JP6716325B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified.

As this type of slot machine, a game control means for controlling a game and a production control means for controlling an effect are provided, and a notification means controlled by the game control means side informs an operation mode advantageous to a player. There is a proposal to do so (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5770922

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when an electric power interruption occurs while the game control means is informing the advantageous operation mode, the advantageous operation mode is notified even after the power interruption is restored. However, if the stop operation is validated after the return of the power interruption and before the notification of the advantageous operation mode is returned, the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode different from the notified advantageous operation mode. There is.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of preventing a player from operating in an operation mode different from the notified operation mode. And

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A game control means for controlling the game,
Production control means for performing production based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
Derivation operation means that the player operates to derive the display result,
First display means which is controlled by the game control means and can display predetermined contents,
Second display means controlled by the effect control means,
Equipped with
The game control means,
Before the display result is derived, a predetermination means for determining the display result that is allowed to be derived,
While performing control to display the predetermined content on the first display means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result of any type, a game is played according to the type of the specific determination result. First display control means capable of performing control to display on the first display means operation mode information corresponding to an operation mode that is advantageous to the user as display content different from the predetermined content,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is any type of specific determination result, it is identified that the specific determination result is of any type, but the type of the specific determination result is identified. And first control information transmitting means capable of transmitting to the effect control means first control information in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is not specified according to the type of the specific determination result,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is any type of specific determination result, the second control information capable of identifying an operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of specific determination result is produced. Second control information transmitting means capable of transmitting to the control means,
Derivation operation enabling means for activating the operation of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display section is started,
Including,
The first control information transmitting means may or may not display the operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result on the first display means. Send control information,
The second control information transmitting means transmits the second control information when the operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result is not displayed on the first display means. Instead, when the operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result is displayed on the first display means, the second control information is transmitted,
When the production control means receives the second control information, the production control means outputs operation mode information corresponding to an operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result specified from the second control information. A second display control means capable of controlling the display on the two display means;
The derivation operation validation means, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation manipulation means is enabled, the validation condition is established again after the power supply is restarted. Until the operation of the derivation operation means is not validated,
After the power supply is stopped, the first display control means is in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the control for displaying the operation mode information on the first display means is being performed. When the power supply is restarted, the control for displaying the operation mode information on the first display means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means being validated.
It is characterized by
The slot machine of Means 1 of the present invention,
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping variable display of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A game control means (main control section 41) for controlling the game,
Production control means (sub-control unit 91) for performing production based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
Display means (game auxiliary display 12) capable of displaying predetermined contents (medal payout number, error code),
Equipped with
The game control means (main control unit 41),
Derivation operation enabling means for activating the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is started,
Display control means for performing display control of the display means (game auxiliary display 12),
Including,
The display control means displays operation mode information (navi number) capable of identifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means, which is advantageous for the player, as display content different from the predetermined content (medal payout number), and the display means (game assistance). It can be displayed on the display 12),
The derivation operation validation unit is re-validated after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation unit is enabled. Do not activate the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means until the condition is satisfied,
The display control means performs control (navi notification) to display operation mode information (navi number) on the display means (game auxiliary display 12) while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state that the display means (game auxiliary display 12) is operated at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled. It is characterized by restarting control (navi notification) to display information (navi number).
According to this feature, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, the period until the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. Since the operation of the derivation operation means is not validated in (1), it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation in which it is unknown whether the normal rotation is performed after the power supply is restarted.
In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation unit is enabled and the control for displaying the operation mode information on the display unit is performed. Since the control for displaying the operation mode information on the display means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the operation means being activated, the player mistakenly operates the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information is being displayed. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode recognized by.
Further, when the operation mode information is displayed on the display means which is directly controlled by the game control means side, the operation mode information is displayed by using the display means for displaying the predetermined content, so that a predetermined display means is not provided. Both the content and the operation mode information can be displayed.

In the meantime, the operation mode of the derivation operation means in the means 1 is an operation mode of operating at any operation timing among a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any operation order of a plurality of operation orders, and The operation mode and the like by combination correspond.
In addition, an activation condition that the operation of the derivation operation means is validated after the variable display of the variable display unit is started in the means 1, and an operation that the operation of the derivation operation means is validated after the power supply is restarted The conversion condition may be the same condition or different conditions.

The slot machine of Means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to Means 1,
After the start of the game, the display control means operates the operation mode information (navi number) on the display means (game auxiliary display 12) at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means (stop operation) being activated. The feature is that control (navi notification) to display is started.
According to this feature, after the game is started, the control for displaying the operation mode information on the display means is started at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, so that the player displays the operation mode information. It is possible to prevent erroneous operation of the derivation operation means in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information is being operated.

The slot machine of Means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to Means 1 or 2,
The derivation operation validation means does not validate the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when a variation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation of the derivation operation means is validated,
The display control means operates the operation mode information (navi number) on the display means (game auxiliary display 12) even when a variation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled. ) Display control (navi notification) is continued.
According to this feature, after the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, when the variation abnormality is detected, the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled, while the control for displaying the operation mode information on the display means is continued. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from mistakenly operating the derivation operation means in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information is being displayed.

A slot machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The game control means (main control section 41) can transmit control information (pushing order command) capable of specifying operation mode information (navi number) to the effect control means (sub control section 91),
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is a notification effect (navigation effect) capable of specifying the operation mode identified by the operation mode information based on the control information (press order command) capable of specifying the operation mode information (navi number). It is characterized by being able to execute production.
According to this feature, it is possible to notify the operation mode identified by the operation mode information in the effect device controlled by the effect control means, and it is possible to enhance the effect of notifying the operation mode information.

A slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 4,
The game control means (main control section 41) controls to display operation mode information (navi number) on the display means (game auxiliary display 12) while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled ( When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the navigation notification is being performed, the operation mode information (navi number) is output at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is validated. Characteristic control information (push order command) is transmitted to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91).
According to this feature, the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the control for displaying the operation mode information on the display means is being performed. At this time, the control information capable of specifying the operation mode information is transmitted to the effect control means at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means being enabled. It becomes possible to start the notification effect before the operation is enabled, and in an operation mode other than the operation mode that is erroneously identified by the operation mode information without the player knowing that the operation mode information has been notified. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated.

A slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is provided with a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by stepping motors (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) driven by changing the excitation state. The reels are reeled (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are moved to display the variation.
The game control means includes an excitation state control means (main control section 41) for performing control to change the excitation state according to a control pattern (excitation pattern),
The excitation state control means supplies power in a state in which control is performed to change the excitation state according to a predetermined control pattern (excitation pattern, start pattern, constant speed pattern) for moving the reel in the control pattern (excitation pattern). When power supply is restarted after being stopped, start control to change the excitation state from the first excitation state in the start time control pattern (starting pattern) that starts reel movement in the control pattern (excitation pattern) It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the power supply to the slot machine is resumed after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the excitation state is changed according to the predetermined control pattern for moving the reel. In addition, instead of starting the control to change the excitation state from the continuation of the excitation state when the power supply in the predetermined control pattern is stopped, the reel is moved from the first excitation state in the start control pattern to the excitation state. Since the control for changing the state is started, the reel movement can be smoothly started even after the power supply is restarted.
The predetermined control pattern for moving the reel may include a start time control pattern for starting the movement of the reel.
Further, the start-time control pattern may be a control pattern for starting the movement of the reel toward the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern, or a variation mode different from the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern. It may be a control pattern for starting the movement of the reel toward.

A slot machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The variable display section is a reel (reel 2L, 2C) on which a plurality of types of identification information (design) that can be identified by a stepping motor (reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R) driven by changing the excitation state are arranged. , 2R) is moved and displayed.
The game control means,
When normal rotation is not detected when the activation condition is satisfied (when the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled) (steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position was detected without detecting the reel reference position) Rotation abnormality determination means (main control unit 41) for determining rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) when the number exceeds a predetermined number of steps),
When it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, restart control means (main control unit 41) that performs restart control for changing the excitation state according to a pattern (starting pattern) at the start of reel rotation,
When the power supply is stopped after the power supply is stopped while the activation condition is satisfied (when the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled), the excitation state is changed from the state when the power supply was stopped. Resuming means (main control section 41) for resuming the control to be changed,
Including,
The restart control means performs restart control even when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal (reel rotation abnormality) after the control for changing the excitation state is restarted by the restarting means.
The derivation operation validation means,
When it is determined that there is abnormal rotation (reel rotation abnormality) when the operation of the derivation operation means is valid (when reception of the stop operation is valid), restart is performed from when it is determined that there is abnormal rotation. After the control is performed, the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is not activated during the period until the activation condition (constant speed rotation and detection of the reel reference position) is satisfied,
After the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled (the state in which the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled), from the time when the power supply is restarted. , The normal rotation is detected (reel reference position detection), or it is determined that the rotation is abnormal (reel rotation abnormality) and restart control is performed, and then the activation condition (constant speed rotation and reel reference position detection) is It is characterized in that the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is not activated during the period until it is established.
According to this feature, when the rotation of the reel is started and the operation of the lead-out operation means is enabled and it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the restart control that changes the excitation state according to the pattern at the time of starting the rotation of the reel. Therefore, every time it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the progress of the game is not disabled, so that the game can be smoothly progressed. In addition, since the operation of the derivation operation means is not activated in the period from when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal to when the activation condition is satisfied after the restart control is performed, the display result is derived in a situation where the rotation is not normal. It is possible to prevent it.
Further, after the power supply is stopped with the operation of the derivation operation means enabled, when the power supply is restarted, the control for changing the excitation state from the state when the power supply was stopped is restarted. , If normal rotation is detected after that, it is possible to validate the operation of the derivation operation means from that time, so even if a momentary blackout occurs, if normal rotation is maintained, the game will be immediately played. It is possible to proceed.
Further, even if it is determined that the torque for rotating the reel is insufficient and the rotation is abnormal when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped with the operation of the derivation operation means being enabled, Since the restart control is performed and the progress of the game is not disabled, the game can be progressed smoothly. In such a case, the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled during the period from when the power supply is restarted to when the activation condition is satisfied after it is determined that the rotation is abnormal and restart control is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation in which it is unknown whether the normal rotation is performed after the power supply is restarted.

A slot machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The game control means,
Before the display result is derived, a pre-determination means (internal lottery) that determines the display result that is allowed to be derived,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination) to be notified (navi notification), advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player (advantageous stop to the player) Notification state control means for controlling a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which the order) is notified,
Specific control information for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) related to the determination result of the pre-determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91). Transmission means (internal winning command setting process),
Including,
The specific control information transmitting unit determines whether the determination result of the pre-determination unit (internal lottery) is a notification target result (notification target combination) regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmission unit is controlled to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed). ), specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the notification result but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous for the player) is given to the effect control means. The feature is that it is sent to the other party.
According to this feature, in the configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided, and the information regarding the determination result of the pre-determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, an advantageous operation is performed on the game control means side. While controlling the notification state in which the aspect is notified, the game control means, regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the notification state, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the notification target result, Since the specific control information that can specify that the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified is transmitted to the effect control means, regardless of whether the game control means controls the notification state in advance, the specific control information is used in advance. Since the advantageous operation mode according to the determination result of the determining unit is not specified, the process related to the transmission of the specific control information can be simplified, and the notification state is controlled even if the effect control unit side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified when there is no such operation.

A slot machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
The game control means,
Before the display result is derived, a pre-determination means (internal lottery) that determines the display result that is allowed to be derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting a different numerical value (winning number) for each determination result of the pre-determination means (internal lottery),
Predetermined control means for performing predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination) to be notified (navi notification), advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player (advantageous stop to the player) Notification state control means for controlling a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which the order) is notified,
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the pre-determining means (internal lottery) to the effect control means,
Including,
As a numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when a notification target result (report target combination) is obtained, continuous numerical values within a predetermined numerical range are assigned,
The specific control information transmitting means notifies at least when the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is in a predetermined numerical range in a state other than the notification state (a state where the navigation notification is executed). Specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the target result (notification target combination) but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous for the player) is the effect control means (sub-control unit). 91) is transmitted.
According to this feature, in the configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided, and the information regarding the determination result of the pre-determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, an advantageous operation is performed on the game control means side. While controlling the notification state in which the aspect is notified, the game control means can specify that the result is the notification target, at least when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the notification target result in a state other than the notification state. Since the specific control information that cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, regardless of whether or not the game control means controls the notification state, the specific control information indicates the determination result of the pre-determination means. Since the advantageous operation mode corresponding thereto is not specified, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified in the state where the effect control means side is not controlled to the notification state even if the effect control unit side is illicit. Further, as the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value within a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. Since it is possible to determine whether the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical value range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the specific control information.

Note that the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

FIG. 36 is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for explaining the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of special combination, and the technical matter related to the special combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of small winning combination, the symbol combination of small winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transition appearance, and the technical matter relevant to a transition appearance. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won depending on a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won depending on a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combinations. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combinations. It is a figure which shows the winning number and the transmission number of the special combination in the first internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the winning number and the transmission number of the general combination and the re-game combination in the second internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of internal winning command setting processing which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows the navigation number in the push order command which a main control part transmits. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a push order command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart showing the control contents of the winning determination command setting process performed by the main control unit. 9 is a timing chart for explaining a timing at which a stop operation validation condition is satisfied in reel rotation processing. 9 is a timing chart for explaining a timing at which a stop operation validation condition is satisfied in reel rotation processing. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the timing of establishment of a reel rotation error in the reel rotation processing. 6 is a timing chart for explaining a timing at which a stop operation enabling condition is satisfied in a reel rotation process after a recovery from power failure. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game auxiliary indicator. It is a figure which shows the alert aspect by a navigation alert. It is a figure which shows the modifications 1 and 2 of the alert aspect by a navigation alert. It is a figure which shows the alerting|reporting aspect by error alerting. It is a figure for explaining switching timing of a display mode of a game auxiliary indicator in a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary display before and after the power failure. It is a timing chart which shows the selection situation of the excitation pattern of the reel motor in control of a game. It is a figure for explaining switching timing of a display mode of a game auxiliary indicator at the time of an error occurrence. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of control about the control regarding the switching of the display mode of a game auxiliary display. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of control about the modification of the control regarding the change of the display mode of a game auxiliary indicator. FIG. 27 shows signals input/output between the slot machine and the test device.

A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a housing 1a having a front opening and a side of the housing 1a are provided. The front door 1b is rotatably supported at its end.

Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the transparent window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay a”, “replay b”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three tiers in the see-through window 3 provided substantially in the center of the front door 1b.

The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuous to the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as display results.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect reference positions for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side are provided. , Are provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently illuminated.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel which is transparent in the state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and through the transparent area 51b and the transparent window 3 corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a. As a result, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b is provided with a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a gaming value owned by the player). Using the MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum bet number out of the specified number of bet numbers determined according to the gaming state within that range, setting of medals and bet number stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated to settle the medals used for the above (return the medals used for setting the credits and the bet number), start switch 7 that is operated to start the game, and reels 2L and 2C. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotations of 2R, and a production switch 56 used for production are provided so that they can be operated by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that first stops is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop thereof is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, that stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and that stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out by the occurrence of a prize, and the content thereof when an error occurs are shown. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the stop order of reels by navigation notification, which will be described later, 1 bet LED 14 that lights up to inform that the bet number is set to 1, bet number is set to 2 2BET LED 15 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 3BETLED 16, that lights up to notify that a state in which medals can be inserted is turned on, and a start switch 7 operates the game. Start valid LED 18 that lights up to indicate that the start operation is valid, and lights to indicate that the weight is in a waiting state (a state in which the reels are waiting to start rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) The game display unit 13 is provided with an in-wait LED 19 and a in-replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is provided, the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, there are provided left, middle, and right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) that notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. In the interior of the effect switch 56, there is provided an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state described later and a reset operation for canceling a stopped state described later by a predetermined key operation, and a change of a set value described later. The set value display 24, which displays the set value at that time during the confirmation of the set value or the setting value, strikes at a predetermined trigger (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid/invalid of the stop function, automatic control for automatic settlement processing (processing for settlement (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of player's operation) at a predetermined timing An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting valid/invalid of the settlement function, a flow path of medals thrown from the medal throwing section 4 side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided inside the casing 1a. Alternatively, a flow passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one of the medal payout outlets 9 side, a put-in medal sensor 31 for detecting medals thrown into the hopper tank 34a side from the medal throwing unit 4, and a put-in medal sensor. A medal selector 29 having an insertion opening sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of 31 and a door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the opened state of the front door 1b are provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the reel 1L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively provided inside the housing 1a. Reel unit 2 consisting of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output substrate 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b ( A hopper unit 34 (see FIG. 4) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) that detects that the stored medals are full is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stopped state in a normal state function However, in the setting change state, the reset/setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the internal lottery, which will be described later, the power supply that is operated when the power is turned on/off. A switch 39 is provided.

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation carried by a clerk or the like, it is provided on the front surface of these power supply boxes 100. The set key switch 37, the reset/set switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person having a key, such as a store clerk, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires the key operation after opening the front door 1b by the key operation, only the clerk in the amusement arcade who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 It is possible to operate.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 or a bet number is set by using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets set according to the gaming state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In addition, when the medals are thrown in exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle is the winning line. It is set. In this embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line, ineffective lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN. The ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 are not those in which the winning is determined by the combination of the symbols arranged in the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4, and the ineffective lines are formed when the combinations of the symbols constituting the specific winning are aligned in the winning line LN. By configuring a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that will be won when they are aligned on the pay line LN in any of LM1 to 4, it is possible to configure a specific prize on the pay line LN. This makes it easy to recognize that the combinations are complete.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the lower stage of the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the right downward line. 4 types of invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, the invalid line LM3 set under the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM4 set over the symbols arranged in the right upward direction. Is defined as.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, when a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "bell-watermelon-cherry b") defined as a winning combination on the winning line LN is obtained, a predetermined symbol is obtained. When the combinations are aligned, a combination of symbols (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is aligned, and thus the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Includes a winning combination that can be seen as a winning combination of symbols. In the following, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the pay line LN, a symbol combination that is aligned on any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 is referred to as an index symbol combination, and an index symbol combination is configured. The design is called an index design.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R continuously change. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3.

Then, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped to complete one game, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) on the pay line is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the game is stopped, a prize is generated, and the number of medals determined according to the prize is given to the player and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals are paid out directly from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, on the pay line, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the game state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to the combination of the symbols.

In the present embodiment, the game is started when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game is ended when all the reels are stopped. Further, the control of one unit for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls accompanying the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

Further, although the present embodiment exemplifies a configuration using three reels, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning determination may be made based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80×21 (the number of symbol frames per reel)=1680 frames are changed, so a maximum of 4 symbols are drawn in 190 ms. It will be possible. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of the symbols, for a total of five symbols.

Therefore, for example, when the symbols displayed in the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is used as a reference, the symbols from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated It is possible to display symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbol on the pay line.

Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, an operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 causes the game state. The effect according to is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electric components that form the slot machine 1, and supplies the drive power to each unit.

The power supply board 101 is supplied with an AC100V power supply from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electric components of the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied to. Further, the hopper motor 34b, the dispensing sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, the reset/setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening described above. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the above-mentioned payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset/setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply substrate 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the wait LED 19, the replay LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, and the left, which are described above, are provided. , Middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electric components are connected to each other and are driven under the control of a main controller 41, which will be described later, mounted on the game control board 40.

On the game control board 40, a main control section 41 that directly or indirectly controls each section of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 while performing processing relating to the progress of the game, and control that generates a control clock Clock control circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43 for generating a random number clock, and main control by fetching detection signals input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44 that transmits to the unit 41, a motor drive circuit 45 that transmits the motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the main control unit 41. The solenoid drive circuit 46 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal output from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 are transmitted to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. When the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is output to the main control unit 41. 48 and a reset circuit 49 for providing a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or off.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main controller 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, and the like.

The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b to read fixed data, the CPU 41a writes variable data to the RAM 41c to temporarily store various data, and the CPU 41a temporarily stores to RAM 41c. A variable data read operation of reading various kinds of variable data, a reception operation in which the CPU 41a receives an input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like, the CPU 41a. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area or the like for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the content of the RAM 41c is saved for a predetermined period.

The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in the present embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal. However, the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. The sub-control unit 91 may be configured to transmit a command, that is, the command may be transmitted as a serial signal.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection states of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 change as the main processing, and responds to the change of the detection states of the various switches. Execute the process of shifting in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time during which the process repeated according to the control state in the main process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). As a result, between the present time and the next timer interrupt process (main), the process that repeats in accordance with the control state must be completed at least once.

The effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and the detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Also, production devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, a production effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, etc. are connected, and these production devices are controlled by a sub-control unit 91 mounted on a production control board 90, which will be described later. It is designed to be driven based on.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LEDs 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the production device is mounted on the production control substrate 90 or another substrate, and the sub control unit 91 is based on the command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the rendering device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit may be used. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both the units. In addition, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the production device, but the production device is not limited to these, and, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as the production device.

The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I/O port 91d, and controls the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. Display control circuit 92 for performing display control, effect effect LED 52, LED drive circuits 93a-e for performing drive control of reel LED 55, audio output circuit 94 for performing audio output control from speakers 53, 54, and power-on. Reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain time, and a switch detection circuit that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the production control board 90. 96, a timepiece device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1. When a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is displayed as a sub-signal. An electric power failure detection circuit 98 for outputting to the CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted.

The sub CPU 91a receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect according to a program for effect control stored in the ROM 91b, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. It directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit.

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Execute the command reception interrupt process to store in the buffer. Further, the sub-control unit 91 generates an interrupt each time the number of inputs of the system clock reaches a fixed number, that is, at a fixed time interval (about 2 ms), and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when the interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at 1, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if the interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously. Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained while the backup power supply is supplied.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals can be changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery which influences the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery described later. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the power of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset/setting switch 38. Transition to change state. When the reset/setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, it is changed to the setting value 1). Return). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is set as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game is allowed to proceed. Further, since the main control unit 41 initializes the RAM 41c with the transition to the setting change state, the operation of changing the set value also functions as an operation of initializing the control state of the main control unit 41. Will be done.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, so that the setting value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state ends, and the game returns to a state in which the game can proceed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed. When the determination processing is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination processing, the power interruption processing (main) for setting the data for determining whether the data of the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery is performed. Execute.

Then, the main control unit 41 restores the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, provided that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormality error code is set in the register, the RAM abnormality error state is controlled, and the progress of the game is disabled.

The error state must be released until a normal error state is released by a reset operation (operation of the reset/setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the above-mentioned setting change state, and a new set value is set. There is no special error state, and the RAM abnormal error state is a special error state. Once the RAM abnormal error state is controlled, it shifts to the setting change state and is released until a new set value is set. Never be done.

The sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, When returning next time, an electric power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

Then, the sub-control unit 91 restores the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on condition that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, the RAM 91c is only initialized and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Even if the sub-control unit 91 determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation, if the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command, which will be described later, indicating that the main control unit 41 has changed to the setting change state, the sub-control unit 91 is activated. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither a later-described return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been returned is received even after a lapse of a certain time thereafter. Also in this case, the RAM 91c is only initialized and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is set, and the game is performed on the condition that the prescribed number of bets set according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated at the time when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state.

In the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. The prize-winning line that has been made into is simply called the prize-winning line). The winning combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be broadly divided into small winning combinations with payout of medals and the next game that can be started without the need to set the bet number. There are a gaming role and a special role accompanied by a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Below, the small winning combination and the re-playing combination are collectively referred to as a general winning combination. In order for the winning of each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and the winning flag of the winning combination is set in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for the special winning combinations are The flag is valid until the combination of the allowed combinations is prepared by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the allowed combinations is prepared. That is, once the winning flag of a special winning combination is won, even if the combination of winning combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and carried over to the next game. Becomes

Next, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning of each winning combination described above is permitted before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 Is detected). In the internal lottery, first, when the start switch 7 is detected, a random number value for the internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535) is acquired. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state and the number of judgment values of each winning combination determined according to the current gaming state, the bet number and the set value. It is determined whether or not the winning is allowed.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the winning combination of the internal lottery, the current game state and the set value is sequentially applied to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). It is determined that the winning combination has been won when the addition is made and the result of the addition overflows. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (the number of judgment values/65536) according to the size of the number of judgment values.

Then, the winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting an internal winning flag, navigator notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like.

Further, when it is determined that one of the winning combinations is won, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area. The upper byte of the internal winning flag storage work is allocated as the special combination storing work in which the special combination winning flag is set, and the lower byte is the general combination winning combination. It is assigned as a general role storing work for which a flag is set. For more details, when a special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storing work, and when the general role is won, the general role is won. The winning flag of the general role indicating that is set in the general role storing work. If none of the winning combinations and combinations of winning combinations are won, the special winning combination storing work and the general winning combination storing work are cleared.

Further, in the internal lottery, whether or not to control the AT is determined in a state in which the AT is not controlled, which will be described later. It is determined. When the AT is won by the internal lottery, the AT is controlled thereafter, and when the addition of the number of remaining games of the AT is won, the number of winning games is added to the number of remaining games of the AT.

Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 displays the winning number and the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating, when the reel stops, and when there is still a reel still spinning. With reference to this, a stop control table is created for each spinning reel. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the reference stop control table is slipped. Control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R based on the number of frames.

In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Also, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation, and the stop is detected. Including the operation position, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from the range of maximum 5 symbols.

In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations has been won, when the stop operation is performed, it is possible to stop all the winning combinations within the withdrawal range of a maximum of four frames on the winning line. If possible, control is performed to stop them in line with each other, and a winning combination that has not been won is controlled to stop within the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames without being aligned. When a special role and a small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the special role and the small role are won at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the maximum on the winning line If it is possible to stop all the winning combinations within the pull-in range of 4 frames, it will be controlled to stop all of them, and the winning combinations within the maximum pull-in range of 4 frames will be selected. If you can not pull in, if you can stop the special winning combination with a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames on the winning line, it will be controlled to stop it, and the winning combination will not be won. In the pull-in range of 4 frames, control is performed to stop without aligning. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning role, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn. In addition, when a special combination and a small combination can be drawn in at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned with the special combination on the winning line. Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, the control of aligning the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and the small role is placed on the winning line only when the special role cannot be drawn. You may control to align.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stop operation is performed when the special game and the re-game combination are simultaneously won, such as when the re-game combination is won while the special combination is carried over from the previous game. At this time, control is performed to align and stop the symbols of the re-play combination within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the pay line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gaming combination or the symbols constituting the re-gaming combination to be won at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames for any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player when the special combination and the re-game combination are simultaneously elected. Instead, all re-playing players will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-gaming combination on the pay line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination is always won. In addition, when the special combination and the re-gaming combination can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination cannot be arranged on the pay line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding pieces for each timing when the stop operation is performed. The stop position is specified from the table and the stop control is performed to stop the reel at the specified stop position. The stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed is searched without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration for performing stop control to stop the reel at a specified stop position, stop control using a stop control table, stop control using a stop position table, and stop without using a stop control table or stop position table A configuration may be used in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position is also used, or a configuration in which stop control is performed by partially changing the stop control table or the stop position table.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the rotation of the reel, that is, the time elapsed each time the rotation of the reel is started, after the start of the game. When the game start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set by the insertion of medals after the end of one game and the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation start of the previous game is started. If the game time when the timing is started from the time point is the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) or more, that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the wait is not generated. At that point, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started. On the other hand, after the end of one game, when the game start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set by inserting medals and the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation start of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, wait is generated and the reel starts to rotate at that time. Instead, the process waits until the game time when the timing starts from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches the specified time, and the reel rotation starts when the specified time is reached.

Next, a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub-control unit 91 to input a number-of-coins command, a credit command, a game state command, an AT state command, an internal winning command, a push order command, a reel acceleration information command, and an acceleration completion command. , Stop operation command, sliding frame number command, stop command, game end command, prize determination command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, Send multiple types of commands, including door commands. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of command from the type data.

The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, when power is restored. , Or when a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number of the specified number is not set, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. Further, since the thrown-in command is transmitted when the bet-number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the bet-number setting operation has been performed by receiving the thrown-number command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, which is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game, and in the state where the bet number of the specified number is set, Sent when medals are inserted and credits are added.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

The AT state command is a command capable of specifying whether the game is in AT or not, which will be described later, the number of remaining games in the AT, etc., and is transmitted after the game state command when the game starts.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game and after the AT state command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command capable of specifying whether or not a special role is won, and a second internal winning command capable of specifying whether or not a general role is won, After the first internal winning command is sent, the second internal winning command is sent.

The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and when the reels are stopped. Each time control is performed, it is transmitted after the stop command is transmitted. In addition, in a game in which navigation notification described below is executed, a push order command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in a game in which navigation notification described below is not executed, an advantageous stop Until the order is confirmed, a push order command that cannot identify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted, and from the time when the favorable stop order is determined, a push order command that can identify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted. It

The game state command, the AT state command, and the internal win command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. By receiving these commands, the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. Can be specified.

The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

The acceleration completion command is a command that can specify that the acceleration of the reel accompanying the start of the game has been completed, and after starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the game is started, first of all Sent when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed.

The stop operation command is a command that can identify the reel to be stopped, that is, the left reel, the center reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the number of sliding frames to move from the stop operation of the corresponding reel to the stop. That is, every time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, it is transmitted after the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted.

The stop command is a command that can specify the reel to be stopped, that is, the left reel, the center reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and the stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel. Is transmitted every time when the corresponding slide frame number command is transmitted.

Each of the stop operation command, the number of sliding frames command, and the stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and is accompanied by the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player depresses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence or absence of a winning, a combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. It is when the stop switch is pushed down and the stop switch is released, which is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

The game end command and the winning determination command are both transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. Therefore, by receiving these commands It is possible to specify that all the operations required to progress one game have ended.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by winning or winning the credit (including medals used for setting the bet number). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and settlement of credits is completed.

The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and when one game is finished and the estimated termination time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without transition of the bet number, the credit is set. Sent after the payout of medals by the settlement of the medals (including medals used for setting the bet number) is completed and the payout end command is transmitted.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of the stop state, and when the ending production waiting time has elapsed after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, and the reset operation is performed. When the stopped state is released, a stopped command indicating the release of the stopped state is transmitted.

The error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition, and when an error is determined and the error condition is controlled, the error command indicating the occurrence of the error condition and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating release of the error state is transmitted.

The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power failure when the main control unit 41 is activated.

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change.The setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent at the time of shifting to the setting change state, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized along with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the setting start. ..

The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation command indicating the setting confirmation start is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the setting confirmation end is set. A confirmation command is sent.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state)/off (closed state), and at power-on, at the end of one game (after the game ends, the bet count of the next game). Before the setting can be started) and when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

These commands are generated in the main process or the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

Next, the control of the production executed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the production control board 90 will be described. The sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process when receiving a command from the main control unit 41. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received at the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like are referred to based on the control content registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various performance devices. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the effect LED 52, the output modes of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, and the like, for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns, The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 selects the control patterns corresponding to the effect patterns registered in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among them, the control pattern corresponding to the received command type is referred to, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, an effect corresponding to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

When a new command is received during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. The effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, even if the effect is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect being executed will be canceled and a new command will be canceled unless the received new command is a command that triggers a new effect. The effect based on the command will be executed.

When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the internal lottery result indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 creates the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. By referring to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of effect patterns according to the selected rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Therefore, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 provides a notification period in which navigation notification can be performed in which the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is notified by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the navigation target notification is executed by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and the player is based on the winning number of the selected navigation notification combination. The liquid crystal display 51 and the like are notified by notifying the stop order that is advantageous for the player and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91. The navigation effect using is executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying a certain condition even in the normal state in which the AT is not controlling.

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

As shown in FIG. 6, special prizes among the winning combinations include a big bonus 1 (hereinafter, a big bonus is referred to as BB1), a big bonus 2 (hereinafter, a big bonus is referred to as BB2), and a big bonus 3 (hereinafter, referred to as a big bonus). It includes four types of bonuses, a big bonus is referred to as BB3) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). When winning in BB1 to BB3, a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter) described later is shifted to a big bonus which is controlled by each game. Then, the big bonus ends on the condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. When winning the RB, it is transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the RB ends on the condition that one of the winning combinations has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed. Both the RB controlled by the winning of the BB and the RB controlled by the winning of the RB are gaming states in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that of the normal gaming state. Winning a small win etc. depending on whether it is RB in BB2 that BB2 has won and transferred, RB in BB3 that BB3 has won and transferred, or RB that RB has won and transferred The probability of doing is different.

As shown in FIG. 7, small wins among the winning combinations include the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, the upper bell 8, and the middle bell. , Falling bell, middle watermelon, falling watermelon, horn cherry 1, horn cherry 2. In the following description, if it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply called upper bells. ..

Eight medals are paid out when the upper bells 1 to 8, the middle bell, and the bell falling to the right win. Also, when the middle-stage watermelon and the waterfall falling to the right win the prize, five medals are paid out. Further, when the corner cherry 1 and the corner cherry 2 win, one medal is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 8, among the winning combinations, the re-playing combination includes a middle-stage replay, a rightward replay, a promotion replay, a falling replay 1, and a falling replay 2. When these replay roles are won, a replay game (replay) is awarded.

In RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition result shown in FIG. 9 is aligned with the pay line LN, the process proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are won, and the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the middle bell are the first stop and the upper bells which are won. In the case of missing, the transition result is aligned with the winning line LN.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12 to FIG. 18, a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations (including AT) for each game state will be described. In the present embodiment, regarding the special combination, depending on whether the game state is the normal game state in which the special combination has not been carried over, the carryover in which the special combination has been carried over, or the RB (including RB in BB1 to BB3). At least one of the winning combination and the winning probability for the internal lottery is different, and for the small winning combination, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the carryover, the RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), or the RB in BB2. Depending on whether it is (BB2 in the figure), RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure), or RB due to RB winning (RB in the figure), the winning combination or at least one of the winning probabilities of the internal lottery differs, and the re-playing combination Regarding, at least one of the winning combination of the internal lottery and its winning probability is different depending on whether it is RT1, RT2, or RT3 (carrying over) in the normal gaming state.

As will be described later, as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read and a winning combination can be won. In FIG. 12 to FIG. 16, the vertical column shows the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column shows the game state. In addition, the ○ mark in the column where the game state and the lottery target combination intersect indicates that the game is a lottery target combination in the game state, and the X mark is not a lottery target combination in the game state. It indicates that. In addition, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of judgment values of the predetermined set value. In addition, the number of judgment values of the lottery target combination described as “none” in the setting difference column indicates that the common judgment value number is used regardless of the setting value, that is, there is no setting difference in the winning probability. , The determination value number of the lottery target combination described as “present” is that a determination value number different from the determination value number of other setting values is used as the determination value number of at least one of the setting values, that is, Indicates that there is a difference in the winning probabilities. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with the random number for the internal lottery (integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “300” is set as the determination value number is 300/65536.

FIG. 12 shows a combination of special combinations read as a lottery target combination for each game state in a non-AT, and FIG. 13 shows a combination of special combinations read as a lottery target combination for each game state in the AT. Shows a combination of small combinations read as a lottery target combination for each gaming state in a non-AT, FIG. 15 shows a combination of small combinations read as a lottery target combination for each game state in AT, and FIG. The combination of re-game combinations read as the lottery target combinations is shown. In FIG. 17 to FIG. 18, by writing “+” between winning combinations, it is shown that the winning combination is simultaneously read in the internal lottery.

When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 12, as a special combination, a special combination+AT or a special combination+general combination, BB1+AT, BB1+strong cherry, BB1+weak cherry, BB1+watermelon, BB1+ common bell, BB2, BB2+AT, BB2+ strong cherry, BB2+ weak cherry, BB2+ watermelon, BB2+ common bell, BB3, BB3+AT, BB3+ strong cherry, BB3+ weak cherry, BB3+ watermelon, BB3+ common bell, RB, RB+AT, RB+ cherry. RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell are targets for internal lottery. Of these lottery targets, BB1+AT, BB1+strong cherry, BB1+weak cherry, BB1+watermelon, BB1+common bell, BB2, BB2+AT, BB3, BB3+AT, RB, RB+AT, RB+strong cherry, RB+weak cherry, RB+watermelon, RB+common bell There is no setting difference in the determination value, and there is a setting difference in the determination value for the other lottery target winning combinations.

When the game state is the normal game state and AT is in progress, as shown in FIG. 13, as a special role, a special role+additional role or a special role+general role, BB1+additional 100G, BB1+strong cherry, BB1+weak cherry, BB1+ watermelon, BB1+ common bell, BB2, BB2+ extra 50G, BB2+ strong cherry, BB2+ weak cherry, BB2+ watermelon, BB2+ common bell, BB3, BB3+ additional 50G, BB3+ strong cherry, BB3+ weak cherry, BB3+ watermelon, BB3+ common BB3+ , RB+addition 20G, RB+strong cherry, RB+weak cherry, RB+watermelon, RB+common bell are the targets of the internal lottery. Of these lottery targets, BB1+Addition 100G, BB1+Strong Cherry, BB1+Weak Cherry, BB1+Watermelon, BB1+Common Bell, BB2, BB2+Addition 50G, BB3, BB3+Addition 50G, RB, RB+Addition 20G, RB+Strong Cherry, RB+Weak Cherry. , RB+watermelon, RB+common bell have no setting difference, and other lottery target winning combinations have setting differences in the determination values.

During carryover and RB (including RBs in BB1 to BB3), the special combination, the special combination+AT, the special combination+addition, or the special combination+general combination is not included in the internal lottery.

When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 14, a left bell 1, a left bell 2, a left bell 3, a left bell 4, and a middle bell 1 as a small win or a small win +AT. , Middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, strong cherry +AT, weak cherry, weak cherry +AT, watermelon, watermelon +AT, common bell Is subject to internal lottery. When the gaming state is carryover and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 14, as a small win or a small win+AT, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell are the targets of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB (including RB in BB1 to BB3) and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 14, small cherry or small win +AT, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell are inside. It becomes the target of the lottery. An internal lottery is performed depending on whether the RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), the RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), the RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure), or the RB by RB winning (RB in the figure). The target small win is common, but it is RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB due to RB winning (RB in the figure), RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), or RB in BB3 ( The winning probability of the target small winning combination is different depending on whether it is BB3) in the figure. Among these lottery target combinations, there is no setting difference in the judgment values other than the common bell, and there is a setting difference in the judgment values for the common bell.

When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the AT is in progress, as shown in FIG. 15, as a small winning combination or a small winning combination + addition, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, strong cherry + additional 50G, weak cherry, weak cherry + additional 20G, watermelon, Watermelon + additional 20G, common bell is subject to internal lottery. When the gaming state is carried over and is in AT, as shown in FIG. 15, as a small win or a small win+AT, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Inner lottery includes middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, and common bell. When the game state is RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB due to RB winning (RB in the figure), and in AT, as shown in FIG. , Strong cherry+additional 50G, weak cherry, weak cherry+additional 20G, watermelon, watermelon+additional 20G, common bell are the targets of the internal lottery. When the game state is RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure) and in AT, as shown in FIG. , Weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells are subject to internal lottery. In addition, depending on whether it is RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB due to RB winning (RB in the figure), RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), or RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure). Not only the small winning combination subject to the lottery differs, but also whether it is RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB due to RB winning (RB in the figure), RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), or BB3. The winning probability of the target small winning combination also differs depending on whether it is RB (BB3 in the figure). Among these lottery target combinations, there is no setting difference in the judgment values other than the common bell, and there is a setting difference in the judgment values for the common bell.

When the gaming state is RT0 of the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the normal replay, the replay GR11, the replay GR12, and the replay GR13 are targets of the internal lottery as the re-gaming combination. When the gaming state is RT1 of the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the normal replay, the replay GR1, the replay GR2, the replay GR3, the replay GR4, the replay GR5, and the replay GR6 are targets of the internal lottery as the replay role. Becomes When the gaming state is RT2 of the normal gaming state and RT3 (during carryover), as shown in FIG. 16, the normal replay is a target of the internal lottery as a re-gaming combination. In RT2 and RT3, the re-game combination that is the target of the internal lottery is common, but the winning probability of the re-game combination is different depending on whether it is RT2 or RT3. Among these lottery target combinations, there is no setting difference in the judgment values other than the normal replay, and there is a setting difference in the judgment value for the normal replay.

Left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4, common bell, strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon are combinations or combinations of combinations shown in FIG. 17, respectively. In the following description, the left bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as left bells, the middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as middle bells, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as right bells unless otherwise particularly distinguished. There is. Further, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4, they may be simply referred to as push-order bells.

The normal replay, the replays GR1 to 6 and the replays GR11 to 13 are combinations of the winning combinations shown in FIG. Note that, hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the replays GR1 to 6 and the replays GR11 to 13, they may be simply referred to as push-order replays.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the winning combination related to the AT is not set, and the winning probability of the winning combination not related to the AT is set to be different. There is no difference in the associated advantages.

Specifically, in order to change the winning probability of the small winning combination in the AT like the push order bell, the lottery target combinations to be notified, the replay GR1 to 6, the replay GR11 to 13, the push order bell in the AT. With respect to the lottery target combination to be notified in order to shift the game state or to avoid the transition of the game state, no difference is set in the winning probability.

Also, with respect to BB1, BB2, BB3, RB, strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon, there is no setting difference in the winning probability even for the AT or the lottery target winning combination that can be won at the same time as the addition in the internal lottery. ..

On the other hand, like BB2+strong cherry, BB2+weak cherry, BB2+watermelon, BB2+common bell, BB3+strong cherry, BB3+weak cherry, BB3+watermelon, BB3+common bell, common bell, lottery target roles that are not subject to notification at AT, internal In the lottery, the payout rate is changed by providing a setting difference for the lottery target winning combination that is not won at the same time as the AT or the addition.

Also, during carryover, RB (including RB in BB1 to BB3), and during AT, AT is not subject to the lottery. In addition, only RBs in BB1 due to winning of BB1 with no setting difference among RBs and RBs due to winning of RB are subject to lottery, but carry-over and BB2 with setting difference among RBs In the RB in BB2 accompanying the winning and the RB in BB3 accompanying the winning in BB3, the addition is not included in the lottery.

In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order, as shown in FIG. For example, when the left bell 1 is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the combination of the middle bells is stopped on the pay line LN and the middle reel is the first stop. When the stop operation is performed in order or in a stop order in which the right reel is the first stop, either the combination of the upper bell 1 and the upper bell 8 or the transition number is stopped on the pay line LN. The same applies to the left bells 2 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, and as shown in FIG. 19, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the pushing order bell and the stopping order.

Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the push order bell is operated in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell. Further, particularly in RT0 and RT2, the transition result is stopped when the stop order does not match, so that if the stop order does not match, the process moves to RT1 at a constant rate.

In the present embodiment, when the replays GR1 to 6 are elected, as shown in FIG. 20, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. In RT1, when Replay GR1-6 wins, promoted replays are won by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if you do not know the type, you can intentionally select the stop order according to the type If it is not possible and the stop order is the same, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay, but if the stop order is not the same, RT1 is maintained.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, as shown in FIG. 21, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. When the replay GR11 to 13 is won in RT0, the middle replay is won by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is unknown, the stop order according to the type is intentionally selected. If the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the middle-stage replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning the middle-stage replay, but it must match the stop order corresponding to the middle-stage replay. For example, the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 (hereinafter, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are collectively referred to as a fall replay) may win the prize and move to RT1.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, it is controlled to any of RT0 to 3 and bonus (RB, RB in BB1 to 3). RT0 shifts due to a prize for promotion replay at RT1. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT0, RT0 ends by transitioning to RT1 due to the winning of the fall replay or the stop of the transition result, or the transition to RT4 when a special role is won. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100% at least when the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT1 shifts at RT0 and RT2 due to the winning of the fall replay or the stop of the transition result. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT1, RT1 ends by transitioning to RT0 by winning the promotion replay or transitioning to RT4 by winning the special role. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT2 shifts at the end of the bonus (BB1 to 3, RB). Regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT2, RT2 ends by transitioning to RT1 when the transition result is stopped or transitioning to RT3 when the special combination is won. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT3 shifts by winning a special combination (BB1 to 3, RB) in RT0 to RT3. Then, RT3 ends when the special combination that triggers the shift to RT3 wins and shifts to the bonus (BB1 to 3 or RB) regardless of the number of games after the shift to RT3. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. The RB is transferred by winning the RB at RT3. Then, the RB ends when 12 games are exhausted or 6 times are won. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%. BB1 to BB3 are transferred by winning BB1 to BB3 at RT3. Then, in BB1 to BB3, the total number of medals paid out in BB1 to BB3 exceeds the specified number (316 in this embodiment) regardless of the number of games after the transition to BB1 to BB3. finish. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

Among RT0 to 3, RB, and BB1 to 3, RB and BB1 to 3 have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming state. In addition, among RT0 to RT3, RT0 and 3 are higher than the players RT1 and RT2 in that the winning probability of the re-play combination is high and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and RT2. It can be said that it is in an advantageous state for. In addition, RT0 of RT0 and 3 is more advantageous for the player than RT3 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT3.

Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 or 1, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification for notifying the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) which is a notification period.

When the main control unit 41 is under AT control, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the notification target combination according to the game state, and also issues the first internal winning command to the sub control unit 91. , The second internal winning command and the pressing order command are transmitted to execute the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91. The notification target combination corresponding to the game state is the replay GR1 to 6 and the push order bell when RT1 and the replay GR11 to 13 and the push order bell when RT0. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying a certain condition even in the normal state where the AT is not set. In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12, the stop order advantageous for the player can be notified in a distinguishable manner.

In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when notifying the left-middle-right stop order, a stop switch 8L such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left middle right!" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). Is output. When notifying the stop order of the left reel as the first stop, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display the stop order image. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch is output, such as "left!" (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop). To do. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55 and the like.

In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is notified in a distinguishable manner. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won at RT0, the stop order in which the middle-stage replay is won is notified in a distinguishable manner. In addition, in both RT1 and RT0, when the push order bell is won, the middle bell is notified in a distinguishable manner of the stop order.

Thus, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in a distinguishable manner. Therefore, the player can intentionally cause the promotion replay to be won at RT1 and shift to RT0 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, and the middle bell can be won, and at RT0. It is possible to win the middle tier replay and maintain RT0, avoid the fall replay prize, win the middle tier bell, avoid the stop of the transition result, and win the middle tier bell at RT2, transition It is possible to avoid stopping the roll.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is controlled by the internal lottery. Then, when the internal control unit 41 wins the AT by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the AT after the warning period. The state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT0 is also called a preparation state. In the preparation state, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification when the target winning combination is won. At this time, in RT1, the navigation notification is made when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order in which the promotion replay is won is notified by the navigation notification. Therefore, the stop is performed according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after transitioning to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the eight medals are surely acquired. It becomes possible.

The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state by the promotion replay winning at RT1 and the transition to RT0. Along with this, the main control unit 41 sets the predetermined number of games as the number of remaining games of the AT allocated to the RAM 91c, and starts counting the number of remaining games of the AT. Even after moving to RT0, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to reliably obtain eight medals. In addition to being possible, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, after the transition to RT0, the stop order in which the middle-stage replay is won when the replays GR11 to 13 are won is notified, so by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the winning of the fall replay is avoided, It is possible to avoid shifting to RT1.

Further, after the start of AT, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1 every time one game is exhausted, and when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the control of AT is terminated. As a result, the navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional transition when the push order bell is elected, and to avoid the falling replay prize when the replay GR 11 to 13 is elected. The control of a series of ATs is ended by shifting to RT1 by the stop of or the winning of the fall replay. In addition, after the start of AT and before the remaining number of games becomes 0, if the addition of the remaining number of AT games is won in the internal lottery, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of AT games.

Further, if the special combination is won after the start of AT and before the number of remaining games becomes 0, the AT is interrupted by the end of RT0, and accordingly, the counting of the number of games of AT is also interrupted. When the special role is won during AT and the AT is interrupted, the bonus is controlled to the corresponding bonus after winning the special role, and the transition result is stopped at RT2 when the bonus is finished and RT1 is changed. The control of the AT is restarted at the time of shifting to (1), and accordingly, the state of the number of remaining games of AT is restarted by shifting to RT0 after the preparation state.

In addition, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order in which the middle bell wins by the navigation notification when the push order bell in the AT is won, and performs the stop operation by ignoring the notified stop order. In this case, the upper bell may be won and RT0 may be maintained, but the transition result may stop and the player may shift to RT1. Further, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, if the stop operation is performed while ignoring the notified stop order, the fall replay will be won and the game will move to RT1. In the case of transitioning from RT0 to RT1 during AT, AT continues and subtracts 1 from the remaining number of games each time one game is exhausted, and at the time of winning replays GR1-6 at RT1 as in the preparation state. It is possible to notify the stop order in which the promotion replay is won by navigation notification and perform the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order to allow the promotion replay to be won and shift from RT1 to RT0.

Next, the control content of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 27.

In the present embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery target winning combination, and a lottery target winning combination that may be carried over, that is, a special role winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special winning role is set, A lottery target combination that is not carried over, that is, a general combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the special winning combination number table, when no special winning combination has been won, that is, the out-of-range winning numbers are “0”, and the winning numbers of BB1 to 3 and RB are “1” to "4" is assigned. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, in the general combination winning number table, when no general combination is won, that is, when the general combination is lost, “0” is selected as the winning number and “1” is selected as the winning number of the re-gaming combination. ~ "10" are assigned as the winning numbers of the small wins, "20" to "35". As described above, in the special combination winning number table and the general combination winning number table, the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number are set in association with each other.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process when the start operation is performed, and when any one of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery, A winning number corresponding to the lottery target winning combination determined to be won is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and when no winning combination is won, the winning number corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared at the end of each game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role wins, and the winning special role wins. Cleared.

After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes an internal winning command setting process, and based on the internal winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command. The command is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is acquired. , Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as a transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is the first internal winning command, and the second byte EXT has a winning prize for transmission of a special character. Store the number.

After storing the first internal winning command in the step Sf3, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired in the internal lottery process (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. Whether or not (Sf5), less than 11 (Sf6), less than 23 (Sf7), or less than 35 (Sf8) are sequentially determined, and the obtained winnings are obtained. It is determined which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in.

When it is determined that the winning number is less than 2 in step Sf5, that is, when the winning number is 0 or 1, the winning number for transmission is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). When it is determined that the winning number is not less than 2 in step Sf5 and is less than 11 in step Sf6, that is, when the winning number is any of 2 to 10, the winning number for transmission is determined. 2 is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). When it is determined that the winning number is not less than 11 in the step Sf6 and is less than 23 in the step Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is The winning number for transmission is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). When it is determined that the winning number is not less than 23 in the step Sf7 and is less than 35 in the step Sf8, that is, when the winning number is any of 23 to 34, the winning number for transmission is determined. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). If it is determined in step Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9).

After setting the transmission winning number of the general combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in steps Sf9, Sf10, and Sf11, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. When storing the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating that the second internal winning command is the second internal winning command, and stores a general character in the second byte EXT. Stores the winning number for transmission.

After storing the second internal winning command in the command queue in step Sf10, the internal winning command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

As described above, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the special winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is set as the winning number for transmission, and the first winning number including the winning number for transmission is set. The internal winning command of is set in the command queue.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined region of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0-1, 11-22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as the sending winning number, and the second internal winning command including the sending winning number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0-1, 11-22, 35) is set in the internal winning, The winning number in the internal lottery can be specified based on the included winning number for transmission.

On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 10), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 10) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. Based on this, it is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the second predetermined range (2 to 10) the winning number is, while the winning number falls within the second predetermined range (2 to 10). It is possible to identify certain things.

When the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. Based on this, it is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is, while the winning number falls within the third predetermined range (23 to 34). You can identify certain things.

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

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to send a command composed of 2 bytes to the sub control unit 91. However, the form of the command shown in the present embodiment is an example, and other data is not included. The form may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the commands are composed of signals of 2 bytes, but these commands may be composed of signals of 1 byte or signals of 3 bytes or more.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to send a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command, which are composed of 2 bytes, to the sub control unit 91, and 2 of the respective commands are sent. Although the transmission win number is included in the byte, the command form shown in this embodiment is merely an example, and other data forms may be used. For example, the first internal win command and the second internal win command may be used. Each winning command is composed of a 3-byte signal, and the third winning byte contains a special winning transmission winning number or a general winning winning sending number, a first internal winning command, and a second internal winning command. It may be configured by a single signal composed of 3 bytes, and the transmission winning number of the special winning combination may be included in the 2nd byte and the transmission winning number of the general winning combination may be included in the 3rd byte.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the winning numbers of the special winning combination and the general winning combination are separately assigned, that is, the winning of the special winning combination corresponding to the types and the deviations of the special winning combinations (BB1 to RB) in the special winning combination winning number table. The number is set, and the winning number of the general winning combination is set in the general winning number table in accordance with the type and deviation of the general winning combination. The main control unit 41 determines the winning number of the special winning combination according to the result of the internal lottery. The winning numbers of the general winning combinations are set in predetermined areas of the RAM 41c, but the winning numbers are assigned to the special winning combinations and the general winning combinations, for example, "BB1", "small winning combination", "BB1+simultaneously". The winning numbers may be assigned to each of the winning small winning combinations (eg, BB1+strong cherry shown in FIG. 12) as one lottery target winning combination. With such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, so that the special winning combination and the small winning combination are won based on only the one winning number. It is possible to perform predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) by determining whether or not it is being performed.

Next, the control content of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described based on FIGS. 23, 25, and 26.

In the present embodiment, a navigation number (0 to 9) that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification and a navigation number (10 to 13) that can identify a predetermined symbol suggested by the navigation notification are pre-assigned, and the lottery is performed. Among the target winning combinations, the notification target winning combinations have navigation numbers assigned in advance for each type, and a navigation number table in which the navigation numbers for each type of lottery target winning combinations are set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 25, the navigation numbers are 0 indicating the standard pressing order (in this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop), the first stop is the left reel 2L, and the second stop is the middle reel. 2C, the first stop showing the stop order as the right reel 2R, the first stop the left reel 2L, the second stop as the right reel 2R, and the third stop the middle reel 2C as the stop order 2, the first 3, showing the order of stop with the middle reel 2C as the stop, the second reel as the left reel 2L, the third stop as the right reel 2R, the first stop as the middle reel 2C, the second stop as the right reel 2R, and the third stop as the left Reel 4 is the stop order 4, the first stop is the right reel 2L, the second stop is the left reel 2L, the third stop is the middle reel 2C, the stop order is 5, the first stop is the right reel 2R, 2 stop is the middle reel 2C, the third stop is the left reel 2L, 6 is a stop order, the left reel 2L is the first stop, that is, the left first stop is 7, and the middle reel 2C is the first stop. The stop order, that is, 8 indicating the middle first stop, and the stop order that sets the right reel 2R as the first stop, that is, 9 indicating the right first stop, are set. Also, as the navigation number, it suggests a stopping operation at a timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped on the pay line LN, and suggests a stopping operation at a timing when the blue 7 symbol can be stopped on the winning line LN 11, 12, which indicates a stop operation at a timing at which the white 7 symbol can be stopped at the pay line LN, and 13 at which a BAR symbol can be stopped at a timing at which the symbol BAR can be stopped at the pay line LN, are set.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop is applied as the standard press order specified by the navigation number 0, but the standard press order is disadvantageously advantageous to the player. Other stop orders may be used as long as the standard push order does not occur.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the navigation number table, a navigation number is set for each type of special combination, 10 for BB1, 11 for BB2, 12 for BB3, and 13 for RB. It is set. It should be noted that 0 is set in the case where the special combination is not won.

Also, as shown in FIG. 23, in the navigation number table, the navigation numbers are set for each type of notification target winning combination among the lottery target winning combinations, and the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, and the left bell are set. For "4", "7", for middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, and middle bell 4, "8", for right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, "9" is set, "1" for replay GR1, "2" for replay GR2, "3" for replay GR3, "4" for replay GR4, and replay GR5. Is set to "5", replay GR6 is set to "6", replay GR11 is set to "7", replay GR12 is set to "8", and replay GR13 is set to "9". ing. It should be noted that no navigation numbers are set for normal replays, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells, which are not notification targets in the lottery target combinations.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41, when the start operation is performed and when the stop operation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed, the winning of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The push order command setting process of setting the push order command corresponding to the number in the command queue is executed, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, in the push order command setting process, first, the winning numbers of the special combination and the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery processing are acquired (Sg1), and then the RAM 41c. With reference to a predetermined flag indicating whether or not navigation notification is set in a predetermined area of (1), a state in which navigation notification is performed (when navigation notification is performed in AT or in non-AT, will be described later) It is determined whether or not it is a state after the condition for executing the navigation of the special role is satisfied until the special role is won) (Sg2). If it is determined in step Sg2 that the navigation is not informed, whether or not the winning combination to be stopped on the pay line LN is determined based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the result of the internal lottery. Is determined (Sg5), and if the winning combination to be stopped on the pay line LN is not determined, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sg6).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sg2 that the navigation notification is in effect, or if it is determined in step Sg5 that the winning combination to be stopped on the pay line LN has been determined, it is stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number tables (see FIGS. 22 and 23), the navigation numbers corresponding to the winning numbers of the special combination and the general combination acquired in step Sg1 are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmission navigation numbers.

At this time, when it is determined that the replays GR1 to 6 are won based on the internal winning number, the combination of promotion replays is stopped on the pay line LN according to the type of the winning combination. The indicated navigation number is set as the transmission navigation number. Further, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 13 are won, the navigation number for transmission indicates the stop order in which the combination of the middle-stage replays is stopped on the pay line LN according to the type of the winning combination. Set as a number.

In addition, when it is specified that the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 are selected based on the internal winning numbers, the middle-ranked bells are selected according to the type of the winning combination. The navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination is stopped on the pay line LN is set as the transmission navigation number.

Further, one of the special winning combinations (BB1 to BB3, RB) has been won based on the internal winning number, and the condition for performing the navigation notification of the special winning combination (in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of games after winning the special winning combination ( For example, after 5 games have passed), and it is specified that none of the small wins have been won (off), depending on the type of special winning role. , The navigation numbers (10 to 13) that suggest the symbols forming the special combination are set as the transmission navigation numbers.

After the transmission navigation number is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step Sg3 or the step Sg6, the push order command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission navigation number (Sg4). When storing the push-order command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating that it is the push-order command in the first byte, and stores the transmission navigation number in the second byte EXT.

After the push-order command is stored in the command queue in step Sg4, the push-order command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the push order command setting process when the start operation is performed, which is advantageous for the player when the navigation notification is being executed. When the push order command that can specify the stop order is set in the command queue and the navigation notification is not being executed, it is impossible to specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player, and it is standard that it is disadvantageous and advantageous to the player. Set a push-order command that can specify a specific push-order in the command queue.

In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the push-order command setting process every time the stop operation is performed, so that the main line control unit 41 stops at the pay line LN even when the navigation notification is not being executed. If is determined, a push order command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is set in the command queue.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is a case where the replay GR1 is elected in a state where the game state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed by executing the push order command setting process. , If neither reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, promotion replay and middle-stage replay can be stopped, but it is not decided which hand will stop, so standard navigation number (“0”) Is set as the transmission navigation number, and the push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. Further, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, the promotion replay and the middle replay can still be stopped, and since it is not decided which combination will stop, the standard navigation number (" A push order command including 0") is set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop and then the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, only the promotion replay can be stopped by the subsequent stop of the right reel 2R, and the winning combination is determined. Therefore, even if the navigation information is not sent, the navigation number (“1”) that can specify the stop order advantageous for the player (the stop order in which promotion replay is won) is used as the transmission navigation number. Is set. When the reels other than the left reel 2L are stopped in the first stop, the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, and when the reels other than the middle reel 2C are stopped as the second stop, the subsequent stop is performed. Regardless of the order, only the middle-stage replay can be stopped, and the winning combination to be stopped is determined, so even if the navigation notification is not made, a navigation number that can identify the advantageous stop order for the player (" 1”) is set as the transmission navigation number.

In addition, even if the replay GR2-6 is won in a state where the game state is RT1 and no navigation notification is given, as in the case where the replay GR1 is won, either of the promotion replay and the middle-stage replay is performed. When it is not decided whether or not to stop, the push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and it is advantageous for the player when it is decided which of the promotion replay and the middle replay will stop. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify a different stop order is set.

Further, for example, in the case where the game state is RT0, the replay GR11 is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, and when neither reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the middle stage replay and the fall replay are performed. Although it is possible to stop, since it is not decided which combination will stop, the standard navigation number (“0”) that cannot specify the stop order of the replay GR11 is set as the transmission navigation number, and The push order command including the credit navigation number will be set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, only the middle-stage replay can be stopped and the winning combination to be stopped is determined. Therefore, even if the navigation notification is not made, the player has an advantageous stop. A navigation number (“7”) that can specify the order (the order in which the middle-stage replay is won) is set as the transmission navigation number. Further, when the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped as the first stop, it is determined that only the fall replay is stopped, so that the navigation number (“7”) that can specify the stop order advantageous to the player is specified. ) Is set as the sending navigation number.

In addition, when the replay GR12 to 13 are won in the game state RT0 and the navigation notification is not performed, in the same way as when the replay GR11 is won, either the middle replay or the fall replay is played. When it is not decided whether or not to stop, the push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and it is advantageous for the player when it is decided which of the middle replay and the fall replay will stop. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify the stop order (the stop order in which the middle-stage replay is won) is set.

Also, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won in the state where the navigation notification is not performed, the middle bells are the same as when the replays GR 1 to 6 are won. , When it is uncertain which combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 will be stopped, when the pressing order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set and which combination is determined to be stopped A push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player (stop order for winning the middle bell) is set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order that is advantageous to the player when the notification target winning combination is won while the AT is not being controlled, A push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying an advantageous stop order is set and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The timing at which the advantageous stop order is determined is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed in the three-choice combination (replay GR11 to 13 of the push order replay), and the six-choice combination (replay GR1 to 6). Then, it is the timing when the first stop operation is performed and it is determined that the advantageous combination for the player is not stopped, or the timing when the second stop operation is performed.

In addition, in the game after the winning of the special role has been carried over, the internal lottery result is that the winning combination of the special role is satisfied and the predetermined navigation notification condition is satisfied. When it becomes, a push order command including a navigation number (“10” to “13”) that suggests a symbol forming one winning special combination is set.

The push-order commands set in the push-order command setting process of this embodiment are subsequently transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the timer interrupt process (main) being executed.

Then, the sub control unit 91 determines that navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command described above. In addition, the navigation production is performed. When performing the navigation effect, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the winning of the notification target combination is based on the second internal winning command, and that the navigation number is other than "0" based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the push order advantageous to the player is other than the standard push order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image showing the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command. To display. In the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display an image suggesting a winning combination based on the second internal winning command. At this time, for example, when the push order bell is elected as the notification target combination, by displaying the image of "bell", the possibility of winning the push order bell is suggested, and the push order replay is won. If there is, the type of the replay GR that may win the prize is specified based on the game state on the main control unit 41 side specified based on the game state command or the like, and the role included in the specified replay GR (For example, in Replay GR1-6, promotion replay, and in Replay GR11-13, middle replay is performed), thereby making it possible to suggest the possibility of winning a winning combination for the player. ing.

In addition, as an effect corresponding to the combination included in the replay GR in the navigation effect, for example, even when the replay GR11 to 13 are won in the internal lottery, in the internal win command setting process on the main control unit 41 side, the second internal As the winning number for transmission of the winning command, “2” indicating the winning of any one of the replays GR1 to 6 and 11 to 13 is uniformly set, but the sub control unit 91 sets the second internal winning command to the winning command. Based on the fact that the transmission winning number is “2” and the gaming state is RT1 based on the gaming state command and the like, it is determined that the replays GR11 to 13 are winning. , An image showing the stop order corresponding to the navigation number specified based on the push order command, and an image suggesting the possibility of winning the middle-stage replay by the operation according to the stop order (in the present embodiment, the middle-stage replay is configured. By displaying (an image showing a combination of symbols), it is possible to perform an effect corresponding to a winning combination (in the present embodiment, a winning combination that maintains RT0) of the winning combinations included in the replays GR11 to GR13. It is like this.

Further, when it is specified that the special winning combination is won based on the first internal winning command as an effect that suggests the winning of the special winning combination in the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 then performs the above-described special winning combination. When a predetermined number of games (five games in this embodiment) satisfying the condition for executing the navigation notification of No. have passed, a confirmation notification (special role for the liquid crystal display device 51) for notifying that the special role has been won in the internal lottery Displays a message and an image indicating that the player has won). Then, after the confirmation notification is made, that is, after the condition for performing the navigation notification of the special combination is satisfied, the navigation number specified based on the push-order command indicates the predetermined symbol of the special combination. In addition, by performing a stop operation at a timing at which a predetermined symbol can be stopped on the pay line LN according to the navigation number, a special role winning promotion effect for promoting winning of a special role (for example, specified based on the navigation number) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image of a predetermined symbol. In this way, the sub-control unit 91 executes the predetermined number of games after the special combination is won based on the first internal winning command, and the main control unit 41 side establishes the condition for performing the navigation notification of the special combination. Since the confirmation notification is given when it is determined that the special combination has been performed, the main control unit 41 includes a navigation number that suggests a design in which the special combination can be won after the condition for executing the special combination navigation notification is satisfied. By transmitting the push order command, it is possible to cause the sub-control unit 91 to perform a special winning award promotion effect based on the navigation number after the confirmation notification is given.

Next, the control content of the winning determination command setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 and 27.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a prize number (0 to 49, 64-67) is assigned in advance for each special winning combination and each general winning combination, and each winning combination is different. The winning number table in which the winning number is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

After all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a prize is won according to the combination of the symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A winning determination process for determining whether or not to execute is executed. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols forming the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, and the combination of the symbols forming the winning combination is stopped. When it is determined that the winning number table is referred to, the winning number corresponding to the combination of symbols forming the stopped winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, while the combination of symbols forming the winning combination is set. When it is determined that the winning determination is not stopped, "0" indicating the deviation is set as a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the winning determination process ends.

After executing the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 executes a winning determination command setting process for setting a winning determination command that can specify a winning number in the command queue.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the prize determination command setting process, the prize number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the result of the prize determination in the prize determination process (Sh1), and the prize determination command based on the prize number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning determination command setting process ends. When storing the winning determination command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating that it is a winning determination command in the first byte and stores the winning number in EXT in the second byte.

The prize determination command set in the prize determination command setting process is sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the timer interrupt process (main) being executed thereafter.

In this way, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the winning determination command setting process when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and sets the winning determination command including the winning number, The winning determination command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

Further, in the prize determination command setting process of the present embodiment, the prize determination command including the prize number set in the RAM 41c in the prize determination process as it is is set in the command queue. The processing load can be reduced without performing conversion processing.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a winning number is assigned to each type of winning combination and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 that receives the winning determination command including the winning number is based on the winning number. It is possible to specify the combination of symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and execute the effect.

A conventional slot machine has a configuration including a game control unit that controls a game and a production control unit that controls a production, and the game control unit determines an internal lottery result when a predetermined notification target winning combination is won. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not to control the AT where the navigation notification for notifying the operation procedure of the stop switch, which is advantageous to the player, is executed. When the AT is controlled, the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result The internal winning command that can specify the, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, is transmitted to the effect control unit, the effect control unit specifies the internal lottery result based on the internal win command, game control When controlled by the AT in the section, the navigation effect is provided to inform the operation procedure advantageous to the player based on the specified internal lottery result.

With such a configuration, the effect control unit can identify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command, regardless of whether the AT control is performed. By doing so, although the game control unit has not decided to control the AT, an operation procedure advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result is specified from the internal winning command, and the operation procedure is There is a possibility that the effect control unit may be notified.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as an internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result, a first internal winning command that can specify the winning situation of the special combination as the internal lottery result and the general winning combination. It is possible to set a second internal winning command that can specify the winning situation in the internal winning command setting process and send the set command to the sub control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, the AT is controlled by the AT. Regardless of whether or not the internal lottery result has become the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has won, but generally it is not possible to specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. Since the second internal winning command related to the winning combination is set, it is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command regardless of whether the main control unit 41 side controls the AT. Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether it is controlled by the AT without specifying the stop order, it is possible to simplify the processing relating to the transmission of the second internal winning command. Even if a fraud is made on the side of the sub-control unit 91, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous to the player from being notified by the navigation effect in a state where the AT is not controlling.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the navigation order of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, which is advantageous to the player, according to the notification target combination won by the internal winning. The control unit 41 uses the navigation notification to perform an operation mode of operating at any operation timing of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any operation order of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation mode of a combination thereof. May be notified, and even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 specifies that the notification target combination has won regardless of whether the main control unit 41 side controls the AT. Although it is possible, by setting the second internal winning command so that the operation mode advantageous to the player cannot be specified, the sub control unit 91 side responds to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command. An operation mode that is advantageous to the player is never specified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 performs the internal lottery in the internal winning command setting process. When the result is the notification target combination, the second internal winning command is set so that it can be specified whether the notification target combination is the push order replay or the push order bell, and the sub control unit 91 is notified. Therefore, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it is possible to specify whether the notification target combination is the push order replay or the push order bell on the sub control unit 91 side, and the sub control unit 91 It is also possible to perform different effects depending on the type of the notification target combination.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the AT, and when the navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, specifies the stop order advantageous to the player. A push order command setting process for setting a possible push order command is executed, and the set push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. It is possible to perform a navigation effect that notifies an advantageous stop order.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the push order replay and the push order bell as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification in the push order command setting process. When the internal lottery result is push order replay in the state of being pushed, when it is the push order bell, that is, when the navigation notification is executed, the notification target combination won in the internal lottery is different type. Also, when a stop sequence that is advantageous to the player is common, a push sequence command including a common navigation number that can identify the stop sequence that is advantageous to the player is set, so the types of push sequence commands can be reduced. it can.

Further, in the push order command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment specifies the stop order advantageous to the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the state where the navigation notification is executed. While setting the push order command that includes the possible navigation number, in a state other than the state where the navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the stop order advantageous for the player cannot be specified. Since the push order command including the navigation number that can specify the standard push order (first stop on the left side) is set, the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. At times, it is possible to standardize the process of setting the push-order command including the navigation number.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped stepwise every time the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, which is an advantageous stop for the player. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the operation of the third stop is completed. For example, when the push order bell is elected, the first stop operation is performed. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the middle bell is won, and when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, it is decided whether or not the middle replay is won by performing the first stop operation. When the GR1 to 6 are elected, the second stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the promotion replay is won, and the main control unit 41 causes the navigation order notification in the push order command setting process. When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in a state other than the state in which is executed, the stage in which the stop order advantageous to the player is confirmed, that is, after the operation of the first stop and the second stop is performed. In addition, since the push order command including the navigation number that can specify the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal winning result is set and transmitted, the stop advantageous to the player even if the sub-control unit 91 is tampered with. While preventing the order from being specified, it is possible to perform an effect depending on whether or not the sub-control section 91 has operated in a stop order advantageous to the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. it can.

In the present embodiment, in the push order command setting process, the main control unit 41 stops the reels 2L, 2C, 2R when the notification target combination is won in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed. When it is determined that the winning combination to be stopped has been determined, a push order command including a navigation number that can identify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is set, and the push order command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. However, after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the winning combination is determined, a command that is advantageous for the player to specify the stopping order is different from the pushing order command. It may be a command, for example, by transmitting another command including the winning number of the notification target combination won in the internal lottery, the stop order advantageous for the player based on the type of the notification target combination won. The configuration may be such that it can be specified, or a separate command including a navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player may be provided. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process only when the internal lottery is performed, and then, when the winning combination to be stopped is determined, the stop order advantageous for the player. By adopting a configuration for performing the process of setting the command that can specify the key, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control section 41 is configured to execute the push order command setting process when the internal lottery is performed and the stop operation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is performed. After the winning combination to be stopped is determined, a pressing order command capable of specifying the stopping order advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 every time the pressing order command setting process is performed. The push order command capable of specifying the stop order advantageous to the player after the winning combination is determined may be transmitted at least once when the winning combination to be stopped is determined. The push order command setting process may not be executed after the push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the user is transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the push order command setting process when the internal lottery is performed and the stop operation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is performed in the state of performing the navigation notification. However, when the navigation notification is performed, the push order command setting process may be performed only when the internal lottery is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41 when the navigation notification is performed.

When the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs an internal lottery, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM 41c according to the internal lottery result, and sets the selected winning number. The internal winning flag is set, the navigation is informed, the command is created, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped according to the internal winning flag. The first internal win command that can be specified and the second internal win command that can specify the winning status of the general combination are set in the internal win command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The winning number when the notification target combination is won as an internal winning result is within a predetermined numerical range (the winning number of the push order replay as the notification target combination is 2 to 10, and the winning number of the push order bell is , 23 to 34) are assigned, and in the internal winning command setting process, the winning set in the RAM 41c is set in a state other than the state in which the AT is controlled and the navigation notification is executed. When the number is within the predetermined numerical value range (2 to 10, 23 to 34), a second internal winning command that can specify that the winning combination has been notified but cannot specify the stop order advantageous to the player is given. Since the second internal winning command that has been set is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the internal control from the second internal winning command is performed regardless of whether the main control unit 41 is controlling the AT. Since the stop order advantageous to the player according to the lottery result is not specified, the stop order advantageous to the player is navigated in a state where the AT is not controlled even if the sub-control unit 91 is fraudulent. Can be prevented from being notified.

Further, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value within a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 determines that the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. It is possible to determine whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical value range assigned to the notification target combination, so the second internal winning command is transmitted. The processing when doing can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay, That is, the internal lottery results are assigned consecutive numbers in the first numerical range (2 to 10) as the winning numbers of the lottery target combinations of Replay GR1 to 6 and Replay GR11 to 13, and the internal lottery results are the push order bell. When the winning number is reached, that is, the internal lottery result is the winning number of each lottery target combination of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 of the second numerical range (23 to 34). Since the consecutive numerical values are assigned, the main control unit 41 determines whether the winning number is in the first numerical range or the second numerical range when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. Accordingly, it is possible to determine whether the internal lottery result is the push-order replay or the push-order bell, so that the process of setting the second internal win command in the internal win command setting process can be simplified.

In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured such that the first state (RT0, RT1) and the second state (for example, RT1 for the first state, RT1 and RT1 for the first state). It is possible to control to a plurality of game states (RT0, RT1, RB) including RT0), and in each game state, the type of push-order replay as the notification target combination determined in the internal lottery is different (book. In the embodiment, for example, at RT0, the replays GR11 to 13 are the lottery target combinations, while the replays GR1 to 6 are not the lottery target combinations, and at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are the lottery target combinations, while the replays are made. GR11 to 13 are not the lottery target combination but the game state RT0, RT1 and the type of the notification target combination to be the target of the internal winning is different), and the internal lottery result is the push order replay when the game state is the first state. The winning number when it becomes, and the winning number when the internal lottery result becomes push-order replay in the game state of the second state are all assigned to the first numerical range (2 to 10). Therefore, in the internal winning command setting process, it is possible to standardize the process for determining whether or not the internal lottery result is the push-order replay in both the first state and the second state.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, when the internal lottery result is a winning combination other than the notification target winning combination or a non-winning combination in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 responds to the internal lottery result. The second internal winning command including the winning number (0 to 1, 11 to 22, 35 in this embodiment) is set, and when the internal lottery result is the push order replay that is the notification target combination, When the internal lottery result includes the push order bell which is the notification target combination, including the one winning number (2 in this embodiment) included in the numerical range (2 to 10), the second numerical range (23 to 34). By setting the second internal winning command including one winning number (23 in the present embodiment) included in (1), the internal lottery result is the notification target combination in a state where the AT is not controlled. Even if it is a combination other than the notification target combination or is out of the combination, since the second internal winning command including the winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result is transmitted, regardless of whether the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, The process of creating and transmitting the second internal winning command can be made common.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the internal winning command setting process, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the notification target combination is Although the fact that the player has won can be specified, the second internal winning command relating to the general combination is set so that the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. However, when it is not controlled by the AT, When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the fact that the notification target combination has won can be specified, but the second internal winning related to the general combination so that the player's advantageous stop order cannot be specified. While the command is set, when the AT is controlled, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the winning number according to the type of the notification target combination that has been won, for example, as a push order replay. When the replay GR11 is won, the AT is controlled by setting the second internal winning command including the winning number "8" and the winning number "27" when the middle bell 1 is selected as the push order bell. When in the state, the second internal winning command capable of specifying the type of the notified target winning combination may be transmitted to the sub control unit 91. With such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, it is possible to specify the stop order advantageous to the player according to the type of the notification target combination from the winning number included in the second internal winning command. The control unit 91 side can inform the player of the stop order advantageous to the player by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, since the winning number of the lottery target combination in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command, the internally-winning lottery target combination It is possible to perform an effect according to the type of winning combination included in, for example, when the replay GR11 is won, an effect that suggests the possibility that the middle-level play included in the replay GR11 will win.

Further, in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may be configured not to execute the push order command setting process and not to send the push order command. With such a configuration, the AT is controlled by the AT. In the state, the winning order included in the second internal winning command can identify the stop order advantageous to the player according to the type of the notification target combination, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the stop order advantageous to the player. It is possible to notify by the navigation effect, and it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

In addition, the winning number of the push-order replay and the winning number of the pushing-order bell may be set to consecutive numerical ranges, and the first numerical range and the pushing order in which the winning number of the pushing-order replay is set. The configuration may be such that the second numerical value range in which the winning number of the bell is set is continuous. Even with such a configuration, as in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination by using the winning number used when performing the predetermined control. Since it can be determined whether or not it is within a predetermined numerical value range assigned to, the process at the time of transmitting the second internal winning command can be simplified.

In addition, in the present embodiment, winning numbers 1 to 35 are assigned as the winning numbers of the general winning combinations, and the winning numbers of the push-order replays that are the notification target winning combinations are continuously set in the first numerical range (2 to 10). , The winning number of the push order bell that is the notification target combination is continuously set in the second numerical range (23 to 34), and the winning number of the non-reporting combination is the first numerical range and the second numerical range. The winning numbers of all the non-notification target winning combinations may be continuously set in the third numerical range. With such a configuration, whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical value range assigned to the notification target combination. Since it can be determined by whether or not it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the second internal winning command, it is determined whether the winning number assigned to the non-notification target combination is within a predetermined numerical range. The processing to be performed can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41, in the internal winning command setting process, regardless of the game state, a group of notification target combinations of the same type (in the present embodiment, a group of push order replay, a push order bell). The same transmission winning number (in this embodiment, “2” for the push-order replay group and “23” for the push-order bell group) is set uniformly for each group), and the transmission number concerned is set. Although the second internal winning command including the credit winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, in the internal winning command setting process, at least the group of notification target combinations to which the same transmission winning number is set is set. , It is possible to specify that the notification target combination has won when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, but it is possible to specify a stop order that is advantageous for the player. It is better not to do so.As for the group of the same type of notification target combination that is the target of the lottery in one game state, it is divided into a plurality of groups so that each group includes one combination advantageous to the player. Then, a different transmission winning number may be set for each divided group. As a result, it becomes possible for the sub-control unit 91 side to specify whether or not the notification target combination belonging to any one of the plurality of groups has been won, and execute the effect according to the specified group.

Next, the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 28 to 31.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the present embodiment is adapted to be rotated by a corresponding reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4). The reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are composed of hybrid type stepping motors that make one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335), and are controlled by a phase signal output from the motor drive circuit 45 under the control of the main controller 41. The excitation state of each excitation phase (four phases of φ1 to φ4 in the present embodiment) in the stepping motor is rotated by switching between excitation and non-excitation in a predetermined order.

The main control unit 41 sets the number of steps when the reel reference position is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R provided on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to 0, and rotates the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. To control. In the main processing described above, an excitation pattern for rotating the reel in a predetermined manner is set, and in the timer interrupt processing (main) described above, it is specified based on the excitation pattern and the number of steps from the reel reference position. A control signal that indicates the excitation state of each excitation phase of the stepping motor is output to the motor drive circuit 45, and a phase signal that indicates the excitation state based on the control signal is output by the motor drive circuit 45 to each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R. Output to. As a result, in each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, the excitation state of the excitation phase of the reel motor is switched according to the phase signal, and the reel motor is controlled in a predetermined rotation mode. 2R controls rotation.

The reel motor excitation pattern set by the main processing by the main control unit 41 is not directly related to the game excitation pattern group for controlling the rotation of the reel according to the game progress state, and the game progress state. For example, a non-game excitation pattern group for performing an effect using a reel is included, and these excitation patterns are predetermined in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Then, among the excitation patterns for the reel motor, the game excitation pattern group includes a starting pattern for starting the rotation of the reels in a stopped state and accelerating to a predetermined constant speed state, and a predetermined constant speed state. It includes a constant speed pattern for continuing the rotation of the reel accelerated to the constant speed state and a stop pattern for stopping the reel rotating in the predetermined constant speed state in a predetermined number of steps.

In each excitation pattern, the excitation state (excitation or non-excitation) of each excitation phase of the reel motor is determined for each number of steps from the reference position of the reel. The rotation of the reels can be controlled in a predetermined rotation mode by switching to the excitation state defined in the order of the numbers, and the main controller 41 controls the reel motors for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. After setting the starting pattern as the excitation pattern of, the excitation pattern can be switched to the constant speed pattern to start the rotation of the reel in the stopped state and perform the start control to accelerate to the predetermined constant speed rotation. Therefore, by repeatedly setting the constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern of the reel motor, it is possible to perform the constant speed rotation control for maintaining the rotation of the reel at the constant speed rotation, and for the reel whose stop switch is operated, By switching the excitation pattern of the reel motor to the stop pattern at a predetermined timing, it is possible to perform rotation stop control for stopping the reel at a predetermined stop position according to the timing at which the stop switch is operated.

Further, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is updated corresponding to the number of steps for exciting the reel motor, and is initialized each time the reel reference position is detected, so that the reels 2L, 2C,. For 2R, a step number counter for counting the number of steps after the reel reference position is detected is provided, and the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel is a predetermined number of steps (at least one revolution of the reel is completed). The number of steps is set to be larger than the required 336 steps, and for example, 400 steps or more, the main control unit 41 determines that a rotation abnormality has occurred in the reel, It is possible to reset the excitation pattern of the reel motor to the starting pattern, change the excitation state of the reel motor from the beginning of the starting pattern, and restart the rotation of the reel.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, the main control unit 41 sets a starting pattern as an excitation pattern of each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R as the game start operation is performed. The rotation of each reel is started by changing the excitation state of each excitation phase of each reel motor in the stopped state based on the starting pattern. Further, when the starting pattern is set as the excitation pattern, the step number counter is initialized and the counting of the step number is started. Then, the rotation of the reel is controlled to a predetermined constant speed rotation by switching the excitation pattern from the starting pattern to the constant speed pattern. After that, when the reel is rotating normally, the reel reference position is detected by the reel making at least one round before the step number counter reaches the above-described predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps). It will be. Then, for all the spinning reels, the activation condition for validating the acceptance of the stop operation of the spinning reels is set by switching the excitation pattern of the reel motor to the constant speed pattern and detecting the reel reference position. It is determined that it has been established. With the establishment of this validation condition, the main control unit 41 validates the acceptance of the stop operation of the spinning reel, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in this state, so that the corresponding reel is operated. Effectively accepts the stop operation for, and the stop control for stopping the rotation of the reel is started.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28( b ), the main controller 41 starts the rotation of the reel motors 32</b>L, 32</b>C, 32 in the stopped state, and then the reel reference position is changed for at least one of the reels. When the number of steps counter reaches a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) without being detected, that is, the number of steps after the start of rotation or the last reel reference position is detected is required for the reel to make one round. If the number of steps exceeds the number of steps, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the rotation state of the reel, restart control is performed, and the reel motor excitation pattern is set to the start pattern again for the reel. The excitation state of the reel motor is changed from the beginning of the starting pattern to restart the rotation. Further, when the restart control is performed, the step number counter is initialized. After that, when the reel is normally rotated, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches a predetermined step number (for example, 400 steps). Then, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern and the reel reference position is detected for all of the rotating reels, so that the valid condition for accepting the reel stop operation is satisfied, and the main control unit 41. Validates the stop operation of the spinning reel when the validation condition is satisfied.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 29, at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed, and in a state in which acceptance of a stop operation is enabled, for example, an instantaneous blackout occurs for an extremely short time. The reel rotation control is stopped, the reel is caught or idle, and the reel does not rotate normally, and the reel reference position is not detected. When the number of steps exceeds the predetermined number of steps since the last reel reference position was detected, the main control unit 41 determines that the reel rotation state is abnormal. Judgment is made to invalidate the acceptance of the stop operation for all reels. Then, for the reel that is determined that the reel reference position is not detected and the rotation state is abnormal, the step counter is initialized and the restart control is performed, and the reel motor is excited from the beginning of the starting pattern again. The rotation of the reel is restarted by changing the state. After that, when the reel is normally rotated, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches the predetermined number of steps after the change of the excitation state of the reel motor is started again by the starting pattern. It will be. Then, for all the reels that are rotating, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern and the reel reference position is detected, so that the valid condition for accepting the reel stop operation is satisfied, and the main control unit 41 validates the acceptance of the stop operation of the spinning reel when the validation condition is satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30, in a state in which at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, for example, an instantaneous blackout occurs for an extremely short time. The reel rotation control is stopped, the reel is caught or idle, and the reel does not rotate normally, and the reel reference position is not detected. If the number of steps exceeds the step), the main control unit 41 determines that there is an abnormality in the rotation state of the reel, invalidates the acceptance of the stop operation for all reels, and the reel reference position is not detected. For, the step number counter is initialized and the restart control is performed. Then, if the reel subjected to the restart control does not rotate normally and the step number counter exceeds the predetermined step number, the step number counter is initialized again and the restart control is repeated. After that, if the reel reference position is not detected before the step number counter reaches the predetermined number of steps even though the restart control is performed three times at maximum for the reel, All reels that are rotating are stopped, and error control for controlling an error state is started to make the progress of the game impossible.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment includes a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power from a backup power supply, and the power failure is detected based on the output of the power failure detection circuit 48. If detected, the control state of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, it is returned to the control state when power failure was detected. You can do it. Then, when at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed, and the stop operation is enabled for the reels, if the power interruption is detected, the control state is set to each reel. Data including the rotation state and the excitation pattern of each reel motor is stored in the backup storage area.

Then, when the main control unit 41 recovers from the power failure by restarting the power supply to the slot machine 1, the power failure is detected based on the control state stored in the backup storage area. For the reels that were in the rotating state at this time, the excitation pattern at the time when the power failure is detected is set as the excitation pattern of the reel motor. Regardless of the state before disconnection, it returns as an invalid state. After that, various controls are performed based on the control state reset at the time of restoration.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31( a ), the main control unit 41 controls at least one of the reels to rotate at a constant speed, and the main controller 41 turns on the electric power in a state where acceptance of the stop operation is enabled. When a power failure occurs and the power is restored, the constant speed pattern is set as the excitation pattern at the time of the power failure, but the stop operation is not accepted and the power is restored. After that, by starting the rotation control of the reel, the excitation state of the corresponding reel motor is changed based on the constant speed pattern which is the excitation pattern set at the time of return. As a result, when the reel is normally rotated, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches the predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) for the reel that is being rotated, The validating condition for acceptance of the stop operation is satisfied. When the validating condition for acceptance of the stop operation is satisfied for all the spinning reels, acceptance of the stop operation is validated for all the spinning reels. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in this state, the stop operation is effectively accepted, and the stop control of the corresponding reel is performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31B, the rotation control of the reel is started by the constant speed pattern set at the time of recovery from the power interruption, but the torque of the reel motor is insufficient and the reel does not rotate normally. In this case, the reel reference position is not detected for the reel, and the step number counter exceeds the predetermined step number. In such a case, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the reel rotation state, the step number counter is initialized and restart control is performed for the reel, and the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set to the start pattern. Is set again to change the excitation state of the reel motor from the beginning of the starting pattern to restart the rotation of the reel. After that, by performing restart control, the reel is rotated normally, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern, and the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels, and the stop operation is performed. When the validation condition of is satisfied, the acceptance of the stop operation of all the spinning reels is validated. On the other hand, if the reels do not rotate normally, even if the restart control is performed up to three times in succession, but the reels do not rotate normally, all the rotating reels are stopped and an error occurs. The error control for controlling the state is started, and the progress of the game is disabled.

Further, when a plurality of reels are rotating and the number-of-steps counter of any of the reels exceeds a predetermined number of steps, the main control unit 41 detects the reel reference position of the other reel. Regardless of whether or not the step number counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps, the reels are sequentially restarted from the reel concerned. For example, for a plurality of reels, the reels are rotated at different timings. Even if an abnormality occurs in the state, the reels in which the abnormality in the rotation state is determined first are sequentially restarted without waiting for the restart of the reel in which the abnormality in the rotation state is determined later.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, after starting the rotation of the reels, when the reel reference position and the constant speed rotation are detected for all the rotating reels, and when the enabling condition for the stop operation is satisfied, , While making the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R valid for all the spinning reels, the reel reference position is detected for at least one of the reels after the rotation of the reels is started. If the number of steps since the start of rotation specified based on the step number counter or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds a predetermined number of steps that exceeds one round of the reel, It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of.

In such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs even once in the rotation state of the reel, it is determined that the reel rotation is abnormal, the error state is controlled, and the progress of the game is temporarily disabled. Even if the rotation of the reel is delayed and the reel can be normally rotated after that, the progress of the game is disabled, which hinders the smooth progress of the game. There is.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the rotation of the reels is started, the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels, and the rotation speed is changed to the constant speed rotation. In the established condition, when abnormal rotation of the reel is determined, restart control for restarting the reel is performed by changing the excitation state of the reel motor again according to the starting pattern that is the excitation pattern when starting the reel. Each time it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the progress of the game is not disabled, and the game can be smoothly advanced.

In addition, since the acceptance of the stop operation is disabled during the period from when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal until the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied after the restart control is performed, the reel is not rotated normally when the reel rotation is not normal. Can be prevented from being executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when power is interrupted and power supply is stopped in a state where the enabling condition of the stop operation is satisfied, when power supply is restarted and restored from power failure, the control state before power failure is set. Then, the control for changing the excitation state of the reel motor is restarted. However, if normal rotation is specified by detecting the reel reference position thereafter, acceptance of the stop operation is validated from that time. Therefore, even if a momentary power failure occurs, if the normal rotation of the spinning reel is maintained, the power supply is restarted and the game can be immediately advanced.

In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the stop operation enabling condition is satisfied, there is not enough torque to rotate the reel and the reel is not rotated, resulting in abnormal rotation. Even if it is determined, the restart control is performed on the reel, and the progress of the game is not immediately disabled, so that the game can be smoothly advanced.

Further, in such a case, after the power supply is restarted, it is determined that the reel is abnormally rotated and restart control is performed, and then the reel reference positions are detected for all the reels that are rotating, and During the period until the activation condition is satisfied by shifting to the constant speed rotation, the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated.Therefore, in a situation where it is unknown whether the reel is rotating normally after the power supply is restarted. Can be prevented from being executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel reference position is detected, and the rotation of the reel shifts to the constant speed rotation, so that it is determined that the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied, and the reel is rotated at the constant speed. It is possible to prevent the stop control of the rotating reels from being executed by the stop operation even when the rotation has not reached.

In the present embodiment, the restart control is performed when the reel reference position is not detected and the stop operation validation condition is not satisfied after the restart control in which the excitation state of the reel motor is changed by the excitation pattern at the start. When the restart control is performed a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment) and the valid condition for the stop operation is not satisfied, the error state is controlled and the game is disabled. If the reel does not rotate normally even by the restart control, that is, if the problem cannot be solved by the restart control, the game can be disabled.

Further, in the present embodiment, when rotation abnormalities are determined at different timings in a plurality of reels while the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, the restart control is sequentially performed from the reels in which the rotation abnormality is determined. Therefore, even if abnormal rotations of a plurality of reels are determined at different timings, each reel can be normally rotated as early as possible.

In the present embodiment, when the rotation abnormality is determined in the plurality of reels at different timings while the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 sequentially re-executes the reels in which the rotation abnormality is determined. Although the starting control is performed, for example, when the rotation abnormality of one of the reels is determined, it is repeated until a period (a period of a predetermined number of steps) during which the rotation abnormality of the remaining reel can be determined is elapsed. A configuration in which the start control is delayed, that is, when rotation abnormalities are determined at different timings in a plurality of reels in a state where the enabling condition of the stop operation is satisfied, restart control of the reel in which the rotation abnormality is determined earliest is performed. The configuration may be such that the restart control of the reel in which the rotation abnormality is determined latest is delayed, and with such a configuration, even when the rotation abnormality is determined at different timings in a plurality of reels, the rotation abnormality is detected. Since a plurality of judged reels can be restarted at the same timing, the appearance at the time of restart is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the reel reference position is not detected and the number of steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds a predetermined number of steps (400 steps) exceeding one round of the reel, The reel rotation abnormality is specified, but the predetermined number of steps is larger than the number of steps required for the reel to make one turn, that is, the reel reference position is detected when the reel is rotating normally. It may be a value larger than the number of steps required until it is performed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the control for restarting the reel when the number of steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds the predetermined number without detecting the reel reference position. When the activation condition for the stop operation is not satisfied even after the predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment), the reel rotation abnormality is determined and the game is disabled. However, the activation condition for the stop operation is satisfied. If not, if the control for restarting the reel is performed at least once, it is possible to prevent the game from being frequently disabled.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel reference position is detected after the rotation is started, and the acceptance of the stop operation is validated by shifting to the constant speed rotation, but at least the reel reference position is detected. Any configuration may be used as long as the acceptance of the stop operation is validated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the constant speed rotation has been performed depending on whether or not the number of steps from the start of reel rotation is equal to or greater than the number of steps required to shift to the constant speed rotation. However, by determining whether or not the constant speed is satisfied based on the number of steps or the time until the reel reference position is detected and the next reel reference position is detected, it is determined whether or not the constant speed rotation is performed. It may be configured to make a determination.

Next, the control regarding the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment using the game auxiliary display device 12 will be described based on FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 32, the game auxiliary indicator 12 is composed of two indicators 12L and 12R capable of turning on/off the first to eighth segments, respectively, and a display capable of turning on each segment in red. It is a vessel. Each segment of the game auxiliary display device 12 is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in a predetermined output buffer provided on the game control board 40, and thereby has a predetermined lighting mode. It is controlled to be turned on or off. As the game auxiliary display 12, a display or a liquid crystal display capable of lighting each segment in any one of a plurality of colors such as white, pink, yellow, orange, red, green and blue, or a liquid crystal display is provided. You may use.

By setting the navigation notification display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, the main control unit 41 can display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12 and perform the navigation notification. .. Further, by setting the payout amount display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer, it is possible to perform the payout amount notification in which the number of medals awarded by the occurrence of the winning is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. By setting the error display data as the lighting mode data in the buffer, it is possible to perform an error notification in which the error code indicating the content of the error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when the error occurs.

When the internal lottery is performed at the start of the game, the main control unit 41 refers to the result of the internal lottery set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and wins one of the special combinations (BB1 to 3, RB). Whether or not a predetermined special part navigation notification execution condition (in this embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, 5 games) is established after the special part is won) is satisfied. If it is determined that the condition for performing the special notification of navigation is satisfied, a flag indicating that the navigation is to be performed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the condition for performing the special notification of navigation is satisfied. The above-described push-order command setting process is performed. By referring to the flag in the push-order command setting process, the flag is after the condition for performing the special notification of navigation has been established, and the timing at which the winning special part can be won, that is, the internal When the result of the lottery is out of alignment, the navigation numbers (10 to 13) suggesting the symbols forming the winning special combination are set as the transmission navigation numbers.

Then, after the push-order command setting process is completed, the lighting mode data of the game auxiliary display 12 is set. In the setting process of the lighting mode data of the game auxiliary display device 12, when the special combination is not won or the execution condition is not established, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the above-mentioned push order command transmission process. The navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number is set in the output buffer by referring to the transmission navigation number (“0” to “9”) that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification. On the other hand, when the special combination is won and the execution condition is satisfied, the predetermined order is set by the push order command transmission process, and the predetermined symbol suggested by the navigation notification (in the present embodiment, “blue 7 "Red 7" "White 7" "BAR" pattern) is referred to, and the navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number is selected by referring to the transmission navigation number ("10" to "13"). And set it in the output buffer.

As shown in FIG. 33( a ), the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data such that the navigation number is the standard push order number “0”, and when the navigation notification is not performed, the navigation notification display is performed. By setting the initial value of the output buffer as data, that is, by initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 and setting all the first to eighth segments of each display unit 12L, 12R to the off state, the game auxiliary The display 12 is controlled to be hidden. Further, the navigation number is any of the navigation numbers "1" to "9" other than the standard push order, and when performing the navigation notification, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is turned on so as to display the number of the navigation number. The navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 by setting the navigation notification display data in which the eighth segment of the display 12R is turned on and the other segments are turned off in the output buffer as well as the state. To control. In addition, when the special part is elected and the implementation conditions are met, if you select the navigation notification display data including the navi number that suggests the design corresponding to the special part, the number of the navigation number The navigation notification display data for turning on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to display, turning on the eighth segment of the display 12R and turning off the other segments is set in the output buffer. Thus, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the navigation number.

As a result, a segment that lights up for each stop order informed (left middle right, right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left, left first stop, middle first stop, right first stop) Due to the different combination of, the navigation number is displayed in a distinguishable manner from the combination of the segments that are lit, and as a navigation notification, the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery is displayed. The display 12 can be used for notification. In addition, if the special role has been won and the implementation conditions are met, a navigation number that suggests a design (blue 7, red 7, white 7, BAR) corresponding to the winning special role By displaying (“10” to “13”) in a recognizable manner, a predetermined symbol is suggested as the timing of the stop operation that is advantageous to the player, and as a navigation notification, a special part can be won. The timing of the possible stop operation can be notified using the game auxiliary display 12. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the eighth segment main of the display 12R together with the navigation number to the lit state when performing the navigation notification, and turns off the eighth segment main of the display 12R when not performing the navigation notification. By controlling to, it is possible to recognize whether or not the navigation information is being executed by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12.

In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, the combination of segments corresponding to the navigation number is turned on so that the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is the navigation number. The display mode may be a display mode that directly indicates the stop order (for example, modification 1 in FIG. 34), or may not be a direct recall of the stop order, but may be a segment that is turned on. It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of No. 2 and the display mode may not be easily identified without the correspondence table (for example, Modification 2 of FIG. 34).

Specifically, as shown as a modification 1 in FIG. 34, for example, the reel number of the left reel 2L is "1", the reel number of the middle reel 2C is "2", and the reel number of the right reel 2R is "3". As a result, by displaying the reel number of the first stop on one display 12L of the two game auxiliary indicators 12 and displaying the reel number of the second stop on the other display 12R (the game auxiliary indicator For example, by displaying "21" on 12, it is indicated that the stop order is middle, left, and right), and directly suggests the stop order as a navigation notification, and the symbol of blue 7 is "b7", red. By designating the symbol of 7 as "r7", the symbol of white 7 as "S7", and the symbol of BAR as "br", by displaying these "b7", "r7", "S7" and "br" on the game auxiliary display unit 12. The stop timing can be directly suggested by suggesting the symbols of blue, blue 7, red 7, white 7, and BAR.

In addition, as shown as a modified example 2 in FIG. 34, a combination of segments in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order in advance in the stop order (for example, as a combination of segments that suggests the left-middle-right stop order, It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order by allocating the second segment of 12L, the fourth and sixth segment combinations of the display 12R, etc., and turning on the corresponding segment, but use the correspondence table etc. The stop order can be suggested by the display mode that can be identified by the above.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment determines whether or not any winning combination has occurred when the game progresses and all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and pays out. When any of the accompanying winning combinations (small winning combinations) has been won, the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of the winning is set in the output buffer as payout number display data and paid out to the game auxiliary display unit 12. Display the number of medals to be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 33B, when the payout amount display data is set in the output buffer, each segment of the game auxiliary display device 12 is turned on so as to display the payout amount of medals, and the eighth By setting payout number display data for turning off the other segments including the segment in the output buffer, it is controlled to display the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display 12. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R are turned on, while the first to eighth segments of the display 12L and the eighth segment of the display 12R are turned off. As a result, when the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the eighth segment of the display 12R is controlled to the unlit state, so that the lighting mode and the number of medals to be paid out in the navigation notification are as described above. It becomes a lighting mode different from the lighting mode in the notification of, so that it is not erroneously recognized whether the navigation notification is performed on the game auxiliary display 12 or the number of medals to be paid out. There is.

When an error is detected during the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment places an error code (E1 to E8, see FIG. 35) that is predetermined according to the type of the error in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When a predetermined error display condition to be set is satisfied (in this embodiment, when an error is detected during reel rotation control, all reels are stopped and reel rotation control is being performed). If an error is detected at any other time, that is, when the error is detected), the error display data including the error code set in the RAM 41c is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12.

As shown in FIG. 35, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 puts each segment of the game auxiliary display device 12 into a lighting state so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and the other segments. By setting the error display data in which the is turned off in the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code that can specify the type of the detected error. Then, when a predetermined error cancellation condition (see FIG. 35) is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated. In the error display data, the first, second, fourth, fifth, and seventh segments of the display 12L are turned on to display the character "E" and correspond to the error code number of the segment of the display 12R. While turning on the segment, the other segments of the indicators 12L and 12R are turned off. Thereby, when the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode is controlled so that the display 12L displays the letter "E" which is not displayed in the navigation notification or the payout number display. Therefore, the lighting mode at the time of notifying the error code is different from the lighting mode at the navigation notification and the lighting mode at the notification of the number of payout medals, and whether the error code is notified by the game auxiliary display 12. It is designed so that it is not erroneously recognized whether or not the navigation is informed and the number of medals to be paid out is informed.

Next, the timing when the main control unit 41 switches the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 according to the progress of the game and the like will be described based on FIGS. 36 to 39.

As shown in FIG. 36(a), the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 to set the game auxiliary display when a bet number of 1 or more is set to start the game. All the segments of the container 12 are turned off to control the display. Then, the start operation is performed in a state where the bet number of the specified number is set, whereby the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R related to the game is started. At this time, the navigation number "0" in the standard pressing order is set with reference to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and when no navigation notification is given, all segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are turned off. maintain. Then, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all stopped after the third stop operation is performed, if the winning of any of the small wins occurs, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning. Is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 as payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12. Then, by setting the bet number of 1 or more to start the next game, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized again, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. Accordingly, in the game in which the navigation notification is not performed, the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to be hidden for a period from when the bet number of 1 or more is set to when the payout of medals is started by winning. , When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started, a bet number of 1 or more is set, or a waiting condition (no operation for a certain period of time, settlement operation is performed). That is, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals as a payout number display for a period until the standby state is established. When the third stop operation is performed and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the re-playing combination is winning, or if no winning is occurring, game assistance By not setting the payout amount display data in the output buffer of the display device 12, the betting number of 1 or more is set in order to maintain the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 in a non-display state and start one game. The lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled so as not to be displayed for a period from the time until the number of bets is set to start the next game, that is, for the entire period in one game.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36(b), when performing the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 performs the start operation with the prescribed number of bets set, and then the reel 2L related to the game. When the rotation control of 2C and 2R is started, one of the navigation numbers “1” to “9” is set as the transmission navigation number by referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and performing the push order command transmission process described above. If the navigation information of the special role is satisfied and the navigation number “10” to “13” is set as the transmission navigation number, the corresponding navigation number is set. The navigation notification display data to be displayed is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. After that, the third stop switch is operated, and when the stop switch is released, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized and the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-display. Then, it waits for a predetermined waiting period. Then, after a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not any small winning combination has been won, and if a small winning combination has been won, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning is determined. The payout number display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. As a result, in the game in which the navigation notification is given, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed for the period from when the reel starts to be rotated with the start of the game to when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released. It is controlled so that the navigation number is continuously displayed as the navigation notification. When the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is once controlled to be non-display by initializing the output buffer, when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started. From the above, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals as the payout number display for a period until the bet number of 1 or more is set.

Further, as described above (see FIG. 29), the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls at least one of the reels to rotate at a constant speed, and in a state in which acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, If it is determined that there is an abnormality in the spinning state of the spinning reels, the acceptance of the stop operation is invalid for all reels, and the rotation of the reels determined to have an abnormality is restarted. Perform restart control. After that, when all the spinning reels are normally rotated, acceptance of the stop operation is re-enabled. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36B, in the case of performing the navigation notification, the navigation notification is given to the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R related to the game is started. The display data is set, and thereafter, when the stop switch of the third stop is released, the output buffer is initialized. As a result, in the case of performing the navigation notification, the acceptance of the stop operation is effective in the period from when the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R related to the game is started to when the stop switch of the third stop is released. Regardless of whether the navigation number is activated or deactivated, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36B, the main control unit 41 transmits the above-described push order command to the sub control unit 91 when the game start operation is performed. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the navigation number based on the push-order command, and when the navigation notification is specified based on the navigation number, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the navigation number. A navigation effect that suggests an advantageous operation mode is executed. In the navigation effect, for example, a number indicating the stop order based on the navigation number is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, or the stop operation based on the navigation number is performed. An advantageous operation mode is suggested by displaying an image indicating timing (for example, an image of “red 7” or the like) in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to start the navigation effect when the push order command is received when performing the navigation effect. It suffices that the stop operation of the stop switch is enabled on the control unit 41 side, for example, a reel acceleration information command indicating that the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started with the start of the game is received. Even the timing and the timing within the period after receiving the push order command and before receiving the acceleration completion command indicating that the control for accelerating the reel to the predetermined constant speed rotation is completed with the start of the game good. In particular, when the stop operation is activated, the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect is started on the sub control unit 91 side, whereby the navigation notification is performed. Even in the state, during the period from when the start operation is performed to when the stop operation is activated, the notification of the notification target and the navigation effect do not suggest that the winning combination of the notification target is won. It is possible to maintain the expectation for the winning role in the lottery. In addition, in particular, after the rotation of the reels related to the game is started, the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side is started and the navigation effect on the sub control unit 91 side is started. The main control unit 41 controls to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed in the period after the start operation is performed and before the rotation control of the reel related to the game is started, and the reel effect using the reel in the freeze state. If it is a configuration that can be performed, during the period after the start operation is performed until the reel rotation control related to the game is started, that is, during the period in which it is controlled in the freeze state, the notification target is given by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Since the winning of the winning combination is not suggested, it is possible to maintain the expectation of winning the winning combination in the internal lottery over the period.

In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment ends the navigation notification when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released after starting the navigation notification, and issues a game end command to the sub-control unit 91. Although it is configured to transmit, the sub control unit 91 can end the navigation effect when the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side is ended based on the reception of the game end command. The navigation effect may be configured to be performed at least when the result of the game changes depending on the stop order. For example, the stop switch is operated in a stop order other than the stop order suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. If it is determined that the notification target winning combination does not win the prize, or if it is determined that only one winning combination is won by performing the first stop operation or the second stopping operation, the main control unit 41 side The navigation effect may be ended before the navigation notification is ended. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the navigation effect from being continued even after the game result is confirmed.

The RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can retain the stored contents by being supplied with power from the backup power supply even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power failure is detected based on the output of the power failure detection circuit 48, the control state in the main control unit 41 set in the RAM 41c is changed to the power failure. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control is started in the control state when the power failure is detected. You can do it.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the main control unit 41 controls the rotation of at least one reel as the game progresses, and when the game auxiliary display 12 is informing the navigation, the power is cut off. When it is detected, the control related to the power interruption is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled not to be displayed, and the rotation control is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the control state including the excitation pattern of the reel motor of the reel, the number of excitation control steps, the navigation number, and the like can be restored with the contents when the power failure was detected. Cut off electricity as much as possible.

After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the control state of the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power interruption, the data is stored in the RAM 41c when the power interruption is detected. The control state before the power failure is restored based on the existing control state, but the acceptance state of the stop operation by all the stop switches in the control state is changed to invalid and set. As a result, the main control unit 41 returns in a state in which the acceptance of the stop operation by all the stop switches is disabled.

Further, the main control unit 41 stores the navigation number, the excitation pattern of the reel motor of each reel, and the number of steps in the RAM 41c when the power failure is detected when returning the control state to the state before the power failure. Restore the contents as they were. Then, when returning, the control state on the side of the main control unit 41 including the return command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure and the push order command capable of specifying the navigation number is displayed. Various identifiable commands are transmitted to the sub control unit 91. After that, the same control as that at the time of starting the game described above is executed, and the control for advancing the game based on the control state set in the RAM 41c is performed. After setting the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controlling to restart the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, the excitation pattern of the reel motor set in the RAM 41c, that is, Based on the constant speed pattern, the reel motor of the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure was excited from the number of steps in the excitation pattern when the power failure was detected, and the corresponding reel was rotated at the predetermined constant speed again. When the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed, the control for validating the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch of the corresponding reel is performed.

At this time, in the control of rotating the corresponding reel again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, the rotation control of the corresponding reel motor is performed based on the constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern set at the time when the power failure is detected. In such a case, as described above (see FIGS. 31A and 31B), the corresponding reel is normally rotated depending on the state (rotation state or stop state) of the corresponding reel. In some cases, the reels may not be rotated normally, and if they are not rotated normally, the restart control is performed to rotate the corresponding reels normally.

Then, when the reel is rotated normally and not normally, and when the reel is normally rotated by the restart control, when the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed, the corresponding reel is rotated. Enable acceptance of stop operation by the stop switch of. After that, the control waits until the stop switch whose acceptance is validated is operated, and when the stop switch is operated, control is performed to stop the corresponding reel.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the return command after returning from the power failure, and then receives the push-order command. When it is determined that navigation notification is to be performed on the 41st side, the navigation effect that can identify the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player based on the navigation number is restarted. After that, the effect is controlled based on various commands received according to the progress of the game. As a result, in the main control unit 41, after returning from the power interruption and transmitting the push order command and the like, the rotation control of the reel is restarted and the corresponding reel becomes the constant speed rotation, so that the stop operation by the stop switch is performed. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the push order command is received after the recovery from the power interruption. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 causes the main control unit 41 to When the stop operation is validated on the side, it is possible to be in a state where the navigation effect has already been performed.

In this way, when the power failure is detected, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 and controls the game auxiliary display device 12 so as not to display the power failure. In the period from the time when is detected to the time when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Further, when the power failure is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is initialized, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and when the main control unit 41 is restored, the navigation notification display is displayed on the output buffer. Since the data is controlled to be reset, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for the period from when the power supply is restarted to when the main control unit 41 is restored. It is like this.

Further, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the main control unit 41 returns, and then, When the reel is controlled to rotate at a constant speed again when the power failure is detected, the reel is stopped by the stop switch when the reel becomes constant speed rotation. Since the reception is controlled to be enabled, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, after the navigation auxiliary display 12 starts displaying the navigation number by the navigation notification, the stop is stopped by the stop switch. The acceptance of the operation is enabled, and the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled while the navigation number is already displayed.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the same process as that at the start of the game when the power failure is detected while the reel rotation control is being performed, and then the power is restored from the power failure. The progress of the game is controlled based on the control state.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the main control unit 41 that controls the game and the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect. The main control unit 41 controls the main control unit 41 side. With the game auxiliary display 12, the navigation notification for notifying the operation mode advantageous to the player can be performed.

In such a configuration, when power failure occurs in the state where the navigation assistance is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the navigation information is also performed after the power failure is restored, but after the power failure is restored, If the stop operation is validated before the navigation notification is restored, there is a risk that the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode different from the advantageous operation mode notified.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 side can perform navigation notification for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player. Yes, after starting the rotation control of the reels with the start of the game, while accepting the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R while the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the predetermined activation condition is satisfied In addition, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted while the navigation information is being sent, during the period from when the power supply is restarted until the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. , The stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not accepted, the navigation notification is restarted on the game auxiliary display 12, and the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted after a predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Therefore, after the power supply is stopped in the state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, when the power supply is restarted, the stop switch 8L is provided in the period from when the power supply is resumed until the activation condition is satisfied, It is possible to prevent the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from being stopped in a situation where it is unknown whether or not the normal rotation is performed after the power supply is restarted because the stop operation by the 8C and 8R is not accepted. Further, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation information is being sent, the timing earlier than the predetermined activation condition being satisfied. Since the navigation notification is restarted with, the stop switches 8L, 8C are erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the player is notified of the advantageous operation mode by the navigation notification. , 8R can be prevented from being operated.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, on the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41, as the predetermined contents, the payout number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the small winning combination, and the error that has occurred. It is possible to display an error code indicating the content, and the game auxiliary display 12 displays a navigation number that can identify an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player, as display content different from the predetermined content. Therefore, when displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, a new display is made by displaying the navigation number using the display means for displaying the predetermined content. The predetermined content and the navigation number can be displayed without providing any means.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restarts the power supply after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in the state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the state where the navigation information is being issued. Then, when the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power failure, after the navigation notification is restarted, the reel whose rotation is controlled when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped is rotated. The control is restarted, and after the power supply is restarted, the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 in the same display mode as when the power supply is stopped, regardless of the reel stop state. Then, since the advantageous operation mode is notified, it is possible to simplify the control related to the restart of the control for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the navigation notification.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets a plurality of different operation timings (“blue 7”, “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR” as a winning line as advantageous operation modes advantageous to the player. An operation mode in which the operation is performed at any operation timing among the LN stop timings), and an operation mode in which any one of a plurality of operation orders (for example, left middle right, left and right middle operation order) is operated. Although the notification is made by the navigation notification, the operation mode by the combination thereof may be notified.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when starting the rotation control of the reels at the start of the game, starts the navigation notification for notifying the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player, and then the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. In this state, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted, so that after the game starts, the navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than the predetermined activation condition is established, which is advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent accidentally operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the operation mode has been notified.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 activates the navigation after notifying the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player when the rotation control of the reel is started with the start of the game, and then the predetermined activation is performed. The configuration is such that the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted in a state where the conditions are satisfied, but it is sufficient if the configuration is such that navigation notification is started after the game is started and before a predetermined activation condition is satisfied. For example, the navigation notification may be started when the start switch 7 is operated in order to start the game, or a predetermined effective state is set after the start switch 7 is operated in order to start the game. The navigation notification may be started at any timing within the period until the activation condition is satisfied. Even in such a configuration, after the game is started, the navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, and the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is not notified. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R from being accidentally operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment invalidates the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R when an abnormality is detected in the reel rotation state after the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, and the predetermined control is performed again. When the activation condition of is satisfied, the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated, and after the navigation notification is started, even when an abnormality is detected in the reel rotation state, Since the notification of the advantageous operation mode is continued by the notification, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are accidentally operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without noticing that the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player has been notified. It is possible to prevent it.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit a push order command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player to the sub control unit 91, while the sub control unit 91 causes the push order. It is possible to execute the navigation effect that can specify the advantageous operation mode based on the command, and when the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side, by using the liquid crystal display 51 controlled by the sub control unit 91 side. Since it is possible to notify the advantageous operation mode, it is possible to enhance the effect of notifying the advantageous operation mode.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restarts the power supply to the slot machine 1 after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in the state where the activation condition is satisfied and the state where the navigation notification is performed, and the main control is performed. When the section 41 returns to the state before the power failure, the navigation notification is restarted, and the pushing order command is transmitted to the sub-control section 91, and thereafter, the reel rotation control is started to perform a predetermined activation. When the condition is satisfied, the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 is a push-order command that can specify the advantageous operation mode at a timing earlier than the validation condition is satisfied. Will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the navigation effect is started before the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. This makes it possible to prevent the player from mistakenly operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the advantageous operation mode has been notified.

In the present embodiment, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, so that the power failure is detected when the control state of the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power failure. At this time, the configuration is such that the control state before the power failure is restored based on the control state stored in the RAM 41c at the time, and in particular, regarding the reel whose rotation control was performed before the power failure, the reel motor It is designed to return with the excitation pattern and the number of steps set.When returning from the power interruption, the excitation state of the reel motor is changed from the excitation pattern at the time of the power interruption, that is, the constant speed pattern and the number of steps. Then, after the reel is controlled to restart its rotation, if the reel is not rotated normally, the excitation pattern of the corresponding reel is reset to the starting pattern and restart control is performed to restart the rotation. However, in the case where the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power failure when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a state in which one of the reels is rotationally controlled before the power failure. Alternatively, the excitation pattern of the reel motor for the corresponding reel may be set to the starting pattern.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 is configured to select the excitation pattern of the reel motor in the order of the start pattern, the constant speed pattern, and the stop pattern when performing a normal game control. As shown in (a), the starting pattern is selected on condition that the effective start switch 7 is operated, and the reel in the stopped state is started and accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. After that, a constant speed pattern is selected and the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed. Then, by standing by in this state, the stop pattern is selected according to the number of sliding frames for the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated on condition that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and the stop switch is operated. The reel is stopped at the stop position corresponding to the operation of the stop switch within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms in this embodiment). After that, the main control unit 41 does not select the excitation pattern until the next game is started, and keeps the reels in the stopped state, as shown in FIG. The rotation of the reel is controlled by, and when the reel is stopped during the start due to the power interruption, when returning from the power interruption, the starting pattern selected at the time of the power interruption is used. By changing the excitation state from the first step of the starting pattern, it is possible to start the reel without causing the reel to rotate normally.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38(c), the rotation of the reel is controlled by a constant speed pattern before the power interruption, and if the reel is stopped during the start due to the power interruption, the When returning, the excitation pattern is changed from the constant speed pattern selected at the time of power interruption to the starting pattern, and the excitation state is changed from the first step of the starting pattern, so that the reel is not normally rotated once The reel can be started without.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38(d), the reels are controlled to stop rotation by a stop pattern before the power is cut off, and when the reels are stopped during the control to stop the reels due to the power cut, When returning from power failure, the stop pattern that was being executed at the time of power failure can be changed by changing the excitation state from the number of steps at the time of power failure in the stop pattern that was selected at the time of power failure. By continuously executing, the stop pattern that was being executed at the time of power failure can be executed to the end within a specific time (190 ms in this embodiment) excluding the time during power failure after starting before power failure. You can

In the main process and the timer interrupt process (main), the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can detect the occurrence of various errors related to games such as errors related to payout of medals, errors related to insertion of medals, and errors related to reel rotation. As described above, when a predetermined error display condition is satisfied after detecting various errors as described above, an error code indicating the content of the error is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12. The predetermined error display condition is when the error is detected when the reel is not rotationally controlled due to the game, and the error is detected, and the various error is detected while the reel is rotationally controlled. The case is when all reels are stopped.

As shown in FIG. 39, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 at the start of the game as described above to perform the navigation notification, and then, 3 When the predetermined standby period has elapsed since the stop switch was released after the stop operation was performed, the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning situation is used as the payout number display data, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 Is set to display the number of paid out medals. In such a configuration, from the time when the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation notification is started, the stop switch on which the third stop operation is performed is released and a predetermined standby If various errors related to the game, especially errors related to the insertion of medals and errors related to the rotation of the reel are detected during the limit period until the period elapses, the control regarding the game is continued until the above-mentioned limit period elapses. When the time limit has passed, an error code indicating the content of the detected error is set as error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. After starting, control the error state.

After that, when the release condition (for example, the operation of the reset switch 23 in a predetermined procedure) according to the detected abnormality type is satisfied, the control of the game is restarted from the time before the control of the error state is started. .. By restarting the control of the game, the control after the third stop operation is performed and the predetermined regular period has elapsed, that is, it is determined whether or not the winning of any of the small winning combinations has occurred, and When the winning of the winning combination has occurred, the number of medals paid out by the winning is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Let

In this way, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 to perform the navigation notification, and when various errors are detected, By setting the error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 when the navigation notification is ended and a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, the error notification is performed in the period from the start of the navigation notification to the end thereof. Are restricted from being performed.

The conventional slot machine includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub control unit that controls the production. It is provided with a game auxiliary display capable of displaying an error code indicating its content, and a command capable of specifying the internal lottery result can be transmitted to the sub control unit, and the sub control unit, According to the internal lottery result specified based on the command, the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display or the like included in the sub-control unit to notify it.

In such a configuration, a disadvantage may occur in the sub-control unit or the liquid crystal display device, and an advantageous operation mode cannot be specified, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 side In addition to performing control to display an advantageous operation mode, an advantageous operation mode is displayed by using the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player. If the number of medals to be paid out and the operation mode advantageous to the player are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 provided in the main control unit 41, the number of medals to be paid to the player on one display and the number of medals to be paid to the player are displayed. Since both of the advantageous operation modes are displayed, there is a possibility that the display content may be erroneously recognized when the display at that time is switched.

On the other hand, the main controller 41 of this embodiment can display the number of medals to be paid out to the player as the predetermined content and an error code indicating the content when an error related to the game occurs, as a game assistance. A display 12 is provided, and the game auxiliary display 12 can display a navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch, which is advantageous for the player, as display content different from the predetermined content. It is possible, and after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display unit 12, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content, the display content of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is initialized once and then set to a non-display state Since the predetermined content is displayed, when the navigation number is displayed on the display directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, a game auxiliary display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content without providing new display means. By displaying the navigation number using 12, it is possible to display both the predetermined content and the navigation number, and when the predetermined number is displayed after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the game assistance is displayed. Since the display contents of the display unit 12 are initialized and hidden and then the predetermined contents are displayed, it is erroneously recognized whether the display contents displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12 are the navigation number or the predetermined contents. It is possible to prevent it.

The main control unit 41 once initializes the display contents of the game auxiliary display device 12 and displays it when the number of paid-out medals is displayed as the predetermined content after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12. It suffices that the game auxiliary display 12 is in a non-display state as long as the player or the like can recognize at least that the game auxiliary display 12 is in a non-display state. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 provides a predetermined waiting period after which the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 is initialized, and a predetermined content is displayed after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12. When displaying the payout number of medals, the game auxiliary display unit 12 is surely controlled to be hidden.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displays the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is on standby for the predetermined standby period. The mode may be any period during which the player can recognize that at least the light has been turned off while switching from the navigation notification to the payout number notification, for example, waiting until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed at least once. By doing so, the timer interruption process (main) is performed and the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 is switched. Therefore, while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts, the game auxiliary display device 12 is temporarily displayed. It can be controlled to the off state. In addition, for example, when the stop switch for the third stop is operated and the stop switch is released, the timer is operated and the predetermined waiting time is counted by the timer, so that The game auxiliary display 12 may be temporarily turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts by waiting for the standby period.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when the navigation notification is performed by the game auxiliary display device 12, when the operation of the stop switch for the third stop is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 is output. After once initializing, the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, so that the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 is temporarily turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the payout number notification. However, by displaying a display not related to the game (for example, "-" or "_", etc.) while switching from the navigation notification to the payout number notification, the display content of the navigation notification and the notification of the payout number are displayed. It is possible to prevent the contents from being mistaken.

Further, when the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12 and then displays the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the display content of the game auxiliary display device 12 is initially initialized. The display amount of the medals is displayed by setting the payout number display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 after the display is turned to the non-display state, and the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12 are initially set. Completed after the payout of medals is started by setting the data that displays the total number of medals to be paid out with the winning of the small role when setting the payout number display data The total number of medals to be paid out is displayed over the period up to, but when the main controller 41 displays the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12, the initial data of the payout number display data is displayed. After setting the data for displaying 0 coins, the payout amount display data is updated to the total number of paid-out medals each time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. The total number of completed medals may be sequentially displayed, and finally the total number of medals paid out in association with the winning of the small winning combination may be displayed. Even in such a configuration, similar to the configuration of the present embodiment, when the number of medals to be paid out is displayed as the predetermined content after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. By initializing the contents and setting the payout amount display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12, whether the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12 is a navigation number or a predetermined content, Can be prevented from being mistakenly recognized.

Further, when displaying the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated every time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. Then, in the configuration for controlling the display of the game auxiliary display unit 12 to be updated, 0 is shown as initial data of the payout amount display data, and data for hiding the display on the game auxiliary display unit 12 is set. However, thereafter, each time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals, the payout number display data may be updated so as to be incremented by one. With such a configuration, the period from the start of the payout of medals with the winning of the small role to the detection of the payout of the first medal, that is, the number of paid-out medals is 0. The game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden for a certain period of time, and after that, when the payout of the first medal is detected, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed and the total number of medals paid out. The numbers will be sequentially displayed, that is, when the number of medals to be paid out is displayed as the predetermined content after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12, the navigation number is displayed as the display content of the game auxiliary display unit 12. After the display, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed after the display state is once hidden, and the same effect as the configuration of the present embodiment is exhibited, and the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. It can be prevented that the navigation number or the predetermined content is erroneously recognized.

Further, when displaying the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated every time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. Then, in the configuration for controlling the display of the game auxiliary display device 12 to be updated, when the navigation notification is ended and a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, 0 is shown as the initial data of the payout number display data. The data for hiding the display on the game auxiliary display device 12 is set, and thereafter, the payout amount display data is updated so as to be incremented by one each time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. It may be configured. With such a configuration, the period from the end of the navigation notification to the elapse of a predetermined waiting time and the initial data of the payout amount display data are set from the payout sensor 34c to the first medal of the first medal. During the period until the payout is detected and the payout number display data is updated, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 can be kept in the non-display state, and the same effect as the configuration of the present embodiment can be obtained, and the game auxiliary It is possible to prevent the display content displayed on the display unit 12 from being erroneously recognized as the navigation number or the predetermined content.

Further, when displaying the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated every time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. Then, in the configuration for controlling the display of the game auxiliary display device 12 to be updated, the display content of the game auxiliary display device 12 is initialized by initializing the navigation notification display data when the third stop operation is performed. Is temporarily hidden, and when a predetermined waiting period elapses after the navigation notification display data is initialized, 0 is shown as the initial data of the payout number display data and the display on the game auxiliary display 12 is hidden. It is also possible to set the data to be set, and then control to update the payout amount display data so as to be incremented by one each time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. With such a configuration, the period during which the navigation notification display data is initialized after the navigation notification is finished, and the period after the navigation notification display data is initialized until the predetermined waiting time elapses. Over the period and the period from when the initial data of the payout number display data is set to when the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of the first medal and the payout number display data is updated, the game auxiliary display 12 The display can be set to the non-display state, the same effect as that of the configuration of the present embodiment can be obtained, and it is erroneously recognized whether the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is the navigation number or the predetermined content. It can be prevented from being done. In addition, these periods, that is, the period in which the navigation notification display data is initialized after the navigation notification is finished, the period from the initialization of the navigation notification display data until the predetermined waiting time elapses, the payout is performed. By applying only one of the periods from when the initial data of the number display data is set to when the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of the first medal and the payout number display data is updated. After the navigation notification is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, it may be temporarily hidden and the number of medals paid out may be displayed. Any two of these periods may be displayed. It may be applied.

Further, when displaying the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated every time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. Then, in the configuration for controlling the display of the game auxiliary display unit 12 to be updated, "1" to "9" can be displayed as the display mode of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display unit 12, and Although a part of the display mode in the notification (navi numbers “1” to “13” and “.”) is included in the display mode of the payout number, the display mode in the navigation notification and the display mode of the payout number are However, when the displays on the two display devices 12L and 12R are integrated, different display modes are used. For example, in the navigation notification, the eighth segment of the display device 12R and the display devices 12L and 12R corresponding to the navigation numbers. In the payout amount display, while only the 1st to 7th segments of No. 1 are turned on, only the 1st to 7th segments of the indicators 12L and 12R corresponding to the payout amount are turned on. It is possible to prevent the display content of the notification of the payout number from being erroneously recognized.

After starting the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed, until the time when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released. During the period, the navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch, which is advantageous for the player, is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, so that the period from the start to the end of the game The player can be made to continuously recognize the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed at the start of the game, and then starts the third stop operation at the end of the game. The navigation number is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 for a period until the stop switch is released. However, when the game starts, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Navi number is continued on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period from one start timing until the operation of becomes effective to one end timing after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the end of the game. It is sufficient that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are operated at a predetermined constant speed when the game is started, for example, when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where a bet number of a prescribed number is set. When the control to rotate is started, from one start timing when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective, when the game ends, for example, the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed. When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, when the payout of medals is started or ended with a prize, and when the bet number setting operation is performed for the next game. The navigation number may be continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 for a period until the end timing of the other one.

In such a configuration, particularly, one start timing is a control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where a bet number of a prescribed number is set. By either of the above, it is possible to start displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12 before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. Further, one start timing is set to either when the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed is started or when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, For example, during the period from the operation of the start switch 7 to the start of the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed, a reel effect in which the reels are rotated in a mode different from that of a normal game, etc. Even if it is configured to be performed or controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time, it is possible to start the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12 after the end of the reel effect, the freeze state, or the like. It is possible to prevent the navigation number from being displayed while the reel production is being performed. Further, by setting the one start timing as when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective, an event that occurs in the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective, for example, Regardless of whether or not the reel effect and the re-acceleration of the reel accompanying the recovery from the power interruption occur as described above, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12 is started at a predetermined timing when the game is started. be able to.

Further, in particular, by setting one end timing to be the time when the stop switch for the third stop operation is pressed, from the time when the stop switch for the third stop operation is pressed, all reels 2L, 2C, During the period until the 2R is stopped and the prize determination is performed, the contents displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 can be hidden, so that when displaying the number of medals to be paid out due to winning, the navigation It is possible to prevent the number and the payout number from being mistakenly recognized.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is information relating to the result of the game as a predetermined content, and the game auxiliary display 12 used to display the number of medals to be paid out to the player due to the occurrence of a prize at the end of the game. As a display content different from the predetermined content, a navigation number capable of identifying the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch advantageous to the player is displayed, and the stop switch advantageous to the player is displayed. While the advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, the number of payouts as the predetermined content is displayed after the end of the game, so that the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the number of payouts overlap on the game auxiliary display 12. You don't have to.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment causes the game auxiliary display 12 to display a navigation number that can specify a stop mode that is advantageous to the player and the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the small winning combination. Since the display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the payout number of medals do not include a common mode, whether the navigation number is displayed or not It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition as to whether or not the payout number is displayed as the content.

The display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid-out medals are the same when the displays on the two display devices 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 are integrated. In addition, the display mode of the navigation number may be a configuration including a part of the display mode of the number of payouts or the reverse of the configuration, as long as it does not include the common mode.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays the number of medals to be paid out in a part of the display mode (navi numbers “1” to “13” and “.”) of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification. It is configured to include a display mode (for example, “8” when paying out eight coins), but a display mode for displaying the number of medals to be paid out (for example, “8” when paying out eight coins) in the display mode by the navigation notification. The configuration may not be included. With such a configuration, the display mode of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out It is possible to prevent the display form from being erroneously recognized.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the display mode of the game auxiliary display unit 12 in the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 lights up the eighth segment of the display unit 12L, while in the display mode that notifies the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the eighth segment of the display device 12, the display mode of one of the two display devices 12L and 12R notifies the display mode in the navigation notification or the number of medals to be paid out. Although the display mode can be identified, when the display modes of at least two indicators 12L and 12R are integrated, the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are distinguished. It may be possible. With such a configuration, for example, when the navigation number "8" is notified in the navigation notification, "-8" is displayed on the display 12L and "-" is displayed on the display 12R to display "-8" as an integrated display. On the other hand, when notifying the number of medals to be paid out, "" (no display) is displayed on the display 12L and "8" is displayed on the display 12R so that "8" is displayed as an integrated display. Thus, it is possible to prevent the display mode based on the navigation notification and the display mode based on the notification of the number of medals to be paid out being erroneously recognized.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 in the state where the game auxiliary display 12 displays the navigation number as an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player, and the power is cut off. When is detected, the output contents of the game auxiliary display 12 are initialized by initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the main It is possible to prevent an unintended display from being displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 at the time of power interruption when the operation of the control unit 41 and the like becomes unstable.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 when power failure is detected while displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12. Although the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to be non-displayed, it may be any structure as long as the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to be hidden when an electric power failure is detected. Based on the set data, by clearing the output port that outputs the control signal to the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12, the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled not to be displayed. By controlling the output of the drive signal output from the LED driving circuit 47 for controlling the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to the game auxiliary display 12, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. It may be configured to do so. Even in such a configuration, similarly to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent unintended display on the game auxiliary display device 12 when the power is cut off.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the reels to rotate at a predetermined constant speed as the game progresses, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective, and the game auxiliary display 12 displays the game. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state where the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the user is displayed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and the state before the power interruption is restored. When returning, after the navigation number is re-displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, when the reel whose rotation is controlled before the power failure becomes constant speed rotation, the operation of the stop switch of the corresponding reel is accepted. By controlling to activate, when returning from power interruption, the navigation number display on the game auxiliary display unit 12 can be restarted before the acceptance of the operation of the stop switch becomes effective, so that the navigation number is mistakenly displayed. It is possible to prevent the stop switch from being operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode suggested by.

When returning the control state to the state before the power failure, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restores the operation acceptance state of the stop switch and the excitation pattern of the reel in the state before the power failure, thereby When the control unit 41 returns, the operation acceptance of the stop switch is validated, and the rotation control of the reel is started by the excitation pattern before the power failure. The rotation control will be started by the excitation pattern, that is, the constant speed pattern for rotating at a constant speed rotation, but in order to start the rotation of the stopped reel, the torque is insufficient and the rotation is not started, After starting the rotation control of the reel, a predetermined period (a period longer than the time required for the reel sensor to detect the reference position when the reel is rotated) has elapsed without the reel sensor detecting the reference position. When this happens, the reel rotation error is determined, the operation acceptance of the stop switch is invalidated, the excitation pattern is changed to the start pattern for accelerating from the stopped state, and the reel rotation control is restarted. Can be accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Then, the operation acceptance of the stop switch, which is invalidated due to the reel rotation error, can be revalidated when the reel accelerates to a predetermined constant speed rotation. In such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the main control unit 41 is restored, by resetting the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, the slot machine is reset. When the power supply to 1 is restarted, the reception of the stop operation by the stop switch can be enabled after the display of the navigation number by the navigation notification is started on the game auxiliary display 12, and the player can When the stop operation by the stop switch can be performed, the navigation number can be surely displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 to notify the navigation. Further, in such a configuration, when the main control unit 41 returns, the stop operation by the stop switch is once validated and then invalidated, and then the reel rotation control is performed again. When the reel is rotated at a constant speed, the stop operation by the stop switch is re-enabled, but when the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification display data is displayed in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12. By resetting, the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display unit 12 can be continuously displayed even after the main control unit 41 is restored and until the stop operation by the top switch is validated again. When the player can perform the stop operation by the stop switch, the navigation number can be surely displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to notify the navigation.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated with the specified number of bets set, and after the game is started, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are all operated. In the state before the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the game is ended, and the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the predetermined contents When an error that causes an error code to be displayed as is detected, by starting the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 when the game ends, when an error is detected during the game Therefore, since the display of the error code as the predetermined content on the game auxiliary display unit 12 is restricted during the period until the game ends, the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12 is a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode. It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of whether the error code is a predetermined code or an error code having a predetermined content.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays an error code as the predetermined content other than the navigation number while the navigation auxiliary number indicating the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12. If the condition is met, the game auxiliary display 12 does not display the predetermined content until the game ends, but the game auxiliary display 12 displays the navigation number, but the navigation number other than the navigation number is displayed. It suffices that the display content of No. is not displayed, and even if the display content other than the error code is applied as the predetermined content, the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 is the navigation number or the predetermined content. Can be prevented from being mistakenly recognized.

Next, the control relating to the setting of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the payout amount display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, and as a result of the first display content, the medals awarded by the winning of the small winning combination are displayed. It is possible to display the number of payouts, and by setting navigation notification display data in the output buffer, it is possible to display a navigation number that suggests a stop operation mode that is advantageous to the player as the second display content. Further, by setting the error display data in the output buffer, it is possible to display the error code indicating the content when the error occurs as the special display content.

As shown in FIG. 40(a), the main control unit 41 has payout number display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and during the period in which the payout number is displayed as the first display content. If an error is detected, then when the error display condition is satisfied as the predetermined display switching condition for switching the display content of the game auxiliary display unit 12 to the special display content, the error state is controlled and the output buffer The saving process of saving the data in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is performed, and the payout amount display data set in the output buffer is saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, by once initializing the output buffer to control the display contents of the game auxiliary display device 12 to non-display, by setting the error display data in the output buffer as data for displaying the special display contents, While controlling to display an error code as a special display content on the game auxiliary display 12, it controls to an error state and stands by.

Then, when the reset switch 23 is operated in a predetermined operation procedure to release the error state and the return condition is satisfied, a return process of returning the data saved in the RAM 41c to the output buffer is performed. , The payout number display data for displaying the payout number as the first display content is returned from the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer, thereby displaying the payout number as the first display content on the game auxiliary display 12. ..

In this way, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 when the error display condition is satisfied after detecting the error, so that the error is detected. During the period from the time when the error display condition is satisfied, the display contents of the game auxiliary display device 12 are restricted from being changed, and when the period is over, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12. You can do it.

Further, when the game is started and the rotation control of at least one reel is performed, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the stop operation of all the reels when all the reels are stopped and all the reels are stopped. When the game is over by stopping the reels, the error is notified, but if an error is detected when the game is started and the reels are rotationally controlled, the error is detected. The configuration may be such that the error is notified when the error is detected. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 detects the error while displaying the navigation number as the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12. In some cases, the game auxiliary display 12 may display an error code indicating the content of the error.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 outputs the payout number display data to the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 as the total number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the small winning combination (in this embodiment, 8 medals). By setting the data to be displayed, if an error is detected during the period in which the total number of medals to be paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed as the first display content, then the error display condition is When established, the display contents of the game auxiliary display device 12 are switched so as to display an error code indicating the contents of the detected error as the special display contents (see FIG. 35). When displaying the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated every time the payout of the medal is detected by the payout sensor 34c. Alternatively, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 may be controlled to be updated. In such a configuration, each time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of a medal, the payout number display data is updated and the small value is displayed. While the payout of a predetermined number of medals is being performed in accordance with the winning of the winning combination, for example, the payout error (E1) is detected due to a shortage of medals in the hopper unit 34, and the error display condition is satisfied. In this case, the payout amount display data for displaying the number of medals (for example, the fourth coin) finally detected by the payout sensor 34c is saved in the save area. After that, by initializing the output buffer, the display contents of the game auxiliary display unit 12 are controlled to be non-displayed, error display data indicating a payout error is set in the output buffer, and an error code is displayed. Then, when the return condition is satisfied, as the payout amount display data, the payout amount display data for displaying the number of medals (for example, the fourth coin) finally detected by the payout sensor 34c is displayed as the game auxiliary display. By returning to the output buffer of 12, it is possible to return the display of the payout number on the game auxiliary display device 12 to the display content when the error is detected.

As shown in FIG. 40( b ), the main control unit 41 has the navigation notification display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, and is displaying the navigation number as the second display content. If an error is detected, the error state is controlled when the error display condition is satisfied, and the saving process is performed in common with the above-mentioned first display content switching to the special display content. The navigation notification display data set in the output buffer can be saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

Then, the error display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12, the error code is displayed as the special display content, the system stands by in an error state, and when the return condition is satisfied, it is saved in the RAM 41c described above. By performing the same restoration process as when returning the data of the first display content to the output buffer, the navigation notification display data of the RAM 41c is returned to the output buffer, and the game auxiliary display 12 displays the error before the error detection. A similar navigation number can be displayed.

In this way, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, whether the payout amount display data is set or the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, By performing common save processing, the payout amount display data and the navigation notification display data can be saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

Further, when the main control unit 41 restores the payout amount display data saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, the navigation notification display data saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Even when returning to the output buffer, the common return processing can be performed to return the payout amount display data and the navigation notification display data saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer. ing.

With the configuration in which both the number of medals to be paid out to the player and the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player are displayed on one display as in the present embodiment, a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out The process and the display process for displaying the advantageous operation mode may interfere with each other, and an unintended display may be performed on the game auxiliary display.

On the other hand, the game auxiliary display unit 12 included in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can display the display content based on the predetermined data by setting the predetermined data in the output buffer. With the configuration, the main control unit 41 sets payout number display data as predetermined data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, so that the payout of medals awarded by winning a small role as the first display content. It is possible to display the number of sheets, and by setting navigation notification display data in the output buffer, it is possible to display a navigation number that suggests a stop operation mode that is advantageous to the player as the second display content. Yes, further, by setting the error display data in the output buffer, it is possible to display an error code indicating the content of the special display content when an error occurs. When the payout number of medals is displayed as the display content of 1 and the error display condition is satisfied as the condition for displaying the special display content, the saving process is executed to display the payout number set in the output buffer. After saving the data in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, by setting the error display data for displaying the error code as the special display content in the output buffer, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the error state is displayed. When the return condition is satisfied by being released, the return process is executed, and the payout amount display data saved in the RAM 41c is returned to the output buffer, whereby the game auxiliary display 12 displays the first display again. It is possible to display the number of paid-out medals as the content, and in the state where the navigation auxiliary number indicating the advantageous stop operation mode for the player is displayed as the second display content on the game auxiliary display 12, an error occurs. In order to display an error code as a special display content after the navigation notification display data set in the output buffer is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by executing the above-mentioned save processing when the display condition is satisfied. By setting the error display data of to the output buffer, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and when the return condition is satisfied by canceling the error state, the above-mentioned return processing is executed. By returning the navigation notification display data saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer, the navigation number can be displayed again on the game auxiliary display 12 as the second display content. When the condition for switching to the display of the special display content is satisfied during the display of the first display content or the second display content, the data or the second table for setting the first display content set in the output buffer. The data for displaying the special display contents by saving the data for storing the contents, setting the special display contents in the output buffer, and displaying the saved first display contents when the return condition is satisfied, or the second data. Since the data for displaying the display content is returned to the output buffer and the first display content or the second display content is displayed again, different types of information can be displayed correctly.

Further, by executing a common save process, the payout amount display data set in the output buffer is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the navigation notification display data set in the output buffer is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Since it is possible to save, it is possible to reduce the capacity of save processing for saving these display contents.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the common save process when the switching condition for displaying the special display content is satisfied even if the display content of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is in the non-display state, The non-display data set in the output buffer may be saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. With such a structure, regardless of the display contents displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12, Since the processing when the switching condition for displaying the special display content is satisfied can be shared, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the processing performed when the switching condition for displaying the special display content is satisfied.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restores the payout amount display data saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer by executing a common return process, and saves it in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Since it is possible to restore the navigation notification display data to the output buffer, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the restoration process for restoring these display contents.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 while displaying the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player on the game auxiliary display 12, When power failure is detected, the output contents of the game auxiliary display 12 are initialized by initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. Regardless of the displayed contents, when the power failure is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 may be initialized. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended display on the game auxiliary display 12 when the power is cut off, regardless of the display state on the game auxiliary display 12.

The main control section 41 of the present embodiment can display predetermined display contents on the game auxiliary display 12 by setting predetermined data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. When switching the contents, the data set in the output buffer is saved in the RAM 41c and new data is set, so that the display contents of the game auxiliary display unit 12 are switched to the display contents based on the new data. Although the first output buffer and the second output buffer are switchably provided and the first output buffer is set as the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, the first output buffer is set as the first output buffer. While the display contents based on the data set in the output buffer of No. 2 are displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12, while the second output buffer is set as the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12, As a configuration in which the display contents based on the data set in the output buffer are displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12, the game auxiliary display device 12 is switched by switching the output buffer between the first output buffer and the second output buffer. The display contents of may be switched.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, in the configuration in which the first output buffer and the second output buffer are provided as the output buffers of the game auxiliary display unit 12, the main control unit 41 causes the game auxiliary display. When an error is detected when the payout number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 by setting the payout number display data in the first output buffer which is set as the output buffer of the display device 12, it occurs. While the error display data including the error code indicating the content of the error being set is set in the second output buffer, the payout amount display data set in the first output buffer is held as it is. Then, when the error display condition is satisfied, the error state is controlled, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 is switched from the first output buffer to the second output buffer, so that the game auxiliary display device 12 has a second output buffer. While controlling to display an error code on the basis of the error display data set in the output buffer of No. 2, it controls to an error state and waits.

Then, by operating the reset switch 23 in a predetermined operation procedure, when the error condition is canceled and the return condition is satisfied, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is changed from the second output buffer to the first output buffer. By switching to the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is caused to display the payout number based on the payout number display data held in the first output buffer. Also, when switching the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the return condition is satisfied, the second output buffer is initialized based on the cancellation of the error state.

Although not shown, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is used as a first output buffer, and navigation notification display data is set in the first output buffer to display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12. When an error is detected and an error code indicating the content of the error that has occurred is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12, when the error is detected, the error display data is displayed in the second output buffer. After that, when the error display condition is satisfied, by switching the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to the second output buffer, it is possible to display the error code on the game auxiliary display 12, and then , When the return condition is satisfied, by switching the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to the first output buffer, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 can be returned to the navigation number.

With such a configuration, similarly to the configuration of the present embodiment, as the first display content, the payout number of medals awarded by the winning of the small winning combination, and as the second display content, the stop operation advantageous for the player. It is possible to display a navigation number suggesting a mode and an error code indicating the content as a special display content when an error occurs on the common game auxiliary display unit 12.

Further, when detecting an error, the main control unit 41 sets error display data including an error code indicating the content of the error that has occurred in the second output buffer, the error state is canceled, and the return condition is satisfied. When this happens, the second output buffer is initialized and the error display data is erased. Therefore, during the period from when the error is detected until the return condition is satisfied, that is, during the period when the error occurs, the second output is output. Since the error display data is held in the buffer, it becomes possible to perform a predetermined determination process, for example, the determination of the error occurrence state, using the data set in the second output buffer. There is.

Further, since the main control unit 41 sets the error display data in the second output buffer when an error is detected, the main control unit 41 holds the data set in the first output buffer as it is. By using the data set in the output buffer, it is possible to perform a predetermined determination process, for example, the determination of the control status such as whether the navigation is informing or paying.

Further, since the main control unit 41 sets the error display data to the second output buffer and then switches the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 to the second output buffer when the error display condition is satisfied, the output is performed. After switching the buffer to the second output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 can display the display content based on the data set in the second output buffer without delay.

Also in such a configuration, when the payout number of medals is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12, after the initial data of the payout number display data is set, the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals every time. The payout number display data may be updated and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 may be controlled to be updated. Even in such a configuration, an error occurs while the payout number display data is being updated. However, when the error display condition is satisfied, the payout amount display data which is being updated is the first output during the period in which the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 based on the second output buffer. Since it is held in the buffer, when the return condition is satisfied, by displaying the game auxiliary display 12 based on the first output buffer, the display of the payout number on the game auxiliary display 12 causes an error. It is possible to return to the display content at the time when was detected.

In this way, the main control unit 41 sets the game auxiliary display 12 and the first output buffer and the second output buffer as the output buffers for setting the data for displaying the predetermined display contents on the game auxiliary display 12. In the configuration including the output buffer, the main control unit 41 displays a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player as the normal display content and an error code indicating the content of the error that is occurring as the special display content, as a game auxiliary display. It is a configuration that can be displayed on 12, and the first output buffer is set as the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation notification display data is set in the first output buffer, so that the normal display contents It is possible to display the navigation number as, and when the error display condition is satisfied as the switching condition for displaying the special display content while the normal display content is being displayed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. By switching from the first output buffer to the second output buffer, the special display content is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 based on the data set in the second output buffer, and the error state is released. Therefore, when the return condition is satisfied, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is switched from the second output buffer to the first output buffer, so that the game auxiliary display unit 12 can be displayed again as the first display content. Even with the configuration in which the numbers are displayed, different types of information can be correctly displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12, similarly to the configuration of the present embodiment.

Further, the main control unit 41 is a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for displaying predetermined display contents on the game auxiliary display 12. In the configuration including the above, the main control unit 41 causes the content of the error that occurs before the error display condition is satisfied as the switching condition for displaying the error code as the special display content and after the error is detected. The error output data for displaying the error code as the special display content is output to the second output without being aware of the timing when the error display condition is satisfied by configuring the error display data including the error code indicating The timing of setting in the buffer can be designed relatively freely.

Further, the main control unit 41 is a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for displaying predetermined display contents on the game auxiliary display 12. In the configuration including the first configuration, it is possible to refer to the data set in the first output buffer or the second output buffer in a predetermined determination process (for example, error determination). Since the predetermined determination processing can be performed using the data set in the output buffer or the second output buffer (for example, in the case of error determination, the data set in the second output buffer), the predetermined determination is performed. It is not necessary to have the data used for processing separately from the display content data.

Further, the main control unit 41 is a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for displaying predetermined display contents on the game auxiliary display 12. In the configuration including, the normal display contents are the number of medals to be paid out to the player along with winning (the first display contents), and the advantageous display for the first display contents and the display period do not overlap, which is advantageous operation for the player. Including the navigation number (second display content) indicating the mode, the main control unit 41 sets the first display content and the second display content in the first output buffer, so that the game auxiliary display unit 12 displays. By displaying the number of medals paid out and the navigation number, different display contents that do not overlap the display period can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 by setting them in the first output buffer. There is no need to provide an extra output buffer.

Further, the main control unit 41 is a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for displaying predetermined display contents on the game auxiliary display 12. In the configuration including, regardless of which display is being performed on the game auxiliary display 12, when the power failure is detected, the first output buffer and the second output buffer are set. By adopting a configuration in which the existing data is initialized, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 when the power is cut off.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the game control board 40 is connectable to the test apparatus 1300 via the first interface board (IF1) 1100 and the second interface board (IF2) 1200, and the slot. A test signal generated in association with the result of the game in the machine 1 is output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300, and a test signal is input from the test apparatus 1300 to the game control board 40. By connecting the game control board 40 and the test apparatus 1300, it is possible to automatically perform a simulation test.

The game control board 40 is connected to the IF1 board 1100, is connected to the first information output circuit 40a that outputs the first test signal, the input circuit 40d that inputs the test signal, and the IF2 board 1200, and is the second test. A second information output circuit 40b that outputs a signal is mounted.

The first test signal indicates the control state and the result of the game, and is a ramp request ramp signal, a startable ramp signal, a BB signal, an RB in-game signal, a replay in-game signal, and reels 1 to 3 can be stopped. Ramp signal, first to third reel index signal, payout request signal, payout count signal, stop signal, 7-segment display a to g signal for setting value display, internal winning flag 1 to 8 signal, signal during signal delay, first It includes a reel motor excitation signal, a second reel motor excitation signal, and a third reel motor excitation signal. These first test signals are output under the control of the main controller 41.

The throw-in request lamp signal is a drive signal of the throw-in request LED 17, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the throw-in request LED 17 is lit, and it is possible to specify whether or not a state in which a medal is required to be thrown.

The startable lamp signal is a drive signal of the start valid LED 18, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the start valid LED 18 is lit, and it is possible to specify whether or not a game start operation is required. ..

The in-BB signal, the in-RB game signal, and the in-replay game signal are signals indicating that the gaming state is in the BB, in the RB, and in the replay game, respectively, and the gaming state at that time can be specified.

The first to third reel stop enable lamp signals are drive signals for the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, that is, signals indicating whether the left, middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R are lit. It is possible to specify whether or not the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel can be performed.

The first to third reel index signals are detection signals of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and can specify the passage of the reference positions of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel.

The payout request signal is a drive signal of the hopper motor 34b, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the hopper motor 34b is driven, and can specify that a medal payout operation is being performed.

The payout count signal is a signal output each time the payout of medals associated with winning is detected, and is a signal for counting the payout of medals on the test apparatus 1300 side.

The stop signal is a signal indicating that the stop state is controlled.

The 7-segment display a to g signals for setting value display are drive signals of the LEDs forming each segment of the setting value display 24, and the setting values displayed on the setting value display 24 can be specified. ..

The internal winning flags 1 to 8 signals are signals indicating the winning status of the winning combination. In addition, the signal delaying signal is a signal indicating that the signal is in a state of being delayed in accordance with execution of an effect during the game.

The first to third reel motor excitation signals are drive signals for the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, that is, the reel motors that drive the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the drive status of each reel can be specified. ..

The test signals include a closing switch signal, a reel start switch signal, a first to third reel stop switch signals, a payout switch signal, a stop release switch signal, a setting key switch signal, and a setting switch signal, and the game control from the test device 1300. It is input to the board 40. These test signals are signals that function similarly to the detection signals of the various switches and sensors of the slot machine 1, are detected by the switch detection circuit 44 of the game control board 40, and are the test signals of each by the main controller 41. The detection of a switch or a sensor corresponding to is determined.

The insertion switch signal is a signal corresponding to the insertion medal sensor 31, and the reel start switch signal is a signal corresponding to the start switch 7. The first to third reel stop switch signals are signals corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, respectively. The payout switch signal is a signal corresponding to the payout sensor 34c. The stop release switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset switch 23. The setting key switch signal is a signal corresponding to the setting key switch 37. The setting switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset/setting switch 38.

The first information output circuit 40a is a circuit for outputting a first test signal to the IF1 board 1100, and the first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a passes through the IF1 board 1100. Output to the test apparatus 1300.

The input circuit 40d is a circuit for inputting the test signal output from the test apparatus 1300 via the IF1 substrate 1100, and the test signal input to the input circuit 40d is detected by the switch detection circuit 44. ..

The IF1 substrate 1100 includes an input terminal to which the first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a is input, and an output terminal to output the input first test signal to the test apparatus 1300. ing. The input terminal and the output terminal are connected via a photocoupler, and the information contained in the first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a is electrically isolated from the test apparatus 1300. It is transmitted to the side. The IF1 board 1100 also includes an input terminal to which a test signal output from the test apparatus 1300 is input, and an output terminal that outputs the input test signal to the input circuit 40d. The input terminal and the output terminal are connected via a photocoupler so that the information included in the test signal output from the test apparatus 1300 is transmitted to the input circuit 40d in an electrically insulated state. It has become. The first test signal and the test signal may be transmitted while the input terminal and the output terminal are electrically insulated. For example, the input terminal and the output may be output via a photo interrupter or an isolator. It may be configured to connect to a terminal.

The second test signal indicates an operation mode notified by the navigation notification, and includes a game start signal and a navigation notification signal. The second test signal is output under the control of the main controller 41.

The game start signal is a signal indicating the start of the game. In addition, the in-navi signal is the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the navigation notification display data for displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is used in the control related to the navigation notification performed using the game auxiliary display 12. It is a drive signal for turning on the eighth segment of the display 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the setting of, and the navigation notification is executed, and the type and game of the winning notification target combination and the game When a navigation number indicating a stop operation mode that is advantageous to the user is displayed on the display devices 12L and 12R, the ON state is set, navigation notification is not executed, and the navigation number is not displayed on the display devices 12L and 12R. It is a signal that indicates whether or not the navigation notification is being executed by sometimes turning off.

The display signal is based on that the navigation notification display data, the payout number display data, and the error display data are set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 in the control related to the navigation notification performed using the game auxiliary display 12 described above. Is a drive signal for lighting the first to seventh segments of the display devices 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary display device 12 in a lighting mode for displaying any of the navigation number, the number of payouts, and the error code, and is related to the navigation notification. It includes a plurality of pieces of information such as information, information on the number of medals paid out by the occurrence of winning, and information on an error code indicating the content when an error occurs.

The navigation notification signal is a signal generated by the conversion circuit 40c included in the second information output circuit extracting only the information related to the navigation notification from the display signal. It is a drive signal for lighting the 1st to 7th segments of the indicators 12L and 12R in the lighting mode to be displayed, and is a signal capable of specifying the navigation number indicating the stop operation mode notified by the navigation notification.

The second information output circuit 40b is a circuit for outputting a second test signal to the IF2 board 1200, and the second test signal output from the second information output circuit 40b is passed through the IF2 board 1200. And is output to the test apparatus 1300.

In addition, the second information output circuit 40b, the navigation during signal and the display signal input to the game auxiliary display 12 provided on the game control board 40 is branched and input on the game control board 40. In addition, a conversion circuit 40c that converts the display signal into a navigation notification signal and outputs the navigation signal by validating or invalidating the display signal based on the navigation-in-progress signal is provided. The display signal of the display unit 12 can be output to the IF2 board 1200 as a navigation notification signal.

The IF2 board 1200 is a test device based on the input terminal to which the second test signal output from the second information output circuit 40b is input and the input second test signal (game start signal, navigation notification signal). An IF2 control unit 1203 that converts the second test signal that can be recognized on the 1300 side and an output terminal that outputs the second test signal generated by the IF2 control unit 1203 to the test apparatus 1300 are provided. ..

The IF2 control unit 1203 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a reset circuit for resetting the CPU, and the like. The navigation notification signal output from the second information output circuit 40b is used as a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation. Signal, stop strobe signal, and output. The stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal output from the IF2 control unit 1203 are output from the output terminal via the photocoupler. The IF2 control unit 1203 side and the test apparatus 1300 side Signals are transmitted while and are electrically insulated. The IF2 control unit 1203 and the output terminal may be electrically insulated from each other as long as the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal are transmitted. For example, a photo interrupter or an isolator may be used. The configuration may be such that the IF2 control unit 1203 and the output terminal are connected via the IF2 control unit 1203.

The stop execution position signal is a signal indicating the most recommended stop operation position according to the current game state and effect mode for the reel indicated by the stop reel designation signal described later, and the corresponding reel included in the most recommended stop operation position. The number of steps (0 to 336) of the reel motor can be specified.

The stop reel designation signal is a signal that designates whether the reel recommended for the stop operation at the stop operation position indicated by the stop execution position signal is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel. The reel to which the stop operation is applied at the stop operation position indicated by the execution position signal can be specified.

The stop strobe signal is a signal requesting acquisition of a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal.

Further, the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 are connected via a power supply line, and power used by a device such as a photocoupler mounted on the IF1 board 1100 is supplied from the game control board 40 via the power supply line. On the other hand, the game control board 40 and the IF2 board 1200 are not connected by a power supply line, but the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 are connected by a power supply line and supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100. Part of the generated power is supplied as power used by devices such as the IF2 control unit 1203 and the photocoupler mounted on the IF2 substrate 1200 via the IF1 substrate 1100. Therefore, as the power supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100 via the power supply line, the power used by the device mounted on the IF1 board 1100 and the power used by the device mounted on the IF2 board 1200. , Both of them are supplied with electric power that is secured.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is provided with a connection terminal to which wiring from the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 can be connected, a first information output circuit 40a, a second information output circuit 40b, and an input circuit 40d. A possible socket is provided, and a wiring pattern for transmitting the first test signal output from the main controller 41 and various drive circuits to the socket of the first information output circuit 40a and the second test signal. A wiring pattern for transmitting to the socket of the second information output circuit 40b and a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal from the connection terminal to the switch detection circuit 44 through the input circuit 40d are formed, and the main control unit 41 is formed. And the first test signal and the second test signal output from the various drive circuits are output through the wiring pattern, the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the connection terminal, and the connection terminal The test signal input via the input circuit 40d and the wiring pattern is input to the switch detection circuit 44.

Further, since the connection terminal is composed of, for example, a signal pin to which a probe from the IF1 board 1100 can be connected and a connector to which a cable from the IF1 board 1100 can be connected, the connection terminal can be connected to the IF1 board 1100 via the connection terminal. It is possible to easily connect the wiring.

Further, the connection terminals are provided for the convenience of connecting the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, and the connection terminals for inputting/outputting these test signals and test signals are shipped to a game shop. It is not necessary for the game control board 40 of the slot machine. Therefore, in the game control board 40 of the present embodiment, a plurality of cutting holes for cutting the portion provided with the connection terminal are formed, and the cutting can be performed along these cutting holes. At the time of shipping to, it is possible to disconnect the portion provided with the connection terminal so that unnecessary signal input/output cannot be performed. As a result, for example, the hall device detects the internal winning flag 1 to 8 signals, specifies the winning status of the internal winning flag from the internal winning flag 1 to 8 signals, and notifies that fact. It can be prevented from being easily used for the purpose of. Further, it is possible to prevent unnecessary signals from being easily input to the game control board 40.

The first information output circuit 40a and the second information output circuit 40b are provided for convenience to output the first test signal and the second test signal to the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200. The input circuit 40d is provided for the convenience of inputting a test signal from the IF1 board 1100, and is not necessary for the game control board 40 of the slot machine shipped to the game shop. is there. Therefore, the game control board 40 of the present embodiment is provided with a socket in which the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d can be mounted, and the first information output circuit 40a and the first information output circuit 40a 2 The information output circuit 40b and the input circuit 40d can be easily removed, and it is unnecessary to remove the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d at the time of shipping to a game store. It is possible to make it impossible to input and output various signals. As a result, for example, the hall device detects the internal winning flag 1 to 8 signals, specifies the winning status of the internal winning flag from the internal winning flag 1 to 8 signals, and notifies that fact. It can be prevented from being easily used for the purpose of. Further, it is possible to prevent unnecessary signals from being easily input to the game control board 40.

The number of slot machines provided by a third party institution for testing is usually about several. In addition, the slot machines for mass production shipped to amusement stores receive these test signals and test signals. Since it is not necessary to output the data, the slot machines for mass production may be equipped with the game control board 40 which has the wiring pattern but does not have the above-mentioned connection terminal. The manufacturing cost of the slot machine can be reduced. Further, in this case, since the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal is formed on the game control board 40, the IF1 board 1100, the IF2 board 1200 and the test apparatus 1300 can be mounted only by mounting the connection terminals. It is possible to connect easily. Further, only a test slot machine is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal or a test signal and connection terminals for connecting to the IF1 board 1100, the IF2 board 1200 or the test apparatus 1300. Alternatively, the wiring pattern and the connection terminal may not be provided. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. This can further reduce the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production.

Further, in the mass-production slot machine, the game control board 40, which has the wiring pattern formed but does not have the sockets for the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d, is mounted. However, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be reduced. Further, in this case, since the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal is formed on the game control board 40, the socket is mounted and the first information output circuit 40a and the second information output circuit 40b are mounted. The IF1 board, the IF2 board, and the test apparatus 1300 can be easily connected only by mounting the input circuit 40d. Further, only the test slot machine is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal and a test signal, and a socket for attaching the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d, which is used for mass production. The slot machine may have a configuration in which these wiring patterns and sockets are not provided. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. This can further reduce the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production.

In this embodiment, the simulation test is automatically performed by exchanging such test signals and test signals between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1300. In the test apparatus 1300, As a result of these tests, it is possible to output the payout rate of the slot machine 1. Specifically, the ratio of the number of times the payout count signal is detected during the test period (medal payout number) to the number of output of the closing switch signal during the test period (consumed number of medals) is calculated. The result (consumed number/paid number) is output as a payout rate.

The IF2 control unit 1203 first indicates a reel that recommends the stop reel designation signal as the first stop reel depending on the presence or absence of the navigation notification within a maximum of 2 seconds from the time when the main control unit 41 outputs the game start signal. After updating to the output state, the stop execution position signal is updated to the output state indicating the recommended stop operation position for the reel, and after the completion of the update of the stop reel designation signal and the stop execution position signal, a fixed time (50 ms) A stop strobe signal is output over this period, the recommended first stop reel and its recommended stop operation position are notified to the test apparatus 1300, and after the stop strobe signal is stopped, a predetermined time (50 ms) is waited. Next, in the same procedure, the recommended second stop reel and its stop operation position are sequentially notified to the test apparatus 1300, and the third stop reel and its stop operation position are notified to the test apparatus 1300. After the notification of the third stop reel and its stop operation position, the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal are cleared when a fixed time (50 ms) has elapsed.

In this way, the IF2 control unit 1203 sequentially sets the first stop reel and its stop operation position, the second stop reel and its stop operation position, the third stop reel and its stop operation position to the test apparatus 1300 according to the recommended operation mode. By notifying the test device 1300, the operation procedure recommended by the test apparatus 1300 can be specified.

In this embodiment, the first stop reel and its stop operation position, the second stop reel and its stop operation position, and the third stop reel and its stop operation position are continuously supplied to the test apparatus 1300 for a maximum of 2 seconds. However, it is also possible to sequentially transmit these when the game starts and when the reels stop without continuously transmitting them.

In the ROM of the IF2 control unit 1203, a recommended operation mode table in which recommended operation modes are registered in advance according to the presence or absence of navigation notification is stored, and the IF2 control unit 1203 recommends according to presence or absence of navigation notification. The operation mode is acquired from the recommended operation procedure table, and the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal are output based on the acquired operation mode. Note that the recommended operation mode table may not be registered in advance, and the recommended operation mode may be acquired using a program in which the IF2 control unit 1203 determines the recommended operation mode depending on whether or not there is a navigation notification.

In the present embodiment, when the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is not performed, and the navigation number (10 to 13) suggesting the winning of BB or RB is not output, the stop in the left middle right is performed. Output stop reel designation signals in order, and for the corresponding stop reels, the stop operation position where all of the composition patterns of the corner cherries 1 and 2, the middle watermelon, and the downward-sloping watermelon that may be missed can be drawn in. The stop execution position signal shown is output. It should be noted that such an operation mode corresponds to an operation mode in which the payout rate of medals is highest in the situation where the navigation information is not given.

When the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is being performed and the navigation number (10 to 13) indicating the winning of BB or RB is output, the stop order is left middle right. The stop reel designation signal is output in order, and the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which the symbol forming the special combination corresponding to the navigation number can be drawn in is output for the corresponding stop reel. For example, when BB1 is elected as the special role and 11 is output as the navigation number, the stop execution indicating the stop operation position at which the "blue 7" symbol can be drawn in for each spinning reel When a position signal is output, and another BB2, 3, RB is elected as a special character, and the navigation numbers 10, 12, and 13 are output, "red" is output according to the output navigation number. The stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position where the symbols "7", "white 7" and "BAR" can be drawn is output.

Further, when the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is being performed, the stop reel designation signals are output in the order of the stop order specified from the navigation notification signal, and the corresponding stop reels are arbitrarily selected. A stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position is output.

As described above, in this embodiment, the recommended operation mode is acquired according to the presence or absence of the navigation notification, and the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal indicating the acquired operation mode are output to the test apparatus 1300. The reel stop switch signal can be output in the operation mode recommended on the device 1300 side depending on the presence or absence of the navigation notification, and the payout ratio close to the market payout ratio can be obtained by the test by the test device 1300.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the special winning combination (BB, RB) is won as a result of the internal lottery, after the special notification navigation condition for the special winning combination determined by the main control unit 41 side is established, the winning is won. The test number is set to a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal indicating an operation mode in which a navigation number (10 to 13) that suggests a symbol forming the special role is set and the symbol corresponding to the navigation number is stopped. Is output to the slot machine in the market, after the winning of the special part in the internal lottery, after the winning of the special part is notified by the confirmation notification by the sub-control unit 91, the operation is performed in a stop operation mode for winning the special part. As in the case where the special combination is carried out and the special combination is won, the navigation number of the special combination is satisfied, and the navigation number is output in the game after the final notification is made, and the special combination is won. It is possible to output the reel stop switch signal in the operation mode, and it is possible to obtain a payout rate close to the market payout rate by the test by the test device 1300.

Further, in the present embodiment, since a signal capable of specifying the number of steps of the reel motor corresponding to the output timing of the stop switch signal recommended as the stop execution position signal is output to the test apparatus 1300, it is arranged on the reel. Even when the number of symbols and the number of steps assigned to one symbol differ depending on the model of the slot machine, the output control of the stop switch signal for the stop execution position signal can be made common on the test apparatus 1300 side.

In the test system including the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the test device 1300 capable of testing a game by the slot machine, the first test signal of the test signals output from the game control board 40 is , The IF1 board 1100 is output to the test apparatus, and the second test signal is output to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 board 1200.

In such a configuration, when power lines are connected from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 to supply power to the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, respectively, the game control boards 40 and 1 are connected. The number of wirings between the interface board (IF1) and the IF2 board 1200 is increased.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 can be connected to each other via a power supply line, and power is directly supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100. Therefore, the power is not directly supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, and the power supplied to the IF1 board 1100 is supplied from the IF1 board 1100 to the IF2 board 1200. The wiring between the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 can be reduced.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game control board 40 can output the first test signal to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF1 board 1100, and the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. In contrast, the second test signal can be output, the game control board 40 can be connected to the IF1 board 1100 via a power supply line, and the game control board 40 directly supplies power to the IF1 board 1100. While it can be supplied, it is not connected to the IF2 board 1200 via a power supply line, so that power is not directly supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, and to the IF2 board 1200 via the IF1 board 1100. Since power can be supplied to the game control board 40, the wiring between the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 can output a navigation notification signal including information related to the navigation notification to the IF2 board 1200 as the second test signal, and the IF2 board 1200 outputs the navigation notification signal. The test apparatus 1300 is provided with an IF2 control unit 1203 that generates a signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, stop strobe signal) that can be input in the test apparatus 1300. The IF2 control unit 1203 is a game control board. Since it is designed to be operated by the power supply supplied from 40 through the IF1 board 1100, it is not necessary to output power from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, and only the second test signal is output. Then, the IF2 control unit 1203 generates a signal that can be input in the test apparatus 1300 and outputs the signal to the test apparatus 1300, which simplifies the test signal output from the game control board 40. it can.

It should be noted that the game control board 40 side may generate a second test signal that can be input by the test apparatus 1300 and output the second test signal to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. good.

Further, the IF1 board 1100 only relays the first test signal output from the game control board 40, but the IF1 board 1100 is also equipped with a control unit in which a CPU and the like are mounted, and from the game control board 40. A configuration may be adopted in which the output first test signal is changed to a mode that can be input by the test device 1300, and by having such a configuration, the test signal output from the game control board 40 can be simplified. You can

Further, in the present embodiment, photo couplers are mounted on the IF1 substrate 1100 and the IF2 substrate 1200, the input terminal and the output terminal on each substrate are connected via the photo coupler, and output from the game control substrate 40. The generated first test signal and second test signal are output to the test apparatus via the photo couplers mounted on the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, so that the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1300 are electrically connected. Since it is not physically connected, it is possible to prevent the other device from being damaged due to the abnormality of one device.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is equipped with indicators 12L, 12R for displaying the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R notified by the navigation notification, and the indicators 12L, 12R are notified by the navigation notification. The display signal, which is a drive signal for turning on, is branched and is output to the IF2 board as a navigation notification signal via the second information output circuit 40b. Can be used as a navigation notification signal.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification when controlling the AT, and the game control board 40 sends a first test signal indicating the result of the game to the IF1 board 1100. The configuration includes a first information output circuit 40a for outputting, and a second information output circuit 40b for outputting a second test signal to the IF2 substrate 1200 as a navigation notification signal including information related to navigation notification. The control unit 41 may not perform the navigation notification and the game control board 40 may not output the navigation notification signal to the IF2 board 1200. In such a configuration, the first information output circuit 40a of the present embodiment. Whether a means for executing a navigation notification and a means for outputting a navigation notification signal are provided by outputting a test signal indicating a result of the game to the IF1 board 1100 using a circuit common with Regardless, the circuit for outputting the test signal indicating the result of the game to the IF1 board 1100 in the game control board 40 can be shared.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display signal and the during-navi signal are input to the second information output circuit 40b, and the conversion circuit in the second information output circuit 40b extracts only the information related to the navigation notification from the display signal to notify the navigation. Although the signal is generated and the navigation notification signal is transmitted from the second information output circuit 40b to the IF2 substrate 1200, the main control unit 41 directly generates the signal including only the information related to the navigation notification. Alternatively, the signal may be input to the second information output circuit 40b to be transmitted from the second information output circuit 40b to the IF2 substrate 1200.

Further, it is also possible to use all or a part of the data of the first internal winning command, the second internal winning command, and the push-order command transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 and output it as a navigation notification signal. With such a configuration, it is not necessary to generate a signal only for outputting the navigation notification signal. As such a configuration, for example, the main control unit 41 is configured to be able to transmit a push order command to the IF2 control unit 1203, and the IF2 control unit 1203 identifies the navigation number based on the push order command, and The stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the reels are stopped in accordance with the navigation number, and the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position that enables the drawing of the design symbol corresponding to the navigation number for the corresponding stop reel is output. It may be configured to.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lighting mode for lighting the display units 12L, 12R by the navigation notification is from the first stop by lighting the display units 12L, 12R by one lighting mode when the notification target winning combination is elected. Although it is possible to specify all the stop orders up to the third stop, the drive signal for turning on the indicators 12L and 12R in the lighting mode is branched and transmitted to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 substrate 1200. The lighting mode for turning on the display devices 12L and 12R by the navigation notification is such that after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be stopped next are shown, the lighting mode is switched every time the stop operation is performed to sequentially change the stop order. The configuration may be such that the notification is made so as to be identifiable. In such a configuration, when the notification target winning combination is elected, the main control unit 41 sends a signal capable of identifying all the stop orders from the first stop to the third stop. It is preferable to generate the data and transmit it to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. This allows the test apparatus 1300 side to specify the stop order notified by the navigation notification at an earlier stage. Is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the navigation notification, the stop operation mode (stop order or stop operation timing) that is advantageous to the player is notified, but the advantage to the player does not change as an effect. However, the navigation notification for performing the reel stop operation in a predetermined stop operation mode may be performed. As such a configuration, for example, as one re-playing combination in which a prize is awarded and a re-play is given regardless of the stop order, operations are performed in one stop order (for example, right-middle-left stop order). 1 symbol combination (for example, "red 7-red 7-red 7") is stopped, and the stop operation is performed in another stop order (for example, left middle right stop order), the first symbol In a configuration in which a combination of symbols different from the combination of (for example, "Replay-Replay-Replay") is stopped, when the main control unit 41 side determines to stop the first combination of symbols as an effect, , A navigation number indicating one stop order is output, and when it is determined not to stop the combination of the first symbols, a navigation number indicating the other stop order is output, and as a result, When stopping the combination of the symbols of 1, the IF2 control unit 1203 specifies the navigation number based on the push order command, and outputs the stop reel designation signal in the order of the reel stop order corresponding to the navigation number. And, by outputting the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position where the configuration pattern corresponding to the navigation number can be drawn in with respect to the corresponding stop reel, the stop operation close to the slot machine on the market can be performed by the test by the test device 1300. Can be done.

Further, with such a configuration, for example, on the condition that the combination of the first symbols is stopped, the advantage degree after the next game is changed (the combination of the first symbols is stopped. It is a configuration that shifts to a predetermined game state or the combination of the first symbols is stopped, and the number of games controlled by the AT is added), and the combination of the first symbols by the navigation number Even in a configuration in which the player is instructed to perform a stop operation mode for stopping, a stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the reels are stopped in accordance with the navigation number, and the corresponding stop reel is configured according to the navigation number. By outputting the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which the symbol can be drawn, a payout rate close to the market payout rate can be obtained by the test by the test device 1300.

In addition, with such a configuration, for example, a combination of the same degree of advantage (for example, replay), a combination of the first symbol and a combination of the second symbol In the case of winning in the internal lottery, in order to simply stop the reels of the first symbol combination as an effect, a stop operation mode in which the winning combination of the first symbol combinations can be won is shown. When the navigation number is output, the stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the reels are stopped in accordance with the navigation number, and the stop operation position that enables the drawing of the design pattern corresponding to the navigation number for the corresponding stop reel By outputting the stop execution position signal indicating, the reel can be stopped with the content close to the content of the stop mode of the reel stopped in the slot machine on the market by the test by the test device 1300.

Although the embodiment and the modified example of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention is applicable even if there are changes and additions without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included in.

In the above-mentioned embodiments and modified examples, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a gaming value has been described, but a bet number is determined by using a gaming ball as a gaming value. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine to be set or a full credit type slot machine in which bets are set by using only credits as a gaming value. When the game balls are used as the game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above-described embodiment, 15 game balls are used. It is equivalent to setting the bet number using.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of gaming value such as medals and gaming balls. May be That is, it is possible to set the bet number and play the game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls due to the occurrence of a prize. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out any of the value.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main controller 91 sub controller

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A game control means for controlling the game,
Production control means for performing production based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
Derivation operation means that the player operates to derive the display result,
First display means which is controlled by the game control means and can display predetermined contents,
Second display means controlled by the effect control means,
Equipped with
The game control means,
Before the display result is derived, a predetermination means for determining the display result that is allowed to be derived,
While performing control to display the predetermined content on the first display means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result of any type, a game is played according to the type of the specific determination result. First display control means capable of performing control to display on the first display means operation mode information corresponding to an operation mode that is advantageous to the user as display content different from the predetermined content ,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is any type of specific determination result, it is identified that the specific determination result is of any type, but the type of the specific determination result is identified. And first control information transmitting means capable of transmitting to the effect control means first control information in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is not specified according to the type of the specific determination result,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is any type of specific determination result, the second control information capable of identifying an operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of specific determination result is produced. Second control information transmitting means capable of transmitting to the control means,
Derivation operation enabling means for activating the operation of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display section is started,
Including,
The first control information transmitting means may or may not display the operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result on the first display means. Send control information,
The second control information transmitting means transmits the second control information when the operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result is not displayed on the first display means. Instead, when the operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result is displayed on the first display means, the second control information is transmitted,
When the production control means receives the second control information, the production control means outputs operation mode information corresponding to an operation mode advantageous to the player according to the type of the specific determination result specified from the second control information. A second display control means capable of controlling the display on the two display means;
The derivation operation validation means, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation manipulation means is enabled, the validation condition is established again after the power supply is restarted. Until the operation of the derivation operation means is not validated,
It said first display control means move the state of the derivation operation means is enabled, and after the power supply while performing the control for displaying the operation mode information in the first display means is stopped , when power supply is resumed, resume the control for displaying the operation mode information in the first display means at a timing earlier than the operation of the derived operating means is activated, the slot machine.

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