JP6795222B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are configured to initialize information stored in a storage device such as a RAM by satisfying a predetermined condition when the power is turned on.

For example, the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to initialize information stored in a storage device such as a RAM when an operation of changing a set value related to ball ejection is performed when the power is turned on. ing.

JP-A-2007-307138

By the way, in gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, when the power is turned on, the player's interest is improved by appropriately controlling the production according to the situation when the power is turned off and the situation when the power is turned on. It is expected to let you.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A game machine that solves the above problems includes a plurality of reels, a plurality of operation units that correspond to the plurality of reels and can perform a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels, and the plurality of reels. With the stop of, the advantageous game giving means capable of giving an advantageous game when a predetermined display result is derived, the effect executing means for executing the effect, and the effect executing means are controlled to control the advantageous game. The plurality of reels are provided with an effect control means capable of executing a specific effect in connection with the addition of the above, and a power recovery processing means for executing a power recovery process when the power is turned on. When the power is cut off while the final stop operation is performed among the plurality of stop operations for stopping and the predetermined display result to which the advantageous game is given is displayed, the power is restored. When the process is executed, when the power is turned on while the final stop operation is being performed, the specific effect is executed according to the first aspect, while the final stop operation is being performed. When the power is turned on in the absence state, the specific effect is executed by a second aspect different from the first aspect, and when the power is cut off while the specific effect is being executed, the power is restored. The gist is that when the time processing is executed, the specific effect can be executed in the same manner as when the power is cut off.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

A front view schematically showing a slot machine. An explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between a role (symbol combination) and an award. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of transition of a game state. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of transition of a production state. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a role lottery table. A flowchart showing a game progress process. A timing chart showing an example of the transition of the production state. A timing chart showing an example of the transition of the production state. A timing chart showing an example of the transition of the production state. A timing chart showing an example of the transition of the production state. A timing chart showing an example of the transition of the production state. A timing chart showing an example of the transition of the production state. A timing chart showing an example of the transition of the production state.

Hereinafter, a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described.
The slot machine of this embodiment is a spinning-type gaming machine, which is also called a pachislot machine. In the present specification, each direction of top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicates each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game on a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 13 on the front side of the front door 12 at a position visible to the player. The effect display device 13 is configured to be capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating, for example, a character or a character as one of the effects. For example, the effect display device 13 is a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 14 on the front side of the front door 12 at a position visible to the player. The decorative lamp 14 has a built-in light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp 14 is configured to be capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as "light emission effect") of turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects.

The slot machine 10 includes a speaker 15 on the front side of the front door 12. As one of the effects, the speaker 15 is configured to be capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “voice effect”) that outputs sounds such as voices of people and animals, sound effects, and music. In the present embodiment, the effect execution means for executing the effect is realized by the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp 14, and the speaker 15. It should be noted that the effect executing means may be configured to include at least one of the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp 14, and the speaker 15.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16 inside the machine. The reel unit 16 includes a first reel 16a, a second reel 16b, and a third reel 16c. The plurality of reels 16a to 16c are arranged in this order from the left, and are reels (drums) which are also called left reel, middle reel, and right reel, respectively.

The reels 16a to 16c each include a symbol sequence in which a plurality of symbols are arranged along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c.

In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of symbol strings is composed of a total of 21 symbols from the symbol number Z01 to the symbol number Z21. There are a plurality of types of symbols in the symbol of the present embodiment. For example, a plurality of types of symbols include a cherry symbol imitating a cherry, a watermelon symbol imitating a watermelon, a bell symbol imitating a bell, a replay symbol imitating the letters REPLAY, a BAR symbol imitating the letters BAR, and There is a Seven pattern that imitates the Arabic numeral 7.

The reel unit 16 includes a first reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation angle of the first reel 16a, a second reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation angle of the second reel 16b, and a rotation angle of the third reel 16c. It is provided with a third reel sensor SE3 for detecting the above (shown in FIG. 5).

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that operates the first reel 16a, an actuator that operates the second reel 16b, and an actuator that operates the third reel 16c (none of which is shown). For example, the plurality of actuators that operate the reels 16a to 16c are stepping motors. In the present embodiment, the reels 16a to 16c can be rotated, rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by the actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially quadrangular display window 12a on the front door 12 below the effect display device 13 so that the reel unit 16 provided inside the machine can be visually recognized. That is, the reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can see it through the display window 12a. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbol visible through the display window 12a is changed. For example, the variation of the symbols is performed in such a manner that the sequence of symbols is scrolled vertically from the top to the bottom. In the present embodiment, the variable game as a game is performed by changing the symbol at least for a part of the period. In the present embodiment, the reel unit 16 realizes a game execution means for executing a variable game accompanied by a change in the symbol.

The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three consecutive symbols in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, the stopped symbol combination can be internally determined as a winning by the combination of the stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. The combination of positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of valid stop positions is simply referred to as "effective line AL". In the present embodiment, the effective line AL (combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. On the other hand, combinations other than the combinations of valid stop positions are combinations of invalid stop positions (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be internally determined to be a prize. The number of effective lines AL may be plural.

In the present specification, when the symbol is simply indicated as "stop", the symbol is stopped at any of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position set in the display window 12a, and is visually displayed to the player. It means to be done. In the present specification, when "deriving" is indicated, it means that the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line AL by stopping the symbol on the effective line AL. In the present specification, when the term "winning" is indicated, it means that a predetermined combination of symbols that needs to be derived in order to win the prize is displayed on the valid line AL.

As will be described in detail later, in the slot machine 10, when a prize is generated, a predetermined prize is given to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on the effective line AL may be indicated as a "combination" or a "stop eye".

As shown in FIG. 2, the combination includes a payout combination in which a medal is paid out as a prize. In the present specification, "paying out medals" is intended to include not only actually paying out medals from the medal payout port 23, which will be described later, but also adding to the credits stored internally. In the following description, a medal to be paid to a player as a prize may be simply referred to as a "prize medal". For example, the payout role includes a cherry role, a watermelon role, a first bell role, and a second bell role.

For the role of Cherry, a predetermined number of medals (for example, two) are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the combination of symbols constituting the cherry role may be referred to as "cherry stop eye". For the watermelon role, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 10) are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the combination of symbols constituting the watermelon role may be referred to as "watermelon stop eye".

For the first bell role, a predetermined number of medals (for example, one) is paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the first bell combination may be referred to as a "first bell stop". For the second bell role, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15) are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the second bell combination may be referred to as a "second bell stop".

In addition, there is a bonus role in which a bonus (bonus game state) is given as a prize. For example, the bonus role includes a big bonus role. In the following explanation, the big bonus may be abbreviated as BB. The big bonus role (BB role) is given a big bonus (big bonus game state) as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the BB combination may be referred to as a "big bonus stop eye (BB stop eye)". The BB role is not provided with medals or replays as prizes. The slot machine 10 wins the BB role even when the BB role is won in the internal lottery (the role lottery described later) and the BB role is not won in the variable game in which the BB role is won. It is configured to carry over the winning of the BB role to the next and subsequent variable games until the occurrence of.

In addition, the role includes a replay role (replay role) that stipulates the granting of a replay (replay). Replay is the ability to start the next variable game without having to bet medals. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the re-game combination may be referred to as a "re-game stop eye". Further, in the following description, a stop that is different from the cherry stop, the watermelon stop, the first bell stop, the second bell stop, the BB stop, and the replay stop is simply "off stop". Sometimes referred to as "eyes".

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is provided with a medal insertion slot 17 for inserting medals in front of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is configured to enable an operation of betting a predetermined number of medals in a variable game from the credits internally stored in the slot machine 10. In the following description, betting a game medium on a variable game may be referred to as a "bet". In the present embodiment, the bet button 18 is configured to be able to bet on the variable game up to the maximum number of medals (3 in the present embodiment) that can be bet on one variable game from among the credits. Has been done. The slot machine 10 is provided with a checkout button 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The checkout button 20 is configured so that the bet medals and credits can be refunded.

The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 21 on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 21 is configured to be able to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In the following description, the operation that triggers the start of the variable game may be simply referred to as a "start operation".

The slot machine 10 is provided with a first stop button 22a on the front surface of the front door 12. The first stop button 22a corresponds to the first reel 16a, and is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the first reel 16a. The slot machine 10 is provided with a second stop button 22b on the front surface of the front door 12. The second stop button 22b corresponds to the second reel 16b, and is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the second reel 16b. The slot machine 10 is provided with a third stop button 22c on the front surface of the front door 12. The third stop button 22c corresponds to the third reel 16c, and is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the third reel 16c.

The first stop button 22a, the second stop button 22b, and the third stop button 22c are arranged in this order from the left, and are also referred to as a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button, respectively. In the following description, the operation of the stop buttons 22a to 22c that triggers the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped may be simply referred to as a "stop operation". As described above, the stop buttons 22a to 22c correspond to a plurality of symbol strings separately, and are configured to enable a stop operation for stopping the fluctuation of the corresponding symbol sequences in the variable game. That is, a plurality of operation units are realized by the stop buttons 22a to 22c.

In the following description, of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the first (first) stop operation in the variable game is referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation is referred to as the second stop operation, and the third (last) stop operation is shown. The stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. There are a total of six push orders for the stop buttons 22a to 22c, with different stop buttons (reels) from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. In the following description, the pressing order and pressing position of the stop buttons 22a to 22c may be collectively referred to as a "stop operation mode".

The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal payout port 23 at a lower portion on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 is provided with a saucer 24 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 23 at the lower part on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the slot machine 10. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 5). The slot machine 10 is provided inside the machine with a hopper unit capable of paying out medals from the medal payout port 23 (not shown).

The slot machine 10 is provided with an information panel 30 configured to be able to display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12. The information panel 30 includes a display unit for displaying the number of medals paid out, whether or not the game is replayed, the number of remaining credits, the number of bets in the variable game, and the like.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a set value switch 50 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. For example, the set value switch 50 may be configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. As will be described in detail later, the slot machine 10 is configured so that any of a plurality of set values can be set by turning on the power while the setting value switch 50 is operated. .. For example, a plurality of set values have different winning probabilities of a specific combination such as a BB combination in a combination lottery. That is, the plurality of set values have different advantages when playing a variable game on the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has a total of three set values of a set value 1, a set value 2, and a set value 3 as a plurality of set values. The slot machine 10 may have two types of set values, or may have four or more set values.

Next, the gaming state of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of gaming states in which at least a part of the winning probability of the winning combination in the internal lottery (combination lottery described later) is different. In the slot machine 10, the plurality of game states include a normal game state, a replay time game state (hereinafter referred to as "RT game state"), a carry-over game state, and a big bonus game state (hereinafter, "BB game state"). ) Is included.

In the RT game state, the total winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than in the normal game state. In addition, in the BB game state, the total winning probability of the payout combination is higher than in the normal game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the RT gaming state and the BB gaming state are advantageous gaming states for the player as compared with the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, the normal gaming state corresponds to the first state, and the RT gaming state corresponds to the second state, which is more advantageous than the first state.

In the slot machine 10, when the BB combination is won in the variable game in the normal gaming state or the variable game in the RT gaming state, and the winning of the BB combination does not occur, from the next variable game. It shifts to the carry-over game state.

In the slot machine 10, when the BB combination is won in the variable game in the normal gaming state or the variable game in the RT gaming state, and when the winning of the BB combination occurs, the BB game starts from the next variable game. Move to the state. In the slot machine 10, when a winning of the BB role occurs in the variable game in the carry-over game state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the BB game state from the next variable game.

In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the variable game in the BB game state, the BB game state ends with the end of the variable game, and the slot machine 10 shifts to the RT game state from the next variable game. For example, the end condition of the BB game state is established when the total number of medals paid out after the transition to the BB game state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 359).

In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the variable game in the RT game state, the RT game state ends with the end of the variable game, and the slot machine 10 shifts to the normal game state from the next variable game. For example, the end condition of the RT game state is satisfied when the number of executions of the variable game in the RT game state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games).

Next, the effect state of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 includes a plurality of effect states (so-called effect modes). In each effect state, the effect state information for making the player recognize the effect state during the stay is notified. The effect state information may be notified by combining one or more of the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decorative lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15. For example, the effect state information can be notified by differentiating the background image and character image displayed on the effect display device 13, the emission color of the decorative lamp 14, the sound effect and the music output from the speaker 15 for each effect state. ..

In the slot machine 10, the plurality of effect states include a normal effect state, a replay time effect state (hereinafter referred to as "RT effect state"), a specific effect state, and a big bonus effect state (hereinafter, "BB effect state"). ) Is included. The BB effect state is an effect state of staying in the BB game state. The RT effect state is an effect state of staying in the RT game state. The normal effect state and the specific effect state are the effect state of staying in the normal game state and the carry-over game state.

In the slot machine 10, when the gaming state shifts from each gaming state to the BB gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts from each effect state to the BB effect state. The BB effect state of the present embodiment includes a normal BB effect state and a special BB effect state. The BB effect state may include an effect state different from the normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state. The special BB effect state is entered until the number of executed variable games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) after the end of the BB game state (hereinafter referred to as "specific period"). Even if the BB combination is won, the transfer becomes possible when the BB combination is won. Normally, the BB effect state can be changed when the BB combination is won in a period different from the above specific period and the BB combination is won.

The normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state differ in some or all of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the sound effect. For example, it is preferable that the music output as the audio effect is different between the normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state. In the present embodiment, the BB effect state corresponds to a specific effect, and the normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state correspond to a specific effect having different modes.

In the slot machine 10, when the gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the BB effect state to the RT effect state. In the slot machine 10, when the gaming state shifts from the RT gaming state to the normal gaming state or the carry-over gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the RT effect state to the specific effect state. In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the variable game in the specific effect state, the specific effect state ends with the end of the variable game, and the next variable game shifts to the normal effect state. The end condition of the specific effect state is established when the number of executed variable games after the end of the BB game state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games).

Further, the slot machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing an effect of notifying the player of the number of prize medals paid out as a prize in the BB game state (hereinafter, referred to as "acquired number notification effect"). For example, the earned number notification effect makes it possible for the effect display device to recognize the number of prize medals paid out to the player in the BB game state, such as an image imitating the character string "XXXX sheets acquired!". It is executed according to the mode of displaying information. The acquisition number notification effect is executed in the BB game state (BB effect state). In the acquisition number notification effect of the present embodiment, the number of prize medals is accumulated during the period from when the normal BB effect state is controlled until the end of the specific effect state without winning the BB role (so-called continuous chan). And the result of the counting (hereinafter referred to as "cumulative number of acquisitions") is notified. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of prize medals is cumulatively counted for two or more BB game states on the condition that the BB combination is won again in a specific period after the end of the BB game state. It has become.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control command (control signal) according to the result of the processes. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. The sub-board 41 performs various processes based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decorative lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15. The slot machine 10 includes a power supply board 42 that supplies electric power to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12.

First, the main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a program for main control, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credits described above. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like.

Further, the main board 40 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit provided on the main board 40. For example, the random number data may be a software random number generated by the main control CPU 40a. The random number data generated in the slot machine 10 includes random number data used for the winning combination lottery described later (hereinafter, referred to as “random number data for winning combination lottery”). In the present embodiment, the random number data for the winning combination lottery is 16-bit numerical data, and is a total of 65536 integer values from 0 (0000H) to 65535 (FFFFH).

The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input the detection signals output by the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the actuators of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator separately via a drive circuit (not shown). That is, the main control CPU 40a is configured so that the operations of the reels 16a to 16c can be controlled separately.

The main control CPU 40a is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 20, the start lever 21, and the stop buttons 22a to 22c via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 20, the start lever 21, and the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main control CPU 40a is connected to the set value switch 50 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the set value switch 50 is operated via a port (not shown).

Next, the power supply board 42 will be described.
The power supply board 42 includes a power supply circuit 42a. The power supply circuit 42a converts the electric power supplied from the power source outside the machine (for example, AC24V) into a predetermined supply electric power (for example, DC30V), and further converts the supplied electric power to form the slot machine 10. Supply to electrical parts. The power supply circuit 42a is connected to the main board 40 and the sub board 41, and supplies the converted power.

The power supply board 42 includes a monitoring circuit 42b. The monitoring circuit 42b monitors the voltage of the supplied power. The monitoring circuit 42b outputs a power interruption signal when the voltage of the supply power drops to a predetermined operating voltage. Here, the operating voltage is a voltage at which the slot machine 10 can operate without any trouble, and is a voltage in consideration of a predetermined safety factor. The monitoring circuit 42b is connected to the main board 40 and the sub board 41. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are configured so that a power failure signal can be input from the monitoring circuit 42b.

The power supply board 42 includes a reset circuit 42c. The reset circuit 42c is connected to the monitoring circuit 42b. The reset circuit 42c is configured so that a power failure signal can be input from the monitoring circuit 42b. The reset circuit 42c outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. When the reset circuit 42c inputs a power failure signal, the reset circuit 42c outputs a reset signal. The reset circuit 42c is connected to the main board 40 and the sub board 41. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are configured so that a reset signal can be input from the reset circuit 42c.

The power supply board 42 includes an auxiliary power supply 42d. For example, the auxiliary power supply 42d is an electric double layer capacitor. The auxiliary power supply 42d is connected to the power supply circuit 42a and stores the power supplied from the power supply circuit 42a. The auxiliary power supply 42d is connected to the main board 40, and supplies power for holding the stored contents of the main board 40 when the power supply from the power source outside the machine cannot be received. Further, the auxiliary power supply 42d is connected to the sub-board 41, and supplies power for holding the stored contents of the sub-board 41 when the power supply from the power source outside the machine cannot be received. The interruption of the power supply to the slot machine 10 corresponds to the interruption of the power supply, which may be referred to as "power interruption". Further, starting the supply of electric power to the slot machine 10 corresponds to turning on the power, which may be referred to as "power on".

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, a sub-control RAM 41c, and a real-time clock 41d (hereinafter, referred to as “RTC41d”). For example, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a program for sub-control, a lottery table used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 13, and display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the light emitting effect in the decorative lamp 14 and the light emitting effect data used for executing the light emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a voice effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 15, and the sound effect data used for executing the sound effect.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. When the slot machine 10 is supplied with electric power, the RTC 41d operates by supplying electric power from the power supply circuit 42a to measure the date and time. When the slot machine 10 is not supplied with electric power, the RTC 41d operates by supplying electric power from the auxiliary power supply 42d to measure the date and time. Therefore, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to measure the time and date even if the supply of electric power to the slot machine 10 is cut off.

Further, the sub-board 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit provided on the sub-board 41. For example, the random number data may be a software random number generated by the sub-control CPU 41a.

The sub-board 41 is connected to the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-board 41 is connected to the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode by the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the winning combination lottery table for performing the winning combination lottery and the lottery number will be described. The winning combination lottery table is stored in the main control ROM 40b. As will be described in detail later, the winning combination lottery in the slot machine 10 is realized by determining one lottery number from a plurality of lottery numbers by lottery using random number data for the winning combination lottery.

First, the lottery number will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, each of the plurality of lottery numbers is defined with one or a plurality of winning combinations as a winning combination in the variable game. That is, for each of the plurality of lottery numbers, one or a plurality of award-winning symbol combinations (stops) are defined as symbol combinations (stops) that are allowed to be derived in the variable game.

In the present specification, when it is indicated that "a specific winning combination is allowed" or "a specific winning combination is won", the above-mentioned specific winning combination is defined as a winning combination. It means that you have won the lottery number. That is, the lottery number can be grasped as combination information that defines a combination of combinations corresponding to the condition device (condition device combination).

In the lottery number N1, a BB role is defined as a role that allows a prize in a variable game. In the lottery number N2, the first bell role is defined as a role that allows a prize in the variable game. In the lottery number N3, a second bell role is defined as a role that allows a prize in a variable game. In the lottery number N4, a watermelon role is defined as a role that allows a prize in a variable game. In the lottery number N5, a cherry role is defined as a role that allows a prize in a variable game. In the lottery number N6, a replay combination is defined as a combination that allows a prize in a variable game. For example, in the lottery number, one or more lottery numbers in which a BB role and a payout combination are defined, and a first bell combination and a second bell combination are defined as the winning combination in the variable game. It may contain one or more lottery numbers.

Next, the winning combination lottery table will be described.
The slot machine 10 includes a plurality of winning combination lottery tables. Each of the plurality of winning combination lottery tables is associated with one gaming state and one set value. The plurality of combination lottery tables include the combination lottery tables T11 to T13 associated with the normal game state, the combination lottery tables T21 to T23 associated with the carry-over game state, and the combination lottery associated with the RT game state. There are tables T31 to T33 and combination lottery tables T41 to T43 associated with the BB game state. The winning combination lottery tables T11, T21, T31, and T41 are associated with the set value 1, and the winning combination lottery tables T12, T22, T32, and T42 are associated with the set value 2, and the winning combination lottery table T13. , T23, T33, T43 are associated with the set value 3.

In the plurality of winning combination lottery tables, probability data is associated with each of the plurality of lottery numbers as numerical data for determining whether or not to win. For example, in the winning combination lottery table T11, "4285" is associated with the lottery number N2 as probability data. Therefore, the winning probability of the lottery number N2 is 4285/65536 when the set value 1 is set and the game is in the normal game state.

In the plurality of winning combination lottery tables, the order of determining whether or not to win is determined for each lottery number. In the following description, the determination of whether or not to win may be indicated as "winning determination", and the order of the winning determination may be indicated as "determination order". For example, in the winning combination lottery tables T11 to T13, T21 to T23, T31 to T33, T41 to T43, the order of lottery numbers N1 → N2 → N3 → N4 → N5 → N6 ... Is defined as the judgment order. ..

For example, in a plurality of winning combination lottery tables, in the normal gaming state, the carry-over gaming state, and the RT gaming state, the winning probability of the total of the BB combination and the total of the bell combination are in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3. Probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the winning probability of the winning combination, the winning probability of the total winning of the watermelon role, and the winning probability of the total winning of the cherry role are high. For example, in a plurality of winning combination lottery tables, if the same set value is used, the total winning probability of the BB role, the total winning probability of the bell role, and the watermelon role in the normal game state, the carry-over game state, and the RT game state. Probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the total winning probability and the total winning probability of the cherry combination are the same.

For example, in a plurality of lottery tables, probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the total winning probability of the re-game combination increases in the order of normal game state <carry-over game state <RT game state. There is. For example, in a plurality of winning combination lottery tables, probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the total winning probability of the re-gaming combination is the same in the set values 1 to 3 in the same gaming state. ing. The winning probability of the lottery number for each of a plurality of game states and for each of a plurality of set values may be changed as appropriate within the range in which the advantage is higher in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3. Good.

Next, the game progress process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a performs the game start set process (step S101). For example, in the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a erases or updates the information in the predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts accepting bets for medals (step S102). After that, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in the re-game operation (step S104). When the re-game operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines that the re-game operation is in progress, and when it is not stored, it determines that the re-game operation is not in operation. The main control CPU 40a resets the number of bets in the previous variable game as the number of bets in the current variable game when the re-game is in operation.

When the main control CPU 40a is not in the re-game operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the input sensor SE4 inputs the medal detection signal, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, in the process of step S105, when the operation signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a adds the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c to the number of bets so as to be the specified number of bets X. , The credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted by the amount of the addition.

When the main control CPU 40a is in the re-game operation (step S104: YES) or when the process of step S105 is completed, the number of bets in the current variable game is the specified number of bets X that enables the variable game to be started. It is determined whether or not it matches with (step S106). When the number of bets does not match the specified number of bets X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the variable game can be started. On the other hand, when the number of bets in the current variable game matches the specified number of bets X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 21 has been accepted (step S107). ). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the operation signal is input from the start lever 21, while makes a negative determination when the operation signal is not input from the start lever 21. When the start operation is not accepted (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S103.

On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number data for the winning combination lottery among the random number data generated in the main board 40, and is used for the main control. It is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 40c (step S108).

Next, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning combination lottery process (step S109). In the combination lottery process, the main control CPU 40a selects a combination lottery table associated with the current set value and the current game state from the plurality of combination lottery tables. The main control CPU 40a identifies the current game state by referring to the value of the main game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a specifies the current set value by referring to the value of the set value flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

For example, the main control CPU 40a selects the winning combination lottery table T11 when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the set value is 1, and selects the winning combination lottery table T12 when the setting value is 2. At one point, the winning combination lottery table T13 is selected. When the gaming state is the carry-over gaming state and the setting value is 1, the main control CPU 40a selects the winning combination lottery table T21, when the setting value is 2, the winning combination lottery table T22 is selected, and when the setting value is 3. The winning combination lottery table T23 is selected.

Further, for example, the main control CPU 40a selects the winning combination lottery table T31 when the gaming state is the RT gaming state and the set value is 1, and selects the winning combination lottery table T32 when the setting value is 2. When it is 3, the winning combination lottery table T33 is selected. When the game state is the BB game state and the setting value is 1, the main control CPU 40a selects the winning combination lottery table T41, when the setting value is 2, the winning combination lottery table T42 is selected, and when the setting value is 3. The winning combination lottery table T43 is selected.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the lottery number is won (whether or not it is a win) based on the selected combination lottery table and the random number data for the combination lottery acquired in the process of step S108. Judgment and the lottery number for winning. When the main control CPU 40a determines that any of the lottery numbers has been won, the main control RAM 40c stores the winning flag as information that can identify the winning lottery number. When the main control CPU 40a determines that all the lottery numbers are non-winning (in the case of losing), the non-winning flag may be stored in the main control RAM 40c as information that can identify the losing, and the winning flag is mainly used. It may not be stored in the control RAM 40c.

Here, a specific example of the winning combination lottery process will be described.
First, since the main control CPU 40a targets the lottery number having the first (first) determination order for the winning determination, the random number data for the winning combination lottery acquired in the process of step S108 is read and used for work. Is stored in the storage area (hereinafter referred to as a work area). This work area may be a register (not shown) or a storage area set in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the following unit determination process as a process for determining the winning.
In the unit determination process, the main control CPU 40a adds the numerical data stored in the work area and the probability data associated with the lottery number targeted for the winning determination to generate arithmetic data. The main control CPU 40a stores the generated arithmetic data in the work area and updates the stored contents in the work area. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the lottery number to be determined this time based on the generated calculation data and the predetermined determination data. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine that the generated arithmetic data has won if it exceeds the numerical data "65536" as the determination data, while it determines that it has not won if it does not exceed it. When it is determined that the lottery number to be determined this time is won, the main control CPU 40a stores the winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can identify the lottery number determined to be won. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the unit determination process and the winning combination lottery process.

When the main control CPU 40a determines that the lottery numbers used for the determination this time are not won, and the unit determination processing for all the lottery numbers is not completed, the lottery number used for the determination is determined to be the object of the determination this time. The lottery number next to the lottery number is set as a new determination target, and the unit determination process described above is executed. The main control CPU 40a ends the winning combination lottery process when the lottery number to be determined this time is determined to be non-winning and the unit determination process for all the lottery numbers is completed. That is, in this case, it is a "missing" that has not won any lottery number (role).

As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines that any lottery number has been won, or until the winning determination for all lottery numbers is completed, according to the judgment order in the selected winning combination lottery table. The unit determination process (winning determination) can be repeated for each number. As described above, in the present embodiment, the combination lottery means for performing the combination lottery for drawing the combination is realized by the main control CPU 40a executing the combination lottery process.

When the main control CPU 40a finishes the winning combination lottery process in step S109, the main control CPU 40a performs a specific lottery process for performing a specific lottery different from the winning combination lottery (step S110). For example, whether or not the specific lottery allows a transition to a state (so-called assist time) of notifying the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c necessary for generating a winning combination in the winning combination lottery. It may be a lottery. Further, the specific lottery may be a lottery for whether or not to generate a freeze effect. For example, the freeze effect is an effect that stagnates the progress of the variable game by extending the time until the stop operation by the stop buttons 22a to 22c can be accepted. For example, the freeze effect includes at least one of causing the reels 16a to 16c to rotate and stop the effect, and displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device 13.

When the specific lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs the effect command transmission process (step S111). For example, in the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the main game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to specify the current game state. Then, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game state command) capable of specifying the current game state and stores it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) by a predetermined output process.

For example, in the effect command transmission process, when the main control CPU 40a wins a lottery number for which a winning combination is allowed, the main control CPU 40a issues a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a start command) capable of specifying the winning lottery number. Generate and store in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a does not win any lottery number (in the case of a loss), the control command capable of identifying the loss may or may not be generated.

When the effect command transmission process is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed (step S112). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S112: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process in step S112 and waits until the shortest game time elapses. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S112: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S113).

After that, the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotations of the reels 16a to 16c are started (step S114). In the process of step S114, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speeds of the reels 16a to 16c become constant at a predetermined rotation speed and the stop operation by the stop buttons 22a to 22c can be accepted.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the stop operation by any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c has been accepted (step S115). In step S115, the main control CPU 40a determines affirmatively when any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c shifts from the state in which the operation signal is not input to the state in which the operation signal is input. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a makes a negative determination when no operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. When the stop operation is not accepted (step S115: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S115 and waits until the stop operation is accepted.

On the other hand, when the stop operation is accepted (step S115: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S116). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator when the stop operation is accepted, and stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the accepted stop operation to stop the symbol. The details of this reel stop processing will be described later. Further, in the process of step S116, when the main control CPU 40a receives a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the stop button that has received the stop operation can be specified as a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an operation command). ) Is generated and stored in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S117). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S117: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S115. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S117: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a display symbol determination process for determining the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL. (Step S118).

In the display symbol determination process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the operation signal is continuously input from the stop button on which the third stop operation is performed. When it is determined in the operation end determination that the operation signal is continuously input from the stop button on which the third stop operation is performed, the main control CPU 40a inputs the operation signal from the stop button on which the third stop operation is performed. Wait until it stops. In the operation end determination, when it is determined that the operation signal is not input from the stop button for which the third stop operation has been performed, the main control CPU 40a determines the display symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL. To do.

With such a configuration, when the operation signal is continuously input from the stop button on which the third stop operation is performed, the main control CPU 40a is until the operation signal is not input from the stop button. Waits for the determination of the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL after the third stop operation is completed.

In the display symbol determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination (combination) for which the prize has been determined is displayed on the effective line AL. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a prize has been generated. Further, in the display symbol determination, when the symbol combination (combination) for which the award is determined is displayed on the effective line AL, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of the symbol combination.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S119). In the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a determines affirmatively when the payout combination has won a prize, while makes a negative determination when the payout combination has not won a prize. When paying out medals (step S119: YES), the main control CPU 40a drives a hopper unit (not shown) to perform a medal payout process for paying out medals (step S120). As a result, the payout of medals is given as a prize. If a symbol combination for which no prize is set is stopped on the valid line AL, the prize will not be given.

When the main control CPU 40a does not pay out the medals (step S119: NO) and ends the process of step S120, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process of ending the variable game (step S121). When the end process is completed, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S101.

In the end process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a variable game end command) instructing the end of the variable game and stores it in the output buffer. The variable game end command can also specify whether or not there is a prize and the winning symbol combination (role). The variable game end command is output regardless of the game state.

In the end process, the main control CPU 40a stores the re-game operation flag in the main control RAM 40c when the re-game combination is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a activates the replay (replay). As a result, the replay game will be awarded as a prize.

In the end process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of shifting the game state. The main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to shift the game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a realizes a function as a state control means for controlling the state of the slot machine 10 as a game machine.

The main control CPU 40a can specify the carry-over game state by the value of the main game state flag when the BB combination is won in the normal game state or the RT game state and the BB combination does not win. Update to value. That is, the main control CPU 40a carries over the gaming state and shifts to the gaming state. If the BB combination does not win in the carry-over game state, the main control CPU 40a does not update the value of the main game state flag and continues the carry-over game state.

When the BB combination wins in the normal game state, the carry-over game state, or the RT game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main game state flag to a value at which the BB game state can be specified. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the BB gaming state.

When the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied in the BB game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main game state flag to a value at which the RT game state can be specified. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the RT gaming state. As described above, for example, the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied when the total number of medals paid out after the transition to the BB game state reaches a predetermined number. If the end condition of the BB game state is not satisfied in the BB game state, the main control CPU 40a does not update the value of the main game state flag and continues the BB game state.

When the end condition of the RT game state is satisfied in the RT game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main game state flag to a value at which the normal game state can be specified. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state. As described above, for example, the end condition of the RT game state is satisfied when the number of executions of the variable game in the RT game state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). If the end condition of the RT game state is not satisfied in the RT game state, the main control CPU 40a does not update the value of the main game state flag and continues the RT game state.

In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of erasing (clearing) a part or all of the winning flags stored in the main control RAM 40c. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is a case where the BB combination wins a fixed lottery number (for example, lottery number N1) as a combination that allows a prize in the variable game, and the BB combination does not win. In this case, the information that can identify that the BB combination has been won is not deleted from the winning flags. That is, the main control CPU 40a carries over the winning of the BB combination when the BB combination is won and the BB combination does not win.

The main control CPU 40a does not delete the information that can identify that the BB combination has been won from the winning flags even if the BB combination does not win in the carry-over game state. That is, when the main control CPU 40a carries over the winning of the BB combination, it continues to carry over the winning of the BB combination until the BB combination wins. In the following explanation, it is indicated that "the bonus flag is turned on" that the information that can identify that the winning flag has been won is stored in the winning flag, and the winning flag is used as the BB winning combination. The fact that the information that can identify the winner is not stored may be indicated as "the bonus flag is turned off". In the present embodiment, the bonus flag corresponds to the information indicating that the bonus combination has been won. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific storage means is realized by the main control RAM 40c.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a erases the information that can be identified as winning a winning combination different from the BB winning combination among the winning flags, regardless of whether or not the winning combination has won. That is, the main control CPU 40a does not carry over the winning of a combination different from the BB combination regardless of whether or not the winning combination has been won.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the medal payout process (step S120) and the end process (step S121), so that the advantageous value is obtained according to the symbol combination derived in the variable game. A means of giving an advantageous value to give an award as a medal has been realized. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a realizes a function as a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege when a predetermined display result is derived when a plurality of reels 16a to 16c are stopped. Has been done.

Next, the reel stop process (step S116) performed in the game progress process will be described in detail.
In the reel stop processing, the main control CPU 40a uses the effective line AL from the symbols within the predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the result of the winning combination lottery and the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. Search for symbols that can be stopped above. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that any one of the searched symbols is stopped on the effective line AL. The main control CPU 40a performs such control with respect to the stop operation of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, so that the combination of symbols according to the result of the winning combination lottery and the stop operation mode of the stop button is displayed on the effective line AL. be able to.

Below, for the stop stitches (symbol combinations) displayed on the valid line AL based on the lottery numbers won in the winning combination lottery, the stop operation modes of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the bonus stop stitches and the bell stop stitches are shown. I will explain in detail mainly.

The main control CPU 40a is a case where the lottery number N1 is won in the normal game state or the RT game state, and the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated at the push position (timing) where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range. At that time, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the BB stop stitch is displayed on the effective line AL regardless of the pressing order. On the other hand, in the main control CPU 40a, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are not operated at the push position where the seven symbol is within the pull-in range, the off-stop stitch is stopped on the effective line AL regardless of the push order. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so as to be.

The main control CPU 40a has not won any of the lottery numbers other than the lottery number that defines only the BB role, such as during the carry-over game state or when the player is out of the game, and at the push position where the Seven symbol is within the pull-in range. When the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the BB stop stitch is displayed on the effective line AL regardless of the pressing order. On the other hand, in the main control CPU 40a, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are not operated at the push position where the seven symbol is within the pull-in range, the off-stop stitch is displayed on the effective line AL regardless of the push order. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so as to be.

When the main control CPU 40a wins any of the lottery numbers N2 and N3, the reels 16a to 16c are displayed so that the bell stop stitch is displayed on the effective line AL regardless of the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. To stop. When the main control CPU 40a is not in the carry-over game state and no lottery number is won, the missed stop is on the effective line AL regardless of the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. It is preferable to stop the reels 16a to 16c so as to be displayed in.

Next, the processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When various control commands are input from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp 14, and the speaker 15 so as to execute various effects based on the control commands.

For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift the effect state based on various control commands. The details will be described below.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the value of the sub-game state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as information that can specify the current game state from the game state command. Update to the value shown. The sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c based on the game state that can be specified from the game state command, and controls the effect state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp 14, and the speaker 15 so that the effect state information indicating the effect state that can be specified from the value of the effect state flag is notified. To do.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game state command capable of specifying the RT game state, a value indicating the RT effect state is set in the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When is set, the value of the effect status flag is not updated. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the value of the effect state flag to the RT effect when the game state command capable of specifying the RT game state is input and the value indicating the RT effect state is not set in the effect state flag. Update the state to a identifiable value. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the RT effect state.

The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying a normal game state or a carry-over game state is input, and a value indicating a normal effect state is set in the effect state flag, and the sub-control CPU 41a is used for sub-control. When the number of fluctuating games shown in the specific counter stored in the RAM 41c is 0, the value of the effect state flag is not updated. The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying a normal game state or a carry-over game state is input, a value indicating a normal effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and the sub-control CPU 41a is used for sub-control. When the number of fluctuating games shown in the specific counter stored in the RAM 41c is 0, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value that can specify the normal effect state. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the normal effect state.

Here, the specific counter is information for specifying whether or not the number of executed variable games after the end of the BB game state has reached a predetermined number of predetermined games. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game state command capable of specifying the RT game state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial variable number of games (for example, 50 games) in the specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter is one or more, the sub-control CPU 41a is a game in which the value of the specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is subtracted by 1 each time a game end command is input. Update to a value that indicates the number. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the normal game state or the carry-over game state, and has a specific period from the end of the BB game state to the play of the variable game of the specified number of games. Controls to the normal production state when different. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may set a value indicating the number of variable games = 0 in the specific counter and initialize it when the game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input.

The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying a normal game state or a carry-over game state is input, a value indicating a specific effect state is set in the effect state flag, and a value indicating a specific effect state is set and indicated by a specific counter. When the number of variable games to be played is one or more, the value of the effect state flag is not updated. The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying a normal game state or a carry-over game state is input, a value indicating a specific effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and a specific counter is set. When the number of variable games shown is one or more, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value indicating a specific effect state. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the specific effect state. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the normal game state or the carry-over game state, and during a specific period from the end of the BB game state to the play of the variable game of the specified number of games. Controls to a specific effect state.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state, a value indicating a normal BB effect state is set in the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Occasionally, the value of the effect status flag is not updated. The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, and a value indicating a special BB effect state is set in the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Occasionally, the value of the effect status flag is not updated.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, a value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and a specific condition is satisfied. When the value indicating that the special BB effect state can be controlled is not set in the flag, the value of the effect state flag is updated to the value indicating the normal BB effect state. In the following description, a value indicating that the special BB effect state can be controlled may be simply referred to as an “execution permission value”.

Here, the specific condition flag is information for specifying whether or not the special BB effect state can be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a is a specific condition when the number of variable games shown in the specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is one or more and the winning of the BB combination can be specified from the start command. Set the execution permission value in the flag. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the execution permission value in the specific condition flag when the BB combination is won in the specific period from the end of the BB game state to the play of the variable game of the specified number of games. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is not a case where the BB combination is won again in a specific period from the end of the previous BB game state to the play of the variable game of the specified number of games. , Normally controlled to the BB effect state.

The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, a value indicating one of the BB effect states is not set in the effect state flag, and the specific condition flag is set. When the execution permission value is set, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value that can specify the special BB effect state. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is a special BB on condition that the BB combination is won again in a specific period from the end of the previous BB game state to the play of the variable game of the specified number of games. Control to the production state. That is, the special BB effect state is positioned as the so-called "ream-chan" effect state. When the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value that can specify the special BB effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a cannot control the special condition flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to the special BB effect state. (Hereinafter, referred to as "executable value") is set and initialized.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the function as an information storage means for storing information is realized by the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp 14, and the speaker 15 constituting the effect execution means based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Execute the production state. That is, in the present embodiment, the function as the effect control means is realized by the sub-control CPU 41a. The production state corresponds to a specific production. In particular, since the BB game state can be said to be a privilege, it can be said that the sub-control CPU 41a executes a specific effect in connection with the granting of the privilege.

In the present embodiment, "winning the BB combination during the period from the end of the BB game state to the play of the variable game of the specified number of games (specific period)" satisfies the predetermined first production condition. It corresponds to what you are doing and that special production conditions are met. That is, the execution permission value set in the specific condition flag corresponds to the information indicating that the first effect condition is satisfied, and corresponds to the information indicating that the special effect condition is satisfied. In addition, "winning the BB combination during the specific period and in the RT gaming state (second state)" corresponds to the specific effect condition included in the first effect condition. In the present embodiment, "the winning of the BB role" corresponds to the establishment of the predetermined second production condition.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the BB combination is won again in the specific period after the end of the BB game state, the special BB effect state is controlled in the subsequent BB game state, while the specific period When the BB combination is won in different periods, it is normally controlled to the BB effect state in the subsequent BB game state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first effect condition is satisfied and the predetermined second effect condition is satisfied, the mode is different from the case where the first effect condition is not satisfied. The production state (specific production) is executed.

From a different point of view, in the present embodiment, a special production condition that "the BB role is won between the end of the BB game state and the play of the variable game of the specified number of games (specific period)". Is satisfied, and when the BB stop item is derived by the end of the last stop operation, the special BB effect state is executed. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special effect condition is not satisfied and the BB stop eye is derived by the end of the last stop operation, the normal BB effect state is executed. Has been done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the normal BB effect state corresponds to the specific effect according to the first aspect, and the special BB effect state corresponds to the specific effect according to the second aspect. Then, in the present embodiment, the BB stop stitch corresponds to a predetermined display result.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the acquired number notification effect while controlling to any of the BB effect states.
Specifically, while the sub-control CPU 41a is in the BB gaming state, that is, while controlling to any of the BB effect states, the acquisition accumulation that can be specified from the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The effect display device 13 is controlled so as to display information (image) indicating the number, and the acquired number notification effect is executed. Here, the winning number counter is the number of prize medals paid out during the period from when the normal BB effect state is controlled until the end of the specific effect state without winning the BB role (so-called continuous chan). This is information for counting the cumulative number of acquisitions).

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game end command while controlling to any of the BB effect states, and the winning combination of the payout can be specified from the command, the sub-control RAM 41c is connected to the sub-control RAM 41c. Update the value of the stored acquisition counter. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value indicating the cumulative number of acquisitions obtained by adding the number of prize medals defined for the winning payouts. ..

The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, a value indicating one of the BB effect states is not set in the effect state flag, and the specific condition flag is set. When the non-executable value is set, that is, when the control is performed in the normal BB effect state, the value of the acquired number counter is updated to a value indicating the accumulated acquired number = 0 and initialized. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, and a value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and When the execution allowable value is set in the specific condition flag, that is, when the special BB effect state is controlled, the value of the acquired number counter is maintained without being initialized.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the acquisition number counter corresponds to the cumulative information indicating the cumulative result of accumulating the result (game result) of the variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, the function as a result storage means for storing the cumulative information is realized by the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, as an effect control means capable of causing the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the acquisition number notification effect according to the acquisition number counter (cumulative information) stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (result storage means). The function is realized. That is, in the present embodiment, the acquired number notification effect corresponds to a special effect. Then, the acquisition number notification effect in the present embodiment is executed in a manner in which the acquisition cumulative number to be notified increases. Therefore, it can be said that the acquisition number notification effect of the present embodiment is an effect executed by a series of effect contents.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The slot machine 10 has a part or all of the information stored in the main control RAM 40c and information stored in the sub control RAM 41c even when the power supply to the slot machine 10 is cut off. It is configured so that part or all of it can be backed up (retained). The process for realizing the backup function will be described below.

The processing at the time of power failure for main control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the voltage of the supply power drops to a predetermined operating voltage, the main control CPU 40a performs a power failure processing for the main control. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a power failure signal from the monitoring circuit 42b, among the information stored in the main control RAM 40c, the information regarding the control state of the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as "control information"). ) Is the target of backup, and the information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. For example, in the information to be backed up in the power interruption processing performed by the main control CPU 40a, it is possible to specify which step of the game progress processing described above was being executed in addition to the game status flag. Contains processing information. For example, in the process of step S118 (display symbol determination process) in the game progress process, if the power is cut off while the operation signal is being input from the stop button for which the third stop operation is performed, the backup target is used. The processing information includes information that can identify that the processing of step S118 was being executed.

In addition, the processing information to be backed up may include history information capable of specifying the history of the stop operation performed in one variable game. The history information includes information that can identify which of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation has been performed, and the type of stop button on which the stop operation has been performed. included. The information to be backed up in the power failure processing performed by the main control CPU 40a may include information different from the game state flag and the history information.

Next, the main control CPU 40a calculates the checksum of the main control RAM 40c and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a is set to prohibit access to the main control RAM 40c. When the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 42c, the main control CPU 40a stops its operation. Then, the control information stored in the main control RAM 40c is retained by the power supplied from the auxiliary power supply 42d even if the supply voltage becomes 0 due to the power cutoff. In the following description, the control information held even after the power is cut off by the power failure processing may be simply referred to as "backed up control information".

The processing at the time of power failure for the sub-control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the voltage of the supply power drops to a predetermined operating voltage, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a power-off processing for the sub-control. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a power failure signal from the monitoring circuit 42b, the control information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is backed up, and the control information is used as a predetermined control information in the sub-control RAM 41c. Store in the storage area. For example, the information to be backed up in the power failure processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a includes an acquisition number counter, an effect state flag, a specific counter, and a specific condition flag. The control information to be backed up by the sub-control CPU 41a in the power interruption processing includes information different from the acquisition number counter, the effect state flag, the specific counter, and the specific condition flag, such as the sub-game state flag. It may be included.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires the date and time measured by the RTC41d from the RTC41d, and backs up information that can specify the acquired date and time (hereinafter referred to as "RTC information"). Then, the RTC information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the checksum of the sub-control RAM 41c and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a is set to prohibit access to the sub-control RAM 41c. When the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 42c, the sub-control CPU 41a stops its operation. Then, the control information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is retained by the power supplied from the auxiliary power supply 42d even if the supply voltage becomes 0 due to the power cutoff. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary power supply 42d realizes a function as a backup means for holding at least a part of the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 41c when the power supply is cut off.

Next, the main control power recovery process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the voltage of the supply power rises to a predetermined operating voltage as the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a power recovery process for the main control. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the power recovery process when the supply power voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage and the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 42c is completed.

In the power recovery process for the main control, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting value switch 50 is being operated. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal from the setting value switch 50, the setting change operation determination is positively determined, but the operation signal is not input from the setting value switch 50. The setting change operation determination is negatively determined.

When it is determined in the setting change operation determination that the setting value switch 50 is not operated, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process for restoring the backed up control information. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a calculates the checksum based on the control information stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the checksum calculated and stored in the power failure processing and the checksum calculated in the current power recovery processing match.

When the checksums match, the main control CPU 40a restores the backed up control information because the backed up control information is correct, and restarts the game progress process using the restored information. For example, when the main control CPU 40a returns the process of step S114 in the game progress process with identifiable processing information, the process of step S114 is restarted, the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started, and then the step The process proceeds to S115. For example, the main control CPU 40a restarts the process of step S118 when the process of step S118 in the game progress process is returned with the process information that can be specified. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is displayed on the effective line AL on the condition that the operation signal is not input from the stop button in which the third stop operation is performed, as in the case where the power supply is not shut off. Judgment of the displayed symbol combination for determining the symbol combination is performed.

Further, in principle, the main control CPU 40a controls to the same gaming state as when the power is cut off. For example, when the gaming state when the power is cut off is the RT gaming state, the main control CPU 40a can control the gaming state after the power is turned on to the RT gaming state. For example, when the gaming state when the power is cut off is the carry-over gaming state, the main control CPU 40a can control the gaming state after the power is turned on to the carry-over gaming state. That is, if the main control CPU 40a carries over the winning of the BB combination when the power is cut off, it is possible to carry over the winning of the BB combination even after the power is turned on. .. For example, when the gaming state when the power is cut off is the BB gaming state, the main control CPU 40a can control the gaming state after the power is turned on to the BB gaming state.

Here, when the main control CPU 40a restarts the process of step S118 of the game progress process for the variable game in which the BB combination is won or the variable game in the carry-over game state by executing the power recovery process (return process). The game state after the power is turned on is different depending on whether or not the stop button for which the third stop operation has been performed is in the operated state.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a updates the backed up game state flag when the process of step S118 is restarted and the operation signal is input from the stop button on which the third stop operation is performed. Instead, the gaming state after the power is turned on is controlled to the gaming state when the power is cut off.

The main control CPU 40a determines the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL when the process of step S118 is restarted and the operation signal is not input from the stop button on which the third stop operation is performed. To do. Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL is the BB stop eye, the backed up game state flag is updated to a value indicating the BB game state. , The gaming state after the power is turned on is controlled to the BB gaming state. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL is not the BB stop, the power is turned on without updating the backed up game state flag. The game state after being broken is controlled to the game state when the power is cut off.

Further, when the backed up control information is restored by the restoration process, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as “return command”) and stores it in the output buffer. For example, the return command includes a command that can identify the game state after the power is turned on. In the return command, when the process of step S118 is restarted as described above, the game state indicated by the updated game state flag after the process of step S118 is specified.

On the other hand, if the checksums do not match, the main control CPU 40a initializes the control information stored in the main control RAM 40c because the backed up control information is incorrect. In this case, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “initialization command”) that can specify that the control information is to be initialized, and stores it in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a newly starts the game progress process using the initialized information. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state after the power is turned on to the normal gaming state regardless of the gaming state when the power is cut off.

When it is determined that the setting value switch 50 is being operated in the setting change operation determination, the main control CPU 40a is set to be stored in the main control RAM 40c based on the operation signal input from the start lever 21. Performs the process of updating the value of the value flag and setting the changed setting value. When the operation signal is no longer input from the set value switch 50, the main control CPU 40a initializes the control information stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “setting change command”) that can identify that the setting value change operation has been performed, and stores it in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a newly starts the game progress process using the initialized information. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state after the power is turned on to the normal gaming state regardless of the gaming state when the power is cut off.

Next, the power recovery process for the sub-control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the voltage of the supply power rises to a predetermined operating voltage as the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a power recovery process for the sub-control. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the sub-control power recovery process when the supply power voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage and the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 42c is completed.

In the power recovery process for the sub-control, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first input determination as to whether or not one of the initialization command and the setting change command is input. When it is determined that either the initialization command or the setting change command is input in the first input determination, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the control information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Execute the conversion process. That is, the first input determination corresponds to the determination as to whether or not there is an instruction to initialize the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, the information to be initialized in the initialization process includes the above-mentioned acquisition number counter, effect state flag, specific condition flag, and specific counter. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an unexecutable value in the specific condition flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes it. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the number of variable games = 0 in the specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes the counter. The sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating a normal effect state in the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes the effect state flag. The sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the cumulative number of acquisitions = 0 in the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and initializes the counter.

After that, the sub-control CPU 41a newly starts various processes using the initialized information. That is, in the sub-control CPU 41a, a value indicating a normal effect state is set in the effect state flag, an unexecutable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter is 0. The effect state is controlled based on a certain state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the acquisition number notification effect based on the state in which the acquisition cumulative number indicated by the acquisition number counter is 0.

If it is determined in the first input determination that neither the initialization command nor the setting change command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a second input determination as to whether or not a return command has been input. If it is determined in the second input determination that the return command has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the process of the first input determination. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a waits until any one of the initialization command, the setting change command, and the return command is input.

When it is determined in the second input determination that the return command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect state flag to a value indicating the effect state according to the game state that can be specified from the return command. .. Specifically, when the gaming state that can be specified from the return command is any of the normal gaming state, the carry-over gaming state, and the RT gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the value of the effect state flag to the normal effect state. Update to a identifiable value. The sub-control CPU 41a is in the effect state when the game state that can be specified from the return command is the BB game state and the value of the backed up effect state flag is a value indicating any of the BB effect states. Do not update the value of the flag. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the BB effect state when the power is cut off.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is a value indicating that the gaming state that can be specified from the return command is the BB gaming state, and the value of the backed up effect state flag is different from the BB effect state. Moreover, when the value of the backed up specific condition flag is the execution permission value, the value of the effect state flag is updated to the value indicating the special BB effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where the gaming state that can be specified from the return command is the BB gaming state, and the value of the backed up effect state flag is a value indicating an effect state different from the BB effect state. , When the value of the backed up specific condition flag is an unexecutable value, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value indicating the normal BB effect state.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the period condition regarding the period during which the power supply is cut off is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the function as the condition determination means is realized by the sub-control CPU 41a performing the period determination. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires the date and time measured by the RTC41d from the RTC41d. The sub-control CPU 41a straddles the power supply this time after the power is cut off based on the acquired date and time and the date and time that can be specified from the RTC information among the backed up control information. Identify whether or not the input was made. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the power was turned on this time after the day following the day when the power was cut off, the period determination was affirmed, while the day when the power was cut off was determined. If it is specified that the power was turned on on the same day, the period determination is negatively determined.

Here, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the power is turned on this time after the day following the day when the power is cut off at a predetermined time after the power is cut off. For example, it is determined by whether or not 0:00) has passed from 0:00 to 24:00. Whether or not the power was turned on this time after the day after the power was turned off can be specified from the date acquired from the RTC41d when the power was turned on and the backed up RTC information. The date may be determined by comparing. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a of the present embodiment executes the period determination to determine whether or not the current power-on is the power-on on the next business day (so-called day-to-day power failure). Is it designed to judge?

When it is determined in the period determination that the period condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the initialization process described above. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an unexecutable value in the specific condition flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes it. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the number of variable games = 0 in the specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes the counter. The sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating a normal effect state in the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes the effect state flag. The sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the cumulative number of acquisitions = 0 in the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and initializes the counter.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a newly starts various processes using the initialized control information. That is, in the sub-control CPU 41a, a value indicating a normal effect state is set in the effect state flag, an unexecutable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter is 0. The effect state is controlled based on a certain state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the acquisition number notification effect based on the state in which the acquisition cumulative number indicated by the acquisition number counter is 0.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution permission value (information indicating that the first effect condition is satisfied) set in the specific condition flag is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the period condition is satisfied. In the case, it is configured to be initialized when the initialization process is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the acquired number counter (cumulative information indicating the cumulative result) is initialized with the start of the initialization process when it is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the period condition is satisfied. It is configured to be. In the present embodiment, the start of the initialization process corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined condition.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the period determination that the period condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a restores the backed up control information and restarts various processes using the control information. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state in which the value of the backed up effect state flag is set in the effect state flag. For example, when the execution permission value set in the specific condition flag is backed up, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state in which the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. For example, when the non-executable value set in the specific condition flag is backed up, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state in which the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag.

For example, when the value of the backed up specific counter is a value indicating the number of variable games = 0, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state in which the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter is 0. I do. For example, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the value of the backed up specific counter is a value indicating the number of variable games of one or more games, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the state where the number of variable games shown in the specific counter is one or more games. Control the production state.

For example, when the value of the acquired number counter that is backed up is a value indicating the acquired cumulative number = 0, the sub-control CPU 41a is in an effect state based on the state that the acquired cumulative number indicated by the acquired number counter is 0. To control. For example, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the value of the backed up acquisition number counter is a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number of 1 or more, the secondary control CPU 41a is based on the state where the acquisition cumulative number indicated by the acquisition number counter is 1 or more. Control the production state.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution permission value (information indicating that the first effect condition is satisfied) set in the specific condition flag is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the period condition is not satisfied. In the case, it is configured so that it is not initialized when the initialization process is started. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the value of the acquired number counter (cumulative information indicating the cumulative result) is configured not to be initialized with the start of the initialization process when it is determined that the period condition is not satisfied. Has been done.

Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if it can be determined that the period condition is not satisfied, the specific condition flag and the acquisition number counter are initialized when the setting change command is input. Has been done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when it is determined by the set value switch 50 that the period condition is not satisfied, the function as the initialization operation means capable of the initialization operation for initializing the specific condition flag. Has been realized.

Next, a specific example of the transition of the effect state in the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
First, a first specific example will be described.

FIG. 8 shows a situation in which the value of the specific counter is a value indicating the number of fluctuating games = 0 at the time point t10, and the execution permission value is not set in the specific condition flag. In this case, when the BB combination is won in the variable game and the BB combination is not won, the bonus flag is turned on, and the gaming state is shifted to the carry-over gaming state (time point t11). When a prize for the BB role occurs in the variable game, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is shifted to the normal BB effect state based on the fact that the specific condition flag is not set ( Time point t12). When the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t13). Further, at the time point t13, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

When the end condition of the RT game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the normal game state, and the effect state is shifted to the specific effect state (time point t14). When the BB combination is won in the variable game within the specific period, that is, in the variable game within the specified number of games after the BB game state ends, the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag (time point t15). At the time point t15, in the variable game in which the BB combination is won, if the BB combination is not won, the gaming state is shifted to the carry-over gaming state.

Then, when a winning of the BB combination occurs in the variable game, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is changed to the special BB effect state based on the execution permission value being set in the specific condition flag. (Time point t16). At the time point t16, the bonus flag is turned off and the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. At the time point t16, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games = 0 is set in the specific counter and initialized.

After that, when the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t17). Further, at the time point t17, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

Subsequently, an execution mode of the acquired number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 8 will be described. In the situation shown in FIG. 8, the acquired number notification effect is executed in the normal BB effect state (time points t12 to t13) and the special BB effect state (time points t16 to t17). In addition, in the acquisition number notification effect, in the first and second BB effect states, information that notifies the cumulative number of acquisitions at that time as the acquisition number counter is updated each time a payout combination is won. Is notified.

Here, in the second BB game state (time points t16 to t17), the acquired number notification effect inherits the acquired cumulative number in the first BB game state (time points t12 to t13), and the acquired cumulative number is added to the acquired cumulative number for the second time. It will be executed while adding the number of acquisitions in the BB game state of. That is, the acquired number notification effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the acquired cumulative number increases.

A second specific example will be described.
In FIG. 9, during the period controlled to the normal gaming state in the specific period, the period condition is satisfied when the power is cut off in a state where the specific condition flag is not set and the power is turned on. Indicates the situation. Further, in the situation shown in FIG. 9, it is assumed that the operation for changing the set value is not performed and the backup is normally performed when the power is turned on. In the following description, only the parts different from the situation shown in FIG. 8 will be described in detail, and the description of the same parts will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 9, the situation from the time point t20 to the time point t24 is the same as the situation from the time point t10 to the time point t14 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is cut off within a specific period, when the game state is the normal game state, and the process of step S118 in the game progress process is not being executed (time point t25a). At the time point t25a, a value indicating a normal effect state is set in the effect state flag, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is turned off, and the effect flag is turned off. , The non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. These control information is retained even while power is not being supplied to the slot machine 10 by executing the power failure processing (time points t25a to t25b).

Here, the day after the power is cut off, when the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 without operating the set value switch 50, the gaming state is the normal gaming state (the bonus flag is OFF). (Time point t25b). At the time point t252b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of the return command capable of specifying the normal game state. At the time point t25b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state of. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the so-called "day-to-day power interruption" is performed, at least a part of the control information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is initialized.

Next, in the variable game after the power is turned on, even if the BB combination is won, since the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter, the specific condition flag is executed. The allowed value is not set (time point t26). At the time point t26, in the variable game in which the BB combination is won, if the BB combination is not won, the gaming state is shifted to the carry-over gaming state.

Next, when a prize for the BB role occurs in the variable game, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is the normal BB effect based on the non-executable value set in the specific condition flag. It shifts to the state (time point t27). At the time point t27, the bonus flag is turned off.

Next, when the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t28). Further, at the time point t28, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

In addition, an execution mode of the acquired number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 9 will be described. At the time point t25b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, it is initialized to the state in which the acquired number counter is set to the value indicating the acquired cumulative number = 0. After that, in the second BB game state (time points t27 to t28), the acquisition number notification effect is executed while being controlled to the normal BB effect state. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state of the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without inheriting the acquired cumulative number when the power is cut off due to the initialization of the acquired number counter. .. That is, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the period condition is satisfied, the slot machine 10 is acquired so as to follow the effect content when the power is cut off after the power is turned on. It is configured so that the number notification effect (special effect) is not executed.

Here, if the setting value is not changed, the specific counter and the specific condition flag are not initialized even when the power is turned on while the period condition is satisfied. It is also possible to do it. However, when such a configuration is adopted, even if the effect state immediately after the power is turned on is controlled to the normal effect state, it shifts to the special BB effect state with the occurrence of the winning of the BB role. From the situation, the player can grasp that the operation of changing the set value has not been performed. If it is possible to grasp whether or not the setting value change operation is being performed, the fun of guessing the setting value set in the slot machine 10 is diminished, and as a result, the interest of the player is lowered. There is a risk that it will end up.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the period condition is satisfied (when the power is cut off over a day), the set value change operation is performed even when the set value change operation is performed. Even when it is not performed, the specific counter and the specific condition flag are initialized. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, even if the number of executed variable games from the last BB game state before the power is cut off has not reached the specified number of games, the slot machine 10 wins the BB role after the power is turned on and the BB is concerned. When a winning combination occurs, it is normally controlled to the BB effect state. Therefore, in the invention 1 of the present application, it becomes difficult to grasp whether or not the operation of changing the set value is performed, creating fun of guessing the set value set in the slot machine 10 and improving the interest of the player. Can be made to.

Further, if the setting value is not changed, the acquisition number counter may not be initialized even when the power is turned on while the period condition is satisfied. .. However, when such a configuration is adopted, even if the effect state immediately after the power is turned on is controlled to the normal effect state, the cumulative number of acquisitions is not 0 due to the occurrence of the winning of the BB role. From the situation where the acquisition number notification effect is started in the state, the player can grasp that the operation of changing the set value has not been performed.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the period condition is satisfied (when the power is cut off over a day), the set value change operation is performed even when the set value change operation is performed. The acquisition count counter is initialized even when it is not performed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, even if the number of executed variable games from the last BB game state before the power is cut off has not reached the specified number of games, the slot machine 10 wins the BB role after the power is turned on and the BB is concerned. When a winning combination occurs, the acquisition number notification effect is executed from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0. Therefore, in the invention 1 of the present application, it becomes difficult to grasp whether or not the operation of changing the set value is performed, creating fun of guessing the set value set in the slot machine 10 and improving the interest of the player. Can be made to.

Further, in the situation shown in FIG. 9, if it is assumed that the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 on the day when the power is cut off without operating the set value switch 50, The gaming state is returned to the normal gaming state (the state where the bonus flag is OFF) (time point t25b). At the time point t25b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of the return command capable of specifying the normal game state. At the time point t25b, the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is negative, so that the specific condition flag and the specific counter are not initialized. That is, based on the backed up control information, the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating that the number of variable games is one or more is set in the specific counter. Will be restored.

Further, at the time point t25b, the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is negative, so that the acquisition number counter is not initialized. That is, based on the backed up control information, the state is restored to the state in which the value indicating that the cumulative number of acquisitions is 1 or more is set in the acquisition number counter. That is, in the slot machine 10, the control information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is not initialized even if the power is cut off for a short time.

Next, in the variable game after the power is turned on, when the BB combination is won, a value indicating the number of variable games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, so that the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. Is set (time point t26). At the time point t26, in the variable game in which the BB combination is won, if the BB combination is not won, the gaming state is shifted to the carry-over gaming state.

Next, when a prize for the BB role occurs in the variable game, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is not the normal BB effect state, but the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. Based on, the transition to the special BB production state is made (time point t27). At the time point t27, the bonus flag is turned off and the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. Further, at the time point t27, when a value indicating that the cumulative number of acquisitions is 1 or more is set in the acquisition number counter, and the power is cut off based on the transition to the special BB effect state. The acquisition number notification effect is started in the state where the acquisition number counter is taken over.

A third specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the situation from the time point t30 to the time point t33 is the same as the situation from the time point t10 to the time point t13 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is cut off within a specific period, when the game state is the RT game state, and the process of step S118 in the game progress process is not being executed (time point t34a). At the time point t34a, a value indicating the RT effect state is set in the effect state flag, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, and the bonus flag is turned off. Moreover, an unexecutable value is set in the specific condition flag. These control information is retained even while power is not being supplied to the slot machine 10 by executing the power failure processing (time points t34a to t34b).

When the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 without operating the set value switch 50 on the day after the power is cut off, the game state is returned to the RT game state (the state where the bonus flag is OFF). (Time point t34b). At the time point t34b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of the return command capable of specifying the RT game state. At the time point 34b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state of. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the state when the power is cut off is the RT gaming state (second state), the period condition is satisfied by the sub-control CPU 41a (condition determination means). Even when it is determined that the game is playing, the state after the power is turned on can be controlled to the RT gaming state.

Next, in the variable game after the power is turned on, even if the BB combination is won, the specific condition flag is set based on the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 in the specific counter. The execution permission value is not set in, and is maintained at the non-executable value (time point t36). Further, at the time point t36, the bonus flag is turned on and the gaming state is shifted to the carry-over gaming state.

In the subsequent variable game, when a prize for the BB role occurs, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is the normal BB effect based on the non-executable value set in the specific condition flag. It shifts to the state (time point t37). At the time point t37, the bonus flag is turned off.

Next, when the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t38). Further, at the time point t38, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

In addition, an execution mode of the acquired number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 10 will be described. At the time point t34b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, it is initialized to the state in which the acquired number counter is set to the value indicating the acquired cumulative number = 0. After that, in the second BB game state (time points t37 to t38), the acquisition number notification effect is executed while being controlled to the normal BB effect state. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state of the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without inheriting the acquired cumulative number when the power is cut off due to the initialization of the acquired number counter. ..

Here, in the situation shown in FIG. 10, assuming that the slot machine 10 is powered on on the day when the power is cut off without operating the set value switch 50, the gaming state is the RT game. It is returned to the state (the state where the bonus flag is OFF) (time point t34b). At the time point t34b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of the return command capable of specifying the RT game state. At the time point 34b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is negative, the acquisition number counter, the specific condition flag, and the specific counter are not initialized.

Next, when the BB role is won in the variable game after the power is turned on, the specific condition flag is permitted to execute based on the value indicating the number of variable games of one or more games being set in the specific counter. The value is set (time point t36). Further, at the time point t36, the bonus flag is turned on and the gaming state is shifted to the carry-over gaming state.

In the subsequent variable game, when a prize for the BB role occurs, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is not the normal BB effect state, but the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. Based on, the transition to the special BB production state is made (time point t37). At the time point t37, the bonus flag is turned off and the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. Further, at the time point t37, when a value indicating that the cumulative number of acquisitions is 1 or more is set in the acquisition number counter, and the power is cut off based on the transition to the special BB effect state. The acquisition number notification effect is started in the state where the acquisition number counter is taken over.

A fourth specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the situation from the time point t40 to the time point t45 is the same as the situation from the time point t10 to the time point t15 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is cut off within a specific period, when the game state is the carry-over game state, and the process of step S118 in the game progress process is not being executed (time point t46a). At the time point t46a, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is turned on, and the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. These control information is retained even when power is not supplied to the slot machine 10 by executing the power failure processing (time points t46a to t46b).

When the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 without operating the set value switch 50 on the day after the power is cut off, the game state is returned to the carry-over game state (the state where the bonus flag is ON). (Time point t46b). At the time point t46b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of the return command capable of specifying the carry-over game state. At the time point 46b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state of. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the bonus flag (information indicating that the bonus combination has been won) is initially set even when the value of the specific condition flag is initialized to an unexecutable value. It is configured so that it will not be converted.

Next, when a prize for the BB role occurs in the variable game after the power is turned on, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the specific condition flag is set to an unexecutable value. Then, the effect state is shifted to the normal BB effect state (time point t47). At the time point t47, the bonus flag is turned off.

Next, when the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t48). Further, at the time point t48, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

In addition, an execution mode of the acquired number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 11 will be described. At the time point t46b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, it is initialized to the state in which the acquired number counter is set to the value indicating the acquired cumulative number = 0. After that, in the second BB game state (time points t47 to t48), the acquisition number notification effect is executed while being controlled to the normal BB effect state. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state of the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without inheriting the acquired cumulative number when the power is cut off due to the initialization of the acquired number counter. ..

A fifth specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the situation from the time point t50 to the time point t56 is the same as the situation from the time point t10 to the time point t16 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is cut off when the game state is the BB game state and the process of step S118 in the game progress process is not being executed (time point t57a). At the time point t57a, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is not set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is turned on, and the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. Further, at the time point t57a, a value indicating a special BB effect state is set in the effect state flag. These control information is retained even while power is not being supplied to the slot machine 10 by executing the power failure processing (time points t57a to t57b).

When the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 without operating the set value switch 50 on the day after the power is cut off, the gaming state is returned to the BB gaming state (time point t57b). At the time point t57b, the effect state is changed to the special BB effect state based on the fact that the return command that can specify the BB game state is input and that the effect state flag is set to the value indicating the special BB effect state. Will be restored. At the time point 57b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state of. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is cut off while the BB effect state is already executed, the BB effect state in the same manner as when the power is cut off is the power supply. It is configured so that it can be executed even after the is input.

Next, when the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t58). Further, at the time point t58, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

In addition, an execution mode of the acquired number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 12 will be described. At the time point t57b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, it is initialized to the state in which the acquired number counter is set to the value indicating the acquired cumulative number = 0. In the BB game state (time points t57b to t58) after the power is turned on, the acquisition number notification effect is executed. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state of the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without inheriting the acquired cumulative number when the power is cut off due to the initialization of the acquired number counter. .. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured not to execute the acquisition number notification effect in the BB game state after the return.

A sixth specific example will be described.
FIG. 13 shows, in the variable game in the carry-over game state, the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed, the power is cut off while the stop button that has performed the third stop operation is operated, and the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, it indicates that the period condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 13, the operation of the first stop button 22a is started at the time point t61, and the operation of the first stop button 22a is finished at the subsequent time point t62. Here, it is assumed that at the time when the first stop operation is started, there is a symbol constituting the BB stop within the pull-in range, and the symbol is stopped on the effective line AL.

Next, the operation of the second stop button 22b is started at the time point t63, and the operation of the second stop button 22b is finished at the subsequent time point t64. Here, it is assumed that at the time when the second stop operation is started, there is a symbol constituting the BB stop within the pull-in range, and the symbol is stopped on the effective line AL.

Next, the operation of the third stop button 22c is started at the time point t65. Here, it is assumed that at the time when the third stop operation is started, there is a symbol constituting the BB stop within the pull-in range, and the symbol is stopped on the effective line AL. As a result, at the time point t65, the BB stop eye is apparently displayed on the effective line AL.

Next, it is assumed that the power is cut off while the third stop button 22c is being operated (time point t66a). At the time point t66a, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is turned on, and the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. At the time point t66a, information that can identify that step S118 of the game progress process is being executed is set as the process information for the main control. At the time point t66a, a value indicating a specific effect state is set in the effect state flag. These control information is retained even while power is not being supplied to the slot machine 10 by executing the power failure processing (time points t66a to t66b).

Here, the day after the power is cut off, the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 without operating the set value switch 50 and with the operation of the third stop button 22c. (Time point t66b). In this case, at the time point 66b, the game state is returned to the carry-over game state (the state where the bonus flag is ON) (time point t66b). At the time point t66b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of the return command capable of specifying the carry-over game state. At the time point 66b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state of.

After that, when the operation of the third stop button 22c is completed, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL is determined as the process of step S118 in the game progress process (time point t67). At the time point t67, since the BB stop eye has already been stopped on the effective line AL, it is determined that the winning of the BB combination has occurred. Therefore, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, and the effect state is shifted to the normal BB effect state based on the non-executable value set in the specific condition flag (time point t67). At the time point t67, the bonus flag is turned off.

Next, when the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t68). Further, at the time point t68, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

In addition, an execution mode of the acquired number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 13 will be described. At the time point t66b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, it is initialized to the state in which the acquired number counter is set to the value indicating the acquired cumulative number = 0. After that, in the second BB game state (time points t67 to t68), the acquisition number notification effect is executed while being controlled to the normal BB effect state. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state of the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without inheriting the acquired cumulative number when the power is cut off due to the initialization of the acquired number counter. ..

A seventh specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the situation from the time point t70 to the time point t75a is the same as the situation from the time point t60 to t65a shown in FIG. Here, the day after the power is cut off, the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 without operating the set value switch 50 and without operating the third stop button 22c. It is assumed that it has been broken (time point t76b). In this case, at the time point 76b, as the process of step S118 in the game progress process, the determination of the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL is performed. At the time point t76b, since the BB stop eye has already been stopped on the effective line AL, it is determined that the winning of the BB combination has occurred. Along with this, the gaming state is returned to the BB gaming state.

After that, a return command capable of specifying the BB game state is output to the sub-board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a). At this time, since the value of the specific condition flag backed up in the sub-control RAM 41c has not been initialized yet, the execution permission value is still set. Therefore, at the time point t76b, unlike the sixth specific example described above, it is based on the fact that the return command that can specify the BB game state is input and that the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. , The production state is returned to the special BB production state. After that, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a becomes affirmative, the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state (time point t77).

Next, when the end condition of the BB game state is satisfied, the game state is shifted to the RT game state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t78). Further, at the time point t78, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and the measurement for the specific period is started.

In addition, an execution mode of the acquired number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 14 will be described. At the time point t77, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, it is initialized to the state in which the acquired number counter is set to the value indicating the acquired cumulative number = 0. In the subsequent BB game state (time points t77 to t78), the acquisition number notification effect is executed. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state of the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without inheriting the acquired cumulative number when the power is cut off due to the initialization of the acquired number counter. ..

As described above, of the plurality of stop operations for stopping the plurality of reels 16a to 16c, the period condition is satisfied when the power is cut off while the final stop operation is being performed. When it is determined that the reels are turned on, the BB effect state is normally executed according to the BB effect state when the power is turned on while the final stop operation is being performed. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without the final stop operation being performed, the BB effect state is executed in a special BB effect state different from the normal BB effect state.

More specifically, when the power is cut off while the last stop operation is being performed and it is determined that the period condition is satisfied, the last stop operation is performed. When the power is turned on while the power is on, the BB effect state is normally executed assuming that the BB stop is derived after the specific condition flag is initialized. On the other hand, if the power is turned on without the final stop operation being performed, the special BB effect state is executed assuming that the BB stop eye is derived before the specific condition flag is initialized. It can be said that. Then, when it is determined that the period condition is not satisfied, the specific condition flag is performed when the power is turned on while the last stop operation is being performed, and when the last stop operation is performed. It is not initialized even when the power is turned on when the power is not turned on.

According to the slot machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the period condition relating to the period in which the power supply is cut off is satisfied, when the second effect condition is satisfied, the case where the first effect condition is not satisfied is It becomes difficult to estimate whether or not the internal stored contents in the slot machine 10 have been initialized depending on whether or not the effect state (specific effect) has been executed in different modes. Therefore, it is possible to suppress hindering the enjoyment of guessing the state of the slot machine 10 and improve the interest of the player.

(2) In particular, according to the present embodiment, when the so-called "day-to-day power failure" is performed and the BB combination is won, the specific condition flag and the specific counter are initialized. Even if a prize for the BB role occurs, it is always shifted to the normal BB production state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether or not the set value change operation is performed based on the effect state in the initial BB game state after the power is turned on.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the period condition relating to the period during which the power is cut off is not satisfied, the specific condition flag (the state in which the first effect condition is satisfied) is not initialized. Since it is maintained, the mode of the production can be changed by further generating a prize for the BB role (establishing the second production condition). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(4) According to the present embodiment, among the first effect conditions, a specific effect condition that is satisfied when the RT game state (second state) is set, that is, an execution permission value is set during the RT game state. Even when the specific condition flag is initialized, the state after the power is turned on can be controlled to the RT gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial interests of the player while suppressing hindering the enjoyment of guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

(5) According to the present embodiment, whether or not the power is turned on this time after the day following the day when the power is cut off is determined by a predetermined time (for example, from 0:00) after the power is cut off. Judgment is made based on whether or not 0 o'clock out of 24:00 has passed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the power is cut off between days.

(6) According to the present embodiment, even when it is initialized that the specific condition flag, that is, the first effect condition is satisfied, the bonus combination can be won. .. Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial interests of the player while suppressing hindering the enjoyment of guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

(7) According to the present embodiment, when the period condition regarding the period in which the power supply is cut off is satisfied, the internal stored contents in the slot machine 10 are initialized according to the mode of the acquisition number notification effect. It becomes difficult to guess whether or not it was done. Therefore, it is possible to suppress hindering the enjoyment of guessing the state of the slot machine 10 and improve the interest of the player.

(8) In particular, according to the present embodiment, when the so-called "day-to-day power failure" is performed, the acquisition number counter is initialized, so that even if the winning of the BB role occurs, the cumulative number of acquisitions The acquisition number notification effect is executed in the state of = 0. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether or not the set value change operation is performed based on the acquired number notification effect in the first BB game state after the power is turned on.

(9) According to the present embodiment, when the period condition regarding the period during which the power is cut off is not satisfied, the acquisition number counter (cumulative information) is maintained without being initialized, and thus the acquisition number. It is possible to continue the acquisition number notification effect (special effect) according to the mode according to the counter. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(10) According to the present embodiment, even when the period condition regarding the period in which the power is cut off is satisfied, the state after the power is turned on is controlled to the RT gaming state (second state). It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial interests of the player while suppressing hindering the enjoyment of guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

(11) According to the present embodiment, when the power is cut off while the last stop operation is being performed and the power is turned on while the last stop operation is being performed. While the normal BB effect state is executed, the special BB effect state is executed when the power is turned on without the final stop operation being performed. Therefore, the specific effect can be executed in an appropriate manner depending on which of the status of the last stop operation when the power is turned off is closer to the situation of the last stop operation when the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(12) According to the present embodiment, depending on whether or not the power is turned on while the last stop operation is being performed, the BB stop eye (predetermined display) before the power is substantially cut off. It is possible to make a difference whether or not the result) is derived. Therefore, the BB effect state (specific effect) can be executed in an appropriate manner according to the state of the last stop operation when the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(13) According to the present embodiment, when the period condition relating to the period in which the power is cut off is not satisfied, the specific condition flag (the state in which the special effect condition is satisfied) is not initialized. Since it can be maintained, the mode of the BB effect state can be changed by further deriving the BB stop eye (predetermined display result). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(14) According to the present embodiment, the power is turned on even when a specific effect condition that is satisfied in the RT gaming state (second state) is initialized among the special effect conditions. It is possible to control the state after the game to the RT game state. Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial interests of the player while suppressing hindering the enjoyment of guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

(15) According to the present embodiment, when the power is cut off while the BB effect state is already executed, the power is turned on in the BB effect state in the same manner as when the power is cut off. Since it can be executed even after the power is cut off, it is possible to appropriately restore the state before the power is cut off.

(16) According to the present embodiment, the specific condition flag (information indicating that the special effect condition is satisfied) can be arbitrarily initialized by operating the set value switch 50 (initialization operation means).

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another example as follows.
-The sub-control CPU 41a positively determines the period determination when the length of the period from when the power is cut off to when the power is turned on exceeds a predetermined period (for example, 6 hours), and powers the power supply. The period determination may be negatively determined when the length of the period from the interruption to the power-on does not exceed a predetermined period (for example, 6 hours). That is, the period determination does not have to directly determine whether or not the power is turned on this time after the day following the day when the power is cut off, and the power is turned off and turned on at the amusement store. Anything that can determine whether or not the event was held between the business hours and the next business hours.

-If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the period condition is not satisfied, the effect state after the power is turned on may be restored to the effect state when the power is cut off. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a targets the effect state flag as a backup target in the sub-control power cut-off process, and is indicated by the value of the back-up effect state flag in the sub-control power recovery process. It is good to return to the production state.

-When the BB combination is won in the RT gaming state (RT effect state), the sub-control CPU 41a is in a special BB effect state different from the special BB effect state during the BB game state based on the winning of the BB combination. It may be controlled to. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the special BB effect state in the special condition flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the BB combination is won in the RT game state (RT effect state). It is advisable to set the information to be shown (hereinafter referred to as the special permission value). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, a value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and a special condition is satisfied. When a special permission value is set for the flag, the value of the effect state flag may be updated to a value at which the special BB effect state can be specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may set the special condition flag as a backup target in the sub-control power interruption processing, and execute the same processing as the specific condition flag described above in the sub-control power recovery processing. ..

The sub-control CPU 41a may be configured not to initialize the acquisition number counter even when the determination result of the period determination is affirmative at the time point t57b in the situation shown in FIG. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a takes over the cumulative number of acquisitions when the power is cut off in the BB game state (time points t57b to t58) after the power is turned on, and restarts the acquisition number notification effect. Will be possible.

When the power is cut off in the RT gaming state, for example, at the time point t34b in the situation shown in FIG. 10, and the determination result of the period determination is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect state flag. And the acquisition number counter may be configured not to be initialized. In this case, after the power is turned on (time points t34b to t38), the sub-control CPU 41a can resume the effect by taking over the RT effect state when the power is cut off and the cumulative number of acquisitions. It will be possible. The sub-control CPU 41a may be similarly controlled even when the power is cut off during the third stop operation in the variable game in the RT gaming state.

-The sub-control CPU 41a has not reached a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) as the number of variable games that can be controlled to the RT game state in the case of shifting from the RT game state to the carry-over game state. Occasionally, the RT effect state may be controlled until the specified number of games is completed.

-The mode of the plurality of BB effect states may be changed. For example, in the BB effect state, in addition to or instead of the acquisition number notification effect, the number of times (so-called) that the BB combination is re-winned between the time when the predetermined BB game state is reached and the end of the specific period , The number of consecutive chans) may be accumulated and counted, and the effect to be executed may be executed according to a series of effect contents, such as notifying the counted cumulative number of continuations. For example, the BB effect state may be executed by a series of effect contents in which the effect contents are gradually developed each time the number of consecutive chans increases.

-The series of production contents is not limited to the contents that increase the cumulative number of acquisitions. For example, the series of production contents may be the production contents in which the character A in childhood appears, the production contents in which the character A in school days appears, and the production contents in which the character A after adulthood appears. For example, the series of production contents may be a production content including a background image depicting a morning landscape, a production content including a background image depicting a daytime landscape, and a production content depicting a night landscape. In this way, the series of production contents may be any content as long as the production contents change step by step and can evoke a predetermined relationship between the previous and next production contents. ..

-The acquisition number notification effect may be executed in an effect state different from the BB effect state. For example, the acquired number notification effect may be continuously executed in the RT effect state or the specific effect state within the specific period even after the end of the BB effect state. That is, the special effect is not limited to being executed during the BB game state.

-The specific effect does not have to be in the effect state. For example, the specific effect may be a predetermined effect such as a notice effect that is executed during the period during which the variable game is being performed.
-The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect different from the acquired number notification effect as a special effect in addition to or instead of the acquired number notification effect. For example, the special effect may be in the effect state (effect mode).

-The main board 40 may be provided with a predetermined switch or the like as an initialization means for initializing the backed up control information, in addition to the set value switch 50. Further, the mode of the operation of changing the set value using the set value switch 50 can be changed as appropriate.

The sub-board 41 may be provided with an initialization means for sub-control for initializing the backed up control information. For example, the initialization means for the sub-control may be realized as an initialization switch provided on the sub-board 41. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an operation signal is input from the initialization switch in the sub-control power recovery process, and if so, backs up control information. While initializing, if it has not been input, it is advisable to restore the backed up control information.

-The slot machine 10 may be configured so as to be able to shift to the RT gaming state without going through the BB gaming state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may set a value indicating the RT game state in the game state flag on condition that a predetermined transition combination has been won. Further, the slot machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of RT gaming states.

-The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to notify the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c necessary for winning the winning combination. The state in which such notification is performed is a so-called assist time gaming state (AT gaming state). Further, the RT gaming state and the AT gaming state is the so-called assist / replay time gaming state (ART gaming state). For example, the main control CPU 40a performs a transition lottery (so-called AT lottery or ART lottery) as to whether or not to allow the transition to the AT game state (ART game state) in the process of step S110 of the game progress process. Good. Then, the main control CPU 40a may shift to the ART gaming state when the transition lottery has been won and a predetermined transition combination has been won.

-The specific effect that changes the mode based on the success or failure of the first effect condition and the second effect condition may be the ART effect state in the above-mentioned ART game state in addition to or instead of the BB effect state. For example, in the case of applying to the ART gaming state, the first production condition is "to win the transition lottery again between the end of the ART gaming state and the elapse of a specific period", and "a predetermined transition". It is advisable to set "the winning of a role will occur" as the second production condition.

-The slot machine 10 does not have to have a bonus combination.
-The slot machine 10 may include, as a bonus combination, a regular bonus combination (RB combination) in which a regular bonus gaming state (RB gaming state) is defined as a prize, in addition to or instead of the BB combination. For example, the end condition of the RB game state may be that the number of times the variable game is executed in the RB game state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times), and the number of times a prize is generated in the RB game state is in advance. It may be that the specified number of times (for example, 8 times) has been reached.

-The number of symbol combinations (combinations, stop stitches) for which prizes have been set may be changed as appropriate. For example, the slot machine 10 may have two or more types of watermelon roles with different stop stitches, may have two or more types of cherry roles with different stop stitches, and may have two or more types of replays with different stop stitches. It may have a game role.

-The symbol combination (role) specified in the lottery number may be changed as appropriate.
・ The lottery order of lottery numbers may be changed as appropriate.
-The slot machine 10 may include four or more reels.

-The slot machine 10 may have one type, two types, or three types of effect states, or may have five or more types of effect states.
The slot machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main board 40 and the functions of the sub board 41. Further, the function of the main board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may include a one-chip microcomputer having the functions of a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a sub control RAM 41c.
-The function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the slot machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 13, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 14, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 15. A control board that controls the group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-The slot machine 10 may be a game machine that uses a game medium different from the medal. For example, the game medium may be a game ball.
-Instead of the slot machine 10, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine includes a game board having a game area, one or a plurality of start ports opened in the game area, and a large winning opening that can be opened and closed freely. In the pachinko gaming machine, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 executes a big hit lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and when the big hit lottery is won, the big winning opening is opened. It is configured to give a big hit game.

The following technical idea can be grasped from the above-described embodiment.
(B) A plurality of reels, a plurality of operation units corresponding to the plurality of reels and capable of a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels, and a plurality of operating units corresponding to the stop of the plurality of reels. A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege when a predetermined display result is derived, an effect executing means for executing the effect, and the effect executing means are controlled to perform a specific effect in connection with the grant of the privilege. The effect control means to be executed and a condition determination means for determining whether or not a period condition relating to a period in which the power is cut off is satisfied when the power is turned on are provided to stop the plurality of reels. When the power is cut off while the last stop operation is being performed among the plurality of stop operations, and the condition determination means determines that the period condition is satisfied, the last When the power is turned on while the stop operation is being performed, the specific effect is executed according to the first aspect, while when the power is turned on when the last stop operation is not performed. The specific effect is executed by a second aspect different from the first aspect.

(B) The effect control means includes an information storage means for storing information and a backup means for holding at least a part of the stored contents of the information storage means when the power is cut off. Controls the effect executing means based on the information stored in the information storage means to execute the specific effect, and the information stored in the information storage means satisfies a predetermined special effect condition. When the information to be shown is included, the special effect condition is satisfied, and a predetermined display result is derived by the end of the last stop operation, the specification is performed by the second aspect. When the effect is executed and the special effect condition is not satisfied, and a predetermined display result is derived by the end of the last stop operation, the specific effect is described according to the first aspect. Is executed and the power is cut off while the last stop operation is being performed, and when the condition determining means determines that the period condition is satisfied, the last stop is performed. When the power is turned on while the operation is being performed, it is assumed that the predetermined display result is derived after the information indicating that the special effect condition is satisfied is initialized. While the specific effect is executed according to one aspect, when the power is turned on without the final stop operation being performed, the information indicating that the special effect condition is satisfied is initialized. The specific effect is executed according to the second aspect, assuming that the predetermined display result is derived before the display result is performed.

(C) The information indicating that the special effect condition is satisfied is that the final stop operation is performed when the condition determination means determines that the period condition is not satisfied. It is not initialized either when the power is turned on in the state or when the power is turned on when the last stop operation is not performed.

(D) A state control means for controlling the state of the game machine is provided, and the state of the game machine includes a first state and a second state which is more advantageous than the first state, and the special state. The effect condition includes a specific effect condition that is satisfied in the second state, and when the state when the power is cut off is the second state, the condition determination means causes the period. Even when it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the state after the power is turned on can be controlled to the second state.

(E) The period condition may be satisfied when the period from when the power is cut off to when the power is turned on exceeds a predetermined period.
(F) The period condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed between the time when the power is cut off and the time when the power is turned on.

(G) Cumulative information that controls the effect executing means that executes the effect, the result storage means that stores the cumulative information indicating the cumulative result of the accumulated game results, and the effect executing means, and stores the result storage means. An effect control means capable of executing a special effect according to the mode according to the above, a backup means for holding at least a part of the stored contents of the result storage means when the power is cut off, and when the power is turned on. In addition, a condition determining means for determining whether or not a period condition relating to a period in which the power supply is cut off is provided, and the cumulative information stored in the result storage means can be obtained by the condition determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that, when it is determined that it is satisfied, it is initialized when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(H) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the cumulative information is not initialized even if the predetermined condition is satisfied when the condition determination means determines that the period condition is not satisfied.
(I) A state control means for controlling the state of the game machine is provided, and the state of the game machine includes a first state and a second state which is more advantageous than the first state, and a power source is supplied. When the state when the power is cut off is the second state, the state after the power is turned on is the state even when the condition determining means determines that the period condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is controllable to a second state.

10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Production display device, 14 ... Decorative lamp, 15 ... Speaker, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 41 ... Sub board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 42 ... Power supply board, 42d … Auxiliary power supply.

Claims (1)

With multiple reels
A plurality of operation units corresponding to the plurality of reels and capable of a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels,
An advantageous game giving means capable of giving an advantageous game when a predetermined display result is derived with the stop of the plurality of reels,
The production execution means to execute the production and
An effect control means capable of controlling the effect execution means and executing a specific effect in connection with the granting of the advantageous game.
It is equipped with a power recovery processing means that executes power recovery processing when the power is turned on.
When the final stop operation is performed among the plurality of stop operations for stopping the plurality of reels and the power is cut off while the predetermined display result to which the advantageous game is given is displayed. When the power recovery process is executed, the specific effect is executed according to the first aspect when the power is turned on while the last stop operation is being performed, while the last stop is performed. When the power is turned on in a state where no operation is performed, the specific effect is executed by a second mode different from the first mode.
When the power is cut off while the specific effect is being executed, when the power recovery process is executed, the specific effect can be executed in the same manner as when the power is cut off. A game machine to play.