JP6768388B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to display a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can be derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

As a slot machine, it has been proposed to provide a dedicated display for displaying an mode of operating an operating means such as a stop switch (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5857328

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, after displaying the mode of operating the operating means, the timing of turning off the display and the timing of updating to a different display have not been considered.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of changing the display regarding the mode of operating the operating means at a suitable timing.

(1) A plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided.
A slot machine (for example, a slot machine that can generate a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units by deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit. , Slot machine 1, Slot machine in the [About slot machine] column)
A derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch 8) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
As the notification unit controlled by the game control means, the first notification unit (for example, the navigation display 12A) for notifying the operation mode information (for example, the navigation number) capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and the said. information other than the operation mode information (e.g., payout number of medals, error code) second notification unit that notifies a (e.g., a game auxiliary display 12), provided with,
The game control means
Operation for the derivation operation means for deriving the display results derived in the last (e.g., operating the stop switch 8 according to the third stop operation) at a timing associated with, are informed with the first notification unit The first notification updating means for updating the operation mode information (for example, S250 to S252 in FIG. 29) and
Look including a an abnormality informing means for informing the occurrence of abnormality in said slot machine,
The abnormality notification means is
In response to the occurrence of the first abnormality included in the abnormality generated in the slot machine, the second notification unit is used to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
In response to the occurrence of a second abnormality that is more important than the first abnormality, the first notification unit is used in addition to the second notification unit to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
The notification unit
It has a first display unit and a second display unit.
Information is notified by the display of the first display unit and the display of the second display unit.
When the second abnormality occurs, the same display is performed on the first display unit in the first notification unit and the first display unit in the second notification unit, and the second display in the first notification unit. The same display is performed on the unit and the second display unit in the second notification unit .

According to such a configuration, the first notification unit is used to notify the operation mode information at a timing related to the operation for the derivation operation means for deriving the display result to be derived last, which eliminates the need for the operation mode information. Since the operation mode information is updated, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by unnecessary information, and the operation mode information notified by the first notification unit can be updated at a suitable timing.

(2) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result (for example, slot machine 1, [slot] In the slot machine) in the [About Machine] column,
A derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch 8) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
A prize-related processing means (for example, payout processing, automatic BET) that executes a prize-related process related to the occurrence of a prize, and
As the notification unit controlled by the game control means, the first notification unit (for example, the navigation display 12A) for notifying the operation mode information (for example, the navigation number) capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and the said. information other than the operation mode information (e.g., payout number of medals, error code) second notification unit that notifies a (e.g., a game auxiliary display 12), provided with,
The game control means
At a timing associated with the execution of the entering awards related processing, the first notification updating means for updating the operation mode information broadcast using a first notification unit (for example, in FIG. 35 SA250, SA251, SA254, SA255 ) And
Look including a an abnormality informing means for informing the occurrence of abnormality in said slot machine,
The abnormality notification means is
In response to the occurrence of the first abnormality included in the abnormality generated in the slot machine, the second notification unit is used to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
In response to the occurrence of a second abnormality that is more important than the first abnormality, the first notification unit is used in addition to the second notification unit to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
The notification unit
It has a first display unit and a second display unit.
Information is notified by the display of the first display unit and the display of the second display unit.
When the second abnormality occurs, the same display is performed on the first display unit in the first notification unit and the first display unit in the second notification unit, and the second display in the first notification unit. The same display is performed on the unit and the second display unit in the second notification unit .

According to such a configuration, the operation mode information notified using the first notification unit is updated at the timing related to the execution of the winning-related processing, which is the timing when the game ends, so that the game is separated. Can be expressed by switching the content notified to the first notification unit, and the operation mode information notified by the first notification unit can be updated at a suitable timing.

(3) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result (for example, slot machine 1, [slot] In the slot machine) in the [About Machine] column,
Starting operation means (for example, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7) in which the player performs an operation related to the start of the game, and
A derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch 8) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
As the notification unit controlled by the game control means, the first notification unit (for example, the navigation display 12A) for notifying the operation mode information (for example, the navigation number) capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and the said. It is provided with a second notification unit (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) that notifies information other than operation mode information (for example, the number of medals to be paid out, an error code).
When the player operates the start operation means (for example, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated), the game control means is notified by using the first notification unit, which is the operation mode at the time of the previous game. The first notification updating means for updating the information (for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (D'), the display of the navigation display 12A is cleared at the timing when the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed) is included.

According to such a configuration, when the player operates the start operation means, which is the timing when the next game is started, the operation mode information notified by the first notification unit is updated. , The start of the next game can be expressed in an easy-to-understand manner by switching the content notified to the first notification unit, and the operation mode information notified by the first notification unit can be updated at a suitable timing.

(4) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result (for example, slot machine 1, [slot] In the slot machine) in the [About Machine] column,
A derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch 8) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
As the notification unit controlled by the game control means, the first notification unit (for example, the navigation display 12A) for notifying the operation mode information (for example, the navigation number) capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and the said. It is provided with a second notification unit (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) that notifies information other than operation mode information (for example, the number of medals to be paid out, an error code).
The game control means has a predetermined time (for example, a period from the end of the operation of the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation to the setting of the bet number) during the non-game period during which the game is not performed (for example, For example, when it reaches 30 seconds), the operation mode information notified by using the first notification unit is updated (for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (G), the stop related to the third stop operation). The navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is cleared when 30 seconds have elapsed without setting the bet number after the operation to the switch 8 is completed.) The first notification updating means is included.

According to such a configuration, when the non-game period during which the game is not performed, which is the timing at which the player may have stopped the game, reaches a predetermined time, the first notification unit is used to notify the player. Since the operation mode information is updated, it is possible to prevent the player who has newly started the game from being confused by the operation mode information being displayed, and the first notification unit notifies the player. The operation mode information that has been performed can be updated at a suitable timing.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
A plurality of the variable display units are provided.
Winning can be generated according to the combination of display results derived from the plurality of variable display units.
The game control means has a winning information (for example, the number of medals to be paid out, "r" in the [contents displayed on the game auxiliary display 12] column] according to a determination result of whether or not a winning has occurred in the second notification unit. Can be notified (display of)
The game control means is used when the player finishes the operation on the derived operation means in order to derive the last derived display result among the display results derived to each variable display unit (for example, the third stop). When the stop switch 8 for the operation is released), the second notification unit is used to start the notification of the winning information (for example, as shown in FIG. 19C, the stop switch for the third stop operation). When the 8 is released, the number of medals paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12). The second notification updating means is included.

According to such a configuration, the notification of the winning information can be started by using the second notification unit at the timing when the display result derived last among the display results derived to each variable display unit is derived.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
Further provided with a start operation means (for example, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7) for the player to perform an operation related to the start of the game.
The game control means has a winning information (for example, the number of medals to be paid out, "r" in the [contents displayed on the game auxiliary display 12] column] according to a determination result of whether or not a winning has occurred in the second notification unit. Can be notified (display of)
When the game control means operates the start operation means in order to start the next game of the one game by using the winning information in one game notified by the second notification unit. And, at any time when the non-game period during which the game is not performed reaches a predetermined time, the winning information is updated (for example, as shown in FIGS. 37 (G) (d), the third stop operation is performed. A second notification update means (the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is cleared) is included when 30 seconds have passed without setting the bet number after the operation to the stop switch 8 is completed.

According to such a configuration, the prize information is updated at the timing when the next game of the game in which the prize is generated is started or at the timing when the player may have stopped the game. Therefore, the prize information is concerned. It is possible to update the information notified by the first notification unit at an appropriate timing so that it is easy to understand when the prize is the prize generated at the time of the game.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The game control means includes an abnormality notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality in the slot machine (for example, an error notification process executed by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 30).
The abnormality notification means is
In response to the occurrence of the first abnormality (for example, a full tank error) included in the abnormality generated in the slot machine, the second notification unit is used to notify the occurrence of the abnormality (for example, as shown in FIG. 18). , "E4" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when a full tank error occurs),
In response to the occurrence of a second abnormality (for example, a RAM abnormality error) that is more important than the first abnormality, the first notification unit is used in addition to the second notification unit to notify the occurrence of the abnormality. (For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, "E8" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A).

According to such a configuration, when a second abnormality having a high importance occurs, the occurrence of the abnormality is notified using the first notification unit, but a first abnormality having a lower importance than the second abnormality has occurred. Occasionally, the occurrence of an abnormality is not notified by using the first notification unit. Therefore, it is possible to notify the abnormality according to the importance, and it is possible to preferably notify the abnormality.

(8) In the slot machine described in (7) above,
The abnormality notification means uses the first notification unit and the second notification unit in the same manner as the first notification unit and the second notification unit in response to the occurrence of the second abnormality. (For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, "E8" is displayed on both the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A).

According to such a configuration, when notifying the occurrence of an abnormality in response to the occurrence of a second abnormality, a plurality of notification units are used to notify the occurrence of the abnormality in any of the notification units. Since the occurrence of an abnormality is notified in the same manner, the occurrence of an abnormality can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

(9) In the slot machine according to (7) or (8) above,
When the occurrence of the abnormality is notified using the second notification unit in response to the occurrence of the first abnormality, the notification mode of the first notification unit does not change (for example, as shown in FIG. 18). , When a full tank error occurs, "E4" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, but the display on the navigation display 12A does not change).

According to such a configuration, when the occurrence of the abnormality is notified by using the second notification unit in response to the occurrence of the first abnormality, the notification mode of the first notification unit is changed, so that the abnormality is caused. It is possible to prevent the occurrence from becoming difficult to understand, and it is possible to pay attention to the notification mode of the second notification unit. Further, since the notification mode of the first notification unit does not change when the occurrence of the abnormality is notified in response to the occurrence of the first abnormality, the notification mode of the first notification unit after the abnormality is cleared is changed. There is no need for processing to determine whether or not to change, and the processing load on the slot machine is reduced.

(10) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
When a grant prize (small win) accompanied by the grant of a game value (medal) occurs, a game value granting means for granting a number of game values (medals) according to the type of the grant prize (small win). When,
Advantageous control means for advantageous control for the player (control of BB, RB, advantageous section by the main control unit 41),
To the total number of games granted (total number of payouts), which is the total number of game values granted during a specific period (the period from the time when the data in the RAM 41c was initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The total number of specific advantageous period grants (number of consecutive payouts, number of bonuses paid out, number of advantageous section payouts), which is the total number of game values granted in the advantageously controlled period (BB, RB, advantageous section) of the specific period occupied. ), Which is the calculation method for calculating the specific advantageous period grant ratio (joint combination payout ratio, accessory payout ratio, advantageous section payout ratio).
It is provided with a notification means (game machine information display 50) for identifiablely notifying the specific advantageous period grant ratio (continuous combination payout ratio, accessory payout ratio, advantageous section payout ratio) calculated by the calculation means.
A component such as a reel is configured so as not to interfere with the visibility of the notification means (game machine information display 50) (inside the housing 1a, for example, at a position on the display side of the game machine information display 50). In general, no other board is provided, and the wiring that connects the electronic components does not pass through.)

According to such a configuration, the total number of gaming values granted in a specific period, which is the total number of gaming values granted in an advantageously controlled period of the total number granted in a specific period. Since the specific advantageous period grant ratio, which is the ratio of the total number of period grants, is calculated and is identifiable by the notification means, whether or not it is advantageously controlled based on a predetermined design value even after being shipped to the market. Can be confirmed. Further, since the notification means is configured so as not to interfere with the visibility, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the control is advantageous based on the design value.

(11) In the slot machine described in (10) above,
A predetermined total number of grants that stores the total number of grants for a predetermined period (total number of payouts), which is the total number of game values granted in a predetermined period (between 400 games) obtained by dividing a specific period (between the past 6000 games) by a predetermined number (15). The storage area and the total number of game values granted in the advantageously controlled period (BB, RB, advantageous section) within the predetermined period (between 400 games), which is the total number of predetermined advantageous period grants (number of consecutive payouts, combination) A predetermined number (15) or more of storage areas for giving a predetermined advantageous period to store the number of items to be paid out and the number of sheets to be paid out in an advantageous section (ring buffer having 15 sets of buffers)
The calculation means stores the total number of grants for a specific period (total number of payouts during the past 6000 games) in the predetermined total number storage area (ring buffer having 15 sets of buffers) for a predetermined number (total number of grants for a predetermined period). Calculated by adding up the number of payouts), and the total number of specific advantageous period grants (number of consecutive wins paid out during the past 6000 games, number of bonus payouts, number of payouts in advantageous sections) is stored in the predetermined number of advantageous period grants storage area ( It is calculated by adding up the total number of predetermined advantageous period grants (number of consecutive payouts, number of bonuses paid out, number of advantageous section payouts) stored in a ring buffer provided with 15 sets of buffers.

According to such a configuration, the total number of grants for a specific period and the total number of grants for a specific advantageous period in the latest specific period can be easily calculated.

(12) In the slot machine according to (10) or (11) above,
Equipped with a storage means (RAM 41c) capable of retaining the stored contents even when the power supply is stopped.
The storage means has a first storage area (game RAM area) in which data according to the progress of the game is stored, and a second storage area in which data necessary for calculating the specific advantageous period grant ratio is stored. (Non-game RAM area) and
When the initialization condition is satisfied, the data stored in the first storage area (game RAM area) is initialized, while the data stored in the second storage area (non-game RAM area). Is not initialized.

According to such a configuration, even when the initialization condition is satisfied, it is possible to calculate and notify the specific advantageous period grant ratio in consideration of the data before that.

(13) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
Advantageous control means for advantageous control for the player (control of BB, RB, advantageous section by the main control unit 41),
The number of games that is advantageously controlled in the specific period, which is the number of games in the specific period (the past 6000 games, the period from the factory default or the period from the initialization of the RAM 41c data for some reason to the present). A calculation means for calculating a specific advantageous period game number ratio (advantageous section ratio), which is a ratio of a specific advantageous game number (advantageous section game number), which is (BB, RB, the number of games controlled in an advantageous section).
It is provided with a notification means (game machine information display 50) for identifiablely notifying the ratio of the number of games in the specific advantageous period (advantageous section ratio) calculated by the calculation means.
A component such as a reel is configured so as not to interfere with the visibility of the notification means (game machine information display 50) (inside the housing 1a, for example, at a position on the display side of the game machine information display 50). In general, no other board is provided, and the wiring that connects the electronic components does not pass through.)

According to such a configuration, the ratio of the number of games in the specific advantageous period, which is the ratio of the number of games in the specific advantageous period, which is the number of games controlled advantageously in the specific period to the number of games in the specific period, is calculated. Since the notification is identifiable by the notification means, it is possible to confirm whether or not the control is advantageous based on a predetermined design value even after the game is shipped to the market. Further, since the notification means is configured so as not to interfere with the visibility, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the control is advantageous based on the design value.

In addition, in (10) and (13), controlling favorably for the player means the probability that a specific prize is allowed to occur, the probability that a specific prize is generated, and the probability that a privilege that is advantageous for the player is given. Controls for raising the height, controls for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player, and the like are applicable.

(14) In the slot machine described in (13) above,
A predetermined number of games (BB, RB, number of games controlled in an advantageous section) in a predetermined period (between 400 games) obtained by dividing a specific period (between the past 6000 games) by a predetermined number (15). A predetermined number of advantageous period games (15) or more storage areas for storing the number of advantageous period games (the number of advantageous section games) are provided (ring buffer having 15 sets of buffers).
The calculation means stores a specified number of advantageous period games (the number of advantageous section games between the past 6000 games) in a predetermined advantageous period game number storage area (a ring buffer having 15 sets of buffers) for a predetermined number of games. It is characterized by being calculated by adding up the number of period games (the number of advantageous section games).

According to such a configuration, the number of games in a specific advantageous period in the latest specific period can be easily calculated.

(15) In the slot machine according to (13) or (14) above,
Equipped with a storage means (RAM 41c) capable of retaining the stored contents even when the power supply is stopped.
The storage means stores a first storage area (game RAM area) in which data corresponding to the progress of the game is stored, and a second storage in which data necessary for calculating the ratio of the number of games in the specific advantageous period is stored. Has an area (non-gaming RAM area) and
When the initialization condition (setting change operation, etc.) is satisfied, the data stored in the first storage area (game RAM area) is initialized, while the second storage area. The feature is that the data stored in (non-gaming RAM area) is not initialized.

According to such a configuration, even if the initialization condition is satisfied, the number of games in the specific advantageous period can be calculated and notified by adding the data before that.

(16) In the slot machine according to any one of (13) to (15) above.
A game control board (game control board 40) on which the game control means is mounted,
In addition to accommodating the game control board, a board case (board case 120a) that cannot be opened without leaving a trace is provided.
The notification means (game machine information display 50) is mounted on the game control board (game control board 40), and the notification content can be confirmed in a state where the game control board is housed in the board case. (In the substrate case 120a, an entry part for entering a seal sticker and an opener, a label for management information, a sticking part to which the label is attached, a display part on which management information is printed and engraved, and a heat dissipation hole. , Parts such as a fan for heat dissipation are provided so as to avoid the position on the display side of the game machine information display 50).

According to such a configuration, the notification means is mounted on the game control board, and the notification content can be confirmed in a state where the game control board is housed in an unopenable board case without leaving a trace. , It is possible to prevent unauthorized work on the notification means.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a front view of the housing which shows the internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure which shows the display part for a game. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game auxiliary display and the navigation display. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the game state which is a lottery target, the setting difference, the presence or absence of an AT lottery, and whether or not it is a navigation target, about the lottery target role which concerns a re-game among the lottery target roles in an internal lottery. Among the lottery target roles related to small and special roles, which are the lottery target roles in the internal lottery, the lottery target roles related to AT control, the game status to be drawn, the setting difference, the presence or absence of the AT lottery, and the navigation target. It is a figure for demonstrating whether or not it becomes. For the lottery target roles in the internal lottery that are not related to AT control among the lottery target roles related to small and special roles, the game status, setting difference, presence / absence of AT lottery, and navigation target It is a figure for demonstrating whether or not it becomes. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination which stops according to the stop operation mode by a lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination which stops according to the stop operation mode by a lottery target combination. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by the navigation notification. It is a figure which shows the notification mode of the payout number. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by error notification. It is a production drawing for explaining the production using the production screen, the navigation display, and the game auxiliary display executed during one game during AT, and is the production drawing when an error does not occur. It is a production drawing for explaining the production using the production screen, the navigation display, and the game auxiliary display executed during one game during AT, and is the production drawing when a full tank error occurs. It is a production drawing for explaining the production using the production screen, the navigation display, and the game auxiliary display executed during one game during AT, and is the production drawing when the payout error 1 occurs. .. It is a production drawing for explaining the production using the production screen, the navigation display, and the game auxiliary display executed during one game during AT, and is the production drawing when a RAM abnormality error occurs. .. It is a figure which shows the winning number of a special combination, the winning number for transmission, and the navigation number in the 1st internal winning command transmitted by a main control unit. It is a figure which shows the winning number of the small winning combination and the replay winning combination, the winning number for transmission, and the navigation number in the 2nd internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the navigation number which the main control part notifies by the navigation notification. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the push order command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning judgment command setting processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the display update process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error notification processing performed by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the signal which is input / output between a slot machine and a test apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display example of the game machine information display. It is a figure which shows the aggregation method of the data displayed on the game machine information display. It is a figure which shows the data which is extracted in the extraction process. It is a figure which shows the modification of the display update process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the update timing of a navigation display. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the update timing of a navigation display. It is a figure which shows the modification of the error notification processing performed by the main control unit. It is a production drawing for explaining the production using the production screen, the navigation display, and the game auxiliary display executed during one game during AT, and is a modification of the production drawing when the input error 2 occurs. This is an example. It is a figure for demonstrating a modification of the notification mode of navigation notification. It is a figure for demonstrating a modification of the notification mode of navigation notification.

[Appearance structure of slot machine]
An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention has been applied will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. The appearance structure of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Further, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a front view of the housing showing the internal structure of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have a housing 1a so that three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on each reel 2 can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is located inside the.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a design arrangement of the reels, and as shown in FIG. 4, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", and "white 7", respectively, are formed on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Multiple types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", "cherry b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" are arranged in a predetermined order. 21 pieces are drawn at a time. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at substantially the center of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 7) provided corresponding to each, and the design of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is continuously changed to the perspective window 3. Is displayed. Further, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as a display result on the perspective window 3.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. (See FIG. 7) and. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol is independently irradiated. Here, a device including reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 7), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is also referred to as a reel unit 2. Further, in the following, reels 2L, 2C and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that has transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and passes through the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

A medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided in the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout outlet 9, speakers 53, and 54 for paying out medals are provided in the lower part of the front door 1b. There is. Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b has a specified number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits (the number of medals stored as the game value owned by the player). MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of bets, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (returns the medals used for setting the number of credits and bets) Settlement switch 10 operated at the time of), start switch 7 operated at the start of the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated at the time of stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, The effect switch 56 used for the above is provided. In the following, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are also collectively referred to as the stop switch 8.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED 21 (see FIG. 7) is provided to notify by lighting that the betting number setting operation by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (Fig.) Notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. 7) are provided respectively. Inside the effect switch 56, an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 7) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

A game display unit 13 is provided on the left side of the MAXBET switch 6. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and a navigation notification described later. A navigation display 12A or the like for displaying information that can identify the reel stop order according to the above is provided (see FIG. 5).

[Internal structure of slot machine 1]
The internal structure of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a set value display 24, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, a medal selector 29, and an effect control board 90 are provided inside the front door 1b. Further, inside the front door 1b, the reset switch 23, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the insertion medal sensor 31, and the door open detection switch for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are not shown in FIG. 25 (see FIG. 7) and the like are provided.

Here, the reset switch 23 is a switch that detects a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation. The set value display 24 displays the set value at that time while the set value is being changed or the set value is being confirmed, which will be described later. The stop switch 36a is a switch for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the state to be stopped (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger. The automatic settlement switch 36b is for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function that controls the automatic settlement process (the process of settling (returning) the medal stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity. It is a switch of. The flow path switching solenoid 30 selectively transfers the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 to either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. It is a device for switching. The inserted medal sensor 31 is a sensor that detects medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. The medal selector 29 is provided with an insertion port sensor 26 that detects the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31. The effect control board 90 is controlled by the effect according to the game state.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34 for storing or discharging medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, an overflow tank 35, a power supply box 100, and an external output. An external output board 1000 for outputting a signal, a game control board 40, and the like are provided.

The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 7) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9, and a hopper motor. It comprises a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) that detects medals paid out by driving 34b. The overflow tank 35 is provided on the side portion of the hopper unit 34, and stores medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

On the front of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state, and in a setting change state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off are provided. ..

The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b is configured to be openable by a predetermined key operation possessed by a store clerk or the like. Therefore, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. It has become. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the amusement park. It is possible to operate.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control board 40 is attached to the housing 1a in a state of being housed in a board case 120a formed of a transparent resin, and the progress of the game is controlled by the game control board. On the game control board 40, a game machine information display 50 on which information necessary for determining the gambling of the game machine is displayed is arranged below the front side (player side) of the game control board 40. .. The game machine information display 50 is composed of a 7-segment display, and information such as an advantageous section ratio in the slot machine 1 aggregated by the main control unit 41 described later and displayed on the game machine information display 50 is obtained by a clerk. Etc. can be recognized. Since the board case 120a is made of transparent resin, the game machine information display 50 can visually recognize the display contents from the outside of the board case 120a in a state where the game control board 40 is enclosed in the board case 120a. There is.

[Game display unit 13]
Next, the configuration of the game display unit 13 provided on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. The game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b in such a manner that the player can distinguish it from other areas. Specifically, a frame line is drawn between the area showing the game display unit 13 and another area. As a method of distinguishing the other area from the area showing the game display unit 13, the color may be changed between the other area and the area showing the game display unit 13, or the game display unit may be changed. 13 may be made of a material different from other areas such as a touch panel and a liquid crystal screen.

The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, a navigation display 12A, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, an input request LED17, a start effective LED18, as notification units controlled by the main control unit 41. An LED 19 during weighting and an LED 20 during replay are provided. The 1BETLED 14 notifies that the number of bets is set to 1. The 2BETLED 15 notifies that the number of bets is set to 2. The 3BETLED 16 notifies that the number of bets is set to 3. The insertion request LED 17 notifies the state in which medals can be inserted. The start valid LED 18 notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is valid. During waiting The LED 19 notifies that the game is being waited (a state in which the reel is waiting for the start of rotation because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game). During replay The LED 20 notifies that the replay game is in progress. These various LEDs notify various information by lighting. Further, the game auxiliary display 12 displays not only the number of medals but also an error code or the like indicating the content when an error occurs.

Various notification units of the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation display 12A provided on the game display unit 13 are arranged close to each other, and the game can be discriminated by the player. It is provided in the display unit 13. Here, the term “neighborhood” refers to a range in which the player can visually recognize the display on both sides at a glance, or a range in which the display content may be misunderstood when arranged in a manner similar to each other.

Hereinafter, a mode in which the player can distinguish each of them will be specifically described. The navigation display 12A is arranged at a position that is neither vertically nor horizontally alongside the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12. That is, the navigation vertical axis 121A passing through the center of the navigation display 12A and the game assistance vertical axis 121 passing through the center of the game assistance display 12 do not match, and the navigation horizontal axis 122A passing through the center of the navigation display 12A The navigation display 12A is arranged so that the game assistance horizontal axis 122 passing through the center of the game assistance display 12 does not match. Similarly, the navigation display 12A is arranged so that the navigation vertical axis 121A and the navigation horizontal axis 122A do not match with each of the horizontal axis and the vertical axis passing through the center of the credit display 11. As a result, the navigation display 12A is arranged at a position that is not vertically or horizontally aligned with the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, so that the player can use the navigation display 12A, the credit display 11, and the game. It is possible to prevent misidentification with the auxiliary display 12.

Further, the shape of the frame constituting the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is both rectangular, whereas the shape of the frame constituting the navigation display 12A is hexagonal. As a result, the player can distinguish between the navigation display 12A, the credit display 11, and the game auxiliary display 12. Further, the characters "CREDIT" are displayed at the lower end of the credit display 11, and the characters "PAY" are displayed at the lower end of the game auxiliary display 12. As a result, the player can distinguish between the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12.

FIG. 6A shows the configuration of the game auxiliary display 12. As shown in FIG. 6A, the game auxiliary display 12 includes two displays 12L and 12R that can turn on / off the first to seventh segments, respectively, and each segment can be turned on in red. It is a possible display. Each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the predetermined output buffer provided on the game control board 40, thereby driving the predetermined lighting mode. It is controlled to be lit or off.

FIG. 6B shows the configuration of the navigation display 12A. As shown in FIG. 6B, the navigation display 12A consists of two display units that can turn on / off the first to seventh segments, respectively, and can display two characters by turning on each segment in red. Display. Each segment of the navigation display 12A is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the predetermined output buffer provided on the game control board 40, so that the navigation display 12A has a predetermined lighting mode. It is controlled to be on or off.

As the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A, a display capable of lighting each segment in any one color such as white, pink, yellow, orange, red, green, blue, or a plurality of colors. A liquid crystal display or the like may be used. Further, in the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A, each segment may be lit in a different color. Specifically, the game auxiliary display 12 may use a display that can be lit in red, and the navigation display 12A may use a display that can be lit in blue. .. In this way, the player can identify each other by the colors constituting the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12, and the player misidentifies the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12. Can be prevented.

[Various boards provided in slot machine 1]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, various substrates are provided in the slot machine 1. Regarding the roles of the various boards, various boards provided in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 7, which is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the effect according to the game state. , The power supply board 101 generates a drive power source for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1, and supplies the drive power source to each part.

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

On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the input medal sensor 31, and the door open. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input to the game control board 40. Further, on the game control board 40, a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, a navigation display 12A, 1 to 3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective. LED21, left, middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R are connected. Further, the hopper motor 34b described above is connected to the game control board 40 via the power supply board 101. The electrical components connected to the game control board 40 are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game, a control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock, a random clock generation circuit 43 that generates a random clock, and a game control board. A switch detection circuit 44 that transmits detection signals input from switches directly or indirectly connected to 40 to the main control unit 41, and a motor that transmits various signals output from the main control unit 41 to each electrical component. A drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, a power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs various signals to the main control unit 41 in a predetermined state, and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

The main control unit 41 directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. When the power failure detection circuit 48 monitors the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 and detects a voltage drop, it outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off.

FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, and the like.

The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, fixed data read operation, variable data write operation, variable data read operation, reception operation, transmission operation, and the like are also performed.

Here, the fixed data read operation is an operation in which the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b. The variable data writing operation is an operation in which the CPU 41a writes various variable data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them. The variable data read operation is an operation in which the CPU 41a reads various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. The reception operation is an operation in which the CPU 41a receives inputs of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like. The transmission operation is an operation in which the CPU 41a outputs various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like.

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

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

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of gradual migration. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the process that repeats according to the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the process of repeating according to the control state always completes at least one cycle between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and the detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are controlled by a sub-control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven based on.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. .. However, apart from the sub control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. Further, the output control of the effect device may be performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit. Examples of the effect device include a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55. For example, a mechanically driven display device, a mechanically driven accessory, or the like is used as the effect device. It may be applied.

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92, LED drive circuits 93a to 93a, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, and a clock device. 97, a power failure detection circuit 98, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

Here, the display control circuit 92 controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The LED drive circuits 93a to 93e control the drive of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The audio output circuit controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. The reset circuit 95 gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. The switch detection circuit 96 detects the detection signal input from the switches connected to the effect control board 90. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power failure detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when a voltage drop is detected, outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a. Further, the effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d.

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

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, every fixed time interval (about 2 ms), and executes the timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority. Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, the main control unit 41 performs a power failure determination process for determining whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected, and the voltage in the power failure determination process. When it is determined that the decrease signal has been detected, the power failure process (main) for setting the data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal is executed at the next return.

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

The error state shifts to the normal error state that is canceled by the reset operation (operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the setting change state described above, and is canceled until a new setting value is set. Includes special error conditions and no. The RAM error error state is a special error state, and once controlled to the RAM error error state, it shifts to the setting change state and is not released until a new setting value is set.

Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt processing (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, At the next return, the power interruption process (sub) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, provided that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when 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.

Further, even if it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation, the sub control unit 91 is activated when it receives a setting command described later indicating that the setting has been changed from the main control unit 41. The RAM 91c is initialized even when neither the return command nor the setting command, which will be described later, indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been restored is received even after a certain period of time has elapsed. In this case as well, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

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

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible.

[Game flow]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is provided on the condition that the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. The number of bets is set by inserting medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the game state, that amount will be added to the credit.

In the present embodiment, when the predetermined number of bets according to the game state is set, the winning line LN is activated, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. .. When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, so in the following, the activated winning line is simply referred to as the activated winning line. A prize is won when a combination of symbols called roles is aligned on the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

Here, in the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 4, but are invalid lines when the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. By configuring the combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that will be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the winning line LN are the symbols that constitute a specific winning. This makes it easier to recognize that the combinations are complete.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage of the invalid lines LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , Lower reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower row, upper reel 2L, middle reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, lined down to the right. However, there are four types of invalid line LM: invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, lower row of reel 2L, middle row of reel 2C, upper row of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a winning combination (for example, "bell-watermelon-cherry b") is prepared in the winning line LN, a prize is won and a predetermined symbol is obtained. By aligning the combinations, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a symbol combination (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination, and thus the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 Includes roles that can be made to appear as if they have won a prize by combining the symbols that match any of the above. In the following, when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and a combination of symbols as an index is configured. The symbol is called an index symbol.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they can be broadly divided into small roles that involve the payout of medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a game role and a special role with a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replay role are collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flags for the small combination and the replay combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

Then, one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and a combination of predetermined symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. If the game is stopped, a prize will be generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols.

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

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. Occasionally, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is 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 change the symbol of 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 symbols can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. 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 up to 4 frames ahead of them, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, when the symbol displayed at the bottom of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol is up to 4 frames ahead. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. Designs arranged within 5 frames including the above can be displayed on the winning line.

[Game control processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. Internal lottery process is performed. When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation.

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased).

When the payout process is completed, the game end process is performed. In the game end processing, processing such as setting the game state in preparation for the next game is executed. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. The internal lottery is performed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7) whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations. Is determined at the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of determination values of each winning combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets, and the set value. It is determined whether or not to allow the prize.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the numbers are added and the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

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

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and when the general role is won, the general role is won. A general role winning flag indicating that effect is set in the general role storage work. If none of the combinations and combinations of combinations are won, the special combination storage work and the general combination storage work are cleared.

Further, in the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not to control the AT in a state where the navigation notification for notifying the stop order which is advantageous for the player is not controlled by the AT (assist time) which is an advantageous state in which the navigation notification can be executed. At the same time, it is determined whether or not to add the number of remaining games of the AT while being controlled by the AT. If the AT is won in the internal lottery, it is subsequently controlled by the AT, and if the addition of the number of remaining games of the AT is won, the number of winning games is added to the number of remaining games of the AT.

[About stop control]
Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R will be described. In the reel rotation process, the main control unit 41 sets the winning number and the table index stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating remains. Create a stop control table for each spinning reel by referring to the table creation data. Then, when any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

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

In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and control is performed to stop the winning combination without aligning it within a pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames. If the special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, the following operations are performed when the stop operation is performed. Will be done. If it is possible to align and stop the winning small wins within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop them. If the small winning combination with a maximum draw range of 4 frames cannot be drawn on the winning line, if the special winning combination with a maximum drawing range of 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line. , Control is performed to align and stop this. The winning combination will be controlled to stop without aligning within the pull-in range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in. In addition, when the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role is drawn in, and the small role is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role. If the special role and the small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game combination is won, the stop operation is performed. At that time, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-game combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. The symbols that make up the re-game combination or the symbols that make up the re-game combination that is won at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. The symbols that make up the replay combination can always be stopped at any position within the pull-in range. Therefore, when the special combination and the re-game combination are won at the same time, the re-game combination will always win the prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize. In addition, when the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role is drawn in, and the special role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

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

Note that the reel stop control is performed using a stop control table capable of specifying the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed, but the configuration for performing stop control is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which the stop position is specified from the stop position table in which the stoptable position can be specified and the reel is stopped at the specified stop position, and the stop operation can be performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that searches and identifies a stop position that can be stopped at the specified timing and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, stop control A configuration may be used in which stop control is used by searching and specifying a stop position that can be stopped without using a table or a stop position table, or a stop control table or a stop position table may be partially changed to perform stop control.

[About various commands]
Next, a command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

The main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a number of input commands, a credit command, a game state command, an AT state command, an internal winning command, a push order command, a reel acceleration information command, an acceleration completion command, and a stop operation command. , Sliding frame count command, stop command, game end command, winning judgment command, payout start command, payout end command, demo command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command Send a type of command. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

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

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

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

The AT state command is a command that can specify whether or not AT is in progress, the number of games remaining in AT, and the like, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the game starts and after the game state command.

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

The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and the stop accompanying the stop operation of each reel. Each time control is performed, it is sent after the stop command is sent. In a game in which the navigation notification described later is executed, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in a game in which the navigation notification described later is not executed, an advantageous stop is performed. A push order command that cannot specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is sent until the order is confirmed, and a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted from the time when the advantageous stop order is confirmed. To.

The game state command, AT state command, and internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. Therefore, by receiving these commands, the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. It is possible to identify that.

The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the reel rotation starts as the game progresses, and is transmitted when the reel rotation starts as the game progresses.

The acceleration completion command is a command that can specify that the acceleration of the reels accompanying the start of the game is completed, and after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started when the game is started, all of them are first performed. It is transmitted when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate at a constant speed.

The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and is used for the stop operation of each reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

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

The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and is a stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel. Is sent after the corresponding slip frame count command is sent each time.

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

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

The winning judgment command is a command that can specify whether or not there is a winning, the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. It is when the stop switch is pressed and the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

Both the game end command and the winning judgment command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. Therefore, by receiving these commands, It is possible to identify that all the operations necessary for advancing one game have been completed.

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

The demo command is a command indicating the transition to the demo state (demonstration state), and after the end of one game, the end estimated time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without setting the number of medals and the demo state is entered. At that time, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including the medals used for setting the bet number) is completed, and the payout end command is sent and then sent. The demo state is a state in which the slot machine 1 side waits for an operation by a player, and is also called a so-called standby state or a customer waiting state.

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

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error state is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is cleared, an error command indicating the error state is cleared is sent. Further, the error command is sent not only to the sub control unit 91 but also to the hall computer capable of communicating with all the game machines in the game hall.

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

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

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

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), and when the power is turned on, when one game ends (after the game ends, the number of bets for the next game). Is transmitted when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on).

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

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

In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer, and if an unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the step, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are referred to based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various production devices. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. are displayed for each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 has a control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. The output of the effect device is controlled based on the control pattern. As a result, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

When a new command is received during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and corresponds to the newly received command. The effect based on the control pattern is executed. That is, even if the production is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new production is performed unless the new command received is not the command that triggers the new production. The effect based on the command will be executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 preferentially executes the effect based on the newly received command, but decides whether or not to preferentially execute the effect based on the newly received command. You may judge. If it is determined that priority should be given, the effect being executed is stopped and the effect based on the newly received command is executed. If it is determined that the effect should not be prioritized, the newly received command is executed after the effect being executed is completed. You may perform the production based on. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may determine the timing of executing the effect based on the command when a new command is received.

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

[About the lottery target role]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11, a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations (including AT) for each game state in the internal lottery will be described. 9 to 11 are diagrams for explaining the game state to be drawn, the setting difference, the presence or absence of the AT lottery, and whether or not the winning combination is the target of the lottery in the internal lottery by the main control unit 41. is there.

In the present embodiment, as the lottery target roles to be the target of the internal lottery, the lottery target combination related to the replaying combination (see FIG. 9), the lottery target combination related to the small combination and the special combination, and related to the control of AT (Fig. 10), lottery targets for small wins and special wins that are not related to AT control (see FIG. 11) are predetermined. The number of determination values is set for each lottery target combination according to the game state. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination in which "300" is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. Further, when each lottery target combination is to be selected as a lottery target according to the game state, a number of determination values of 4 or more is set in advance (indicated by "○" in FIGS. 9 to 11), and " You will win with a probability of "4/65536" or higher. On the other hand, when the lottery target is not selected according to the game state, 0 is set as the number of judgment values (indicated by "-" in FIGS. 9 to 11) so that the lottery target combination is not won. It has become.

In addition, each lottery target combination includes a predetermined winning combination, and by winning one lottery target combination in the internal lottery, the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is allowed to win. As a result, the winning combination is stopped on the winning lines LN of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that the winning is generated. If the winning combination of the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN is the re-gaming combination, the re-gaming is given. When the winning combination of the symbol combinations stopped on the winning line LN is a small winning combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination. If the winning combination of the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN is a special winning combination, it will be controlled to a special state.

In addition, some of the lottery target combinations to be drawn in the internal lottery are AT lottery target combinations that trigger the control of the AT or the addition of the number of AT games. In FIGS. 9 to 11, the lottery target combinations marked with a circle in the “AT lottery” column are AT lottery target combinations. At the start of the game in which the internal lottery is performed, it is determined that the AT is controlled by winning the AT selection target combination in a state where the AT is not controlled. In addition, at the start of the game in which the internal lottery is performed, if the AT lottery target combination is won while being controlled by the AT, it is determined that the number of remaining games of the AT is added, and the winning AT lottery target combination is determined. The number of additional games determined in advance according to the type of is added to the number of remaining games of AT.

In the present embodiment, some of the lottery target roles are AT lottery target roles, and when the AT lottery target role is won, the AT and the additional game are won, but the configuration is limited to this. Absent. For example, when the AT lottery target combination is won, an AT lottery for determining whether or not to control the AT and an additional lottery for determining whether or not to give an additional game may be performed. When the AT lottery or the additional lottery is won, the number of games to be added may be determined by the lottery during the period controlled by the AT. That is, when deciding whether or not to grant the AT and the additional game, the second stage lottery may be performed when the result of the internal lottery becomes a predetermined result. Further, when the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the AT and the additional game, the AT is determined based only on the result of the internal lottery, and the number of additional games is determined by the result of the internal lottery. The configuration may be determined by performing a second-stage lottery when a predetermined result is obtained. Further, when the main control unit 41 decides whether or not to grant the AT and the additional game, the main control unit 41 performs the second stage lottery for the AT when the result of the internal lottery becomes a predetermined result. The number of additional games may be determined based only on the result of the internal lottery. Further, the main control unit 41 may have a configuration in which a lottery of three or more stages is performed when deciding whether or not to grant the AT and the additional game.

Among the lottery target roles, the lottery target role related to the special role is the normal game state in which the special role is not carried over, the carry-over (internal) in which the special role is carried over, or the special state RB (BB1). , At least one of the lottery target combination to be the target of the internal lottery or the number of judgment values (winning probability) thereof differs depending on whether or not (including RB in 2). The lottery target roles for small wins are whether the game state is normal game state, carry-over (internal), RB (BB1) in BB1, RB (BB2) in BB2, or RB by RB winning (RB in the figure). ), At least one of the lottery target combination to be the target of the internal lottery or the number of judgment values (winning probability) is different. Regarding the lottery target combination related to the re-game combination, the lottery target combination that is the target of the internal lottery or the number of judgment values thereof (winning probability) depending on whether the game state is RT1, RT2, RT3, or RT4. ) Are different.

As shown in FIG. 9, as the lottery target roles related to the re-game, the normal re-game, RT2 transition re-game 1, RT2 transition re-game 2, RT2 transition re-game 3, RT2 transition re-game 4, RT2 transition re-game 5, RT2 Transition re-game 6, RT3 transition re-game, RT1 transition re-game 1, RT1 transition re-game 2, RT1 transition re-game 3, RT1 transition re-game 4, RT1 transition re-game 5, RT1 transition re-game 6, advantageous state transition re-game Game 1, advantageous state transition re-game 1 + AT, advantageous state transition re-game 2, advantageous state transition re-game 2 + AT are included. Here, "+ AT" indicates that the winning combination is an AT lottery target. Each of these lottery target roles includes one or more re-game roles as winning roles, and if the lottery target role related to re-game is won in the internal lottery, one of the re-game roles will always win. Then, a replay game (replay game) is given.

In RT0, among the lottery target roles related to the re-game, the number of judgment values of 4 or more is set for the normal re-game, and the number of judgment values of 0 is set for the other lottery target roles related to the re-game. .. In RT1, the number of determination values of 4 or more is set for the normal re-game, the RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6, the advantageous state transition re-game 1 + AT, and the advantageous state transition re-game 2 + AT. The number of determination values of 0 is set for the lottery target combinations related to other replay games. In RT2, a number of determination values of 4 or more is set for the normal re-game, the RT3 transition re-game, the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6, the advantageous state transition re-game 1 + AT, and the advantageous state transition re-game 2 + AT. The number of determination values of 0 is set for the lottery target combinations related to other replay games. In RT3, a number of determination values of 4 or more is set for the normal re-game, the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6, the advantageous state transition re-game 1 + AT, and the advantageous state transition re-game 2 + AT. The number of determination values of 0 is set for the lottery target combinations related to other replay games. Inside, for normal replay, a number of determination values of 4 or more is set. The advantageous state transition re-game 1 + AT and the advantageous state transition re-game 2 + AT are invalid and are not read in the internal lottery, and the number of judgment values of 0 for other lottery target roles related to the re-game. Is set. In the RB, a determination value number of 0 is set for the lottery target combination related to these replays.

A lottery target combination having a determination value number of 4 or more can be won by an internal lottery in a game state in which the determination value number is set, and is substantially a lottery target. On the other hand, the lottery target combination for which the number of determination values of 0 is set is not won in the internal lottery in the gaming state in which the number of determination values is set, and is not a substantial lottery target. For example, the advantageous state transition re-game 1 + AT and the advantageous state transition re-game 2 + AT are subject to a substantial lottery in any of the game states because the number of determination values of 4 or more is set in each of the game states. On the other hand, the advantageous state transition re-game 1 and the advantageous state transition re-game 2 are not subject to a substantial lottery in any of the game states because the number of determination values of 0 is set in any of the game states.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, there is no setting difference for the lottery target combination related to the re-game, and the winning combination is won by the internal lottery with the same probability regardless of the set value (1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. To do.

Of the lottery target combinations related to the re-game, the advantageous state transition re-game 1 + AT and the advantageous state transition re-game 2 + AT are AT lottery target combinations, and when the lottery target combination is won without being controlled by the AT, the AT When the lottery target combination is won while being controlled by the AT, the additional number of games remaining in the AT is won. On the other hand, when the lottery target combination related to other replay games is won, it means that the AT has not won (non-winning).

Of the lottery target roles related to the re-game, RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 and RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are navigation targets, and when these lottery target roles are won while being controlled by AT. , Navigation notification is performed.

As shown in FIG. 10, cherry, cherry + AT, watermelon, watermelon + AT, push order bell 1, push order bell 2 are lottery target roles related to small wins and special wins and related to AT control. , Push order bell 3, Push order bell 4, Push order bell 5, Push order bell 6, SB, RB + Cherry, RB + Cherry + AT, RB + Watermelon, RB + Watermelon + AT, BB1 + Cherry, BB1 + Cherry + AT, BB1 + Watermelon, BB1 + Watermelon + AT , BB2 + cherry, BB2 + cherry + AT, BB2 + watermelon, BB2 + watermelon + AT are included. Each of these lottery target roles includes one or more small roles and special roles as winning roles, and if the lottery target roles related to small roles and special roles are won in the internal lottery, as winning roles. When a small role wins, the number of medals corresponding to the small role is paid out, and when a special role wins as a winning role, it is controlled to a special state according to the special role, and none of the winning roles wins. When it happens, it will be off.

Among the lottery target roles related to small and special roles in RT0-3 and inside, cherry + AT, watermelon + AT, push order bell 1, push order bell 2, push order bell 3, push order bell 4, push order bell 5, For the push order bell 6, SB, RB + cherry + AT, RB + watermelon + AT, BB1 + cherry + AT, BB1 + watermelon + AT, BB2 + cherry + AT, BB2 + watermelon + AT, a number of determination values of 4 or more is set. Among the lottery target roles related to small and special roles in RT0 to 3 and inside, the number of judgment values of 0 is 0 for cherry, watermelon, RB + cherry, RB + watermelon, BB1 + cherry, BB1 + watermelon, BB2 + cherry, BB2 + watermelon. It is set. In RB, among the lottery target roles related to small and special roles, cherry, watermelon, push order bell 1, push order bell 2, push order bell 3, push order bell 4, push order bell 5, push order bell 6 The number of determination values of 4 or more is set. In RB, among the lottery target roles related to small roles and special roles, cherry + AT, watermelon + AT, RB + cherry, RB + cherry + AT, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + AT, BB1 + cherry, BB1 + cherry + AT, BB1 + watermelon, BB1 + watermelon + AT, BB2 + For cherry, BB2 + cherry + AT, BB2 + watermelon, and BB2 + watermelon + AT, the number of determination values of 0 is set.

In the present embodiment, in the RB, by setting the number of determination values of the AT lottery target combination (small combination + AT, special combination + small combination + AT, special combination + AT) to 0, it is during RB (in BB1 and BB2). , RB), the number of ATs and AT additional games described later will not be won. However, even during RB, the number of determination values of the AT lottery target combination may be set to 4 or more, and the number of AT and AT additional games may be won. As such a configuration, for example, in an RB controlled by winning a special role in which there is no difference in the probability of winning in the internal lottery according to the set value (1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. The number of determined values of the AT lottery target combination may be 4 or more, and the AT and the number of additional games of AT may be won. Further, in the RB controlled by the winning of a special combination in which the probability of winning in the internal lottery is different according to the set value (1 to 6) of the slot machine 1, the determination of the AT lottery target combination is made. The number of values may be 4 or more, and the number of ATs and AT additional games may be won.

As shown in FIG. 10, there is no setting difference between the lottery target combinations related to the small combination and the special combination and related to the AT control, and the slot machine 1 Winning by internal lottery with the same probability regardless of the set value (1 to 6) of.

Of the lottery target roles related to small and special roles, cherry + AT, watermelon + AT, RB + cherry + AT, RB + watermelon + AT, BB1 + cherry + AT, BB1 + watermelon + AT, BB2 + cherry + AT, BB2 + watermelon + AT are the targets of the AT lottery. .. When these lottery target combinations are won without being controlled by the AT, it means that the AT has been won. When these lottery target combinations are won while being controlled by the AT, the additional number of games remaining in the AT is won. On the other hand, when the lottery target combination related to the control of the AT is won, which is the lottery target combination related to other small roles and special roles, the AT is not won (non-winning).

Of the lottery target roles related to small and special roles, push order bells 1 to 6 are navigation targets, and when these lottery target roles are won while being controlled by the AT, navigation notification is performed. .. On the other hand, when the lottery target combination related to the other small combination and the special combination and related to the AT control is won, the navigation notification is not performed regardless of whether or not the AT is controlled.

In the inside and RB (including RB, RB in BB1 and RB in BB2), special roles, special roles + AT, special roles + general roles are not subject to the internal lottery.

As shown in FIG. 11, the lottery target roles related to the small role and the special role and not related to the AT control include bell, RB, BB1, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + special replay. Is done. Each of these lottery target roles includes one or more small roles, special roles, and replaying roles as winning roles, and when the lottery target roles related to the small roles and special roles are won in the internal lottery, When a small role wins a prize, the number of medals corresponding to the small role is paid out, and when a special role wins as a prize, it is controlled to a special state according to the special role, and a special replay as a prize. When a game wins, a replay game (replay game) is given, and when none of the winning combinations wins, it is lost.

In RT0-3, the number of judgment values of 4 or more is set for bell, RB, BB1, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + special replay among the lottery target roles related to small and special roles. .. In RB, the number of determination values of 4 or more is set for the bell, and the number of determination values is set to 0 for RB, BB1, BB1 + special replay, and BB2, BB2 + special replay.

As shown in FIG. 11, for the lottery target combinations related to the small combination and the special combination and not related to the AT control, the setting difference is provided for each of the lottery target combinations, and the slot machine 1 has a setting difference. Win an internal lottery with different probabilities depending on the set value (1-6).

Neither of the lottery target roles related to the small role and the special role and not related to the AT control is the AT lottery target role. When these lottery target combinations are won, the AT and the number of additional games are out of order.

Neither of the lottery target roles related to the AT control, which are the lottery target roles related to the small role and the special role, are subject to navigation. When these lottery target combinations are won, the navigation notification is not performed regardless of whether or not they are controlled by the AT.

[About game status]
Next, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 and the outline of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state (RT1 to 4, inside, RB (including RB in BB1, RB in BB2, RB winning RB)) controlled by the main control unit 41. Is. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

In the present embodiment, in the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, and special roles (RB, BB1, BB2) are carried over as normal gaming states, and a bonus is given as a special state. (RB, RB in BB1, RB in BB2) is included, and is controlled to any one of the gaming states.

RT0 shifts at the end of the bonuses (BB1, RB). Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT2, RT0 shifts to RT1 when a predetermined specific symbol stops on the winning line LN, or when SB wins a prize, or by winning a special role. It ends by moving to the inside. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification.

In RT1, at RT0, a predetermined specific symbol stops on the winning line LN, or SB wins, and at RT2 and RT3, a predetermined specific symbol stops on the winning line LN, or RT1 transition again. It shifts when the game and SB win a prize. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT1, RT1 ends when the RT2 transition re-game wins a prize to shift to RT2, or when a special role is won, the RT1 shifts to the inside. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification.

RT2 shifts when the RT2 transition re-game wins in RT1. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT2, RT2 shifts to RT1 when a predetermined specific symbol stops on the winning line LN, or shifts to RT3 when the RT3 transition re-game wins. , The special role is won and it ends when it moves to the inside. In RT2, the payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100% at least when the stop operations are performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification.

RT3 shifts when the RT3 transition re-game wins in RT2. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 shifts to RT1 when a predetermined specific symbol stops on the winning line LN, or when the RT1 transition re-game or SB wins a prize, or a special role. Wins and moves to the inside to finish. The medal payout rate per game exceeds 100% at least when the stop operations are performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification.

A state controlled by an AT (also referred to as AT) in which navigation notification is executed during RT2 or RT3 is also referred to as an ART state. In RT2 and RT3, the probability of winning the re-game combination is higher than in RT1, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification during AT, so the medal payout rate exceeds 100%. This is an advantageous state for the player as compared with the RT1 state in which the payout rate is less than 100%.

Inside, RT0-3 will be transferred by winning special roles (RB, BB1, BB2). In the inside, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the special role that triggered the transition to the inside wins a prize and shifts to a bonus (RB, RB in BB1, RB in BB2). It ends with. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification.

RB (RB) shifts inside by winning RB. The RB ends when 12 games are digested or a small role is won 6 times. Further, in the RB, the special role and the replaying role are excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that of RT0 to 3 and is high (about 1 / 1.0), and per game. The medal payout rate exceeds 100%.

As shown in FIG. 13, BB1 and BB2 (RB) are transferred inside by winning a prize of BB1 and BB2. BB1 and BB2 end when the total number of medals paid out during BB1 and BB2 exceeds the specified number (316 in this embodiment) regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB1 and BB2. .. Further, in BB1 and BB2, the above-mentioned RB is always controlled, and in the RB in BB1 and BB2, the special combination and the re-game combination are excluded from the internal lottery. It has a higher probability (about 1 / 1.0) than RT0 to 3, and the medal payout rate per game exceeds 100%.

Among the bonuses (RB, BB1, BB2) in RT0 to 3, the inside, the bonus (RB, BB1, BB2) has the highest medal payout rate per game, and is the most advantageous gaming state. Further, among RTs 0 to 3, RTs 2 and 3 have a higher probability of winning the re-game combination, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT0 and 1, which is higher than that of RT0 and 1. It can be said that it is in an advantageous state for. Further, among RT2, 3 and the inside, RT2, 3 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than the inside in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of the inside.

[Combination of symbols that stop on the winning line LN]
Next, a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line LN of the reel according to the type of the lottery target combination and the stop order of the internal lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. 14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining a symbol combination that is stopped according to the stop operation mode by the lottery target combination.

As shown in FIG. 14, when RT2 transition replays 1 to 6 are won as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. The RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 include at least the RT2 transition re-game combination and the normal re-game combination as winning combinations. The RT2 transition replay combination includes a replay combination in which a replay game is given by winning a prize, and a transition combination in which the game state is transferred to RT2. A normal replaying role is a replaying role in which a replay game is only given by winning a prize.

For example, when the RT2 transition re-game 1 is won, the stop operation is performed in the left middle right stop order (the left reel as the first stop, the middle reel as the second stop, and the right reel as the third stop). When this is done, the combination of symbols constituting the RT2 transition replay combination stops on the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order of the left, middle, and right, the combination of symbols constituting the normal replay combination is stopped on the winning line LN. Even when the RT2 transition re-games 2 to 6 are won, the stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop order determined in advance according to the type of the RT2 transition re-games 2 to 6 as in the case where the RT2 transition re-game 1 is won. When is performed, the combination of symbols constituting the RT2 transition replay combination is stopped on the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the predetermined stop order, the combination of symbols constituting the normal replay combination is stopped on the winning line LN.

As a result, when the RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won in RT1, the RT2 transition re-game combination is won by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is unknown, the type is intentionally used. It is not possible to select the stop order according to. If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the RT2 transition replay combination. If the stop order does not match, the normal replay combination wins and RT1 is maintained.

When RT1 transition replays 1 to 6 are won as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. The RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 include at least the RT1 transition re-game combination and the normal re-game combination as winning combinations. The RT1 transition replaying combination is a replaying combination in which a replay game is given by winning a prize, and a transitioning combination in which the game state is transferred to RT1. A normal replaying role is a replaying role in which a replay game is only given by winning a prize.

When the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop order determined in advance according to the type of the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6, the symbols constituting the normal re-game combination. The combination of is stopped on the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the predetermined stop order, the combination of symbols constituting the RT1 transition replay combination is stopped on the winning line LN.

As a result, when the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won in RT2 and RT3, the normal re-game combination is won by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, it is intentionally the same. It is not possible to select the stop order according to the type. If the stop order is the same, it is possible to avoid shifting to RT1 by winning a normal replay combination. If the stop order does not match, the RT1 transition re-game combination wins and is transferred to RT1.

When the RT3 transition re-game is won as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery, the combination of symbols to be stopped does not differ depending on the type and the stop order. The RT3 transition re-game includes at least the RT3 transition re-game as a winning combination, and the RT3 transition re-game is a re-game in which a replay game is given by winning a prize and the game state is changed to RT3. It is a transition role to be migrated.

When the RT3 transition re-game is won, the combination of symbols constituting the RT3 transition re-game combination stops on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order. As a result, when the RT3 transition re-game is won in RT2, the RT3 transition re-game wins a prize regardless of the stop order, and the RT3 transition re-game wins the prize, so that the RT3 shifts to RT3.

When the advantageous state transition replays 1 and 2 are won as the lottery target combination in the internal lottery, the combination of symbols to be stopped does not differ depending on the type and the order of stop. The advantageous state transition re-game 1 includes at least the advantageous state transition re-game combination 1 as a winning combination, and the advantageous state transition re-game combination 1 is a re-game combination in which a replay game is given by winning a prize. It is a transitional role that shifts to an advantageous state (AT state) together with. The advantageous state transition re-game 2 includes at least the advantageous state transition re-game combination 2 as a winning combination, and the advantageous state transition re-game combination 2 is a re-game combination in which a replay game is given by winning a prize. It is a transitional role that shifts to an advantageous state (AT state) together with.

When the advantageous state transition re-games 1 and 2 are won, the combination of the symbols constituting the winning advantageous state transition re-games 1 and 2 is stopped on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order. As a result, when the advantageous state transition re-games 1 and 2 are won in RTs 1 to 3, the advantageous state transition re-game combination wins regardless of the order of stop, and the advantageous state transition re-game combination wins, so that the advantageous state shifts to the advantageous state. It will be migrated.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won as the lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. The push order bells 1 to 6 include at least a bell and a special small winning combination as winning combinations, and the bell is a small winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In addition, the special small winning combination is a small winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out, which is smaller than that at the time of winning the bell.

For example, when the push order bell 1 is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left, middle, and right, the combination of symbols constituting the bell is stopped on the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order of left, middle, and right, the combination of symbols constituting the special small winning combination or the combination of specific symbols without medals is stopped on the winning line LN. .. Further, even when the push order bells 2 to 6 are won, the stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop order predetermined according to the type of the push order bells 2 to 6, as in the case where the push order bell 1 is won. If so, the combination of symbols constituting the bell stops on the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the predetermined stop order, the combination of symbols constituting the special small winning combination or the combination of specific symbols without medals is stopped on the winning line LN.

Therefore, when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the push order bells 1 to 6 are operated in the stop order according to the type. In RT2 and RT3, since the specific symbol stops when the stop order does not match, if the stop order does not match, the process shifts to RT1 at a constant rate.

When SB is won as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery, the specific symbols constituting the SB winning priority are prioritized and stopped at the winning line LN regardless of the stop order. Therefore, in RTs 0 to 3, when the SB is won, the stop operation is performed at the timing when the specific symbol can be stopped, so that the specific symbol constituting the SB winning is stopped and shifts to RT1.

When RB1 + cherry, BB1 + cherry, and BB2 + cherry are won as the lottery target roles in the internal lottery, the constituent symbols of the cherries are given priority and stopped at the winning line LN regardless of the order of stop. In addition, when RB1 + watermelon, BB1 + watermelon, and BB2 + watermelon are won as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, the constituent symbols of the watermelon are given priority and stopped at the winning line LN regardless of the stop order. As a result, when these special roles + small roles are won, the stop operation is performed at the timing when the constituent symbols of the small combination can be stopped, so that the constituent symbols of the small combination are stopped and the winning special role is It will be carried over to the next game or later (it will move inside). In addition, the constituent symbols of the winning special combination are stopped by performing the stop operation at the timing when the constituent symbols of the small winning combination cannot be stopped and at the timing when the constituent symbols of the winning special combination can be stopped. , Move to bonus.

If BB1 + special re-game and BB2 + special re-game are won as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, the constituent symbols of the special re-game are given priority and stopped at the winning line LN regardless of the order of stop. As a result, when these special roles + special re-games are won, the constituent symbols of the special re-games are stopped, and the winning special roles are carried over to the next game or later (shifted to the inside).

[About AT]
When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination (notification target combination) according to the game state. The notification target combinations according to the game state are RT2 transition replays 1 to 6 and push order bells 1 to 6 when RT1 is set, and RT1 shift regames 1 to 6 and push order bells 1 to 6 when RT2 is set. Is. The navigation notification is to notify the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number so that the player can identify it by changing the lighting mode of the navigation display 12A. Further, the main control unit 41 issues a push order command, a first internal winning command, and a second internal winning command to the sub control unit 91, which can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number. Send. The sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect using a liquid crystal display 51 or the like. In addition, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions such as winning a special role and shifting to the inside even in a normal state not during AT, and causes the sub control unit 91 to perform navigation notification. The navigation effect may be executed.

In the navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is displayed by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. Notify by the output of. For example, when notifying the stop order of left middle right, a stop switch 8L such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left middle right!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). Is output. Further, when notifying the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1-" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is output. To do. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and may be executed by using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, or the like.

In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the RT2 transition re-game wins is identifiable. Further, when any one of the push order bells 1 to 6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the bell wins is identifiablely notified. Further, also in RT2, when any one of RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 is won in RT3, the stop order in which the normal re-game wins is identifiablely notified. Further, when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won in both RT2 and RT3, the stop order in which the bells win is identifiablely notified. In addition, when the SB is elected, the fact that the SB is elected is identifiablely notified.

In this way, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. Therefore, the player can intentionally win the RT2 transition re-game in RT1 and shift to RT2, or win the bell by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect. In RTs 2 and 3, it is possible to avoid winning the RT1 transition replay by winning the normal replay, winning the bell, avoiding the stoppage of the specific symbol, and avoiding the SB winning.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the AT by an internal lottery. Then, when the AT is won by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the AT after a precursory period. The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when starting the control of the AT. Then, the AT flag is reset when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0. In RT1, the state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT2 is also called a preparation state. In the ready state, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification when the target combination is won. At this time, in RT1, the navigation notification is applied when the RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won, and the stop order for winning the RT2 transition re-game when the RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won is notified by the navigation notification. Therefore, it is possible to win the RT2 transition re-game and shift from RT1 to RT2 by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. In addition, in the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won, so it is possible to surely win medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. It becomes.

The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the RT2 transition replay wins a prize in RT1 and shifts to RT2. In the present embodiment, when shifting to RT2 during AT, it shifts to the ART state, which is an advantageous state for the player. With the end of the preparation state, the main control unit 41 sets a predetermined number of games as the number of remaining games of the AT assigned to the RAM 41c, and starts counting the number of remaining games of the AT. Even after shifting to RT2, the stop order for winning the bells will be notified when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won, so it is possible to reliably win medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid stopping the specific symbol and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, after shifting to RT2, the stop order for winning the normal re-game is notified when the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, the RT1 transition re-game It is possible to wait until the RT3 transition combination is won, and to win the RT3 transition combination to transfer to RT3 while avoiding the prize. It is possible to avoid shifting to RT1, and since it is notified that the SB has won when the SB is won, it is possible to avoid winning the SB and avoid shifting to RT1.

After the start of AT, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the control of AT is terminated. Along with this, the navigation notification will not be executed, so it is possible to avoid stopping the specific symbol when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won, and to avoid winning the RT1 transition regame when the RT1 transition regames 1 to 6 are won. It becomes impossible, and the control of a series of ATs is terminated by shifting to RT1 by stopping the specific symbol or winning the RT1 transition re-game. If the additional number of AT remaining games is won in the internal lottery after the start of AT and before the number of remaining games becomes 0, the number of winning games is added to the number of remaining AT games.

If the special combination is won after the start of the AT and before the number of remaining games becomes 0, the AT is interrupted by the end of RT1, and the counting of the number of AT games is also interrupted accordingly. If a special role is won during AT and the AT is interrupted, then the winning special role is won and the corresponding bonus is controlled, and the specific symbol stops at RT0, which shifts after the bonus ends, to RT1. At the time of the transition, the control of the AT is restarted, and along with this, the count of the remaining games of the AT is restarted by shifting to RT2 again after the preparation state. In the present embodiment, the start effect is executed even when the bonus shifts to the bonus during AT and the ART state shifts again after the bonus ends. It should be noted that the start effect may not be executed when the bonus shifts to the bonus during AT and then shifts to the ART state (AT and controlled by RT2 or RT3) again after the bonus ends.

Further, when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won during AT, the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order in which the bell wins by the navigation notification, and ignores the notified stop order to perform the stop operation. In some cases, the bell wins and RT2 and 3 are maintained, but in some cases, the specific symbol stops and shifts to RT1. Further, if the stop operation is performed while ignoring the notified stop order at the time of winning the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6, the RT1 transition re-game wins and shifts to RT1. If the game shifts from RT2, 3 to RT1 during AT, the AT continues, and the number of remaining games of AT is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and the RT2 transition replay 11 in RT1 is the same as in the prepared state. It is possible to notify the stop order of winning the RT1 transition re-game at the time of winning of ~ 6 by the navigation notification, and to win the RT1 transition re-game and shift from RT1 to RT2 by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. It is possible.

[Navigation notification executed by the main control unit 41]
Next, a notification mode by navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment using the navigation display 12A will be described with reference to FIG.

By setting the navigation notification display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the navigation display 12A, the main control unit 41 can display the navigation number on the navigation display 12A and perform the navigation notification. Further, the main control unit 41 can display information that can identify a highly important error on the navigation display 12A. Importance is set based on predetermined criteria, and is defined based on criteria such as safety, the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent activities, the viewpoint of alerting players, and the viewpoint of store management. , It is set by the manufacturer of the game machine.

The lighting mode data to be displayed on the navigation display 12A defined for each content to be displayed is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41 as a lighting mode data table for the navigation display 12A. Further, in the lighting mode data table, a number is assigned in advance for each lighting mode data, and one number is set so as to correspond to one lighting mode data. When setting the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the navigation display 12A, the main control unit 41 causes the corresponding display to display in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c provided corresponding to each digit (one character). By setting the number corresponding to the display content and executing the display data storage process, it is possible to display the predetermined content on the navigation display 12A by the lighting mode data corresponding to the number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Is. As a result, the common lighting mode data can be used by designating the number corresponding to the lighting mode data stored in the lighting mode data table in both the navigation notification and the error notification. It is possible to display a predetermined display content on the navigation display 12A.

In the display data storage process, the number of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to, the lighting mode data corresponding to the number is specified from the lighting mode data table for the navigation display 12A, and the specified lighting mode data is displayed as a navigation notification. The data and error display data are stored in the output buffer of the display corresponding to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. As a result, each segment of the corresponding display is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the output buffer, so that the predetermined display content is displayed on the navigation display 12A. .. The main control unit 41 stores the data for specifying the lighting mode (lighting or extinguishing) of each segment of the display in the output buffer of the corresponding display, so that the display data storage process is not executed. The lighting mode data may be stored directly in the output buffer of the display, and the display may be displayed based on the lighting mode data. As a result, even if the lighting mode is not set in the lighting mode data table, it can be displayed on the navigation display 12A.

As shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 41 outputs the navigation notification display data as the navigation notification display data when the navigation number is the standard pressing order number “0” when the navigation notification display data is set and the navigation notification is not performed. Set the initial value of the buffer. That is, the navigation display 12A is controlled to be hidden by initializing the output buffer of the navigation display 12A and setting all the first to seventh segments of the two display units to the off state. Here, hereinafter, controlling the navigation display 12A to be hidden is also referred to as "clearing the display of the navigation display 12A". In addition, the navigation number is any of the navigation numbers "1" to "9" other than the standard pressing order, and when the navigation notification is performed, each segment of the navigation display 12A is lit so as to display the number of the navigation number. By setting the navigation notification display data in which the other segments are turned off in the output buffer, the navigation number is controlled to be displayed on the navigation display 12A. In addition, when the special role has been won and the implementation conditions (in this embodiment, it is established when a predetermined number (for example, 5 games) are played after the special role is won), the special role is special. When the navigation notification display data including the navigation number suggesting the design according to the role is selected, each segment of the navigation display 12A is turned on and the other segments are turned off so that the number of the navigation number is displayed. By setting the navigation notification display data to be in the state in the output buffer, the navigation number is controlled to be displayed on the navigation display 12A.

For each stop order (left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left, left first stop, middle first stop, right first stop), the combination of lighting segments is By being different, the navigation number is identifiable from the combination of the lit segments. As a result, as the navigation notification, the stop order that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result can be notified using the navigation display 12A. In addition, if the special role has been won and the implementation conditions have been met, the navigation number suggests a pattern (blue 7, red 7, white 7, BAR) according to the winning special role. ("10" to "13") are recognizable. As a result, a predetermined symbol is suggested as the timing of the stop operation that is advantageous for the player, and the timing of the stop operation that can win a special role as the navigation notification is determined by using the navigation display 12A. It can be notified.

[Navigation effect executed by sub-control unit 91]
Next, the navigation effect executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub control unit 91 produces a navigation effect when it is specified that the navigation notification is being performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command. I do. When the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the winning of the notification target combination is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than "0" based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the push order advantageous to the player is other than the standard push order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image showing the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command. To display.

Further, when it is specified that the special role has been won based on the first internal winning command as an effect suggesting the winning of the special role in the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 then performs the above-mentioned special role. When the predetermined number of games (5 games in this embodiment) for which the conditions for implementing the navigation notification are satisfied have passed, a definite notification (special role on the liquid crystal display 51) is notified that the special role has been won in the internal lottery. Displays a message, an image, etc. indicating that the player has won). After the definite notification is performed, that is, after the execution condition of the special role navigation notification is satisfied, when the navigation number specified based on the push order command suggests a predetermined symbol of the special role, By performing a stop operation at the timing when a predetermined symbol can be stopped at the winning line LN according to the navigation number, a special role winning promotion effect for promoting the winning of a special role (for example, a predetermined specified based on the navigation number). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 that displays the image of the design of the above). In this way, the sub-control unit 91 plays a predetermined number of games after the special combination is won based on the first internal winning command, and the execution condition of the special combination navigation notification is established on the main control unit 41 side. Since the final control notification is performed when it is determined that the special role has been performed, the main control unit 41 includes a navigation number suggesting a symbol capable of winning the special role after the execution condition of the special role navigation notification is satisfied. By transmitting the push order command, the sub-control unit 91 can be made to perform the special role winning promotion effect based on the navigation number after the confirmation notification is performed.

As a navigation effect, in addition to the stop order image, an image suggesting a winning combination may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won as the notification target combination, the possibility of winning the bell may be suggested by displaying the image of the "bell". If the RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 and the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won, a prize can be won based on the game state on the main control unit 41 side specified based on the game state command or the like. Identify the type of re-game combination group (any of RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 and RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6), and the combination included in the specified re-game combination (for example, RT2 transition re-game 1). In ~ 6, the RT2 transition re-game, and in RT1 transition re-games 1-6, the normal re-game) may be produced to suggest the possibility of winning a role advantageous to the player.

[Display mode of the number of medals paid out]
The main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to notify the number of medals to be paid out when a small winning combination is won. A mode for displaying the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a mode of notifying the number of payouts. Similar to the navigation display 12A, the lighting mode data to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 defined for each content to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is one digit at a time in a predetermined area of ROM 41b of the main control unit 41. The lighting mode data table for the game auxiliary display 12 is stored.

As shown in FIG. 17, the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, and the payout number display data for lighting each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is set in the output buffer so as to display the payout number of medals. By doing so, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals to be paid out. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R are turned on, while the first to seventh segments of the display 12L are turned off.

[About error notification]
An error notification will be described with reference to FIG. 18 when an error is detected and an error is notified at the timing of ending the process in the game in which the error is detected (for example, when an error occurs while the reel 2 is rotating). Is notified of the error that occurred after the third stop operation was performed). FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A as a notification unit controlled by the main control unit 41 by error notification. When the main control unit 41 detects an error during the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 sets a predetermined error code according to the type of the error in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and an error including an error code set in the RAM 41c. The display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. Further, depending on the type of error that has occurred, the error display data is also set in the output buffer of the navigation display 12A.

FIG. 18 shows the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12, the error content, the error cancellation condition, and the display mode of the navigation display for each type of error. The error includes a RAM abnormality error, a payout error, a fill error, and a full tank error, includes payout errors 1 to 3 as payout errors, and fills errors 1 to 3 as fillout errors.

The RAM abnormality error is an error determined when an abnormality such as the data in the RAM 41c does not match the data before the power failure is detected when the power failure occurs and the system is restarted. A RAM abnormality error may occur when a fraudster, a clerk, or the like illegally accesses the main control unit 41 and performs fraudulent acts such as falsifying the stored information of the RAM 41c.

The payout error 1 is an error determined when the hopper tank 34a is empty, such as when it is detected that medals are not stored in the hopper tank 34a. A payout error 1 may occur when a player illegally takes out a medal in the hopper tank 34a. The payout error 2 is an error determined when medals are jammed between the hopper tank 34a and the medal payout outlet 9, such as when it is detected that the medals paid out are jammed in the hopper tank 34a. The payout error 2 may occur when the player commits a fraudulent act such as inserting a foreign object other than a medal into the slot machine 1. The payout error 3 is an error detected when a medal is paid out (a medal is paid out from the hopper tank 34a to the medal payout outlet 9) at a timing different from the regular timing. Here, the regular timing is the timing at which the payout process is executed. The payout error 3 is an error that can occur when a player (cheating person) attempts to illegally take out a medal from the medal payout exit in some way, and occurs when there is a possibility that cheating has been performed. there's a possibility that.

The insertion error 1 is an error determined when it is detected that medals are retained in the medal selector 29, such as a medal being jammed in the medal selector 29. When the player commits a fraudulent act of inserting a foreign object into the slot machine 1, the regular medal inserted together with the foreign object may be clogged in the medal selector 29, and the insertion error 1 may occur. The insertion error 2 is an error detected when a medal in the medal selector 29 is passed at a timing different from the normal timing (when a medal is inserted into the hopper tank 34a from the medal insertion unit 4). Here, the regular timing means that there is a vacancy in the credit (for example, the number of medals credited is less than 50) or the number of bets has not reached the maximum value (for example, the number of bets is 3). The number of sheets is less than one), and the reel is not rotating. Normally, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 at a timing different from the regular timing, the flow path on the medal payout outlet 9 side is selected by the flow path switching solenoid 30 as the flow path of the medal. Therefore, the medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 without entering the hopper tank 34a. That is, when the medal flows down from the medal insertion unit 4 in the direction of the hopper tank 34a and the insertion error 2 occurs at a timing different from the regular timing, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent activity has been performed by the fraudster. There is. The insertion error 3 is an error that occurs when the medal passes through the flow path from the medal insertion unit 4 to the hopper tank 34a in a route different from the normal passage order. For example, the insertion error 3 is an error that occurs when a backflow of medals occurs, and when the insertion error 3 occurs, there is a possibility that a fraudulent act has been performed.

The full tank error is an error determined when the full tank sensor 35a detects that the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state. When a full tank error occurs, medals may overflow from the overflow tank 35, causing a safety problem such as spilling medals inside the slot machine 1. Moreover, the full tank error is not an error caused by the cheating of the player.

These errors are notified by displaying the error code set for each type of error on the game auxiliary display 12. In addition to the game auxiliary display 12, the navigation display 12A is used for the highly important errors that may have occurred due to fraudulent acts that earn profits by fraudulent methods. Is also notified by displaying information indicating the occurrence of an error. In addition, among the errors that may have occurred due to fraudulent activity, the game assistance display is used for RAM error errors that are of particular importance and are not cleared until a new setting value is set. The same "E8" as the content displayed on the device 12 is also displayed on the navigation display 12A. Among the errors that may have occurred due to fraudulent activity, the error that is canceled by the reset operation is displayed on the navigation display 12A regardless of the content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. "E" is displayed. Further, an error of low importance is notified by displaying an error code on the game auxiliary display 12, and the display of the navigation display 12A does not change.

In this way, when a high-importance error occurs, the navigation display 12A is used to notify the occurrence of the error, but when a low-importance full tank error occurs, the navigation display 12A is used to cause an error. The occurrence is not notified. Therefore, the error can be notified according to the importance, and the error can be notified preferably. In addition, since errors of high importance are notified using two indicators (navigation indicator 12A and game auxiliary indicator 12), the player and the clerk are notified as compared with the case of notifying using one indicator. Can attract the attention of.

In addition, when notifying a RAM abnormality error of high importance, the occurrence of the error is notified by displaying "E8" on both the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12, so that the occurrence of the abnormality can be known. It can be easily notified.

Further, when the game auxiliary display 12 is used to notify a less important full tank error, the display mode of the navigation display 12A does not change. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the error from becoming difficult to understand due to the display mode of the navigation display 12A changing to a mode unrelated to the error or the display being cleared, and the game auxiliary display. Attention can be paid to the 12 notification modes. Further, when a full tank error occurs, the notification mode of the navigation display 12A is not changed. Therefore, when a full tank error occurs, what should be done with the notification mode of the navigation display 12A after the abnormality is cleared? There is no need for processing to make a judgment. Further, when a payout error and an input error occur, "E" is displayed in common with the navigation display 12A. Therefore, it is not necessary to determine which notification mode is used. Specifically, when an error other than a full tank error and a RAM abnormality error occurs, "E" is displayed on the navigation display 12A. Since it is determined, the processing load can be reduced.

As described above, the importance of the error is determined in advance by a predetermined standard. Importance is defined based on various criteria such as standards from the viewpoint of safety, standards from the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent activities, standards from the viewpoint of alerting players, and standards from the viewpoint of store management. Set by the manufacturer of. For example, an error related to alerting a player, an error related to prevention of fraudulent activity to obtain profit by an illegal method, and an error related to safety are set in order of importance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine. The type of error is an example, and other errors such as not reaching a predetermined rotation speed when the reel is rotating may be displayed. Further, the importance of the error is also an example, and the importance may be determined by a predetermined standard. Further, in the present embodiment, the importance of the error is divided into three stages, but it may be divided into two stages or less, or four or more stages. In addition, the importance may be divided according to the type of error.

As shown in FIG. 18, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 lights each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code. By setting the error display data that turns off the other segments in the output buffer, the error code set for each type of error is controlled to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A. .. Here, the game auxiliary display 12 displays an error code that can identify the type of detected error. In the game auxiliary display 12, by lighting the first, second, fourth, fifth, and seventh segments of the display 12L, the character "E" is displayed, and the number of the error code in the segment of the display 12R is supported. Turn on the segment to be used. Further, also on the navigation display 12A, at least the character "E" is displayed when an error notification is given. As a result, when displaying the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A, the alphabetic character "E" that is not displayed in the navigation notification or the payout number display is displayed, so that the error code is notified. It is possible to make the lighting mode different from that of the navigation notification and the notification of the number of payout medals. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game auxiliary display 12 from being misidentified as to whether the error notification is being performed or the number of medals to be paid out is being notified. Further, also in the navigation display 12A, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the navigation notification is being performed or the error notification is being performed.

The error notification displays the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A by initializing the output buffer when a predetermined error release condition (see FIG. 18) is satisfied. Is cleared. Regarding the navigation display 12A, the display of the navigation display 12A may be cleared when the error canceling condition is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the navigation display 12A is notified of the error. By doing so, it is not necessary to determine whether or not an error has been notified using the navigation display 12A, and the processing load of the main control unit 41 can be reduced. It should be noted that the navigation display 12A may be used to determine whether or not an error has been notified, and the display of the navigation display 12A may be cleared only when the error has been notified.

[Display switching timing during AT]
The display switching timings of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A during AT will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 22 separately for when an error does not occur and when an error occurs. The rectangular drawing in which the character image of the remaining 35G is displayed shows the liquid crystal display 51, and the three rectangles drawn below it represent the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R from the left. .. Further, the downward arrow shown at the position corresponding to the see-through window in the figure indicates that the reel is rotating. In addition, the character "bell" shown in the portion corresponding to the perspective window indicates that the bell symbol is stopped at the winning line LN. Further, the "remaining 35G" displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 indicates the number of remaining AT games. Further, "2, 1, 3" displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 indicates the stop order, and the stop switch 8 is operated in the order of the middle stop switch 8C, the left stop switch 8L, and the right stop switch 8R. Shown. 19 to 22 show an effect when the number of AT games is 35 games remaining, the push order bell in which 9 payouts occur is won, and the bell wins a prize. In addition, the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) corresponding to the winning push order bell is "middle left and right", and the navigation number is "3".

A case where an error does not occur will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is an effect drawing for explaining an effect using the effect screen, the navigation display 12A, and the game auxiliary display 12 executed during one game during AT, and is a production drawing when no error occurs. It is a production drawing. In FIG. 19A, an internal lottery is performed at the timing when the start switch 7 is pressed, the push order bell is won, and the operation procedure corresponding to the winning push order bell is performed by the liquid crystal display 51 and the navigation display 12A. Be notified. At this time, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is cleared. Next, as shown in FIG. 19B, the display of the navigation display 12A is cleared at the timing when the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is pressed. Further, the stop control is executed at the timing when the stop switch 8 is pressed, the bells are aligned on the winning line, and the bells are won.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the player's hand is released from the stop switch 8 for the third stop operation (timing when the third stop operation is released), the number of medals paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 "9" is displayed as. As shown in FIG. 19D, the number of medals to be paid out displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is an operation related to the setting of the number of bets (operation to the MAXBET switch 6), which is an operation related to the start of the game. Cleared at the timing. As shown in FIG. 19 (E), at the timing when the start switch 7 is operated, the navigation notification and the navigation effect according to the winning lottery target combination are executed in the same manner as in FIG. 19 (A).

In this way, since the update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A is the timing when the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation in which the navigation notification information is no longer needed is pressed, unnecessary information can be notified. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused, and the navigation notification notified by the navigation display 12A can be updated at a suitable timing. The timing of displaying the number of medals to be paid out, which is information related to winning, which is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, is the timing when the operation to the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation, which can determine whether or not a winning has occurred, is completed. Therefore, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 can be used as information related to winning at the timing when the player finishes the final operation in one game. As a result, the player can confirm the information regarding the winning at the timing when the final operation in one game is completed. Further, since the update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A and the update timing of the display of the game auxiliary display 12 are different, it is possible to make the player recognize that the information displayed on each display is different. it can. Further, the number of medals to be paid out displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is cleared at the timing when the operation related to the setting of the number of bets (operation to the MAXBET switch 6), which is an operation related to the start of the game, is performed. Therefore, it is easy to understand when the number of medals to be paid out displayed on the game assistance display 12 is the winning prize that occurred at the time of the game, and the information notified by the game assistance display 12 can be updated at a suitable timing.

The update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A is the timing when the stop switch 8 for the third stop operation is pressed, but the timing related to the operation for the stop switch 8 for the third stop operation, for example, stop. It may be the timing when the hand is released from the switch 8. That is, the display of the navigation display 12A is maintained while the stop switch 8 is pressed, and at the timing when the hand is released from the stop switch 8 (the timing when the output of the operation signal output by the operation to the stop switch 8 is stopped). The display of the navigation display 12A may be updated. Here, the operation means that the operation signal is detected when the main control unit 41 detects the operation signal output by the operation of the player in the predetermined operation unit and when the predetermined operation is started by the detection. This includes the time when the operation signal is no longer detected even after the operation signal has been generated. Further, the timing may be such that it is possible to determine whether or not a prize has been generated. For example, when the operation procedure is different from the operation procedure displayed on the navigation display 12A, the navigation display 12A is operated by a different procedure. You may clear the display of. Further, if the winning of the winning lottery target combination can be determined at the timing when the second stop operation is performed, it may be the timing when the second stop operation is performed. In addition, the method of displaying the number of medals to be paid out may be one in which the total value of the number of medals to be paid out is displayed at one time, or one in which the total value is displayed in order from 1 and the display is maintained by the total value. May be good. Alternatively, the total value may be displayed and subtracted by 1 so that 0 is finally displayed. In addition, "update the display of the display" means that the display is changed on the display, the state where the display is not displayed is changed to the state where the predetermined information is changed, and the state where the predetermined information is displayed. Includes changing from a state in which another notation is displayed, and changing from a state in which predetermined information is displayed to a state in which certain information is not displayed.

Next, when an error occurs, it will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. The effects in FIGS. 20 to 22 (A) to (C) are common to the effects in FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (C).

A production when a full tank error occurs at the timing when the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is operated and the medals are paid out will be described with reference to FIG. An error flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c at the timing when the full tank sensor 35a detects that the tank is full (when a full tank error occurs). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the error flag is set in the game end processing performed at the end of the game, and if it is set, controls the error state. The error state is a state in which the operation from the player is not accepted, and specifically, the operation to the operation means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8 is invalidated. An error command that can identify the error that has occurred is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Based on the sent error command, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the error information by using the liquid crystal display 51, and also notifies the information for instructing the action to be taken by the player. Specifically, as shown in (a) of FIG. 20 (F1), the character image "Please press the full tank error call button" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as shown in (d) of FIG. 20 (F1), the main control unit 41 displays "E4" on the game auxiliary display 12 as an error code capable of identifying a full tank error (see FIG. 18). At this time, as shown in (c) of FIG. 20 (F1), since the full tank error is unlikely to be an error caused by fraudulent activity, the display of the navigation display 12A does not change.

In addition, although the example in which the display of the navigation display 12A is already cleared at the timing when the error occurs has been described, when the navigation number is displayed on the navigation display 12A, the navigation display 12A will start the next game. In the case where the display is updated, the navigation number is still displayed on the navigation display 12A even when a full tank error occurs. By doing so, the operation procedure can be confirmed even while the error is notified. As for the full tank error, since the possibility of an error caused by fraudulent activity is low, the full tank error may be detected only at the end of the game or when the medal is paid out, and the full tank error is always detected. May be detected.

A production when the payout error 1 occurs at the timing when the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is operated and the medals are paid out will be described with reference to FIG. When the payout error 1 occurs, the error flag is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c at the timing when the payout error 1 occurs, as in the case where the full tank error occurs. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the error flag is set in the game end processing performed at the end of the game, and if it is set, controls the error state, and the sub control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal. The device 51 is used to notify the error information and the like. The difference from the case where the full tank error occurs is that the payout error 1 is an error that occurs when the medal in the hopper tank 34a is empty and the player may illegally acquire the medal in the hopper tank 34a. Therefore, the error is notified by using the navigation display 12A in addition to the game auxiliary display 12. Specifically, as shown in (c) of FIG. 21 (F1), "E" is displayed on the navigation display 12A.

The production when the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is operated, a power failure occurs at the timing when the medal is paid out, and a RAM abnormality error occurs when the power is restored from the power failure will be described with reference to FIG. To do. When a RAM error occurs, an error flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c at the timing when the error occurs, as in the case of a full tank error. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the error flag is set in the game end processing performed at the end of the game, and if it is set, controls the error state, and the sub control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal. The device 51 is used to notify the error information and the like. The difference from when a full tank error occurs is that when a RAM error occurs, there is a risk that the fraudster is cheating, and the error is not cleared until a new setting value is set. Therefore, in order to notify the player and the clerk that the error is of particularly high importance, the error code is displayed on the navigation display 12A in the same manner as the game auxiliary display 12.

In this way, by changing the display of the navigation display 12A according to the importance of the error, it is possible to suggest the importance of the error that has occurred to the player and the capacity. Specifically, if the display of the navigation display 12A does not change and an error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the player and the clerk recognize that an error of low importance has occurred. Can be done. When "E" is displayed on the navigation display 12A and an error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the player and the clerk may recognize that an error of moderate importance has occurred. it can. When an error code is displayed on both the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12, the player and the clerk can recognize that an error of high importance has occurred. Further, in this embodiment, the error code is displayed on both the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12 only when a RAM abnormality error in which the error cancellation method is different from other errors occurs. It was configured. With such a configuration, the capacity can recall the error clearing method by looking at the display contents of the two indicators.

Here, in this embodiment, an example in which an error occurs when the medal is paid out has been described, but if an error occurs while the reel is rotating, the third stop operation is performed and the medal An error notification is sent after executing the processing necessary for ending one game such as payout. That is, it is determined whether or not to give an error notification in the game end processing after the player has completed all the operations necessary for the progress of the game. At this time, when an error is notified using the navigation display 12A, the game auxiliary display 12, and two indicators, and the navigation number is displayed on the navigation display 12A, the timing for notifying the error is the game. Since the person has completed all the operations necessary for the progress of the game, the display of the navigation display 12A is updated to the error content when the information of the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is no longer needed. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding whether the notification regarding the navigation number or the notification regarding the error is performed.

[Internal winning command setting process]
Next, the control contents of the internal winning command setting process executed by the main control unit 41 to set the internal winning command based on the internal lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. The push order command described later can be set by the first internal win command and the second internal win command set by the internal winning command setting process, and by setting the push order command, the above-mentioned navigation notification and navigation effect can be set. Can be executed. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a special winning combination winning number, a transmitting winning number, and a navigation number in the first internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing winning numbers, transmission winning numbers, and navigation numbers of the small winning combination and the replaying combination in the second internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 25, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery target combination, and a lottery target combination that may be carried over, that is, a special combination in which a winning number for each type of special combination is set. The winning number table and the lottery target winning combination that is not carried over, that is, the general winning combination winning number table in which the winning numbers for each type of general winning combination are set are stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the special winning combination winning number table, "0" is assigned as the winning number when none of the special winning combination is won, that is, when the winning combination is out of order. "1" to "4" are assigned as winning numbers for BB1, BB2, RB, and SB. As shown in FIG. 24, in the general winning combination winning number table, "0" is assigned as the winning number when none of the general winning combination is won, that is, when the winning number is lost. "1" to "16" are assigned as the winning numbers of the lottery target roles related to the replay. "20" to "28" are assigned as winning numbers of the lottery target roles related to small roles. As described above, in the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table, the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

The main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process when the start operation is performed, and if any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning is determined. The winning number corresponding to the lottery target combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if none of the winning combinations are won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared after each game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the winning special role wins. It will be cleared.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, in the internal winning command setting process, first, in the internal lottery process, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is obtained. , The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of two bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores a MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is the first internal winning command in the first byte, and wins a special role in the EXT of the second byte. Store the number.

In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired in the internal lottery process (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. Winning obtained by sequentially determining whether or not there is (Sf5), whether or not it is less than 15 (Sf6), whether or not it is less than 22 (Sf7), and whether or not it is less than 28 (Sf8). It is determined which of the plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, when the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for transmission winning. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf12). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 2 in the step of Sf5 and less than 15 in the step of Sf6, that is, when the winning number is any of 2 to 14, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf11). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 15 in the step of Sf6 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 22 in the step of Sf7, that is, when the winning number is either 20 or 21, the winning number is assigned. The transmission winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf12). Further, if it is determined that the winning number is not less than 22 in the step of Sf7 and less than 28 in the step of Sf8, that is, if the winning number is any of 22 to 27, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 22 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in the step of Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 28, that is, if the winning number is 28, the winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmitting winning number (Sf12).

Then, after setting the transmission winning number of the general combination in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps of Sf9, Sf11, and Sf12, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number (Sf10). ). When the main control unit 41 stores the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the second internal winning command is the second internal winning command in the first byte, and serves as a general role in the EXT of the second byte. Stores the winning number for transmission.

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

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

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, when the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 15 to 21, 28), The winning number is set as the winning number for transmission, and the second internal winning command including the winning number for transmission is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 16 to 21, 28) is set in the internal winning, the command is used. The winning number by the internal lottery can be specified based on the included sending winning number.

On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 14), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 14) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the second predetermined range (2 to 14) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 14). It is possible to identify something.

If the winning number is within the third predetermined range (22 to 27), one winning number (22) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (22 to 27) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (22 to 27) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is within the third predetermined range (22 to 27). It is possible to identify something.

The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process are subsequently transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt processing (main). The Rukoto.

[Control content of push order command transmission processing]
Next, the control content of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a navigation number notified by the main control unit by navigation notification. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the push order command setting process performed by the main control unit.

In the present embodiment, a navigation number (0 to 9) capable of identifying the reel stop order by the navigation notification and a navigation number (10 to 13) capable of identifying a predetermined symbol suggested by the navigation notification are assigned in advance and a lottery is performed. Of the target combinations, the notification target combination is assigned a navigation number in advance for each type, and the navigation number table in which the navigation number for each type of the lottery target combination is set is stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 26, the navigation numbers are 0 indicating the standard push order (in this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop), the first stop is the left reel 2L, and the second stop is the middle reel. 2C, showing the stop order with the third stop as the right reel 2R 1, showing the stop order with the first stop as the left reel 2L, the second stop as the right reel 2R, and the third stop as the middle reel 2C 2, first The stop is the middle reel 2C, the second stop is the left reel 2L, the third stop is the right reel 2R 3. The first stop is the middle reel 2C, the second stop is the right reel 2R, and the third stop is the left. Reel 2L indicates stop order 4, 1st stop is right reel 2R, 2nd stop is left reel 2L, 3rd stop is middle reel 2C 5, 1st stop is right reel 2R, 1st 2 Stop is the middle reel 2C, the third stop is the left reel 2L 6, the stop order is the left reel 2L as the first stop, that is, the left first stop is shown 7, and the middle reel 2C is the first stop. The stop order to be performed, that is, 8 indicating the middle first stop, and the stop order in which the right reel 2R is the first stop, that is, 9 indicating the right first stop are set. In addition, as the navigation number, it suggests a stop operation at the timing when the symbol of red 7 can be stopped at the winning line LN10, and suggests a stop operation at the timing when the symbol of blue 7 can be stopped at the winning line LN11. 12 is set to suggest a stop operation at the timing when the symbol of White 7 can be stopped at the winning line LN, and 13 is set to suggest a stop operation at the timing when the symbol of BAR can be stopped at the winning line LN.

In the present embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop is applied as the standard push order specified by the navigation number 0, but the standard push order is disadvantageously advantageous for the player. Any other stop order may be used as long as it is a standard push order.

In the navigation number table, navigation numbers are set for each type of special role. As shown in FIG. 23, 10 is for BB1, 11 is for BB2, 12 is for RB, and 13 is for SB. It is set. If the special role is not won, 0 is set.

Further, in the navigation number table, as shown in FIG. 24, navigation numbers are set for each type of the notification target combination among the lottery target combinations, and the RT2 transition replay 1, RT1 transition replay 1, and push order are set. For bell 1, "1" is RT2 transition regame 2, RT1 transition regame 2, push order. For bell 2, "2" is RT2 transition regame 3, RT1 transition regame 3, push order bell 3. For "3", RT2 transition regame 4, RT1 transition regame 4, for push order bell 4, "4" is for RT2 transition regame 5, RT1 transition regame 5, and push order bell 5. , "5" is set for RT2 transition replay 6, RT1 transition replay 6, and push order bell 6. The navigation numbers are not set for the normal re-game, the RT3 transition re-game, the advantageous state transition re-games 1 and 2, the cherry, the watermelon, and the bell, which are not the notification target roles among the lottery target roles.

When the start operation is performed and when the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed, the main control unit 41 pushes according to the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The push order command setting process for setting the forward command in the command queue is executed, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, in the push order command setting process, first, in the internal lottery process, the winning numbers of the special combination and the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c are acquired (Sg1), and then the RAM 41c With reference to a predetermined flag indicating whether or not the navigation notification is being performed, which is set in the predetermined area of the above, the state in which the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT, it will be described later. It is determined whether or not the condition is from the time when the conditions for implementing the navigation notification of the special role are satisfied to the time when the special role wins a prize (Sg2). If it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is determined based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. (Sg5), and if the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is not determined, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmission navigation number (Sg6).

On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is performed, and when it is determined in the step of Sg5 that the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is confirmed, it is stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number table, the navigation numbers corresponding to the winning numbers of the special combination and the general combination acquired in the step of Sg1 are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmission navigation numbers.

At this time, if it is specified that RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 have been won based on the internal winning number, the combination of RT2 transition re-games is stopped at the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. Set the navigation number indicating the stop order to be performed as the transmission navigation number. Further, when it is specified that the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 have been won, the navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination of the normal re-games is stopped at the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. Is set as the navigation number for transmission.

In addition, when it is specified that the push order bells 1 to 6 are won based on the internal winning number, the stop order in which the combination of bells is stopped at the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination is set. Set the indicated navigation number as the transmission navigation number.

In addition, one of the special roles (BB1, BB2, RB, SB) is won based on the internal winning number, and the implementation conditions for the special role navigation notification (in this embodiment, after the special role is won, the predetermined game If it is specified that the number (for example, 5 games) has passed) and none of the small wins have been won (missing), the type of special win has been selected. Correspondingly, a navigation number (10 to 13) suggesting a symbol constituting the special combination is set as a transmission navigation number. The conditions for implementing the special role navigation notification may be triggered by the fact that the special role is elected.

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

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

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

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

Further, in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the push order command setting process is executed, so that, for example, the RT2 transition re-game 1 is won in a state where the game state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed. In this case, when none of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the RT2 transition replay and the normal replay can be stopped, but since it is not certain which combination will be stopped, the standard navigation The number (“0”) is set as the transmission navigation number, and the push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. Further, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, the RT2 transition re-game and the normal transition re-game can still be stopped, and it has not been determined which combination will be stopped, so it is standard as a transmission navigation number. A push order command including a navigation number ("0") is set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop and then the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, only the RT2 transition replay can be stopped by the subsequent stop of the right reel 2R, and the combination of stopping. Is confirmed, so even if the navigation notification is not performed, the navigation number ("1") that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player (the stop order that wins the RT2 transition re-game) is sent. It is set as a credit navigation number. Further, when a reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped in the first stop, the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, and then a reel other than the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop. Regardless of the order, only replays can be stopped normally, and the winning combination is fixed. Therefore, even if the navigation notification is not performed, the navigation number (navigation number) that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. "1") is set as the transmission navigation number.

Further, even when the RT2 transition re-games 2 to 6 are won in the state where the game state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed, the RT2 transition re-game is the same as when the RT2 transition re-game 1 is won. , When it is not certain which combination of the normal re-game is stopped, a push order command including the standard navigation number ("0") is set, and either the RT2 transition re-game or the normal re-game is stopped. When it is decided whether or not to do so, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order that is advantageous for the player is set.

Further, for example, when the game state is RT2, 3 and the navigation notification is not performed, the RT1 transition re-game 1 is won, and none of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, RT1 The transition re-game and the normal re-game can be stopped, but since it is not certain which combination will be stopped, the standard navigation number ("0") that cannot specify the stop order of the RT1 transition re-game is It is set as a transmission navigation number, and a push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, only the normal re-game can be stopped, and the winning combination is determined, which is advantageous for the player even in a state where the navigation notification is not performed. A navigation number (“1”) that can specify the stop order (the stop order in which the normal re-game is won) is set as the transmission navigation number. Further, when the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped as the first stop, it is determined that only the RT1 transition re-game is stopped, so that the navigation number (““ Stop order ”) that is advantageous to the player can be specified. 1 ”) is set as the transmission navigation number.

Further, even when the RT1 transition re-games 2 to 6 are won in a state where the game state is RT2, 3 and the navigation notification is not performed, the RT1 transition re-game 1 is transferred in the same manner as when the RT1 transition re-game 1 is won. When it is not certain whether the re-game or normal re-game will stop, a push order command including the standard navigation number ("0") is set, and either the RT1 transition re-game or the normal re-game combination is set. When it is decided whether or not to stop, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order that is advantageous for the player is set.

In addition, even if the push order bells 1 to 6 are won without the navigation notification being performed, either the bell or the special small role or the role of the special small role is the same as when the RT2 transition replay games 1 to 6 are won. When it is not certain whether the specific symbol will stop, a push order command including the standard navigation number ("0") is set, and when it is decided which combination or specific symbol will stop, it is advantageous for the player. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify a different stop order (stop order for winning a bell) is set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is elected in the state where the main control unit 41 is not controlling the AT, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order advantageous to the player at the timing for the player. A push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying an advantageous stop order is set and transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The timing at which the advantageous stop order is determined is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed in the three-choice combination (the combination in which there are three advantageous stop orders for the player), and the six-choice combination (game). In a combination in which there are six stop orders that are advantageous to the player, for example, RT2 transition replays 1 to 6, RT1 transition replays 1 to 6, and push order bells 1 to 6) of the present embodiment, the first stop operation is performed. Therefore, it is the timing when it is determined that the winning combination for the player does not stop, or the timing when the second stop operation is performed.

In addition, in the game after the special role has been won and the conditions for implementing the prescribed navigation notification have been met, the internal lottery result shows that none of the small roles have been won. In that case, a push order command including a navigation number ("10" to "13") suggesting a symbol constituting one special role that has been won is set.

[Winning judgment processing]
When all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 has won a prize according to the combination of the symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. The winning judgment process for determining whether or not to perform is executed. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, and the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped. When it is determined that, the winning number corresponding to the combination of the symbols constituting the stopped winning combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c with reference to the winning number table, while the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination. If it is determined that is not stopped, "0" indicating the loss is set as the winning number in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the winning determination process is completed. After executing the winning judgment processing, the winning judgment command setting process that stores the data specifying the winning number set by the winning judgment result in the command queue in order to send the result judged by the winning judgment processing to the sub-control unit 91. Will be executed.

[Winning judgment command setting process]
Next, the control content of the winning determination command setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the winning determination command setting process performed by the main control unit.

A winning number is assigned in advance for each type of winning combination for the special combination and the general combination, and a winning number table in which the winning number is set for each type of winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the winning determination command setting process, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is obtained based on the winning number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning judgment command setting process is completed. When the winning determination command is stored in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the winning determination command is in the first byte, and stores the winning number in the EXT of the second byte.

The winning determination command set in the winning determination command setting process is subsequently transmitted sequentially to the sub control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt processing (main).

[Processing at the end of the game]
The main control unit 41 executes the game end processing after the winning determination command setting processing is executed. In the game end processing, in order to execute the display update processing for updating the display of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A based on the judgment result of the winning judgment processing, and various effects according to the winning combination. Processing, medal payout processing, and processing for setting the game state of the next game are performed.

[Display display update process]
Among the processes executed at the end of the game, the display update process will be described with reference to FIG. 29. In the display update process, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 8 is pressed as the third stop operation (S250). When it is determined that the stop switch is not pressed (NO in S250), the process ends. Next, when it is determined that the stop switch is pressed (YES in S250), it is determined whether or not the display is displayed on the navigation display 12A, that is, whether or not the navigation notification is being performed (S251). When it is determined that the display is displayed on the navigation display 12A (YES in S251), the display on the navigation display 12A is cleared (S252).

Next, when it is determined that the display is not displayed on the navigation display 12A (NO in S251) and after the display on the navigation display 12A is cleared, the stop switch 8 operated as the third stop operation is switched to. Determine whether or not the press is released. The next process waits until the stop switch 8 is released. When it is determined that the press of the stop switch 8 is released (YES in S253), it is determined whether or not a small winning combination has been won (S254). Whether or not a small role has been won can be determined based on the winning number obtained by the winning determination process. When it is determined that the small winning combination has been won (YES in S254), the number of medals to be paid out by winning the small winning combination is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (S255), and the display update process is terminated.

If it is determined that the small role has not been won (NO in S254), it is determined whether or not the player has won the replay role (S256). When it is determined that the player has won the replay combination (YES in S256), the replay flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S257), and the display update process ends. If it is determined that the re-game combination has not been won (NO in S256), that is, if the special role has been won or none of the lottery target roles has been won, the display update process is terminated.

The replay flag set when the replay combination is won is determined by determining whether the replay flag is set in the bet number setting process (BET process) executed when the next game is started, and the replay flag is set. If it is set, automatic betting is performed and the replay flag is cleared.

It is assumed that the display update process is executed during the process at the end of the game, but at what timing it is executed after the winning determination process is executed and before the process related to one game is completed. May be done. Further, in the display update process, the winning determination process may be executed after the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is pressed and the display of the navigation display 12A is cleared.

In the winning judgment command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning judgment command that includes the winning number set in the RAM 41c in the winning judgment processing as it is is set in the command queue, so that the winning number is converted into a special command or the like that can be specified. The processing load can be reduced without performing processing.

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

A conventional slot machine has a configuration including a game control unit that controls a game and an effect control unit that controls an effect, and the game control unit determines an internal lottery result when a predetermined notification target combination is won. In response to this, it is determined whether or not to control the AT that executes the navigation notification that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player, and when controlling to the AT, the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result is obtained. Is transmitted to the effect control unit regardless of whether or not the AT controls the internal winning command, and the effect control unit identifies the internal lottery result based on the internal winning command and controls the game. When the unit is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure advantageous to the player is executed based on the specified internal lottery result.

In such a configuration, the effect control unit can specify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, so that the effect control unit is illegal. By doing so, although the game control unit has not decided to control the AT, the internal winning command identifies an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, and the operation procedure is There is a possibility that it will be notified by the production control unit.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment serves as an internal winning command capable of specifying the internal lottery result, and the first internal winning command and the general winning command capable of specifying the winning status of the special combination as the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command that can specify the winning status is set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, the AT is controlled. Regardless of whether or not it has been done, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but it is general so that the stop order that is advantageous for the player cannot be specified. Since the second internal winning command related to the combination is set, it is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT without specifying the stop order, the process related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be simplified. Even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

Further, in the present embodiment, push order replays (RT2 transition replays 1 to 6 and RT1 transition replays 1 to 6) and push order bells (push order) are used as notification target roles for the main control unit 41 to execute navigation notification. Including bells 1 to 6), the main control unit 41 determines whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination in the internal winning command setting process. Since the second internal winning command is set and transmitted to the sub control unit 91 so that it can be specified, the sub control unit 91 notifies when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. It is possible to specify whether the target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell, and the sub-control unit 91 can also perform different effects depending on the type of the notification target combination.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is controlled by the AT, and in a state where the navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the stop order advantageous to the player is specified. Since the push order command setting process for setting the push order command that can be performed is executed and the set push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the player can use the sub control unit 91 side in the state where the navigation notification is executed. It is possible to perform a navigation effect that notifies an advantageous stop order.

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

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

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped stepwise each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, which is advantageous for the player. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the operation of the third stop is completed. For example, when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won, the first stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the bell is won, and when the RT2 transition replay games 1 to 6 are won, the first stop operation is performed. By doing so, it is decided whether or not the RT2 transition re-game can be won, and when the RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are won, the second stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the normal re-game can be won. Is to be confirmed. In the push order command setting process, the main control unit 41 is at a stage where the stop order advantageous to the player is determined when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, that is, After the first stop and second stop operations are performed, by setting and sending a push order command including a navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player according to the internal winning result, the sub Even if the control unit 91 is fraudulent, it is advantageous for the player on the sub control unit 91 side when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target while preventing the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being specified. It is possible to perform an effect according to whether or not the operations are performed in the stop order.

Further, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 uses the internal lottery result as the notification target combination. It can be determined whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination. Therefore, the process of transmitting the second internal winning command can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the push order replay and the push order bell are included as the notification target roles for which the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification, and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay, That is, the internal lottery results are assigned consecutive numerical values in the first numerical range (2 to 14) as the winning numbers of the winning combinations of the RT2 transition regames 1 to 6 and the RT1 transition replays 1 to 6. In addition, the winning number when the internal lottery result becomes the push order bell, that is, the winning number of each lottery target combination of the push order bells 1 to 6, the second numerical range (22 to 27) is continuous. Numerical values are assigned. Therefore, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the main control unit 41 pushes the internal lottery result depending on whether the winning number is in the first numerical range or the second numerical range. It is possible to determine whether it is a forward replay or a push order bell. Therefore, in the internal winning command setting process, the process of setting the second internal winning command can be simplified.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control a plurality of gaming states including a first state (RT1) and a second state (RT2, RT3). Further, in each game state, the type of push order replay as the notification target combination determined in the internal lottery is different (in the present embodiment, for example, in RT1, RT2 transition replay games 1 to 6 are lottery target combinations. So, RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are not lottery target roles, and in RT2 and 3, RT1 transition re-games 1 to 6 are lottery target roles, while RT2 transition re-games 1 to 6 are not lottery target roles. , The type of the notification target combination to be internally elected differs between the game state RT1 and RT2, 3). Then, the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay when the game state is the first state, and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay when the game state is the second state are Both are assigned to the first numerical range (2 to 14). Therefore, in the internal winning command setting process, it is possible to standardize the process for determining whether or not the internal lottery result is a push order replay in both the first state and the second state.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment responds to the internal lottery result when the internal lottery result is a combination other than the notification target combination or a loss in the state of not being controlled by the AT. When the second internal winning command including the winning number (0 to 1, 15 to 21, 28 in the present embodiment) is set and the internal lottery result is the push order replay which is the notification target combination, the first When one winning number (2 in this embodiment) included in the numerical range (2 to 14) is included and the internal lottery result is the push order bell which is the notification target combination, the second numerical range (22 to 27) is included. ) Includes one winning number (22 in this embodiment) to set a second internal winning command. As a result, regardless of whether the internal lottery result is a winning combination other than the notification target combination or a combination other than the notification target combination in a state not controlled by the AT, a second winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result is included. Send an internal winning command. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, the process of creating and transmitting the second internal winning command can be standardized.

[About error notification processing]
Next, an error notification process executed by the main control unit 41 when an error occurs will be described with reference to FIG. The error notification process is executed in the game end process that is executed after the winning determination process is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the error flag is set (SA260). The error flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c so that the type of the error can be specified at the timing when the error is detected. If it is determined that the error flag is not set (NO in SA260), the error notification process is terminated. When it is determined that the error flag is set (YES in SA260), the state shifts to the error state (S261). When the error state is entered, it becomes impossible to operate the operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8.

After shifting to the error state, it is determined whether or not the generated error is a full tank error (S262). If it is determined that the tank is full (YES in S262), "E4" is displayed on the game auxiliary display (S263), and the error notification process is terminated. When it is determined that it is not a full tank error (NO in S262), it is determined whether or not the generated error is a RAM error (S264). If it is determined that a RAM error has occurred (YES in S264), "E8" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (S265), "E8" is also displayed on the navigation display 12A, and the error notification process is completed. To do. If it is determined that it is not a RAM error (NO in S264), the error that has occurred is either a payout error 1 to 3 or an input error 1 to 3, so "E" is displayed on the navigation display 12A. At the same time (S267), an error code is displayed according to the type of error that has occurred on the game auxiliary display 12 (S268), and the error notification process is terminated.

That is, in this embodiment, the error that occurred at the end timing of the game in which the error occurred is notified, not the timing when the error occurs.

[About the connection between the game control board and the test device]
The connection between the game control board and the test device will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing signals input / output between the slot machine and the test device. As shown in FIG. 31, the game control board 40 can be connected to the test apparatus 1300 via the first interface board (IF1) 1100 and the second interface board (IF2) 1200, and the game control board 40 can be connected to the test apparatus 1300. The test signal generated in relation to the result is output from the game control board 40 to the test device 1300, and the test signal is input from the test device 1300 to the game control board 40. By connecting the game control board 40 and the test device 1300, it is possible to automatically perform a simulation test.

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

The first test signal shows the control state and the result of the game, and the input request lamp signal, the startable lamp signal, the BB signal, the RB game signal, the replay game signal, and the 1st to 3rd reels can be stopped. Ramp signal, 1st to 3rd reel index signals, payout request signal, payout count signal, stop signal, 7-segment display a to g signal for setting value display, internal winning flags 1 to 8 signals, signal delay signal, 1st 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 control unit 41.

The insertion request lamp signal is a drive signal of the insertion request LED 17, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the insertion request LED 17 is lit, and it is possible to specify whether or not a medal insertion is requested.

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

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

The 1st to 3rd reel stop possible lamp signals are drive signals of the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, that is, signals indicating whether or not the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit. Therefore, it is possible to specify whether or not the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel can be stopped.

The first to third reel index signals are detection signals of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and can identify 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 it is possible to specify that the medal payout operation is being performed.

The payout count signal is a signal output every time the payout of medals accompanying a 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 driving signals of LEDs constituting each segment of the setting value display 24, and the setting value 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. Further, the signal delaying signal is a signal indicating that the signal is delayed due to the execution of the effect during the game.

The first to third reel motor excitation signals are the drive signals of 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 driving status of each reel can be specified. ..

The test signal includes an on switch signal, a reel start switch signal, a 1st to 3rd reel stop switch signal, a payout switch signal, a stop release switch signal, a setting key switch signal, and a setting switch signal, and is controlled by the test apparatus 1300. It is input to the board 40. These test signals are signals that function in the same manner as the detection signals of various switches and sensors included in the slot machine 1, are detected by the switch detection circuit 44 included in the game control board 40, and are detected by the main control unit 41. The detection of the switch or sensor corresponding to the above is determined.

The throw-in switch signal is a signal corresponding to the throw-in 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 the first test signal to the IF1 substrate 1100, and the first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a is via the IF1 substrate 1100. Is output to the test device 1300.

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

The IF1 board 1100 includes an input terminal for inputting a first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a, and an output terminal for outputting 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 designed to be transmitted to the side. Further, the IF1 board 1100 includes an input terminal for inputting a test signal output from the test apparatus 1300 and an output terminal for outputting 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 contained 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 configuration is such that the first test signal and the test signal are transmitted while the input terminal and the output terminal are electrically insulated. For example, the input terminal and the output via a photo interrupter or an isolator are used. 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 control unit 41.

The game start signal is a signal indicating the start of the game. Further, the navigation signal is a navigation number indicating the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop operation mode for the player in which the navigation notification is executed in the control related to the navigation notification performed using the navigation display 12A described above. Is turned on when is displayed on the navigation display 12A, and the navigation notification is not executed, and the navigation notification is executed when the navigation number is not displayed on the navigation display 12A. It is a signal indicating whether or not it is inside.

The display signal is the navigation notification display data and the payout number display data in the control for displaying the number of payouts performed by using the game auxiliary display 12, the control for notifying error information, and the control for navigation notification performed using the navigation display 12A. , Based on the fact that the error display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 or the navigation display 12A, the first to seventh segments of the game auxiliary display 12 L, 12R or the navigation display 12A It is a drive signal for lighting the 2-digit 1st to 7th segments in a lighting mode that displays any of the navigation number, the number of payouts, and the error code, and is the information related to the navigation notification and the medal paid out when a prize is generated. It includes a plurality of information such as information on the number of sheets and information on an error code indicating the content when an error occurs.

The navigation notification signal is a signal generated by extracting only the information related to the navigation notification from the display signal by the conversion circuit 40c mounted on the second information output circuit, and the navigation number is displayed during the navigation notification. It is a drive signal for lighting the first to seventh segments of the navigation display 12A 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 via the IF2 board 1200. Is output to the test device 1300.

Further, in the second information output circuit 40b, the navigation signal and the display signal input to the navigation display 12A provided on the game control board 40 are branched and input on the game control board 40. In addition, a conversion circuit 40c is provided that converts the display signal into a navigation notification signal by enabling or disabling the display signal based on the navigation signal, and outputs the navigation display when the navigation signal is output. The display signal of 12A can be output to the IF2 board 1200 as a navigation notification signal.

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

The IF2 control unit 1203 is composed of a CPU, RAM, ROM, a reset circuit for resetting the CPU, and the like, and the navigation notification signal output from the second information output circuit 40b is designated as a stop execution position signal and a stop reel. It is converted into a signal and stop strobe signal and output. The stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, and stop strobe signal output from the IF2 control unit 1203 are output from the output terminal via the photocoupler, and are output from the IF2 control unit 1203 side and the test device 1300 side. The signal is transmitted in a state of being electrically isolated from and. It is sufficient that the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal are transmitted while the IF2 control unit 1203 and the output terminal are electrically insulated. For example, a photo interrupter or an isolator may be used. The IF2 control unit 1203 and the output terminal may be connected to each other via the device.

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

The stop reel designation signal is a signal that specifies whether the reel that recommends 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, and stops. It is possible to specify the reel to which the stop operation at the stop operation position indicated by the execution position signal is applied.

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

Further, the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 are connected via a power supply line, and power used by a device such as a photocoupler mounted on the IF1 board 1100 is supplied from the game control board 40 via the power supply line. On the other hand, the game control board 40 and the IF2 board 1200 are not connected by a power supply line, but the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 are connected via a power supply line and supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100. A part of the generated electric power is supplied via the IF1 substrate 1100 as electric power used by devices such as the IF2 control unit 1203 and the photocoupler mounted on the IF2 substrate 1200. 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 are used. Power is supplied to ensure both.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is equipped with a connection terminal to which wiring from the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 can be connected, a first information output circuit 40a, a second information output circuit 40b, and an input circuit 40d. A 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 are provided together with a possible socket. 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 via the input circuit 40d are formed, and the main control unit 41 is formed. The first test signal and the second test signal output from the various drive circuits are output via these wiring patterns, 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 is connected to the IF1 board 1100 via these connection terminals. It is possible to easily connect the wiring of.

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

Further, the first information output circuit 40a and the second information output circuit 40b are provided for convenience in order 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 convenience in order to input 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 on 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 are provided. 2 The information output circuit 40b and the input circuit 40d can be easily removed. At the time of shipment to the amusement store, the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d are removed and unnecessary. It is possible to make it impossible to input and output various signals. As a result, for example, the hall equipment detects the internal winning flags 1 to 8 signals, identifies the winning status of the internal winning flags from the internal winning flags 1 to 8 signals, and notifies that fact. It is possible to prevent it from being easily used for the purpose of. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the game control board 40.

In the present embodiment, the simulation test is automatically performed by exchanging the test signal and the test signal between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1300, and the test apparatus 1300 automatically performs the simulation test. 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 was detected during the test period (the number of medals paid out) to the number of times the input switch signal was output during the test period (the number of medals consumed) was calculated. The result (number of consumption / number of payouts) will be output as the payout rate.

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

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, and the third stop reel and its stop operation position to the test apparatus 1300 according to the recommended operation mode. By notifying the response, the operating procedure recommended by the test apparatus 1300 can be specified.

In the present 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 set with respect to the test apparatus 1300 for a maximum of 2 seconds. However, these may be sequentially transmitted at the start of the game and at the time when the reels are stopped without continuously transmitting them.

The ROM of the IF2 control unit 1203 stores a recommended operation mode table in which recommended operation modes are registered in advance according to the presence or absence of navigation notification, and the IF2 control unit 1203 recommends according to the 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. It should be noted that the IF2 control unit 1203 may acquire the recommended operation mode by using a program for determining the recommended operation mode according to the presence or absence of the navigation notification without having the recommended operation mode table registered in advance.

In the present embodiment, when the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is not performed and the navigation numbers (10 to 13) suggesting the winning of BB and RB are not output, the stop on the left, middle and right. The stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the stop reel is specified, and the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which the constituent symbols of the cherry and the watermelon that may be missed can be drawn is output for the corresponding stop reel. It should be noted that such an operation mode corresponds to an operation mode in which the medal payout rate is highest in a situation where navigation notification is not performed.

In addition, when the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is being performed and the navigation numbers (10 to 13) suggesting the winning of BB and RB are output, the stop order is left, middle, and right. The stop reel designation signal is output in order, and the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which the symbol constituting the special combination according to the navigation number can be drawn is output for the corresponding stop reel. For example, when BB1 is elected as a special role and 11 is output as the navigation number, stop execution indicating the stop operation position at which the symbol of "red 7" can be drawn in for each rotating reel. If the position signal is output and other BB2, RB, SB are won as special roles and 10, 12 and 13 are output as the navigation numbers, "blue" is output according to the output navigation number. A stop execution position signal indicating a stop operation position at which the symbols of "7", "white 7", and "BAR" can be drawn is output.

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

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 device 1300. The reel stop switch signal can be output on the device 1300 side in the recommended operation mode depending on the presence or absence of the navigation notification, and the payout rate close to the market payout rate can be obtained by the test by the test device 1300.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the special role (BB, RB) is won as a result of the internal lottery, and after the implementation condition of the special role navigation notification determined by the main control unit 41 is satisfied, the winner is won. A navigation number (10 to 13) suggesting a symbol constituting the special combination 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 set in the test device 1300. After winning the special role in the internal lottery in the slot machine in the market, after the winning of the special role is notified by the definite notification by the sub control unit 91, the operation is performed in the stop operation mode in which the special role is won. Is performed and the special role is won, the navigation number is output and the special role is won in the game after the execution condition of the special role navigation notification is satisfied and the final notification is performed. The reel stop switch signal can be output depending on the operation mode, and the payout rate close to the payout rate in the market can be obtained by the test by the test apparatus 1300.

Further, in the present embodiment, since a signal capable of specifying the number of steps of the reel motor corresponding to the output timing of the stop switch signal recommended as the stop execution position signal is output to the test device 1300, it is arranged on the reel. Even if the number of symbols or the number of steps assigned to one symbol differs depending on the model of the slot machine, the output control of the stop switch signal with respect to the stop execution position signal can be shared on the test device 1300 side.

In the test system including the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the test device 1300 capable of testing the game by the slot machine, the first test signal among the test signals output from the game control board 40 is , The second test signal is output to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF1 substrate 1100, and the second test signal is output to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 substrate 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 in order to supply power to the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, the game control boards 40 and 1 The wiring 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 via a power supply line, and the game control board 40 directly supplies power to the IF1 board 1100. Therefore, 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 device 1300 via the IF1 board 1100, and the game control board 40 can output the first test signal to the test device 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. On the other hand, the configuration is such that a second test signal can be output, and 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 the power supply line, power is not directly supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, and the power is not directly supplied to the IF2 board 1200 via the IF1 board 1100. Since power can be supplied to the game control board 40, the number of wirings 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 a second test signal, and the IF2 board 1200 can output the navigation notification signal. The IF2 control unit 1203 is provided with an IF2 control unit 1203 that generates signals (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, stop strobe signal) in a mode that can be input by the test apparatus 1300, and the IF2 control unit 1203 is a game control board. Since it is operated by the power supply supplied from the 40 to the IF1 board 1100, it is not necessary to output the power supply from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, and only the second test signal is output. The IF2 control unit 1203 generates a signal in a mode that can be input by the test device 1300 and outputs the signal to the test device 1300, so that the test signal output from the game control board 40 can be simplified. it can.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is equipped with a navigation display 12A for displaying the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R notified by the navigation notification in the slot machine 1, and the navigation display is performed by the navigation notification. The display signal, which is a drive signal for lighting the device 12A, is branched and output to the IF2 board as a navigation notification signal via the second information output circuit 40b, whereby the navigation display is displayed. The drive signal of 12A can be used as a navigation notification signal.

[About the game machine information display 50]
In the present embodiment, as described above, the game machine information display 50 is mounted on the game control board 40 (see FIG. 3) so that the information necessary for determining the gambling of the game machine is displayed. It has become. Regarding the game machine information display 50, the game machine information display is performed by using FIG. 3 which is a front view of a housing showing an internal structure diagram of a slot machine and FIG. 32 which is a view showing a display example of the game machine information display. The installation position of the vessel 50 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the game control board 40 is attached to the housing 1a in a state of being housed in a board case 120a formed of a transparent resin, and the game machine information display 50 has a game control board 40. The display contents can be visually recognized via the substrate case 120a in a state of being housed in the substrate case 120a and attached to the housing 1a.

Therefore, the display content of the game machine information display 50 can be visually recognized via the board case 120a in a state where the front door 1b is open. Further, inside the housing 1a, the visibility of the display content of the game machine information display 50 is not hindered. Specifically, at the position on the display side of the game machine information display 50, all the parts such as reels and other boards provided in the slot machine 1 are not provided, and the display side of the game machine information display 50 is not provided. The wiring that connects the electronic components provided in the slot machine 1 does not pass through the position. Further, in the board case 120a for accommodating the game control board 40 on which the game machine information display 50 is mounted, a seal sticker, an entry section for writing an opener, management information and management history of the slot machine 1 and the game control board 40. A label on which information such as the above is displayed, a sticking part on which the label is affixed, a display part on which the information is printed and engraved, a heat dissipation hole, parts such as a fan for heat dissipation, etc. It is provided avoiding the position on the display side.

Further, the substrate case 120a is designed to be sealed after accommodating the game control substrate 40, and in the sealed state, the sealing cannot be released and opened without leaving a trace. It has become. As a method of sealing, there are a method of sealing the sealing piece with a one-way screw, a method of welding a part of the case, and a method of attaching a sealing sticker that remains after peeling. As a result, the connection line connecting the game machine information display 50 and the game control board 40 is disconnected, and the game machine information display 50 mounted on the game control board 40 enclosed in the board case 120a is correctly displayed. It is possible to prevent the contents from being displayed, or to prevent fraud such as sticking a sticker or the like on the display surface of the game machine information display 50 to hinder visibility.

As shown in FIG. 32, the main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a character payout ratio between the past 6000 games. , The advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the accessory payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number are displayed on the game machine information display 50. Take control.

The advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games is the ratio of the number of games controlled in the advantageous section related to AT in the past 6000 games. The advantageous section related to AT is a period from when an AT is won in a non-AT winning state to when all control of the AT associated with the winning AT is completed and the transition to the non-AT is completed. The ratio of advantageous sections to the total total number of games is a game controlled to an advantageous section related to AT with respect to the total number of games, which is the total number of games since the data of RAM 41c was initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason. It is a ratio of numbers. The joint payout ratio between the past 6000 games is the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games, which is the total number of medals paid out during the BB controlled between the past 6000 games. This is the ratio of the total number of consecutive payouts. The bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games is the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games, which is the total number of medals paid out during the BB and RB controlled during the past 6000 games. This is the ratio of the number of medals paid out, which is the cumulative number of medals. The advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games is the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games, which is paid out during the advantageous section related to AT controlled during the past 6000 games. It is the ratio of the number of medals paid out in the advantageous section, which is the cumulative number of medals. The ratio of consecutive payouts to the total cumulative payouts is the total number of medals paid out at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason after the data in the RAM 41c is initialized. It is a ratio of the number of consecutive medals paid out, which is the cumulative number of medals paid out in the controlled BB from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present. The ratio of accessory payouts to the total cumulative payouts is the payouts in the BB and RB that have been controlled from the time the data in the RAM 41c was initialized to the present, at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason. It is the ratio of the number of medals paid out, which is the cumulative number of medals. The advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number is the payout during the advantageous section related to the AT controlled from the time when the data of the RAM 41c was initialized to the present, or at the time of shipment from the factory to the total cumulative payout number. It is the ratio of the number of medals paid out in the advantageous section, which is the cumulative number of medals.

In this embodiment, as a bonus, only the RB and the BB in which the RB operates continuously are mounted, but all kinds of small winning medals are allowed to be won, but some reels are pulled in. The number of medals paid out during the CT may be reflected in the bonus payout ratio when the CT and the CB in which the CT operates continuously may be mounted. , When the CB is installed, the number of medals paid out during the CB will be reflected in the consecutive payout ratio.

The main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio among the total cumulative number of games, a continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a past 6000 games in the period from when the power is turned on until the power supply is stopped. Figure 32 shows the ratio of payouts for the characters in between, the ratio of payouts in the advantageous section between the past 6000 games, the ratio of the payouts for consecutive roles to the total number of total payouts, the ratio of payouts for the goods to the total number of payouts, and the ratio of payouts in the advantageous section to the total number of total payouts. The display order is switched every predetermined period (30 seconds in this embodiment) and displayed on the game machine information display 50.

At this time, when the game machine information display 50 displays an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed in the upper two digits (for example, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games in the display order 1 is displayed, " "A1") is displayed, and the data to be displayed at present is displayed in the last two digits. In the present embodiment, any ratio or ratio is displayed in%.

In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment shows the advantageous section ratio, the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, the consecutive combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in FIG. 32. In the case where the game progresses and these values can be updated to new values within one period until the display is completed in one cycle when the display is switched at predetermined period in the display order shown. Even if there is, the update to the new value is restricted, and the display is cycled using the original value. Specifically, if the game progresses and these values can be updated to new values within one period until the display is completed, the new values are calculated and the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is calculated. However, by setting the original value without setting the new value in the output buffer for displaying the display contents on the game machine information display 50, the display on the game machine information display 50 can be displayed. The original value may be used to make a round, and when the round display is completed, a new value may be set in the output buffer, and then the new value may be displayed. If these values can be updated to new values within one period until the end of the round, the display on the game machine information display 50 is restricted from performing the calculation for obtaining the new values. Is cycled, and when the display of the cycle is completed, an operation for obtaining a new value may be performed, and then the display on the game machine information display 50 may be performed using the new value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display contents such as the advantageous section ratio calculated at different times from being mixed in the period until the display contents on the game machine information display 50 make a round.

Further, when the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games and the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 70%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the usual one (for example, normal). If it is always lit, blinking lit, etc.) to display the advantageous section ratio. Further, when the continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the continuous combination payment ratio to the total cumulative number of games exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 60%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 60%). If it is normally lit all the time, it will blink and lit, etc.) to display the continuous payout ratio. Further, when the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games pay out exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 70%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 70%). If the normal lighting is always on, the accessory payout ratio is displayed by blinking lighting, etc.). Further, when the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts exceed the specified ratio (for example, 80%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 80%). If the normal lighting is always on, the advantageous section payout ratio is displayed by blinking lighting, etc.).

In this way, when the advantageous section ratio, continuous combination payout ratio, accessory payout ratio, and advantageous section payout ratio exceed the specified ratio, they are displayed in a display mode different from the usual one, and the gambling is high. It is possible to warn that it may be controlled.

Further, the main control unit 41 controls the display mode different from the usual one, such as blinking the display of the upper two digits of the game machine information display 50 when the game has not reached 6000 games. It is possible to recognize that the total has not reached 6000 games, and it is possible to recognize that the displayed ratios and ratios may be biased.

In addition, the main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games, a character payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a past 6000 games. Judge whether the data used to calculate the advantageous section payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, the accessory payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts is normal. , When it is determined to be abnormal (when the number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive payouts, the number of advantageous section payouts is larger than the total number of payouts, the stored value is in a certain data format (01 repetition, etc.), etc.) Initializes the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data, causes the game machine information display 50 to display that an abnormality has been detected (for example, "FFFF"), and notifies that fact. It is possible to recognize that the calculation of these data is not performed normally.

In addition, the main control unit 41 has a period from the start of data collection to reaching 6000 games, that is, the ratio of advantageous sections between the past 6000 games, the ratio of advantageous sections to the total cumulative number of games, and the continuous operation between the past 6000 games. Role payout ratio, bonus payout ratio between past 6000 games, advantageous section payout ratio between past 6000 games, consecutive payout ratio to total cumulative payouts, bonus payout ratio to total cumulative payouts, advantage over total cumulative payouts During the period when the data for calculating the section payout ratio, etc. is insufficient, the display content of the game machine information display 50 is different from the display mode after 6000 games after the start of data collection (for example, constant). It is displayed (blinks at intervals, etc.), and it is possible to recognize that the data for calculating the displayed content is an insufficient period.

As will be described later, in the process of avoiding the overflow of the total cumulative data, when the total cumulative data etc. is initialized, it is possible to specify that fact, as described above, the advantageous section ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the continuous combination. It is preferable to notify in a manner different from the case where there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc., and by doing so, the process of avoiding overflow. It is possible to recognize that the total cumulative data has been initialized separately from the initialization by an illegal operation for preventing the correct information from being displayed as the advantageous section ratio or the like.

Next, the main control unit 41 will explain a method of aggregating and calculating data for displaying such information with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an aggregation method of data displayed on the game machine information display. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing data extracted in the extraction process.

The main control unit 41 aggregates and calculates information about the slot machine 1 such as the above-mentioned advantageous section ratio, and displays the information based on the calculation result on the game machine information display 50 mounted on the game control board 40. It is possible to execute the game machine information display process as the process. The program for performing the game machine information display processing is included in the above-mentioned non-game program, and various data used by the main control unit 41 when executing the game machine information display processing is stored in the non-game data area of the ROM 41b. It is remembered. Further, the main control unit 41 uses the non-game data area of the RAM 41c as a work when executing the game machine information display process. The non-game data area used by the main control unit 41 when executing the game machine information display process is backed up by the backup power supply, and even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the backup power supply is used. As long as power is supplied, the stored contents of the non-game data area are stored. Further, the main control unit 41 initializes the data stored in the game data area of the RAM 41c by performing the operation of changing the set value as described above, but the game machine information display processing. The non-game data area used when executing is not targeted for initialization even when an operation for changing a set value is performed or when initialization conditions are satisfied for another game data area. In particular, the data for aggregating, calculating, and displaying the information about the slot machine 1 such as the above-mentioned advantageous section ratio is not initialized.

As shown in FIG. 33, a game count counter capable of counting the number of games played in the slot machine 1 is added to a predetermined area of the non-game data area in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and is specified for each game. A first game number counter that is initialized every time a period (6000 games in this embodiment) elapses, 1 is added for each game, and a predetermined number (6000 games in this embodiment) is set as a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the second game number counter, which is initialized every time a predetermined period (400 games in the present embodiment) divided by 15) elapses, is initialized by adding 1 for each game. A third game count counter is provided. In addition, the first to fifth data counting buffers capable of counting one set of data and the first to fifth ring buffers provided with 15 sets of buffers capable of storing 2 bytes of data in one set are set. Has been done.

The main control unit 41 uses the first to fifth data counting buffers and the first to fifth ring buffers, and is the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment). The number of payouts, the number of bonuses that are the number of medals granted during the period controlled by BB or RB in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment), and the specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) The number of consecutive payouts, which is the number of medals granted during the period controlled by BB, and the advantageous section controlled by AT in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) (after winning AT, control by AT) The number of advantageous section payouts, which is the number of medals granted in the period from when the game is played until the number of games remaining in the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is completed), becomes the AT in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment). Counting the number of games in the game section, which is the number of games in the controlled advantageous section (the period from when the AT is won to when the number of remaining games in the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is completed). Is possible.

Specifically, when the medals are paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, the main control unit 41 adds the number of the paid out medals to the first data counting buffer, and BB or RB. In the period controlled by BB, when medals are paid out due to the winning of a small winning combination, the number of the paid out medals is added to the second data counting buffer, and in the period controlled by BB. When a medal is paid out due to a small winning combination, the number of the paid out medals is added to the third data counting buffer, and the advantageous section controlled by AT (after winning AT, it is controlled by AT). In the period from when the game is played until the number of remaining games of the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is finished), when the medals are paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, the number of the paid out medals is the fourth. The game is played in the advantageous section controlled by the AT after adding to the data counting buffer (the period from when the AT is controlled until the number of remaining games of the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is completed). When it is broken, one game is added to the fifth data counting buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 adds the number of medals to the first to fourth data counting buffers at the timing when the occurrence of the small winning combination is determined, but the first to fourth The timing at which the number of medals is added to the data counting buffer of the above may be the timing at which medals are actually given due to the occurrence of a small winning combination (credit addition or detection of actual medal payout).

Then, every time a predetermined period is specified based on the second game number counter, a predetermined set of buffers of the first to fifth ring buffers (previously updated set + 1st set buffer) is used. , If the first or last updated set is the 15th set, the 1st set buffer) is initialized, and the 1st to 5th data count counter values are set to the predetermined set of the 1st to 5th ring buffers. In addition to adding to the buffer, the first to fifth data counting buffer values are added to the 3-byte aggregated data areas A'to D'and F'provided in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c, respectively. In addition, the 3-byte aggregated data areas a'to d'and f'provided in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c are initialized, and all the first to fifteenth sets of the first to fifth ring buffers are initialized. The data in the set buffer is sequentially added to the corresponding aggregated data areas a'to d', f'. After that, the first to fifth data buffers are initialized. In addition, the aggregated data area E'is updated to the value of the third game number counter.

By performing these processes, the data of the buffers of a predetermined set of the first to fifth ring buffers and the aggregated data areas a'to d', f', and A'to F'are the latest in each predetermined period. It will be updated to the information of.

In addition, the main control unit 41 updates the aggregated data areas a'to d'and A'to D'to the latest information each time it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed, and then the aggregated data area Of these, it is determined whether or not the data set in the aggregated data area a'A'has reached 3 bytes, and for the data that has not reached 3 bytes, the data in the aggregated data areas a'and A'is used. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data areas a and A provided in the non-game data area of the RAM 41c. On the other hand, an extraction process for extracting a predetermined 16-bit amount of data having reached 3 bytes is performed, and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary calculation data areas a and A. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the extraction process, the highest rank is specified by referring to the data in the aggregated data area, and the highest rank data indicating the highest rank is specified in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. Set in the area. Then, 16-bit data below the highest digit is extracted.

Further, for b'to d'of the aggregated data area, the value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area b'to d'by 100 is used as a 3-byte primary calculation provided in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. Set in the data areas b "to d" respectively. After that, it is referred to whether or not the aggregated data area a has been extracted, and if the aggregated data area a has not been extracted, the data of the aggregated data areas b "to d" is not stored in the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data areas b to d provided in the game data area. On the other hand, when the aggregated data area a is subjected to the extraction process, the extraction process is performed, the highest level specified in the extraction process of the aggregated data area a is specified, and the data for 16 bits below the highest level is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data areas b to d.

Further, for B'to D'of the aggregated data area, the value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area B'to D'by 100 is used as a 3-byte primary calculation provided in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. Set in the data areas B "to D" respectively. After that, it is referred to whether or not the aggregated data area A has been extracted, and if the aggregated data area A has not been extracted, the data of the aggregated data areas B "to D" is not stored in the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data areas B to D provided in the game data area. On the other hand, when the aggregation process is performed on the aggregated data area A, the extraction process is performed, the highest level specified in the extraction process of the aggregated data area A is specified, and the data for 16 bits below the highest level is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data areas B to D.

Then, the main control unit 41 divides the data in the secondary calculation data area b by the data in the secondary calculation data area a to determine the ratio of the total number of payouts in the specific period (6000 games in the present embodiment). By calculating and dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area c by the data in the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of characters to be played in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated. By dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area c by the data in the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of consecutive wins in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated, and the secondary calculation data area By dividing the data of d by the data of the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of sheets to be paid out in the advantageous section in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated.

Further, by dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area B by the data in the secondary calculation data area A, the ratio of the cumulative total number of sheets to be paid out in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and the data in the secondary calculation data area B is obtained. , By dividing by the data of the secondary calculation data area A, the ratio of the cumulative number of bonuses in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and the data of the secondary calculation data area C is divided by the data of the secondary calculation data area A. By dividing, the ratio of the cumulative number of consecutive cards in slot machine 1 is calculated, and by dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area D by the data in the secondary calculation data area A, the cumulative total in slot machine 1 is calculated. Calculate the ratio of the number of sheets to be paid out in the advantageous section.

Further, the main control unit 41 updates the aggregated data areas f', E', and F'to the latest information each time it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed, and then the aggregated data in the aggregated data area. It is determined whether or not the data set in the area E'has reached 3 bytes, and if it has not reached 3 bytes, the data of the aggregated data area E'is provided in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. It is set in the generated 2-byte secondary operation data area E. On the other hand, when it reaches 3 bytes, the extraction process is performed and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary operation data area E.

Further, for the aggregated data area f', a value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area f'by 100 is set in the 3-byte primary calculation data area f "provided in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. , It is determined whether or not the data set in the aggregated data area f "has reached 3 bytes, and if it has not reached 3 bytes, the data in the aggregated data area f" is used as the non-gaming data of the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data area f provided in the area. On the other hand, when it reaches 3 bytes, the extraction process is performed and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary calculation data area f. ..

Further, it is referred to whether or not the aggregation data area f has been extracted, and if the aggregation data area f has not been extracted, the number of games in the predetermined period of 6000 is set to the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data area g provided in. On the other hand, when the aggregation data area f is subjected to the extraction processing, the extraction processing is performed for 6000 games in a predetermined period, the highest level specified in the extraction processing of the aggregation data area f is specified, and the said The data for 16 bits below the highest level is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data area g.

Further, for the aggregated data area F', the value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area F'by 100 is set in the 3-byte primary calculation data area F "provided in the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. Refers to whether or not the aggregated data area E has been extracted, and if the aggregated data area E has not been extracted, the data in the aggregated data area F ”is transferred to the non-gaming data area of the RAM 41c. It is set in the provided 2-byte secondary calculation data area F. On the other hand, when the aggregation process is performed on the aggregated data area E, the extraction process is performed, the highest level specified in the extraction process of the aggregated data area E is specified, and the data for 16 bits below the highest level is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data area F.

Then, the main control unit 41 divides the data in the secondary calculation data area F by the data in the secondary calculation data area E to calculate the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total total number of games in the slot machine 1. Then, by dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area f by the secondary calculation data area g, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games in a predetermined period is calculated.

The main control unit 41 refers to the corresponding area of the secondary calculation data area at predetermined time intervals, and determines the ratio of the total number of payouts in the predetermined period, the ratio of the total total number of payouts in the predetermined period, and the number of consecutive payouts in the predetermined period. Percentage, percentage of the number of bonuses paid out during the specified period, percentage of the number of coupons paid out in the advantageous section for the prescribed period, percentage of the total number of consecutive bonuses paid out, percentage of the total number of bonuses paid out, the percentage of the total number of coupons paid out in the advantageous section By specifying the ratio and setting it in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50, the game machine information display 50 is displayed.

The main control unit 41 calculates the secondary calculation data based on the data in the first to fifth ring buffers when the predetermined period elapses, that is, updates the secondary calculation data every time the predetermined period elapses. Therefore, the previously calculated secondary calculation data is maintained until the predetermined period elapses, and the game machine information display 50 displays the total number of payouts and the like based on the secondary calculation data. After that, until the next predetermined period elapses, the total number of payouts and the like at the time when the previous predetermined period elapses will be displayed on the game machine information display 50.

By specifying the number of advantageous section games and the cumulative number of advantageous section games in a predetermined period in addition to the above-mentioned total number of payouts and the like for each predetermined time, and setting the output buffer of the game machine information display 50. , The game machine information display 50 may be configured to display.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the total cumulative data consisting of 3 bytes can overflow, that is, when the data such as the total number of payments can reach a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, a process for avoiding the overflow is executed. Erase the related data once.

Specifically, when the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are initialized. At this time, the data related to the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number is all the data used in the calculation (in this embodiment, the total number of payments, the number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive payouts, the number of games, the advantageous section game). You may want to initialize all the aggregated data of the number of times, or when some relatively relevant data (for example, the aggregated data A'of the total number of payouts reaches the specified number as the total accumulated data). The total data B'ratio of the number of consecutive payouts used together with the aggregated data A'when calculating the joint payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the aggregated data C'of the number of bonus payouts, When the aggregated data D'of the number of advantageous section payouts and the aggregated data E'of the number of games as the total cumulative data reach the specified number, it is used together with the aggregated data E'when calculating the advantageous section ratio (F / E). The aggregated data F') of the number of advantageous section games to be obtained may be initialized.

When the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are reduced by a predetermined ratio (for example, the total cumulative data). To avoid overflow of the total cumulative data by multiplying the current value by 0.5, etc.), at this time, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data. All the data in the above may be reduced by a predetermined ratio, or the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and some data that are relatively related to the total cumulative data may be reduced by a predetermined ratio. It may be.

In addition, when the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, when the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are initialized or decreased, the total cumulative data The specified number may be the maximum value of the total accumulated data (the maximum value of the value that can be stored in each aggregated data area (3 bytes) of the RAM 41c), or a predetermined value smaller than the maximum value of the total accumulated data (the maximum value). It may be a good value within 3 bytes, for example, "16000000 (decimal number)").

Further, in the present embodiment, when the total cumulative data consisting of 3 bytes can overflow, that is, when the data such as the total number of payments can reach a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, it is once related as a process for avoiding the overflow. Although the configuration is such that the data is erased, the counting may be stopped without erasing the related data.

Further, the data displayed on the game machine information display 50 may be executed for each game, or may be executed only for the game in which the prize is generated.

Since the microcomputer used in the game machine cannot perform the calculation after the decimal point, in the present embodiment, the calculation is performed by using the following first calculation method. In the first calculation method, first, the value of the molecule is multiplied by 100. Then, this value multiplied by 100 is divided by the value of the denominator. As a result, the ratio can be calculated without performing the calculation after the decimal point. That is, by multiplying the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when obtaining the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, it may be multiplied by 1000.

The following second calculation method may be used as the calculation method performed by the microcomputer that cannot perform the calculation after the decimal point. In the second calculation method, first, the value of the denominator is divided by 100. Then, the value of the numerator is divided by the value divided by 100. As a result, the ratio can be calculated without performing the calculation after the decimal point. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when obtaining the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, division may be performed by 1000.

In addition, the microcomputer used in the game machine can only perform calculations between values of up to 2 bytes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lower bits are truncated as necessary in order to facilitate the calculation. By using such a calculation method, the calculation by the microcomputer used in the game machine becomes easy, but an error occurs. However, as the calculation period becomes longer, the error is reduced and the value is approximated to the original value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the value to be calculated is 2 bytes or less, the calculation is performed using the value as it is without truncating the lower bits, and the value to be calculated is 2 bytes. When it exceeds, the operation is performed using the value obtained by truncating the lower bits.

In the conventional slot machine, the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player based on a predetermined design value.

However, with such a conventional method, it is difficult to confirm whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state based on a predetermined design value after the device is installed in the game store.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in a specific period (for the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason, the period from the initialization of the data in the RAM 41c to the present) in the total number of medals awarded Since the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section), are calculated and displayed on the game machine information display 50. It is possible to confirm whether or not the slot machine 1 is controlled in an advantageous state based on a predetermined design value even after it is shipped to the market.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games controlled in an advantageous period (advantageous section) in a specific period (between the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or the period from the initialization of the data of the RAM 41c to the present) Since the advantageous section ratio, which is a ratio, is calculated and displayed on the game machine information display 50, it is possible to confirm information that is the degree of gambling even after being shipped to the market.

In this embodiment, it is an advantage that the ratio of the number of games controlled in the advantageous section in a specific period (between the past 6000 games, the period from the factory shipment or the period from the initialization of the data of the RAM 41c to the present for some reason) The section ratio is calculated and displayed on the game machine information display 50, but for a specific period (the period from the past 6000 games, the factory shipment, or the period from the initialization of the RAM 41c data to the present). In, the ratio of the number of games controlled by bonuses such as BB and RB may be calculated and displayed on the game machine information display 50. Even in such a configuration, the degree of gambling even after being shipped to the market. You can check the information that becomes.

Further, in the present embodiment, the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout for a specific period (between the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or the period from the initialization of the data of the RAM 41c to the present for some reason). When calculating the ratio, the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated by different calculation methods depending on whether or not these original data satisfy the predetermined conditions. The optimum calculation method can be selected according to the data. For example, if the total number of payouts in a specific period and the total number of payouts in an advantageous section of a specific period are within 2 bytes, the data that is the basis of the calculation can be used as it is without processing, and the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantage. While calculating the section payout ratio, if the total number of payouts in a specific period and the total number of payouts in an advantageous section in a specific period exceed 2 bytes, the data that is the basis of the calculation is processed into data within 2 bytes. By calculating the joint combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, it is possible to calculate the consecutive combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio by an optimal calculation method with less error.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the first period to the total number of medals awarded in the first period (between the past 6000 games). The total number of medals awarded in the second period (the period from the factory shipment or the period from the initialization of the RAM 41c data to the present), the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio. The joint combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the second period, are calculated, and the game machine information is obtained. In addition to being displayed on the display 50, when calculating the joint combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the first period, the consecutive combination payout ratio and the accessory payout ratio in the second period, Even when calculating the advantageous section payout ratio, the joint combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated by a common calculation method, but the consecutive combination payout ratio and the combination in the first period The method of calculating the material payout ratio and the advantageous section payout ratio may be different from the method of calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the second period. For example, in the above example, when calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the numerator is multiplied by 100 so that the result is%, but the denominator is multiplied by 1/100. If the result is%, the total number of payouts in the first period can be kept within 2 bytes. In such a configuration, when calculating the joint combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the first period, the continuous combination payout is used as it is without processing the data that is the basis of the calculation. While calculating the ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, when calculating the consecutive combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the second period, the data that is the basis of the calculation is 2 By calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio after processing the data into bytes or less, the continuous combination payout ratio and the bonus payout ratio are calculated by the optimum method according to the amount of data used. It becomes possible to calculate the advantageous section payout ratio.

Further, in the present embodiment, the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout for a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). Since the data used to calculate the ratio is stored separately from the total number of payouts in a specific period and the total number of payouts in an advantageous section in a specific period, the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section in a specific period are stored separately. The payout ratio can be calculated by a simple procedure.

Further, in the present embodiment, in calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the period of the specific number of games (6000 games), the predetermined number of games is divided by a predetermined number (15). 15 sets that store the total number of payouts during the number of games (400 games), the number of bonuses paid out during the predetermined number of games, the number of consecutive payouts during the predetermined number of games, and the number of advantageous section payouts during the predetermined number of games. A ring buffer consisting of the above buffers is provided, and by adding up the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive payouts, and the number of payouts in advantageous sections stored in these ring buffers, the total number of payouts in a specific number of games period. , The number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive coins paid out, and the number of advantageous section payouts are calculated, and the continuous role payout ratio, the bonuses payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the period of a specific number of games (6000 games) are calculated. Therefore, it is possible to easily calculate the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the latest specific number of games.

Further, in the present embodiment, in calculating the advantageous section ratio in the period of the specific number of games (6000 games), the advantageous section of the period of the predetermined number of games (400 games) obtained by dividing the specific number of games by the predetermined number (15). A ring buffer consisting of 15 sets of buffers for storing the number of games is provided, and the number of games in the advantageous section in the period of a specific number of games is calculated by adding up the number of games in the advantageous section stored in these ring buffers. The number of games in the advantageous section in the period of the specific number of games (6000 games) is calculated, and the number of games in the advantageous section in the latest specific number of games can be easily calculated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is attached to the housing 1a in a state of being housed in the board case 120a formed of a transparent resin, and the game machine information display 50 has the game control board 40. The display contents can be visually recognized via the substrate case 120a in a state of being housed in the substrate case 120a and attached to the housing 1a. Further, the substrate case 120a is designed to be sealed after accommodating the game control substrate 40, and in the sealed state, the sealing cannot be released and opened without leaving a trace. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game machine information display 50 from being illegally worked.

Further, in the present embodiment, in order to display the game RAM area in which the data corresponding to the progress of the game is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game machine information display 50 for displaying the bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, and the like. When the initialization condition of the RAM 41c is satisfied by shifting to the setting change state or the like, the data in the game RAM area is initialized while the non-game RAM area is provided. Since the data in the RAM area is not initialized, even if the initialization conditions are satisfied, the bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. can be calculated and displayed in consideration of the data before that. ..

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals given in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game is mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. The machine information display 50 is configured to display, and the game machine information display 50 makes it possible to visually recognize the display contents from the outside of the board case 120a in a state where the game control board 40 is enclosed in the board case 120a. At the same time, the board case 120a enclosed in the game control board 40 is arranged inside the housing 1a, and the inside of the housing 1a hinders the visibility of the game machine information display 50. Since it is configured so that there is no such thing, it is possible to check the display of the game machine information display 50 only by opening the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, and based on the display of the game machine information display 50, It is possible to easily confirm whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state based on the design value.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals given in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the setting is changed during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carry-over of the bonus, the bonus or advantageous section is forcibly terminated, or the bonus during carry-over is cleared. The game was played more than the specified number while the bonus was being carried over, the operation to intentionally end the advantageous section was performed, or the connection failure occurred in the game machine information display 50, that is, the advantageous section ratio, the accessory It is designed to detect that there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the payout ratio, the joint payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc., and the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the consecutive Since it is detected that an event has occurred in which the correct information such as the winning combination payout ratio and the advantageous section payout ratio may not be properly displayed by the game machine information display 50, such information should not be displayed properly. You can prevent fraud.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals given in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals given in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and when the data such as the total number of payments used when calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio reaches a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, By executing the process to avoid overflow and deleting the related data once, the upper limit is the data such as the total number of payments used when calculating the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio. Since it is avoided to exceed the limit, even if the data such as the total number of payments used when calculating the continuous payout ratio exceeds the upper limit, the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout The ratio can be calculated and this information can be displayed on the game machine information display 50.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals given in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals given in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. The main control unit 41 periodically displays information such as the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio on the game machine information display 50 in the machine information display 50. The display is switched to the target (every 30 seconds in the present embodiment), and these values are new values within one period until the display of the continuous combination payout ratio and the like is completed. Even if it can be updated to, since updating to a new value is restricted and the display is cycled using the original value, a lot of information such as the continuous payout ratio in the game machine information display 50 Can be displayed efficiently, and information updated at the same time is displayed as multiple types of information displayed in one cycle, so information at different times may be mixed in one cycle. Can be prevented.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals given in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and between the past 6000 games. To calculate the bonus section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout, the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number. It is determined whether the data to be used is normal, and if at least one of these data is determined to be abnormal, the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data are initialized, and an abnormality is detected. Since the display to that effect (for example, "FFFF") is set to the game machine information display 50 to notify the fact, the data necessary for calculating the advantageous section ratio and the like has been initialized. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the calculation of these data is not performed normally and the advantageous section ratio or the like may not be a normal value.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals given in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the main control unit 41 is stopped at the timing when the occurrence of the small winning combination is determined according to the progress of the game, that is, at the symbol combination reel of the small winning combination to which the medal is paid out. At that time, the number of medals is added to the data counting buffer without waiting for the medals to be actually paid out and the payout is completed, so there is no need to wait for the payout accompanying the winning of the small winning combination to be completed. The data used to calculate the bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio can be updated.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 adds the number of medals to the data counting buffer at the timing when the occurrence of the small winning combination is determined according to the progress of the game, but the medals are added to the data counting buffer. The timing at which the numbers are added may be the timing at which medals are actually awarded due to the occurrence of a small winning combination (credit addition or detection of actual medal payout), and such a configuration is used. Therefore, when the medal is stopped on the symbol combination reel of the small winning combination to be paid out, after the medal is actually paid out and the payout is completed, the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio The data used in the calculation of can be updated.

Although the present embodiment and modifications of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and modifications, and changes and additions are made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, even if there is, it is included in the present invention.

In the present embodiment and modified examples, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but a bet number using a game ball as a game value has been described. It may be applied to a slot machine that sets the number of bets or a fully credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using only credits as a game value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the present embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of medals using.

Further, the value is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a 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 are generated when a prize is generated. Slot machines that can pay out any value may be applied.

[Main effect]
(1) As shown in FIG. 18, when a payout error, a throw-in error, or a RAM abnormality error, which are of high importance from the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent activity, occur, the navigation display 12A is used to notify the occurrence of the error. When a low-importance full tank error occurs, the occurrence of the error is not notified by using the navigation display 12A. Therefore, it is possible to notify the error according to the importance, and it is possible to preferably notify the error. In addition, since errors of high importance are notified using two indicators (navigation indicator 12A and game auxiliary indicator 12), the player and the clerk are notified as compared with the case of notifying using one indicator. Can attract the attention of.

(2) As shown in FIG. 18, when notifying a RAM abnormality error having a high importance, the occurrence of the error is notified by displaying "E8" on both the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12. Therefore, the occurrence of an abnormality can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

(3) When the game auxiliary display 12 is used to notify a low-importance full tank error, the display mode of the navigation display 12A does not change. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the error from becoming difficult to understand due to the display mode of the navigation display 12A changing to a mode unrelated to the error or the display being cleared, and the game auxiliary display. Attention can be paid to the 12 notification modes. Further, when a full tank error occurs, the notification mode of the navigation display 12A is not changed. Therefore, when a full tank error occurs, what should be done with the notification mode of the navigation display 12A after the abnormality is cleared? There is no need for processing to make a judgment.

(4) As shown in (c) of FIG. 19 (B), the update timing of the display displayed on the navigation display 12A is the operation for the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation in which the navigation notification information is no longer required. Since it is a related timing, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by notifying unnecessary information, and the navigation notification notified by the navigation display 12A can be updated at a suitable timing.

(5) As shown in (d) of FIG. 19 (C), it is possible to determine whether or not a prize has occurred at the timing of displaying the number of medals to be paid out, which is information related to the prize displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Since it is the timing when the operation to the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is completed, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is set to the information related to the winning at the timing when the player finishes the final operation in one game. Can be done. As a result, the player can confirm the information regarding the winning at the timing when the final operation in one game is completed. Further, as shown in (c) of FIG. 19 (B) and (d) of FIG. 19 (C), the update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A and the update timing of the game auxiliary display 12 are different. , It is possible to make the player recognize that the information displayed on each display is different information.

(6) As shown in (d) of FIG. 19 (D), the number of medals to be paid out displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is an operation related to the setting of the number of bets, which is an operation related to the start of the game (MAXBET switch 6). It is cleared at the timing when (operation to) is performed. Therefore, it is easy to understand when the number of medals to be paid out displayed on the game assistance display 12 is the winning prize that occurred at the time of the game, and the information notified by the game assistance display 12 can be updated at an appropriate timing. ..

(7) As shown in FIG. 18, when a full tank error occurs, the display of the navigation display 12A does not change even while the error is notified. Therefore, if the update timing of the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is the start timing of the next game, the navigation number remains displayed on the navigation display 12A even while the error is notified. The player can confirm the operation procedure.

(8) As shown in FIG. 5, the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A are arranged close to each other in the area showing the game display unit 13 distinguished from other areas. Moreover, the player is arranged in such a manner that the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A can be discriminated from each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A.

(9) As the game auxiliary display 12, a display capable of being lit in red may be used, and as the navigation display 12A, a display capable of being lit in blue may be used. By doing so, the player can identify the two indicators by the colors constituting the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12, and the player misidentifies the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12. It can be prevented from doing so.

(10) As shown in FIG. 5, the navigation vertical axis 121A passing through the center of the navigation display 12A and the game assistance vertical axis 121 passing through the center of the game assistance display 12 do not match, and the navigation display 12A The navigation display 12A is arranged so that the navigation horizontal axis 122A passing through the center and the game assistance horizontal axis 122 passing through the center of the game assistance display 12 do not match. Therefore, the navigation display 12A is arranged at a position that is not vertically or horizontally aligned with the game assistance display 12, and prevents the player from misidentifying the navigation display 12A and the game assistance display 12. be able to.

(11) As shown in FIG. 5, the shape of the frame constituting the game auxiliary display 12 is rectangular, whereas the shape of the frame constituting the navigation display 12A is hexagonal. As a result, the player can distinguish between the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12 based on the shape of the frame, and prevents the player from misidentifying the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12. Can be done.

(12) The ratio of the number of consecutive payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, the number of payouts in the advantageous section, etc. given in the advantageous section such as BB and RB to the total number of payouts given in the past 6000 games , The accessory payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. are calculated and displayed on the game machine information display 50. Therefore, whether or not the game is controlled advantageously based on a predetermined design value even after being shipped to the market. Can be confirmed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, since the game machine information display 50 is configured so as not to interfere with the visibility, it can be easily confirmed whether or not it is controlled advantageously based on the design value. ..

(13) An area for storing the total number of payouts given in 400 games divided into 15 games in the past 6000 games, and a series given in an advantageously controlled period such as BB and RB among 400 games. Each of the 15 areas is provided with an area for storing the number of coins paid out, the number of coins paid out, the number of advantageous section payouts, and the like. The total number of payouts for the past 6000 games is calculated by adding up the total number of payouts stored in the ring buffer provided with 15 sets of buffers. In addition, the number of consecutive payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, the number of advantageous section payouts, etc. during the past 6000 games are the number of consecutive payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, the number of advantageous section payouts stored in the ring buffer equipped with 15 sets of buffers. Etc. are added up to calculate. Therefore, the total number of payouts, the number of consecutive payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of advantageous section payouts during 400 games can be easily calculated.

(14) The RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 is required to calculate a game RAM area in which data according to the progress of the game is stored, a continuous combination payout ratio, a bonus payout ratio, an advantageous section payout ratio, and the like. It is provided with a non-game RAM area in which data is stored. Further, in response to the setting change operation, the data stored in the game RAM area is initialized, but the data stored in the non-game RAM area is not initialized. Therefore, even if the setting change operation is performed, the data before the setting change operation is performed is taken into consideration to calculate the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc., and this information is used for the game. It can be displayed on the machine information display 50.

(15) Since the advantageous section ratio is calculated and the advantageous section ratio is displayed on the game machine information display 50, whether or not it is controlled advantageously based on a predetermined design value even after being shipped to the market. Can be confirmed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, since the game machine information display 50 is configured so as not to interfere with the visibility, it can be easily confirmed whether or not it is controlled advantageously based on the design value. ..

(16) Of the 400 games in which the past 6000 games are divided by 15, 15 sets of ring buffers for storing the number of games in the advantageous section, which is the number of games controlled in the BB, RB, and the advantageous section are provided, and the past 6000 games are provided. The number of advantageous section games is calculated by adding up the number of advantageous section games stored in the ring buffer provided with 15 sets of buffers. Therefore, the number of advantageous section games in the latest 400 games can be easily calculated.

(17) The RAM 41c is provided with a game RAM area in which data corresponding to the progress of the game is stored and a non-game RAM area in which data necessary for calculating the advantageous section ratio and the like is stored. Further, when the setting change operation is performed, the data stored in the game RAM area is initialized, but the data stored in the non-game RAM area is not initialized. Therefore, even when the setting change operation is performed, the advantageous section ratio and the like can be calculated and notified by adding the data before that.

(18) As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine information display 50 is mounted on the game control board 40, and the game control board 40 is notified in a state of being housed in an unopenable board case 120a without leaving a trace. The contents can be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game machine information display 50 from being illegally worked.

Modification example

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Update timing of display of navigation display 12A]
In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19B, the update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A is set to the timing when the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is pressed, but it may be updated at a different timing. With reference to FIGS. 35 to 37, three main modification examples of the timing of updating the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A will be described.

(1) The update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A may be set to the time when the process related to the occurrence of winning is being executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, in the display update process, if a small winning combination is won (YES in SA250), the display of the navigation display 12A is displayed after the payout process is executed (SA251). It may be cleared (SA255). If the player has won the replay combination (YES in SA252), the replay flag is set (SA253), and the display update process is terminated without updating the display of the navigation display 12A. In addition, if neither the replaying role nor the small role has been won (YES in SA252), that is, if the special role has been won, or if neither of the lottery target roles has been won, either process The display of the navigation display 12A may be cleared without performing the above (SA255).

If the player has won the re-game combination, the display update process ends the process without updating the display of the navigation display 12A. If the player has won the replay combination, automatic BET is performed in the bet number setting process (BET process) executed when the next game is started, and the navigation display 12A is displayed at the timing when the replay flag is cleared. The display is updated.

In this way, since the display of the navigation display 12A is updated at the timing related to the execution of the process related to the occurrence of winning, which is the timing when the game ends, the navigation display 12A is used to separate the games. Can be expressed by updating the display of, and the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A can be updated at an appropriate timing.

The timing related to the execution of the process related to the occurrence of a prize includes the timing to start the execution of the process related to the occurrence of a prize, the timing to be executed, and the timing to end the process. In addition, the processing related to the occurrence or non-existence of winning includes a winning determination processing, an automatic BET processing, a payout processing, and the like. That is, in the update of the navigation display 12A, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated at the timing when the prize determination is started in the prize determination process without providing the display update process. Further, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated at the timing when it is determined that the small winning combination has been won. Further, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated when the medal payout process is executed or during the payout process. Further, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated at the timing when the payout process is started. Even when the player has won the re-game combination, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated at the timing when it is determined that the player has won the re-game combination in the winning determination process. Further, the display update process may not be provided, and the replay flag may be set and the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated when it is determined in the winning determination process that the player has won the replay combination. Further, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated when the automatic BET is executed or during the execution of the automatic BET. In addition, when a lottery target combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state has been won, the navigation display may be updated at the timing of processing the transition of the gaming state.

Further, even when the update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A is set to the time when the process related to the occurrence of winning is being executed, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is updated as in the embodiment. When the timing is when the player's hand is released from the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation, the update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A and the update timing of the display of the game auxiliary display 12 are different. It is possible to make the player recognize that the information displayed on the display is different information.

When an error is notified using only the game auxiliary display 12 when the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is updated while the processing related to the processing related to the occurrence of winning is being executed. The display content of the navigation display 12A differs depending on the lottery target winning combination when the error is notified. Specifically, when the navigation number is displayed on the navigation display 12A and the player wins the re-game combination (for example, when the display result corresponding to the re-game combination is derived and displayed), during the next game. The display of the navigation display 12A is updated at the time of automatic BET to be executed. On the other hand, when the small winning combination is won (for example, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived and displayed), the display of the navigation display 12A is updated when the payout process is executed. Therefore, when the navigation number is displayed on the navigation display 12A at the time of error notification, if the player wins the re-game combination, the navigation number remains displayed on the navigation display 12A. Further, when the navigation number is displayed on the navigation display 12A at the time of error notification, if a small winning combination is won, the display on the navigation display 12A is cleared. Similarly, even when a player loses a prize or wins a special role, the display of the navigation display 12A is cleared during the process related to the game, so that the display of the navigation display 12A is cleared when an error is notified.

When the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is updated while the process related to the occurrence of winning is being executed, and when an error is notified using only the game assistance display 12, whichever Even if a winning combination is won in the lottery, the same processing may be performed regardless of whether or not an abnormality has occurred, so that the processing load on the slot machine can be reduced.

(2) The update timing of the display of the navigation display 12A may be set when the player performs an operation related to the start of the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 (D'), when the re-game combination has not been won in the game, the MAXBET switch 6, which is an operation related to the start of the next game of the game, is operated. At that time, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated. Further, when the player has won the re-game combination in the game, the display of the navigation display 12A may be updated when the start switch 7, which is an operation related to the start of the next game of the game, is operated. Good.

In this way, when the player performs an operation related to the start of the game, which is the timing when the next game is started, the display of the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is updated, so that the next game is started. Can be expressed in an easy-to-understand manner by updating the display of the navigation display 12A, and the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A can be updated at an appropriate timing.

The operation related to the start of the game by the player is the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the start switch 7, but the operation of the single BET switch and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4 are included. Further, when the player is suggested to operate a predetermined operation unit (for example, the effect switch 56) at the start of the next game, the operation to the operation unit is also included in the operation related to the start of the game. Further, when the player performs an operation related to the start of the game, the information regarding the winning prize displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 may be cleared. By doing so, at the timing when the next game of the game in which the prize is generated is started, the information regarding the prize displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is cleared, so that when the prize related to the prize information is the game. It is easy to understand whether the prize is a prize generated at the time of, and the information notified by the game auxiliary display 12 can be updated at an appropriate timing.

(3) The display update timing of the navigation display 12A may be set to the time when the non-game period during which the game is not performed reaches a predetermined time. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 37 (C') and 37 (G), when the operation to the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is completed (when the player's hand is released from the stop switch 8). When 30 seconds have passed without setting the number of bets, the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is cleared. At this time, the state is shifted to the demo state, the demo command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 to reduce the power consumption of the slot machine 1 as a display indicating that the demonstration is in progress. If it is set to perform, the text image "Power saving" is displayed. Further, if it is not set to perform control to reduce the power consumption of the slot machine 1, a predetermined demo image is displayed. Further, if the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 at the timing of the transition to the demo state, the display may be cleared.

According to such a configuration, the display of the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A is updated at the timing when the player shifts to the demo state, which is the timing when the player may have stopped the game. Since the navigation number is still displayed on the navigation display 12A when another player tries to start the game, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused, and the navigation display 12A can be used. The displayed navigation number can be updated at a suitable timing. Further, as shown in FIGS. 37 (G) and 37 (d), the number of medals to be paid out, which is information on winning, displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 at a timing when the player may have stopped the game is also cleared. .. Therefore, when another player tries to start the game, it is possible to prevent the information on the winning prize displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 from being displayed, and whether or not the number of medals has been paid out. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused about the medal. In addition, it is easy to change when the information regarding the winning prize displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is generated in the game, and the information notified by the game auxiliary display 12 can be updated at a suitable timing.

The non-gaming period is the period from when the operation to the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is completed (when the player's hand is released from the stop switch 8) until the number of bets is set. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be the period from the time when the player pays the medal to the time when the next player inserts the medal. In such a case, the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A when a short period such as 3 seconds has passed without inserting the medal, starting from the time when the player settles the medal. May be cleared. Further, the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A may be cleared when the medal is settled. Further, although the starting point is when the operation to the stop switch 8 related to the third stop operation is completed, the starting point may be when the operation related to the menu screen becomes effective. In such a case, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without performing operations related to the start of the game (operations to the MAXBET switch 6, operations to the start switch 7, etc.) after the operations related to the menu screen are enabled. In addition, the display of the navigation display 12A may be cleared. Here, the period during which the operation related to the start of the game is not performed after the operation related to the menu screen is enabled is the non-game period even when the operation related to the menu screen is performed.

The information displayed on the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12 is updated at any time when an operation related to the start of the game is performed or when the non-game period reaches a predetermined time. It may be. By doing so, the information displayed on the navigation display 12A and the game assistance display 12 can be reliably updated.

[Timing to shift to error state]
In the embodiment, the error state is set to be performed after the error flag is set in the processing at the end of the game, but it is determined whether or not to shift to the error state at different timings, and the state is shifted to the error state. It may be. With reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, a modified example of the timing of transition to the error state and a display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A when the transition to the error state occurs during AT will be described.

The error state may be entered at the timing when the error occurs. Specifically, when the error notification process shown in FIG. 38 is executed in the timer interrupt process (main), it is detected whether or not an error has occurred at regular time intervals, and it is determined that an error has occurred. (YES in SA260) The error state may be entered (S260).

A case where an error occurs during the rotation of the reel 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 39. Here, the error code is displayed on the navigation display 12A only when a RAM error error occurs, and when other errors (payout error 1-3, input error 1-3, full tank error) occur, the navigation display is displayed. An example in which the display of the vessel 12A does not change will be described.

In FIG. 39, an example in which a closing error 2 occurs during AT and when the reel 2 is rotating will be described. In FIG. 39 (A), an internal lottery is performed at the timing when the start switch 7 is pressed, the push order bell is won, and the operation procedure corresponding to the winning push order bell is performed by the liquid crystal display 51 and the navigation display 12A. Be notified. After that, while the reel 2 is rotating, a player (cheating person) inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 4 by some method and inserts the medal into the hopper tank 34a, which causes an error (F4). When an error occurs (when an error is detected), the main control unit 41 shifts to an error state, controls so as not to accept an operation from the player, and subordinates an error command capable of identifying the generated error. It is transmitted to the control unit 91. Based on the sent error command, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the error information and the like by using the liquid crystal display 51. Further, in the input error 2, since the display of the navigation display 12A does not change, the navigation number remains displayed on the navigation display 12A. On the other hand, "E6" is displayed as an error code on the game auxiliary display 12. After that, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), when the error is cleared, the operation from the player is accepted and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is cleared.

Here, if an error occurs when the navigation number is displayed on the navigation display 12A and the error code is displayed on the navigation display 12A, the original display (display of the navigation number) after the error is cleared. Return to. When the error is cleared, the display of the navigation display 12A may be cleared if the operation procedure does not correspond to the navigation number.

If an error is detected during reel rotation control, an error is notified when all reels are stopped, and if an error is detected when not during reel rotation control, an error is detected. An error may be notified when the error occurs.

[About the installation position and display mode of the navigation display 12A]
In the present embodiment, as a method for the player to arrange the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12 so that the player can distinguish between the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12, both vertically and horizontally. It was decided to place it in a position where it would not be. However, for example, the size of the navigation display 12A and the size of the game auxiliary display 12 may be changed so that the discrimination can be made. Specifically, the display areas of the navigation display 12A and the game assistance display 12 may be designed to be different, or the sizes of the information displayed on the navigation display 12A and the game assistance display 12 may be different. It may be. In addition, it may be possible to determine whether or not a frame is provided. Further, although it is assumed that the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A are arranged in the area of the game display unit 13, the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation display 12A should be arranged in the vicinity of the range where the player can see at the same time without changing the visual field. Just do it. Further, it may be possible to distinguish by changing the number of digits to be displayed. Specifically, the navigation display 12A may be notified of information in three digits, and the game auxiliary display 12 may be notified of information in two digits.

Further, the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12 are both 7-segment displays, but the display is not limited to this. For example, a liquid crystal display screen, a 14-segment display, a lamp having different colors, or the like, which can be notified by a plurality of patterns may be used.

Further, as a method of discriminating between the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12, in addition to the seven segments capable of displaying letters and numbers, the navigation display 12A is different from letters and numbers. , Etc. may be provided so that an eighth segment may be provided. Further, as a display that can identify the operation mode displayed on the navigation display 12A, a display (for example, "8") for notifying the number of medals to be paid out displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 may not be included. Good. Further, in the navigation display 12A, information not displayed on the game assist display 12 may be notified so that the information regarding the operation mode can be understood. For example, in the navigation display 12A, the navigation number may be displayed in the first digit and "-" may be displayed in the second digit.

[About error status]
In the present embodiment, the error state is a state in which an operation from a player is not accepted, and specifically, a state in which an operation to an operating means such as a start switch 7 or a stop switch 8 is invalidated. However, depending on the type of error, different controls may be used to determine whether or not the operation on the operating means is invalidated. For example, for an error that does not pose a safety problem even if the progress of the game is continued, the error is notified, but the operation to the operating means may be left enabled.

[About error notification mode]
In the present embodiment, when an error is notified using both the navigation display 12A and the game auxiliary display 12, the letter "E" is displayed on both displays, but two displays are displayed. The device may display information about the error in different ways. For example, the navigation display 12A may be a 7-segment display, the game auxiliary display 12 may be an LED lamp, the navigation display 12A may display the letter "E", and the game auxiliary display 12 may have a red LED lamp. It may be turned on. In addition, notifying an error in the same manner on two indicators means not only displaying exactly the same display, but also displaying an image containing the letter "E" on both indicators, and the same on both indicators. Includes displaying information in color and displaying common characters and icons. In addition, if an error occurs that can determine that fraudulent activity has definitely occurred, or if the fraudulent activity is repeated and the error occurs abnormally a predetermined number of times, the fraudster is notified. May send an error command to the hall computer so that only the clerk knows that the error has occurred without notifying the error. By doing so, the clerk can find the player who is cheating without being noticed by the cheating person.

Further, in the present embodiment, all the errors are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when they occur, but the error contents are not notified to the liquid crystal display 51 for the errors of low importance. Alternatively, the error may be notified so as to be less noticeable than the error of high importance. Specifically, when a full tank error occurs, the character image "The hopper is full" may be displayed at the right end of the liquid crystal display 51 without stopping the progress of the game.

[About navigation notification]
The mode of displaying the navigation number (0 to 13) on the navigation display 12A when performing the navigation notification may be other than the mode disclosed in the embodiment.

For example, as shown in FIG. 40, as the navigation display 12A, the displays 12AL and 12AR may be used in the same manner as the game auxiliary display 12 of the present embodiment. In this case, in order to be able to distinguish from the game auxiliary display 12, an eighth segment may be provided in the lower right corner in addition to the segment constituting the alphabet or the character. For example, the navigation number may be displayed mainly by using the second display among the plurality of displays 12AL and 12AR.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40A, when the navigation notification is performed, the main control unit 41 displays a one-digit number indicating the navigation number as a navigation display when the navigation number is less than 10. It is displayed on the display 12AL of the 12A, and when the navigation number is 10 or more, the first digit (one digit) indicating the navigation number is displayed on the display 12AR of the navigation display 12A. By displaying the second digit (tens digit) on the display 12AL of the navigation display 12A, when displaying the navigation number on the navigation display 12A, it is mainly displayed among the navigation display 12A. The vessel 12AL may be used. Further, although the number of medals to be paid out is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12, it may be displayed on the navigation display 12A. At this time, when displaying the navigation number, the eighth segment provided at the lower right of the indicators 12AL and 12AR is lit so that it can be determined whether the number of medals is paid out or the navigation number. You may do so.

The stop operation mode that is advantageous for the player, which can be identified by the navigation number displayed on the navigation display 12A by the navigation notification, is an operation mode in which one of a plurality of operation orders is operated, or a plurality of different operation timings. It may be an operation mode in which the operation is performed at any of the operation timings, or an operation mode in which a combination thereof is used.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a configuration in which the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player, is notified by the navigation notification according to the notification target combination won by the internal winning. However, the main control unit 41 operates by any of a plurality of different operation timings by the navigation notification, an operation mode in which the main control unit 41 operates in any one of a plurality of operation orders, and a combination thereof. It may be configured to notify the operation mode according to. Even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 can specify that the notification target combination has been won regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT, but the operation mode is advantageous for the player. By setting the second internal winning command so that it cannot be specified, the sub-control unit 91 side specifies an operation mode advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command. There is nothing to do.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets a plurality of different operation timings (“blue 7”, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” as advantageous operation modes advantageous to the player in the winning line LN. The operation mode to be operated at any of the operation timings (timing to stop), and the operation mode to be operated in any one of a plurality of operation orders (for example, left middle right, left and right middle operation order, etc.) Although it is configured to notify by navigation notification, it may be configured to notify an operation mode or the like by a combination of these.

Further, although the main control unit 41 is supposed to display only the navigation number on the navigation display 12A, as shown in FIGS. 40 (b) and 40 (c), the navigation display 12A is displayed when performing the navigation notification. The navigation number is displayed on one of the constituent indicators, 12AL, and the navigation notification is executed on the different indicators 12AR, and "." Is used as a navigation symbol indicating that the navigation number is being displayed. Or "=" may be displayed.

Further, when displaying the navigation symbol on the navigation display 12A when performing the navigation notification, the navigation symbol may be a fixed display or a display that changes at a predetermined timing. good. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the main control unit 41 may change the navigation symbol every time a stop operation is performed, or may change the navigation symbol at predetermined time intervals. In such a configuration, the navigation symbol can be easily recognized by changing the navigation symbol. Further, by changing the navigation symbol every time the stop operation is performed, the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R performed according to the display mode of the displayed navigation symbol can be the first. It is possible to grasp whether it is a stop operation, a second stop operation, or a third stop operation.

Further, as the navigation notification, the display mode of the navigation display 12A may be a display mode that directly indicates the stop order (for example, modification 1 of FIG. 41), or the stop order is directly recalled. In a display mode (for example, modification 2 of FIG. 41), it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of lighting segments, and it cannot be easily identified without a correspondence table or the like. There may be.

Specifically, as shown as a modification 1 of FIG. 41, for example, the reel number of the left reel 2L is "1", the reel number of the middle reel 2C is "2", and the reel number of the right reel 2R is "3". As a result, the reel number of the first stop is displayed on the display located on the left side of the two navigation indicators 12A, and the reel number of the second stop is displayed on the display located on the right side of the other (navigation). For example, by displaying "21" on the display 12A, it is shown that the stop order is middle, left, and right), and the stop order may be directly suggested as a navigation notification. Further, the blue 7 symbol is "b7", the red 7 symbol is "r7", the white 7 symbol is "S7", and the BAR symbol is "br". These "b7", "r7", "S7", and "br" By displaying "" on the game auxiliary display 12, the stop timing may be directly suggested by suggesting the symbols of blue 7, red 7, white 7, and BAR.

Further, as shown as a modification 2 in FIG. 41, a combination of segments in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order in advance in the stop order (for example, as a combination of segments suggesting a stop order in the left middle right, on the left It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order by assigning the 2nd segment of the located display, the 4th and 6th segment combinations of the left display, etc.) and lighting the corresponding segment. , The stop order may be suggested by a display mode that can be identified by using a correspondence table or the like.

[How to display the number of medals paid out]
In the present embodiment, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out on the game assistance display 12, only the number indicating the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game assistance display 12, but the game assistance display 12 is displayed. Two indicators are provided as constituent indicators, one indicator may display the number of medals to be paid out, and another indicator may be used as an auxiliary. For example, another display may display a payout symbol (for example, "=" or "") indicating that the payout is in progress.

[About the contents displayed on the game auxiliary display 12]
In the present embodiment, the game auxiliary display 12 displays the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 only when a small winning combination is won. However, not limited to this, a lottery that gives the player the right to be given advantageous benefits, such as "r" when winning a re-game role and "88" when winning a special role. Even when the target role is won, specific information may be notified. In such a case, if the player wins the re-game combination, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 may be cleared at the timing when the automatic BET is performed. In addition, if a special role is won, the display may be cleared when an operation related to the start of the next game is performed. The timing of clearing the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is not limited to this.

[About slot machines]
In the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which game balls can be fired to play games, and the number of bets can be set according to the game balls passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are provided, and after the reels are variablely displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the reels. We explained the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the combination of the display results of the reels. That is, a plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each are provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. Then, a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. A slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result is not limited to a slot machine having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. May be good.

[About the start timing of navigation notification]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 decides that the navigation notification is started when the start switch 7 is operated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, from one start timing from when the control to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to a predetermined constant speed is started until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective as the game progresses, the reels When starting the control to rotate 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed, the navigation notification may be started at any one timing when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective. ..

Among such configurations, in particular, one start timing is controlled to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed when the start switch 7 is operated with a specified number of bets set. By setting any of the above, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started before the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R become effective. Further, one start timing is set to either when the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed is started, or when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. For example, in the period from the operation of the start switch 7 to the start of the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed, a reel effect of rotating the reel in a mode different from that of a normal game is performed. Even if the configuration is such that the game is performed or the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined time, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started after the reel effect, the freeze state, or the like ends. It is possible to limit the display of the navigation number during the period when the reel effect is performed. Further, by setting one start timing as 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 above-mentioned reel effect or reel acceleration due to recovery from power failure occurs, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is started at a predetermined timing at the start of the game. be able to.

[Timing when navigation production starts]
In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to start the navigation effect when the push order command is received when performing the navigation effect, but the timing at which the navigation effect is started is the main control unit. It may be before the stop operation of the stop switch is enabled on the 41 side, for example, the timing at which the reel acceleration information command indicating that the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started at the start of the game is received. , The timing may be within the period from the reception of the push order command to the time before the acceleration completion command indicating that the control for accelerating the reel to a predetermined constant speed rotation is completed with the start of the game. In particular, when the stop operation is enabled, the navigation notification is started on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect is started on the sub control unit 91 side, so that the navigation notification is performed. Even in the state, during the period from the start operation to the activation of the stop operation, the navigation notification and the navigation effect do not suggest the winning of the notification target role, so that the internal information is provided for that period. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the winning role in the lottery. In particular, the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side is started and the navigation effect on the sub control unit 91 side is started after the reel rotation related to the game is started. , The main control unit 41 controls the game to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game in the period from the start operation to the start of the rotation control of the reel related to the game, and the reel effect using the reel in the freeze state. In the case of a configuration in which the above is feasible, the notification target is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect during the period from the start operation to the start of the reel rotation control related to the game, that is, the period controlled in the freeze state. Since the winning of the winning combination is not suggested, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the winning combination in the internal lottery during the period.

Further, the timing for ending the navigation effect may be at least a configuration that is performed when the result of the game changes depending on the stop order. For example, the stop order other than the stop order suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect is sufficient. When it is confirmed that the notification target combination will not win by operating the switch, or when it is confirmed that only one combination will win by performing the first stop operation or the second stop operation, etc., the main The navigation effect may be terminated before the navigation notification is terminated on the control unit 41 side. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the navigation effect from being continued even after the result of the game is confirmed.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to transmit a command composed of 2 bytes to the sub control unit 91, but the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example and other data forms can be used. You may use it. Further, in the present embodiment, the command is composed of a 2-byte signal, but these commands may be composed of a 1-byte signal or a 3-byte or more signal.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command composed of 2 bytes are transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the second byte of each command is transmitted. Although the configuration includes a winning number for transmission, the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example, and other data forms may be used. For example, a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command Each consists of a 3-byte signal, and the 3rd byte includes the transmission winning number of the special combination or the transmission winning number of the general combination, and the 1st internal winning command and the 2nd internal winning command are 3 bytes. It may be configured to be composed of one signal consisting of, and the second byte may include the winning number for transmission of the special combination, and the third byte may include the winning number for transmission of the general combination.

[About internal winning command setting process]
In the present embodiment, the winning numbers of the special winning combination and the general winning combination are assigned separately, that is, the winning of the special winning combination corresponding to the types and deviations of the special winning combination (BB1, BB2, RB, SB) in the special winning combination winning number table. The number is set, and the winning number of the general winning combination is set in the general winning combination winning number table according to the type of the general winning combination and the loss. The main control unit 41 sets the winning number of the special winning combination according to the result of the internal lottery. And the winning number of the general winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. However, a configuration in which a winning number is assigned without dividing into a special role and a general role, for example, "BB1", "small role", "BB1 + small role to be won at the same time (for example, BB1 + cherry shown in FIG. 10)", respectively. A winning number may be assigned as one lottery target combination. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, so that the special winning combination and the small winning combination are won based only on the one winning number. It is possible to determine whether or not the reels are being used, and perform predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.).

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the notification target combination when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Although it is possible to specify that the player has won, the second internal winning command related to the general role is set so that the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified. However, when the state is not controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. While setting the second internal winning command related to the general combination as described above, when the AT is in a controlled state, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the type of the notified target combination won is set. A second winning number including the winning number "8" when the RT1 transition replay 1 is won as the pushing order replay, and the winning number "27" when the pushing order bell 6 is won as the pushing order bell. By setting an internal winning command, when the AT is in a controlled state, a second internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. You may. In such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination, so that the sub On the control unit 91 side, the stop order that is advantageous for the player can be notified by the navigation effect. Further, in the state controlled by AT, the winning number of the lottery target combination in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command, so that the winning combination included in the internally won lottery target combination An effect according to the type, for example, when the RT1 transition re-game 1 is won, an effect suggesting the possibility that the normal re-game included in the RT1 transition re-game 1 will win can be performed.

Further, the main control unit 41 may have a configuration in which the push order command setting process is not executed and the push order command is not transmitted. With such a configuration, the second control unit 41 is controlled by the AT. From the winning number included in the internal winning command of, the stop order advantageous for the player can be specified according to the type of the notification target combination, and the sub-control unit 91 side notifies the stop order advantageous for the player by the navigation effect. At the same time, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 is a group of the same type of notification target combination regardless of the game state (in the present embodiment, a push order replay group and a push order bell group). The same transmission winning number (in this embodiment, "2" for the push order replay group and "22" for the push order bell group) is uniformly set for each transmission winning. The configuration is such that a second internal winning command including a number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. However, in the internal winning command setting process, the group of the notification target combination for which the same transmission winning number is set is at least when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. In addition, although it is possible to specify that the notification target combination has been won, it is sufficient to make it impossible to specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. For example, a group of the same type of notification target role to be drawn in one game state is divided into a plurality of groups so that each group includes one role that is advantageous to the player. A different transmission winning number may be set for each group. As a result, it is possible for the sub-control unit 91 side to specify whether the notification target combination belonging to any of the plurality of groups has been elected, and to execute the effect according to the specified group.

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

In the present embodiment, 1 to 28 are assigned as the winning numbers of the general winning combination, and the winning numbers of the push order replay which is the notification target combination are continuously set in the first numerical range (2 to 14), and the first The winning numbers of the push order bells, which are the notification target combinations, are continuously set in the numerical range of 2 (22 to 27), and the winning numbers of the non-notifying target combinations are before and after the first numerical range and the second numerical range. Although the configuration is distributed and set in the numerical range of, the winning numbers of all the non-notifying target combinations may be continuously set in the third numerical range. With such a configuration, whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination by the winning number used when performing the predetermined control. Since it can be determined by whether or not it is possible, the process when transmitting the second internal winning command can be simplified, and it is determined whether or not the winning number assigned to the non-notifying target combination is within a predetermined numerical range. The process to be performed can be simplified.

[Push order command setting process]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the notification target combination is won in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed in the push order command setting process. When it is determined that the winning combination to be stopped is determined, a push order command including a navigation number capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is set, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. It is a configuration to do. However, the command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the winning combination is determined may be a command different from the push order command. .. For example, by transmitting another command including the winning number of the notification target combination won in the internal lottery, it is possible to specify the stop order advantageous to the player based on the type of the notification target combination won. Alternatively, it may be configured to provide a separate command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order that is advantageous for the player. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process only when the internal lottery is performed, and then when the winning combination to be stopped is determined, the stop order is advantageous to the player. By configuring the process to set a command that can specify the above, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process when the internal lottery is performed and when the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed. After the winning combination to be stopped is determined, each time the push order command setting process is performed, a push order command capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. However, the push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player after the stop combination is determined may be a configuration that is transmitted at least once when the stop combination is determined, and the stop combination is determined. Therefore, after the push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player is transmitted, the push order command setting process may not be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process when the internal lottery is performed and the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed in the state of performing the navigation notification. It is a configuration to do. However, in the case of the navigation notification, the push order command setting process may be executed only when the internal lottery is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41 when the navigation notification is performed.

[About the connection between the game control board and the test device]
The number of slot machines provided by a third party organization for conducting tests is usually about several, and other slot machines for mass production shipped to amusement stores input and output these test signals and test signals. Since there is little need to do this, these mass-produced slot machines may be equipped with a game control board 40 that has a wiring pattern but does not have the above-mentioned connection terminals, and thus for mass production. 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 device 1300 can be mounted only by mounting the connection terminals. It becomes possible to connect easily. Further, only the test slot machine is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal and a connection terminal for connecting to the IF1 board 1100, the IF2 board 1200 and the test device 1300, and the slot machine for mass production is provided with a connection terminal. , These wiring patterns and connection terminals may not be provided. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not actually be output. As a result, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be further reduced.

Further, the slot machine for mass production is equipped with the game control board 40 which is not provided with the sockets of the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d, although the wiring pattern is formed. However, this can reduce the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production. 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, a socket is mounted to mount the first information output circuit 40a and the second information output circuit 40b. The IF1 board, IF2 board, and test device 1300 can be easily connected only by attaching the input circuit 40d. Further, only the test slot machine is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal, and a socket for attaching the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d for mass production. The slot machine may not be provided with these wiring patterns or sockets. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not actually be output. As a result, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be further reduced.

The game control board 40 may generate a second test signal in a mode that can be input by the test device 1300, and output the second test signal to the test device 1300 via the IF2 board 1200.

Further, the IF1 board 1100 only relays the first test signal output from the game control board 40, but the IF1 board 1100 also has a control unit on which a CPU or the like is mounted and is mounted on the game control board 40. The output first test signal may be changed to a mode that can be input by the test apparatus 1300, and such a configuration simplifies the test signal output from the game control board 40. Can be done.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification when the AT is controlled, and the game control board 40 outputs a first test signal indicating the result of the game to the IF1 board 1100. The configuration includes a first information output circuit 40a and a second information output circuit 40b that outputs a navigation notification signal including information related to navigation notification to the IF2 board 1200, but is a main control unit. The game control board 40 may not output the navigation notification signal to the IF2 board 1200 without executing the navigation notification. In such a configuration, it is common to the first information output circuit 40a of the present embodiment. By using the circuit of the above to output a test signal indicating the result of the game to the IF1 board 1100, regardless of whether or not a means for executing the navigation notification and a means for outputting the navigation notification signal are provided. , The circuit for outputting the test signal indicating the result of the game to the IF1 board 1100 on the game control board 40 can be shared.

In the present embodiment, the display signal and the navigation 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 generate the navigation notification signal. The configuration is such that the navigation notification signal is generated and transmitted from the second information output circuit 40b to the IF2 board 1200, but the main control unit 41 directly generates a signal containing only the information related to the navigation notification. By inputting a signal to the second information output circuit 40b, the signal may be transmitted from the second information output circuit 40b to the IF2 board 1200.

Further, it may be configured to output as a navigation notification signal by using 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. 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 can transmit a push order command to the IF2 control unit 1203, and the IF2 control unit 1203 specifies a navigation number based on the push order command, and the said The stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the reels are stopped according to the navigation number, and the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which the configuration symbol corresponding to the navigation number can be drawn for the corresponding stop reel is output. It may be configured to be.

In the present embodiment, the lighting mode for lighting the navigation display 12A by the navigation notification is from the first stop to the third stop by lighting the navigation display 12A according to one lighting mode when the notification target combination is won. The drive signal for lighting the navigation display 12A is branched in the lighting mode, and is transmitted to the test device 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. The lighting mode for lighting the display 12A indicates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be stopped next, and then notifies so that the stop order can be sequentially specified by switching the lighting mode each time the stop operation is performed. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 generates a signal capable of specifying all the stop orders from the first stop to the third stop when the notification target combination is won, and the IF2 board It is preferable to configure the test device 1300 to transmit the signal via the 1200, which makes it possible for the test device 1300 to specify the stop order notified by the navigation notification at an earlier stage.

In the present embodiment, the navigation notification is configured to notify the stop operation mode (stop order and stop operation timing) that is advantageous to the player, but the advantage to the player does not change as an effect, but is predetermined. It may be configured to perform navigation notification for performing the reel stop operation in the stop operation mode of. In such a configuration, for example, as one re-game combination in which a prize is won and a re-game is given regardless of the stop order, the operation is performed in one stop order (for example, right, middle, left stop order). The combination of 1 symbols (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), so that the first symbol is used. In a configuration in which a combination of symbols different from the combination of symbols (for example, "replay-replay-replay") is stopped, when the main control unit 41 decides to stop the combination of the first symbols as an effect. , When it is decided not to stop the combination of the first symbol by outputting the navigation number indicating the stop order of one, the navigation number indicating the other stop order is output, so that the first effect is produced. 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 stopping the reels according to the navigation number. In addition, by outputting a stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which the configuration symbol corresponding to the navigation number can be drawn in for the corresponding stop reel, the stop operation close to that of the slot machine on the market can be performed even by the test by the test device 1300. Can be done.

Further, with such a configuration, for example, a configuration in which the advantage of the next game or later is changed on condition that the combination of the first symbols is stopped (the combination of the first symbols is stopped). A configuration in which the game is shifted to a predetermined gaming state, a configuration in which the number of games controlled by the AT is added by stopping the combination of the first symbols, etc.), and a combination of the first symbols according to the navigation number. Even in the configuration in which the player is suggested to stop the operation mode, the stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the reels are stopped according to 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 in, it is possible to obtain a payout rate close to the payout rate in the market by the test by the test apparatus 1300.

Further, with such a configuration, for example, a combination having the same degree of advantage (for example, a replay), a combination composed of a combination of the first symbols and a combination composed of a combination of the second symbols , Indicates a stop operation mode in which the winning combination of the first symbol combination can be won in order to simply stop the combination of the first symbol on the reel when winning in the internal lottery. When outputting the navigation number, the stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the reels are stopped according to the navigation number, and the stop operation position at which the configuration symbol corresponding to the navigation number can be drawn in for the corresponding stop reel. By outputting the stop execution position signal indicating, the reel can be stopped with a 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 apparatus 1300.

[Display control of game machine information display 50]
When initializing the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data, for example, at least of the advantageous section ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio for the past 6000 games. If any one of them is determined to be abnormal, the data relating to all of them may be initialized, or only a part of the data may be initialized. In addition, when an abnormality is determined in a part of the data for the past 6000 games, all the data for the past 6000 games and the total cumulative number of games is initialized, or conversely, a part of the data for the total cumulative number of games is initialized. When an abnormality is determined, all the data for the past 6000 games and the total total number of games may be initialized.

In addition, it is determined whether or not the data used for calculating the advantageous section ratio, the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio for the past 6000 games and the total cumulative number of games is normal, and it is determined to be abnormal. In that case, a predetermined operation (for example, the switches such as the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and the setting key switch 37 are operated by the predetermined procedure) is performed. By doing so, the initialization related to the data may be performed.

Further, in the notification that an abnormality has been determined, as described above, the game machine information display 50 may display that an abnormality has been detected (for example, "FFFF") to notify the fact. When an abnormality is determined, a command capable of identifying the abnormality is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 to notify the sub control unit 91 that the abnormality has been determined by the liquid crystal display 51 or the like. You may do so.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of advantageous sections between the past 6000 games, the ratio of advantageous sections to the total cumulative number of games, the ratio of consecutive payments between the past 6000 games, and the ratio between the past 6000 games during the period from when the power is turned on until the power supply is stopped. The character payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the character payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number for each predetermined period. Although it is displayed by switching to, it is displayed only when the open state of the front door 1b is detected, or the operation of a predetermined operation switch (for example, reset / setting switch 38) is detected. It is displayed only when it is set, it is displayed when it is not in the game, it is displayed during the setting change status or setting confirmation, or it is displayed only for a specified period after the power is turned on. You may do it. Further, instead of automatically switching every predetermined period, the display content may be switched every time a predetermined operation is performed.

In the present embodiment, it is the game machine information display that the data abnormality used for calculating the display content of the game machine information display 50 is determined and the data for calculating the display content is insufficient. Although it is configured to be notified by using 50, a command capable of identifying that fact may be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 so that it can be confirmed by a display or an effect device controlled by the sub control unit 91.

In the present embodiment, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio to the total cumulative number of games, the continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the character payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the advantageous section between the past 6000 games. The payout ratio, the joint payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the accessory payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number are displayed on the game machine information display 50. In addition to the display of, when the RAM 41c is initialized by changing the setting, or when the disconnection of the wiring (wiring of the backup power supply, etc.) provided in the slot machine 1 is detected, that fact can be recognized. It may be displayed on the game machine information display 50.

In particular, if the setting is changed during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carry-over of the bonus and the bonus or advantageous section is forcibly terminated, or if the bonus being carried over is cleared, the game is defined while the bonus is being carried over. More than a few operations have been performed, or an operation to intentionally end the advantageous section has been performed (for example, in RT2 and RT3 during AT, the RT1 transition replay or SB is intentionally won, or a specific symbol is stopped. When an operation to shift to RT1 is performed, that is, when a game state that is relatively advantageous to the player is intentionally shifted to a game state that is disadvantageous to the player, etc.) is detected, and the game machine information display 50 is disconnected. When it is detected that the connection may not be performed normally due to the occurrence of the above, the fact is notified so as to be identifiable. By doing so, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the continuous combination payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. ..

If there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc., that fact is detected and detected. Is recorded on the main control unit 41 side, and after that, predetermined operations (for example, switches such as start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, setting key switch 37, etc. are predetermined without notifying the detection. By operating according to the procedure described in (1), connecting a predetermined external device such as an inspection terminal to the game control board 40, etc.), these histories are displayed on the display (display) provided on the main control unit 41 side. For example, it may be confirmed by a game machine information display 50 or the like), a display provided on the sub control unit 91 side (for example, a liquid crystal display 51 or the like), or an external display of the slot machine 1.

In addition, the settings have been changed, the disconnection has been detected, and the connection failure of the game machine information display 50 has occurred, which is correct as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the continuous combination payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. There is a possibility that the information may not be displayed, and as mentioned above, there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. This may be confirmed by a display or an effect device controlled by the sub control unit 91. In addition, the setting was changed during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carry-over of the bonus, and the bonus or advantageous section was forcibly terminated, or the bonus during the carry-over was cleared, the advantageous section ratio, the bonus payout ratio, The sub-control unit 91 records the history of detection that there is a possibility of unauthorized operation so that correct information is not displayed as the continuous combination payout ratio, advantageous section payout ratio, etc., and these are performed by a predetermined operation. You may be able to check the history of.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, is illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect along with voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on the specified website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT controls the number of times the navigation effect can be executed until the navigation effect is executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT controls until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in a predetermined state is exemplified for a slot machine, but in a state advantageous for a player. If there is, it is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states are, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) where the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is higher than usual. It does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game as it becomes narrower, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but defines the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over a period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from this embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the "probability of the privilege being granted" and the "granted when the privilege is determined to be granted". At least one of the "value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is "AT winning probability in AT lottery" and "AT given when AT is won in AT lottery" than in the normal state. At least one of the "value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning. In addition to this, the third role may be won.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform an effect or notification is given. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the present embodiment). ), A transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be visually recognized), lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by means different from those of the present embodiment, such as blowing air from the air, changing the temperature of the stop switch, and the like.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling the AT lottery to a high probability state, the lamp or LED (for example, the navigation display 12A, the game auxiliary display 12, etc.) indicates to that effect. It may be notified by lighting control. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the navigation display 12A is used to execute the navigation effect a predetermined number of times to control the AT lottery to a high probability state. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control the AT lottery to a high probability state.

When the main control unit 41 executes control related to AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of ROM 41b and RAM 41c and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[About setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, the setting may be changed to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door 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.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

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

Claims (2)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
As the notification unit controlled by the game control means, a first notification unit that notifies operation mode information that can specify the operation mode of the derived operation means, and a second notification unit that notifies information other than the operation mode information. With ,
The game control means
At a timing related to operation for the derivation operation means for deriving the display result derived at the end, a first notification updating means for updating the operation mode information broadcast using the first notification unit,
Look including a an abnormality informing means for informing the occurrence of abnormality in said slot machine,
The abnormality notification means is
In response to the occurrence of the first abnormality included in the abnormality generated in the slot machine, the second notification unit is used to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
In response to the occurrence of a second abnormality that is more important than the first abnormality, the first notification unit is used in addition to the second notification unit to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
The notification unit
It has a first display unit and a second display unit.
Information is notified by the display of the first display unit and the display of the second display unit.
When the second abnormality occurs, the same display is performed on the first display unit in the first notification unit and the first display unit in the second notification unit, and the second display in the first notification unit. A slot machine in which the same display is performed on the unit and the second display unit in the second notification unit . Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
A prize-related processing means that executes prize-related processing related to the occurrence of a prize, and
As the notification unit controlled by the game control means, a first notification unit that notifies operation mode information that can specify the operation mode of the derived operation means, and a second notification unit that notifies information other than the operation mode information. With ,
The game control means
At a timing associated with the execution of the entering awards related processing, a first notification updating means for updating the operation mode information broadcast using the first notification unit,
Look including a an abnormality informing means for informing the occurrence of abnormality in said slot machine,
The abnormality notification means is
In response to the occurrence of the first abnormality included in the abnormality generated in the slot machine, the second notification unit is used to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
In response to the occurrence of a second abnormality that is more important than the first abnormality, the first notification unit is used in addition to the second notification unit to notify the occurrence of the abnormality.
The notification unit
It has a first display unit and a second display unit.
Information is notified by the display of the first display unit and the display of the second display unit.
When the second abnormality occurs, the same display is performed on the first display unit in the first notification unit and the first display unit in the second notification unit, and the second display in the first notification unit. A slot machine in which the same display is performed on the unit and the second display unit in the second notification unit .

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