JP6717648B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. However, the present invention relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions.

A slot machine generally has a plurality of variable display portions each having a reel on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a prescribed bet number is set. Due to the start of rotation of a plurality of reels, when the stop switch is operated and the rotation of all reels is stopped, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed. A winning combination is generated by deriving a combination of results or a combination (also referred to as a winning combination).

The types of winning combinations include small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and re-playing combinations. Here, when the combination of the display results corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each kind of small winning combination is paid out. When the combination of the display results corresponding to the special combination is derived on the pay line, the game state can be shifted to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus which is advantageous to the player. When the combination of display results corresponding to the re-play combination is derived on the pay line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

Conventionally, when the re-playing combination b is won in the general game B, the operation procedure of the stop switch for winning the re-playing combination b is informed, and when the re-playing combination b wins, the re-playing is performed more than in the general game B. There was a slot machine controlled by the RT game in which the winning probability of the winning combination was increased (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5019627

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when controlled from a normal state such as a general game B to an advantageous state such as an RT game, it is not a role constituted only by the same or similar type of symbols, but a so-called The re-playing combination b, which is a brilliant piece, wins the prize. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to recognize the control to the advantageous state.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that makes it easier for a player to recognize control to an advantageous state.

(1) Providing a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination that is a display result combination of a plurality of variable display units. In slot machines,
State control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
Predetermination means for deciding a display result combination that allows derivation among a plurality of types of display result combinations including a first display result combination and a second display result combination,
A plurality of derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result combination,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination according to the determination result of the pre-determination means and the operation of the plurality of derivation operation means,
Informing means for informing the operation procedure of the plurality of derivation operation means,
Display means for displaying the displayed contents,
Display content storage means for storing display content to be displayed on the display means,
When displaying the first display content on the display means, the first display content is stored in the display content storage means, and when displaying the second display content on the display means, the display content storage means Display control means for storing the second display content in the display content and outputting the display content stored in the display content storage means to display the display content on the display means.
The state control means is capable of controlling to the advantageous state when either the first display result combination or the second display result combination is derived in the normal state,
The first display result combination is formed only on the same line or a similar type of identification information on a predetermined line across the plurality of variable display portions, whereas the second display result combination is formed on the predetermined line. Does not consist only of identification information of the same or similar type,
The notification means is an operation capable of deriving the first display result combination when the predetermination means allows the derivation of the first display result combination and the derivation of the second display result combination in the normal state. Inform the procedure,
The display control means,
Performing save processing for saving the display content stored in the display content storage means to the save storage means, and return processing for restoring the display content stored in the save content storage means to the display content storage means Is possible,
The special display content is displayed on the display means when the display switching condition is satisfied during the display of the first display content or the second display content, and the first display content or the second display content is again displayed when the return condition is satisfied. It is possible to display the display content of the on the display means,
When the display switching condition is satisfied while the first display content is being displayed, the save processing is called to save the first display content stored in the display content storage means to the save storage means, After the first display content stored in the display content storage means is initialized, the first display content displayed in the display means is hidden so that the special display content is displayed. The special display content is displayed on the display means by being stored in the display content storage means, and when the return condition is satisfied, the return processing is called and the first display content saved in the save storage means is displayed. By returning to the content storage means, the first display content is displayed on the display means,
When a display switching condition is satisfied while the second display content is being displayed, the save processing is called to save the second display content stored in the display content storage means to the save storage means, After the second display content stored in the display content storage means is initialized to perform the non-display control for hiding the second display content displayed on the display means, the special display content is displayed. The special display content is displayed on the display means by storing it in the display content storage means, and when the return condition is satisfied, the return processing is called to display the second display content saved in the save storage means. By returning to the content storage means, the second display content is displayed on the display means,
When the common save process is called both when saving the first display content and when saving the second display content, and when returning to the first display content and returning to the second display content Also, the return processing common to the above is called.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units (for example, , Slot machine 1),
A state control means (for example, a main control unit) capable of controlling any of a plurality of types of states including a normal state (for example, RT1) and an advantageous state (for example, RT0) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. 41, a process of transitioning the game state),
Of a plurality of types of display result combinations including a combination of first display results (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to promotion replay 1) and a combination of second display results (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to promotion replay 2) A pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control section 41) for deciding a combination of display results which permits derivation;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination result of the pre-determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means (for example, a process of executing reel control by the main control unit 41),
Notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (for example, navigation notification by the main control unit 41, navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41),
The state control means is capable of controlling to the advantageous state when any of the combination of the first display result and the combination of the second display result is derived in the normal state (for example, in FIG. As shown, whichever of the promotion replay 1 and the promotion replay 2 wins at RT1, the game state is controlled to RT0),
Whereas the combination of the first display results is constituted only by identification information (for example, replay symbol) of the same or similar type on a predetermined line (for example, invalid line LM4) that straddles the plurality of variable display portions. The second display result does not include only identification information of the same or similar type on the predetermined line,
In the normal state, the notification unit allows the derivation of the combination of the first display results and the derivation of the combination of the second display results in the normal state (e.g., wins one of the replays GR1 to 3). At this time, an operation procedure by which the combination of the first display results can be derived is informed (for example, as shown in FIG. 28A, the push order in which the promotion replay 1 is won is informed ).

With such a configuration, when the derivation of the combination of the first display results and the derivation of the combination of the second display results are permitted in the normal state, an operation procedure capable of deriving the combination of the first display results is notified, Further, when the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged side by side on a predetermined line across the plurality of variable display portions, and the state changes from the normal state to the advantageous state. Controlled. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the control to the advantageous state.

"Only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged side by side" means that only the identification information of the same type is arranged side by side, only the identification information of a similar type is arranged side by side, and the same The identification information of the type and the identification information of the similar type may be arranged side by side. The “identical information of the same type” may be the same identification information (for example, both are the same symbol) in appearance, or may be the same identification information in terms of appearance (for example, both). , But they are different symbols, but the same type of symbol, replay combination type, bell type, cherry type, etc.). The “similar type of identification information” may be identification information that is visually similar to each other (for example, although both are different symbols, but they are visually similar to each other). Both may be identification information of a similar type (for example, a symbol of a different type but a similar type, a type of re-play combination, a type of a small combination, a type of a special combination, etc.).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The predetermined line is an effective line in which the presence/absence of a prize is determined according to the identification information arranged on the predetermined line (for example, see the section “About predetermined line” in the modification).

With such a configuration, when the state is controlled from the normal state to the advantageous state, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged side by side on the activated line. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the control to the advantageous state.

The arrangement of the identification information may be in the following pattern. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the valid line, only the identification information of the same or similar type is not arranged in the invalid line, and A pattern in which when the combination is derived, only the same or similar type of identification information is not placed in the valid line, and only the same or similar type of identification information is not placed in the invalid line. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the effective line, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the invalid line, and the combination of the second display result is arranged. A pattern in which only identification information of the same or similar type is not placed on the valid line and only identification information of the same or similar type is not placed on the invalid line when is derived. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the effective line, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the invalid line, and the combination of the second display result is arranged. Is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is not placed in the valid line, and only the identification information of the same or similar type is placed in the invalid line. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the valid line, only the identification information of the same or similar type is not arranged in the invalid line, and A pattern in which when the combination is derived, only the same or similar type of identification information is not placed in the valid line, and only the same or similar type of identification information is placed in the invalid line.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The predetermined line is an invalid line (for example, an invalid line LM4) whose presence or absence of a prize is not determined according to the identification information arranged on the predetermined line,
In addition to the predetermined line, a specific line (for example, a winning line LN), which is an effective line in which presence/absence of a prize is determined according to the identification information arranged, straddles the plurality of variable display portions,
When either the combination of the first display result or the combination of the second display result is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is not arranged side by side on the specific line (for example, in FIG. 7). As shown, no matter which of the promotion replay 1 and the promotion replay 2 wins, only symbols of the same or similar type are not arranged side by side on the winning line LN).

According to such a configuration, when the state is controlled from the normal state to the advantageous state, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged side by side on the invalid line, while it is arranged on the valid line. Are not arranged side by side only with identification information of the same or similar type. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the control to the advantageous state.

The arrangement of the identification information may be in the following pattern. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is not arranged on the valid line, and only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged on the invalid line. A pattern in which when the combination is derived, only the same or similar type of identification information is not placed in the valid line, and only the same or similar type of identification information is not placed in the invalid line. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the effective line, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the invalid line, and the combination of the second display result is arranged. A pattern in which only identification information of the same or similar type is not placed on the valid line and only identification information of the same or similar type is not placed on the invalid line when is derived. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the effective line, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the invalid line, and the combination of the second display result is arranged. Is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged in the valid line, and only the identification information of the same or similar type is not arranged in the invalid line. When the combination of the first display results is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is not arranged on the valid line, and only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged on the invalid line. A pattern in which when the combination is derived, only the same or similar type of identification information is arranged in the valid line, and only the same or similar type of identification information is arranged in the invalid line.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Of the plurality of variable display sections, an operation procedure for first operating the left variable display section (for example, the stop switch 8L) located on the leftmost side when the slot machine is viewed from the front (for example, left first stop). When the derivation operation means is operated, the combination of the second display results is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the promotion replay 2 wins when the left first stop is performed).

According to such a configuration, when the left variable display section is first operated, the combination of the second display results is derived, so that only the identification information of the same or similar type is not arranged side by side on the predetermined line. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult for the player who first operates the left variable display unit to recognize the control to the advantageous state.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
A lottery means (for example, a process of executing an initial hit lottery by the main control unit 41) for lottery whether or not to grant a right (for example, navigation stock) for controlling to a predetermined specific state (for example, AT);
A right grant notifying means for notifying the grant of the right (for example, a process of executing an initial hit notification by the sub-control unit 91),
Means for controlling a game state to any one of a plurality of types of game states including a normal game state (for example, RT1) and an advantageous game state (for example, RT0), regardless of whether or not the right is granted. Without the gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state (for example, the process of transitioning the gaming state by the main controller 41),
When the next game of the game informed of the grant of the right is in the advantageous game state, while controlling to the specific state in the advantageous game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 28(b), the first hit is notified). If the game next to the game is RT0, the game is controlled to ART from the next game), and when the next game of the game informed of the grant of the right is the normal game state, then to the advantageous game state. When the game state is controlled, control is performed to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 28(a), if the game next to the first notification is RT1 and then RT1 is controlled to RT0, ART is performed. Specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41),
When the next game of the game informed of the grant of the right is the advantageous game state, a predetermined control that suggests control to the specific state is executed in the advantageous game state (for example, in FIG. 28B). As shown in the figure, if the game next to the game notified at the first hit is RT0, the game is externally output in the next game), and if the next game of the game informed of the grant of the right is the normal game state, then When the game state is controlled to the advantageous game state, the predetermined control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 28(a), if the game next to the game notified at the first hit is RT1, then RT0 is executed. Predetermined control execution means (for example, a process of executing external output by the main control unit 41) that outputs externally when controlled by the control unit.

According to such a configuration, when the next game of the game to which the grant of the right is notified is in the advantageous game state, the predetermined control is executed in the advantageous game state, while the next to the game in which the grant of the right is notified. When the game is in the normal game state, the predetermined control is subsequently executed when the game state is controlled to the advantageous game state. In this way, since the predetermined control is executed according to the game state of the game next to the game in which the grant of the right is notified, the predetermined control can be executed in a flow along with the progress of the game.

(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The game state control means controls the game state to the advantageous game state when a transition display result (for example, a result corresponding to promotion replay) is derived in the normal game state (for example, promotion replay is a prize. Control the game state from RT1 to RT0),
The slot machine is capable of executing delay control (for example, freeze) for delaying the progress of the game for a delay time when the transition display result is derived (for example, freeze by the main controller 41). Processing to be executed)
The predetermined control execution means executes the delay control executed when the transition display result is derived in the normal game state when the next game of the game in which the grant of the right is notified is the normal game state. The predetermined information is externally output as the predetermined control during execution of (for example, refer to the column of [execution timing of each process] in the modification).

According to such a configuration, when the game next to the game in which the grant of the right has been notified is the normal game state, when the transition display result that triggers the control of the game state to the advantageous game state is derived. Predetermined information is output to the outside during execution of the delay control executed in. In this way, since the derivation of the transition display result and the external output of the predetermined information correspond to each other, the player feels uncomfortable as in the case where the derivation of the transition display result does not correspond to the external output of the predetermined information. Never.

(7) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The game state control means controls the game state to the advantageous game state when a transition display result (for example, a result corresponding to promotion replay) is derived in the normal game state (for example, promotion replay is a prize. Control from RT1 to RT0 when
The slot machine further includes start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated to start the variable display of the variable display section,
The predetermined control execution means, when the game next to the game in which the grant of the right is informed is the normal game state, when the start operation means is operated after the transition display result is derived, The predetermined information is externally output as the predetermined control (for example, externally output at the start of the next game of the game in which the promotion replay is won at RT1).

According to such a configuration, when the next game of the game in which the grant of the right is informed is the normal game state, after the transition display result that triggers the control of the game state to the advantageous game state is derived. The predetermined information is externally output when the start operation means is operated to start the variable display of the variable display section. In this way, since the start of variable display on the variable display section and the external output of the predetermined information correspond to each other, the player does not correspond to the start of variable display on the variable display section and the external output of the predetermined information. It doesn't make you feel uncomfortable.

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of (5) to (7) above,
The slot machine further includes start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated to start the variable display of the variable display section,
The predetermined control execution means, when the game next to the game in which the grant of the right is notified is in the advantageous game state, the predetermined information as the predetermined control when the start operation means is operated in the advantageous game state. Is externally output (for example, externally output at the start of the next game notified at RT0 for the first time).

According to such a configuration, when the next game of the game in which the grant of the right is notified is in the advantageous game state, the start operation means is operated to start the variable display of the variable display section in the advantageous game state. Then, the predetermined information is output to the outside. Thus, for example, when the type of right is not notified when the grant of the right is notified and then the type of the right is notified, the predetermined information is externally output in the game, and the right is output by the external output. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the type of is notified first.

(9) In the slot machine according to any one of (5) to (8) above,
The slot machine sets control information (for example, an AT flag) indicating that the slot machine can be controlled to the specific state at the end of the game in which the grant of the right has been notified (for example, by the main control unit 41). (Processing for setting the AT flag),
The predetermined control execution means determines whether the game state in the next game is the normal game state or the advantageous game state after the control information is set in the game in which the grant of the right is notified. (For example, the AT flag is set at the end of the game informed of the first hit, and the game state of the next game is determined).

According to such a configuration, by executing the process for the next game and thereafter at the end of the game in which the grant of the right has been notified, it is possible to execute the predetermined control in a flow along with the progress of the game.

(10) In the slot machine according to any one of (5) to (9) above,
The lottery means is included in a period from when the notification is made to when the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the next game of the game for which the grant of the right is informed is the normal gaming state. In the predetermined preparation period (for example, the preparation period of timings t4 to t5 shown in FIG. 28A), the first lottery (for example, the additional lottery during the preparation period) of the lottery is executed. When the game next to the game in which the grant of the right is notified is in the advantageous game state, a second lottery (for example, a special extra lottery) different from the first lottery is executed (for example, FIG. 28(a), ( As shown in b), when the initial hit is notified at RT1, the extra lottery is executed during the preparation period during the preparation period, whereas when the initial hit is notified at RT0, the extra bonus lottery is used instead of the preparation period. Is executed).

According to such a configuration, when the next game of the game to which the grant of the right is notified is the normal game state, the first lottery is executed in the preparation period, while the game to which the grant of the right is notified is executed. When the next game is the advantageous game state, the second lottery different from the first lottery is executed. In this way, the second lottery different from the first lottery during the preparation period is executed even when the next game of the game in which the grant of the right is notified is in the advantageous game state and there is no preparation period. It is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the execution of the lottery depending on the playing state. Further, different lottery is executed depending on the game state when the grant of the right is notified, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The "predetermined preparation period included in the period from the notification to the advantageous gaming state until the gaming state is controlled" means that the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous gaming state after the alert is issued. May be the entire period up to, or may be a part of the period from the notification to the advantageous gaming state until the gaming state is controlled.

The "second lottery different from the first lottery" may mean that both the lottery method and the expected value of the rights granted by the lottery by the lottery are the same or substantially the same (in this case, a simple lottery name). Different types), the expected value of the right granted while the lottery method is different, or the expected value of the right granted may be the same, or the expected value of the right granted while the lottery method is the same or substantially the same The values may be different.

(11) In the slot machine of (10) above,
The first lottery and the second lottery have different lottery methods, but the expected values of the rights granted by the lottery are the same or substantially the same (for example, shown in FIGS. 27C and 27D). As described above, the lottery draw-up during the preparation period and the special lottery lottery have different lottery conditions, but the expected navigation stock grant value is the same).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent superiority or inferiority from being given or not to be given too much in the lottery executed according to the game state when the grant of the right is notified.

(12) In the slot machine of (10) or (11) above,
The lottery means determines whether the game state in the next game is the normal game state or the advantageous game state at the end of the game in which the grant of the right is notified, and the lottery is performed according to the determination result. (For example, when the game state of the next game is determined at the end of the game notified at the first hit, and if the game state of the next game is RT1, an additional lottery is executed during the preparation period, and the game state of the next game is If RT0, special extra lottery will be executed).

According to such a configuration, the lottery can be performed in a flow along with the progress of the game by executing the process for the next game and thereafter at the end of the game in which the grant of the right is notified.

(13) In the slot machine of (10) or (11) above,
The slot machine further includes start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated to start the variable display of the variable display section,
The lottery means executes the second lottery when the start operation means is operated in the advantageous game state when the next game of the game informed of the grant of the right is the advantageous game state ( For example, a special extra lottery is executed at the start of the game next to the game notified at RT0).

According to such a configuration, when the next game of the game in which the grant of the right is notified is in the advantageous game state, the start operation means is operated to start the variable display of the variable display section in the advantageous game state. Then, the second lottery is executed. Therefore, the second lottery can be executed according to the flow of the game.

(14) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (13) above,
A game control means (for example, a main control section 41) for controlling a game,
An effect control unit (for example, a sub control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control unit,
A display means capable of displaying a predetermined content (for example, a game auxiliary display 12),
The game control means includes a display control means (for example, a main control section 41) for performing display control of the display means,
The display control means,
It is possible to display on the display means an advantageous operation mode capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, which is advantageous for the player, as display content different from the predetermined content.
After displaying the advantageous operation mode on the display means, when the predetermined content is displayed on the display means, the display content of the display means is once initialized and then the predetermined content is displayed.

According to such a configuration, when displaying the advantageous operation mode on the display means directly controlled by the game control means side, a new display means is displayed by displaying the advantageous operation mode using the display means for displaying a predetermined content. The predetermined content and the advantageous operation mode can be displayed without the provision of the above, and after the advantageous operation mode is displayed on the display means, when the predetermined content is displayed on the display means, the display content of the display means is initially initialized. Since the predetermined content is displayed after being converted, it is possible to prevent the display content displayed on the display unit from being erroneously recognized as being in the advantageous operation mode or the predetermined content.

In (14), the operation mode of the derivation operation means includes an operation mode in which operation is performed at any operation timing among a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode in which operation is performed in any operation order among a plurality of operation orders, and The operation mode and the like depending on the combination of are applicable.

(15) In the slot machine of (14) above,
The display control means is advantageous from one start timing after the game is started until the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective as the game progresses to one end timing after the derivation operation means is operated. The operation mode is continuously displayed.

With such a configuration, the player can be made to continuously recognize the operation mode advantageous to the player from the start to the end of the game.

(16) In the slot machine according to (14) or (15) above,
The display control means causes the display means to display information regarding the result of the game as the predetermined content.

According to such a configuration, the advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, whereas the predetermined content is displayed after the game ends, so that the display periods do not overlap.

(17) In the slot machine according to any one of (14) to (16) above,
The display mode when displaying the advantageous operation mode and the display mode when displaying the predetermined content do not include a common display mode.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition as to whether the advantageous operation mode is displayed or the predetermined content is displayed.

(18) In the slot machine according to any one of (14) to (17) above,
The display control means causes the display of the display means to be erased when the power interruption condition is satisfied while the advantageous operation mode is being displayed on the display means.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed when the power is cut off.

(19) In the slot machine according to any one of (14) to (18) above,
The display control means, when the operation of the derivation operation means is valid and the advantageous operation mode is displayed as the game progresses, the power interruption condition is satisfied, and the display control means returns to the state before the power interruption. , The advantageous operation mode is displayed on the display means before the operation of the derivation operation means is validated.

With such a configuration, since the advantageous operation mode is displayed before the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective at the time of recovery from power interruption, the user may accidentally operate in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode. Can be prevented.

(20) In the slot machine according to any one of (14) to (19) above,
The display control means displays the predetermined content until the game ends, when the condition for displaying the predetermined content is satisfied after the game starts and before the game ends and the advantageous operation mode is displayed. Do not let

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display content displayed in the display content from being erroneously recognized as an advantageous operation mode or a predetermined content.

(21) In the slot machine according to any one of (14) to (20) above,
The game control means,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) to be notified (for example, a navigation notification), an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for the player) is set. An informing state control means for controlling an informing state to be informed (for example, a state in which navigation informing is executed);
Specific control information transmitting means (for example, an internal winning command) that transmits specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) related to the determination result of the pre-determining means to the effect controlling means. (Setting process) and
The specific control information transmission means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) regardless of whether or not the notification state is controlled, the notification target result The specific control information (for example, the second internal winning command) that can specify that the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified is transmitted to the effect control means.

According to such a configuration, in the configuration including the game control means and the effect control means, 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, on the game control means side. In addition to controlling the notification state in which the advantageous operation mode is notified, the game control means is notified when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the notification target result, regardless of whether or not the game control means is controlled to the notification state. Since the specific control information that can specify the result can be specified but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, regardless of whether the game control means controls the notification state, the specific control information Since the advantageous operation mode according to the determination result of the pre-determination means is not specified, it is possible to simplify the process related to the transmission of the specific control information, and to control the notification state even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified in a state where the operation is not performed.

(22) In the slot machine according to any one of (14) to (21) above,
The game control means,
Numerical value setting means for setting a different numerical value (for example, a winning number) for each determination result of the pre-determination means,
Predetermined control means for performing predetermined control (for example, setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means;
An advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, advantageous for the player when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination) that is the target of the notification (for example, the navigation notification)) Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which various stop orders are notified,
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) relating to the determination result of the pre-determining means to the effect control means,
As the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the result of the notification, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned,
The specific control information transmitting means, at least in a state other than the notification state, when the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is within a predetermined numerical value range, it is possible to specify that the notification target result has been obtained. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command) that cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means.

According to such a configuration, in the configuration including the game control means and the effect control means, 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, on the game control means side. The game control means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation mode is notified, and at least when the determination result of the predetermination means is the notification target result in a state other than the notification state, the fact that the notification target result has been given Since the specific control information that can be specified but 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 determination of the predetermination means from the specific control information. Since the advantageous operation mode according to the result is not specified, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being informed in the state where the effect control unit side is not controlled to the informing state even if the effect is made. 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.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. 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 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 diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transition appearance, and the technical matters related to the transition appearance. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game 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 flow chart which shows the contents of control of internal lottery command setting processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the push order command at the time of winning replay GR1-3. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the example of a navigation target combination, the push order used as a correct answer procedure, the display example of the navigation effect on a game auxiliary display, and the display example of the navigation effect on a liquid crystal display. ) Is a diagram for explaining a display example when paying out medals on the game auxiliary display. 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 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. It is a figure for explaining the first hit lottery table, the additional lottery table during ART, the additional lottery table during the preparation period, and the special additional lottery table. It is a figure for explaining an example of a timing chart in each processing when the first hit notification is given at RT1 or RT0.

An example of a mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment. First, an embodiment in which a slot machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine will be described.

[Structure of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having a front opening, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is.

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 Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. The reel 2L is located at the leftmost position when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front, the reel 2C is located at the center, and the reel 2R is located at the rightmost. As shown in FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 symbols each in a predetermined order, among 21 symbols of a plurality of types that are distinguishable from each other, are drawn). Three patterns) are arranged so that they can be respectively seen from the transparent window 3 provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 3, "replay a" and "replay b" are symbols that remind the same replay combination (replay), and since they have similar outer shapes, they may be the same or similar types of symbols. I can say.

On the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 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) are used and within the range The maximum number of bets out of the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 is set as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 described later and 2 is set as the specified number of RB). The MAXBET switch 6 operated at this time is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the bet number are returned). A settlement switch 10, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided so that they can be operated by the player. Has been.

In the present 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 is referred to as a first stop or a first stop operation. .. Similarly, the second stop reel is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop or the second stop operation, the third stop reel is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the second stop reel. This is referred to as the third stop operation or the third stop operation. The first stop of the left reel 2L is called a left first stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is called a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is called a third left stop. Stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time is called a middle first stop, stopping the middle reel 2C for a second time is called a middle second stop, and stopping the middle reel 2C for a third time is called a middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is called a right first stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is called a second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is called a third right stop.

In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pushing order, the stopping operation order, and the operating procedure) is forward pressing, forward sandwiching pressing, middle left pressing, middle right pressing. , Reverse pinch push, and reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. The forward sandwiching pressing refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. "Middle left push" refers to a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. "Middle right pushing" means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. Reverse pinching refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

Further, 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, an error code indicating the content when an error occurs, and a navigation effect described later. The game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the reel stop order, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that informs that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, and informs that the bet number is set to 2 by lighting 2 BET LED 15 to be played, 3 BET LED 16 to notify that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting, Insertion request LED 17 to notify by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. A start valid LED 18 that lights up to indicate that it is in a wait state (a state in which the reel is waiting to start rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). There is provided a game display unit 13 provided with a replaying LED 20 that lights up to inform that the replaying game is in progress.

The navigation effect is an effect in which the player is informed of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (push order, reel stop order) in order to generate a predetermined winning, and is controlled by AT (Assit Time). Navistock, which is the right to be granted, is granted. In this embodiment, the AT is controlled for 50 games every time the navigation stock is consumed. During AT, a predetermined prize is generated by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect, so that the player's advantage is higher than that during non-AT. The navigation stock is given when the player wins by various kinds of lottery described later in FIG. It should be noted that the determination that the navigation stock is given by the various lottery in FIG. 27 is also referred to as an AT win.

A liquid crystal display 51 is provided above the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 is a display device for displaying various images to the player by displaying a predetermined image in the display area.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 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 the present embodiment, three bets are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to RT4 to be described later, and two are set as the specified number of bets in RB to be described later, and the specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set. When the number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes effective. It should be noted that 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 or not a combination of symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of winning symbols, that is, whether or not there is a winning (effective line). Also referred to as). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is the winning line. It is set. In addition, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a combination of predetermined symbols defined as a combination on the winning line LN is prepared, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 due to the predetermined combination of symbols being prepared. By including a combination of symbols which is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination, it is possible to include a winning combination that can be seen as a winning combination by a combination of symbols that is aligned in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are lines in which the presence or absence of winning is not determined based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Note that the pay line LN may be another line (for example, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4), and it is not limited to one line, and a plurality of lines may be provided.

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. When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game ends, and when a predetermined combination of symbols on the pay line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, 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), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbols. Then, 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 that a maximum of 4 symbols are drawn in 190 ms. be able to. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are 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 on the lower stage 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 up to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, it is displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. It is possible to display the symbols arranged within five frames including the existing symbols on the pay line.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, while controlling the progress of the game, the game control board 40 that outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, the effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command, the drive power supply of the electric parts There are provided a power supply substrate 101 for generating a signal, an external output substrate 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like. The external output board 1000 can also output a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 to an external test apparatus.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and informs the game means (game control in FIG. 4). The display devices such as (on the left side of the substrate 40) are drive-controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

On the game control board 40, the circuit configuration of the main control unit 41 and the like (illustrated in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) is mounted. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port and the like (not shown).

The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4).

On the effect control board 90, a circuit configuration such as the sub control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4) is mounted. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I/O port 91d, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means and detecting means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. 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, in terms of the payout rate, the advantage is highest for the player when 6 is set as the set value, and the advantage is gradually decreased as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the power source of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read out 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. Move to the setting 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 one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1). .. When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is set as the set value. 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.

It should be noted that the condition may be set to “power ON”+“setting key ON”+“front door open detection” to shift to the setting change state. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes while the front door 1b is not open. Furthermore, once the setting change state has been entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned off after the set value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may do so. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

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, and the setting value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends, and the game returns to the state where the game can proceed.

It should be noted that the condition may be set to "setting key ON"+"front door open detection" to shift to the setting confirmation state. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, after the setting confirmation state is once entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door 1b until the ending condition (setting key OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Disconnect]
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 process (main) is executed. When power failure 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) that sets data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery To execute.

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 on condition that the data of the RAM 41c is normal at the time of startup. When the RAM data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormality error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormality error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game.

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

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 of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its startup. 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 from the main control unit 41 indicating that the setting has been changed, the sub control unit 91 starts for a certain period of time. The RAM 91c is initialized even when neither the return command nor the setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned even after the elapse. Also in this case, the RAM 91c is only initialized and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

[Initialization]
Next, the initialization of the RAM 41c of the main controller 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into important work, special work, non-save work, general work, unused area, and stack area.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the setting key switch 37 turned on and the reset/setting switch 38 turned on when the RAM abnormal error occurs and when the setting key switch 37 and the reset/setting switch 38 are both activated. Is OFF, when the setting key switch 37 is OFF, the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, and when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied, Five types of initialization are performed in which the areas to be initialized are different according to each initialization condition.

Initialization 0 is initialization performed at the time of start-up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset/setting switch 38 are ON in the event of a RAM error, and in initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. It Initialization 1 is the initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset/setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of startup, and when the state is changed to the setting change state. Areas other than important work and special work in the storage area of are initialized. In the initialization 2, the general work, the unused area and the unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, the initialization 3 includes a non-saved work, an unused area, and an unused area. The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In the initialization 4, the unused area and the unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

[command]
The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub control unit 91 to perform a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a prize determination command, a payout start command, and a payout. Multiple types including end command, game state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, AT winning command, ART start command, and push order command Send the command.

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets. The BET command is the state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game, and when the specified number of bets has not been set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to change the bet number. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the bet number setting operation is performed by receiving the BET command.

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

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and specify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs.

The freeze command is a command that can specify execution of freeze. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freezing is control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined delay time (freezing time). During the freeze, for example, after the reel starts rotating, it temporarily stops and quivers in the vertical direction, the reel reversely rotates, or the reel stops and temporarily stops, and 7 symbols are displayed as display results unrelated to the payout of medals. Reel production such as combination stop is performed. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the freeze, the player is informed of the information capable of specifying that the ART control has been performed. ART is a state advantageous to the player, such as the game state being RT0 or RT2 described later and being controlled by the AT. When controlled by ART, for example, a character image of “ART rush!!” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 during execution of freeze.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. It is a command. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the presence/absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. The prize determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the prize determination is performed.

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

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games. The gaming state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state. The standby command is to finish paying out medals by adjusting credits (including medals used for setting the bet number) when the game shifts to the standby state after a certain time without setting the bet number after the end of one game. However, it is transmitted after the withdrawal end command is transmitted.

The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of the stop state. When the stop state is controlled, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, and when the stop state is released by a reset operation, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted. To be done.

The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and an error condition is generated and an error command indicating the type of the error condition is sent when the error condition is controlled, and an error command is released when the error condition is released by a reset operation. Will be sent.

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

The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. A setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted at the time of shifting to the setting change state, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the set value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub-control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 confirms that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the setting start. It can be specified.

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the setting confirmation start is transmitted, and at the end of the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the setting confirmation end is transmitted.

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). As for the door command, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF) at the time of turning on the power, at the end of one game (after the end of the game, and before the bet number setting for the next game can be started). , OFF to ON).

The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (ON/OFF) among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) has changed, whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON It is a command indicating whether it has changed from OFF to OFF and the detection state (ON/OFF) of another switch. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

The AT winning command is a command that can specify the results of various kinds of lottery regarding the addition of the navigation stock shown in FIG. The AT winning command is transmitted when various kinds of lottery are performed. By receiving the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the lottery has been executed and whether or not the AT has won.

The ART start command is a command that can specify that the ART control is performed. The ART start command is sent when controlled by ART. By receiving the ART start command, the sub control unit 91 can identify that the ART control is performed.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, according to the lottery target winning combination that is won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the winning combination for a navigation is won during AT or during a preparation period described later. For example, during AT, a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure is transmitted. On the other hand, such a push order command is not transmitted during non-AT. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure by receiving the push-order command during AT, but cannot specify the correct answer procedure during non-AT.

[Winner]
5 to 7 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. 8 is a diagram for explaining a symbol combination of a transition appearance and a technical matter related to the transition appearance in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state controlled by the main control unit 41.

As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus.

First, referring to FIG. 5, the special part of the winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). Be done. The BB is won when a combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" is aligned on the pay line LN in RT0 to RT4. When the BB is won, a regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as RB) described later is transferred to a big bonus controlled by each game. Then, the big bonus ends on the condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. The RB wins when the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is aligned on the pay line LN in RT0 to RT4. When winning the RB, it is transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on condition that any of the winning combinations has won 6 times or 12 games have been exhausted. As shown in FIG. 9, from winning one of BB and RB to winning the prize, it is controlled by RT4 as inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as bonus) is finished, it is changed to RT3. Will be controlled.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the small winning combination among the winning combinations will be described. Small prizes among the winning roles include upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, lower right bell, middle watermelon. , Falling-down watermelon, middle tier cherry, and horn cherry. Hereinafter, 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, and the upper bell 8 are simply referred to as the upper bell when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the middle tier cherry and the corner cherry, they are simply referred to as cherries. Further, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the middle-stage watermelon and the downward-sloping watermelon, they are simply referred to as watermelons.

For the symbol combinations of cherry and watermelon, there are reels in which symbols that can be won by stopping on the pay line LN (also referred to as winning symbols) are not arranged within 5 frames in the symbol arrangement. Therefore, in the game winning the cherry or watermelon, when each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing to stop the winning symbol corresponding to the winning cherry or watermelon on the winning line LN. You can win cherries and watermelons, but you cannot win cherries and watermelons if they are not operated at the right time. In this way, cherries and watermelons can be won when the stop switch is operated at the operation timing of pulling the winning symbol onto the winning line, but the stop switch is at a timing other than the operation timing of pulling the winning symbol onto the winning line. When is operated, the symbols other than the winning symbol are drawn onto the winning line, and the winning symbol cannot be won. In other words, it can be said that cherries and watermelons are a missing part.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game combination of the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the re-playing combination includes middle replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, special replay, falling replay, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay. In the promotion replay 1, when the symbol combination in which the winning occurs on the pay line LN is derived, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side on the invalid line LM4. For example, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination in which the promoted replay 1 is won is derived on the winning line LN, the symbol combination “Replay a-Replay a-Replay a” or “Replay a” is displayed on the ineffective line LM4. The symbol combination “b-replay a-replay a” is derived. On the other hand, in the promotion replay 2, when the symbol combination in which the winning occurs on the winning line LN is derived, only the identification information of the same or similar type is arranged side by side on the winning line LN and any of the invalid lines LM. Not done. However, in RT0, the gaming state is controlled to RT1 regardless of which of the promotion replay 1 and the promotion replay 2 wins. Accordingly, when the promotion replay 2 wins, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the game state is controlled to RT1, which is more advantageous than RT0. On the other hand, when the promotion replay 1 wins, it is more advantageous than RT0. It is easy for the player to recognize that the game state is controlled in RT1 by the derived symbol combination. It should be noted that the promotion replay 1 and the promotion replay 2 are collectively referred to as a promotion replay.

Next, the transition result will be described with reference to FIG. At RT0, RT2, RT3, when the transition result is aligned with the pay line LN, the process proceeds to RT1. In the present embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the middle bell are the first stop, and the upper bell is dropped, The transition results are aligned with the winning line LN.

[Lottery target]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 14, a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination or the winning of the internal lottery depending on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the probabilities is different. As will be described later, as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read and the winning combination can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 10 to FIG. 14, by writing “+” between winning combinations, it is shown that the winning combination is simultaneously read out as the target winning combination in the internal lottery. In FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, 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 gaming state and the lottery target crosses indicates that the winning lottery target will be selected in the game state, and the X mark will not be the 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 a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in association 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 is 300/65536.

In the present embodiment, when the push order bells (left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1 to 4) are elected, as shown in FIG. The combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the order. When one of the push order bells is won, by performing the stop operation according to the correct answer procedure according to the type of the push order bell, the middle bell always wins, but the stop operation in the push order other than the correct answer procedure By doing this, the upper bells will win at a certain rate, but the upper bells may not be aligned and the transitions may stop. Therefore, when the push order bell is elected, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the correct answer procedure is performed.

In the present embodiment, when the pressing order lip (replays GR1 to 3, GR11 to 13 and GR21 to 26) is elected, as shown in FIG. 16, a combination of symbols to be stopped according to the type and the pressing order. Is different. If any of the replays GR1 to GR3 targeted for the lottery in RT1 is won, by performing the stop operation in the correct answer procedure according to the type, the promoted replay 1 wins and shifts to RT0, while the correct answer procedure If the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than, the middle replay may win, and in this case, RT1 is maintained. In Replays GR1 to GR3, the left first stop is not included in the push order in which promotion Replay 1 wins. On the other hand, in Replays GR1 to GR3, the push order in which the promotion Replay 2 wins is only the left first stop. As described above, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated with the first stop on the left side, the promotion replay 1 may not be won and the promotion replay 2 may be won. Therefore, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the left first stop that is generally operated by the player during non-AT, there is a high possibility that the promoted replay 2 will be won. It becomes difficult to recognize that the state is controlled. On the other hand, since the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect during AT, there is a high possibility that the promoted replay 1 will win, and the player can easily recognize that the game state is controlled by RT1.

If any of the replays GR11 to 13 targeted for the lottery is won at RT0, the special replay wins and the process goes to RT2 by performing the stop operation in accordance with the correct answer procedure according to the type. By performing the stop operation in the pushing order other than the procedure, the fall replay wins and the process shifts to RT1. Also, if any of the replays GR21 to 23 targeted for the lottery in RT2 is won, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the correct answer procedure according to the type, middle replay or red 7 replay is won and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the correct answer procedure, the falling replay is won and the process shifts to RT1. In addition, if any of the replay GRs 24 to 26 targeted for the lottery in RT2 is elected, by performing the stop operation in the correct answer procedure according to the type, the middle replay or the blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the correct answer procedure, the falling replay is won and the process shifts to RT1.

[Outline of game state]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus (RB, RB in BB) is controlled. In the present embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, and BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Of RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest payout rate of medals per game, and are the most advantageous gaming state. Further, among RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning the re-playing combination, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT3. It can be said that the player is more advantageous than RT1 and RT3 in that the player can shift. RT2 of RT0, RT2, and RT4 is more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT0 and RT4.

Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to RT2, the main controller 41 informs the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the AT to be a notification period during which the above can be executed.

When the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and transmits the push order command to the sub control unit 91. By doing so, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combinations according to the game state are replays GR1 to 3 when RT1 is set, replays GR11 to 13 when RT0 is set, and replays GR21 to 26 when RT2 is set. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination. In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits the push-order command even during the normal state in which the AT is not controlling (for example, RT1 and the non-AT state) during the preparation period described later. It is possible to cause the sub-control unit 91 to execute the navigation effect.

In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the lighting order of the game auxiliary display device 12 is changed to distinguishably notify the pressing order advantageous for the player. 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, in the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the pressing order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation effect is also displayed by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display device 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. Notify me.

In the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to 3 is won at RT1, the push order in which the promotion replay 1 wins is intelligibly notified. When any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won at RT0, the push order in which the special replay is won is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won in RT2, the push order in which the middle tier replay or the red 7 replay is won is identifiably notified. Further, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won in RT2, the push order in which the middle tier replay or the blue 7 replay is won is identifiably notified.

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. The navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and may be performed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, or the like.

As described above, in the navigation effect, the push order that is advantageous to the player is notified in a distinguishable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay 1 at RT1 and the middle bell at RT1 by performing the stop operation in the push order according to the navigation effect, and the special replay at RT0. It is possible to let the middle-stage bell win, avoid the fall replay prize, avoid the stop of the transition result, win the middle-stage bell at RT2, avoid the fall replay prize, transition It is possible to avoid stopping the roll. Conversely speaking, for example, when the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is not possible to avoid the winning of the fall replay or the stop of the transition result, so the game state is controlled to RT1. It will be.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game process to control one game. In the game process, first, a BET process for setting the bet number, credit settlement and bet settlement.

When the start switch 7 is operated after the bet number is set, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12, etc.) is performed to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize (internal lottery). For example, the random number circuit updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts the determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 determines winning of the corresponding lottery target combination. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the square cherry and the winning flag of the middle cherry are set. The winning flags of BB and RB are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB and RB are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not the winning occurs. Erased to.

In the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, an internal lottery command setting process for setting a command according to the result of the internal lottery is executed. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery command setting process.

As shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (S01), and when any one of the lottery target combinations is won, the main control unit 41 identifies the group to which the lottery target combination belongs. The internal winning command is set in the command queue (S02). In addition, when none of the lottery target winning combinations has been won, an internal winning command for specifying the outfall is set.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in AT (including the preparation period) (S03), and when it is determined that it is in AT, the navigation target combination (of the push order bell and the push order replay). It is determined whether or not one of the above) has been won (S04). When the main control unit 41 determines that the winning combination is won in the AT, the pushing order command for identifying the correct answer procedure corresponding to the relevant winning combination is set in the command queue (S05), and the internal The lottery command setting process ends. As a result, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the navigation effect can be executed based on the push order command.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery command setting process when not in AT or when the winning combination for the navigation lottery is not won. As a result, even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent, it is possible to execute the effect according to the group specified by the internal winning command while preventing the correct answer procedure from being specified.

In addition, when executing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41, among the segments of the game auxiliary display device 12, the corresponding segments (the first to the seventh configuring the “8”) so that the correct answer procedure can be specified. (Segment) is lit, and navigation notification display data for turning on the segment for identifying whether or not it is a navigation notification (8th segment forming "." in the lower right) is assisted by games. It is set in the output buffer of the display unit 12. As a result, the navigation effect for specifying the correct answer procedure can be executed on the main controller side. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed, the main control unit 41 outputs the navigation notification display data for turning off all the segments (first to eighth segments) of the game auxiliary display device 12 to the game auxiliary display device. Set to 12 output buffers.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation processing, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation of the previous game, the stop switches 8L, 8C are started. , 8R are enabled, and the rotation of the reel is stopped in response to the stop operation. In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). After executing the freeze effect process for playing, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 8) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. Further, it is controlled to the state shown in FIG. 9 according to the symbol combination on the pay line.

When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout processing, payout of medals or credit addition according to the occurrence of winning, various processing not related to winning (for example, processing regarding bonus end control by counting the number of paidout medals in bonus, winning without carryover) Flags (such as winning flags for small wins and re-game wins) are deleted). Further, when it is determined that the BB or RB has won, the winning flag of the winning BB or RB is erased. In the game end process, a process of setting a game state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. As a result, the game processing for one game ends, and the game processing for the next one game starts.

[About navigation production]
During AT, a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player on the pay line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display device 12 to notify information (for example, the pressing order) that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination won in the internal lottery processing. To execute. The game auxiliary display 12 also displays the number of medals paid out and an error code when an error occurs.

As shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command capable of specifying a correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination when the navigation target combination is won in the AT. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During AT, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to perform processing for notifying information (for example, the pressing order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the pressing order command. In this way, the navigation effect is executed by both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 by informing the information that can identify the correct answer procedure.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a push order command when the replay GR1 to 3 are won. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 does not output the push order command when the replay GR1 is won in the non-AT. In this case, the navigation effect is not executed by the sub-control unit 91, and therefore a lost eye is derived on any line, and the promotion replay 2 wins. On the other hand, when the main controller 41 wins the replay GR1 during AT, it outputs a push order command that can specify the middle first stop, which is the correct procedure. In this case, since the navigation effect is executed by the sub-control unit 91, the symbol combination of the replay complete is derived on the invalid line LM4, and the promotion replay 1 is won. When the replay GR2 is won, the same processing as when the replay GR1 is won is performed. In addition, when the replay GR3 is won in non-AT, the push order command is not output. In this case, since the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the navigation effect, the symbol combination of the replay complete is derived on the pay line LN and the middle replay is won. However, in this case, the game state is not promoted. On the other hand, when the replay GR3 is won during AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command capable of specifying the middle first stop or the right first stop, which is a correct answer procedure. In this case, since the navigation effect is executed by the sub-control unit 91, the symbol combination of the replay complete is derived on the invalid line LM4, and the promotion replay 1 is won.

As described above, during the non-AT, the push order command is not output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. Therefore, even if the player operates the stop switch according to the navigation effect, the promotion replay 1 in which the same or similar type of symbol combination is derived does not win. On the other hand, during AT, the main control unit 41 outputs to the sub control unit 91 a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switch according to the navigation effect, the promotion replay 1 in which the same or similar type of symbol combination is derived wins.

FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target combination, a pressing order that is a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game auxiliary display device 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display device 51. is there. For example, when a player selects a replay GR11, a left bell, or the like, which is a target navigation target for which the left first stop is defined as a correct answer procedure, information such as "1-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the liquid crystal display is displayed. At 51, information such as "123" or "132" is displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify that the first reel 2L from the left is first stopped. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 may determine, by lottery, which one of "123" and "132" is to be used for the navigation effect, and either one of "123" and "132". The navigation effect may be executed by only one.

In addition, when the player selects a navigation target combination, such as Replay GR1, 3 or Replay GR12 or Naka Bell, for which the middle stop is set as the correct answer procedure, information such as "2-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12. At the same time, information such as “213” or “312” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it can be notified that the second reel 2C from the left is first stopped. In addition, when the player wins a navigation target combination for which the right first stop is determined as the correct answer procedure, such as Replay GR2, 3 and Replay GR13, the right bell, information such as "3-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12. At the same time, information such as “231” or “321” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the third reel 2R from the left is first stopped. It should be noted that the sub-control unit 91 is set correspondingly when executing the navigation effect of notifying the middle first stop or the right first stop as the correct answer procedure, as in the case of notifying the left first stop. It may be determined by lottery which of a plurality of pieces of information should be used to execute the navigation effect, or may be one that executes the navigation effect by using only one of the plurality of pieces of information.

When executing the navigation effect, the lighting control is performed on the first to seventh segments for displaying a numerical value (“8” in FIG. 19B) on the game auxiliary display device 12 in accordance with the correct answer procedure. In addition to this, the eighth segment (“.” in FIG. 19B) at the lower right is controlled to light. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not being executed, the eighth segment is controlled to be turned off. As a result, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition as to whether the navigation effect is being displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, for example, whether the number of medals to be paid out is being notified.

As described above, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data for performing the navigation effect (navi notification) on the game auxiliary display device 12. Specifically, by setting the navigation notification display data for turning on each segment of the game auxiliary display unit 12 in the output buffer so that the display example (hereinafter also referred to as a navigation number) shown in FIG. , The game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to execute the navigation effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed, the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized and all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are turned off. By setting, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, the navigation effect by the game auxiliary display 12 is not executed.

Thus, regardless of whether the winning navigation target combination is the push order lip or the push order bell, the navigation effect in which the correct answer procedure of the left first stop, the middle first stop, and the right first stop is common Will be notified by. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying from the aspect of the navigation effect whether the winning navigation target combination is a push order lip or a push order bell. Further, since the number of effect data used for executing the navigation effect can be suppressed, the storage capacity of the ROM of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

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

As shown in FIG. 19B, when the payout amount display data is set in the output buffer, the payout amount display data in which each segment of the game auxiliary display device 12 is turned on so as to display the payout amount of medals. Is set in the output buffer to control the game auxiliary display 12 to display the number of paid-out medals. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R of the left display 12L and the right display 12R that form the game auxiliary display 12 are turned on. Thereby, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

When the main control unit 41 detects an error during the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 outputs an error code (E1 to E8, see FIG. 20) predetermined according to the type of the error to a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. When a predetermined error display condition described below is satisfied (in the present embodiment, when an error is detected during reel rotation control, all reels are stopped, When an error is detected during a time other than during control, that is when the error is detected), the error display data including the error code set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is displayed in the game auxiliary display 12. Set to output buffer. Note that the main control unit 41 turns off the eighth segment when displaying the payout number of medals and the error code, unlike when performing the navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 20, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment of the game auxiliary display device 12 so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and the other segments. By setting the error display data for turning off the light in the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code capable of specifying the type of the detected error. Then, when a predetermined error cancellation condition (see FIG. 20) is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display device 12 is terminated. In the error display data, by lighting the segment corresponding to the character “E” on the display 12L, the character “E” is displayed and the segment corresponding to the number of the error code among the segments on the display 12R is displayed. While lit, 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 at which the main control unit 41 switches the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 according to the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23.

As shown in FIG. 21A, 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, thereby starting the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R related to the game. At this time, when the navigation notification is not performed, all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are maintained in the off state. Then, after all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped after the third stop operation is performed, if the winning of one 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 the reels 2L, 2C, 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. 21B, in the case of performing the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 performs the start operation in a state in which the bet number of the specified number is set, and then the reel 2L related to the game. , 2C, 2R is started, the navigation notification display data 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.

The main control unit 41 has a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power from a backup power supply, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and the power failure detection circuit 48 is provided. When the power failure is detected based on the output of, the control state of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the power failure is detected. It is possible to return to the control state at the time.

As shown in FIG. 22, when the main control unit 41 controls the rotation of at least one or more reels as the game progresses, and the navigation assistance is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the power is cut off. When it is detected, the control state is saved in the backup storage area and the control related to the power interruption is performed, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to hide the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. To control.

After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, when the control state of the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power failure, the control state stored in the backup storage area is restored. Based on this, the control state before the power failure is returned to, but the control operation state in which all stop switches accept the stop operation is set to invalid, and the reel is driven for the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure. The drive data for the above is changed and set from the drive data for rotating at the constant speed that was set before the power failure to the drive data for accelerating the reel motor to the constant speed. As a result, the main control unit 41 is reset in a state in which the acceptance of the stop operation by all the stop switches is invalidated and the rotation of the reel, which has been rotation-controlled before the power interruption, is started.

The main control unit 41 also restores the navigation number stored in the backup storage area to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 when returning the control state to the state before the power failure. 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. The navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 to control to restart the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12, and based on the drive data set in the RAM 41c, The reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure was accelerated again to the predetermined constant speed rotation, and when the reel became the predetermined constant speed rotation, the acceptance of the stop operation of the corresponding reel stop switch was enabled. .. After that, the control stands by until the stop switch whose acceptance is validated is operated, and when the stop switch is operated, the control for stopping the corresponding reel is performed.

In this way, when the power failure is detected, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 and controls the game auxiliary display device 12 so as not to display, so that the power failure is detected. From the time, until 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 device 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 corresponding reel is rotated at a constant speed, control is performed so as to enable acceptance of a stop operation by the stop switch of the reel. Therefore, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the game assistance After the display of the navigation number by the navigation notification is started on the display 12, the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is enabled.

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.

The main control unit 41 can detect the occurrence of various game-related errors such as errors related to payout of medals, errors related to insertion of medals, and errors related to reel rotation in the main process and the timer interrupt process (main). 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. 23, 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 thereafter, Output of the game auxiliary display unit 12 as the payout number display data indicating the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning situation when a predetermined waiting period has elapsed since the stop switch when the third stop operation was performed is released. It is configured to be set in a buffer and 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 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, the navigation notification ends. By setting the error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 when the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, the error notification is performed in the period from the start to the end of the navigation notification. Is to be restricted.

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 advantageous to the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display or the like included in the sub control unit to notify the operation mode.

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 disadvantage the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is used. While performing control to display an advantageous operation mode on the side, an advantageous operation mode is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out to the player. If the configuration is such that the number of medals paid out to 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 paid out to the player on one display and the player. Since both of the operation modes that are advantageous for the display are displayed, there is a risk that the display content may be erroneously recognized when the display at that time is switched.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present 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. An auxiliary display 12 is provided, and the game auxiliary display 12 displays a navigation number capable of identifying an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of a stop switch that is advantageous to the player, as display content different from the predetermined content. It is possible to display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display unit 12, and then display the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the display contents of the game auxiliary display unit 12 are initialized once and set as a non-display state. Since the predetermined content is displayed from the main control unit 41 side, when displaying the navigation number 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 the display 12, both the predetermined content and the navigation number can be displayed, and after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, the predetermined content is displayed. Since the display content of the auxiliary display 12 is initialized and hidden and then the predetermined content is displayed, it is erroneously recognized whether the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is the navigation number or the predetermined content. It is possible to prevent it.

Note that the main control unit 41 once initializes the display content of the game auxiliary display device 12 and displays it 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 device 12. It suffices that the predetermined contents are displayed after the above state, and the period during which the game auxiliary display 12 is in the non-display state may be at least a period during which the player or the like can recognize that the game auxiliary display 12 has been turned off. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is provided with a predetermined waiting period for waiting after initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, the predetermined When displaying the number of paid out medals as the content, the game auxiliary display 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 a 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. Further, for example, when the stop switch for the third stop is operated and the stop switch is released, the timer is activated and the timer measures the elapse of a predetermined waiting time. By waiting for the waiting period, the game auxiliary display 12 may be temporarily turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment outputs the game auxiliary display 12 when the stop switch for the third stop is operated while the navigation auxiliary is displayed by the game auxiliary display 12. After the buffer is initialized once, 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 switching from the navigation notification to the payout number notification. However, by displaying a display not related to the game (for example, "-" or "_") during the switching from the navigation notification to the payout number notification, the display content of the navigation notification and the payout number notification are displayed. It is possible to prevent the displayed contents from being mistaken.

After the game starts, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed, and then releases the stop switch for the third stop operation. Until the end of the game, since a navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 It is possible to make the player recognize an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player continuously over the period.

In the present embodiment, the main controller 41 starts the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed as the start of the game, and then ends the third stop as the end of the game. The navigation number is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period until the operation stop switch is released. However, when the game starts, the stop switches 8L, 8C, The navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 from one start timing until the operation of 8R becomes effective to the one end timing after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the end of the game. It suffices that the reels 2L, 2C and 2R be displayed at a predetermined constant speed at the start of the game, for example, when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where a specified number of bets has been set. When starting the control for rotating by, the start switch from any one of the start timings when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, and when the game ends, for example, the stop switch for the third stop operation is When 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 any one of the end timings.

Of such a configuration, in particular, 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 in which a specified number of bets 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. In addition, 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 becomes effective, 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 manner different from a normal game is displayed. Even if it is configured to be performed or controlled in a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time, it is possible to start displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display device 12 after the reel effect or the freeze state is finished. It is possible to prevent the navigation number from being displayed while the reel production is being performed. Further, by setting one start timing when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, an event that occurs in the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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 is 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. In addition, 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. 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. Therefore, the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the number of payouts are displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12. Avoid duplication.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment causes the game auxiliary display 12 to display a navigation number that can identify 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, is it possible to display the navigation number? It can be prevented that the payout number is displayed as the predetermined 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 structure including a part of the display mode of the number of payouts or a configuration including the opposite relationship.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode by the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, “8” at the time of paying out eight coins). As a result, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 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 display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are erroneously recognized. Can be prevented.

Further, as a modified example, in the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 in the navigation notification, the main control unit 41, for example, lights the eighth segment of the display device 12L while displaying the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the eighth segment of the display device 12L, 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 it has been described that the display mode may be discriminable, when the display modes of at least two indicators 12L and 12R are integrated, the display mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out The display mode may be distinguishable. With such a configuration, for example, when notifying the navigation number “8” in the navigation notification, “-8” is displayed on the display 12L and “−” is displayed on the display 12R, so that the integrated display is “-8”. 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 to display "8" as an integrated display. Thus, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of 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.

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

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 when a power failure is detected while the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12. The display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to be non-display, but it may be any structure that controls the game auxiliary display device 12 to be non-display when an electric power interruption is detected, for example, an output buffer. Based on the data set in, clear the output port that outputs the control signal to the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to hide the game auxiliary display 12. By controlling the output of the drive signal output from the LED driving circuit 47 for controlling the configuration and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to the game auxiliary display 12, the game auxiliary display 12 is hidden. It may be configured to control. Even in such a configuration, similarly to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an unintended display on the game auxiliary display device 12 when the power is cut off.

The main controller 41 of the present embodiment controls the reels to be rotated at a predetermined constant speed as the game progresses, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, and the game auxiliary display 12 displays. In a state where the navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player is displayed, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and the state before the power interruption In the case of returning to, 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 stop switch of the corresponding reel is operated. By controlling so as to enable it, when returning from the power interruption, the navigation number display on the game auxiliary display 12 can be restarted before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective. It is possible to prevent the stop switch from being operated in an operation mode other than the suggested advantageous operation mode.

In the present embodiment, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the control state is returned to the state before the power failure, the main control unit 41 is controlled to rotate before the power failure. The drive data for the reels was changed from the drive data for rotating at constant speed that was set before the power failure to the drive data for accelerating the reel motor to constant speed. With the recovery of the portion 41, the control for accelerating the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure to the predetermined constant speed rotation is started, but when the control status is returned to the status before the power failure. Also, by returning the stop switch operation acceptance state and the reel drive data in the state before the power failure, the stop switch operation acceptance is enabled when the main control unit 41 returns, and the state before the power failure occurs. The configuration may be such that the rotation control of the reel is started by the drive data. In such a configuration, the rotation control is started by the drive data before the power failure, that is, the drive data for rotating the reel stopped at the power failure before the power failure, In order to start the rotation, the torque is insufficient and the rotation is not started. Therefore, after starting the rotation control of the reel, the reel sensor does not detect the reference position for a predetermined period (when the reel is rotated. In order to accelerate the drive data from the stopped state by judging the reel rotation error, invalidating the operation acceptance of the stop switch, when the reel sensor has detected the reference position and the time period longer than the time required) It is possible to accelerate the reel to a predetermined constant-speed rotation by updating the data of the above and starting the rotation control of the reel again. 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. Even in such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the main control unit 41 returns, by resetting the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, the slot When the power supply to the machine 1 is resumed, after receiving the navigation number display by the navigation notification on the game auxiliary display device 12, the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch can be validated. When the stop operation can be performed by the stop switch, it is possible to surely display the navigation number 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 in a state where the specified number of bets is set, and after the game is started, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Predetermined in a state before all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the game is finished, and a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When an error that causes an error code to be displayed as the content is detected, the error code is displayed on the auxiliary game display 12 when the game ends, and the error is detected during the game. Since the game is over until the end of the game, it is restricted to display the error code as the predetermined content on the game auxiliary display unit 12, so that the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12 indicates the advantageous operation mode. It can be prevented that the number or the error code having the predetermined content is erroneously recognized.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays an error code as the predetermined content other than the navigation number while the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When the display condition is satisfied, the predetermined content is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 until the game ends, but the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 while the navigation number is displayed. Other than the display contents other than the error code may be applied as the predetermined contents, the display contents displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12 may be the navigation number or the predetermined contents. It can be prevented that the contents are 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. 24A, 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, the reset switch 23 is operated in a predetermined operation procedure to perform a recovery process of recovering the data saved in the RAM 41c to the output buffer when the recovery condition is satisfied by canceling the error state. Then, by returning the payout amount display data for displaying the payout amount as the first display content from the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer, the payout number is displayed as the first display content on the game auxiliary display 12. Let

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 main control unit 41 of the present embodiment detects an error while the game is started and the rotation control of at least one reel is performed, all reels are stopped and all the reels are stopped. When the game ends and the reel is stopped, the error is notified. However, when the game is started and the reels are rotationally controlled, when the error is detected, the error is notified. The error may be notified when it is detected. In such a structure, the main control unit 41 detects the error while displaying the navigation number as the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12. Therefore, the game auxiliary display 12 may display an error code indicating the content of the error.

As shown in FIG. 24B, the main control unit 41 has the navigation notification display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, and during the period in which the navigation number is displayed as the second display content. If an error is detected, the error state is controlled when the error display condition is satisfied, and the save process is performed in common with the above-described 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 a 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 content displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 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 the 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, but it is possible to display the contents on the game auxiliary display 12. Regardless of the displayed contents, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 may be initialized when the power failure is detected. 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 device 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 content of may be switched.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, 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 present error 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. 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.

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 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 has 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 has 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 process 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 has 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 content is an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player, in which the number of medals to be paid out to the player in association with a winning (first display content) and the display period do not overlap with the first display content. , The main control unit 41 sets both the first display content and the second display content in the first output buffer, so that the game auxiliary display 12 has a medal. By displaying the number of payouts 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 output buffer in.

Further, the main control unit 41 has 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 interruption is detected, it is set in the first output buffer and the second output buffer. 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. 26, 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 is slotted. 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 it is possible to make a ramp request ramp signal, a startable ramp signal, a BB signal, an RB game signal, a replay 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 delaying signal, 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 being delayed in accordance with execution of the 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 in a state where the input terminal and the output terminal are electrically insulated. 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 indicating whether or not the navigation notification is being executed by being turned off at times.

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 a prize, 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 are 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 is used. The IF2 control unit 1203 may be connected to the output terminal 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 the 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 the 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, a wiring pattern for transmitting the first test signal output from the main control unit 41 and various drive circuits to the socket of the first information output circuit 40a, and a 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 via 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 the test slot machine is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal and a test signal and connection terminals for connecting to the IF1 board 1100, the IF2 board 1200 and 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 sockets for mounting the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d, 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. In addition to updating to the output state, the stop execution position signal is updated to the output state indicating the stop operation position recommended for the reel, and after the completion of updating these stop reel designation signal and stop execution position signal, a fixed time (50 ms) A stop strobe signal is output over this time, 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, the device waits for a fixed time (50 ms). Then, in the same procedure, the test device 1300 is notified of the recommended second stop reel and its stop operation position, and the test device 1300 is notified of the third stop reel and its stop operation position. 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 connected to the test apparatus 1300 within a maximum of 2 seconds. However, the configuration may be such that these are sequentially transmitted 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, the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is not performed, and when the navigation number suggesting the winning of BB or RB is not output, the stop order is left-middle-right. A stop execution position signal that outputs a stop reel designation signal and indicates that the corresponding stop reels can draw in any of the configuration patterns of corner cherries 1 and 2, middle watermelons, and waterfalls that descend to the right that may be missed 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.

Further, when the navigation notification signal indicates that navigation notification is being performed, and when the navigation number suggesting the winning of BB or RB is output, the stop reels are designated in the order of the left middle right stop order. A signal is output, and for the corresponding stop reel, a stop execution position signal indicating a stop operation position where a symbol forming a special combination corresponding to the navigation number 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 the present 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/absence of navigation notification, and a payout rate close to the market payout rate can be obtained by the test by the test apparatus 1300.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the special winning combination (BB, RB) is won as a result of the internal lottery, the winning is performed after the special notification navigation condition for the special winning combination determined by the main control unit 41 side is satisfied. A navigation number that suggests a symbol forming a special role is set, and a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal indicating an operation mode for stopping the symbol corresponding to the navigation number are output to the test apparatus 1300. Therefore, in the slot machine of the market, after winning the special role in the internal lottery, after being notified of the winning of the special role by the confirmation notification by the sub-control unit 91, the operation is performed in a stop operation mode for winning the special role, In the same manner as when the special part is won, the navigation number of the special part is satisfied and the navigation number is output and the reels are operated in the operation mode in which the special part is won in the game after the final notification is made. It becomes possible to output a stop switch signal, and a test by the test apparatus 1300 can obtain a payout rate close to the market payout rate.

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 in 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 including a CPU, etc. The output first test signal may be changed to a mode that can be input by the test device 1300, and by such a structure, 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, and the input terminal and the output terminal on each substrate are connected via the photo coupler, and output from the game control board 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. It is possible to prevent the other device from being damaged due to the abnormality of one device because the other device is not connected.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is equipped with display devices 12L, 12R that display the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R notified by the navigation notification, and the display devices 12L, 12R are notified by the navigation notification. The display signal, which is a drive signal for turning on the light, 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. It is configured to include a first information output circuit 40a for outputting and a second information output circuit 40b for outputting a second test signal to the IF2 board 1200, which is a main information, 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 the navigation notification and a means for outputting the navigation notification signal are provided by outputting a test signal indicating the result of the game to the IF1 board 1100 using a circuit common to 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 this 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 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. May be configured to give a navigation notification for performing a reel stop operation in a predetermined stop operation mode. 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, so that 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.

Further, with such a configuration, for example, a winning combination having the same degree of advantage (for example, replay), a winning combination formed by a combination of the first symbols and a winning combination formed by a combination of the second symbols are provided. 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.

[Game flow]
The flow of the game executed in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. Most games are usually played at RT1. When a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied at RT1, the main control unit 41 executes the first win lottery shown in FIG. 27(a). The main control unit 41 sends an AT winning command to the sub-control unit 91 after executing the initial win lottery.

Based on the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not the player has won the AT in the initial winning lottery, and executes a battle effect that makes the player expect to win the AT. The battle effect is executed after the game in which the first hit lottery is executed, and whether or not the AT is won is notified as the final result of the battle effect. In the present embodiment, the battle effect is performed within one game. For example, when the start operation for starting one game is performed, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character gaze at each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character at the first stop and the second stop is displayed. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to inform whether or not the AT is won at the third stop. When the AT is won, the image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the image of the attack of the ally character hitting the enemy character. On the other hand, when the AT is not won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the attack of the ally character is evaded by the enemy character. In this way, informing that the AT is won as a result of the initial win lottery is also referred to as initial win notification.

In the present embodiment, the image of “WIN” is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 through the battle effect in the same manner when the BB is won. For this reason, the player cannot recognize whether the AT win or the BB win is achieved simply by looking at the battle effect. It should be noted that, after the first hit notification, if the external output is performed when the game state shifts to RT0 or the ART entry effect is executed, the player recognizes that the AT has been won.

Further, the main control unit 41 stores in the RAM 41c an AT flag indicating that the AT can be controlled at the end of the game informed of the initial hit (for example, at the time of payout processing). By setting the AT flag, the main control unit 41 sends a push order command to the sub control unit 91 when the winning combination for navigation is won. Further, when the AT flag is set, the main control unit 41 determines whether the game state of the next game will be RT1 or RT0 or RT2 depending on the derived outcome. When the game state of the next game is RT1, the main control unit 41 controls during the preparation period during the RT1, and when the game state of the next game is RT0 or RT2, controls it to ART.

In the preparation period, the push order command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 when the navigation target winning combination is won. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect when the winning combination for the navigation is won. In this way, during the preparation period, the navigation AT is controlled by the preparation AT. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 3 are elected, the navigation effect is targeted, and when the replays GR1 to 3 are elected, the push order in which the promotion replay is won is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, when the promotion replay 1 is won by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified pushing order, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side on the ineffective line LM4, and then the transition from RT1 to RT0 is performed. It becomes possible. It should be noted that during the preparation period, the push order for winning the middle bell is not notified when the push order bell is won.

When the promotion replay wins at RT1 and the process goes to RT0, the main control unit 41 controls to ART (Assist Play Time). Along with this, the main control unit 41 sets the number of games corresponding to the assigned number of navigation stocks 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.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes freeze at the time of the start operation for starting the game next to the game in which the promotion replay has won, and transmits the freeze command to the sub control unit 91. As a result, the freeze effect is executed in the game next to the game in which the promotion replay has won. For example, under the control of the main control unit 41, after the reel starts rotating, the reel temporarily stops and then quivers in the vertical direction, and while the reel is quivering under the control of the sub-control unit 91, a freeze effect (for example, displaying a character image) is displayed. Etc.) is executed. Then, the main control unit 41 transmits the ART start command to the sub control unit 91 immediately after transmitting the freeze command at the time of the start operation. Upon receiving the ART start command, the sub-control unit 91 displays a character image of “ART rush!!” on the liquid crystal display 51, which can identify that the ART is controlled during the freeze effect or at the end of the freeze effect. The ART rush effect displayed on the screen is executed.

Further, the main control unit 41 outputs the ART signal to the data display device 200 externally at the time of a start operation for starting the game next to the game in which the promotion replay has won.

In this way, the freeze is executed in the game next to the game in which the promotion replay is won at RT1, and the ART plunge effect is executed during the freeze. Further, external output is also performed during the freeze, and the number of ARTs and the like are updated on the data display 200. The external output by the main controller 41 is a predetermined control that suggests control to the ART.

On the other hand, when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied at RT0, the main control unit 41 executes the first win lottery shown in FIG. 27(a). The main control unit 41 sends an AT winning command to the sub-control unit 91 after executing the initial win lottery.

Based on the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not the AT winning is performed in the first winning lottery, and notifies the first winning in the one game in which the first winning lottery is executed. As described above, even if the initial winning notification of the AT winning is given, the player cannot recognize whether the AT winning or the BB winning is selected.

Further, the main control unit 41 stores in the RAM 41c an AT flag indicating that the AT can be controlled at the end of the game informed of the initial hit. By setting the AT flag, the main control unit 41 sends a push order command to the sub control unit 91 when the winning combination for navigation is won. Further, when the AT flag is set, the main control unit 41 controls to ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 sets the number of games corresponding to the assigned number of navigation stocks 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.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an ART start command to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a start operation for starting the game next to the game informed of the initial hit. Upon receiving the ART start command, the sub control unit 91 executes an ART plunge effect in which a character image of “ART plunge!!” that can specify that the ART is controlled is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the main control unit 41 outputs an ART signal to the data display device 200 externally at the time of a start operation for starting a game next to the game notified of for the first time.

In this way, the ART plunge effect is executed in the game next to the game that was initially notified at RT0. Furthermore, external output is also performed and the number of ARTs and the like are updated on the data display 200.

When controlled to RT at RT0, the navigation effect is targeted when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and the navigation order notifies the push order in which the special replay is won when the replays GR11 to 13 are won. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified push order, it is possible to make the special replay win and shift from RT0 to RT2. At the same time, avoiding the winning of the fall replay and moving to RT1. It can be avoided. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the middle bell is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order, it is possible to surely obtain 8 medals. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1. In the preparation period, since the pushing order for winning the middle bell is not notified when the pushing order bell is won, during the ART, the player is more advantageous than during the preparation period.

If a special replay wins at RT0 and it moves to RT2, when pushing Replay GR21-23 or winning Replay GR24-26, the push order to win red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or middle replay It is designed to execute a navigation effect to inform, and by performing a stop operation in accordance with the informed push order, red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or middle stage replay is won, and winning of fall replay is avoided, It is possible to avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the middle bell is informed, so by performing the stop operation according to the informed push order, it is possible to reliably acquire eight medals. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1.

Also, after the start of ART, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1 each time a game is exhausted, and if a special role is won before the number of remaining games becomes 0, RT2 is terminated and ART is interrupted. Accordingly, the counting of the number of ART games is also stopped. Then, after the winning of the winning special role, the corresponding bonus is controlled, and the control of the AT is resumed at the time when the transition result stops at RT3 which shifts after the end of the bonus and shifts to RT1. After that, by re-entering RT2, ART is restarted, and counting of the number of games remaining in ART is also restarted.

After the start of ART, when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the control of ART is ended. As a result, the navigation effect will not be executed, so it is impossible to avoid the stop of the transition transition when the push order bell is elected, and it is impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when the replay GR 21 to 26 is elected. Or a series of AT control is completed by shifting to RT1 by winning a prize of a fall replay.

[Lottery regarding granting Navistock]
FIG. 27(a) is a diagram for explaining the first-hit lottery table used in the first-hit lottery executed by the main control unit 41 when the AT has not been won yet. The initial win lottery can be executed in any of RT0, RT1 and RT2.

As shown in FIG. 27A, the initial win lottery is executed when one of the lottery conditions of watermelon win, weak cherry win, and strong cherry win is established. In the first win lottery table, information (data) capable of specifying the winning probability corresponding to the number of navigation stocks including 0 is stored. For example, when a watermelon is won, it is determined that the number of navistock is 0 with a 90% winning probability, that is, no navistock is given, and 1 is given with a 10% winning probability. When a weak cherry is won, it is determined that Navistock is not awarded with a probability of 85%, Navistock is awarded with a probability of 10%, and Navistock is awarded 2 with a probability of 5%. Is decided. When a strong cherry is won, it is determined that Navistock is not awarded with a 70% chance of winning, 1 Navistock is awarded with a 15% chance of winning, and 2 Navistock is awarded with a 10% chance of winning. It is determined that the navigation stock is awarded 3 with a winning probability of 5%.

FIG. 27B is a diagram for explaining the ART additional ride lottery table used in the ART additional ride lottery executed by the main control unit 41 during the ART. When the AT wins in the additional lottery during the ART, the main control unit 41 adds the number of navistocks given this time to the number of navistocks owned at the time of winning the AT.

As shown in FIG. 27( b ), the ART additional lottery is executed when any one of the lottery conditions of watermelon win, weak cherry win, strong cherry win, and push order bell win is established. For example, when a watermelon is won, it is determined that the navigation stock is not given with a winning probability of 90%, and that one navigation stock is given with a winning probability of 10%. When a weak cherry is won, it is determined that Navistock is not awarded with a probability of 85%, Navistock is awarded with a probability of 10%, and Navistock is awarded 2 with a probability of 5%. Is decided. When a strong cherry is won, it is determined that Navistock is not awarded with a 70% chance of winning, 1 Navistock is awarded with a 15% chance of winning, and 2 Navistock is awarded with a 10% chance of winning. It is determined that the navigation stock is awarded 3 with a winning probability of 5%. When the push order bell is won, it is decided that the navigation stock is not given with a probability of winning of 80%, the navigation stock is given 1 with a probability of winning of 10%, and the navigation stock is given 2 with a probability of winning of 10%. It is decided to be done.

FIG. 27C is a diagram for explaining the additional-addition-period lottery table during the preparation period used in the additional-addition lottery during the preparation period executed by the main controller 41 during the preparation period. When the AT is elected by the additional lottery during the preparation period, the main control unit 41 adds the number of navigation stocks given this time to the number of navigation stocks possessed when the AT is elected.

As shown in FIG. 27C, during the preparation period, the additional lottery is executed every game. In addition, during the preparation period for each game, it is determined that Navistock is not awarded with a 90% chance of winning, and 1 Navistock is awarded with a 5% chance of winning in the additional lottery, with a 5% chance of winning. It is decided that 2 Navistock will be added.

FIG. 27D is a diagram for explaining a special extra lottery table used in the special extra lottery executed at the time of the initial hit notification at RT0 or RT2.

Here, in the present embodiment, not only the case of the initial hit notification at RT1 but also the case of RT0 or RT2 may be notified at the initial hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the replays GR1 to GR3 may win the promotion replay in any of the three selection push orders. Further, no penalty is imposed even if the stop switch is operated by any one of the three selection pressing orders. For this reason, even if the winning situation is not known, depending on the operation mode of the stop switch of the player, when the player wins one of the replays GR1 to GR3, the stop switch is operated in a pushing order that accidentally wins the promoted replay. There is. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated with the left first stop that is generally operated by the player during non-AT, there is a high possibility that the promotion replay 2 will be won. Therefore, even if the AT winning notification is not made, it is possible to accidentally shift the game state from RT1 to RT0. In this way, when the initial winning lottery is executed and the AT is won in RT0 which is accidentally transferred, the initial winning is notified in RT0.

By the way, when the initial hit is notified at RT1, the additional lottery is executed during the preparation period during the preparation period until the transition to RT0. ART starts. In this case, the player does not have the opportunity to carry out the additional lottery during the preparation period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special additional lottery is executed when the initial hit is notified at RT0 or RT2, instead of having no opportunity to execute the additional lottery during the preparation period.

As shown in FIG. 27(d), the special bonus lottery is executed only once at the start operation for starting the game next to the game informed at RT0 or RT2. Then, in one special extra lottery, it is determined that Navistock is not awarded with a 25% chance of winning, 15% of Navistock is awarded with a 15% chance of winning, and Navistock has a probability of winning of 60%. It is determined that 2 is given.

As shown in FIGS. 27(c) and 27(d), the extra lottery is executed every game during the preparation period, whereas the special extra lottery is executed only once. different. However, during the preparation period, the additional lottery and the special additional lottery have the same expected value of navigation stock (it can be said that they are almost the same). Specifically, during the preparation period, the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR1 to 3 are won, and if the stop switch is operated in accordance with the navigation effect, the promotion replay is won and the game state shifts to RT0. The probability of winning one of the replays GR1 to GR3 per game is about 1/9 (7500/65536). Therefore, once in 9 games, one of the replays GR1 to 3 is won and the game state shifts to RT. In the additional lottery during the preparation period, the expected value per game is 0.15 (1 x 0.05 + 2 x 0.05), so the expected value per game is 1.35 (0.15 x 9). .. On the other hand, since the expected value of the special extra lottery is also 1.35 (1×0.15+2×0.6), the expected value of the navigation stock given to both is approximately the same.

[Timing chart of each process when the first hit is reported]
Next, the timing of each process when the initial hit notification is given at RT1 or RT0 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 28A is a diagram for explaining an example of a timing chart in each process when the initial hit notification is given at RT1. As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the navigation effect is not executed, depending on the operation mode of the stop switch by the player, when one of the replays GR1 to 3 is won, the promotion replay is accidentally promoted (particularly the promotion replay. 2) may win the prize. If the promoted replay wins by chance at the timing t1, the game state shifts from RT1 to RT0.

However, even if you accidentally move to RT0, the navigation stock will not be given unless you are notified of the first hit, so when you win one of the replays GR11 to 13, the fall replay wins or the push order bell When you win, the transition result may be derived. In this case, the game state shifts from RT0 to RT1 as shown at timing t2.

After that, when the initial hit is notified at timing t3, the AT flag is set. At this time, the main controller 41 determines the game state of the next game based on the displayed outcome. In this example, since the AT flag is set and the game state is RT1 in the game next to the game that has been notified of the initial hit, the preparation period starts from the timing t4 when the next game comes. During the preparation period, additional lottery is executed during the preparation period.

Since the preparation AT is controlled during the preparation period, the navigation effect is executed when one of the replays GR1 to GR3 is won. When the stop switch is operated according to the navigation effect, the promotion replay 1 wins, so the game state shifts from RT1 to RT0 at the subsequent timing t5. At this time, when the promotion replay 1 wins, symbol combinations of the same or similar types are arranged side by side on the invalid line LM4. Also, the freeze is executed at the time of the start operation for starting the game next to the game in which the promotion replay has won, and external output is performed during the freeze. Then, since the AT flag is set and the game state is RT0, it is controlled to ART after the timing t5.

Next, FIG. 28B is a diagram for explaining an example of a timing chart in each process when the initial hit notification is given at RT0. If the promoted replay wins by chance at the timing t1, the game state shifts from RT1 to RT0. Then, if the falling replay does not win or the transition result is not derived by chance, the gaming state is maintained at RT0.

After that, when the initial hit is notified at timing t2, the AT flag is set. At this time, the main controller 41 determines the game state of the next game based on the displayed outcome. In this example, since the AT flag is set and the gaming state is RT0 in the game following the first-winning notification game, there is no preparation period. Therefore, instead of performing the additional lottery during the preparation period, the special additional lottery is performed at the timing t3 at the start operation for starting the game next to the game informed of the initial hit.

Further, at the timing t3, an external output is performed at the time of a start operation for starting the game next to the game informed of the initial hit. Then, after timing t3, it is controlled to ART.

As in the example shown in FIG. 28A, even if the game notified of the first hit is RT1, if the promotion replay is accidentally won in the game, the AT flag is set in the next game and the game is played. The state becomes RT0. Therefore, in this case, similar to the processing after the timing t3 shown in FIG. 28B, the special addition lottery is executed and the external output is performed at the time of the start operation for starting the game next to the game informed of the initial hit. After that, it is controlled by ART.

Further, as in the example shown in FIG. 28B, even if the game notified of the first hit is RT0, if the falling replay is won or the transition result is derived in the game, the next game AT flag is set and the game state becomes RT1. Therefore, in this case, similarly to the processing after the timing t4 shown in FIG. 28A, the game next to the game notified of the initial hit is shifted to the preparation period, and the additional lottery is executed during the preparation period. Further, during the preparation period, the AT is controlled by the preparation AT, and when the promotion replay is won during the preparation period, the freeze is executed and the external output is performed at the start operation for starting the next game. After that, it is controlled by ART.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when any one of the replays GR1 to 3 is won in RT1, the correct answer procedure for winning the promoted replay 1 is notified by the navigation effect, and when the promoted replay 1 is won, Only symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side on the invalid line LM4, and the game state is controlled from RT1 to RT0. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the control to RT0.

When the promotion replay 1 wins and the game state is controlled from RT1 to RT0, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side on the invalid line LM4, while on the effective line LN. Only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed side by side. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the control to RT0.

No matter which of the replays GR1 to 3 is won, only the symbols of the same or similar type are not arranged side by side on the invalid line LM4 as long as the left first stop is performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player who operates the stop switch at the first left stop to recognize the control to RT0.

As shown at timing t3 in FIG. 28(b), when the game next to the first-winning notification is RT0, external output is executed at RT0, while at timing t5 in FIG. 28(a). In addition, when the game next to the first-winning game is RT1, the external output is executed when the game state is subsequently controlled to RT0. In this way, since the external output is executed according to the game state of the game next to the game that has been notified of the initial hit, the external output can be executed according to the flow of the game.

As shown at timing t5 in FIG. 28(a), when the next game after the first-winning notification is RT1, the promotion replay is won after the promotion replay that causes the game state to be controlled to RT0, and then the promotion replay. External output is executed at the time of a start operation for starting the game next to the game in which the prize is won. In this way, since the start of the game next to the game in which the promotion replay has won corresponds to the external output, the start of the game next to the game in which the promotion replay has won does not correspond to the external output. The player will not feel uncomfortable.

As described above, the initial hit notification is performed by displaying the image of “WIN” on the liquid crystal display 51 through the battle effect, and is the same when the BB is won. Therefore, the player cannot recognize whether it is an AT win or a BB win. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown at timing t3 in FIG. 28(b), when the game next to the game notified of the first hit is RT0, the external output is performed at the start operation for starting the game at RT0. Is executed. As a result, as in the present embodiment, in the game in which the initial hit is informed, whether the AT win or the BB win is not informed, and then the AT win or the BB win is informed. In the above, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the AT winning is notified first due to the external output being executed in the game.

As shown at timing t3 in FIG. 28(a) and timing t2 in FIG. 28(b), the AT flag is set at the end of the game informed of the initial hit, and then the next game is performed based on the derived outcome. Is determined to be RT1 or RT0. If the next game is RT1, the process proceeds to timing t4 and later in FIG. 28A, and if the next game is RT0, the process proceeds to timing t3 and later in FIG. 28B. In this way, by executing the process for the next game and after at the end of the game informed of the first hit, it is possible to execute the external output in a flow along with the progress of the game.

As shown at timing t4 in FIG. 28(a), when the game next to the game informed of the first hit is RT1, the additional lottery is executed during the preparation period in the preparation period, whereas in FIG. 28(b). As shown at the timing t3, when the game next to the game notified at the first hit is RT0, a special extra lottery different from the extra lottery is executed during the preparation period. In this way, even if the game next to the game notified at the first hit is RT0 and there is no preparation period, a special addition lottery different from the addition lottery is executed during the preparation period, so navigation stock depending on the controlled game state It is possible to prevent the player from having a dissatisfaction with the execution of the lottery regarding the granting of. Further, different lottery is executed depending on the game state when the first hit is notified, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

As shown in FIGS. 27C and 27D, during the preparation period, the additional lottery and the special additional lottery have different lottery methods, but have the same or approximately the same expected value of the navigation stock. For this reason, it is possible to prevent superiority or inferiority from being given or not to be given too much in the lottery executed according to the game state when the first hit is notified.

As shown at timing t3 in FIG. 28(a) and timing t2 in FIG. 28(b), the AT flag is set at the end of the game informed of the initial hit, and then the next game is performed based on the derived outcome. Is determined to be RT1 or RT0. Then, as a result of the determination, if the preparation period exists, the addition lottery is executed during the preparation period, and if the preparation period does not exist, the special addition lottery is executed. In this way, by executing the processing for the next game and thereafter at the end of the game informed of the initial hit, it is possible to execute the lottery regarding the provision of the navigation stock in a flow along with the progress of the game.

As shown at timing t3 in FIG. 28(b), when the game next to the game informed of the initial hit is RT0, the special extra lottery is executed at the start operation of starting the next game at RT0. Therefore, it is possible to carry out the special addition lottery in a flow along with the progress of the game.

[Modification]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About predetermined line]
In the present embodiment, the invalid line LM4 is exemplified as the predetermined line on which only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side when the promotion replay 1 wins. However, the predetermined line is not limited to the invalid line LM4.

For example, the predetermined line in which only the same or similar types of symbols are arranged side by side may be any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM3. Further, the predetermined line in which only the same or similar types of symbols are arranged side by side may be the pay line LN. Further, the predetermined line in which only the same or similar types of symbols are arranged side by side is not limited to one line, and may be any one or more of the invalid lines LM1 to LM and the winning line LN.

Further, in the case where the predetermined line is the pay line LN, the following pattern may be used when only the same or similar type of symbols are arranged side by side on the pay line LN. When the promotion replay 1 wins, only the same or similar type symbols are arranged on the pay line LN, only the same or similar type symbols are not arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion replay 2 wins, the winning line A pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed in the LN, and only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed in the invalid line. When the promotion Replay 1 wins, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged on the pay line LN, only the prize lines LN of the same or similar type are arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion Replay 2 wins, the winning A pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are not arranged in the line LN, and only the same or similar types of symbols are not arranged in the invalid line. When the promotion replay 1 wins, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged on the winning line LN, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion replay 2 wins, the winning line LN A pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed, and only the same or similar types of symbols are placed in the invalid line. When the promotion replay 1 wins, only the same or similar type symbols are arranged on the pay line LN, only the same or similar type symbols are not arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion replay 2 wins, the winning line A pattern in which only the same or similar type symbols are not arranged in the LN, and only the same or similar type symbols are arranged in the invalid line.

In this way, when the game state is controlled from RT1 to RT0 by the promotion replay 1 winning, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side on the winning line LN. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the control to RT0.

Further, when the predetermined line is an invalid line, the following pattern may be used as a pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are arranged side by side on the invalid line. When the promotion replay 1 wins, only the same or similar type symbols are not arranged on the pay line LN, only the same or similar type symbols are arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion replay 2 wins, the winning line A pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed in the LN, and only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed in the invalid line. When the promotion replay 1 wins, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged on the winning line LN, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion replay 2 wins, the winning line LN A pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed, and only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed in the invalid line. When the promotion replay 1 wins, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged on the winning line LN, only the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion replay 2 wins, the winning line LN A pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are placed in the line, and only the same or similar types of symbols are not placed in the invalid line. When the promotion replay 1 wins, only the same or similar type symbols are not arranged on the pay line LN, only the same or similar type symbols are arranged on the ineffective line, and when the promotion replay 2 wins, the winning line A pattern in which only the same or similar types of symbols are arranged in the LN, and only the same or similar types of symbols are not arranged in the invalid line.

In this way, when the game state is controlled from RT1 to RT0 by the promotion Replay 1 winning, only the same or similar types of symbols are arranged side by side on the ineffective line, Only symbols of the same or similar type are not arranged side by side on the pay line LN. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the control to RT0.

[About the same or similar type of identification information]
In the present embodiment, when the promotion replay 1 wins, “replay a” and “replay b” are exemplified as the identification information (design) of the same or similar type. That is, in the present embodiment, when the promotion replay 1 is won, symbols of the same type are arranged side by side, such as a symbol combination of "replay a-replay a-replay a", or " Symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side, such as a symbol combination of "replay b-replay a-replay a". However, the combination of symbols arranged side by side is not limited to these.

For example, when the promotion replay 1 wins, only replay symbols of the same type are arranged side by side (for example, "replay a-replay a-replay a"), and only replay symbols of a similar type are arranged side by side. (For example, "Replay a-Replay b-Replay c") and that the same type of Replay symbol and a similar type of Replay symbol are arranged side by side (for example, "Replay a-Replay a-"). Replay b”) may be used.

Further, in the promoted replay 1, in the symbols other than the replay, such as a bell symbol and a cherry symbol, symbols of the same or similar type may be arranged side by side.

The same type of identification information (design) may be the same identification information in appearance (for example, both are the same design), or may be the same identification information in appearance (both. For example, they may be different symbols but the same type of symbol, for example, a replay combination type, a bell type, a cherry type, etc.). Further, the same type of identification information is identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information but a different overall color or pattern, and identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information but having a partly different color or pattern. It may be.

The “similar type of identification information” may be identification information that is visually similar to each other (for example, although both are different symbols, but they are visually similar to each other). Both may be identification information of a similar type (for example, a symbol of a different type but a similar type, for example, a type of re-play combination, a type of a small combination, a type of a special combination, etc.). Further, since the similar type of identification information has a similar outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the design) to the one identification information, the identification information having a common aesthetic feeling (impression) caused by the eyes of the player who is the consumer is common. As a result, the identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (it is difficult to recognize different identification information) may be used. For example, similar types of identification information include identification information that differs from one identification information only in size, identification information that includes a plurality of identification information that has the same outer shape as one identification information, and one identification information that has a character. Identification information, identification information that is different in orientation from one identification information, identification information that conceptually recalls the same identification information as one identification information, identification that lacks a part of one identification information but has the same overall outline Information, identification information in which one part of the identification information is raised but has the same outer shape as a whole, identification information in which one part of the identification information is different but has the same outer shape as a whole, Identification information that evokes the same idea information as the identification information, and identification information that is different in a plurality of points but can be recognized as the same identification information as one piece of identification information.

[About advantageous conditions]
In the present embodiment, RT1 is illustrated as an advantageous state that is controlled when the same or similar types of symbols are arranged side by side, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, RT2 with the highest payout rate may be applied as the advantageous state. Specifically, when controlled from RT0 to RT2, a special replay is won, but as this special replay, a special replay 1 in which symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side and the same or similar type A special replay 2 in which the symbols are not arranged side by side may be provided. When the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 are simultaneously won during the AT or during the preparation period, the operation procedure for winning the special replay 1 may be notified by the navigation effect. By doing this, the special replay 1 is won by operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect, and as a result, the player recognizes the control to the RT 2 by arranging the symbols of the same or similar type side by side. It can be made easier.

Further, the advantageous state is not limited to a game state such as RT in which the replay probability increases, but may be a state such as AT or CZ (chance zone) in which the degree of advantage to the player is higher than in the normal state. For example, a replay 1 in which symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side and a replay 2 in which symbols of the same or similar type are not arranged side by side are provided, and AT win or CZ win is controlled to AT or CZ. When the replay 1 and the replay 2 are simultaneously won in a possible state, a navigation effect may be used to notify the operation procedure for winning the replay 1. Then, when Replay 1 wins, it may be controlled by AT or CZ. By doing this, by operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect, Replay 1 will be won, and as a result, the same or similar types of symbols will be arranged side by side and control to the AT or CZ will be given to the player. It can be easily recognized.

It should be noted that the advantageous state may be applied to other states such as BB or CB (challenge bonus) in which all small wins in each game are won.

Note that the example of FIG. 28A is an example of transitioning to the preparation period in RT1 by AT winning in RT1 in non-AT, and the correct answer procedure for winning promotion Replay 1 in the preparation period in RT1 Was informed by the navigation production. Here, if the player has already been promoted to RT0, the replays GR1 to 3 are not won, and therefore, the correct procedure for winning the promoted replay 1 is not notified by the navigation effect. Even if the replay GR1 to 3 are won at RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the promoted replay 1 may not be notified by the navigation effect. Not only during the preparation period but also during AT control, the correct answer procedure for winning the promotion replay 1 may be notified by the navigation effect during RT1.

[About pressing order]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, only when the player wins the replay GR3, the middle-stage replay wins instead of the promotion replay 2 when the left first stop is made. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, even if the player wins the replay GR3, the promoted replay 2 may win the prize when the left first stop is performed. In this way, regardless of which one of the replays GR1 to 3 is won, the promoted replay 2 is always won as long as the left first stop is made.

Further, among the replays GR1 to GR3, there may be a lottery target combination that does not include the promotion replay 1. For example, when the player wins the replay GR3, the promotion replay 2 may be won by the first left stop, and the middle replay may be won by the first middle stop or the first right stop. In this case, when the replay GR3 is won, the promotion replay 1 does not win the prize regardless of which operation procedure the stop switch is operated, so that the navigation effect may not be executed. That is, the navigation effect is executed only when the winning combination in which the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side is won (only when the symbols of the same or similar type are arranged side by side). It may be one.

[Regarding prescribed control]
In the present embodiment, the predetermined control suggesting the control to the ART has been described by applying the external output of the ART signal by the main control unit 41. However, the control is not limited to the external output of the ART signal, and other control may be applied as the predetermined control.

For example, the predetermined control may be the above-mentioned freeze executed at the start of the ART controlled game, or the above-mentioned ART plunge effect executed at the start of the ART controlled game. ..

Any control may be applied to the predetermined control as long as the control is executed after the first hit notification and the player can recognize the control to the ART.

[About the execution timing of each process]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28( a ), when the game next to the first-winning notification is RT1, the freeze, the ART plunge effect, and the external output are displayed at the start of the next game. It was something to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the freeze, the ART rush effect, and the external output may be executed at the end of the game in which the promotion replay is won at RT1. For example, when the game next to the game notified of the first hit is RT1, a freeze (for example, a reel re-rotates 7 Freezing effect) may be performed aiming at alignment and external output may be executed during execution of the freeze. By doing this, since the winning of the promotion replay and the external output correspond to each other, the player does not feel uncomfortable as in the case where the winning of the promotion replay does not correspond to the external output.

The process of shifting the game state is performed when the outcome of the transition of the gaming state is derived, at the end of the game from which the outcome is derived (for example, at the time of payout), after the game from which the outcome is derived. It may be either at the start of the game (for example, at the time of bet number setting or start operation). For example, when the promotion replay wins at RT1, the gaming state may be shifted to RT0 at the end of the game in which the promotion replay wins or at the start of the next game.

The process of setting the AT flag is not limited to the end of the game informed of the first hit (for example, at the time of payout), but the start of the game informed of the first hit (for example, at the time of setting the bet number or the start operation). May be. In consideration of the smooth determination of the game state of the game following the first-winning notification game, it is preferable to set the AT flag at the end of the first-winning notification game.

[About preparation period]
In the present embodiment, if the next game after the first-winning notification is RT1, the period until the game state shifts from the next game to RT0 is the preparation period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the period from the notification of the first hit until the game state shifts to RT0 may be the preparation period. For example, if the game next to the game that has been notified of the initial hit is RT1, the effect of whether or not to shift to the preparation period may be executed over a plurality of games, and then to the preparation period.

Further, in the present embodiment, RT1 is applied to the normal game state and RT0 is applied to the advantageous game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, both RT1 and RT0 may be applied to the normal gaming state, and RT2 may be applied to the advantageous gaming state. In this case, for example, when the initial hit notification is given at RT1, a preparation period is set until the game state shifts to RT2, and the navigation stock is consumed after the shift to RT2. In addition, a part of the period from the game next to the game informed of the initial hit until the game state shifts to RT2 may be the preparation period.

[Regarding lottery regarding granting Navistock]
In the present embodiment, the expected addition value of Navistock was the same in the extra lottery and the special extra lottery during the preparation period, but the expected addition value of Navistock in the extra lottery and the special extra lottery during the preparation period. May be different. However, during the preparation period, it is preferable that the additional lottery and the special additional lottery be different within a range in which the player can feel that the expected navigation value is the same or substantially the same.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery method during the preparation period and the special extra lottery method are different from each other, but the lottery method during the preparation period and the special extra lottery are different. The method may be the same. For example, during the preparation period, the additional lottery may be executed only once, like the special additional lottery.

That is, during the preparation period, the additional lottery and the special additional lottery may have the same or substantially the same lottery method and the expected expected value of the navigation stock (in this case, the simple lottery names and types are different). The extra lottery and special extra lottery during the period are different from each other in the lottery method, but the expected value of navigation stock may be the same or substantially the same, and the extra lottery and the special extra lottery are the lottery during the preparation period. The same method or the same method may be used, but the expected values of navigation stock may be different from each other.

In addition, the additional lottery during the preparation period may have a higher expected navigation stock grant value than the special additional lottery. Since RT1 which is in the preparation period has a lower probability of winning the re-game combination than RT0, it is easy to consume medals until the game state is controlled to RT0. That is, when the game following the first-winning notification is RT1, the medal is more likely to be consumed than when the game following the first-winning notification is RT0. For this reason, the above disadvantages can be compensated for by making the expected addition value of the navigation stock higher in the extra lottery during the preparation period than in the special extra lottery.

Alternatively, the special additional lottery may have a higher expected value of the navigation stock than the additional lottery during the preparation period. In order to be notified of the first hit at RT0, the control to RT0 must be maintained in a situation where the navigation effect is not executed, and it is very rare to win the AT at that time. Therefore, in the special extra lottery, by increasing the expected value of Navistock than in the extra lottery during the preparation period, it is possible for the player to enjoy the joy of causing the extremely rare situation as described above. it can.

In the present embodiment, the additional lottery is executed every game during the preparation period during the preparation period, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, in order to make the special additional lottery the same or substantially the same as the expected value, the additional lottery may not be executed during the preparation period after the ninth game. In this way, it is possible to prevent the strategy of prolonging the period controlled in the preparation period without intentionally following the navigation effect in the preparation AT.

In addition, once controlled by the preparation period, the additional lottery is executed during the preparation period, or if the special additional lottery is executed instead of being controlled by the preparation period, then during the preparation period until the ART ends. The additional lottery may not be executed. By doing this, even though the extra lottery was once performed during the preparation period or the special extra lottery was performed, RT1 controlled the game state unintentionally according to the navigation effect in ART and again. It is possible to prevent a strategy such as controlling during the preparation period.

Further, in the ART additional ride lottery, it is preferable that the expected addition value of the navigation stock is higher than the additional ride lottery during the preparation period and the special additional ride lottery, which is advantageous to the player. If this is done, the navigation stock is more likely to be added during the ART than during the preparation period, so the RT1 will control the game state without intentionally following the navigation effect in the ART, and the preparation period will be resumed. The player will not be motivated to take steps such as controlling.

[About determination of game status]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines the game state of the next game at the end of the game in which the AT flag is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 41 may determine the game state of the game when the game next to the game in which the AT flag is set is started.

[About push-order commands]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure as well as an internal winning command that can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs when a winning combination is won during AT. On the other hand, when the winning combination is won during non-AT, only the internal winning command is transmitted and the pushing order command is not transmitted. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 was able to notify the correct answer procedure that can be specified from the push order command by the navigation effect during AT. However, it is not limited to such a command transmission method.

For example, when the main control unit 41 wins a winning combination during AT, it sends an internal winning command that can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs and a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, a standard procedure command capable of specifying a standard procedure (for example, the first left stop) may be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 when the winning combination for the navigation is won during the non-AT. Then, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the navigation effect when the standard procedure command is received, and notifies the correct answer procedure that can be specified from the push order command by the navigation effect when the push order command is received. Good.

[About benefits]
In the above embodiment, the navigation stock is taken as an example of the right for controlling the advantageous state, but other rights may be applied. For example, it is possible to apply a right such as a bonus or RT, which allows the player to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to a player other than the AT.

In addition, as a right for controlling to an advantageous state, a right that allows shifting to a CZ (chance zone) in which the probability that navigation stock is given is higher than usual may be applied.

In the present embodiment, the main controller 41 controls the AT, but the sub controller 91 may perform some or all of the AT control.

[Other modifications]
In the present embodiment, the slot machine to which the medal is applied as the game medium used for setting the bet number and giving the game value associated with the winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, 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 embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the bet number using.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine that sets the bet number using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine that sets the bet number using a game ball, It may be a completely credit-type slot machine in which bets are set using only credits. When using a game ball as a 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 embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the bet number using.

Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. It may be one that can be used together with the gaming value. That is, it is possible to set the bet number and play the game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any value may be paid out.

Further, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided, and one game ends when all reels stop, and a combination of display results derived to three reels is obtained. The slot machine in which a prize is generated accordingly has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and using a gaming value for one game The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which the winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, one game is completed by deriving a display result on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, one having only one reel, and a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. May be Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction. ..

Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes each of a plurality of variable display areas (perspective window 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified to derive a display result. It is possible to start the game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value (medals, credits) and a variable display device capable of A slot machine in which one game is ended by deriving a display result to a player, and a prize can be generated in accordance with a combination of display results derived to each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game. Good.

Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine which pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is handed to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common, and the base only or the base and the drum are called a game machine.

It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control section, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control section.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
Wherein after the variable display unit to display change, the deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, the winning according to the display result combination is displayed result sets together of a plurality of variable display portions occurs In possible slot machines,
State control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
And pre-determining means among the plurality of types of display result sets combined, for determining the display result sets together to permit the derivation including a first display result sets combined second display results sets combined,
A plurality of derivation operation means for operating for a player to derive a display result sets combined,
And deriving a control means for controlling to derive the displayed results set together in response to an operation of the determination result and the plurality of derivation operation means of the predetermination means,
Informing means for informing the operation procedure of the plurality of derivation operation means ,
Display means for displaying the displayed contents,
Display content storage means for storing display content to be displayed on the display means,
When displaying the first display content on the display means, the first display content is stored in the display content storage means, and when displaying the second display content on the display means, the display content storage means Display control means for storing the second display content in the display content and outputting the display content stored in the display content storage means to display the display content on the display means .
Said state control means, wherein it is possible to control to the advantageous state even when one of the first display result sets together and the second display results sets combined was derived in the normal state,
The first display result sets combined, relative to being configured only with the same or similar types of identification information in a predetermined line over across the plurality of variable display portion, the second display results sets combined, the The identification information of the same or similar type is not formed on the predetermined line,
The notification means, wherein when the pre-derivation of the first display result sets combined by determining means and deriving said second display results sets combined is allowed in a normal state, the first display results set Notify the operation procedure that can derive the match ,
The display control means,
Performing save processing for saving the display content stored in the display content storage means to the save storage means, and return processing for restoring the display content stored in the save content storage means to the display content storage means Is possible,
The special display content is displayed on the display means when the display switching condition is satisfied during the display of the first display content or the second display content, and the first display content or the second display content is again displayed when the return condition is satisfied. It is possible to display the display content of the on the display means,
When the display switching condition is satisfied while the first display content is being displayed, the save processing is called to save the first display content stored in the display content storage means to the save storage means, After the first display content stored in the display content storage means is initialized, the first display content displayed in the display means is hidden so that the special display content is displayed. The special display content is displayed on the display means by being stored in the display content storage means, and when the return condition is satisfied, the return processing is called and the first display content saved in the save storage means is displayed. By returning to the content storage means, the first display content is displayed on the display means,
When a display switching condition is satisfied while the second display content is being displayed, the save processing is called to save the second display content stored in the display content storage means to the save storage means, After the second display content stored in the display content storage means is initialized to perform the non-display control for hiding the second display content displayed on the display means, the special display content is displayed. The special display content is displayed on the display means by storing it in the display content storage means, and when the return condition is satisfied, the return processing is called to display the second display content saved in the save storage means. By returning to the content storage means, the second display content is displayed on the display means,
When the common save process is called both when saving the first display content and when saving the second display content, and when returning to the first display content and returning to the second display content A slot machine that calls the above-mentioned return processing that is common to both .

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