagnant error" is stored in a register (step S5075), and based on the contents of this register. Then, an error display process is executed (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038 is ended.

  If it is determined in step S5046 that the first input sensor 61 is off and the second input sensor 62 is on, the main control unit 100 turns off the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 as shown in FIG. Is determined (step S5049), if it is determined that the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are not off, it is determined whether the second input sensor 62 is on (step S5050). When the second insertion sensor 62 is not turned on, data indicating a "game medal illegal passage error" is stored in a register (step S5074), and an error display process is executed based on the contents of the register (step S5076), and the game is executed. The medal insertion check processing S5038 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5050 that the second input sensor 62 is ON, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the input sensor 2 passage check time has elapsed (step S5051). If it is determined that there is not, the process returns to step S5049, and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5051 that the insertion sensor 2 check time has elapsed, the main control means 100 stays in a state where the game medal is detected by the second insertion sensor 62 (clogging in the flow path). ), The data indicating the “game medal staying error” is stored in the register (step S5075), an error display process is executed based on the contents of the register (step S5076), and the game medal insertion check process S5038. To end.

  Next, when the main control means 100 determines in step S5049 that the first and second input sensors 61 and 62 are off, the main control means 100 acquires the specified number of the current game, and sets the re-game operation flag in the current game. Is checked (whether the replay is operating) (step S5052), and the number of stored game medals (the number of credits) is read (step S5053). The next game medal can also be inserted depending on whether the total value of the number of game medals bet and the number of game medals stored at the present time is smaller than the number obtained by adding the maximum storage number to the specified number. Is determined (step S5054), and if not, the blocker 60 is turned off (step S5055). When the blocker 60 is turned off, game medals inserted thereafter are returned to the return port.

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

  The one-storage-number-addition process S5059 is a process for adding the game medals whose insertion has been detected by the above process to the game medium storing means 141 as credits, and the main control means 100 performs processing as shown in FIG. Then, the number of stored game medals is read from the RAM 104 (step S5060), 1 is added to the stored number and updated (step S5061), and the updated stored number is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5062). As shown in 23, the start lever acceptance permission flag is turned on (step S5077), and the game medal insertion check processing S5038 is ended.

  The one game medal addition process S5063 is a process for adding the game medals whose insertion has been detected by the above process to the number of game medals to be bet. Then, the number of game medals bet is read from the RAM 104 (step S5064), 1 is added to the number of game medals and updated (step S5065), and the updated number of game medals is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5066). . Next, the main control means 100 clears the information on the number of game medals obtained by winning in the previous game (step S5067), and displays the number of game medals bet by setting the number of game medals bet on the output port. LED to be turned on (step S5068). Further, the main control means 100 checks the current prescribed number of games (step S5069), reads the number of game medals currently bet from the RAM 104 (step S5070), and reads the number of game medals bet. It is determined whether or not the number of game medals that can be bet has reached the limit by determining whether or not the predetermined number matches (step S5071). If the number has reached the limit, the game medal limit flag is set. Then, the start lever acceptance permission flag is turned on (step S5073), and the process returns to FIG. 23 to end the game medal insertion check processing S5038. If it is determined in step S5071 that the limit has not been reached, steps S5072 and S5073 are not executed.

-Position lottery process S5080-
The winning combination lottery process S5080 is a process of determining a winning combination in the above-described game progress main process S550. As shown in FIG. 25, in the winning combination lottery process S5080, the main control unit 100 acquires a random number value (2-byte random number) from the random number value register of the random number generator 103 which is the first random number generation unit, and performs the first randomization. A numerical value is set (step S5081), and a soft random number (2 bytes) is read from the second random number generating means 190 and set as a second random number value (step S5082). Then, a third random number value is generated from the first random number value and the second random number value by calculation (for example, by addition processing) and is set as a random number value for a lottery lottery (step S5083). It is set in a register (step S5084). As described above, the third random number is obtained by the calculation from the first random number value obtained from the random number generator 103 as the first random number generating means and the second random number value as the soft random number obtained from the second random number generating means 190. By generating a random number value and using it for the winning lottery, it is possible to increase the randomness of the random number value used for the winning lottery, and to make the winning role irregular.

  The main control means 100 performs the lottery of the winning combination using the random number value for the winning lottery generated in this manner. At this time, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replaying role, the winning combination, the special combination The lottery is performed in the order of However, the lottery of the re-game combination is not executed in the RT5 gaming state (special gaming state, RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state). In addition, the lottery of the special combination is not executed in the RT4 game state (the inside middle game state) and the RT5 game state (the special game state, which is the RT5-12 game state or the RT5-3 game state).

  First, the main control means 100 determines whether the condition device of the special combination is operating (whether the condition device flag of the special combination indicating that the special combination in the combination determination information storage area has been won is set or not). ) To determine whether the game is in the non-internal game state or the internal game state (step S5085), and then determines whether or not a special game is operating (special game in the game state information storage area). By determining whether or not the special game operation flag indicating that the game is in progress is set), it is determined whether or not the game is in the RT5 game state (RT5-12 game state or RT5-3 game state) (step S5086). ), RT5 gaming state (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state), non-RT gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state and RT4 gaming state. Set the condition device internal lottery address table replay combination depending on the whether the gaming state Les (step S5087), executes the lottery determination process S5100 (step S5088). Here, the condition device internal lottery address table uses the condition device number (winning number) shown in FIG. 8 as a search key (hereinafter referred to as a search number), and plays a role corresponding to the search number with respect to this search number. This is a table in which probability data (numbers shown in FIG. 8) is set for each type of combination (replay combination, winning combination, special combination). Combinations of search numbers and probability data are stored side by side in the order in which a winning determination is made in a lottery determination process S5100 described later. In the following description, a case will be described in which all of the winning determination combinations are listed as a set of search numbers and probability data. However, when the search numbers are consecutive and the same probability data is repeated, The search number, the probability data and the number of repetitions may be stored. For example, in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 8, the winning numbers -A1 to A6 having the search numbers (winning numbers) of 18 to 23 in the non-RT gaming state have their numbers (probability data) of 1670. = 18 ”,“ probability data = 1670 ”, and“ number of repetitions = 4 ”, and it can be configured to add 1 to the search number every time it is repeated. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the amount of memory used for the condition device internal lottery address table.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the lottery determination processing S5100, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the re-gaming combination or the winning combination is a lottery determination (step S5101), and determines the re-gaming combination or the winning combination. If, the first search number in the condition device internal lottery address table is set (step S5102). For example, in the lottery determination of the re-gaming combination, if the probability data of the re-gaming combination is set in the order shown in FIG. 8, “1” is set as the search number. Next, it is determined whether or not there is probability data for each set value (step S5103). If there is no probability data for each set value, probability data common to the set values is obtained based on the currently set search number. If there is probability data for each setting value (step S5104), a setting value is obtained (step S5105), and probability data for each setting value is obtained based on this setting value and the currently set search number. (Step S5106). Further, the random number value for the role lottery (third random number value) set in step S5084 of the role lottery process S5080 is read (step S5107), and the probability data of the current search number is subtracted from the random number value for the role lottery (step S5107). S5108), and saves the random number value for winning combination lottery from which the probability data has been subtracted (step S5109). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether the current random number value for combination lottery is smaller than 0 (step S5110), and when the random number value for combination lottery is 0 or more, adds 1 to the search number (step S5111). It is determined whether or not the search has been completed for all the search numbers (step S5112). If the determination is not completed, the process returns to step S5107 to repeat the above processing.

  As described above, when the random number for the lottery lottery becomes smaller than 0 in step S5110, it is determined that the role of the search number at that time has been won, and in step S5112, the probability of all the search numbers in the condition device internal lottery address table is If the random number for the role lottery is 0 or more even after the data is subtracted, the search number is cleared (search number = 0) (step S5113), so that the role included in the current condition device internal lottery address table is won. You can judge that it is not. In the case of FIG. 8, in the non-RT gaming state, if the random number value (third random number value) for combination lottery at the time the lottery determination means S5100 is called is 9200, the search number (winning number) is " Even if the probability data (represented by the number, which is 8962 in FIG. 8) of the re-gaming role-A of "1" is not reduced to less than 0 from this random number for the lottery drawing, the re-gaming role-A is won. It is determined that they have not. Also, when the random number for the lottery lottery (third random number value) is 50, the probability data (8962) of the replaying game-A whose search number (winning number) is “1” is subtracted from the random number for the lottery lottery. Since it is smaller than 0, it can be determined that this replay combination -A has been won.

  Returning to FIG. 25, as a result of the lottery determination processing in step S5088, it is determined whether or not a replay has been won (step S5089). (Step S5097), and the role lottery process S5080 ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5089 that the player has not won the replay, the next game state (non-RT game state, RT1 game state, RT2 game state, RT3 game state, and RT4 game state) is used. Then, a lottery address table inside the condition device of the winning combination is set (step S5090), and a lottery determination process S5100 is executed (step S5091). Explaining in the above example, if the random number value for the role lottery (third random number value) generated in step S5083 is 9200, the random number value for the role lottery is 238 at the time when the lottery determination process for the replaying game is executed. (Because the total value of all pieces of probability data of the replaying game is 8962). Therefore, since the probability data of the winning combination -A1 whose search number (winning number) is "18" in the non-RT gaming state is 1670, it is determined that the winning combination -A1 has been won. The main control means 100 determines whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the result of the lottery determination in step S5091 (step S5092). If it is determined that no winning combination has been won, the condition device for the special combination is activated. RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state), whether the special game is operating in the RT5 gaming state (special gaming state, any of RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state) It is determined whether or not there is (step S5093), and if it is not the RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state), the special device condition device search number is obtained (step S5094). The lottery address table inside the special device condition device is set (step S5095), and a lottery determination process S5100 is executed (step S5096). Also in this processing, when a special role is won, the search number is set, and when the special role is not won (when no replaying role, prize winning role, special role has been won and the game is lost) In the parentheses, the search number is set to 0. Finally, the current condition device search number is stored in the condition device number buffer (step S5097), and the role lottery process S5080 ends.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the condition device numbers of the replaying and winning combinations and the condition device numbers of the special combination are independent. Therefore, when the special role is won, the condition device number of the special role is set in the role winning number, and when the special role is not won, the value of the role winning number becomes “0” (for example, ("1" when winning BB1, "2" when winning BB2, and "3" when winning BB3).

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability data (winning determination data) is subtracted in a predetermined order from the third random number value (role lottery random number value) generated for the role lottery. Then, it is configured to determine that a winning combination for the probability data when the value becomes smaller than 0 is won. According to this configuration, the probability data is stored in the condition device internal lottery address table (winning determination data group) in association with each combination (judgment target) for which the determination of the winning is desired, and the probability data is determined from the third random number value. Since the determination can be made only by performing the subtraction process in order, the determination process of the lottery can be easily realized. Of course, the above probability data is sequentially added to the third random number value (role lottery random number value), and when it exceeds the maximum value (65535 in the case of 2-byte data), it is determined that the winning has been achieved. Is also possible. However, when the determination is made by addition, for example, when a lottery with a random number value range of 0 to 999 is performed, a predetermined value (for example, 64537 for 2-byte data) is added to the third random number value, and the probability data is further added. Must be added, and the processing becomes complicated. On the other hand, according to the above-described subtraction method, the range can be determined by sequentially subtracting the probability data from the random number for lottery, regardless of the range of the random number.

  In the above description, the case where the condition device internal lottery address table is set for each type of combination has been described. For example, in the order of the lottery, the replaying role, the winning combination, and the special combination are collectively arranged in this order. A table may be defined, and a configuration may be used in which a range to be used for the determination is specified when making a winning determination. For example, assuming that there are five replays, their search numbers are 1 to 5, there are five winning combinations, their search numbers are 6 to 10, there is one special role, and their search number is 11. It is assumed that they are defined in order. In this case, when determining in the non-RT gaming state in the order of the replaying role, the winning combination, and the special role, the replaying is performed by designating "determining using the search data of 1 to 11 probability data". It is possible to determine a winning combination of a winning combination, a winning combination, and a special combination. On the other hand, in the RT4 game state (inside medium game state), the special combination is not determined, so by designating that “the search number is determined using the probability data of 1 to 10 pieces”, the re-game combination is determined. The winning combination can be determined. Therefore, if the condition device internal lottery address table is stored in such a data structure, the winning determination process can be realized more easily.

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

  As shown in FIG. 27, when executing the internal game state setting process S5120, the main control means 100 first determines whether the current internal game state is any of “1”, “4”, and “6”. Is determined (step S5121), and when these internal gaming states are set, the internal gaming state setting processing S5120 is ended. On the other hand, when the internal game state is not “1”, “4”, or “6”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal game state is “0” (step S5122). When it is determined that the gaming state is "0", it is determined whether or not the role determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is a rare role (step S5123). The process S5120 ends. If the main control means 100 determines that the rare combination has been won in step S5123, it performs an AT lottery (step S5124), and determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S5125). If it is determined that the lottery has not been won, the internal game state setting processing S5120 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5125 that the player has won the AT lottery, the main control means 100 adds 1 to the AT stock counter CS (step S5126), determines the number of precursor games by lottery (step S5127), and The game state setting processing S5120 ends.

  If it is determined in step S5122 that the internal gaming state is not "0", the main control means 100 determines whether the current internal gaming state is "2" or "3" (step S5128). . Then, when determining that the current internal gaming state is “2” or “3”, the main control unit 100 determines the winning combination (condition device number) determined by the winning combination determination unit 110 as shown in FIG. The instruction number is determined according to. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when it is determined that “left center right” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (the condition device number is 3, 13) (step S5129), the instruction number is changed to “A1” is set (step S5130). If it is determined that “right and left middle” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (the condition device numbers are 4 and 14) (step S5131), the instruction number is set to “A2” (step S5132). When it is determined that “middle left and right” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (condition device numbers are 5 and 15) (step S5133), the instruction number is set to “A3” (step S5134). If it is determined that “middle right left” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (condition device numbers are 6 and 16) (step S5135), “A4” is set as the instruction number (step S5136). When it is determined that “right and left middle” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (condition device numbers are 7 and 17) (step S5137), the instruction number “A5” is set (step S5138). When it is determined that “right center left” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (condition device numbers are 8 and 17) (step S5139), the instruction number “A6” is set (step S5140). Further, as shown in FIG. 29, when it is determined that “left **” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (the condition device numbers are 18, 19, 24, and 25) (step S5141), the instruction number “A7” is set (step S5142). If it is determined that "medium **" is the winning combination in the correct answer order (the condition device number is 20, 21, 26, 27) (step S5143), the instruction number "A8" is set (step S5143). Step S5144). When it is determined that “right **” is the winning combination in the correct answer order (the condition device numbers are 22, 23, 28, and 29) (step S5145), the instruction number “A9” is set (step S5145). Step S5146). In the case of other winning combinations, no instruction number is set. Further, if “A1” to “A9” are not set as the instruction numbers in the above-described processing, “A0” is set.

  As described above, depending on the winning combination (for example, the replaying combination shown in FIG. 13 -F5), there are two correct pushing orders. Which pressing order is to be the correct pressing order is selected (the selection method is as described above).

  When the instruction number is determined by the above processing, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the internal gaming state is “3” (step S5147), and the internal gaming state is not “3” (that is, the internal gaming state). Is determined to be "2"), the internal game state setting processing S5120 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5147 that the internal gaming state is “3”, the main control means 100 determines the winning combination only when the winning combination is the RT3 gaming state (specifically, as described above, the condition device It is determined whether or not the number is 12 (replaying game combination -E) (step S5148). If it is not this combination, the internal game state setting processing S5120 is ended. If it is this combination, an AT lottery is performed ( In step S5149, it is determined whether or not an AT lottery has been won (step S5150). If the AT lottery has not been won, the internal game state setting process S5120 ends. If it is determined in step S5150 that the player has won the AT lottery, 1 is added to the AT stock counter CS (step S5151), and the internal game state setting processing S5120 ends.

  Returning to FIG. 27, when it is determined in step S5128 that the current internal gaming state is not “2” or “3”, the current internal gaming state is “5” or “7”. , An AT lottery is performed (step S5152), it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S5153). When the AT lottery is won, 1 is added to the AT stock counter CS (step S5154), and the internal game state is set. The setting processing S5120 ends. In the AT lottery in step S5152, the winning probability in the AT lottery is higher when the internal gaming state is “7” than when the internal gaming state is “5”.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the internal gaming state is 0, the AT lottery is performed when the rare role is won, and when the internal gaming state is 3, the winning combination is performed only in the RT3 gaming state. The AT lottery is performed when the player wins (for example, replaying game-E), and in the internal gaming state 7, each game AT lottery is performed regardless of the winning combination. In the case of the internal gaming states 2 and 3, the instruction numbers (A1 to A9) are set to the winning combinations assigned with the pressing order.

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

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the main control unit 100 executes the reel rotation start pre-processing S5170, the main control unit 100 executes the numbers shown in FIG. 13B (corresponding to the instruction numbers) in accordance with the instruction numbers determined in the internal game state setting processing S5120. Are displayed on the acquired number display 72 (step S5171). Specifically, based on FIG. 13B, the number corresponding to the designated number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 104 (or may be a predetermined register of the main CPU 102). When the number corresponding to the designated number is stored in the predetermined area (or register), the stored number is output to the acquired number display 72 by an interrupt process S570 described later. Further, the main control means 100 stores the instruction number in a register (step S5172), and executes a control command set 1 process S5000 to set the information of this register as a control command (step S5173). Also, as described above, the effect processing unit number is masked using the table shown in FIG. 14 to determine the effect group number (step S5174), and the effect group number is stored in the register (step S5175). A control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the information of this register as a control command (step S5176). Further, the winning item winning number is stored in a register (step S5177), and a control command set 1 process S5000 is executed to set the information of this register as a control command (step S5178). As will be described later in the interrupt processing S570, the display of the information corresponding to the instruction number on the acquired number display 72 (7-segment display control processing S575) is performed by the control command of the instruction number to the sub-control unit 200. Since the transmission is performed before the transmission (control command transmission processing S580), the display of the instruction number by the main control unit 100 is performed prior to the display by the sub-control unit 200. Further, the main control means 100 stores information on the AT in a register (step S5179), executes a control command set 1 process S5000 to set the information of this register as a control command (step S5180), and starts reel rotation. The pre-processing S5170 ends. Here, the “information on AT” includes the internal gaming state as described above (for example, if the internal gaming state is 2, the AT is being prepared, and if the internal gaming state is 3, the AT gaming is being performed), the number of games of the precursor game And the number of remaining games, the number of AT games and the number of remaining games, the result of AT stock lottery, the number of stocks, the result of additional lottery of AT games, the number of additional games, etc. are included. On the other hand, storage in the register and control command set 1 processing are executed. The information transmitted as a control command in FIG. 30 is an example.

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

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the reel is rotating at a constant speed (step S5197). If the reel is rotating at a constant speed, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the failure detection counter value is an abnormal value (step S5198). If the value is an abnormal value, there is a possibility that the stepping motor for rotating the reels 21a to 21c may be out of step or the like. (Step S5199). Further, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the confirmation of whether or not the reels are rotating at a constant speed has been completed for all of the reels 21a to 21c, returns to step S5197 until the confirmation is completed, and returns to step S5197. The process is repeated (step S5200).

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

-Game end check processing S5220-
The game end check process S5220 is a process of managing the state of a game and the state of an effect (internal game state) executed by the main control means 100 at the end of one game. When the game end check process S5220 is executed, the main control means 100 first executes a game state transition process as shown in FIG. 32 (step S5221). As shown in FIG. 33, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-RT gaming state (step S5222). As shown, it is determined whether or not the specific symbols (specific symbols 01 to 05) are stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5223). As described above, when determining that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S5224), and ends the gaming state transition processing S5221. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5223 that the specific symbol is not displayed on the pay line, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the bonus winning number is “0” (“1” or “2”). ) Or "3" is set), that is, whether or not the special combination (BB1 to BB3) has been won (step S5228), and "0" is set to the winning combination number. When it is determined that the game has been performed, the game state transition processing S5221 ends. If it is determined in step S5228 that “0” is not set in the character winning number (any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is set in the character setting number), The main control means 100 determines whether or not the combination of special combination symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5226). If the combination of special combination symbols is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, Then, the game state is shifted to the RT4 game state (internal medium game state) (step S5227), and when the special combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the game state is changed to the RT5 game state (special game state). When the character setting number is "1" or "2", the game mode is shifted to the RT5-12 game state, and when the character setting number is "3", the game mode is shifted to the RT5-3 game state (step S5228). To end the technique state transition processing S5221.

  Returning to FIG. The main control means 100 If it is determined in step S5222 that the current gaming state is not the non-RT gaming state, It is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (step S5230), When it is determined that the player is in the RT1 gaming state, It is determined whether the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 08 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5231), When it is determined that the symbol combination of the replaying game 08 is stopped and displayed, The game state is shifted to the RT2 game state (step S5232). on the other hand, If it is determined in step S5231 that the symbol combination of the replaying game 08 has not been stopped and displayed on the activated line, The main control means 100 As shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not “0” is set in the character winning number (step S5225), When “0” is set to the bonus item winning number, the game state transition processing S5221 ends. Also, If it is determined in step S5225 that “0” has not been set for the character winning number, The main control means 100 It is determined whether or not the special combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5226). If the special combination of symbols is not stopped on the active line, The game state is shifted to the RT4 game state (internal game state) (step S5227), When the special combination of symbols is stopped on the active line, Game state is RT5 game state (special game state, (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state) (step S5228), The game state transition processing S5221 ends.

  Returning to FIG. 33, when determining in step S5230 that the current gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (step S5233), and the RT2 gaming state. If it is determined that the state is the state, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 03 or the replaying game 04 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5234). If it is determined that the combination is stopped and displayed, the game state is shifted to the RT3 game state (step S5235). If it is determined in step S5234 that the symbol combination of the replaying game 03 or the replaying game 04 is not stopped and displayed on the payline, the main control means 100 sets the symbol combination of the replaying game 02 on the payline. Is determined to be stopped (step S5237), and when it is determined that the symbol combination of the re-game combination 02 is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state (step S5238), and the gaming is performed. The state transition processing S5221 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5237 that the symbol combination of the replaying game 02 is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 stops and displays the specific symbol on the activated line as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is (step S5223). Then, when determining that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S5224), and ends the gaming state transition processing S5221. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5223 that the specific symbol is not displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 determines whether or not “0” is set to the winning character number (step S5225). When “0” is set as the bonus winning number, the game state transition processing S5221 ends. If it is determined in step S5225 that the bonus winning number is not set to “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols of the special combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the combination of the special combination symbols is not stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5226), the gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state) (step S5227), and the special combination symbols are displayed. When the combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the gaming state is changed to the RT5 gaming state (the special gaming state, and when the character set number is “1” or “2”, the RT5-12 gaming state, If the object setting number is "3", the game state is shifted to the RT5-3 game state (step S5228), and the game state transition processing S5221 is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 33, when determining in step S5233 that the current gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (step S5236), and the RT3 gaming. If it is determined that the state is the state, the main control means 100 determines whether the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 02 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5237), and the combination of the symbols of the replaying game 02 is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the game state has been performed, the game state is shifted to the RT1 game state (step S5238), and the game state transition processing S5221 is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5237 that the symbol combination of the replaying game 02 is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 stops and displays the specific symbol on the activated line as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is (step S5223). Then, when determining that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S5224), and ends the gaming state transition processing S5221. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5223 that the specific symbol is not displayed on the activated line, the main control means 100 determines whether or not “0” is set to the winning character number (step S5225). When “0” is set as the bonus winning number, the game state transition processing S5221 ends. If it is determined in step S5225 that the bonus winning number is not set to “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols of the special combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the combination of the special combination symbols is not stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5226), the gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state (internal medium gaming state) (step S5227), and the special combination symbols are displayed. When the combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the gaming state is changed to the RT5 gaming state (the special gaming state, and when the character set number is “1” or “2”, the RT5-12 gaming state, If the object setting number is "3", the game state is shifted to the RT5-3 game state (step S5228), and the game state transition processing S5221 is ended.

  In FIG. 33, if it is determined in step S5236 that the current gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state, the main control means 100 determines whether the current gaming state is the RT4 gaming state as shown in FIG. 34 ( (Step S5240) If it is determined that the game is in the RT4 gaming state, it is determined whether or not the combination of the special combination (BB1 to BB3) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5241), and the combination of the special combination is stopped. When displayed, the gaming state is set to the RT5 gaming state (the special gaming state, and when the special item setting number is "1" or "2", the RT5-12 gaming state and the special item setting number is "3"). In the case of, the game state is shifted to the RT5-3 game state) (step S5242), the game state transition processing S5221 is ended, and the special combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. When there ends the game state transition process S5221.

  If it is determined in step S5240 that the current gaming state is not the RT4 gaming state, the current gaming state is the RT5 gaming state (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state), and thus the RT5 gaming state (RT5-12). The total number of game medals paid out after the transition to the gaming state or the RT5-3 gaming state is a predetermined number (for example, BB1 of 334, BB1; It is determined whether BB2 exceeds 238 sheets and BB3 is 60 sheets (step S5243). If not, the game state transition process S5221 is finished. If not, the game state is changed to non-RT game. The game state is shifted (step S5244), and the game state transition processing S5221 is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when the gaming state transition processing S5221 ends, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal gaming state is “0” (step S5250), and determines whether the current internal gaming state is “0”. , It is determined whether or not “0” is set to the winning item number as shown in FIG. 35 (step S5251), and “0” is set to the winning item number. If so, it is determined whether the value of the AT stock counter CS is greater than 0 (step S5225). If the value of the AT stock counter CS is larger than 0, 1 is subtracted from the AT stock counter CS (step S5253), and the precursor game counter CF for counting the number of games of the precursor game is set in the internal game state setting process S5120. The number of precursor games determined in S5127 is set (step S5254), the internal game state is set to “1” (step S5255), and the game end check processing S5220 ends. If it is determined in step S5252 that the value of the AT stock counter CS is 0, the game end check processing S5220 ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5251 that the bonus winning number is not set to “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether the combination of the special winning symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line ( In step S5256), when the combination of special combination symbols is stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to “5” (step S5257). When the combination of special combination symbols is not stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to “5”. The game state is set to "4" (step S5258), and the game end check processing S5220 ends.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when determining in step S5250 that the current internal gaming state is not “0”, the main control means 100 determines whether the current internal gaming state is “1” (step S5260). When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is “1”, as shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether or not “0” is set in the bonus winning number (step S5261). When the winning number is set to “0”, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game counter CF is 0 (step S5262). When the main control means 100 determines that the value of the precursor game counter CF is 0, it sets the internal game state to “2” (step S5263), and determines that the value of the precursor game counter CF is not 0. If so, 1 is subtracted from the precursor game counter CF (step S5268), and the game end check processing S5220 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5261 that the bonus winning number is not set to "0", it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols of the special combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5264). If it is determined in step S5264 that the special combination of symbols has been stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to "7" (step S5265), and 1 is added to the AT stock counter CS (step S5265). S5266). If it is determined in step S5264 that the special combination of symbols has not been stopped and displayed, the main control means 100 sets the internal game state to "6". Further, the main control means 100 subtracts 1 from the precursor game counter CF (step S5268), and ends the game end check processing S5220.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when determining in step S5260 that the current internal gaming state is not “1”, the main control means 100 determines whether the current internal gaming state is “2” (step S5270). When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is “2”, as shown in FIG. 36, it is determined whether or not “0” is set in the bonus winning number (step S5271). If the winning number is set to "0", it is determined whether the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (step S5272). Further, when the current gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state, the instruction number determined in the current game (for the re-gaming-C1 to C6 winning for shifting from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state), The pressing order (see FIG. 13) corresponding to the pressing order in which the combination of the symbols of the gaming machine 03 or the re-gaming machine 04 is stopped and displayed on the activated line (see FIG. 13), and the player presses the stop buttons 33a to 33c. It is determined whether or not the order in which is operated matches (step S5273). If it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state or that the instruction number does not match the player's operation, the internal gaming state is determined. Is set to “3” (step S5274), and “50” is set to the AT counter CA that counts the number of games in one AT game (step S5275). Ryo to end the check processing S5220. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5271 that the character winning number is not set to “0”, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols of the special combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5276). When the symbol combination of the special combination is stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to "7" (step S5277), the AT stock counter CS is set to 1 (step S5278), and the game end check processing S5220. To end. If it is determined in step S5276 that the special combination of symbols has not been stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to “6” (step S5279), and the game end check processing S5220 ends. Note that in a game that can transition from the RT2 game state to the RT3 game state, the internal game state may be set to “3” at the end of the game without depending on the operation.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when determining that the current internal gaming state is not “2” in step S5270, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current internal gaming state is “3” (step S5280). When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is “3”, as shown in FIG. 37, it is determined whether or not “0” is set in the bonus winning number (step S5281). If the winning number is not set to "0", it is determined whether or not the special combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S5282), and the combination of special symbols is stopped and displayed. If so, the internal gaming state is set to "7" (step S5283), the AT stock counter CS is set to 1 (step S5284), and 1 is subtracted from the AT counter CA (step S5284). 295), to end the game end check processing S5220. If it is determined in step S5282 that the special combination of symbols is not stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to "6" (step S5285), and 1 is subtracted from the AT counter CA (step S5295). ), The game end check processing S5220 ends. If it is determined in step S5281 that the bonus winning number is set to "0", the main control means 100 determines whether the value of the AT counter CA is "0" (step S5289). If the AT counter CA is not "0", 1 is subtracted from the AT counter CA (step S5295), and the game end check processing S5220 ends. If it is determined in step S5289 that the value of the AT counter CA is 0, the main control means 100 determines whether the value of the AT stock counter CS is larger than 0 (step S5290). When the value of the counter CS is larger than 0 (that is, the right of the AT game is stocked), 1 is subtracted from the AT stock counter CS (step S5291), and “1” is set to the precursor counter CF (step S5291). (S5292), the internal game state is set to “1” (step S5293), and the game end check processing S5220 ends. If it is determined in step S5290 that the AT stock counter CS is 0, the main control means 100 sets the internal game state to "0" (step S5294), and ends the game end check processing S5220.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when determining that the current internal gaming state is not “3” in step S5280, the main control means 100 determines whether the current internal gaming state is “4” (step S5300). When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is "4", it is determined whether or not the combination of the special combination symbols is stopped and displayed on the payline as shown in FIG. 38 (step S5301). When the special combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to “5” (step S5302), and the game end check processing S5220 ends.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when determining that the current internal gaming state is not “4” in step S5300, the main control means 100 determines whether the current internal gaming state is “5” (step S5310). When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is “5”, as shown in FIG. 38, the payout of the game medals after the transition to the RT5 gaming state (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state). It is determined whether or not the total number of sheets exceeds a predetermined number set according to the type of the winning special combination (step S5311). If not, the game end check processing S5220 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5311 that the total number of game medal payouts exceeds the predetermined number, the main control means 100 further determines whether the value of the AT stock counter CS is greater than 0 (step S5311). If the value of the AT stock counter CS is larger than 0 (S5312), 1 is subtracted from the AT stock counter CS (step S5313), the internal game state is set to “2” (step S5314), and the game end check processing S5220 is performed. To end. If it is determined in step S5312 that the value of the AT stock counter CS is 0, the main control means 100 sets "0" in the internal game state (step S5315), and ends the game end check processing S5220. .

  Returning to FIG. 32, when determining that the current internal gaming state is not “5” in step S5310, the main control means 100 determines whether the current internal gaming state is “6” (step S5320). When it is determined that the current internal gaming state is “6”, as shown in FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols of the special combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line (step S 5321). When the special combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, the internal game state is set to "7" (step S5322), 1 is added to the AT stock counter CS (step S5323), and the game end check processing S5220 is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when the main internal control unit 10 determines in step S5320 that the current internal gaming state is not “6”, the current internal gaming state is “7”. The total number of payouts of game medals after shifting to the RT5 gaming state (RT5-12 gaming state or RT5-3 gaming state) exceeds a predetermined number set according to the type of the special role being won. It is determined whether or not the game has been completed (step S5324), and if not, the game end check processing S5220 is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5324 that the total number of game medal payouts exceeds the predetermined number, the main control means 100 subtracts 1 from the AT stock counter CS (step S5325), and sets the internal game state. Is set to "2" (step S5326), and the game end check processing S5220 ends.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the combination of the symbols of the special combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the internal game state 3 (when the AT game is being executed), the internal game is executed. The state shifts to state 6 or 7, and when the special game ends, the state shifts to the internal game state 2 (AT preparation). When a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the game enters the RT3 game state), 50 games are set in the AT counter CA. The state is shifted to the internal gaming state 3. Therefore, even if the value of the AT counter CA is not 0 in the internal game state 3 before shifting to the internal game state 6 or 7 (the number of AT games remaining), the internal game state 3 executed after the special game is executed. In the AT counter CA which is the number of games (the number of games of the AT game), 50 games are set. Therefore, in step S5275 shown in FIG. 36 described above, instead of setting 50 games in the AT counter CA, 50 games are added to the current value of the AT counter CA, that is, the number of games remaining in the previous AT game. May be configured to add 50 new games.

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

  As shown in FIG. 39, when this interrupt processing S570 is executed, the main control means 100 first performs saving of register values and prohibition of duplicate interrupts as initial processing (step S571). Next, the main control means 100 detects the power-off according to the state of the input port since a signal output based on the power-supply voltage falling below the predetermined value is input to the input port by the power-off detection circuit. It is determined whether or not the power has been turned off (step S572). When the power-off is detected, a power-off processing S5400 described later is executed. On the other hand, when the power interruption is not detected, the control counter value is updated (step S573). The control counter is, for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation counter or interrupt counter. Further, the main control means 100 performs timer measurement (step S574). Specifically, a subtraction process of a counter for measuring the minimum game time or a counter for measuring the medal stay time is performed. Further, the main control means 100 executes a display control process of the 7-segment display (step S575). For example, as described above, the acquired number display 72 reads out a numerical value stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 and outputs the numerical value to the acquired number display 72. When a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is cleared (for example, “0” is set), the acquired number display 72 is turned off or “0” is displayed. Here, when an error such as opening of the front door 3 or abnormality of the hopper occurs, the content of the error is displayed on the acquired number display 72 (for example, characters such as "CE" and "HP" are displayed. ), The information stored in a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104 is temporarily saved in another area, and information on an error is stored in this area. 72 is displayed. When the error is resolved, the temporarily saved information (the number corresponding to the instruction content) is returned to a predetermined area (or register) of the RAM 104, so that the acquired number display unit 72 displays the acquired number in the interrupt processing S570. Display. Although not described in detail in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is provided with a seven-segment display for displaying a set value and a stored number value in addition to the acquired number display unit 72 described above. , These emission patterns are also controlled. Further, the main control unit 100 performs a process of reading the information of the input ports 0 to 2 (Step S576). By this processing, the state of the operation system of the bet button 31, the start lever 32, the stop buttons 33a to 33c, and the state of the sensor system of the selector and the hopper device are generated from the data read from the input port, and stored in the RAM 104. Further, the main control means 100 controls operations such as rotation and stop for each of the reels 21a to 21c (steps S577 and S578), and performs a port output process (step S579). Specifically, an excitation output value for operating a stepping motor (reel driving means 22a to 22c) for rotating the reels 21a to 21c, the hopper motor 70, and the blocker 60 is set in the output port. In addition, the main control unit 100 executes a control command transmission process S5500 described later, and transmits the control command stored in the control command buffer of the RAM 104 to the sub control unit 200 in the game progress main process S550 and the like (step S580).

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

-Power off processing S5400-
When the power-off processing S5400 is executed, the main control unit 100 turns off the outputs of all the output ports as shown in FIG. 39 (step S5401), and outputs power indicating that the power-off processing has been executed. The disconnection processing flag is stored in the RAM 104 (step S5402). It should be noted that, when this power-off processing S5400 is executed, for example, “1” is set in the power-off processing flag. Then, the value of the read pointer (to be described in detail later) of the control command is set to an even number (step S5403). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when transmitting a control command to the sub-control means 200, the same command is transmitted twice. Therefore, if a power failure occurs when the control command is transmitted for the first time, the processing (setting processing and transmission processing) of the control command after power recovery is complicated, and the first transmission is performed again when the power failure occurs. , The value of the read pointer is set to an even number (specifically, the last bit of the value of the write pointer is set to 0). As described above, in the present embodiment, whether the transmission is the first transmission or the second transmission is determined based on the value of the last bit. However, the first transmission and the second transmission are managed by the flag. May be. For example, the transmitted flag may be set when the first transmission is performed, and the transmitted flag may be cleared when the second transmission is performed. Further, when a power failure occurs, the transmitted flag is cleared so that the transmission can be resumed from the first transmission.

  Next, the main control means 100 calculates checksum data for the entire range of the RAM 104 (steps S5404 and S5405), stores the checksum data in the RAM 104 (step S5406), and performs the above-described resetting. It waits (step S5407). When the power supply voltage is restored after the power supply voltage is reduced and the power supply cutoff processing S5400 is executed, a reset signal is output from the power supply voltage monitoring device provided in the main control means 100, and the slot machine 1 is restarted. Will be.

-Control command transmission processing S5500-
The control command transmission processing S5500 is executed in the interruption processing S570, and performs processing of transmitting a control command to the sub control means 200. As shown in FIG. 40, first, the main control means 100 sets the start address of the control command buffer (the area where the control command is written in the control command set 2 processing S5010) in the register (step S5501), and further sets the read pointer Is set in the register (step S5502), and the value of the read pointer (the value stored in the address of the read pointer) is added to the value of the register in which the start address is set, thereby obtaining the transmission control target. The address of the control command buffer in which the control command is stored is determined (step S5503). In this step S5503, the value of the least significant bit is set to 0 (logical AND with 11111110 is performed in binary). Thus, the address is the same as when the read pointer is even and when the read pointer is an odd number which is incremented by one from the even number. That is, when the read pointer is an even number, the first transmission of the control command transmission is performed, and when the read pointer is an odd number, the second transmission of the same data can be performed. It is assumed that the start address of the control command buffer is also an even number. Then, it is determined whether or not the control command is stored by determining whether or not the value stored at this address is 0 (step S5504). If the control command is not stored, this control is performed. The command transmission processing S5500 ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5504 that the control command is stored, the address of the register (transmission register) for transmitting the control command to the sub-control unit 200 is set in the register (step S5505). The data (higher one byte of the control command) at the address (value set in the register) of the control command buffer is read, and this data is written to the address of the transmission register (set in the register). One is added to the address of the control command buffer (the value set in the register) (step S5506). Further, the data at the address of the current control command buffer (the lower one byte of the control command since the address has been advanced by one in step S5506) is read, and this data is stored in the address of the transmission register. (Step S5507). When data is written to the transmission register, the data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200.

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

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

  In the above description, “interrupt processing” means that the main CPU 102 of the main control means 100 interrupts the currently performed processing and executes another processing. There is no limitation (for example, a method such as a hardware interrupt or a software interrupt can be adopted).

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

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

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

  As described above, the effect executed by the sub CPU 310 is determined by the sub CPU 310 receiving the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 via the I / F circuit 350 and according to the control command. -Although controlled, a part of the effect mode (pattern) is configured to be determined using the random number value generated by the random number generator 320 provided on the sub-control board 300.

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

(Specific example of control of image control board 400 by sub-control board 300)
Now, a specific example for controlling the operation of the image control board 400 by the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the processing of the image control board 400 at the time of power-on reset, FIG. 42 is a time chart of start-up and runaway monitoring, and FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the production command.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 detects switching of the runaway monitoring signal four times (time t14), it determines that the activation of the image control board 400 is completed. However, if it is not determined that the activation of the image control board 400 is completed even after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the output of the reset signal, the sub CPU 310 determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal and resets again. (Not shown in FIG. 43). When the sub CPU 310 determines that the activation of the image control board 400 is completed, the sub CPU 310 permits transmission of a production command (serial communication) between the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400, and also permits transmission of a sound command. In other words, the sub-control board 300 is configured to transmit only sound commands to the image control board 400 from the start of the image control board 400 to the end of the transfer of the resident data.

  Next, when the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 detects the change of the logical product of the runaway monitoring signal and the image display enable signal four times (time t16), it determines that the transfer of the resident data in the image control board 400 has been completed. However, if it is not determined that the transfer of the resident data has ended even after a predetermined time (for example, 70 seconds) has elapsed from the completion of the activation of the image control board 400, the sub CPU 310 determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal and resets it again. (Not shown in FIG. 13). When the sub CPU 310 determines that the transfer of the resident data has been completed (determines that the display preparation of the image control board 400 has been completed), the sub CPU 310 permits the transmission of the image-related command, and the image control board 400 operates normally. Monitoring (also called “WDT (Watch Dog Timer) monitoring”) is enabled.

  After determining that the display preparation of the image control board 400 is completed, the sub CPU 310 of the sub-control board 300 constantly monitors the logical product of the runaway monitoring signal and the image display enable signal to perform the WDT monitoring described above. I do. When no signal switching is detected for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds or more) in the WDT monitoring, the sub CPU 310 determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal (time t18 when 10 seconds have elapsed from time t17). If the sub CPU 310 determines that the image control board 400 is abnormal, the sub CPU 310 resets the image control board 400 by outputting a reset signal, and transmits an appropriate effect command to the image control board 400 according to the state thereafter, and displays the command. Is restored. The level of the voltage of the reset signal or the like (H / L) in the above description may be reversed.

−Communication method−
The effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 to the sub sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 has a 2-byte configuration (the checksum is 1 byte) and is performed by serial communication. Here, as a communication format, for example, a start-stop synchronization type of 8-bit data (with parity (even parity), stop bit = 1 bit) is used, and data is transmitted at a predetermined communication speed (for example, 38400 bits / second). Transmitted. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, sub CPU 310 sets the number of retries to 0 (step S720), and the data stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to sub sub CPU 410 one byte at a time (step S721). Here, a case will be described where a plurality of effect commands (total n bytes) stored in the transmission buffer are transmitted collectively. In the present embodiment, the most significant bit (MSB) of 1-byte data indicates data or a checksum. When the MSB is 0, the data is shown, and when the MSB is 1, the checksum is shown. When the transmission of the n-byte data is completed (when the checksum is transmitted last), the sub CPU 310 sets a time (reception waiting time) for waiting for the reception of the response signal (ACK) from the sub sub CPU 410 (step S722). ).

  Although not shown in FIG. 43, the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 that has received the above-described data executes an interrupt process executed at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1 ms) from the reception queue shown in FIG. This data is taken out, the number of commands and the checksum included in the data transmitted from the sub CPU 310 are checked, and if there is an abnormality, a reception error response signal is transmitted. On the other hand, if the number of commands and the checksum are normal, the received command is stored in the reception buffer shown in FIG. 44, and the received checksum is transmitted to the sub CPU 310 as a response signal of normal reception. Note that the data is taken out by an interrupt process executed at a predetermined time interval, but the process may be made to be executed when the reception of the effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 300 is detected. . Alternatively, it may be configured to execute a process of detecting and taking out that the sub-control board 300 has transmitted the effect command.

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the maximum number of transmission bytes in one continuous transmission (until the checksum is transmitted) is set to, for example, 15 bytes including the checksum. Therefore, when one control is performed by a plurality of control commands (for example, when one command group is formed by 4-byte data by making two commands into one command group), the image control board 400 This command group may be transmitted across frames on the sub-sub CPU 410 side.

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

-About production commands-
As described above, the data transmitted from the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 is temporarily stored in the reception queue of the image control board 400 and then moved to the reception buffer as shown in FIG. Then, data of which the most significant bit (MSB) is 0 is assembled two bytes at a time and stored in the command buffer as an effect command. Further, the image command is stored in the image command buffer, and the sound command is stored in the sound command buffer. The command is stored (FIG. 44 shows a case where commands 1, 2, 4, and 6 are image commands and commands 3, 5, and 7 are sound commands). By storing the image-related command and the sound-related command in separate buffers in this way, it is possible to avoid a delay in sound (sound) output due to a drop in image-based processing or a waiting for loading.

(Control of processing by sub-control board 300)
The control of the processing in the sub-control board 300 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub main loop process executed by the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 is configured to repeatedly execute the sub main loop process shown in FIG. 46 (in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 310 is configured to repeat this process about every 16 msec. The processing of the times is called “frame”.) In addition, at the interruption every 1 msec, the processing of transmitting the effect command to the image control board 400 and the processing of receiving the response signal transmitted from the image control board 400 to this transmission are performed.

  When the processing of one frame is started, the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 performs control for lighting the lamps (the effect lamp 42, the back lamp 44, and the like) and outputting a sound (step S740). Also, monitoring of the liquid crystal unit (the image display device 41 and the image control IC 420 for controlling the same) (step S741), monitoring of the state of the amplifier (sound source IC 460 and amplifier 480) (step S742), and the bus controller ( The monitoring of the bus 210 and the like (step S743) is performed. Further, the sub CPU 310 executes a process to be executed for each frame (step S744). Then, if the control command transmitted from the main control means 100 is in the command buffer during the remaining time of the currently executed frame, one control command is taken out from the command buffer, and the processing corresponding to the control command ( The effect command transmitted from the image control board 400), the effect command transmitted from the image control board 400 is taken out from the command buffer, and the processing corresponding to the effect command (step S745); The remaining time processing (step S746) such as updating of random numbers and setting of a production command to be transmitted to the image control board 400 is executed. When it is determined that one frame is completed after 16 ms has elapsed, the processing returns to the above-described step S700 and these processings are performed. Is repeated (step S747).

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

(Regarding control in sub-control means 200)
As described above, the sub-control board 300 controls the execution of the effect based on the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100. At this time, an effect command is transmitted to the image control board 400 to control the operation of the image display device 41 (display of an image and the like). Hereinafter, the configuration of the effect command transmitted and received between the sub control board 300 and the image control board 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 48. Here, FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the effect command, FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the effect and the fifth system command and the fourth system command, and FIG. 48 is a diagram showing the zero system command and the third system command. FIG.

-About production commands-
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46A, the effect command is represented by a data string of 2 bytes (16 bits). Here, the classification number is represented by three bytes of 14 bits to 12 bits, and the purpose of the command is classified. FIG. 46B shows an example of a command classification number, in which the upper 4 bits are “0”, the 0-system command is “1”, the 1-system command is “3”, the 3-system command is “3”, and “4”. 4 command, a 5 command that is “5”, and a 6 command that is “6”. For example, the 0-system command is represented as “0x0 ***”. Note that commands represented in hexadecimal notation are prefixed with “0x”. "*" Indicates that an arbitrary number (0 to 9, A to F in hexadecimal) is entered. The 0-system command is an effect command for notifying and controlling an operation (for example, used as an error or inspection-related command, and a command for notifying rotation / stop of a reel and operation of a stop button). The first command is a sound effect command described above. The 3 system command is an effect command of a numerical value / count system, and is used as a command for notifying the remaining game number of the special game and the like. The 4th command is an effect command for notifying the contents of the effect, the 5th command is an effect command for notifying the type of the normal effect, and the 6th command is the effect command for the effect in the AT / bonus. This is an effect command for notifying. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described later, the system 4 and system 5 commands or the system 4 and system 6 commands are used as a set.

  FIG. 47 shows an example of the correspondence between the effect number for specifying the effect and the 4th system, 5th system, or 6th system command. As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, one effect can be specified by a combination of the system 4 command and the system 5 command, or a combination of the system 4 command and the system 6 command. For example, an effect with an effect number of “1” can be specified by “0x5001” as a 5 system command and “0x4000” as a 4 system command, and the image control board 400 receives the 5 system command and the 4 system command. Then, when the start lever 32 is operated and when the reels 21a to 21c are rotated, the effect using the image display device 41 is not executed, and the first stop (the stop performed first among the three stop buttons 33a to 33c) is performed. At the time of operation), a conversation effect is executed, the conversation effect executed at the time of the first stop is continued at the time of the second stop, and the image is displayed at the time of the third stop, when all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, and at the time of betting for the next game. This indicates that the effect using the display device 41 is not performed. The effect with the effect number “1961” can be specified by “0x500A” as the fifth command and “0x4000” as the fourth command, and the image controller 400 receives the fifth command and the fourth command. Then, the effect 1 is executed when the start lever 32 is operated, the effect 2 is executed at the first stop, the effect 3 is executed at the second stop, and the effect 4 is executed at the third stop. When all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped and at the next game, The effect 5 is executed at the time of the bet for. The effect with the effect number “3653” can be specified by “0x6000” as the sixth command and “0x4000” as the fourth command, and the image controller 400 receives the sixth command and the fourth command. Then, when the start lever 32 is operated, the navigation screen is output, the corresponding information on the navigation screen is deleted at each of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, and all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped. This indicates that the navigation success effect is executed at the time of the betting for the next game.

  When the number of effects is large, as described above, by judging the effect to be executed by the combination of the fifth system command or the sixth system command and the fourth system command, these effects can be efficiently managed. When the number of effects is small, it is also possible to determine the effect to be executed only by the four-system command. Alternatively, it is also possible to assign an effect to each of the 4 system command, the 5 system command, and the 6 system command.

  As shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, the 0-system command includes a command for notifying an error (FIG. 48A) and the reels 21a to 21c and the stop button 33a managed by the main control unit 100. And commands for notifying the operations and operations for .about.33c (FIG. 48B). Here, among the commands relating to the first to third stop receptions, the portion indicated by “#” is information indicating which of the three reels 21a to 21c the operated reel (reception reel) is. It is. Specifically, "0" is set for the left reel 21a, "1" is set for the middle reel 21b, and "2" is set for the right reel 21c. For example, when the left reel 21a is operated as the first stop, the value is "0x0501". The “timing at the start of reel rotation” is a time when a predetermined weight ends after the operation of the start lever 32 is received and the reels 21 a to 21 c actually start to rotate. The timings of the first to third stops are times when a stop operation is received by each of the stop buttons 33a to 33c. The “timing when all reels stop” means that all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped and are excited and released, and the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not pressed (released). .

  The third command is a command for notifying a numerical value. For example, “0x3200” shown in FIG. 48C is a command for notifying the current number of games (for example, the number of special games, etc.), and includes two commands “0x30 **” and “0x31 **”. The number of games can be notified by being transmitted together with the command. Note that "0x30 **" is used to notify the lower 7 bits of the number of games, and "0x31 **" is used to notify the upper 7 bits. At the time of transmission, transmission is performed in the order of “0x30 **”, “0x31 **”, and “0x3200”. By replacing "0x3200" with another command, the number of AT games can be notified.

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

(Output of image and sound of image control board 400)
As described above, the image control board 400 causes the image display device 41 to display an image based on the effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, and also outputs the sound, music, and sound effects from the speaker 43. Is configured to do so. The processing of the image control board 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 49 shows a usage example of the storage area of the video RAM 430, FIG. 50 shows a data structure of image data, and FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a flow of a sub-sub-loop process executed by the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400. 52 is a flowchart of a command analysis process, FIG. 53 is a flowchart of a drawing command list creation process, FIG. 54 is a flowchart of a drawing process executed by the image control IC 420, and FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image stored in the storage device.

-Sub-sub loop processing S800-
In the image control board 400, the sub-sub loop processing S800 executed by the sub-sub CPU 410 creates a drawing command list for displaying an image on the image display device 41 based on the effect command transmitted from the sub-control unit 300. This drawing command list is transmitted to the image control IC 420 to instruct the start of drawing. Then, the image displayed by the drawing processing executed by the image control IC 420 based on the drawing command list is developed (drawn) in the frame buffer of the video RAM 430, and when the development (drawing) is completed, the display circuit 450 causes the image display device 41 And outputs an image developed (drawn) to the frame buffer of the video RAM 450. Here, the process of writing an image of one frame to be displayed on the image display device 41 to the frame buffer of the video RAM 450 is referred to as “development” or “drawing”. The configuration of the data area of the video RAM 450 shown in FIG. 49 is an example. Here, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has two frame buffers (frame buffer 0 denoted by reference numeral 430d and frame buffer 1 denoted by reference numeral 430e), and the image control IC 420 is provided in one frame buffer. The display circuit 450 outputs the content of the other frame buffer to the image display device 41 when the image is developed (drawn). Switching between a frame buffer for developing (drawing) an image and a frame buffer for outputting an image is called “swap”. In the present embodiment, the video RAM 450 has an arbitrary area 430a and a temporary area 430b as a development area for developing (drawing) an image in a frame buffer (an unused area 430c may be present). In addition, the display circuit 450 displays the contents of the frame buffer on the image display device 41 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 1/60 second), and repeats the process of performing swap. One display from the frame buffer to the image display device 41 is called a "frame". Further, the display circuit 450 is configured to output a V blank interrupt signal to be described later to the sub-sub CPU 410 each time display of one frame is completed (every 1/60 second).

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

  The sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 repeatedly executes the sub-sub loop processing S800 shown in FIG. First, the sub-sub CPU 410 sends a drawing command to the image control IC 420 together with a drawing command list that has already been created (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 490 as described later) (step S801). The image control IC 420 that has received the drawing command executes a drawing process as described later. Then, in parallel with the image control IC 420 executing the drawing process, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes a command analysis process S8000 (step S802). In this command analysis processing S8000, as shown in FIG. 52, an effect command is extracted from the command buffer (step S8001), and it is determined whether or not the effect command is a key command (step S8002). The command is temporarily stored in the RAM 490 (step S8003), and if an effect command is buffered in the command buffer (step S8012), the process returns to step S8001 to process the next effect command. As described with reference to FIG. 48C, for example, when numerical data is notified, a command “0x30 **” indicating the lower 7 bits of data and a command “0x31 **” indicating the upper 7 bits of data are transmitted. It is composed of a command and a command of 0x3200 which indicates what data the upper and lower 14-bit data is (in this case, indicates the current number of games). 0x30 **, 0x31 **, and transmitted in the order of 0x3200. Therefore, when a plurality of commands have a single meaning, the last command (0x3200 in this case) is used as a key command, and the command extracted from the buffer until this key command appears. Is configured to be temporarily stored. If the effect command has not been stored in the buffer in step S8001, the sub-sub CPU 410 ends the command analysis process S8000 as it is.

  If it is determined in step S8012 that the effect command extracted from the buffer is a key command, the sub-sub CPU 410 determines the type of the key command (step S8004), and executes a process according to the determined type. First, when it is determined that the key command is a system command (error / inspection command of the 0-system command), the process is executed in accordance with the command (for example, a command for door error display (0x012B)). If so, a process of displaying a screen “door is open” is determined (step S8005), and the process proceeds to step S8012. If it is determined that the key command is a sound command (first system command), a command (command for the sound source IC) corresponding to the sound command is stored in the sound output write buffer (step S8006). , And the process proceeds to step S8012. If it is determined that the key command is a numerical command (third command), the corresponding data on the RAM 490 is updated (step S8007), and the process proceeds to step S8012. For example, if it is the number of AT games, the data in the area on the RAM 490 that manages the number of AT games is updated. When it is determined that the key command is an effect command (five, six, or four command), effect data is obtained from the ROM 495 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 490 (for example, a reproduction reservation buffer). The command is stored (step S8008). If the key command is a command to be updated, the command analysis process S8000 is ended. If not, the process proceeds to step S8012 (step S8009). As shown in FIG. 47, in the present embodiment, one effect is defined by the fifth system command and the fourth system command or the sixth system command and the fourth system command, and the sub control board 300 specifies the fifth system command and the fourth system command. It is configured to transmit in the order of system commands, or in the order of system commands and system commands. Therefore, these four commands are frame update target commands. When it is determined that the key command is a trigger command (a command related to rotation / stop of the reel among the 0-system commands), the trigger data of the corresponding trigger is determined from the effect data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 490. It is read to determine whether or not there is scene data corresponding to this opportunity (step S8010). If there is scene data, the corresponding scene data is read from the ROM 495 and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 490 (step S8011). The process S8000 ends. If the process proceeds to step S8012, the above-described process according to the type of command is repeated until there are no more commands in the buffer.

  Referring back to FIG. 51, when the command analysis processing S8000 in step S801 ends, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes a drawing command list creation processing S8020 based on the analysis result (step S803). As shown in FIG. 53, the sub-sub CPU 410 obtains scene data from a predetermined area of the RAM 490, and advances the frame of the motion data by updating the frame information of the motion data held by the scene data. This processing is called motion increment (step S8021). Then, a user callback for reading out the numerical data notified as the above-mentioned third system command or the like is executed (step S8022), and based on the motion data and the numerical data, a drawing which is an image display (expansion) command for the current frame is performed. A command is generated and stored as a drawing command list in a predetermined area (for example, a drawing list area) of the RAM 490 (step S8023), and the drawing command list creation processing S8030 ends. In the present embodiment, a drawing process described later is configured to execute a drawing command in the order stored in the drawing command list. Therefore, the command stored first in the drawing command list will be described as the first command.

  Referring back to FIG. 51, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes a sound periodic process (step S804). Specifically, a process of writing the command stored in the write buffer in step S8006 of the command analysis process S8000 to the register of the tone generator IC 460 is executed. When a command is written to the register of the sound source IC 460, voice, music, sound effects, and the like are output from the speaker 43 according to the command. Also, the sub-sub CPU 410 determines whether or not the drawing processing by the image control IC 420 has been completed (step S805). If the drawing processing has already been completed, the process proceeds to step S806, and if not, the processing ends. , And the process proceeds to step S806. The end of the drawing by the image control IC 420 is determined by receiving a signal transmitted from the image control IC 420 indicating that the drawing is finished, as described later. Further, the sub-sub CPU 410 waits until it reaches the first writing position in the frame by detecting the V blank interrupt from the display circuit 450 (step S806). In the present embodiment, when two V blank interrupts are detected, the process proceeds to step S807. Then, the sub-sub CPU 410 transmits the above-mentioned runaway monitoring signal to the sub-control board 300 (step S807), and executes the swap of the frame buffer (step S808). By executing the swap, as described above, the image output from the frame buffer (one of the frame buffers 0 or 1) on which the image control IC 420 has drawn by the instruction in step S801 to the image display device 41 is executed, and In the next executed step S801, the next drawing (drawing based on the drawing command list created in step S803 described above) is performed in the frame buffer (the other of the frame buffers 0 and 1) where the previous output was performed. Will be.

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

  As shown in FIG. 54, the image control IC 420 acquires the drawing command list one by one from the top (step S8031), and executes a process according to the type of the acquired command (step S8032). In the present embodiment, the commands stored in the drawing command list are mainly composed of “transfer” and “drawing”, and basically “transfer” and “drawing” are one set. (The data (image) transferred from the image ROM 440 is drawn in the frame buffer). However, the configuration of such a command is merely an example, and other commands include “setting” and other commands (detailed description is omitted).

  If the command acquired in step S8031 is data transfer for a moving image, data (image) corresponding to the command is read from the image ROM 440 (step S8033), and whether the read image (moving image) is compressed. It is determined whether or not it is compressed (step S8043). If the data is compressed, decoding processing is performed to restore the data (step S8035). Then, the image (moving image) read from the image ROM 440 or the decoded image (moving image) is stored in the temporary area 430b of the video RAM 430 (step S8041), and the processing for this command ends, and the flow advances to step S8045. The image stored in the temporary area 430b is drawn in the frame buffer (430d or 430e) by the processing for the next command "drawing".

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

  If the acquired command is the setting of the drawing parameter, the parameter is set in the register of the image control IC 420 (step S8042), and the processing for this command ends, and the flow advances to step S8045. This parameter controls, for example, the next sprite drawing process.

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

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

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

−Relationship between drawing command list and displayed image−
As described above, the image control IC 420 is configured to draw an image on the video RAM 430 based on the command included in the drawing command list transmitted from the sub-sub CPU 410. At this time, when there are a plurality of images to be written to the frame buffer, and when some or all of them overlap, the image written to the frame buffer later has priority (the image written earlier and the image written later). If the images overlap, the last written image is displayed). Therefore, in the drawing command list creation processing S803 of the sub-sub loop processing S800 executed by the sub-sub CPU 410, the command of the image to be displayed prior to the other image is more than the command for the other image in the drawing command list. It is necessary to arrange it so as to be located at the rear (the position in the drawing command list that is read and processed after the command for another image).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), an image for notifying the pressing order, here, an image composed of “1.2.3” indicating the operating order of the stop buttons 33a to 33c (hereinafter, “pressing order”) 55, and an image that decorates the push order image, here, an image of “△, □,」 ”(hereinafter,“ decorative image ”), as shown in FIG. The case where the image data is stored in the image ROM 440 is shown. As shown in FIG. 55 (d), the image of “1” is read from the push order image, the image of “△” is read from the decoration image, and these can be displayed in combination. The image of “2” is read out, the image of “○” is read out from the decoration image, and these can be combined and displayed. Thus, by storing the push order image and the decoration image separately, it is possible to increase the variations of the images when notifying the push order, and to reduce the storage capacity of these images in the image ROM 440. . Here, in such notification of the pressing order, it is necessary to display the pressing order image in preference to the decoration image. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the decoration command is drawn in the drawing command list. The command is placed before the command to draw the push order image (the command of the decorative image is placed at the top of the drawing command list, and the command of the push order image after this command of the decorative image is Arranged). Note that the generation of the drawing command list in consideration of the priority of the image may be configured such that a command is generated according to the priority and added to the drawing command list, or the drawing is performed without considering the priority. A command list may be generated, and then sorted according to the priority order (sorting such that the lower priority order is arranged at the top). Further, when there is a background image as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the command for drawing the background image is arranged before (front side) the decoration image or the pressing order image, so that the command shown in FIG. As described above, the pressing order image can be displayed with priority.

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

(Notification of pushing order by sub-control means 200)
As described with reference to FIG. 13, when the re-gaming combinations -C1 to C6, the re-gaming combinations -F1 to F5, the winning combinations -A1 to A6, and the winning combinations -B1 to B6 are won, the main control means 100 An instruction number is determined from these winning combinations, and the instruction number and the effect group number are transmitted to the sub control means 200 as a control command. The sub-control means 200 is configured to determine and display the content to be displayed on the image display device 41 based on the instruction number and the effect group number (see FIG. 13B). Instruction content). For example, when the re-game player-C1 is won, the indication number is “A1” and the effect group number is “3”, so the display “(1.2.3)” is displayed on the image display device 41. Is output to In addition, since it is possible to determine whether the winning combination is a replaying combination or a winning combination from the effect group number, when displaying the instruction content on the image display device 41, as described above, depending on the type of the winning combination, It is also possible to change the color at the time of display or to change the decorative design. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, if the instruction number when winning the replay combination -F5 is "A9", the instruction number when winning the winning combination -B5 is also "A9". Even if the role is won, the main control means 100 displays "9" on the acquired number display 72. At this time, the sub-control unit 200 causes the image display device 41 to display the instruction content of “(−−−− 1)”, but when the effect group number is “8” (when the replaying player is −F5), , The color of the instruction content is displayed in red (or a decorative pattern of “○” is selected), and when the effect group number is “10” (in the case of the winning combination-B5), the color of the instruction content is displayed in blue. (Or select the decorative symbol “△”). Thereby, in the display of the instruction content by the sub-control unit 200, the type of the winning combination (for example, whether it is a replaying combination or a winning combination) can also be notified. Note that the instruction number determined by the main control means 100 may be set to be different between the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay even in the same pressing order (for example, in the case of the pressing order bell, FIG. (A) may be configured as A0 to A9 as shown in b), and may be configured as A10 to A19 at the time of the replay of the pressing order.

(Examples of control command, production command and image displayed on image display device 41)
Then, the transmission of the control command and the rendering command when the push order bell or the push order replay is won, and the example of the image displayed on the image display device 41 by using it, together with FIGS. 56 to 61, The explanation follows the flow of the game. Here, FIG. 56 shows the transmission timing of the control command and the production command with respect to the operation timing of the start lever 32 and the stop buttons 33a to 33c when notifying the pressing order, and FIG. 57 shows the transition of the screen at this time. 58 shows the transmission timing of the control command and the effect command when the first stop fails, FIG. 59 shows the transition of the screen at this time, and FIG. 60 shows the control command and the control command when the door is opened during the game. FIG. 61 shows the transition of the screen at this time. In the following description, in addition to the background image, the pressing order image, and the decoration image illustrated in FIG. 55 described above, the pressing order result image illustrated in FIG. 55E and the error image illustrated in FIG. Will be explained. These images are also stored in the image ROM 440. The image shown in FIG. 55 is an example, and an image of a character, an image of a comment, and the like can be displayed. The priority of such an image is set higher than that of the background image and lower than that of the pressing order image or the decoration image.

-When operated in the correct answer order-
First, the transmission timing of the control command and the effect command at the time of informing the push order and the displayed image will be described with reference to FIGS. ). As shown in FIG. 56 (a), when the start lever 32 is operated, the main control board 101 (main control means 100) causes the control command “0x95 ##” (portion where “#” is indicated) indicating the effect group number. Is the information indicating the effect group number) and the control command “0x96 ##” indicating the bonus winning number (condition device number) (where ## is “ 00 ”, when the special role is won,“ 01 ”when BB1 is won,“ 02 ”when BB2 is won, and“ 03 ”when BB3 is won. ) To the sub-control board 300, and upon receiving these control commands, the sub-control board 300 (production control means 301) transmits the 6-system command “0x6000” corresponding to the production number “3653” and the 4-system Koman To the image control board 400 to "0x4000" in this order. Here, it is assumed that a single command of “0x6000” indicates an effect of notifying the correct pressing order of “left center right” (notifying “1.2.3”). May be divided into a plurality of pieces of information (a plurality of production commands). For example, the effect to notify the pressing order is executed by an effect command “0x6000”, and the correct pressing order to be notified in the effect is “0x601 #” (# indicates the correct pressing order. 13 (b) corresponding to 1 to 9), the color and the decoration image of the pressing order image are notified by a command of “0x602 #” (# designates the color and the decoration image), and the background image The effect pattern such as the display position of the push order image or the pressing order image may be notified by a command “0x4000”. In this case, the image control board 400 is configured to display the pressing order image upon receipt of the pressing order command (0x601 #), and not to display the pressing order image when this command is not received. Is also good. Further, when an effect command other than the pressing order command (0x601 #) cannot be received due to a communication error or the like, the display content (effect content) on the image display device 41 is determined based on the effect command received in the previous game. It may be configured as follows. When the sub-sub CPU 410 of the image control board 400 receives “0x6000” and “0x4000” as the rendering command, it determines that the rendering is to notify the pressing order of the middle left and right, creates a rendering command list, and sends the rendering command list to the image control IC 420. The transmitted image is displayed on the image display device 41 when the start lever is operated. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 57, a background image is developed, a decoration image is developed, and finally a push order image (“1.2.3”) is developed in the video RAM 430 as shown in FIG. Create a drawing command list. With this configuration, the pressing order image is displayed prior to other images. FIG. 57 shows a case where the color of the push order image corresponding to the stop button operated next is changed and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this display mode (other push order images are displayed). Larger or blinking). Also, in the following description, the display mode and the development order of these images are the same.

  When the reels 21a to 21c start rotating, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0x9800” indicating the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c to the sub control board 300, and receives the control command from the sub control board 300 transmits “0x0500” to the image control board 400 to notify the start of rotation of the reels 21a to 21c. Thereby, when receiving “0x0500”, the image control board 400 outputs the effect at the start of rotation to the image display device 41 (however, as shown in FIG. No new production is performed in order to continue).

  Next, when the left stop button 33a is operated as the first stop, the main control board 101 causes the control command “0x9E ##” (in which “#” is indicated, The upper 5 bits transmit the symbol number at the time of accepting the stop, and the lower 3 bits indicate the number of slip-frames) to the sub-control board 300. “0x0501” notifying that the left stop button 33 a has been operated as the first stop is transmitted to the image control board 400. Thereby, when receiving “0x0501”, the image control board 400 outputs to the image display device 41 an image in which the pressing order image of the left stop button 33a and the decorative image have been deleted as a first stop effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 56B, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the second stop, the main control board 101 performs the sub control of the control command “0x9F ##” indicating the stop reception of the middle reel 21b. The sub-control board 300 that has transmitted the control command to the board 300 and transmits “0x0512” to the image control board 400 to notify that the middle stop button 33b has been operated as the second stop to the image control board 400. I do. Thus, when receiving “0x0512”, the image control board 400 outputs to the image display device 41 an image in which the pressing order image of the middle stop button 33b and the decorative image have been deleted as the second stop effect.

  Further, when the right stop button 33c is operated as the third stop, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0xA0 ##” indicating acceptance of stoppage of the right reel 21c to the sub control board 300, and transmits this control command. The received sub-control board 300 transmits “0x0523” to the image control board 400 to notify that the right stop button 33c has been operated as the third stop to the image control board 400. Accordingly, when receiving “0x0523”, the image control board 400 determines, as the effect of the third stop, the image in which the pressing order image and the decoration image of the right stop button 33c are deleted (all the pressing order images and the decoration image). Is output to the image display device 41.

  Lastly, when all the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, the main control board 101 indicates that the control command “0xA5 ##” indicating that all the reels have been stopped (the portion where “#” is indicated indicates the number of acquisitions). (Which is information) to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 that has received this control command transmits “0x0504”, which notifies the image control board 400 that all the reels 21a to 21c have stopped, to image control. The signal is transmitted to the substrate 400. As a result, when receiving “0x0504”, the image control board 400 displays an image indicating that the operation was performed in the correct answer order (“Success!” Shown in FIG. 53 (e)) as an effect at the time of full stop. Image). Also at this time, the image of "Success !!" Note that the image display of “success!” Is an example, and an image for a winning combination may be displayed when all reels are stopped, for example.

-When operated in wrong push order-
Next, a case where the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the order of incorrectly pressing in the effect of the effect number “3653” will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 and 59. When the stop button is operated in the correct answer pressing order, the detailed description is omitted because it has already been described. Here, a description will be given of a case where “middle left / right” is operated with respect to the correct left / right push order, that is, a case where an incorrect push order is performed at the first stop. As shown in FIG. 58, when the start lever 32 is operated and when the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started, a control command indicating each of them is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 300. Is transmitted from the sub-control board 300 to the image control board 400.

  Then, when the middle stop button 33b is operated as the first stop, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0x9F ##” indicating acceptance of stoppage of the middle reel 21b to the sub control board 300, and transmits this control command. The received sub-control board 300 transmits “0x0511” to the image control board 400 to notify the image control board 400 that the middle stop button 33b has been operated as the first stop. Further, the sub-control board 300 transmits an effect command (here, “0x60FF”) to the image control board 400 indicating that the notification of the pressing order is stopped because the operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order. The transmission order of “0x0502” indicating the operated stop button and “0x60FF” indicating the stop of the notification of the pressing order may be reversed. As a result, when the image control board 400 receives “0x60FF”, as shown in FIG. 59, the image control board 400 displays an image indicating that the notification of the pressing order has been stopped (the operation has not been performed in the correct pressing order) (FIG. 53 (e)). ) Is displayed. At this time, it is desirable that the image of “failure !!” be developed in the video RAM 430 after the decoration image and the pressing order image. This allows the image display device 41 to display that the notification of the pressing order has been stopped, prior to other images. As shown in FIG. 58 and FIG. 59, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in the incorrect pressing order, when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in a different pressing order from the correct pressing order, the effect mode in the correct pressing order is performed. It is configured to be in a mode (pattern) different from (the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 56 and 57). Further, the image control board 400 is configured to, when receiving “0x60FF”, delete the effect pattern set by “0x6000” and “0x4000”. As a result, in FIG. 58 and FIG. 59, the image “Fail!” Is displayed, and after the notification of the pressing order is displayed to be stopped, the same image is displayed in the present embodiment (the effect changes). (The display of the pressing order image is not erased, and the image of “failure !!” is displayed thereon). However, the configuration may be such that the pressing order image or the like is not displayed (erased). In the present embodiment, the sub control board 300 determines that the operation has not been performed in the correct push order, and transmits an effect command (“0x60FF”) indicating that the notification of the push order is stopped to the image control board 400. Although it is shown about the case where it comprised as above, it is clear that the correct answer pressing order is "left center right" by the effect command "0x6000" transmitted when the start lever 32 was operated, and the first , The stop buttons operated in the second and third stops can be identified by the commands “0x05 # 1”, “0x05 # 2”, and “0x05 # 3”, and are displayed by being determined by the processing of the image control board 400. The image may be determined.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the push order bell or the push order replay is won, and when these push orders affect the state of the game, the main control unit 100 also performs the same. It is configured to notify the pressing order (displayed on the acquired number display 72). When the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated in the correct answer order, the display of the push order on the main control unit 100 side is continued, but the display on the auxiliary control unit 200 side is deleted (or as described above). An image such as "failure!" May be displayed, or the display of the pressing order on the main control means 100 side may be erased.

-Modified example of push order display-
In the above description, the case where the information (instruction content) related to the pressing order displayed on the image display device 41 is determined by the information (instruction content and the effect group number) according to the result of the role lottery, but additional information is also considered. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the determination is made. For example, when it is determined that the additional information is to be notified when the additional lottery is performed with respect to the winning of the replaying game-D1 to D3, the sub CPU 310 of the sub control board 300 determines the additional lottery. (The push order in which the combination of symbols of the replaying game 05 is stopped and displayed on the activated line with respect to the winning of the replaying game -D1 to D3) Is set, and information to be output based on the set pressing order is transmitted to the image control board 400 by the effect command. When it is determined that the additional information is not notified, the pressing order in which the specific symbol combination can be displayed is not set (the pressing order in which the specific symbol combination cannot be displayed, for example, in the above-described example, the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination 01). May be set in the order in which the buttons are stopped and displayed on the activated line).

-When an error occurs-
FIGS. 60 and 61 show a case where the front door 3 is opened and closed after the reels 21a to 21c start rotating and before the first stop operation is performed. When detecting that the front door 3 has been opened, the main control board 101 transmits the error information as a control command “0xABCD” to the sub-control board 300. An effect command “0x012B” for displaying an error image indicating that “the door is open” is transmitted to the image control board 400 at 41, and the image control board 400 receiving the effect command displays the error image (FIG. 55 (f)). Is displayed on the image display device 41. Since the display of such an error image is configured to always be displayed prior to other images, the sub-sub loop processing S800 of the image control board 400 is performed so that the display of the error image is given the highest priority. The drawing command list is configured to be generated (that is, to be arranged after the commands of other images in the drawing command list). When the above-mentioned pressing order is notified (the pressing order image and the decoration image are displayed), the error image has priority over these images (in the drawing command list, the command for drawing the error image is used). Are arranged behind the pressing order image). Therefore, in order to display the pressing order image when the error image is displayed (so that the player can recognize it), as shown in FIG. 61, different positions on the screen of the image display device 41 (at least). It is necessary to display each image at a position where the whole does not overlap). Then, as shown in FIG. 60, when detecting that the front door 3 is closed, the main control board 101 transmits a control command “0xABXY” indicating that the error has been released to the sub control board 300. Upon receiving this control command, the sub-control board 300 transmits an effect command “0x01A0” for deleting the display of the error image to the image control board 400, so that the image control board 400 deletes the above-described error display. (The subsequent processing is as described above).

  Here, the case where the front door 3 is opened and closed has been described. For example, the pressing order bell is won, and the correct pressing order is displayed on the image display device 41 by the sub control means 200, but the predetermined time (for example, If the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated even after 30 seconds have elapsed, "Please operate the stop button" or the like is displayed as an error image urging the player to operate the stop button by the above-described method. You may comprise. Also at this time, since such an image needs to be displayed with priority, it is arranged behind a command for drawing another image (for example, a pressing order image) in the drawing command list. Will be. At this time, it is desirable to display an error image that prompts an operation at a position where the pressing order image can be identified. It should be noted that the determination for displaying an image prompting the operation without operating the stop buttons 33a to 33c is determined by processing on the sub-control board 300 side, and a rendering command for displaying this image is transmitted to the image control board 400. May be performed, or may be determined and displayed by the processing on the image control board 400 side. Also, when such an image (an image when an error occurs due to opening and closing of the front door or the like, or when the stop button is not operated after a predetermined time has elapsed) is displayed, the main control unit 100 It is desirable that the notification of the pressing order on the side be continued.

(Response at power recovery)
As described above, when the power is restored, processing for clearing and restoring the memory is performed. However, when the pressing order bell or the pressing order replay is won and the pressing order is notified by the main control unit 100, the power-off state is set. When this occurs, in the slot machine in which the winning combination is held when the power is restored, it is preferable that the notification of the pressing order by the main control means 100 is also restored (notifying the pressing order). On the other hand, since the sub-control means 200 requires complicated processing to restore the display contents of the image display device 41, the notification of the pressing order may not be displayed. This is because, even if the pressing order is not notified on the sub-control means 200 side, the main control means 100 notifies the pressing order, so that there is no disadvantage to the player. Of course, the sub control means 200 may also be configured to return the notification of the pressing order. At this time, means other than the image display device 41 for notifying the pressing order (for example, a second notifying means such as a lamp or a speaker) is also provided on the sub-control means 200 side, and the image is displayed when the power is restored. The notification of the pressing order by the device 41 is not restored, but the notification by light emission or sound by the second notification means such as a lamp or a speaker (for example, a production lamp 42) may be restored. The notification by the second notification means may be configured to be notified together with the notification by the image display device 41 even in a normal game. Note that the “power-off state” here indicates a state where no voltage is supplied, not when a voltage drop is detected.

(About execution timing of drawing processing in sub-sub loop processing)
In the above-described sub-sub-loop processing S800, the sub-sub CPU 410 transmits the drawing command list created in the previous loop processing (the drawing command list generated based on the rendering command transmitted from the sub-control board 300) to the image control IC 420. Then, a case has been described in which, while the image control IC 420 is performing the drawing processing based on the drawing command list, the next drawing command list is created in parallel. As described above, by forming the drawing command list by the sub-sub CPU 410 and the drawing process by the image control IC 420 in parallel, the sub-sub CPU 410 and the image control IC 420 operate in parallel, so that the processing efficiency is improved. . When the processing efficiency is improved as described above, an image is displayed as an effect corresponding to the effect command, and therefore, the drawing process cannot cope with the process of the received effect command. This phenomenon can be made difficult to occur. However, the analysis of the rendering command, the creation of the drawing command list, and the drawing based on the drawing command list span two loops in the sub-sub loop process S800 (the drawing based on the drawing command list created in the previous loop process is not performed). Is executed in the next loop), the actual drawing is started when a swap is executed after the drawing process is executed. A delay occurs by the time of two loop processes of the loop process S800.

  Therefore, as in the sub-sub-loop processing S800 'shown in FIG. 62, the effect command analysis and the drawing command list are created, and the drawing based on the drawing command list may be executed in one loop processing. . In FIG. 62, first, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes the above-described command analysis processing S8000 (step S801 ′), and creates a drawing command based on the analysis result by the drawing command list creation processing S8020 (step S802 ′). A drawing start command is transmitted to the control IC 420 together with the drawing command list (step S803 '). In this sub-sub-loop processing S800 ', the sub-sub CPU 410 is configured to wait for execution of the processing until the image control IC 420 transmits a drawing end signal after transmitting the drawing start command (step S804'). ). Upon receiving the drawing start command, the image control IC 420 executes the drawing process S8030 as described above, and when drawing is completed, transmits a signal to the effect that drawing has been completed to the sub-sub CPU 410. If it is determined in step S804 'that the drawing has been completed, the sub-sub CPU 410 executes the above-described sound periodic processing (step S805'), and further detects a V blank interrupt from the display circuit 450, thereby detecting the frame. Wait until the first writing position is reached (step S806 '). When the sub-sub CPU 410 detects the V blank interrupt twice, the sub-sub CPU 410 transmits the above-mentioned runaway monitoring signal to the sub-control board 300 (step S807 '), and executes the frame buffer swap (step S808'). By executing the swap, as described above, the image output from the frame buffer (one of the frame buffers 0 and 1) on which the image control IC 420 has drawn by the instruction in step S803 'is output to the image display device 41. Further, in the next executed step S803 ', the next drawing (drawing based on the drawing command list created in step S802' described above) is performed in the frame buffer (the other of the frame buffers 0 and 1) where the previous output was performed. Will be performed.

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

(About pressing order game)
In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, the “push order game” means that when a player wins a predetermined role, if the player succeeds in putting the correct push order, a certain privilege is given. Game. Such a privilege may be a privilege that has an effect on the payout and a privilege that does not affect the payout. Here, the “privilege that has an effect on payout” is a privilege granted by the main control means 100, and may include an increase in the number of AT games, an increase in AT stock, or the like. The “privileges that do not affect the payout” is a privilege granted by the sub-control means 200, and may be a premium effect, a title, or the like (a so-called “Mythro” function whose setting can be changed by the player). . For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the winning buttons -B1 to B6 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are assigned stop buttons operated in the first stop order in the correct answer pressing order (the second stop). And the third stop may be in any order). For example, the winning combination -B1 may be operated in the order of "left center right" or may be operated in the order of "left middle right". Therefore, a case is considered where the winning combinations -B1 to B6 are used in the pressing order game. For example, when the winning combination -B1 in which the first stop in the correct answer pressing order is the left stop button 33a is won, first, in the internal game state setting processing S5120, "left middle right" and "left and right middle" are determined by lottery or the like. Either one is determined as the correct answer order (when “left center right” is the correct answer order, “A1” is set as the instruction number, and when “left middle right” is the correct answer order, “A2” is set as the instruction number). Then, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the pressing order game, and when it is determined to execute the pressing order game, the instruction number is rewritten to “A7” (the instruction content at this time is (1 ?? ·)). ?)). The same applies to the case where the winning combination -B2 is won. When the winning combination -B3 or B4 is won and the pressing order game is executed, the instruction number is rewritten to "A8" (the instruction content is (? .1.?)), And the winning combination -B5 is executed. , B6 to execute the pressing order game, the instruction number is rewritten to "A9" (the instruction content is ???? 1).

  If it is desired to play a pressing order game in a condition device number that affects the payout depending on the pressing order, it is necessary for the main control means 100 to determine (lottery) whether or not to execute the pressing order game. is there. In addition, when such a pressing order game is performed, the main control unit 100 is configured to transmit an instruction number for pressing order (A7 to A9) to the sub control unit 200, The sub-control means 200 cannot determine which pressing order is the correct pressing order (other effect group numbers are transmitted, but in the effect group number, it is also determined what condition device number has been won in the effect group number). Is not possible). Therefore, the sub-control unit 200 receives the control command of the third stop reception (the control command at the time of the stop reception and the control command including the number of sliding frames) from the main control unit 100, and stops the symbol stopped on the activated line. When the combination is determined and it is determined that the pressing order is correct, an image suggesting that a privilege is provided may be displayed. The reason why the determination is performed based on the control command of the third stop reception is that if the determination is performed based on the reception of the control command of the number of payouts, the timing of displaying the image is delayed. In the main control means 100, the instruction numbers (A1 to A6) corresponding to the condition device numbers are determined before the instruction numbers (A7 to A9) for pressing order are determined. It is determined whether or not the pressing order indicated by coincides with the pressing order operated by the player. If the pressing order matches, the privilege is provided. The control means 100 does not need to determine whether or not the pressing orders match.)

  In the case of performing the pressing order game, if “A7” to “A9” are set as the instruction numbers, these instruction numbers are prioritized, and “A1” to “A6” are displayed, Do not remember.

(Main effects)
Hereinafter, main effects of the gaming machine (slot machine 1) according to the present embodiment will be summarized. First, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment separately manages a pressing order image (first image) and a decoration image (second image) displayed on the screen when notifying the pressing order in the image ROM 440. Therefore, by reading out the images and displaying them in combination, it is possible to increase the variations of the images when notifying the pressing order, and to reduce the storage capacity of these images in the image ROM 440. Also, when drawing an image with a higher priority (first image), such as an image in the order of pressing, another image with a lower priority (a second image such as a decoration image, a character, or a background) is used. When the image is displayed with priority, specifically, when the image is expanded in the frame buffer of the video RAM 430, the first image is expanded after the second image (in the drawing command list, the first image is drawn). Is arranged after the command for drawing the second image), it is possible to prevent a state in which an image with a high priority is not displayed.

  It is to be noted that notification of occurrence of an error (error) or prompting operation when the player does not operate the stop buttons 33a to 33c even though a predetermined time has elapsed after the reels 21a to 21c have started rotating. When the notification is displayed on the image display device 41, it is desirable to determine the drawing order of the pressing order image (first image) in accordance with the priority of the display content. For example, since the error image has a higher priority than the pressing order image, the drawing command list is generated such that the expansion to the frame buffer is performed after the error image is performed after the pressing order image. Further, since the image prompting the operation of the stop buttons 33a to 33c has a higher priority than the pressing order image, the drawing command list is set so that the image prompting the operation is placed after the pushing order image in the frame buffer. Generate With such a configuration, an important image can always be displayed on the image display device 41.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the internal game control means 162 of the main control means 100 determines and manages the execution of the AT game. Then, in order to win the push order bell or the push order replay and notify the push order, first, the main control means 100 notifies the acquired number display 72, which is the main display, of the push order, and pushes by the control command. The order is notified to the sub-control means 200, and based on the control command, the sub-control board 300 and the image control board 400 display and notify the pressing order on the image display device 41. It should be noted that the information regarding the winning combination that notifies the pressing order transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200 is not a condition device number, but the condition device number, the instruction number indicating the pressing order, and the type thereof. Because the effect group number is masked and transmitted, even if the type of the winning combination (for example, replaying game-A or winning combination-A1 to A6) is known from the effecting group number, You cannot know the order of the correct answer. With the above-described configuration, when an incorrect instruction number is transmitted from the main control unit 100, an instruction corresponding to an instruction number different from the instruction number received from the main control unit 100 by the sub-control unit 200 is transmitted. Even if it is performed, since the instruction display has already been performed by the acquired number display 72, the player notices that the instruction display is different between the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by following the instruction display by the acquired number display 72. The sub-control means 200 is configured to provide not only the notification of the pressing order by the image display device 41 but also, for example, a notification means (sub-display) using a staging lamp 42 or the like to notify the pressing order. May be. With this configuration, even when the pressing order cannot be notified by the image display device 41, the pressing order can be notified by the sub-display of the sub-control means 200.

1 slot machine (game machine)
21 (21a-21c) Reel 33 (33a-33c) Stop button 40 Staging means (41 Image display device)
72 Acquisition number display (main display)
100 main control means (operation mode notification means)
110 winning combination determination means 120 reel control means 162 internal game state control means 185 control command transmission means 200 sub-control means 300 sub-control board 301 effect control means 400 image control board 401 image / sound output means (display control means)
430 Video RAM (display image storage means)
440 Image ROM (storage means)
450 Display circuit (display means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels with symbols,
A plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control means for controlling the execution of the effect including the display of the image by the effect means,
The main control means includes:
Role lottery result determining means for determining a role lottery result;
When a predetermined combination lottery result is determined and the plurality of stop buttons are operated in a predetermined operation mode, the first symbol combination can be stopped and displayed, and a specific combination lottery result is determined and the plurality of stop buttons are determined. A reel control unit that enables the second symbol combination to be stopped and displayed when is operated in the predetermined operation mode;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an internal game control unit that determines whether to shift to a predetermined game state in which an operation mode can be notified,
When in the predetermined gaming state, when the predetermined combination lottery result or the specific combination lottery result is determined , operation mode notifying means for notifying information on the predetermined operation mode by a main display,
Control command transmitting means for transmitting information based on the result of the lottery result , and information on the predetermined game state to the sub-control means,
The sub-control means,
When it is determined that the predetermined operation mode is to be notified, the predetermined operation mode can be notified in different display modes depending on whether the predetermined combination determination result is determined and when the specific combination selection result is determined. Production control means,
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of first images and a plurality of types of second images;
When notifying the predetermined operation mode is to have a, a display control means for displaying the first image on the representation section in preference to the second image,
The operation mode notifying means includes:
In the situation where the predetermined gaming state is controlled, in the predetermined game in which the predetermined combination lottery result or the specific combination lottery result is determined by the combination lottery result determination unit, stop reception of a stop button is accepted. The notification of the information on the predetermined operation mode is started at a first timing before it becomes possible, and the notification of the information on the predetermined operation mode is ended at a second timing after it is determined that all the reels have stopped. Let
The effect control means,
In the situation where the predetermined gaming state is controlled, in the predetermined game in which the predetermined combination lottery result or the specific combination lottery result is determined by the combination lottery result determination unit, stop reception of a stop button is accepted. Notification of the predetermined operation mode is started at a third timing before it becomes possible, and when the plurality of stop buttons are operated in the predetermined operation mode, it is determined that the last stop button has been operated. A gaming machine characterized by terminating notification based on the information .

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