JP6664775B1 - Game console - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of reducing discomfort after power failure and power recovery. SOLUTION: An item acquisition effect indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed based on the information that the item has been acquired, an item that has been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed, and the displayed item can be displayed. The display means is capable of executing the item use effect using, and the storage means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when the power failure occurs. When it occurs, it is a means to not display the item that was displayed before the power failure.The display means is the item that was displayed before the power failure between the power recovery and the execution of the item use effect. Is a redisplayable means. [Selection diagram] Fig. 42

Description

  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming table typified by a toy machine (slot machine) and a ball-and-ball game machine (sling machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a gaming table for easily recognizing such a notification after a power interruption and a power return when a notification of an operation condition advantageous to a player is executed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2006-152827

  However, in the conventional game console, there is a possibility that a sense of incongruity may be caused by erasing information after the power is restored.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game console that can reduce a sense of incongruity after a power failure and power recovery.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming table of the present invention
Display means;
Storage means capable of storing information of the acquired item;
A gaming table with
The display means,
Based on the acquired information of the item, you can perform the item acquisition effect indicating that acquired the item,
Can display items that it acquired by the item acquisition effect was shown,
A viable items use effect of using luer item is display means,
Said storage means, when the power interruption power recovery occurs interruption previous item (hereinafter, referred to as. "First item") is a means for maintaining a state in which information is stored in,
The display unit is a unit that is in a state where the first item that was displayed before the power interruption is not displayed when the power interruption and power recovery occurs,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect on the basis of information on acquisition of a new item (hereinafter, referred to as a “second item”) during a period from power recovery to execution of the item use effect . and, Ri means der capable of re-displaying said first item after and acquired the first item in the item acquired effect,
The storage means is means capable of storing information of the second item,
It is characterized by the following.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the gaming table of this invention, the uncomfortable feeling after a power failure and power recovery can be reduced.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure showing an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol provided to each reel in planar view. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operation combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure showing the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the special winning 2 internal winning state together with the type of the internal winning combination. (A) is a transition diagram of a gaming state of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, and (b) is a transition diagram of a rendering state in a special winning state inside the special role 2 of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a main control unit main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a main control unit initial setting process (step S101) in FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the setting change process (step S1013) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of various lottery processes (step S105) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the item addition process (step S1203) in FIG. 12, (b) and (c) are diagrams showing tables used for the lottery in step S1305, and (d) (E) is a figure showing a table used for lottery of Step S1315. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a confrontation setting process (step S1205) in FIG. (A) is a figure showing a table used for setting of a confrontation mode. (B) is a diagram showing a table used for setting a precursor start zone. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization B state shift lottery process (step S1207) in FIG. 12, and (b) is a diagram showing a table used for the shift lottery to the point specialization B state. is there. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of an AT-related process (step S1209) in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the "one defeat" item acquisition lottery table, (b) is a figure which shows the destruction rate addition lottery table by "defeat rate UP" item, (c) is AT remaining It is a figure which shows a game number lottery table, (d) is a figure which shows an AT direct hit lottery table, (e) is a figure which shows a pseudo BB lottery table, (f) is AT addition game number lottery. It is a figure showing a table. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of a state update process (step S117) in FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a point acquisition process (step S1A01) in FIG. 19, and FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating a table used for a lottery for determining an acquired point value. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization A state process (step S1A11) in FIG. 19, and (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal state processing (step S1A15) in FIG. FIG. 20C is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization B state process (step S1A19) in FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of a precursor state process (step S1A23) in FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of a confrontation state process (step S1A27) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state processing (step S1A31) in FIG. 19, and (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo BB state processing (step S1A33) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400, and (c) is 6 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of a first sub control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect control processing (step S309) in FIG. 27A is a flowchart showing the flow of a display point management process (step S3003) in FIG. 26, and FIG. 27B is a diagram showing a table used for a lottery for determining the value of the acquired points. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of a display item management process (step S3005) in FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the item acquisition effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the second sub control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect performed until an effect state changes to a normal state from an initial state via the point specialization A state. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect performed until an effect state changes from a normal state to a point specialization B state or a false precursor state, and returns to a normal state. It is a figure showing the example of the production of the item acquisition in the case where the production state is the normal state. The flow from the transition from the normal state to the foreboding state to the transition to the confrontation state will be described. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an effect that is performed until the effect state changes from the normal state to the foreboding state and shifts to the confrontation state. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of the production of the item acquisition in the case where a production state is a confrontation state, and (d)-(f) is an item use production in the case where a production state is a confrontation state. It is a figure showing an example, and (g) is a figure showing the state where a confrontation effect started. It is a figure showing the example in the case of having won all the confrontation effects. It is a figure which shows the example at the time of defeat in a confrontation effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect performed until it changes to a pseudo BB state or an initial state from an AT state. FIG. 9 shows an operation example of the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment.

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

  The slot machine of the present embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively received receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is performed, and the plurality of reels individually rotate by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. Stops, the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the condition determined by the symbol combination when the plurality of reels are stopped meet the predetermined payout condition, if the game medium is paid out, the game is paid out and the game ends. It is a game console that advances a series of games that are finished without paying out game media.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, each symbol is printed on a belt-shaped member at an equal interval in an appropriate number, and this belt-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material to constitute each of the reels 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in a vertical direction from the display window 113, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. More specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbol displayed on the upper part of the left reel 110 (the position 1 shown in the figure) is displayed on the upper part of the left reel 110 and the middle part of the left reel 110 (the position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle of the left reel, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the left reel 110 (position 3 shown in the figure) is displayed in the lower row of the left reel, and displayed in the upper row of the middle reel 111 (position 4 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the upper part of the middle reel and the symbol displayed on the middle part of the left reel 111 (position 5 shown in the figure) are the symbols displayed on the middle part of the middle reel 111 and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel and the upper part of the right reel 112 (position 7 shown in the figure) is the upper part of the right reel, and the pattern displayed on the middle part of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure) is the right reel. Middle pattern, lower part of the right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed on the left reel 9 is referred to as the lower right symbol, and the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed vertically on the reels 110 to 112 through the display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is done. Then, by rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols seen by the player changes. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. In addition, as such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be employed in addition to the reel. Further, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation positions of the reels are not limited thereto.

  On the back of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight be shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be evenly illuminated. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided near each of the reels 110 to 112, and the light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. It is configured such that a light-shielding piece of a fixed length provided on the reel passes between the spaces. The rotational position of the symbol on the reel is determined based on the detection result of the optical sensor, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the pay line.

  The pay line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates a valid pay line. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described later with reference to FIG. 5 is displayed. In the present embodiment, a left reel middle symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right Only one middle winning line L1 composed of a reel middle design is provided. FIG. 2 shows the pay line L1. The activated pay line (hereinafter may be simply referred to as an “active line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 requires two or three medals. When the number of inserted medals is less than two, none of the winning lines becomes valid, and when two medals are bet and three medals are bet. When this is done, the pay line L1 becomes valid. When the pay line is activated, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one. For example, in addition to the middle pay line L1, a rightward pay line composed of a left reel upper design, a middle reel middle design and a right reel lower design, and a left reel lower design, a middle reel middle design and a right reel upper design are constituted. A total of three pay-up lines may be set as valid pay lines, or a number of pay lines according to the number of bets may be set as valid pay lines.

  For example, the notification lamp 123 indicates that a specific winning combination (specifically, special combination 1 or special combination 2) has been internally won in an internal lottery described later, or a special combination internal winning state (special combination) described later. This is a lamp that informs the player that the state is 1 internal winning state or special combination 2 internal winning state) or a special game state (BB1 operating state or BB2 operating state). The game medal insertion possible lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that a player can insert a game medal. The re-game lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be re-gamed when the player has won a re-game role (details will be described later), which is one of the prize combinations in the previous game (there is no need to insert medals). ) Is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, one bet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 turns on a number of lamps according to the number of inserted medals, and, when a specified number of medals have been inserted, notifies that the game can be started. The lamp 121 lights up.

  The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for a player to insert medals when starting a game. In other words, medals can be inserted electronically using the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and insertion means both. is there.

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

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 whose rotation has been started by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the respective reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be stopped. By operating, the right reel 112 can be stopped. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Reels stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel, respectively. The order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped to stop all the spinning reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Further, an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is referred to as a “forward push operation sequence” or simply “forward push”, and a stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is referred to as “stop operation”. This is referred to as "reverse push operation sequence" or simply "reverse push." A light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139. When the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

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

  Below the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying a model name and pasting various certification stamps is provided. A medal payout slot 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided below the title panel 162.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 (see FIG. 3) provided below the inside of the slot machine 100 to the outside. Side lamps 144 provided on each of the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and outputs sound from a speaker 272 (see FIG. 3) provided above the slot machine 100 to the outside above the rendering device 160. Sound holes 143 are provided. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal display) disposed behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side). ). It is to be noted that a display device that can display various effect images and various game information may be used instead of the liquid crystal display device. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. In addition, the display screen is formed in a rectangular shape, and the entirety thereof is configured to be visually recognizable by a player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the periphery of the display screen may be hidden by the decoration, so that the display screen may appear irregular. The display screen is a flat surface in the present embodiment, but may be a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of a display unit.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 for controlling the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, stop positions, etc., RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. And a WDT (watch dog timer) 314. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 calculates an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division. Then, an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor and the like and transmission of a drive pulse in response to the interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the reference time of the interrupt is 256 × 47/8 MHz = 1.504 ms.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272, 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 according to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) storing audio data is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the audio data obtained from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

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

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

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

  The CPU 404 sends and receives signals to and from the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the rendering device 160 including display control of the rendering image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 includes, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157 and a control unit that controls various effect driving devices (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like, and may be configured by a plurality of control units.

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

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

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

<Symbol array>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an array of symbols applied to each of the reels (the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112) in a flatly developed manner.

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

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

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

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special combinations 1-2, re-gaming combinations 1-3, and small combinations 1-7. Note that the types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations, and may be arbitrarily adopted.

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

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

  Further, the re-gaming combinations 1 to 3 are combinations that enable re-gaming without inserting new medals. These special combinations 1 and 2 and replay combinations 1 to 3 may be called “operating combinations”. The "winning" in the present embodiment also includes a case where a symbol combination of an actor without a medal payout (without a medal payout) is displayed on the activated line. 2. Includes winning of re-gaming combinations 1-3. Note that the special roles 1 and 2 are special roles that are carried over to the next game when the winning is not determined, and the other roles are not carried over to the next game when the winning is not determined. It is a role.

  The special roles 1 and 2 do not pay out medals for winning the role. The corresponding combination of symbols is that the special combination 1 is "Bell 2-Watermelon-Replay 2" and the special combination 2 is "Bell 2-Seven 1-Replay 2". In the following description, the special combination 1 may be referred to as “BB1” and the special combination 2 may be referred to as “BB2”, and the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 may be collectively referred to as “special combination” or “BB”. is there.

  When the special combinations 1 and 2 are internally won, the internal winning flags corresponding to each of the special combinations that have been internally won are set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flag corresponding to the special combination 1 is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the state of the game to the special combination 1 internal winning state. When the flag corresponding to the special combination 2 is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the state of the game to the special combination 2 internal winning state. These flags are kept on until the corresponding winning combination is won, so that the winning combinations can be easily won in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if a player does not win any of the winnings in a game that has been internally won for special roles 1 and 2, it will be in the same state as the status of internally winning the special roles 1 and 2 in the next and subsequent games, and the corresponding symbol combination Will be ready to win.

  The special role 1 internal winning state and the special role 2 internal winning state will be described in detail later. However, in the special role 2 internal winning state, if another role other than the special role 2 is internally won, the other roles are performed. Is stopped so that the symbols constituting the symbols are arranged preferentially.

  The re-gaming combinations 1 to 3 are winning combinations (operating combinations) capable of performing a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and medals are not paid out. That is, the game can be executed again with the same number of bets as the previously inserted number. In the corresponding symbol combination, the replaying game 1 is "Replay 1/2-Replay 1/2-Replay 1/2", the replaying game 2 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1," Role 3 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2”. Of the replays, the replays 1 may be referred to as “normal replays”, the replays 2 may be referred to as “seven ones replays”, and the replays 3 may be referred to as a “sevens two replays”. Further, when the player wins the replaying game 2 in the AT state described later, the game shifts to the pseudo BB1 state described later, and when the player wins the replaying game 3 in the AT state, the game shifts to the pseudo BB2 state described later (see the remarks column in FIG. 5). ). The symbol combination of the re-game combination 2 is a pseudo BB1 transition symbol, and the symbol combination of the re-game combination 3 is a pseudo BB2 transition symbol. The pseudo BB1 state lasts 50 games, whereas the pseudo BB2 state lasts only 20 games.

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

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

  Among the above small roles, small role 1 is “watermelon”, small role 2 is “weak cherry”, small role 3 is “strong cherry”, small role 4 is “chance eyes”, small role 5 is “common bell”, The small combination 6 may be called “push order bell”, and the small combination 7 and small combination 8 may be called “one bell”. Strong cherries are more likely to get benefits than weak cherries, and are also more likely to get benefits. The pressing order bell is a role that does not win if the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not correct when the internal winning is performed, and a role that always wins regardless of the operation timing if the operation order is correct. The single bell is a winning combination when the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is mistaken.

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

  FIG. 6 shows twelve types of condition devices (condition device numbers 1 to 12) in which the combinations described in FIG. 5 are combined. The winning combination in the game is one of the combinations corresponding to the condition device. These condition devices are determined by lottery at the time of a game start operation. At this time, the role corresponding to the condition device is referred to as an internal winning combination. That is, the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery at the time of the start operation of the game. In the following description of this operation, there is a case where it is called that the role is internally won.

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

  Condition device number 1 is a condition device configured by a replaying combination. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are re-games from re-games 1 to re-games 3, and if the pseudo BB1 state scheduled flag described later is set to ON, the symbol combination of the re-games 2 can be stopped. When the pseudo BB2 state scheduled flag described later is set to ON, the symbol combination of the replaying combination 3 can be stopped. If none of these pseudo BB state schedule flags is set to ON, the symbol combination of the replaying combination 1 can be stopped.

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

  In the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, different setting values are set for different degrees of advantage of the player. As setting values, setting 1 to setting 6 are prepared. The higher the set value, the higher the player's advantage tends to be.

  In the internal winning combination lottery table shown in FIG. 6, a value obtained by dividing the displayed numerical value by 65536 is the internal winning probability. The internal winning probability is determined for each set value, but in the special winning 2 internal winning state (RT2), only the internal winning probability of the small win 5 of the condition device 6 differs. In another game state (for example, a normal state or a special game state), the higher the set value of the internal winning probability, the higher the advantage of the player may be.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the condition devices of the condition device numbers 7 to 12 are equal, but the internal winning probabilities may be biased.

  If the player does not win the role of each condition device, the player loses, and basically no symbol combination corresponding to the role is displayed. In addition, the fact that the symbol combination relating to the winning is not stopped in the winning line may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the player did not win any role of any of the condition devices may be expressed as "was lost".

  As described above, in the special win 2 internal winning state, when the other wins other than the special win 2 are internally won, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the other wins are preferentially arranged. Is executed. For this reason, in order to shift from the special combination 2 internal winning state to the special game state BB2 operation state, it is necessary to insert two medals, internally lose, and then win the special combination 2.

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

  In the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the gaming state includes a normal gaming state, a special combination 1 internal winning state, a special combination 2 internal winning state, a BB1 operating state, and a BB2 operating state. It is configured to be able to switch between five game states in which the player has different degrees of advantage, and the transition of these states changes the degree of advantage to improve the interest of the game. Also, in the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, five states of RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, and RT4 are provided as states in which the types and probabilities of the re-gambling to be internally won are different. And RT have a one-to-one relationship. That is, it is RT0 in the normal gaming state, RT1 in the special combination 1 internal winning state, RT2 in the special combination 2 internal winning state, RT3 in the BB1 operating state, and RT4 in the BB2 operating state. The gaming state is controlled by the main controller 300. Note that RT1 and RT2 are more likely to be internally won as replays than RT0. In addition, RT1 is more likely to be internally won as a replaying game than RT3, and RT2 is more easily internally shot as a replaying game than RT4. In addition, the internal winning probabilities of the replays of RT1 and RT2 may be the same or different, and the internal wins of the replays of RT3 and RT4 may be the same or different. You may.

  In the normal gaming state, the internal winning probability of the re-gaming combination is the lowest, which is the most disadvantageous state for the player. This is also the initial state in the present embodiment.

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

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

  FIG. 7A shows the gaming state described above, and the symbols (A) to (F) attached to the arrows are transition conditions between the gaming states. When each transition condition is satisfied, the game state transitions in the direction of the arrow. The transition from the normal gaming state (RT0) shown by the arrow (A) to the special role 1 internal winning state (RT1) is performed by internally winning the special role 1, and the normal gaming state shown by the arrow (D). The transition from (RT0) to the special role 2 internal winning state (RT2) is performed by internally winning the special role 2. In the normal gaming state (RT0), the internal winning probability of the special role 2 is higher than the internal winning probability of the special role 1, and the internal winning probability of the special role 2 is a considerably high probability. 100 is a gaming table where the period of playing in the special winning 2 internal winning state (RT2) tends to be the longest. The transition from the special combination 1 internal winning state (RT1) to the BB1 operating state (RT3) indicated by the arrow (B) is performed by winning the special combination 1. As described above, in order to win the special combination 1, it is necessary to perform three copies. The transition from the special combination 2 internal winning state (RT2) to the BB2 operating state (RT4) indicated by the arrow (E) is performed by winning the special combination 2. As described above, in order to win the special role 2, it is necessary to win the special role 2 after losing two cards and internally winning. The transition from the BB1 operating state (RT3) to the normal gaming state (RT0) indicated by the arrow (C) is performed by paying out 48 medals as the specified number. The transition from the BB2 operating state (RT4) to the normal gaming state (RT0) indicated by the arrow (F) is performed by paying out two medals as the specified number.

<Types of production state>
Next, the types of effect states of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 and the transition of the effect states will be described. As described above, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a gaming table in which the period of playing in the special role 2 internal winning state tends to be the longest, and the transition of the effect state in the special role 2 internal winning state will be described. The transition of the effect state in other game states is the same as the transition described here. FIG. 7B is a transition diagram of an effect state in a special winning state inside the special role 2 of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the effect states include an initial state, a point specialization A state, a normal state, a point specialization B state, a precursor state, a confrontation state, and an AT (assist state). It is configured to be able to switch between a total of eight effect states, a time) state and a pseudo BB state. In the present embodiment, the state shifts from the initial state to the confrontation state via the normal state, and if the player wins the AT lottery in this confrontation state, the state returns to the initial state via the AT state. From the initial state to the initial state. In the following, the period from the start of the initial state to the return to the initial state may be referred to as a cycle. Further, in the present embodiment, an item that facilitates the transition to the AT state (an “one defeat” item, an “defeat rate UP” item described later) is provided, and a total of points acquired in the game during the lap (hereinafter, a total point) is provided. ) Is adopted so that this item can be obtained. The information of these accumulated points and items is stored in the RAM 308. Hereinafter, each effect state will be described based on the above description.

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

  The point specialization A state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in the normal state. When the point specialization A state has passed 30 games, the state shifts to the normal state.

  The normal state is an effect state in which the user mainly stays during the lap. In this production state, points may be obtained in some cases. In the normal state, when the total number of points reaches a predetermined number (1000 in the present embodiment), a lottery of acquired items is executed in exchange for the predetermined number of total points, and an effect indicating this is executed (item acquisition effect). . In the normal state, the state shifts to the precursor state according to the schedule set in the initial state. However, the state may shift to the point specialization B state by lottery separately.

  The point specialization B state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in the normal state. After five points have passed in the point specialization B state, the state shifts to the normal state.

  There are two types of precursor states, a true precursor state and a false precursor state. The difference is that the true omen state shifts to the confrontation state when the set number of games elapses, whereas the false omen state returns to the normal state after the set number of games elapses. In other words, it can be said that the false precursor state is an effect state provided for increasing a sense of expectation to shift to the confrontation state. In some cases, points can be obtained even in this aura state.

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

  In the AT state, when the condition devices 7 to 12 (duplicate combinations of the small combinations 6 to 8) are internally won, the pressing order of the correct answer is notified. For this reason, the player is in a state where he can obtain more profit. This AT state shifts to the initial state when the set number of remaining AT games becomes 0, but the number of remaining AT games may be added. Further, in the AT state, a lottery that enables the transition to the pseudo BB state is executed, and when this lottery is won, an effect is performed to prompt the user to stop the replaying game 2 or the replaying game 3 that is the pseudo BB symbol. Then, when the symbols of the re-game combination 2 or the re-game combination 3 stop, the state shifts to the pseudo BB state.

  In the pseudo BB state, as in the AT state, when the condition devices 7 to 12 (duplicate combinations of the small roles 6 to 8) are internally won, the order in which correct answers are pushed is notified, and the player can obtain more profit. Becomes The pseudo BB state includes two types, a pseudo BB1 state that is shifted by the replaying game 2 and a pseudo BB2 state that is shifted by the replaying game 3. The pseudo BB1 state shifts to the AT state after 50 games have elapsed, and the pseudo BB2 state shifts to the AT state after 20 games have elapsed.

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

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

<Main control unit main processing>
First, a main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control section main processing.

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

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

  In step S103, a game start process is executed. In this process, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted (care or operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132). If a medal has been inserted, preparation for transmitting an insertion command indicating this is made. When a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. In addition, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in a state where a predetermined number of medals (2 or 3 medals) have been used. If the start lever 135 has been operated, the number of inserted medals and an effective pay line are determined. Confirm and start the game.

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

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

  In step S109, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on condition that the game interval timer (subtracted in a timer update process described later) is 0, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. In addition, when the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started, preparation is made for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400. Thereafter, when the reels 110 to 112 reach a predetermined rotation speed, detect the optical sensor provided on each reel, and grasp the symbol position of each reel, the stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated. In addition, the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in this embodiment) is secured by the above-mentioned game interval counter, and gambling is suppressed.

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

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

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

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

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S103 and the above-described processing is repeated, whereby the game proceeds.

<Main controller 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt processing.

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

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

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically (once) so that the count value of the WDT 314 does not exceed the initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and a WDT interrupt does not occur (does not detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once about every 2 ms which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt.

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

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

  In step S209, a timer update process is performed. For example, a process of updating various timers in units of time, such as subtracting a game interval timer, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the details of the main control unit initial setting process (step S101) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 8 will be described using FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit initial setting process (step S101) in FIG.

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

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the low-voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage monitoring circuit 330 determines that the voltage value of the power supplied to the main control unit 300 is less than a predetermined value (9v in the present embodiment). In such a case, it is monitored whether or not a low-voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. When the low-voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects the cutoff of the power supply), the step S1003 is repeatedly executed, and when the low-voltage signal is off (the CPU 304 does not detect the cutoff of the power supply). To step S1005. Note that, even when the power does not reach the predetermined value (9 V) immediately after the power is turned on, step S1003 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

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

  In step S1007, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch is on. If this switch is on, the process proceeds to step S1009; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1009, the RAM 308 is initialized, and the main control unit initialization processing ends. In this initialization, for example, the item information and the value of the total points are deleted.

  In step S1011, RAM data write-back processing is executed. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 308 has an abnormality. The data determined here is the data saved in the RAM 308 due to the power-off of the slot machine 100 or the instantaneous interruption (temporary voltage drop below the operating voltage) (see step S221 in FIG. 9). That is, it is determined in step S1011 whether or not the data is reliably saved in the RAM 308. Specifically, it is determined whether the power supply flag is normal (ON) and whether the calculation result using the checksum is normal. It is determined that there is no abnormality.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the return data of the RAM 308, preparations for clearing all the storage areas of the RAM 308 except the used stack area are performed, and then the processing shifts to an infinite loop state (RAM error processing). . From this state, it is necessary to turn on the power again while the RAM clear switch or the setting key switch is turned on. That is, in the present embodiment, the progress of the game is stopped when an error occurs in the RAM 308.

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

  Next, the details of the setting change process (step S1013) in the main control unit initial setting process of FIG. 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting change process (step S1013) in FIG.

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

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

  In step S1105, the interrupt status is set to "setting change", and the flow advances to step S1107.

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

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

  In step S1111, the temporary setting value is updated. In this embodiment, every time the setting switch is operated, the temporary setting value is incremented by one. When the setting switch is operated with the temporary setting value being 6, the temporary setting value is set to one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1113.

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

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

  In step S1117, it is determined whether the front door 102 is closed and the setting key switch is off (the setting key switch is turned 90 degrees to the left and the setting key is removed). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1119; otherwise, step S1117 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S1119, preparation for transmitting a setting change command indicating that the setting change has been completed to first sub-controller 400 (transmission in step S211 in FIG. 9) is performed. In this process, the interrupt status is returned to the status before being changed in step S1105. After this processing, the setting change processing ends.

  Next, details of various lottery processes (step S105) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 8 will be described using FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of various lottery processes (step S105) in FIG.

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

  In step S1203, an item addition process is performed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1207, point specialization B state shift lottery processing is executed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1209, an AT-related process is executed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1211, preparation for transmitting the internal winning command (transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9) is performed, and the various lottery processes are completed. The internal winning command includes an internal winning combination, a current production state (when the period is finite, includes information on the number of remaining games such as the number of remaining games and the number of remaining AT games), a match result, Information that can specify the results of the AT lottery and the AT-added lottery is included. Of the above information, the information on the number of remaining AT games may not be included in the internal winning command in the non-AT state, and may be included in the internal winning command only in the AT state. Further, in the AT state or the pseudo BB state, the internal winning command of the internal winning combination including the small combination 6 (the condition devices 7 to 12 shown in FIG. 6) includes the correct answer of the operation order (the pressing order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139. And operation instruction information indicating the operation order of the operations.

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

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

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

  In step S1305, a lottery of the item to be obtained is performed. In the present embodiment, either the “one defeat” item or the “defeat rate UP” item is selected. Here, the “one defeat” item is an item that is determined to win one in the confrontation state, and the “defeat rate UP” item is an item that increases the probability of winning in the confrontation state. There are a total of five types of "Destruction Rate UP" items, in order from the one with the lowest destruction rate: "Defeat Rate? UP", "Small Defeat Rate UP", "Medium Defeat Rate UP", "High Defeat Rate UP", and "Super Defeat Rate UP" Is provided.

  FIGS. 13B and 13C are diagrams showing tables used for the lottery in step S1305. First, the item lottery table A in FIG. 13B is used to select either the “one defeat” item or the “defeat rate UP” item. In this table, the “defeat one” item is selected with a probability of 25%, and the “defeat rate UP” item is selected with a probability of 75%. Here, when the “defeat rate UP” item is selected, the type of the “defeat rate UP” item is further selected using the defeat rate UP lottery table A in FIG. In this table, if the item does not have the “defeat rate UP” item (the “defeat rate UP” item acquired here is the first item), the “defeat rate UP” item is selected with a probability of 75%, and 24% Item is selected with a probability of "highly destroyed rate", and an item with "highly defeated rate UP" is selected with a probability of 1%. On the other hand, if the user has the “defeat rate UP” item (the “defeat rate UP” item acquired here is the second or subsequent item), the “defeat rate small UP” item is selected with a probability of 70%, and 25% , The item “UP” is selected with a probability of 4%, the item “UP” is selected with a probability of 1%, and the item “UP” is selected with a probability of 1%.

  In step S1307, 1000 is subtracted from the value of the total points, and the flow advances to step S1321.

  In step S1311, which is executed first when the effect state is not the normal state, in step S1311, it is determined whether or not the game is the first game in the confrontation state. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1313; otherwise, this item addition process ends.

  In step S1313, it is determined whether the accumulated point is 1 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1315; otherwise, this item addition process ends.

  In step S1315, a lottery of an item to be obtained is performed. FIGS. 13D and 13E show tables used for the lottery in step S1315. First, in selecting either the “one defeat” item or the “defeat rate UP” item, the item lottery table B in FIG. 13D is used. In this table, the “defeat one” item is selected with a probability of 10%, and the “defeat rate UP” item is selected with a probability of 90%. Here, when the “defeat rate UP” item is selected, the type of the “defeat rate UP” item is further selected using the defeat rate UP lottery table B in FIG. In this table, the “defeat rate? UP” item is selected with a probability of 90%, and the “defeat rate small UP” item is selected with a probability of 10%. For the item lottery here, the same table as the table used in step S1305 may be used so that the item acquired in the normal state and the item acquired in the confrontation state may be the same.

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

  In step S1321, a process of acquiring the item selected in step S1305 or step S1315 is executed. In this process, the information of the acquired item is stored (added) in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of “one defeat” items is set to three, and the upper limit of the number of “defeat rate UP” items is set to eight. If the number of possessions of the selected item has reached the upper limit, no new item is acquired.

  In step S1323, preparation for transmitting an item addition command is executed (transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9), and the item addition processing ends. This item addition command includes information on the number of items possessed, the order of acquisition, and the current cumulative points. This item addition command is transmitted even when no new item has been acquired.

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

  First, in step S1401, which is executed first, it is determined whether a confrontation setting condition is satisfied. Here, the confrontation setting condition is satisfied in the initial state. More specifically, the first game after the setting change, the first game after clearing the RAM, the first game after losing in the confrontation state, and the first game after the AT state ends. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S1403; otherwise, the battle setting process ends.

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

  In step S1405, a precursor start zone setting process is performed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a table used for setting a precursor start zone. In the present embodiment, the number of games being circulated is defined as zones divided into a certain range, and FIG. 15B shows zones 1 to 12. In this step S1405, a zone is set which shifts to a precursor state (a true precursor state and a false precursor state) with a lottery probability according to the confrontation mode.

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

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

  In step S1407, a precursor game start game is set for each of the zones set in step S1405, and the battle setting process ends. In this process, for example, when the zone 6 is set as the zone to shift to the false omen state, the start game in the false omen state is set from the range of 201 to 250. When the zone 4 is set as the zone that shifts to the omen state, the start game in the omen state is set from the range of 101 to 150. Although the lottery probabilities of the start games for the zones are equal, the probabilities may be biased.

  In the confrontation setting process shown in FIG. 14, the zone is selected once, and then the start game is selected from within the zone. However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration using the zone, and shifts to the precursor state. Any configuration that selects the start game may be used.

  Next, the details of the point specialization B state shift lottery process (step S1207) in the various lottery processes of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization B state transition lottery process (step S1207) in FIG.

  First, in step S1501 executed first, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the normal state. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S1503; otherwise, this point specialization B state shift lottery process ends.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the specific combination has been internally won. Here, the specific combination means the condition devices 2 to 5 (small combinations 1 to 4). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1505; otherwise, this point specialization B state shift lottery process ends.

  In step S1505, a lottery process for shifting to the point specialization B state is executed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 16B is a diagram showing a table used for a lottery transition to the point specialization B state. For example, when the condition device 2 (small win 1, watermelon) is internally won, if the confrontation mode is the normal mode, the contest is won (transition to the point specialization B state) with a probability of 3/100, and the confrontation mode has a chance. If it is the mode, it is won (transition to point specialization B state) with a probability of 50/100. Then, when a win is made, the point specialization B state scheduled flag is set to ON. After that, the point specialization B state shift lottery process ends.

  Next, the details of the AT-related processing (step S1209) in the various lottery processings of FIG. 12 will be described using FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT-related processing (step S1209) in FIG.

  First, in step S1601, which is executed first, it is determined whether the effect state is a confrontation state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1603; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the specific combination (condition devices 2 to 5 (small combinations 1 to 4)) has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1605, an acquisition lottery process for the “one defeat” item is executed using the table shown in FIG. In this table, if a small part 1 (watermelon) is internally won, there is a 1% probability, if a small part 2 (weak cherry) is internally won, there is a 1% probability, and a small part 3 (strong cherry). The process of acquiring a "defeat one" item is executed with a probability of 100% when the internal winning is performed on the small winning combination, and with a probability of 13% when the internal winning is achieved on the small role 4 (the chance). Note that if the number of possessions of the “one defeat” item has already reached the upper limit, the “one defeat” item is not acquired. Further, when the hero character and the enemy character have started a confrontation in the confrontation state, the confrontation result has been determined in the confrontation result lottery process (step S1615) executed prior to this, so that “one defeat” Instead of the process of acquiring the item, the result of the confrontation is rewritten. Specifically, if one of the three games includes the defeat of the main character, this one is rewritten as the main character's victory. As a result, when the main character wins in all three games, the AT state scheduled flag is turned on, and the number of remaining AT games is set by lottery. Note that the lottery of the number of remaining AT games is the same as the lottery of the number of remaining AT games in the battle result lottery process described later.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state is 5. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1609; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1613.

  In step S1609, it is determined whether the player does not have the “defeat rate UP” item. If the user does not have the “destruction rate UP” item, the process advances to step S1611; otherwise, the process advances to step S1613.

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

  In step S1613, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state is 4. This condition is satisfied in the game immediately before the start of the confrontation effect between the hero character and the enemy character (the number of remaining confrontation games starts from 3). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1615; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1617.

  In step S1615, a contest result lottery process is executed. In this process, a lottery is performed on whether or not the main character wins each of the three games. The victory probability (defeat rate) of this hero character is initially set at 50%, but 6% is added as an additional basic value for each item of the "defeat rate UP", and a table shown in FIG. Is used to increase the destruction rate. For example, if there is an item of “destruction rate? UP”, 6% (basic addition 6% + additional table 0%) with a probability of 50/100 is 11% (basic addition 6) with a probability of 50/100. % + Additional 5% from the table) is added to the defeat rate. Based on the added defeat rate, a lottery is performed on whether or not the hero character wins each of the three games. If the result of the previous game is a defeat, the lottery for the later game may not be performed.

  If there is one “defeat one” item, the victory of the main character is determined instead of performing a lottery for one game. In other words, when there are three “defeat one” items, it is determined that the hero character wins without performing the lottery in all three games, and the transition to the AT state is ensured.

  If the main character wins in all three games by the above processing, the AT state scheduled flag is set to ON, and the number of AT remaining games is set using the table in FIG. Lottery and setting.

  In step S1617, it is determined whether the AT state scheduled flag is set to on. If this condition is satisfied, the AT-related processing is terminated; otherwise, the flow proceeds to step S1619.

  In step S1619, an AT direct hit lottery process is executed using the table in FIG. Here, apart from the lottery processing in step S1615, a lottery is performed to determine whether to shift to the AT state. In the table of FIG. 18D, for example, when the set value is 1, the lottery is won with a probability of 1/7500, and when the set value is 6, with a probability of 1/1000. If the lottery is won here, and if the result of the contest has been determined in the contest result lottery process (step S1615), the contest result is rewritten to all wins of the main character and the AT state scheduled flag is set to on. At the same time, lottery and setting of the number of remaining AT games are performed using the table of FIG. 18C (similar to the case where the AT state scheduled flag is set to ON in step S1615). On the other hand, if the result of the confrontation has not been determined yet, processing is executed so that the hero character wins all (for example, an item of “one defeat” is added up to the upper limit number).

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

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

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

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

  Next, the details of the state update process (step S117) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 8 will be described using FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the state update process (step S117) in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1A11, point specialization A state processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S1A35. The details of the point specialization A state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1A15, normal state processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S1A35. The details of the normal state processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1A17, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the point specialization B state. If the effect state is the point specialization B state, the process proceeds to step S1A19. If not, the process proceeds to step S1A21.

  In step S1A19, point specialization B state processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S1A35. The details of the point specialization B state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1A23, precursor state processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S1A35. The details of the precursor state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1A27, a confrontation state process is executed, and the flow advances to step S1A35. The details of the confrontation state process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S1A35, preparation for transmission of a state update command including information on the gaming state, RT, and effect state (transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9) is executed, and the state update processing ends.

  Next, the details of the point acquisition process (step S1A01) in the status update process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the point acquisition process (step S1A01) in FIG.

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

  In step S1B03, a point acquisition lottery process is executed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating a table used for the lottery for determining the value of the acquired points. For example, in the normal state, if none of the condition devices is internally won (in the case of a loss), 0 points are obtained with a probability of 90%, 5 points are obtained with a probability of 9%, and 1% Earn 10 points with a probability. Then, the value of the acquired points is added to the accumulated points. In this description, the points acquired in one game are referred to as acquired points, and the accumulated points acquired during the lap are referred to as accumulated points.

  In step S1B05, preparation for transmitting the acquired point command (transmitted in step S211 in FIG. 9) is performed. This command includes information on the value of the acquired points and the effect state. Thereafter, the point acquisition processing ends.

  Next, details of the point specialization A state processing (step S1A11) in the state update processing of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization A state process (step S1A11) in FIG.

  First, in step S1C01 executed first, the value of the number of remaining games in point specialization A state is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1C03.

  In step S1C03, it is determined whether the value of the number of remaining games in the point specialization A state is 0 or not. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S1C05; otherwise, this point specialization A state process ends.

  In step S1C05, the effect state is set to the normal state, and the point specialization A state processing ends.

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

  First, in step S1C11 executed first, it is determined whether or not the point specialization B state scheduled flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1C13; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1C17.

  In step S1C13, point specialization B state setting processing is executed. Here, the effect state is set to the point specialization B state, and the value of the point specialization B state remaining game number is set to 5. After that, it advances to step S1C15.

  In step S1C15, the point specialization B state scheduled flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S1C17.

  In step S1C17, it is determined whether a condition for shifting to the precursor state is satisfied. This transition condition is satisfied when the start game of the precursor state set in the battle setting process (FIG. 14) is reached. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1C19; otherwise, the normal state process ends.

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

  Next, the details of the point specialization B state process (step S1A19) in the state update process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. 21 (c). This flowchart is a flowchart showing the flow of the point specialization B state process (step S1A19) in FIG.

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

  In step S1C23, it is determined whether the value of the number of remaining games in point specialization B state is 0 or not. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S1C25; otherwise, this point specialization B state process ends.

  In step S1C25, the effect state is set to the normal state, and the point specialization B state processing ends.

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

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

  In step S1D03, it is determined whether the value of the number of remaining signs state game is 0 or not. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1D05; otherwise, the precursor state process ends.

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S1E01 executed first, the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1E03.

  In step S1E03, it is determined whether the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state is 0 or not. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1E05; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1E13.

  In step S1E05, it is determined whether the AT state scheduled flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1E07; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1E11.

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

  In step S1E09, the AT state scheduled flag is set to off, and this confrontation state processing ends.

  In step S1E11, the effect state is set to the initial state, and this confrontation state processing ends.

  In step S1E13, which proceeds when the value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state is not 0 in step S1E03, based on the result of the confrontation (set in the AT-related processing in FIG. 17), it is determined whether or not the hero has been defeated in the running contest. Is determined. The value of the three games and the number of remaining games in the confrontation state correspond to one another, three for the first game, two for the second game, and one for the third game. Further, the result of the confrontation includes information on the outcome of the three confrontations. Therefore, it is determined from the current value of the number of remaining games in the confrontation state how many battles are currently in progress, and a corresponding win or loss is derived from the result of the contest, and it is determined whether or not the hero has lost. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1E11; otherwise, this confrontation state process ends.

  Next, the details of the AT status process (step S1A31) in the status update process of FIG. 19 will be described using FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT state process (step S1A31) in FIG.

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

  In step S1F03, it is determined whether the pseudo BB state scheduled flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F05; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1F11.

  In step S1F05, it is determined whether the pseudo BB symbol has stopped. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F07; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1F11.

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

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

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

  In step S1F11, it is determined whether the value of the number of remaining AT games is 0 or not. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F13; otherwise, this AT state process ends.

  In step S1F13, the effect state is set to the initial state, and the AT state processing ends.

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

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

  In step S1F23, it is determined whether or not the value of the pseudo BB state remaining game number is 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1F25; otherwise, the pseudo BB state process ends.

  In step S1F25, the effect state is set to the AT state, and the pseudo BB state processing ends.

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

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

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

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

  In step S307, a command process which is a process corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

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

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

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

  In step S315, a shutter control process is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, the control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the shutter 163, and the acquired control data is output to the drive circuit 424, whereby the effect by the shutter 163 is executed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S333, transmission of device data to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, update processing of the effect random number value, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-controller main process of FIG. 25 will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, information acquisition / update processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S3003. In the first sub-control unit 400, various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 300. In this information acquisition / update processing, information (RT, game state, production state, accumulated points, acquired points, item The number of possessions and the order of acquisition, the number of remaining AT games, the number of additional games, etc.) are appropriately acquired, and the information is stored (updated). In the first sub-control unit 400, various effects are executed based on the information. When the power recovery command is transmitted from the main control unit 300, the information on the game state and the effect state is updated based on the information included in the power recovery command, but the effect state is the point specialization A state. Only when the information indicating the fact is received, the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 is updated to the normal state instead of the point specialization A state. For this reason, if the power interruption and power recovery occurs when the production state of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is the point specialization A state, after the power recovery, the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 Is in a state of inconsistency. Until the effect state of the main control unit 300 shifts to the normal state thereafter, the state in which the effect states do not match is maintained.

  In step S3003, a display point management process is performed, and the process advances to step S3005. The details of the display point management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3005, a display item management process is performed, and the process advances to step S3007. The details of the display item management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3007, navigation related display processing is performed, and the flow advances to step S3009. For example, when the effect state is the AT state, the number of remaining AT games and the number of AT-added games are displayed, and the number of obtained medals in the state is displayed. If the condition devices 7 to 12 have been internally won, an effect of notifying the operation sequence of the correct answer is set. If the condition device 1 has been internally won while the pseudo BB state schedule flag is on, this pseudo BB An effect that prompts the stop of the hand corresponding to the state scheduled flag is set. Further, when the state is shifted from the AT state to the pseudo BB state, if the condition devices 7 to 12 are internally won, an effect for notifying the operation order of the correct answer is set, and medals are obtained continuously from the AT state. The number is displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of obtained medals is displayed through the AT state and the pseudo BB state. In the pseudo BB state, the value of the pseudo BB state remaining game number is displayed instead of the AT remaining game number, and the AT remaining game number is not subtracted.

  In step S3009, other effect setting processing is executed, and the effect control processing ends. Here, for example, a process of displaying a background in accordance with the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 or executing an effect as appropriate is executed. In this process, if the display point has reached 1000 when all the reels have stopped, 1000 is subtracted from the display point, and a display indicating that the right to acquire the item in the next game has been obtained (for example, “Roulette × 1”). Further, in the confrontation state, a process for executing a confrontation effect based on the result of the confrontation is included. In this process, when the rendering state of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match when displaying the background corresponding to the rendering state, the rendering state is adjusted to the rendering state of the first sub-control unit 400. The background is displayed.

  Next, the display point management process (step S3003) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the display point management process (step S3003) in FIG.

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

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

  In step S3105, a point acquisition lottery process is executed using the table shown in FIG. FIG. 27B is a diagram showing a table used for the lottery for determining the value of the acquired points. This table is the same as the part shown in FIG. 20B used when the effect state is the normal state. For example, if none of the condition devices is internally won (in the case of a loss), 0 points are acquired with a probability of 90%, 5 points are acquired with a probability of 9%, and 10 points are acquired with a probability of 1%. Earn points. The lottery process may be performed by the main controller 300. For example, when the production states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 become inconsistent, the acquired points that the main control unit 300 sends to the first sub-control unit 400 are derived separately from the normal acquired points. The value may be used in the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S3107, the value of the acquired point is added to the display point, and the flow advances to step S3121. As the added points to be added here, the value of the obtained points included in the obtained point command is used as it is, but if the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match, it is selected in step S3105. The set value is used. The display point is a point displayed on the effect image display device 157.

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

  In step S3113, the value of the total point included in the item addition command is set to the value of the display point, and the flow advances to step S3121. If the value of the accumulated points does not match the value of the display point, the value is eliminated by this processing.

  In step S3121, it is determined whether a condition for displaying a display point is satisfied. This condition is satisfied when the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 is any of the initial state, the point specialization A state, the normal state, the point specialization B state, the precursor state, and the confrontation state. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3123; otherwise, the display point management process ends.

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

  Next, details of the display item management process (step S3005) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the flow of the display item management process (step S3005) in FIG.

  First, in step S3201, which is executed first, it is determined whether an item addition command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3211.

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

  In step S3205, it is determined whether or not the value of the display point is larger than 0, or there is a display of “roulette × 1”. If any of these conditions is satisfied, the process advances to step S3207; otherwise, the display item management process ends.

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

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

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

  In step S3215, an effect using the “defeat rate UP” item among the displayed items is set. Specifically, an effect is executed in which all displayed “defeat rate UP” items are deleted, and the probability of victory over the enemy character (the confrontation result determined in the AT-related process in FIG. 17) is executed. In addition, when the “defeat rate UP” item is not displayed, the above-described effect is not set.

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

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

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

  In step S3303, as a result of the comparison in step S3301, it is determined whether there is no difference between the two items. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3311.

  In step S3305, an item acquisition effect that results in no additional item being obtained is set, and the item acquisition effect setting process ends.

  In step S3311, as a result of the comparison in step S3301, it is determined whether there is only one item difference. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S3313; otherwise (if there are multiple item differences), the flow advances to step S3321.

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

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

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

  In step S3323, it is determined whether or not the user has a “defeat rate UP” item that is not displayed on the effect image display device 157. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3325; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3313.

  In step S3325, an item acquisition effect for adding the oldest item among the “defeat rate UP” items that are not yet displayed among the possessed items is set, and the item acquisition effect setting process ends. When the power is restored due to the end of the business hours or the like, the main control unit 300 restores the information on the items possessed (step S1011 in FIG. 10), but the first sub-control unit 400 Information about the displayed item is deleted from the RAM 408. When an item is newly acquired in this state, the item displayed on the effect image display device 157 and information on possessed items included in the item addition command may be different for a plurality of items including the newly acquired item. There is. As described above, when the displayed item and the information of the possessed item are compared and one is different from the newly acquired item (No in step S3311), the information of the possessed item is displayed. The item acquisition effect of adding the oldest item among the “destruction rate UP” items not yet displayed is set (step S3325). If the user does not have the “defeat rate UP” item, an item acquisition effect for adding a newly acquired item is set (step S3313). However, when the production state is the confrontation state, since the items to be acquired are different from those in the normal state (steps S1305 and S1315 in FIG. 13), the oldest item among the “defeat rate UP” items in possession is displayed. If an item acquisition effect is performed, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, when the effect state is the confrontation state, an item acquisition effect for adding a newly acquired item is set (Yes in step S3321).

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

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

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

  In step S405, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S419, processing for updating the effect random number is performed.

  Next, the image control process of step S411 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of the image control process.

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

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

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the rendering scenario configuration table and the attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 on the basis of the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S421, the CPU 504 stores information on image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axes and the image size of the VRAM 518). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), superimposition and transparency of images, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 sets parameters according to the attribute based on a command stored in the attribute register.

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

  In step S429, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the drawing end of the image has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal has been input. Wait for is entered.

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

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

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

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

  When a game is started in this state and one game is completed (all reels are stopped), the display of the effect image display device 157 is in a state shown in FIG. During this one game, the number of games to be shifted to the confrontation mode and the precursor state is set (FIG. 14). In FIG. 31B, a message indicating that the setting of the confrontation mode has been completed is displayed at the top of the screen. At the time of FIG. 31A, the setting of the confrontation mode has not been set yet, and a message indicating that the setting of the confrontation mode has not been completed is displayed at the top of the screen. A transition is made to the precursor state according to the number of games set here.

  In the initial state, only one game is set, and when the next game is started from the state of FIG. 31B, the state shifts to the point specialization A state (step S1A07 in FIG. 19). FIG. 31 (c) shows an example of the display of the effect image display device 157 when the point specialization A state is set. The point specialization A state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to be increased than in the normal state (see FIG. 20B). In FIG. 31C, points are increased compared to the normal state. A message indicating that the state is easy to perform is displayed at the top of the screen. After the point specialization A state has passed 30 games, the state shifts to the normal state (step S1C05 in FIG. 21A). FIG. 31D shows an example of a display of the effect image display device 157 when the normal state is set.

[Until the production state transitions from the normal state to the point specialization B state or the false precursor state, and returns to the normal state]
Hereinafter, the flow from the transition of the effect state from the normal state to the point specialization B state or the false precursor state until transition to the normal state again will be described with reference to FIG. 32. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an effect performed until the effect state changes from the normal state to the point specialization B state or the false precursor state and returns to the normal state.

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

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

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

[Acquisition of items when the production state is normal]
Hereinafter, the flow of item acquisition when the effect state is the normal state will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing an example of an effect of acquiring an item when the effect state is a normal state.

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

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

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

  “Destroy one” and “Destruction rate? UP” in FIG. 33 (d) indicate the possibility of acquisition of an item of the same name. The display of "chance" indicates the possibility of acquiring an item. If the number of items has reached the upper limit and cannot be acquired, an effect in which the item has not been acquired after this “chance” is selected is executed. That is, what is displayed as an option at the time of the item acquisition effect is not limited to the item indicating the item of the same name, but indicates, for example, whether or not the item has been acquired, such as “hit” or “out”. Is also good.

  Note that as described above, the normal state may shift to the point specialization B state or the precursor state, and more points may be obtained. However, in the point specialization B state or the precursor state, items cannot be acquired. Has become. Therefore, for example, a situation may occur in which the point specialization B state (or the precursor state) shifts to the normal state when the accumulated points are 2000 or more, but only one item can be acquired in one game. I have. For example, when the total points are 2000 or more, the process of acquiring the item is executed for two consecutive games.

[Until the production state shifts from the normal state to the foreboding state and shifts to the confrontation state]
Hereinafter, a flow from the transition of the effect state from the normal state to the foreboding state to the transition to the confrontation state will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of an effect that is performed until the effect state changes from the normal state to the foreboding state and shifts to the confrontation state.

  FIG. 34A shows an example of the display of the effect image display device 157 when the normal state is set. In the normal state, when the number of games that have already been set reaches the number of starting games in the aura state, the number of games in the aura state (the number of remaining games in the aura state) is set, and the state moves to the aura state (FIG. 21B). Step S1C19). FIG. 34 (b) shows an example of the display of the effect image display device 157 in a case where the precursor state is set. The precursor state is a state in which points for acquiring items are more likely to increase than in the normal state (see FIG. 20B). In FIG. 34 (b), a message indicating the precursor state is displayed at the upper right of the screen. Note that this screen is the same screen as the false omen state, and is configured such that the type of the omen state cannot be identified (or difficult to identify) on this screen alone. When the set number of games elapses, the forerunner state shifts to a confrontation state (step S1D07 in FIG. 22). FIG. 34 (c) shows an example of the display of the effect image display device 157 when this confrontation state is set.

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

  In the confrontation state, an effect indicating that the game has shifted to the confrontation state is executed in the first game. If there is a cumulative point remaining in this game, an item is acquired in exchange for the accumulated points (see FIG. 13A). In step S1313, an effect indicating this (item acquisition effect, steps S3207 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29) is executed. Since there is no route to shift from the confrontation state to the normal state, and the item acquisition in the normal state is not performed in the lap, 130 points are wasted. For this reason, the present embodiment employs a configuration in which items can be acquired in exchange for extra points that do not reach 1000 points in the normal state.

  First, FIG. 35 (a) shows that there are 130 accumulated points on the display in the game immediately before shifting to the confrontation state (true omen state). Subsequently, by operating the start lever 135 at the start of the game, the accumulated points on the display are set to 0 as shown in FIG. 35 (b), and "one defeat", "defeat rate? UP", "defeat rate small UP" Is performed, one of which is selected from among the three. Further, when all the reels stop, an effect in which one of the options is determined is executed. FIG. 35 (c) shows an example of displaying that the “destruction rate? UP” item has been acquired. Note that the content of the item acquisition effect here may be the same as the item acquisition effect in the normal state, or may be different.

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

[About the use of items during the confrontation state]
Hereinafter, the flow of item use when the effect state is the confrontation state will be described with reference to FIGS. The figure shows an example of an item use effect when the effect state is a confrontation state.

  In the confrontation state, when the user has the “defeat rate UP” item, an effect using the “defeat rate UP” item (item use effect) is executed in the second game (Yes in step S3213 in FIG. 28). . First, by operating the start lever 135 at the start of the game in the second game in the confrontation state, a message of “defeat rate UP challenge” is displayed at the top of the screen as shown in FIG. Further, when all the reels stop, a message "Press the @ button!" Is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (e), and by operating the corresponding button, the message shown in FIG. 35 (f) is displayed. The victory probability (defeat rate) of the main character by the "defeat rate UP" item is displayed, and the "defeat rate UP" item is deleted. FIG. 35F shows that the victory probability (defeat rate) of the hero character has been increased to 72% by the “defeat rate UP” item. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example in which the defeat rate is displayed by the button operation described above, and a configuration in which the defeat rate is displayed without such an operation may be employed. Further, the operation means used as the button operation may be used for the progress of the game, or may be the one used for the effect regardless of the progress of the game.

  The confrontation effect is started from the game following the game in which the item use effect has been executed. If the “defeat rate UP” item is not displayed at the end of the first game of the confrontation effect, the above-mentioned item use effect is not executed and the confrontation effect starts from the second game (FIG. 35 (g)). Is started.

[If you have won all the contests in the confrontation state]
Hereinafter, a case where all the contest effects in the confrontation state are won will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of a case where all the contests have been won.

  In the confrontation state, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the main character defeats the enemy character (step S1615 in FIG. 17), and a confrontation effect based on the lottery result is performed (step S3009 in FIG. 26). The “defeat rate UP” item and the “defeat one” item make it easier for the protagonist character to win and shift to the AT state (see the processing in step S1615 in FIG. 17).

  FIG. 36 (a) shows an example at the start of the first battle in the confrontation effect, and FIG. 36 (b) shows an example when the first battle in the confrontation effect is won. At this time, in the lower right part of the screen in FIG. 36B, the character “defeat 1st body” indicating that the first battle has been won is displayed. This character is displayed until the end of the contest.

  FIG. 36 (c) shows an example at the start of the second battle of the confrontation effect, and FIG. 36 (d) shows an example of a case where the second battle of the confrontation effect is won. At this time, in the lower right portion of the screen in FIG. 36D, the character “Destroy 2nd body” indicating that the second battle has been won is displayed. This character is displayed until the end of the contest.

  FIG. 36 (e) shows an example at the start of the third battle of the confrontation effect, and FIG. 36 (f) shows an example of a case where the third battle of the confrontation effect is won. At this time, in the lower right part of the screen in FIG. 36 (f), the character “Destroy the third body” indicating that the third battle has been won is displayed. This character is displayed until the end of the contest.

  When the contest is a win, the AT state scheduled flag is set to ON at the time of the preceding lottery. As a result, the game is shifted to the AT state from the next game in which the contest has been won (Yes in step S1E05 in FIG. 23). FIG. 36 (g) shows an example of the display of the effect image display device 157 when the AT state is set.

[About losing the showdown during the showdown]
Hereinafter, a case in which the player loses in the confrontation effect in the confrontation state will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of a case where the player has lost in the contest.

  In the confrontation state, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the main character defeats the enemy character (step S1615 in FIG. 17), and a confrontation effect based on the lottery result is performed (step S3009 in FIG. 26).

  FIG. 37 (a) shows an example at the start of the first battle of the confrontation effect, and FIG. 37 (b) shows an example of a case where the player loses in the first battle of the confrontation effect. As shown in the example of FIG. 36, when the victory is completely won, the game shifts to the AT state. However, when the hero character is defeated in the game, the game shifts from the next game to the initial state (step S1E11 in FIG. 23). FIG. 37C shows an example of a display of the effect image display device 157 when the initial state is set. In the initial state, various settings are executed, and the next round starts.

[Transition from AT state to pseudo BB or initial state]
Hereinafter, a flow from the AT state to the pseudo BB state or the initial state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the effect executed until the state shifts from the AT state to the pseudo BB state or the initial state.

  In the AT state, when the condition devices 7 to 12 (duplicate combinations of the small roles 6 to 8) are internally won, the player is notified of the pressing order of the correct answer (step S3007 in FIG. 26), so that the player can obtain more profit. You can get it. FIG. 38A shows an example of a display of the effect image display device 157 when the AT state is set. In the example of FIG. 38A, a state is shown in which the pressing order of the right and left correct answers is notified using three numbers. In the lower left of the screen, the number of remaining games in the AT state and the elapsed game number in the AT state up to the present are displayed. The number of medals is displayed. The AT state shifts to the initial state when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 (step S1F13 in FIG. 24). FIG. 38C shows an example of a display of the effect image display device 157 when the initial state is set. In addition, the number of remaining AT games may be added (step S1627 in FIG. 17).

  Further, in the AT state, a lottery that enables the transition to the pseudo BB state is executed (step S1623 in FIG. 17). When this lottery is won, the pseudo BB state schedule flag is set to ON, and an effect is performed to prompt the user to stop the replaying game 2 or the replaying game 3 which is the pseudo BB symbol (step S3007 in FIG. 26). Then, when the symbols of the re-gaming combination 2 or the re-gaming combination 3 stop, the state shifts to the pseudo BB state (step S1F07 in FIG. 24A).

  In the pseudo BB state, as in the AT state, when the condition devices 7 to 12 (duplicate combinations of the small roles 6 to 8) are internally won, the order in which correct answers are pushed is notified, and the player can obtain more profit. (Step S3007 in FIG. 26). FIG. 38B shows an example of the display of the effect image display device 157 when the pseudo BB state is set. In the example of FIG. 38 (b), a state in which the pressing order of the right and left correct answers is notified using three numbers is shown. In the lower left portion of the screen, the number of remaining games in the pseudo BB state and the elapsed game number in the pseudo BB state up to the present are displayed. Further, the number of obtained medals is displayed at the lower right of the screen continuously from the AT state. The pseudo BB state includes two types, a pseudo BB1 state that is shifted by the replaying game 2 and a pseudo BB2 state that is shifted by the replaying game 3. The pseudo BB1 state shifts to the AT state after 50 games have elapsed, and the pseudo BB2 state shifts to the AT state after 20 games have elapsed (step S1F25 in FIG. 24B).

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

  As described in the operation examples of FIGS. 31 to 38, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, depending on the points acquired when the effect state is the normal state, the point specialization A state, the point specialization B state, or the precursor state. The accumulated points increase, and the item is acquired in exchange for the accumulated points of a predetermined value (1000 in the embodiment). In the example of FIG. 39 (upper part of the figure), the effect state changes from the initial state to the normal state through the point specialization A state, and the next game in which the total points (total P in the figure) reaches 1000 is 1000. It is shown that the item “UP during the defeat rate” has been acquired in exchange for the accumulated points (main control: the medium UP is added to the possession item column). After that, in the next game when the total points have reached 1010 (lower part in the figure), an item "Small UP" is acquired (main control: small UP is added to the possession item column) in exchange for 1000 total points. It has been shown. It should be noted that, here, 10 accumulated points remain and are used for the next game and thereafter.

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

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

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

[Handling of points in the event of a power outage]
Hereinafter, an operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are diagrams illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 39, the operation of reflecting the state of the main control unit 300 by the first sub control unit 400 has been described. However, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. The accumulated points do not match the display points of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 40 (a) shows an example in which power interruption and power recovery occur when the value of the total points is 500. In this case, although the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 do not change before and after the power failure, the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure. In this case, since the display points increase from here, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 and the increase amount are the same, but the state in which the values do not match continues.

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

  Unlike the above example, when the power supply is restored in the case where the production state is the point specialization A state, the production state is inconsistent not only for the points but also for the production state ( Step S3001 in FIG. 26). FIG. 40B shows an example in which the effect state is the point specialization A state and the power interruption and power recovery occurs when the total point value is 500. In this case, although the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 do not change before and after the power failure, the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure. In addition, it is shown that the effect state of the main control unit 300 remains in the point specialization A state before and after the power interruption and power recovery, but the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal state. ing. In this case, the increment of the display points does not reflect the increment of the accumulated points of the main control unit 300, and the increment is separately selected (step S3105 in FIG. 27A). FIG. 40 (b) shows that the increment of the accumulated points may not coincide with the increment of the display points. Specifically, while the total points have increased from 500 to 20, 200, 0 and 0 after the power interruption, the display points have increased from 0 to 5, 20, 5, and 0 in order. ing. After that, when the production state of the main control unit 300 shifts to the normal state, the production state becomes consistent with the production state of the first sub-control unit 400. From here on, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 as in FIG. And the increment of the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 becomes the same. Then, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A), and based on this information, item acquisition effects and update of displayed items are executed ( In step S3207 in FIG. 28 and step S3313 in FIG. 29, the value of the accumulated point is reflected on the value of the display point (step S3113 in FIG. 27A). From this point on, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 and the display points of the first sub control unit 400 match.

  FIG. 41 shows an example in which the power interruption and power recovery occurs immediately after the effect state shifts from the initial state to the point specialization A state. In this example, both the total points and the display points immediately after the power recovery are 0. Also, as in FIG. 40B, the effect state of the main control unit 300 remains in the point specialization A state, but the effect state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal state. ing. In this case, similarly to FIG. 40B, the increase amount of the display points does not reflect the increase amount of the total points of the main control unit 300, and the increase amount is separately determined (step S3105 in FIG. 27A). ). FIG. 41 shows that the increment of the total points and the increment of the display points may not match. After that, when the production state of the main control unit 300 shifts to the normal state, the state becomes consistent with the production state of the first sub-control unit 400, and from here on, the main control unit 300 as in FIGS. And the increment of the display point of the first sub control unit 400 becomes the same. Then, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A), and based on this information, item acquisition effects and update of displayed items are executed ( In step S3207 in FIG. 28 and step S3313 in FIG. 29, the value of the accumulated point is reflected on the value of the display point (step S3113 in FIG. 27A). From this point on, the accumulated points of the main control unit 300 and the display points of the first sub control unit 400 match.

[Handling of item addition in case of power failure and power recovery (1)]
Hereinafter, the operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, a similar operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 42, as a result of the power interruption and power recovery occurring in the state where the “UP during the defeat rate” item is possessed and when this item is displayed, the main control unit 300 has the possession information of the “UP during the defeat rate” item. However, an example is shown in which the item is not displayed (there is no display item).

  Thereafter, when the accumulated points reach 1000, information on possessed items is transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 42, an example is shown in which an item “Small defeat rate UP” has been acquired, and in this case, information having an item “UP during defeat rate” and an item “Small defeat rate UP” is transmitted. . In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the update of the display item are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). Here, when the possessed item and the displayed item do not match as shown in FIG. 42, the oldest item among the possessed “defeat rate UP” items which are not displayed is displayed (FIG. 42). 29, step S3325). In the example of FIG. 42, an effect is performed in which the “updating rate is UP” item, which is the oldest item that has not been displayed yet, among the “updating rate UP” item and the “updating rate small UP” item is executed. Will be. In the example of FIG. 42, it is shown that the “updating rate is up” item has been added as a display item.

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

[Handling of item addition when power outage and power recovery occurs (2)]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 43, an operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described. FIG. 43 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, a similar operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 43, the main control unit 300 has the possession information of the “UP during the defeat rate” item as a result of the power interruption and power recovery occurring while the item having the “UP during the defeat rate” item is displayed and the item being displayed. However, an example is shown in which the item is not displayed (there is no display item).

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

  Further, in the example of FIG. 43, it is indicated that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, a case where an item use effect in a confrontation state is executed in a state where there are an “updating rate being defeated” item and an “updating one body” item as possessed items and an “updating rate being defeated” item as a display item A description will be given (an item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the item “UP” is displayed, the effect of deleting all the items “UP” and displaying the probability of defeating the enemy character (defeat ratio) is executed (FIG. 35). (D) to (f), lower half of FIG. 43). Note that the defeat rate displayed at this time is derived based on the “defeat rate UP” item possessed (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 43 shows an example in which 6% is added for one item of the “destruction rate UP” to the initial value of the defeat rate of 50%, resulting in a total defeat rate of 56%. In this example, since the player has the “defeat one” item, the victory of the protagonist character is determined in the first battle of the subsequent confrontation effect.

[Handling of item addition in case of power failure and power recovery (3)]
Hereinafter, the operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, a similar operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 44, as a result of power interruption and power recovery occurring in a state in which two “UP during defeat rate” items are held and in a state in which these items are displayed, the main control unit 300 possesses the “UP during defeat rate” item. An example is shown in which there is information but this item is not displayed (there is no display item).

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

  Further, in the example of FIG. 44, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, the item use effect in the confrontation state is executed in a state in which there are two “updating rate UP” items and “updating rate small UP” items as possessed items and an “updating rate UP” item as a display item. (The item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the item “UP” is displayed, the effect of deleting all the items “UP” and displaying the probability of defeating the enemy character (defeat ratio) is executed (FIG. 35). (D) to (f), lower half of FIG. 44). In addition, since the defeat rate displayed at this time is derived by the “defeat rate UP” item that the player has, the “defeat rate UP” item and “defeat rate small UP” item that are not displayed here are also reflected. The defeat rate is obtained (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 44 shows an example in which the defeat rate is 50%, which is the initial value of the defeat rate, and 6% is added to each of the “defeat rate UP” items, resulting in a total defeat rate of 68%.

[Handling of item addition in case of power failure and power recovery (4)]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 45, an operation when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described. FIG. 45 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, the same operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 45, as a result of a power interruption and power recovery occurring in a state in which the “one defeat” item and the “UP during defeat rate” item are possessed and in a state in which these items are displayed, the main control unit 300 displays “one defeat”. An example is shown in which the item has the possession information of the item “UP” and the item “updating rate”, but this item is not displayed (there is no display item).

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

  Further, in the example of FIG. 45, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, there are a “1 defeated” item, an “updating rate UP” item, and a “updating rate small UP” item as possessed items, and a “updating rate UP” item as a display item. A description will be given of a case where an item use effect is executed (an item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the item “UP” is displayed, the effect of deleting all the items “UP” and displaying the probability of defeating the enemy character (defeat ratio) is executed (FIG. 35). (D) to (f), lower half of FIG. 45). Since the defeat rate displayed at this time is derived from the “defeat rate UP” item that the player has, the defeat rate also reflects the “defeat rate small UP” item that is not displayed here (FIG. 17). Step S1615). FIG. 45 shows an example in which a defeat rate of 50%, which is the initial value of the defeat rate, is added to each of the “defeat rate UP” items by 6%, resulting in a total defeat rate of 62%. In this example, since the player has the “defeat one” item, the victory of the protagonist character is determined in the first battle of the subsequent confrontation effect.

[Handling of item addition in case of power failure and power recovery (5)]
Hereinafter, the operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described with reference to FIG. 46. FIG. 46 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, a similar operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 46, as a result of the power interruption and power recovery in the state of possessing the “defeat one” item and in the state in which this item is displayed, the main control unit 300 has the possession information of the “defeat one” item. An example in which no item is displayed (there is no display item) is shown.

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

  Further, in the example of FIG. 46, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state. In this example, a case where the item use effect in the confrontation state is executed in a state in which there are a “defeat one body” item and a “small defeat rate UP” item as possessed items and a “defeat ratio is small UP” item as a display item is present. A description will be given (an item acquisition effect may be executed in the confrontation state, but is omitted here for convenience of explanation). First, this item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the “defeat rate small UP” item is displayed, all the “defeat rate UP” items are erased, and an effect of displaying the probability of defeating the enemy character (defeat rate) is executed (FIG. 35). (D) to (f), lower half of FIG. 46). Note that the defeat rate displayed at this time is derived based on the “defeat rate UP” item possessed (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 46 shows an example in which the defeat rate is 50%, which is the initial value of the defeat rate, and 6% is added for one item of the “defeat rate UP”, so that the defeat rate is 56% in total. In this example, since the player has the “defeat one” item, the victory of the protagonist character is determined in the first battle of the subsequent confrontation effect.

[Handling of item addition when power outage and power recovery occurs (6)]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 47, an operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described. FIG. 47 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, the same operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 47, the main control unit 300 has the possession information of the “UP during the defeat rate” item as a result of the power interruption and power recovery occurring while the item having the “UP during the defeat rate” item is displayed and the item being displayed. However, an example is shown in which the item is not displayed (there is no display item). In addition, while 130 is maintained as the total point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure, the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure. ing.

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

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

[Handling of item addition in case of power failure and power recovery (7)]
Hereinafter, the operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, a similar operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 48, as a result of a power interruption and power recovery occurring in a state in which the “updating rate is UP” item and the “updating rate is small UP” item and in a state in which this item is displayed, the main control unit 300 sets “updating rate is down. An example is shown in which there is possession information of an “UP” item and a “defeat rate small UP” item, but these items are not displayed (there is no display item). In addition, while 130 is maintained as the total point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure, the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure. ing.

  In the example of FIG. 48, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state via the aura state. In the first game in the confrontation state, if there is a surplus of accumulated points (135 in the example of FIG. 48) in the main control unit 300, a process of acquiring an item is executed (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). The possessed item information including the item information is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 48, an example is shown in which the “defeat rate? UP” item is acquired. In this case, the “defeat rate UP” item, the “defeat rate small UP” item, and the “defeat rate? UP” item are possessed. The information you are sending is sent. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the update of the display item are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). In the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state, an effect for the acquired item is executed regardless of whether the possessed item and the display item are in a mismatch state (Yes in step S3321 in FIG. 29). In the example of FIG. 48, the effect of acquiring the “destruction rate? UP” item is executed. This is different from the item acquisition effect in the case where the possessed item and the display item do not match in the normal state (for example, FIG. 42). In the example of FIG. 48, it is shown that a “destruction rate? UP” item has been added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 48, there are an item “UP during the destruction rate” and an item “Destroy rate? UP” as possessed items and an item use effect in the confrontation state in a state where the item “Destroy rate? UP” is displayed. Be executed. This item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the “defeat rate? UP” item is displayed, an effect of deleting all the “defeat rate UP” items and displaying the probability of defeating the enemy character (defeat rate) is executed (FIG. 35). (D) to (f), lower half of FIG. 48). In addition, since the defeat rate displayed at this time is derived by the “defeat rate UP” item that the player has, the “defeat rate UP” item and “defeat rate small UP” item that are not displayed here are also reflected. The defeat rate is obtained (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 48 shows an example in which 6% is added to each of the “destruction rate UP” items to the initial value of the defeat rate of 50%, resulting in a total defeat rate of 68%.

[Handling of item addition in case of power failure and power recovery (8)]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 49, an operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 do not match will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery has occurred in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Although the operation described above has been described, a similar operation occurs for information on possessed items. Specifically, the information of the possessed items managed by the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power interruption, but the information of the display items in the first sub-control unit 400 is cleared, and the possessed items of the main control unit are cleared. And the display items of the first sub-control unit 400 do not match. In FIG. 49, as a result of power interruption and power recovery in the state of possessing the “defeat one” item and in the state where this item is displayed, the main control unit 300 has the possession information of the “defeat one” item, but An example in which no item is displayed (there is no display item) is shown. In addition, while 130 is maintained as the total point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure, the display point of the first sub-control unit 400 is 0 after the power failure. ing.

  In the example of FIG. 49, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state via the aura state. In the first game in this confrontation state, if the total points remain (135 in the example of FIG. 49) in the main control unit 300, a process of acquiring an item is executed (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). The possessed item information including the item information is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 49, an example is shown in which the “defeat rate? UP” item is acquired, and in this case, information that has the “one defeat rate” item and the “defeat rate? UP” item is transmitted. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the update of the display item are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). In the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state, an effect for the acquired item is executed regardless of whether the possessed item and the display item are in a mismatch state (Yes in step S3321 in FIG. 29). In the example of FIG. 49, the effect of acquiring the “defeat rate? UP” item is executed. This is different from the item acquisition effect in the case where the possessed item and the display item do not match in the normal state (for example, FIG. 42). In the example of FIG. 49, it is shown that the “defeat rate? UP” item has been added as a display item.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 49, the item use effect in the confrontation state is executed in a state where there are a “defeat rate? UP” item as possessed items and a “defeat rate? UP” item as display items. Is done. This item use effect is executed when the “defeat rate UP” item is displayed (step S3215 in FIG. 28). Here, since the “defeat rate? UP” item is displayed, an effect of deleting all the “defeat rate UP” items and displaying the probability of defeating the enemy character (defeat rate) is executed (FIG. 35). (D)-(f), lower half of FIG. 49). Note that the defeat rate displayed at this time is derived based on the “defeat rate UP” item possessed (step S1615 in FIG. 17). FIG. 49 shows an example in which a defeat rate of 50%, which is the initial value of the defeat rate, is added to 6% for one item of the “defeat rate UP”, resulting in a total defeat rate of 56%. In this example, since the player has the “defeat one” item, the victory of the hero character is determined in the first battle of the subsequent confrontation effect (right side in FIG. 49).

[Handling of item addition in case of power failure and power recovery (9)]
Hereinafter, the operation performed when the effect states of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 do not match will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a view illustrating an operation example in the case where power failure and power recovery occurs in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the examples of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when the power failure is restored, the state of the main control unit 300 returns to the state before the power failure, while the display point is cleared in the first sub-control unit 400. Has been described. In the example of FIG. 50 as well, 130 is maintained as the total point of the main control unit 300 before and after the power failure and power recovery, while the display point of the first sub control unit 400 becomes 0 after the power failure and power recovery. Is shown. In this example, no item is possessed at the time of power failure.

  In the example of FIG. 50, it is shown that the effect state has subsequently shifted to the confrontation state via the aura state. In the first game in this confrontation state, if the total points remain (130 in the example of FIG. 50) in the main control unit 300, a process of acquiring an item is executed (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). The possessed item information including the item information is transmitted (step S1323 in FIG. 13A). In the example of FIG. 50, an example in which the “one defeat” item is acquired is shown, and in this case, information having the “one defeat” item is transmitted. In the first sub-control unit 400, the item acquisition effect and the update of the display item are executed based on this information (step S3207 in FIG. 28). However, a configuration is adopted in which the item acquisition effect in this confrontation state is not executed when the display point is 0 (No in step S3205 in FIG. 28). In the example of FIG. 50, it is shown that the “defeat one” item has been acquired, but is not displayed.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 50, there is a “defeat one” item as the possessed item, but there is no display item, so the item use effect in the confrontation state is not executed, and the confrontation effect starts. In the example of FIG. 50, it is shown that the first battle of the battle effect is executed in the second game in the battle state. In this example, since the player has the “defeat one” item, the victory of the protagonist character is determined in the first battle of the subsequent confrontation effect.

[Features of this embodiment and other possible configurations (1)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment adopts a configuration in which a cumulative point is acquired with the progress of a game, an item is acquired according to the accumulated point, and an item acquisition effect is executed at that time. When the item is used, it is easy to shift to the AT state which is advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved depending on the degree of acquisition of the total points. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the cumulative points increase (count up) as the game progresses. For example, items are acquired by subtracting (counting down) from 1000 points to 0 points. A possible configuration may be adopted, and the point update is not limited to the addition. Also, the initial value and the target value can be set as appropriate. That is, any value may be used as long as the value of the provided counter is updated in a direction approaching the target value.

  Further, what is obtained when the points reach the target value may be such that an advantageous state is brought to the player like the item of the present embodiment, or information about the gaming table may be obtained. Some effects may be performed, such as the item acquisition effect of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a display point is provided in the first sub-control unit 400 so that the display point is updated to the same value as the total point, and the value of the display point is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Thus, the configuration of indirectly displaying the value of the accumulated points is adopted. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the initial value and the update amount are the same as the cumulative points for the display points, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the display points can be updated to the same values as the cumulative points. Any configuration may be used. The display point is managed by the first sub-control unit 400, and is cleared to the initial value (0) when the power is restored. On the other hand, the accumulated points are managed by the main control unit 300, and the value is maintained even when the power failure and power recovery occurs (except in the case where reset processing is involved). Due to this difference in operation, the total points do not match the display points when the power is restored (the value of the total points differs from the value displayed on the effect image display device 157). However, since the acquisition of the items is based on the accumulated points, the items may be acquired even when the points (display points) displayed on the effect image display device 157 are less than 1,000. When a certain condition (power interruption and power recovery in this embodiment) is established as in this configuration, the displayed points (display points) are obtained by adopting a configuration in which the accumulated points and the display points do not match. Can be expected to occur, such as when an item is acquired, even when is less (or more) than the target value.

  Note that, in the above description, the case where the value of the accumulated points is maintained even when the power failure has been restored has been described. Is pressed and the setting is changed). In this case, the value of the accumulated points is cleared to the initial value (0) after the power failure and power recovery (step S1009 in FIG. 10 and step S1101 in FIG. 11). . In this case, the accumulated points and the displayed points are in the same state even when the power is restored. That is, as the state after the power interruption and power recovery, there are a state in which the accumulated points match the display points (with reset processing) and a state in which they do not match (without reset processing). For this reason, for example, when the power outage and power recovery occur at all the game consoles in the store due to the closing and opening of the store, the state of the gaming table can be changed, and the player can grasp the state of the gaming table. Can be made difficult. In addition, as a state after a power failure and a power recovery in the case where the reset process is involved, a configuration in which the initial value of the display point is different from the initial value of the cumulative point (for example, the initial value of the display point is randomly determined, Alternatively, a value obtained by adding a predetermined value to the initial value of the accumulated points may be used as the initial value. In this case, the cumulative points and the display points are in a state of mismatching in both cases with and without the reset process, so that it is difficult for the player to grasp the state of the gaming table.

  In the present embodiment, the update amount of the total points when the production state is the point specialization A state, the point specialization B state, or the precursor state is larger than the update amount of the total points when the production state is the normal state. (FIG. 20B). It is not always necessary to adopt such a configuration in which the amount of update of the accumulated points differs according to the state, but by providing such a state, the game becomes sharp and the interest of the game is improved, Even in a state where the number of points is small, if the amount of update is large, the player may be expected to continue the game enthusiastically.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if a power interruption and power recovery occurs when the production state is the point specialization A state, the normal state of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 are in a disagreement state. The point and the update amount of the display point are different (step S3105 in FIG. 27A, FIG. 40, FIG. 41). In this case, although it seems to be disadvantageous to the player due to a change in the update amount of the displayed point (display point), it is actually in a state advantageous to the player. As described above, when the power interruption and power recovery occurs in a state in which it is advantageous for the player to update the accumulated points and the display points, the update amount of the points (display points) displayed after the power recovery is changed to the value before the power interruption. By doing so, it is possible to hide the state that is actually advantageous to the player. In addition, it is possible to make a player who knows this configuration expect that even if it is seemingly disadvantageous, the player is actually in an advantageous state. Note that, in the present embodiment, the above-described operation is performed when the power failure and power recovery occurs in the point specialization A state. The above operation may be performed when the power is restored in the power failure state (B state). Further, in the present embodiment, when a power failure and power recovery occurs in the point specialization A state, the background of the normal state instead of the background of the point specialization A state is displayed, which is actually advantageous to the player. The effect of hiding the state in which the user is in the state is further enhanced (step S3009 in FIG. 26).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the set value is changed, a configuration is adopted in which the state changes from the initial state to the point specialization A state and then to the normal state. In other words, the configuration is such that the updated amount of the accumulated points becomes advantageous before the player becomes disadvantageous after the setting change. In this case, if the setting is left as it is after the setting change, there is a possibility that the player who has seen that the point specialization A state is in effect will know whether or not the setting has been changed. However, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of power interruption and recovery at the point of transition to the point specialization A state can make it difficult to determine whether there is a setting change.

[Features of this embodiment and other possible configurations (2)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment employs a configuration in which a cumulative point is acquired with the progress of a game, and when an item is acquired according to the cumulative point, an item acquisition effect is executed and the item is displayed. In using the items, a configuration for executing an item use effect using the displayed items is adopted. When an item is used, it is easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player, so that it is possible to expect the acquisition of the item and improve the interest of the game. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which items are acquired according to the accumulated points is adopted.However, for example, a lottery for acquiring items in a game or an item lottery in accordance with an internal winning combination is performed. The conditions for obtaining the items are not limited. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is adopted in which the use of the item makes it easy to shift to the AT state which is advantageous to the player. However, the effect of this item provides a state advantageous to the player. May be provided, or information on the gaming table may be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the information of the item displayed in the first sub-control unit 400 is managed, and this information is updated to the same information as the information of the possessed item managed in the main control unit 300. At the same time, by displaying the information of the displayed item on the effect image display device 157, the state of the possessed item is indirectly displayed. In the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which information of all possessed items is transmitted to make the information of the displayed item the same as the information of the possessed item. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the information is displayed. Any configuration is possible as long as the item information can be updated to the same information as the possessed item information.

  The displayed item information is cleared when the power failure occurs, but the information on the possessed items is maintained even before the power failure occurs (except for the case involving reset processing). ). By this operation, the possessed item is not displayed on the effect image display device 157 when the power is restored. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable if the item use effect is executed in spite of the fact that there is information on possessed items. In the present embodiment, an item use effect can be executed without discomfort by redisplaying items that are no longer displayed when a new item is acquired in the normal state (FIGS. 42 to 45). Note that the redisplay timing is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, but if the timing of the item use effect is predetermined, it may be earlier than this. In any case, any configuration may be used as long as the item displayed before the power failure is redisplayed between the time the power is restored and the time the item use effect is executed. If there is more than one item that is not displayed due to a power outage, a smaller number of items are subject to one redisplay, so that many items can be redisplayed at once. It is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity caused by the display (FIG. 44). Also, as in the present embodiment, by determining the content to be displayed in the item use effect and the degree of advantage (defeat rate) to the player based on the possessed items, some of the possessed items are not displayed. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  In the present embodiment, the “defeat rate UP” item is a target of redisplay, while the “one defeat” item is not a target of redisplay. As described above, a display target and a display target may be provided, and a configuration in which items are uniformly displayed again may be employed. Further, in the present embodiment, while the item to be redisplayed is set as the target of the item use effect, the item not to be redisplayed is not set as the target of the item use effect. In this configuration, by redisplaying the item that is the target of the item use effect, it may be possible to reduce the sense of incongruity.

  Note that, by redisplaying the items that are no longer displayed due to the power interruption at the timing of the item acquisition effect as in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult for the user to feel uncomfortable when redisplaying. Also, by storing the information about the acquired item, it may be possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

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

[Features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations (3)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment employs a configuration in which a cumulative point is acquired with the progress of a game, and when an item is acquired according to the cumulative point, an item acquisition effect is executed and the item is displayed. In using the items, a configuration for executing an item use effect using the displayed items is adopted. When an item is used, it is easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player, so that it is possible to expect the acquisition of the item and improve the interest of the game. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which items are acquired according to the accumulated points is adopted.However, for example, a lottery for acquiring items in a game or an item lottery in accordance with an internal winning combination is performed. The conditions for obtaining the items are not limited. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is adopted in which the use of the item makes it easy to shift to the AT state which is advantageous to the player. However, the effect of this item provides a state advantageous to the player. May be provided, or information on the gaming table may be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the information of the item displayed in the first sub-control unit 400 is managed, and this information is updated to the same information as the information of the possessed item managed in the main control unit 300. At the same time, by displaying the information of the displayed item on the effect image display device 157, the state of the possessed item is indirectly displayed. In the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which information of all possessed items is transmitted to make the information of the displayed item the same as the information of the possessed item. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the information is displayed. Any configuration is possible as long as the item information can be updated to the same information as the possessed item information.

  The displayed item information is cleared when the power failure occurs, but the information on the possessed items is maintained even before the power failure occurs (except for the case involving reset processing). ). By this operation, the possessed item is not displayed on the effect image display device 157 when the power is restored. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable if the item use effect is executed in spite of the fact that there is information on possessed items. In the present embodiment, an opportunity to acquire a new item in the first game in the confrontation state is provided, and a configuration in which an item used for an item use effect is displayed is adopted (step S1315 in FIG. 13A). With this configuration, it is possible to bring about a state in which the user does not feel uncomfortable even if the item use effect is executed thereafter (FIGS. 47 to 49).

  In the present embodiment, the types of items that can be acquired in the confrontation state are different from the types of items that can be acquired in the normal state. Therefore, when an item that is not displayed in the confrontation state is displayed again, a sense of incongruity may occur. There is. For this reason, the items indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect in the confrontation state are intended for items acquired in the confrontation state, not for items that are no longer displayed due to power failure and power recovery. Note that the timing of the item acquisition and the item acquisition effect is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. However, if the timing of the item use effect is predetermined, it may be earlier than this. In any case, after the power is restored, the item that was displayed before the power failure disappears and before the item use effect is executed, the item acquisition effect is executed for the newly acquired item and the item is Any configuration may be used as long as it is displayed. Note that in the present embodiment, regardless of the number of items that are not displayed due to a power interruption, the number of items that can be acquired in the confrontation state and the number of items that are displayed by this are one. With this configuration, when there are a plurality of items that are not displayed, a smaller number of items are newly displayed. If items are acquired or displayed in accordance with the number of items that are not displayed, there is a possibility that the profit of the player may not be balanced or a sense of incongruity may occur. For the purpose of performing an item use effect without discomfort, it is preferable that the number of newly displayed items is smaller than the number of items that are not displayed as in the present embodiment. Also, as in the present embodiment, by determining the content to be displayed in the item use effect and the degree of advantage (defeat rate) to the player based on the possessed items, some of the possessed items are not displayed. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

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

  In addition, between the time when the item displayed before the power failure is not displayed due to the power restoration and the time when the item use effect is executed, the item acquisition effect is executed for the newly acquired item and the item is displayed. In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which an item of the same type as the item displayed before the power interruption is newly acquired. As a specific example, a configuration may be adopted in which, when the “defeat rate small UP” item is no longer displayed, a new “defeat rate UP” item is acquired.

[Features of this embodiment and other possible configurations (4)]
The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment employs a configuration in which a cumulative point is acquired with the progress of a game, and when an item is acquired according to the cumulative point, an item acquisition effect is executed and the item is displayed. When an item is acquired, it is easy to shift to an AT state that is advantageous to the player, so that it is possible to expect the acquisition of the item and improve the interest of the game. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the cumulative points increase (count up) as the game progresses. For example, items are acquired by subtracting (counting down) from 1000 points to 0 points. A possible configuration may be adopted, and the point update is not limited to the addition. Also, the initial value and the target value can be set as appropriate. That is, any value may be used as long as the value of the provided counter is updated in a direction approaching the target value. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which items are acquired according to the accumulated points is employed, but, for example, a lottery for acquiring items in a game or an item lottery in accordance with an internal winning combination is performed. The conditions for obtaining the items are not limited. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is adopted in which the use of the item makes it easy to shift to the AT state which is advantageous to the player. However, the effect of this item provides a state advantageous to the player. May be provided, or information on the gaming table may be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, a display point is provided in the first sub-control unit 400 so that the display point is updated to the same value as the total point, and the value of the display point is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Thus, the configuration of indirectly displaying the value of the accumulated points is adopted. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the initial value and the update amount are the same as the cumulative points for the display points, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the display points can be updated to the same values as the cumulative points. Any configuration may be used. The display point is managed by the first sub-control unit 400, and is cleared to the initial value (0) when the power is restored. On the other hand, the accumulated points are managed by the main control unit 300, and the value is maintained even when the power failure and power recovery occurs (except in the case where reset processing is involved). Due to this difference in operation, the total points do not match the display points when the power is restored (the value of the total points differs from the value displayed on the effect image display device 157). However, since the acquisition of the items is based on the accumulated points, the items may be acquired even when the points (display points) displayed on the effect image display device 157 are less than 1,000. Here, when the display point is 0, an item acquisition effect is not executed when an item is acquired (FIG. 50). By providing a case where the item acquisition effect is executed when the item is acquired and a case where the item acquisition effect is not executed as in this configuration, even if the item acquisition effect is not executed, it is possible to acquire the item. Can be expected.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, on the condition that the display point is 0, an item acquisition effect is not executed even when an item is acquired. Even if the display point is 0, an uncomfortable feeling may occur if an item acquisition effect is performed. However, as in the configuration of the present embodiment, by determining whether or not to execute the item acquisition effect according to some displayed value, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity. Further, the case where the display point is 0 means that the value of the display point has not changed after the power failure and power recovery. In such a case, by not executing the item acquisition effect, the sense of incongruity is less likely to occur. May be able to.

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

  Note that a difference may be provided in the degree of advantage of the item to be acquired between the case where the item acquisition effect is executed and the case where the item acquisition effect is not executed when the item is acquired. For example, the configuration may be such that the acquired item is more advantageous when the item acquisition effect is not executed than when the item acquisition effect is executed. In the case of this configuration, the sense of expectation can be increased even when the item acquisition effect is not executed.

  Also, as in the present embodiment, by determining the content to be displayed in the item use effect and the degree of advantage (defeat rate) to the player based on the possessed items, some of the possessed items are not displayed. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

≪Other≫
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of a gaming table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and gaming balls (for example, pachinko balls) may be played. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a rocking ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like as a medium.

  In addition, the slot machine is a slot machine that operates on a portable terminal (smartphone, game machine) or a personal computer and only exchanges electronic data without using a medal, by a program that simulates an operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to a medal, and when the game medium is inserted, the computerized data is input from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). The payout of the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

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

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

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

Further, in the gaming table described above,
A state setting unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of setting a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a point specialization A state) different from the first state;
The second state is a state in which the update amount of the value of the first counter is more likely to be larger than the first state,
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
When power failure and power recovery occurs in the second state, the amount of update of the value of the first counter and the amount of update of the value of the second counter are different (for example, FIG. 27A). Step S3105, FIG. 40, FIG. 41),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means,
In the first state, it is possible to display a first background (for example, a background in a normal state of FIG. 31D),
In the second state, it is possible to display a second background (for example, the background of the point specialization A state in FIG. 31C).
When the power failure is restored in the second state, the first background is displayed. (For example, when the power failure is restored in the point specialization A state, the first background is displayed instead of the background of the point specialization A state. This is a means capable of displaying the background of the normal state, which can perform step S3009 in FIG. 26.
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
A priority setting unit (for example, main control unit 300) that can set any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage;
The state setting means,
When the set value is changed, the second state is set before the first state is set. (For example, when the set value is changed, the point-specified A state is changed from the initial state. From the normal state)
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
First updating means (for example, a first updating means (for example, for example) capable of updating the value of the first counter (for example, cumulative points) from an initial value (for example, 0) to a predetermined value (for example, 1000) in accordance with the progress of the game. , Main control unit 300),
A second updating unit (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) capable of updating the value of the second counter (for example, the display point) in accordance with the progress of the game;
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157) capable of displaying the value of the second counter;
A gaming table with
The display means,
A predetermined effect (for example, an item acquisition effect in a normal state) can be displayed based on the fact that the value of the first counter has reached the predetermined value,
The second updating means,
When the value of the first counter is updated, the value of the second counter is updated to the same value as the value of the first counter (for example, FIG. 39). There is a case where the value of the second counter is not updated to the same value as (for example, FIGS. 40 and 41).
The first updating means,
There may or may not be a reset process after a power interruption and power recovery (for example, a reset process is performed when the RAM clear button is pressed and the setting is changed).
When the reset process is performed after the power failure, the value of the first counter is set to the initial value. When the reset process is not performed after the power failure, the first counter before the power failure is set. (For example, when a reset process is involved, the cumulative point is set to 0 in step S1009 of FIG. 10 and step S1101 of FIG. 11).
The second updating means,
After the power failure is restored, the value of the second counter is set to the initial value or an initial value different from the initial value (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the display point to 0 after the power failure is restored). And the accumulated point and the displayed point match, or the initial value of the displayed point is made different from the initial value of the accumulated point so that the accumulated point and the displayed point do not match).
(See [Features of this embodiment and other possible configurations (1)]).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The second updating means,
After the power failure is restored, the value of the second counter is set to the initial value (for example, in the first sub-control unit 400, the display point becomes 0 after the power failure is restored).
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
A state setting unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of setting a first state (for example, a normal state) and a second state (for example, a point specialization A state) different from the first state;
The second state is a state in which the update amount of the value of the first counter is more likely to be larger than the first state,
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
When power failure and power recovery occurs in the second state, the amount of update of the value of the first counter and the amount of update of the value of the second counter are different (for example, FIG. 27A). Step S3105, FIG. 40, FIG. 41),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means,
In the first state, it is possible to display a first background (for example, a background in a normal state of FIG. 31D),
In the second state, it is possible to display a second background (for example, the background of the point specialization A state in FIG. 31C).
When the power failure is restored in the second state, the first background is displayed. (For example, when the power failure is restored in the point specialization A state, the first background is displayed instead of the background of the point specialization A state. This is a means capable of displaying the background of the normal state, which can perform step S3009 in FIG. 26.
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
A priority setting unit (for example, main control unit 300) that can set any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage;
The state setting means,
When the set value is changed, the second state is set before the first state is set. (For example, when the set value is changed, the point-specified A state is changed from the initial state. From the normal state)
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
A storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of storing information on the acquired items (for example, the “defeat rate UP” item and the “one defeat” item);
A gaming table with
The display means,
Based on the information on the acquisition of the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 33) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed,
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “defeat ratio small UP” item acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in FIG. 33 (f)),
Means for performing an item use effect using the displayed item (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f));
The storage means is means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when the power failure is restored (for example, in FIG. 42, the main control unit 300 holds the information before and after the power failure is restored). No change in item information),
The display means is a means for disabling the display of the item displayed before the power failure when the power failure is restored (for example, the “updating during defeat rate UP” displayed before the power failure in FIG. 42). ”Item is not in the display item column after the power failure)
The display means is a means capable of re-displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption from the time the power is restored to the time the item use effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 42, the item use effect is displayed. The item acquisition effect was executed before, and the "UP UP IN DESTRUCTION RATE" item that was displayed before the power interruption was added to the display item column again),
(See (2) regarding features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The items include items to be redisplayed by the display means (for example, “defeat rate UP” items) and items that are not to be redisplayed by the display means (for example, “one defeat item”). is there,
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
Items that are not to be redisplayed by the display means are items that are not used in the item use effect (for example, a “defeat one” item is not used in the item use effect),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means, after the power is restored, in the item acquisition effect that is executed until the item use effect is executed, the item is displayed after indicating that the item displayed before the power interruption is obtained. Can be displayed again (for example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect causes the “UP in defeat rate” item that was displayed before the power failure to be displayed again).
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect based on the information on the acquisition of a new item between the time the power is restored and the time the item use effect is executed, and displays the item acquisition effect before a power interruption in the item acquisition effect. Means that it is possible to re-display the item after indicating that the item has been acquired (for example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect is executed by acquiring the item “Small destruction rate UP” in FIG. 42) However, the "updating rate UP" item that was displayed before the power interruption is displayed again),
The storage means is a means capable of storing information on the new item (in FIG. 42, an item “small destruction rate UP” is added to a possession item column).
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
A storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of storing information on the acquired items (for example, the “defeat rate UP” item and the “one defeat” item);
A gaming table with
The display means,
Based on the information on the acquisition of the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 33) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed,
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “defeat ratio small UP” item acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in FIG. 33 (f)),
Means for performing an item use effect using the displayed item (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f));
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when the power failure is restored (for example, in FIG. No change in item information),
The display means is a means for not displaying the item displayed before the power failure when the power failure is restored (for example, the two “destruction rates” displayed before the power failure in FIG. 44). Medium UP "item is not in the display item column after power interruption and power recovery),
The display means,
It is possible to re-display the item displayed before the power interruption before the item use effect is executed after the power is restored (for example, in FIG. 44, the item acquisition effect is performed before the item use effect. Executed, and one of the two “updating rates during destruction” items that were displayed before the power interruption has been added to the display item column again),
When there are a plurality of items that are not displayed due to a power interruption, a means for setting a smaller number of the items than the number to be displayed once (for example, in FIG. One of the two "UPS in Destruction Rate" items that were displayed on
(See (2) regarding features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The items include items to be redisplayed by the display means (for example, “defeat rate UP” items) and items that are not to be redisplayed by the display means (for example, “one defeat item”). is there,
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
Items that are not to be redisplayed by the display means are items that are not used in the item use effect (for example, a “defeat one” item is not used in the item use effect),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means, after the power is restored, in the item acquisition effect that is executed until the item use effect is executed, the item is displayed after indicating that the item displayed before the power interruption is obtained. (For example, in FIG. 44, the item acquisition effect displays the “updating rate during defeat” item that was displayed before the power interruption in FIG. 44).
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect based on the information on the acquisition of a new item between the time the power is restored and the time the item use effect is executed, and displays the item acquisition effect before a power interruption in the item acquisition effect. Means that it is possible to re-display the item after indicating that the item has been acquired (for example, in FIG. 44, the item acquisition effect is executed by acquiring the item “Small destruction rate UP” in FIG. 44) However, the "updating rate UP" item that was displayed before the power interruption is displayed again),
The storage means is a means capable of storing information on the new item (in FIG. 44, an item “small destruction rate UP” is added to the possession item column).
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
A storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of storing information on the acquired items (for example, the “defeat rate UP” item and the “one defeat” item);
A gaming table with
The display means,
Based on the information on the acquisition of the item, an item acquisition effect (for example, FIG. 33) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed,
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “defeat ratio small UP” item acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in FIG. 33 (f)),
Means that can execute an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) indicating an advantage to a privilege (for example, ease of transition to an AT state) using the displayed item. And
The storage means is means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when the power failure is restored (for example, in FIG. 42, the main control unit 300 holds the information before and after the power failure is restored). No change in item information),
The display means is a means for disabling the display of the item displayed before the power failure when the power failure is restored (for example, the “updating during defeat rate UP” displayed before the power failure in FIG. 42). ”Item is not in the display item column after the power failure)
The display means is a means capable of re-displaying the item displayed before the power interruption from the time of power recovery to the time of executing the item use effect (for example, in FIG. 42, the item use effect is displayed. The item acquisition effect was executed before, and the "UP UP IN DESTRUCTION RATE" item that was displayed before the power interruption was added to the display item column again),
The advantage is derived based on the information of the item stored in the storage unit (for example, the advantage (destruction rate) regarding the AT shift is determined based on the possessed item),
(See (2) regarding features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The items include items to be redisplayed by the display means (for example, “defeat rate UP” items) and items that are not to be redisplayed by the display means (for example, “one defeat item”). is there,
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
Items that are not to be redisplayed by the display means are items that are not used in the item use effect (for example, a “defeat one” item is not used in the item use effect),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means, after the power is restored, in the item acquisition effect that is executed until the item use effect is executed, the item is displayed after indicating that the item displayed before the power interruption is obtained. Can be displayed again (for example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect causes the “UP in defeat rate” item that was displayed before the power failure to be displayed again).
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect based on the information on the acquisition of a new item between the time the power is restored and the time the item use effect is executed, and displays the item acquisition effect before a power interruption in the item acquisition effect. Means that it is possible to re-display the item after indicating that the item has been acquired (for example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect is executed by acquiring the item “Small destruction rate UP” in FIG. 42) However, the "updating rate UP" item that was displayed before the power interruption is displayed again),
The storage means is a means capable of storing information on the new item (in FIG. 42, an item “small destruction rate UP” is added to a possession item column).
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
A storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of storing information on the acquired items (for example, the “defeat rate UP” item and the “one defeat” item);
A gaming table with
The display means,
An item acquisition effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (b) and (c)) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed based on the information on acquiring the item,
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “destruction rate? UP” item acquired in FIG. 35 (c) is displayed in FIG. 35 (d)).
Means for performing an item use effect using the displayed item (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f));
The storage means is means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when the power failure is restored (for example, in FIG. 47, the main control unit 300 has the information before and after the power failure is restored). No change in item information),
The display means is a means for disabling the display of the item displayed before the power failure when the power failure is restored (for example, the "updating rate during UP" displayed before the power failure in FIG. 47). ”Item is not in the display item column after the power failure)
The display means indicates that the new item that is different from the non-displayed item has been obtained during a period from when the item is not displayed due to power restoration to when the item use effect is performed. This is a means that can execute an item acquisition effect and display the item (for example, in FIG. 47, an item acquisition effect indicating that an “defeat rate? UP” item was acquired before the item use effect is executed, and The "destruction rate? UP" item has been added to the display item column instead of the "defeat rate UP" item that was previously displayed),
(See (3) for features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The items include items to be used in the item use production (for example, “defeat rate UP” items) and items not to be used (for example, “one defeat item” items)
The display means is a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed during a period from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery to when the item use effect is executed, Means for executing the item acquisition effect indicating that the item to be used in the effect has been acquired and displaying the item (for example, in FIG. 47, before the item use effect, the item use effect target item An item acquisition effect indicating that the item “Defeat Rate? UP” was acquired is executed, and the “Defeat Rate? UP” item is displayed instead of the “Defeat Rate UP” item displayed before the power failure. ),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
In some cases, the item to be used in the item use effect may not be displayed due to the power interruption and power recovery (for example, in FIG. 47, the item use effect is targeted for “updating during defeat” in FIG. 47). Item is not visible),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means is a means capable of re-displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption from a state in which the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed (for example, In FIG. 42, an item acquisition effect (normal state) is performed before the item use effect, and the “UP UP IN DESTRUCTION RATE” item displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again).
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
A storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of storing information on the acquired items (for example, the “defeat rate UP” item and the “one defeat” item);
A gaming table with
The display means,
An item acquisition effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (b) and (c)) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed based on the information on acquiring the item,
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “destruction rate? UP” item acquired in FIG. 35 (c) is displayed in FIG. 35 (d)).
Means for performing an item use effect using the displayed item (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f));
The storage means is a means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when the power failure is restored (for example, in FIG. No change in item information),
The display means is a means for disabling the display of the item displayed before the power failure when the power failure is restored (for example, the "UP during defeat rate UP" displayed before the power failure in FIG. 48). "Item and" Destruction rate small UP "item are not in the display item column after power interruption and power recovery),
The display means is a new item that is different from the non-displayed item and is displayed during a period from a state in which a plurality of the items are not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is performed. Means for executing the item acquisition effect indicating that the number of the items less than the number of the unacquired items has been acquired, and displaying the item (for example, in FIG. An item acquisition effect that indicates that the item "rate? UP" has been acquired is executed, and the "defeat ratio? UP" item is displayed instead of the "defeat ratio UP" item or "defeat ratio small UP" item that was displayed before the power failure. Is added to the display item field),
(See (3) for features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The items include items to be used in the item use production (for example, “defeat rate UP” items) and items not to be used (for example, “one defeat item” items)
The display means is a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed during a period from when the plurality of items are not displayed due to power recovery to when the item use effect is performed, The item acquisition effect indicating that the item to be used in the item use effect has been acquired is executed, and the item can be displayed (for example, in FIG. 48, before the item use effect, An item acquisition effect that indicates that the target item “defeat rate? UP” has been obtained is executed, and instead of the “defeat rate UP” and “defeat rate small UP” items that were displayed before the power failure, “ Item has been added to the display item column),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
In some cases, the item to be used in the item use effect may not be displayed due to the power interruption and power recovery (for example, in FIG. 48, the item use effect is applied to the “UP during the defeat rate” after the power interruption and power recovery). Items and "Small Destruction Rate UP" items are not displayed),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display unit is a unit capable of redisplaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption from a state in which a plurality of the items are not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is performed. (For example, in FIG. 42, the item acquisition effect (normal state) is executed before the item use effect, and the “updating rate UP” item displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again).
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
A storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of storing information on the acquired items (for example, the “defeat rate UP” item and the “one defeat” item);
A gaming table with
The display means,
An item acquisition effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (b) and (c)) indicating that the item has been acquired can be executed based on the information on acquiring the item,
The item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect can be displayed (for example, the “destruction rate? UP” item acquired in FIG. 35 (c) is displayed in FIG. 35 (d)).
Means capable of executing an item use effect (for example, FIGS. 35 (d) to (f)) indicating an advantage for a privilege (for example, ease of transition to an AT state) using the displayed item. And
The storage means is means for maintaining the state in which the information of the item before the power failure is stored when the power failure is restored (for example, in FIG. 47, the main control unit 300 has the information before and after the power failure is restored). No change in item information),
The display means is a means for disabling the display of the item displayed before the power failure when the power failure is restored (for example, the "updating rate during UP" displayed before the power failure in FIG. 47). ”Item is not in the display item column after the power failure)
The display means indicates that the new item that is different from the non-displayed item has been acquired during a period from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery to when the item use effect is performed. This is a means capable of executing an item acquisition effect and displaying the item (for example, in FIG. 47, an item acquisition effect indicating that an “defeat rate? UP” item was acquired before the item use effect is executed, and The "destruction rate? UP" item has been added to the display item column instead of the "defeat rate UP" item that was previously displayed),
The advantage is derived based on the information of the item stored in the storage unit (for example, the advantage (destruction rate) regarding the AT shift is determined based on the possessed item),
(See (3) for features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The items include items to be used in the item use production (for example, “defeat rate UP” items) and items not to be used (for example, “one defeat item” items)
The display means is a new item that is different from the item that is not displayed during a period from when the item is not displayed due to power recovery to when the item use effect is executed, Means for executing the item acquisition effect indicating that the item to be used in the effect has been acquired and displaying the item (for example, in FIG. 47, before the item use effect, the item use effect target item An item acquisition effect indicating that the item “Defeat Rate? UP” was acquired is executed, and the “Defeat Rate? UP” item is displayed instead of the “Defeat Rate UP” item displayed before the power failure. ),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
In some cases, the item to be used in the item use effect may not be displayed due to the power interruption and power recovery (for example, in FIG. 47, the item use effect is targeted for “updating during defeat” in FIG. 47). Item is not visible),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means is a means capable of re-displaying the item that was displayed before the power interruption from a state in which the item is not displayed due to power recovery until the item use effect is executed (for example, In FIG. 42, an item acquisition effect (normal state) is performed before the item use effect, and the “UP UP IN DESTRUCTION RATE” item displayed before the power interruption is added to the display item column again).
A gaming table is described.

In the above description,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157);
A storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of storing information on the acquired items (for example, the “defeat rate UP” item and the “one defeat” item);
A gaming table with
The display means, when the storage means stores the information of the acquired item, a means to execute an item acquisition effect indicating that the item has been acquired, or a means that may not execute the item acquisition effect Yes (for example, in FIG. 39 and the like, an item acquisition effect is executed when a possessed item is added, but in FIG. 50, an item acquisition effect is not executed even if an “defeat one” item is acquired).
The display means is a means capable of displaying the item indicated to have been acquired in the item acquisition effect (for example, the item “small destruction rate UP” acquired in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in FIG. 33 (f)). 35, and the “destruction rate? UP” item acquired in FIG. 35 (c) is displayed in FIG. 35 (d)).
(See (4) for features of the present embodiment and other possible configurations).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
First updating means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of updating the value of the first counter (for example, cumulative points) in a direction approaching a predetermined value (for example, 1000) in accordance with the progress of the game;
A second updating unit (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) capable of updating the value of the second counter (for example, the display point) in accordance with the progress of the game;
With
The storage unit is a unit that stores the information of the item based on the value of the first counter (for example, when the total point becomes 1000 or when the total point is not 0 in the confrontation state, the item is stored in the storage unit). Can be obtained),
The value of the second counter may be the same as the value of the first counter (for example, FIG. 39),
The value of the second counter may be different from the value of the first counter after power failure and power recovery (for example, FIG. 40).
The display means is a means capable of displaying the value of the second counter (for example, a display point is shown at the lower left of the effect image display device 157 in FIG. 31 and the like),
The display unit is a unit that may not execute the item acquisition effect according to the value of the second counter when the storage unit stores the acquired information on the item (for example, FIG. 50). In the case where the display point is 0, the item acquisition effect is not executed, and the determination in Step S3205 in FIG. 28 is No, and Step S3207 is not executed.)
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The display means is means for not performing the item acquisition effect unless the value of the second counter has changed after power recovery (for example, in FIG. 50, the display point is in a state where the display point is 0 after power failure and power recovery). Item acquisition effect is not executed as it is),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The storage unit is a unit that may store information of the item obtained based on the number of elapsed games (for example, an item may be obtained in a first game in a confrontation state in which transition is performed based on the number of elapsed games). ),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The item stored by the storage means when the item acquisition effect is not executed may be more advantageous to the player than the item stored by the storage device when the item acquisition effect is executed (for example, item acquisition). A configuration in which there is a difference in the advantage of the item to be obtained between when the effect is performed and when it is not performed),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
A privilege lottery unit capable of executing a lottery relating to a privilege based on the item stored in the storage unit (for example, the main control unit 300 performs a lottery transition to the AT state using the possessed item);
A gaming table is described.

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

Claims (2)

Display means;
Storage means capable of storing information of the acquired item;
A gaming table with
The display means,
Based on the acquired information of the item, you can perform the item acquisition effect indicating that acquired the item,
Can display items that it acquired by the item acquisition effect was shown,
A viable items use effect of using luer item is display means,
Said storage means, when the power interruption power recovery occurs interruption previous item (hereinafter, referred to as. "First item") is a means for maintaining a state in which information is stored in,
The display unit is a unit that is in a state where the first item that was displayed before the power interruption is not displayed when the power interruption and power recovery occurs,
The display means executes the item acquisition effect on the basis of information on acquisition of a new item (hereinafter, referred to as a “second item”) during a period from power recovery to execution of the item use effect . and, Ri means der capable of re-displaying said first item after and acquired the first item in the item acquired effect,
The storage means is means capable of storing information of the second item,
A gaming table characterized by the following.   The gaming table according to claim 1,
  The first item may be different from the second item,
  The first item may be the same as the second item,
  A gaming table characterized by the following.