JP6841315B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Pachinko game machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into a single chip.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when a start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, a winning combination lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-045989

Here, in a game machine such as the above example, it is necessary to appropriately perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suitably performing various controls.

The invention according to claim 1 is provided with a control means for executing a plurality of types of processes and temporarily storing information in an internal storage means when the processes are executed.
The control means
Among the plurality of types of processing , an intra-regional processing execution means that executes an intra-regional processing that is a processing using a program stored in a storage area within a predetermined address range in the program storage means, and an intra-regional processing execution means.
Of the plurality of types of processing, an out-of-area processing executing means for executing out-of-area processing, which is a processing using a program stored in a storage area of an address range outside the predetermined address range in the program storage means,
When the intra-regional processing is started, the information stored in the internal storage means is not saved in the evacuation storage means, but is stored in the internal storage means when the extra-regional processing is started or after the start. An evacuation execution means for saving information to the evacuation storage means, and an evacuation execution means.
When the out-of-area processing is completed or after the processing is completed, the return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means, and the return execution means.
A means for executing a specific process capable of executing the intra-regional process and the extra-regional process, and
With
When the interrupt processing is started based on the satisfaction of the interrupt condition in the situation where the specific processing is being executed, the intra-regional processing is executed.
When the extra-regional processing is started from the situation where the intra-regional processing in the specific processing is being executed, the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited in the intra-regional processing before the extra-regional processing is started. When the out-of-area processing is completed and the process returns to the in- area processing, the execution of the interrupt processing is permitted in the returned in-area processing, and the execution of the interrupt processing is not permitted in the out-of- area processing . ,
When the supply of operating power is started after that, regardless of whether the intra-regional processing is being executed or the extra-regional processing is being executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. Is characterized in that the execution of the process is started from the process in the area.

According to the present invention, various controls can be suitably performed.

It is a front view of the slot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which the front door is opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which becomes visible from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege given. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the mode of the stop symbol at the time of each winning (a)-(i) occurrence. It is an electric block diagram of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for a normal mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of reels and the winning mode established when the lottery table for a normal mode is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of reels, and the winning mode which holds when the lottery table for 1st RT mode is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 2nd RT mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of reels, and the winning mode which holds when the lottery table for 2nd RT mode is selected. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control processing which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process executed by the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the correspondence process at the end of a game executed by the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows ART preparation state processing executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows ART state processing executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART end branch process executed by the main MPU. (A) is a front view of the special display unit, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the special display unit. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the notification content in an image display device, and the display content in a special display unit. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control processing which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control processing corresponding to a branch which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the notification processing which is executed in the production side MPU. It is a time chart which shows the mode that the relationship with the winning combination is notified in each of (a) to (d) the special display unit and the image display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the setting mode of the program and data in the main ROM. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the setting mode of each area in the main RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd non-specific control process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd non-specific control process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start waiting process which is executed in the main MPU in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control process which is executed in the main MPU. (A) is a flowchart showing a start waiting process executed by the main MPU in the third embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing a reel control process executed by the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the call process of the non-specific control executed by the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the call process of the non-specific control executed by the main MPU in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st non-specific control process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control processing of branch correspondence executed by the main MPU in 5th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in the case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is a kind of a game machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened.

As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape that is open forward as a whole by fixing a plurality of wooden panels.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so that the internal space of the housing 11 can be opened and closed with the left side portion as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked in an unopenable state by a locking device 13 provided on the back surface thereof, and this locked state is released by an unlocking operation with a predetermined key on the key cylinder 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. The game panel 20 is formed so that three vertically long display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R are arranged side by side. The display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R are formed of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and a reel unit 31 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape, respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

Each of these reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 41 operated to start rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided on the lower left side of the game panel 20. If the start lever 41 is operated while the medal is bet, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate all at once.

On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43, 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 are arranged directly below the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped, respectively. The stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 are in a state in which they can be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 32L.

The rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped based on the operation of each stop button 42, 43, 44, and a medal is awarded. And, until the execution of various processes such as the management of the game state is completed, it corresponds to one game (game times).

On the lower right side of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to the hopper device 53 by the selector 52 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 when reception is permitted, and when reception is prohibited. The medal discharge port 58 provided at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12 leads to the medal tray 59. The hopper device 53 has a function of paying out the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal tray 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a prize corresponding to the granting of the game medium is established on the effective line. There is.

Below the medal insertion slot 45, as shown in FIG. 1, a return button 46 that is pressed when the medal inserted in the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 52 is provided. Further, on the lower left side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, a first credit insertion button 47 for inserting the maximum number of credited virtual medals that can be bet at one time, and two virtual medals at a time are inserted. A second credit insertion button 48 for inserting a virtual medal and a third credit insertion button 49 for inserting one virtual medal at a time are provided.

A settlement button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement button 51 is operated in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 58 as a real medal.

As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 54 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 53 inside the housing 11. The power supply device 54 includes a power switch 55 that is operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button 56 for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and setting states of the slot machine 10 from "setting 1" to "setting 1". A setting key insertion hole 57 that is operated to change within the range of "setting 6" is provided.

<Designs attached to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R>
Next, the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

FIG. 3 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are visible to the main control device 70 from the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. It is a number for recognizing a symbol, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used for explanation.

The symbols include a "bell" symbol (for example, the 20th on the left reel 32L), a "replay 1" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), and a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L). "Red 7" symbol (for example, 15th on left reel 32L), "Replay 2" symbol (for example, 11th on left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 10th on left reel 32L), "cherry" There are nine types of symbols (for example, the ninth of the left reel 32L), the "replay 3" symbol (for example, the sixth of the left reel 32L), and the "white 7" symbol (for example, the fifth of the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. Each display window portion 21L, 21M, 21R is formed so that three of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect the positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be visually recognized. The main line ML is a line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R. When the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started with the specified number of medals bet and the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, the profit of paying out the medals and the replay Either the benefit of the game or the transition of the gaming state is given.

That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line on which a prize can be established. The main line ML is set as a bending line, not as a line extending in a straight line. Therefore, the sub-line SL1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R are combined. Sub-line SL2 connecting the connected sub-line SL2 and the middle design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M and the middle design of the right reel 32R, the lower design of the left reel 32L, the lower design of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R On the line extending in a straight line, such as the sub line SL4 connecting the lower symbols, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the sub line SL5 connecting the upper symbols of the right reel 32R, the symbols to be won will be awarded. Even if the combination is established, the prize is not established.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the correspondence between the combination of the symbols to be won and the privilege given when the prize is won will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between the combination of the symbols to be won and the privilege given when the prize is won, and FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (i) are the respective prizes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the mode of the stop symbol at the time of occurrence.

The small winning combination prizes for which medals are paid out include the 1st to 12th supplementary prizes, the 1st bell prize, the 2nd bell prize, the 1st watermelon prize, and the 2nd watermelon prize.

Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is one of the "white 7" symbol, the "BAR" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is. One of the "Replay 1" symbol, the "Replay 2" symbol, and the "Replay 3" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is one of the "Replay 1" symbol, the "Replay 2" symbol, and the "Replay 3" symbol. If, it will be one of the 1st supplementary prize to the 9th supplementary prize. In addition, if the "Red 7" symbol, "Bell" symbol, and "Bell" symbol stop from the left on the main line ML, the 10th supplementary prize will be awarded, and the "BAR" symbol, "Bell" symbol from the left on the main line ML. And, if the "bell" symbol is stopped, the 11th supplementary prize will be awarded, and if the "watermelon" symbol, the "bell" symbol and the "bell" symbol are stopped from the left in the main line ML, the 12th supplementary prize will be awarded. In the case of any of the 1st supplementary prize to the 12th supplementary prize, the number of game media to be granted is "1".

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is either the "replay 1" symbol, the "replay 2" symbol, or the "replay 3" symbol, and the right When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is a "bell" symbol, the first bell is won. When the first bell is won, the number of game media to be granted is "4".

When the first bell is won, as shown in FIG. 6A, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the lower subline SL4 are "bell" symbols. The player can easily recognize that the winning is established when the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed on a straight line. In this case, by stopping and displaying the combination of the same "bell" symbols at the time of winning the first bell, it is easy for the player to recognize the occurrence of the winning in the configuration aimed at diversifying the winning formation mode in the main line ML. It becomes possible.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "cherry" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol. If either is the case, the second bell will be won. If the second bell is won, the number of game media to be granted will be "9".

In the case of winning the second bell, as shown in FIG. 6B, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the upward-sloping subline SL5 are the "bell" symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second bell has been won. Further, the line in which the combination of the "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed when the second bell is won is the sub line SL5, which is different from the sub line SL4 in which the combination of the "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed when the first bell is won. Due to such a difference, it is possible for the player to distinguish between the first bell winning and the second bell winning.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the "Replay 1" symbol, the "Replay 2" symbol, or the "Replay 3" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "watermelon" symbol, and the right. When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is a "watermelon" symbol, the first watermelon wins. When the first watermelon is won, the number of game media to be granted is "4".

In the case of winning the first watermelon, as shown in FIG. 6C, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the downward-sloping subline SL1 can be "watermelon" symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the first watermelon has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L, the combination of "watermelon" symbols may not be stopped and displayed in a straight line. When the left reel 32L is stopped at the timing when the "cherry" symbol passes through the upper, middle or lower stage, the combination of the "watermelon" symbols is stopped and displayed on the sub line SL1 when the first watermelon is won.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is either the "BAR" symbol or the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "watermelon" symbol. If it is a "watermelon" pattern, it will be the second watermelon prize. If the second watermelon wins, the number of game media to be granted will be "4".

In the case of winning the second watermelon, as shown in FIG. 6D, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the lower sub-line SL4 are “watermelon” symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second watermelon has been won. Further, the line in which the combination of the "watermelon" symbols is stopped and displayed when the second watermelon is won is the sub line SL4, which is different from the sub line SL1 in which the combination of the "watermelon" symbols is stopped and displayed when the first watermelon is won. Due to such a difference, it is possible for the player to distinguish between the first watermelon winning and the second watermelon winning.

Normal replay prize, bell replay prize, 1st cherry replay prize, 2nd cherry replay are given as prizes that can be played in the next game without betting medals (or virtual medals). There are a prize, a 1st RT replay prize, a 2nd RT replay prize, a 1st fall replay prize, and a 2nd fall replay prize.

Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is one of the "white 7" symbol, the "BAR" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is. If it is one of the "Replay 1" symbol, "Replay 2" symbol, and "Replay 3" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is either the "White 7" symbol or the "Watermelon" symbol, the normal replay prize is won. It becomes.

In the case of a normal replay prize, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the middle subline SL3 are the "replay 1" symbol, the "replay 2" symbol, and the "replay 3". It becomes one of the symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the normal replay prize has been won.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is one of the "white 7" symbol, the "BAR" symbol, the "red 7" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol. If the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is either a "cherry" symbol or a "watermelon" symbol, a bell replay prize is awarded.

In the case of a bell replay prize, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the upper subline SL2 are "bell" symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the Bell Replay prize has been won. In addition, the line where the combination of the "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed when the bell replay prize is won is the sub line SL2, and the sub line SL4 where the combination of the "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed when the first bell is won and the "bell" when the second bell is won. It is different from the sub-line SL5 in which the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. Due to such a difference, it is possible for the player to distinguish the bell replay winning from the first bell winning and the second bell winning.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "white 7" symbol, the "cherry" symbol. And if it is one of the "watermelon" symbols, it will be the first cherry replay prize.

In the case of the first cherry replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the downward-sloping subline SL1 can be "cherry" symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the first cherry replay has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L or the right reel 32R, the combination of "cherry" symbols may not be stopped and displayed in a straight line. When the winning combination corresponding to the first cherry replay prize is won, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 attempts to stop and display the "cherry" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. A motivational production is performed. By confirming the effect and stopping and operating each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in an attempt to stop and display the "cherry" symbol, the two "cherry" symbols or the three "cherry" symbols are stopped in the subline SL1. Can be displayed.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is either the "replay 1" symbol, the "replay 2" symbol, or the "replay 3" symbol, and the right If the stop symbol of the reel 32R is any of the "white 7" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol, the second cherry replay prize is awarded.

In the case of the second cherry replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the upper subline SL2 can be "cherry" symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second cherry replay has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of "cherry" symbols may not be stopped and displayed in a straight line. When the winning combination corresponding to the second cherry replay prize is won, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 attempts to stop and display the "cherry" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. A motivational production is performed. By confirming the effect and stopping and operating each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in an attempt to stop and display the "cherry" symbol, the two "cherry" symbols or the three "cherry" symbols are stopped in the subline SL2. Can be displayed. Further, the line in which the combination of the "cherry" symbols is stopped and displayed when the second cherry replay is won is the sub line SL2, which is different from the sub line SL1 in which the combination of the "cherry" symbols is stopped and displayed when the first cherry replay is won. Due to such a difference, it is possible for the player to distinguish between the first cherry replay winning and the second cherry replay winning.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the "Replay 1" symbol, the "Replay 2" symbol, or the "Replay 3" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "Replay 1" symbol, "Replay 1" symbol. If it is either a "2" symbol or a "replay 3" symbol, it will be the 1st RT replay prize. Here, regarding whether or not the first RT replay wins, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is arbitrary, so that the first "replay 1" symbol is stopped and displayed on the main line ML, for example, on the left reel 32L. At the same time, when the first "Replay 3" symbol on the right reel 32R is stopped and displayed on the main line ML, and the fourth "White 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped and displayed on the upper row, "White 7" is displayed. The combination of symbols will be stopped and displayed on a straight line. Therefore, in the case of the first RT replay winning, the stop control of the middle reel 32M is performed so that the event that all three symbols stopped and displayed on a straight line do not become the same symbol occurs in the reel control process described later. ..

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the "white 7" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is "". If it is any of the "Replay 1" symbol, the "Replay 2" symbol, and the "Replay 3" symbol, the second RT replay prize is awarded. In the case of the second RT replay winning, the event that all three symbols stopped and displayed on a straight line are the same symbol does not occur.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the "Replay 1" symbol, the "Replay 2" symbol, or the "Replay 3" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the right. If the stop symbol of the reel 32R is either a "cherry" symbol or a "watermelon" symbol, the first fall replay prize is awarded. In the case of the first fall replay winning, the event that all three symbols stopped and displayed on a straight line are the same symbol does not occur.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay 1" symbol, "replay 2". If it is either a symbol or a "replay 3" symbol, it will be a second fall replay prize. In the case of the second fall replay winning, the event that all three symbols stopped and displayed on a straight line are the same symbol does not occur.

If any of the above replay prizes are won, it is possible to play the next game without betting on both medals and virtual medals. Specifically, if one of the replay prizes is won in a game in which three medals are bet, the game of the next game can be started in the state of three bets while eliminating the need for betting on both medals and virtual medals. It will be possible.

In addition, among the above-mentioned various replay prizes, the 1st RT replay prize, the 2nd RT replay prize, the 1st fall replay prize, and the 2nd fall replay prize not only serve as an opportunity to grant the benefits of the replay prize, but also as an opportunity to shift the game state. Become. In this slot machine 10, a plurality of types of gaming states are set so that the types of winning combinations to be drawn and the winning probabilities of each winning combination are different in the winning combination lottery process, and the transition between these gaming states is the transition of the gaming states. Occurs when the trigger replay prize is established. The contents of each gaming state and the conditions for transition to each gaming state will be described in detail later.

There is a BB (Big Bonus) prize as a state transition prize in which only the game state transition is performed. Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red 7" symbol. If, it will be a BB prize. When the BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

The BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media to be granted per unit number of games is higher than in the normal mode described later and in the non-AT state (this state is also referred to as a normal gaming state). Furthermore, the BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media to be granted per unit number of games is higher than any of the gaming states other than the BB state. Specifically, the winning combination that enables the establishment of the second bell winning is won with a higher probability (for example, about 1 / 1.1) than in other gaming states, and when the winning combination is won, each The second bell winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotation positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The BB state continues over a plurality of games, and ends when the end condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of an event according to the execution content of the game. The end condition is arbitrary, but in the slot machine 10, the end condition is set so that the total number of game media given after the BB state is started is equal to or more than the end reference number (for example, "350"). There is.

In the case of a BB prize, as shown in FIG. 6 (i), all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the downward-sloping subline SL1 can be "red 7" symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the BB prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of "Red 7" symbols may not be stopped and displayed in a straight line. When a winning combination corresponding to the BB winning is won, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 is used in the winning game or in a game in which the winning state of the BB winning role is carried over after the winning game. Then, as a chance notification, an effect motivating to stop and display the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is executed. By confirming the effect and stopping and operating each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in an attempt to stop and display the "Red 7" symbol, three "Red 7" symbols can be stopped and displayed on the subline SL1.

<Device for executing various notifications and various effects>
Next, a device for executing various notifications and various effects will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 61 and a speaker 62 are provided on the upper part of the front door 12, and an image display device 63 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light in a manner corresponding to the abnormality, and is also controlled to emit light in a manner corresponding to the winning result. Further, the upper lamp 61 is light-emitting controlled so as to perform a light-emitting effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63. The speakers 62 are provided as a pair on the left and right, and when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the sound output is controlled so that the sound or voice corresponding to the abnormality is output, and the sound or voice corresponding to the winning result is output. Sound output is controlled so that Further, the speaker 62 is controlled in sound output so that the sound output effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed.

The image display device 63 has a display surface and is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, but is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT. It may be another display device having a display surface, or it may be a dot matrix display. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the display is controlled so that the image corresponding to the abnormality is displayed on the display surface. Further, the image display device 63 is displayed and controlled so that an image corresponding to the winning result of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the winning result in each game is displayed on the display surface.

The game panel 20 of the front door 12 has a credit display unit 65 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored at positions below the display window units 21L, 21M, and 21R, and is a target of granting when a small winning combination is won. A granting number display unit 66 that displays the number of game media, and a special display unit 67 that displays a display corresponding to the notified contents when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63. Are provided respectively. These display units 65 to 67 are composed of a 7-segment display, and a monochromatic light emitting type LED such as green is used for each segment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a part or all of the display units 65 to 67 is composed of other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. May be good.

<Various control devices>
The slot machine 10 is provided with various control devices. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main control device 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 is configured such that the main control board 71 is housed in a board box. When opening the board box, it is necessary to release the fastened state, and a broken portion will occur when the fastened state is released. By confirming the presence or absence of the broken portion, it is possible to simply confirm whether or not the board box has been opened.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect control device 80 in addition to the main control device 70. The effect control device 80 is arranged so as to be overlapped behind the image display device 63 at the front door 12. The effect control device 80 controls the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main control device 70. In the effect control device 80, the control board is housed in the board box as in the main control device 70.

<Electrical configuration of slot machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 70 includes a main control board 71 that controls the main control of the game. The MPU 72 is mounted on the main control board 71. The MPU 72 is a ROM 73 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 72, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 73 is executed. A RAM 74, a clock circuit 75 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like are built-in. It is not essential that the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 72, and each may be individually chipped.

The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. On the input side of the MPU 72, there are a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and each. Stop detection sensors 42a, 43a, 44a that individually detect the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, insertion medal detection sensors 45a, 45b that detect the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and credit insertion buttons 47, 48. , 49 credit input detection sensors 47a, 48a, 49a that individually detect the operation of 49, the settlement detection sensor 51a that detects the operation of the settlement button 51, the payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53, and the reset detection that detects the operation of the reset button 56. Various sensors such as a sensor 56a and a setting key detection sensor 57a for detecting that a setting key has been inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 are connected, and signals from these sensors are input to the MPU 72.

Incidentally, two insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b are provided side by side in the passage direction of the guidance passage in the guidance passage through which the medals inserted from the medal insertion port 45 are guided to the hopper device 53. ing. That is, as the insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b, the first insertion medal detection sensor 45a provided on the upstream side of the guidance passage and the insertion medal detection sensor 45a provided on the downstream side of the guidance passage. It is equipped with a second inserted medal detection sensor 45b. After the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a is ON and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is OFF, both the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b are ON. When the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a is in the OFF state and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is in the ON state, it is specified by the MPU 72 that one medal has been inserted. To. A new medal is detected by the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a before both the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a and the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b are turned off after the above series of cycles are completed. The guide passage is formed so that the guide passage is not formed.

On the output side of the MPU 72, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a selector drive unit 52a provided in the selector 52, a payout motor of the hopper device 53, and a special display. The unit 67, the effect control device 80, and the like are connected. In each game, the rotation drive control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R of the reel unit 31 is performed by the MPU 72. As described above, the selector 52 detects the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b when acceptance is permitted, and then guides the medal to the hopper device 53, and when reception is prohibited. It has a function of ejecting to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. The selector drive unit 52a has a function for switching the state of the selector 52 between the reception permission state and the reception prohibition state. Specifically, the passage switching piece provided in the selector 52 is positioned for reception permission. And operate between the reception prohibition position. The MPU 72 switches the state of the selector 52 between the reception permitted state and the reception prohibited state by switching the output state and the stop state of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a.

Further, the MPU 72 executes the drive control of the hopper device 53 when the small winning combination is established and the medal is paid out. Further, the MPU 72 transmits a command to the effect control device 80 at each timing of each game, and also transmits a command to notify the effect control device 80 of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the image display device 63. In that case, the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed so that the display corresponding to the content to be notified is performed. In this case, the direct display control of the image display device 63 is performed by the effect control device 80, whereas the direct display control of the special display unit 67 is performed by the MPU 72. That is, for the image display device 63 which is the execution target of the relatively complicated display control, the direct display control is executed by the effect control device 80, and the special display unit 67 which is the execution target of the relatively simple display control is executed. Direct display control is executed in the MPU 72. As a result, it is possible to perform both a display that emphasizes the improvement of attention to the effect and a display that emphasizes reliability while reducing the processing load of the MPU 72.

A power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply device 54 is equipped with a power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit that supply drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 70, and the power failure monitoring circuit is applied from an external power source to the power supply unit. The voltage is monitored, and when the voltage becomes equal to or lower than the reference voltage, a power failure signal is output to the MPU 72. The MPU 72 executes the power failure processing by receiving the power failure signal, and makes it possible to return to the processing state before the power failure after the power is restored. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with a power supply unit during power failure to supply backup power to the RAM 74 as power during power failure in a situation where the supply of operating power from an external power source is cut off. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is cut off, the data is stored and retained in the RAM 74 in the situation where the backup power can be supplied by the power supply unit during the power failure (for example, 1 day or 2 days). Will be done. However, the data stored and held in the RAM 74 is initialized by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 while pressing the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54.

The effect control device 80 includes a sub control board 81 for executing various notifications and execution control of various effects. The MPU 82 is mounted on the sub control board 81. The MPU 82 is a ROM 83 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 82, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. A RAM 84 is built in, and a clock circuit, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like that output a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency are built in.

It is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, and each may be individually chipped. Further, the RAM 84 is configured such that the backup power is not supplied from the power supply unit during the power failure of the power supply device 54 when the supply of the operating power from the external power supply is cut off, but the backup power is supplied to the RAM 84. May be good.

The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. As described above, the MPU 72 of the main control device 70 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82, and various commands are received from the MPU 72. An upper lamp 61, a speaker 62, and an image display device 63 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. Based on the command received from the MPU 72 of the main control device 70, the MPU 82 executes various notifications and various effects by executing light emission control of the upper lamp 61, sound output control of the speaker 62, and display control of the image display device 63. To be done. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 72, ROM 73 and RAM 74 of the main control device 70 are referred to as the main MPU 72, the main ROM 73 and the main RAM 74, respectively, and the MPU 82, ROM 83 and RAM 84 of the effect control device 80 are referred to as the effect side, respectively. It is called MPU 82, directing side ROM 83, and directing side RAM 84.

<Main processing of main MPU 72>
Next, the process executed by the main MPU 72 will be described. First, the main process started in the main MPU 72 when the supply of the operating power to the main MPU 72 is started will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the main process, the initialization process is first executed (step S101). In the initialization process, interrupts by timer interrupt processing are permitted, and various initial settings are performed for the register group in the main MPU 72, the I / O device, and the like.

After the initialization process is completed, it is determined whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and the ON operation is performed (step S102). If the ON operation is performed (step S102: YES), and if the reset button 56 is not turned ON when the power switch 55 is turned ON (step S103: NO), a partial clearing process is executed. (Step S104) If the reset button 56 is turned on when the power switch 55 is turned on (step S103: YES), the all clearing process is executed (step S105). That is, if the set value of the slot machine 10 is changed without performing the operation for initializing the main RAM 74, a partial clearing process is executed and the operation for initializing the main RAM 74 is performed. If it is done, all clear processing is executed.

In the partial clearing process, a part of the area in the main RAM 74 is initialized, and in the all clearing process, the entire area in the main RAM 74 is initialized. In the partial clearing process, the main RAM 74 has an area in which data indicating whether or not it is in the BB state is stored, an area in which data indicating the total number of gaming media granted in the BB state is stored, and whether or not it is in the AT state. Each of the main RAM 74, excluding the area in which the data indicating the above is stored, the area in which the data for specifying the end condition of the AT state is stored, and the area in which the data indicating the type of the lottery mode described later is stored. Clear the area "0". In this case, the area where the winning combination is stored is cleared to "0". In the all clearing process, the entire area of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" including the area that is excluded from the execution target of "0" clearing in the partial clearing process. As a result, even if a part of the clearing process is executed, the BB state, the AT state and the lottery mode are maintained in the state before the power is cut off, and when the all clearing process is executed, the state before the power is cut off is irrelevant. It will be in a normal game state.

The configuration is not limited to the above, and may be a configuration in which the power supply is not in the BB state when a partial clearing process is executed when the power supply is cut off in the BB state, and the power supply is in the AT state. When the power is cut off, the state may not be in the AT state when the partial clearing process is executed. When the power is cut off in the first RT mode or the second RT mode, which will be described later, the partial clearing process is performed. When it is executed, it may be configured to be in a state other than those RT modes. Further, even if a part of the clearing process is executed, the area in which the data indicating that the BB combination has been won may not be cleared by "0".

After executing the process of step S104 or step S105, the winning probability setting process is executed (step S106). In the winning probability setting process, the current setting value is read on condition that the setting key is inserted and the ON operation is performed, and the current setting value is displayed on the special display unit 67 provided on the game panel 20. The special display unit 67 is a display unit for executing the corresponding notification when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63, and is also used for displaying the set value when changing the setting. Will be done. Since the area for storing the set value data in the main RAM 74 is surely initialized immediately before the winning probability setting process, the set value displayed on the special display unit 67 corresponds to "setting 1". It is "1" to do. In the winning probability setting process, the set value is updated by 1 each time the reset button 56 is operated, and the updated set value is displayed on the special display unit 67. If the reset button 56 is operated while the set value is "setting 6", the set value is updated to "setting 1". When the ON operation of the setting key is released after the start lever 41 is operated, the winning probability setting process is terminated. In this case, the display of the set value on the special display unit 67 ends. After executing the winning probability setting process, the process proceeds to the normal process (step S108). The normal processing will be described in detail later.

If the setting key is not turned on in the main process (step S102: NO), the power recovery process after step S108 is executed. The power recovery process is a process for returning the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before the power is cut off.

In the power recovery process, it is determined whether or not the set value of the slot machine 10 is normal by checking the main RAM 74 (step S108). Specifically, when the set value is any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and when it is "0" or "7" or more, it is determined to be abnormal. If the set value is normal, it is confirmed whether or not "1" is set in the power failure flag (step S109). The power failure flag is provided in the main RAM 74, and when the supply of operating power to the main MPU 72 is stopped and the predetermined power failure process is normally executed, the power failure flag is set to "1". Will be set. When the power failure flag is set to "1", it is confirmed whether or not the RAM determination value is normal (step S110). Specifically, the checksum value of the main RAM 74 is checked to confirm whether or not the value is normal.

When an affirmative determination is made in all of steps S108 to S110, it means that the power failure processing at the time of the previous power failure was normally executed. In this case, the value of the stack pointer stored in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is written to the stack pointer of the main MPU 72, and is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. By returning the collected data to the register of the main MPU 72, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the power supply is cut off (step S111). Further, the power failure flag of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S112). After that, after transmitting a power recovery command for recognizing the execution of the power recovery process to the effector MPU 82 (step S113), the process returns to the address before the power is cut off (step S114).

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in any of steps S108 to S110, the operation prohibition process is executed. In the operation prohibition process, the execution of the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S115), and all the actuators connected to the output port are cleared by clearing all the output ports of the main MPU 72 to "0". Is in the OFF state (step S116), and an error notification process for notifying the hall manager and the like of the occurrence of an error is executed (step S117). Then, it becomes an infinite loop. The operation prohibition process is released by executing the all clear process (step S105).

<Timer interrupt processing of main MPU72>
Next, the timer interrupt processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is started every 1.49 msec, for example.

In the register save process (step S201), the values of all the registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal process described later are saved in the stack area 74b for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not "1" is set in the power failure flag, and if "1" is set in the power failure flag, the process proceeds to step S203 to execute the power failure processing.

The power failure flag is set when a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply device 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, this processing is terminated to return to the timer interrupt processing, and the command transmission is terminated. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is saved in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. After that, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, a determination value for determining whether or not the data in the main RAM 74 is normal is calculated and stored in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74, and the subsequent RAM access is performed. Ban. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

If the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed. In step S204, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the main MPU 72 itself. In step S206, a stepping motor control process for driving each stepping motor is performed in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In step S207, the states of various sensors connected to the input port are read, and a sensor monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the read result is normal is performed. In step S208, it is monitored whether or not the release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed, and when it is specified that the release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed, the abnormality notification is released. An abnormality notification release command for this purpose is transmitted to the MPU 82 on the production side. As a result, the abnormality notification is canceled regardless of the situation in which any type of abnormality notification is being performed. By pressing the reset button 56 in a situation where a predetermined lock operation is being performed on the key cylinder 14, a release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed.

In step S209, a timer calculation process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S210, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of bets on medals and the number of payouts to the outside. In step S211 a command output process for transmitting various commands to the effect side MPU 82 is performed. In step S212, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port is performed. In step S213, the value of each register saved in the stack area 74b for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 in the previous step S201 is returned to the corresponding register in the main MPU 72. After that, in step S214, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

<Normal processing of main MPU 72>
Next, the normal processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (step S301), and then a display clear process is executed (step S302). In the display clearing process, when the special display unit 67 is display-controlled so that a predetermined display is performed in the previous game, the predetermined display is deleted. As a result, the special display unit 67 is turned off without displaying anything.

After that, the start waiting process is executed (step S303). FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start waiting process. In the start waiting process, if any of the replay prizes has occurred in the previous game (step S401: YES), the automatic insertion process for setting the same number of game media as the number of bets in the previous game has been bet. (Step S402). Specifically, the value of the bet counter provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is set to a value corresponding to the number of bets in the previous game. The bet counter is a counter for specifying the number of bets on the game medium in each game on the main MPU 72.

In the start waiting process, when the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b detect medals in the regular order as described above (step S403: YES), the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 If the value of the bet counter provided in is not equal to or greater than the maximum specified number of "3" (step S404: NO), the value of the bet counter is added by 1 (step S405), and the value of the bet counter is the maximum specified number. If it is "3" or more (step S404: YES), the value of the credit counter provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is added by 1 (step S406). The credit counter is a counter for specifying the number of virtual medals stored and stored by the main MPU 72. When the automatic insertion process (step S402) is executed, the value of the bet counter in this slot machine 10 is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number, so that when medals are detected in the regular order (step S402) Step S403: YES), the value of the credit counter is added by 1.

In the start waiting process, when any of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is operated (step S407: YES), the credit insertion correspondence process for setting the number of bets corresponding to the operation is executed. (Step S408). In the credit insertion handling process, when the first credit insertion button 47 is operated, the maximum amount of game media that can be bet at that time is bet, and the second credit insertion button 48 or the second credit insertion button 48 or the first 3 When the credit insertion button 49 is operated, the bet state corresponding to the operation is set. In this case, when a virtual medal is used for the bet, the value corresponding to the number of the bet virtual medal is subtracted from the credit counter. In addition, if the number of virtual medals required to set the number of bets corresponding to the operated credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is not stored and stored, betting is possible in relation to the stored and stored virtual medals. The maximum amount of game media is bet. When the automatic insertion process (step S402) is being executed, the operations of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 are invalidated.

In the start waiting process, when the value of the bet counter is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number and the value of the credit counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit storage number (specifically, “50”) (step S409: YES), the acceptance prohibition process is executed. (Step S410). In the reception prohibition process, the selector 52 is set to the reception prohibition state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. As a result, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. If the reception is already prohibited, that state will be maintained. On the other hand, when the value of the bet counter is less than the maximum specified number or the value of the credit counter is less than the upper limit storage number (step S409: NO), the acceptance permission process is executed (step S411). In the reception permission process, the selector 52 is set to the reception permission state by starting the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. As a result, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are detected by the insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b and then collected by the hopper device 53. If the reception is already permitted, that state will be maintained.

In the start waiting process, the first non-specific control process for monitoring fraud on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is executed (step S412). The processing content of the first non-specific control process will be described in detail later.

In the start waiting process, when the settlement button 51 is operated (step S413: YES) and the automatic input process (step S402) is not executed (step S414: NO), the bet counter and the credit counter The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that the medals corresponding to the total number are ejected to the medal tray 59 via the medal ejection port 58 (step S415). As a result, the internally stored game medium is paid out to the player as an actual medal.

In the start waiting process, the second non-specific control process for monitoring the illegality of the reset button 56 is executed (step S416). The processing content of the second non-specific control process will be described in detail later.

Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 10), after executing the start waiting process in step S303, it is determined whether or not the number of medals bets has reached the specified number (“3” in this embodiment) (step 304). If the number of bets has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process (step S303). When the number of bets has reached the specified number, it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated (step S305). If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process (step S303). On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, after activating the main line ML, the reception prohibition process already described is executed (step S306). As a result, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. After that, a lottery process for drawing a winning combination in the current game is executed (step S307), and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are driven and controlled in a manner corresponding to the result of the current lottery process (step S307). (Step S308).

After that, the medal payout process is executed (step S309). In the medal payout process, when a small winning combination is established in this game, a process for granting a player a number of medals or virtual medals corresponding to the small winning combination is executed. Specifically, when granting a virtual medal, the value corresponding to this small winning combination is added to the credit counter, and if the value of the credit counter reaches the maximum storage number, the maximum storage number is exceeded. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that only a few minutes of medals are paid out to the medal tray 59.

After that, a corresponding process at the end of the game is executed to enable the setting of the game state corresponding to the result of the current game (step S310). Then, the reception permission process already described is executed (step S311). As a result, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are detected by the insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b and then collected by the hopper device 53.

The lottery process executed in step S307 of the normal process (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, a random number used when determining whether or not a combination is correct is acquired (step S501). In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the main RAM 74 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire random numbers at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, the lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is read from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73 (step S502). Here, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. By performing the above, it is possible to set which winning probability the lottery process is to be executed based on. It should be noted that "setting n + 1" has a more advantageous winning probability for the player than "setting n". Further, there are three types of lottery modes in which the lottery tables are different in the main MPU 72 even if the set values are set at the same stage: a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode. Further, as a game state, a BB state exists in addition to the states of each of these lottery modes. In step S502, a lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current set value and the current gaming state is selected.

The lottery table corresponding to each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode will be described by taking the case of "setting 3" as an example. First, the lottery table for the normal mode selected in the normal mode will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table for a normal mode. In the following description, the explanatory diagram of FIG. 14 will be referred to as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 13, an index value IV is set in the lottery table for the normal mode, and each index value IV is associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set. The point value PV determines the winning probability of the corresponding lottery combination in relation to the maximum value (“65535”) of the free run counter.

Specifically, the index value IV = 1 is set with the second bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, and the ninth supplementary winning data. When winning with an index value IV = 1, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, any one of the first supplement prize, the fifth supplement prize and the ninth supplement prize can be generated. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, none of the first supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize may occur.

In the slot machine 10, reel control capable of sliding up to four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is performed for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In other words, reel control for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated until a predetermined time (190 msec) elapses. By performing such reel control, it becomes possible to easily establish a prize corresponding to the winning combination, and it is possible to prevent the winning corresponding to the unwinning combination from being established. It becomes possible. However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be slid is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for establishing a prize is formed in one reel 32L, 32M, 32R. If there are five or more symbols between the constituent symbols, the constituent symbols may not stop on the main line ML depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44 (the event is also called "missing"). Say). The 1st to 12th supplementary prizes, the 1st to 2nd watermelon prizes, and the BB prizes are prize modes in which the omission may occur.

As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 2 is set with the second bell winning data, the second supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, and the ninth supplementary winning data. When winning with an index value IV = 2, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, any of the second supplement prize, the fourth supplement prize and the ninth supplement prize can be generated. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, none of the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize may occur.

As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 3 is set with the second bell winning data, the second supplementary winning data, the sixth supplementary winning data, and the seventh supplementary winning data. When winning with an index value IV = 3, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, any of the second supplement prize, the sixth supplement prize and the seventh supplement prize can be generated. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, none of the second supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize may occur.

As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 4 is set with the second bell winning data, the third supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, and the seventh supplementary winning data. When winning with an index value IV = 4, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, any of the third supplement prize, the fifth supplement prize and the seventh supplement prize can be generated. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, none of the third supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize may occur.

As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 5 includes the first bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the third supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, and the fifth supplementary winning data. The 8th supplementary winning data and the 9th supplementary winning data are set. When winning with an index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the first bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. However, in other cases, any one of the 1st supplementary prize, the 3rd supplementary prize, the 4th supplementary prize, the 5th supplementary prize, the 8th supplementary prize and the 9th supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, none of the first supplementary prize, the third supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize will occur. there is a possibility. The probability that this omission will occur is lower than when the index value IV = 1 to 4.

As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 6 includes the first bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the second supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, the sixth supplementary winning data, and the sixth supplementary winning data. The 8th supplementary winning data and the 9th supplementary winning data are set. When winning with an index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the first bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. However, in other cases, any one of the 1st supplementary prize, the 2nd supplementary prize, the 4th supplementary prize, the 6th supplementary prize, the 8th supplementary prize and the 9th supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, none of the first supplementary prize, the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize will occur. there is a possibility. The probability that this omission will occur is lower than when the index value IV = 1 to 4.

As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 7 includes the first watermelon winning data, the second watermelon winning data, the tenth supplementary winning data, the eleventh supplementary winning data, and the twelfth supplementary winning data. It is set. When winning with an index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 14, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the first watermelon winning or the second watermelon winning can be established. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, neither the first watermelon winning nor the second watermelon winning may occur. Further, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, any one of the 10th supplementary prize, the 11th supplementary prize, and the 12th supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, none of the 10th supplementary prize, the 11th supplementary prize, and the 12th supplementary prize may occur.

As shown in FIG. 13, bell replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 8. When winning with an index value IV = 8, as shown in FIG. 14, a bell replay prize is surely generated regardless of the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. ..

As shown in FIG. 13, the index value IV = 9 is set with the first cherry replay winning data. When winning with an index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 14, the first cherry replay winning is surely won regardless of the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. appear.

As shown in FIG. 13, the second cherry replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 10. When winning with an index value IV = 10, as shown in FIG. 14, the second cherry replay prize is surely won regardless of the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. appear.

As shown in FIG. 13, BB winning data is set at the index value IV = 11. When winning with an index value IV = 11, as shown in FIG. 14, BB winning may occur regardless of the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the BB prize will not occur. Here, the winning data other than the BB winning data is deleted in the winning game regardless of whether or not the winning is established, and is not carried over to the subsequent games after the winning game. On the other hand, the BB winning data is stored in memory until the BB winning is established even in the subsequent games after the winning game, except when the main RAM 74 is cleared. In this case, in the game in which the BB winning data is carried over, the index value IV value corresponding to the BB winning data is excluded from the lottery target. As a result, it is possible to prevent the BB winning data from being newly stored even though the BB winning data is already stored in the memory, and a plurality of BB winning data are not accumulated and stored. It becomes possible to do so.

As shown in FIG. 13, the index values IV = 12 to 15 are set to the normal replay winning data and the first RT replay winning data. In this case, when winning with an index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 14, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. In some cases, the 1st RT replay prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. To do. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 13, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the first RT replay prize is won. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 14, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the first RT replay prize is won. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 15, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the first RT replay prize is won. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

When the lottery table for the normal mode shown in FIG. 13 is selected, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 1, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 2, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 3 are selected. The probability of winning and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 4 are about 1 / 9.3, respectively, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 5 and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 6 The probability of winning is about 1 / 12.9, respectively, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 7 is about 1 / 66.8, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 8 Is about 1/122, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 9 is about 1/212, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 10 is about 1/423, which is the index value. The probability of winning when IV = 11 is about 1/218, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 12, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 13, and the index value IV = 14. The probability of winning and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 15 are about 1/28.0, respectively.

Here, in the normal mode lottery table, as described above, the first RT replay winning data is set as the winning data having the index value IV = 12 to 15 in addition to the normal replay winning data (see FIG. 13). The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 12 to 15 is about 1 / 7.0. When the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are won with any of the index values IV = 12 to 15, the stop order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponds to the winning combination. When the order is reached, the first RT replay prize is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the normal mode to the first RT mode. When the mode shifts to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) becomes the lottery table for the first RT mode.

Next, the lottery table for the first RT mode selected in the case of "setting 3" and the first RT mode will be described. 15 and 16 are explanatory views for explaining the lottery table for the first RT mode.

In the 1st RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning combination data set in each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probability of each index value IV are set in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. It is the same as 13). In this case, the index value IV = 1 to 7 is set to a combination that enables the addition of the game medium, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 7 are set. Since they are the same, the types of combinations that enable the addition of the game medium and the winning probabilities of those combinations are the same in each of the normal mode and the first RT mode. Further, the index value IV = 11 is set with BB winning data as in the normal mode lottery table, and the winning probability is the same as that of the normal mode lottery table. That is, the probability of winning the BB combination is the same in the normal mode and the first RT mode.

The winning combination data set after the index value IV = 12 is different from the normal mode. Specifically, in the lottery table for the first RT mode, as shown in FIG. 15, as the winning data of the index value IV = 12 to 15, the second RT replay winning data is set in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 12 to 15 is about 1 / 10.1. When winning with an index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 16, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second RT replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 13, the second RT replay prize is won when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Further, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 14, the second RT replay winning is won when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 15, the second RT replay prize is won when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In the 1st RT mode, any of the index values IV = 12 to 15 is won, and the stop order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponds to the winning combination. When becomes, the second RT replay winning is established and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the second RT mode. When the mode shifts to the second RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) becomes the lottery table for the second RT mode.

In the lottery table for the first RT mode, as shown in FIG. 15, as the winning data of the index value IV = 16 to 21, the first falling replay winning data is set in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 16 to 21 is about 1 / 10.9.

When the lottery table for the first RT mode is won with an index value IV = 16, as shown in FIG. 16, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is. When the right reel is 32R, the normal replay prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay prize is at the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. It definitely occurs regardless. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 17, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 18, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 19, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 20, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 21, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the first fall replay prize is established, the lottery mode shifts to the normal mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) becomes the lottery table for the normal mode.

In the lottery table for the first RT mode, only the normal replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 22. The probability of winning at the index value IV = 22 is set higher than the probability of winning another combination, and specifically, the probability of winning is about 1 / 6.7. Then, when the index value IV = 22 is won, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. ..

The lottery table for the first RT mode is set with index values IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 22 to enable the establishment of a replay prize. Then, since the winning probabilities of these winning combinations are set to the probabilities already explained, the winning probabilities of the winning combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as replay probabilities) that enable the establishment of the replay winning in the first RT mode are about 1. It is /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the first RT mode is in a gaming state in which the replay probability is higher than that in the normal mode.

Next, the lottery table for the second RT mode selected in the case of "setting 3" and the second RT mode will be described. 17 and 18 are explanatory views for explaining the lottery table for the second RT mode.

In the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 17, the winning combination data set in each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probability of each index value IV are set in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 13) and the lottery table for the first RT mode (FIG. 15) are the same. In this case, the index value IV = 1 to 7 is set to a combination that enables the addition of the game medium, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 7 are set. By being the same, the types of combinations that enable the addition of the game medium and the winning probabilities of those combinations are the same in each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode. Further, the index value IV = 11 is set with BB winning data as in the normal mode lottery table and the first RT mode lottery table, and the winning probabilities are the normal mode lottery table and the first RT mode lottery table. It is the same. That is, the probability of winning the BB combination is the same in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode.

The winning combination data set after the index value IV = 12 is different from the normal mode and the first RT mode. Specifically, in the lottery table for the second RT mode, as shown in FIG. 17, as the winning data of the index value IV = 12 to 17, the second falling replay winning data is set in addition to the normal replay winning data. .. The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 12 to 17 is about 1 / 5.5.

When winning with an index value IV = 12 in the lottery table for the second RT mode, as shown in FIG. 18, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is. When the right reel is 32R, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is at the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. It definitely occurs regardless. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 13, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 14, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 15, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 16, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the player wins with an index value of IV = 17, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the second fall replay prize is established, the lottery mode shifts to the first RT mode. When the mode shifts to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) becomes the lottery table for the first RT mode.

In the lottery table for the second RT mode, only the normal replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 18. The probability of winning at an index value IV = 18 is set higher than the probability of winning another combination, and specifically, the probability of winning is about 1 / 6.3. Then, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 18, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. ..

The lottery table for the second RT mode is set with index values IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 18 to enable the establishment of a replay prize. Then, since the winning probabilities of these winning combinations are set to the probabilities already explained, the winning probabilities of the winning combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as replay probabilities) that enable the establishment of the replay winning in the second RT mode are about 1. It is /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the second RT mode is in a gaming state in which the replay probability is higher than that in the normal mode. On the other hand, the replay probability in the first RT mode is about 1 / 2.8. That is, the replay probability of the second RT mode is the same as that of the first RT mode. However, the replay probability in the first RT mode is not limited to the same configuration as the replay probability in the second RT mode. For example, although the replay probabilities are slightly different between the first RT mode and the second RT mode, they are substantially the same. A certain configuration may be used, the second RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the first RT mode, and the first RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the second RT mode.

The lottery table for the normal mode, the lottery table for the first RT mode, and the lottery table for the second RT mode are set in a one-to-one correspondence with each of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the set value is high. The winning probability of the BB combination becomes higher as the winning probability increases, but the replay probability set in each lottery mode is the same or substantially the same regardless of the set value. In addition, if the BB combination is won, the BB combination is excluded from the lottery regardless of the normal mode, the first RT mode, or the second RT mode so that the BB combination will not be won more than once. .. In addition to the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table, the main ROM 73 has a BB lottery referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) when it is in the BB state. The table is remembered. In the lottery table for BB, only two types of roles, the second bell role and the first watermelon role, are set as the roles to be drawn, and the winning probability of the second bell role is set to about 1 / 1.1. The winning probability of the first watermelon role is set to about 1/50. As a result, in the BB state, the expected number of game media granted per unit game number is higher than in other game states.

Returning to the explanation of the lottery process (FIG. 12), after selecting the lottery table (step S502), the index value IV is set to "1" (step S503), and the determination value DV used when determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is set. (Step S504). In such a determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random number value acquired in step S501 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV “1” is added to this random number value. Let it be a new judgment value DV.

After that, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the index value IV (step S505). In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds "65535". If it exceeds "65535", the winning data acquisition process for setting the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S506). In the winning data acquisition process, all the winning data set for the index value IV this time in the lottery table to be referred to is set in the main RAM 74. In the state where the winning data is set, if the winning data is winning data other than the BB winning data, "0" is cleared after the end of this game regardless of whether or not the winning data corresponding to the winning data is established, and the BB is set. If it is winning data, "0" is cleared when a prize is established.

When the determination value DV does not exceed "65535" (step S505: NO), it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is added by 1 (step S507), and it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined as to whether or not it is correct (step S508). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined as to whether or not it is correct, the process returns to step S504 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is successful is continued. At this time, in step S504, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV. In step S505, the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed based on the determination value DV.

When the process of step S506 is executed, or when a negative determination is made in step S508, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In this case, after executing the first stop information setting process for setting the stop information for reel stop control (step S509), the effect content determination process is executed (step S510). In the effect content determination process, a process for determining the outline content of the effect to be executed by the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 in this game is executed. As the contents of the outline, high expectation content, medium expectation content, and low expectation content are set so that the expectation that the BB state or the AT state described later will occur gradually decreases. In the process of determining the content of the production, the lottery table corresponding to the combination of the condition of whether or not to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games and the condition of the winning combination in this game is used to produce the production. The contents of the outline will be decided by lottery.

Regarding situations that are not in the BB state or AT state, specifically, if the BB role is won in a situation where it is decided to shift to the AT state within a predetermined number of games, there is a 98% probability that the content of high expectation will be high. If you do not win the BB role in the situation where it is selected and the medium expectation content is selected with a probability of 2% and it is decided to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games, there is a probability of 80%. If the high expectation content is selected and the medium expectation content is selected with a probability of 20%, and it is not decided to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games, 70% if the BB role is won. High expectation content is selected with a probability of, and medium expectation content and low expectation content are selected with a probability of 15% each, and it is not decided to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games. If you win any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 in the situation where you have not won the BB role, the high expectation content is selected with a probability of 30% and the medium expectation with a probability of 35% each. In the situation where the degree content and the low expectation content are selected and it is not decided to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games and the BB role is not won, the index value IV = 7 to 10 is set. If the game is not won, the low expectation content is selected with an 80% probability and the medium expectation content is selected with a 20% probability.

Information corresponding to the outline of the contents determined in the effect content determination process is set in the game start command, and the game start command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S511). The game start command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that a new game has started, and for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize the outline contents of the production determined by the main side MPU 72. It is a command and is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

When the production side MPU 82 receives the game start command, the production side MPU 82 grasps the outline contents of the production in the current game from the game start command in another process (step S1409) in the notification process (FIG. 29) described later. , The details of the production will be determined by lottery in a manner that corresponds to the general content of the production that has been grasped. Then, the data table corresponding to the determined content of the effect is read from the effect side ROM 83 to the effect side RAM 84, and the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display of the image display device 63 are performed according to the read data table. Take control.

Here, in the effect content determination process on the main MPU 72, the effect content lottery process is executed in the same manner regardless of whether the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won in all the gaming states. Regardless of whether the index value IV = 12 or later is won, the lottery process of the effect content is executed in the same manner. Then, except when the notification of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed on the special display unit 67, when any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 and the index values IV = 12 or later is won. Information that enables the individual index value IV to be specified is not transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the directing MPU 82. As a result, even though the special display unit 67 does not notify the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the reel is used in the effect execution means such as the image display device 63 which is directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82. It is possible to prevent the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R from being notified.

After that, the notification control process is executed (step S512). Although the details of the notification control process will be described later, the image display device 63 executes the processing for controlling the display of the special display unit 67 and the notification corresponding to the display content of the special display unit 67. Execute the process to make it.

Next, the reel control process executed in step S308 of the normal process (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed (step S601). In the rotation start process, a predetermined weight time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the time when the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the result of the winning combination lottery process (FIG. 12) in the previous game is started. Check if it has been done, and if not, wait until the weight time elapses. When the weight time has elapsed, the weight time for the next game is reset, and the rotation start information is set in the motor control storage area provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. To do. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process in step S206 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) starts the stepping motor acceleration process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and ends the rotation start process. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the main MPU 72 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each stop button 42 to 44. Notify the player etc. of that.

Following the rotation start process, a third non-specific control process for monitoring fraud on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is executed (step S602). The processing content of the third non-specific control process will be described in detail later. After that, it is determined whether or not any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated (step S603). If none of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated, the third non-specific control process of step S602 is executed until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. When it is determined that any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, it is determined whether or not the rotating reel and the corresponding stop button have been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been generated (step S604). .. If the stop command has not been generated, the process returns to step S602, and the third non-specific control process of step S602 is executed until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, the stop command command is set (step S605).

The stop command command is a command transmitted to the production side MPU 82 so that any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated to grasp whether the stop command has been generated. When the stop command command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S606 to S612 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

In the stop control process, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is confirmed (step S606). Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. After that, the number of reel slips to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S607).

In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base point position as it is when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Therefore, in step S607, any value of "0" to "4" is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74.

After that, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined (step S608). Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the arrival symbol of the reel to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal (step S609), and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed. (Step S610). After that, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped (step S611). If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed (step S612), and the process returns to step S602.

Here, the stop information is information for making the stop mode of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the result of the lottery process (FIG. 12), and by using the stop information, each of them When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are stopped, it is possible to calculate the number of slips (specifically, "0" to "4") for the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position. As the stop information, the slide number data indicating the correspondence relationship between each symbol and the slide number is stored in advance in the main ROM 73 in correspondence with each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slide number data corresponding to each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R may be derived while the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating. ..

As the process for setting the stop information, the stop information first setting process executed in step S509 of the lottery process (FIG. 12) and the stop information executed in step S612 of the reel control process (FIG. 19) There is a second setting process. In the stop information first setting process, stop information is set according to the result of the lottery process. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information stored in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 in the stop information first setting process or the previous stop information second setting process is stored after the reel is stopped. This is the process to change. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning data, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop result of the stopped reels 32L, 32M, 32R. To do.

If it is determined in step S611 that all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the winning result command is set as an output target to the production side MPU 82 after executing the winning determination process in step S613 (. Step S614). The winning result command includes data indicating whether or not the winning is successful this time, and if the winning is successful, data indicating the type of the winning is included.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process. In the winning determination process, first, the type of the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the left reel 32L, the type of the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the middle reel 32M, and the type of the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the right reel 32R. The type of the symbol stopped at is grasped (steps S701 to S703). Here, for each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, an index sensor for detecting that the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R have made one revolution is provided. When the main MPU 72 is changed from the state of receiving the non-detection signal from the index sensor to the state of receiving the detection signal, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the index sensor have returned to the reference position. To identify. Further, as described above, a stepping motor is used as a driving means for rotationally driving each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, but the main MPU 72 is moved to the stepping motor after it is specified that it has returned to the reference position. The rotation position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is specified by using the number of output of the drive signal (that is, the number of steps of the stepping motor). The number of outputs is stored in the register of the main MPU 72 or the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74.

In steps S701 to S703, the rotation position is specified by using the number of output of the drive signal to the stepping motor after it is specified that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have returned to the reference position, and the specified position is specified. From the rotation position, specify the type of the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the main line ML. Then, for each symbol stopped and displayed on the main line ML on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, 2-byte data set for each symbol type is read from the main ROM 73. After that, as a logical operation process of the symbol combination, the 2-byte data corresponding to the symbol combination is derived by AND processing each 2-byte data grasped in steps S701 to S703 with bits of the same order (bits in the same order). Step S704).

After that, it is determined whether or not the 2-byte data derived in step S704 corresponds to any of the winning data (step S705). If an affirmative determination is made in step S705, it is determined whether or not the winning data corresponds to the winning combination selected in the lottery process (FIG. 12) at the start of the current game (step S706). If it corresponds to the winning combination (step S706: YES), the winning correspondence process is executed (step S707). In the winning process, if the winning is a small winning combination, the number of medals to be paid out is determined in the main RAM 74 in the work area for specific control, which will be described later, so that medals or virtual medals can be given in the medal payout process. It is set in the payout target counter provided in 74a. On the other hand, if the winning is a replay winning, a flag setting process is executed so that the automatic input process (step S402) is executed in the next start waiting process (FIG. 11).

On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the winning combination (step S706: NO), the abnormality notification command is set as an output target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S708). By receiving the abnormality notification command, the production side MPU 82 executes the abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal winning by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63. After that, after executing the operation prohibition process in step S709, the progress of the game is stopped by forming an infinite loop. In the operation prohibition process, the next timer interrupt process is prohibited, and all the output ports of the main MPU 72 are cleared to "0" to turn off all the actuators connected to the output ports. This operation prohibited state is released by executing the all clearing process (step S105).

Next, the corresponding processing at the end of the game executed in step S310 of the normal processing (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the corresponding process at the end of the game, when the BB combination is in the winning state or the BB state (step S801: YES), the BB process is executed (step S802). In the BB process, if the BB combination is won, it is determined whether or not the BB prize has occurred in this game, and if the BB prize has occurred, the specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is performed. By setting "1" to the BB state flag provided in the work area 74a for the game, the game state is shifted to the BB state. As a result, the BB lottery table will be referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 12) in the next and subsequent games. Further, by transmitting a command indicating the transition to the BB state to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state is started in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63. By deleting the BB winning data from the main RAM 74 when the state is shifted to the BB state, the state of winning the BB combination is released.

In the BB process in the BB state, it is determined whether or not the game medium has been added in this game, and if the game medium has been added, the work area for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 has been added. The number of game media given in this game is added to the total number given counter provided in 74a. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the total number of grant counters after the addition is equal to or greater than the value corresponding to the end reference number. If it is less than the value corresponding to the end reference number, the BB process is terminated as it is. If it is equal to or greater than the value corresponding to the end reference number, the BB state is terminated by clearing the BB state flag of the main RAM 74 to "0". Further, by transmitting a command indicating that the BB state has ended to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 is terminated.

When the BB state ends, the lottery mode becomes the normal mode regardless of which mode the lottery mode is before the start of the BB state. Further, when the BB state is started in the AT state, the ART preparation state processing described later is executed after the end of the BB state regardless of the state before the start of the BB state. Incidentally, when the AT state shifts to the BB state, the value of the remaining ART execution counter, which will be described later, is added by 1 in order to increase the execution times of the ART state by one.

When neither the winning state of the BB combination nor the BB state (step S801: NO) and the AT state (step S803: NO), the RT mode transition process (step S804) and the transition chance management process (step S805) And the game number release management process (step S806) is executed. When the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is stopped first in the game in neither the BB state nor the AT state, the notification indicating that the left reel 32L should be stopped is executed, but the subsequent game. No penalty is given to limit the granting of profits.

In the RT mode transition process, if it is specified that the 1st RT replay prize has occurred in this game, it is shifted to the 1st RT mode, and it is specified that the 2nd RT replay prize has occurred in this game. If so, the mode shifts to the second RT mode. In addition, in the RT mode transition process, if it is specified that the second fall replay prize has occurred in this game, the game is shifted to the first RT mode, and the first fall replay prize is generated in this game. If it is specified that it is, the mode is changed to the normal mode.

In the transition chance management process (step S805), it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal mode and the winning combination is won by any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 in the combination lottery process (FIG. 12). .. If any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is won in the normal mode, the lottery process for shifting to the AT state is executed. The lottery process for shifting to the AT state is executed when the lottery mode of the main MPU 72 is the normal mode in a situation where neither the winning state of the BB combination, the BB state nor the AT state is present. In the shift lottery process to the AT state, the AT shift lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and for the specific control described later in the main RAM 74. In the work area 74a of the above, the value of the lottery counter updated periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the AT transition lottery table. In the AT transition lottery table, if the index value IV = 7 is won, there is a 5% probability that the AT transition will be won, and if the index value IV = 8 is won, there is a 10% probability that the AT transition will be won. If the index value IV = 9 wins, there is a 15% chance of winning the AT transition, and if the index value IV = 10 wins, there is a 20% chance of winning the AT transition. It is set.

When the AT transition is won in the shift lottery process to the AT state, "1" is set in the AT status counter provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. The AT state counter is a counter for specifying whether or not the main MPU 72 is in the AT state, and if it is in the AT state, specifying the stay mode in the AT state. In the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is "0", and in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more. By setting "1" in the AT status counter, the ART preparation status process (step S808), which will be described later, will be executed in the next processing round in the corresponding processing at the end of the game.

Further, when the AT transition is won in the shift lottery process to the AT state, the lottery process of the execution times of the AT state is executed. When the AT state is started, the number of continuous games for one execution is set in the ART game number counter provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74, and the value of the ART game number counter is "0". When "" is displayed, the one execution time is completed. In the lottery process of the execution times in the AT state, the number of execution times is determined by lottery. In the lottery process of the execution times in the AT state, the execution times lottery table is read from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and is periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. ) Is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the execution times lottery table. In the execution times lottery table, one execution time is selected with a 50% probability, two execution times are selected with a 30% probability, three execution times are selected with a 15% probability, and five times. The execution times of are set to be selected with a probability of 5%. The value of the execution times selected in the lottery process of the execution times in the AT state is set in the remaining ART execution counter provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. The ART game number counter is a counter for specifying the number of continuous games remaining in one execution time in the ART state by the main MPU 72, and the remaining ART execution counter specifies the remaining execution times in the ART state by the main MPU 72. It is a counter to do.

In addition, when the AT transition is won in the transition lottery process to the AT state, the game is not limited to the configuration in which the transition to the AT state is performed, and the AT transition to the AT state is AT in the lottery process. If the transition is won, the transition to the AT state may be performed after the predetermined number of precursor games (for example, 32 games) has been exhausted. In this case, the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 perform an effect that allows the player to expect a transition to the AT state in each game in a situation where the number of precursor games is being measured. This makes it possible to preferably raise the expectations of the player.

In the game number release management process (step S806), the game shifts to the AT state when the number of games set when the AT state ends last time is digested without a new shift to the AT state. Execute the process to make it. That is, each time one game ends, the value of the number of released games is subtracted by 1, and when the value of the remaining number of released games becomes "0", "1" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74. .. As a result, in the next processing round in the corresponding processing at the end of the game, the ART preparation state processing (step S808) described later will be executed. When setting the AT status counter to "1", the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is set to "1".

When the value of the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it means that it is in the AT state, so an affirmative determination is made in step S803 and the process proceeds to step S807. In step S807, the value of the AT status counter is grasped, and the process corresponding to the grasped value is executed. Specifically, if the value of the AT status counter is "1", the ART preparation status processing is executed (step S808), and if the value of the AT status counter is "2", the ART status processing is executed (step S809). ), If the value of the AT status counter is "3", the ART end branch processing is executed (step S810). When the process of step S802 is executed, the process of step S806 is executed, or any of the processes of steps S808 to S810 is executed, the game end command is set as the transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step). S811). The game end command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that one game has ended, and the command is transmitted to the production side MPU 82 in the command output processing (step S211) in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9). To. Hereinafter, each process of steps S808 to S810 will be described.

First, the ART preparation state process (step S808) will be described.

The ART preparation state is a state in which, when the condition for transition to the ART state is satisfied, the user stays before the transition to the ART state. In the ART preparation state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won on condition that the state is not a penalty state. Is notified. Further, in the ART preparation state, the winning is achieved by either the index value IV = 12 to 15 (hereinafter, also referred to as the promotion target combination) in the lottery table for the normal mode (FIG. 13) or the lottery table for the first RT mode (FIG. 15). In that case, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay winning or the second RT replay winning (hereinafter, also referred to as the stop order for promotion occurrence) is notified. In the transition to the ART state, in the situation where the ART preparation state processing or the ART end branch processing is being executed, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the stop order for promotion generation after winning the promotion target combination in the 1st RT mode. It occurs when the lottery mode shifts to the second RT mode.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing ART preparation state processing. In the ART preparation state processing, it is determined whether or not a penalty event has occurred (step S901). The penalty event includes that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R were not stopped in the stop order for promotion occurrence when the winning combination was elected. In the ART preparation state, when the promotion target combination is won, the stop order for promotion generation is notified by the image display device 63, but the promotion generation generation is performed even though the notification is executed. An event in which the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped in the stop order is a penalty event.

When a penalty event has occurred (step S901: YES), "1" is set in the penalty flag provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S902). The penalty flag is a flag for the main MPU 72 to specify that a penalty event has occurred in the ART preparation state. When "1" is set in the penalty flag, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning even if the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won is Not notified. The penalty flag is cleared to "0" when shifting from the ART preparation state to the ART state.

In the ART preparation state processing, when any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is won in this game (step S903: YES), and "1" is not set in the penalty flag of the main RAM 74 (step S903: YES). Step S904: NO), the lottery process for adding the number of initial continuous games is executed (step S905). In the initial continuous game number addition lottery process, it is determined whether or not to add the number of continuous games in the ART state when the ART preparation state is changed to the ART state, and if it is added, the number of additional games is determined. To do. In the additional lottery process for the number of initial continuous games, the additional lottery table for the number of initial continuous games corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and the main RAM 74. In the work area 74a for specific control described later, the value of the lottery counter updated periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the additional lottery table for the number of initial continuous games. .. In the additional lottery table for the number of initial continuous games, there is a high probability that additional games will occur in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10, and the number of games expected to be acquired for additional games is large in that order. It is set to be. When the number of additional games selected in the initial continuous game number is added in the additional lottery process (step S906: YES), the number of additional games selected in the additional lottery process is transferred to the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74. It is added to the provided initial addition counter (step S907). The initial addition counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify the addition amount of the number of continuous games in the ART state when the state shifts to the ART state.

In the ART preparation state processing, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in this game (step S908: YES), "2" is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S909). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART state process (step S809) at the next processing time in the corresponding process (FIG. 21) at the end of the game, and the game state shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, the data of the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is set (step S910). Then, on condition that the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is "0" (step S911: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is subtracted by 1 (step S912).

In the ART preparation state process, other RT mode transition processes are executed (step S913). In other RT mode transition processes, if it is specified that the 1st RT replay winning has occurred, it is shifted to the 1st RT mode, and if it is specified that the 1st fall replay winning has occurred, it is shifted to the normal mode. , When it is specified that the second fall replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

Next, the ART state process (step S809) in the corresponding process (FIG. 21) at the end of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23.

In the ART state processing, it is determined whether or not the current processing time is the processing time immediately after the transition from the ART preparation state or the ART end branch state to the ART state, so that the current processing time is the start timing of the ART state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1001). When it is the start timing of the ART state (step S1001: YES), the set process to the ART game number counter is executed (step S1002).

In the setting process to the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, the value of the initial addition counter of the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. As a result, when the game shifts to the BB state in the middle of the ART state and then shifts to the ART state again after the end of the BB state, the number of continuous games remaining in the execution times of the ART state that was in the middle of execution is The additional amount of the number of continuous games generated in the ART preparation state is added. On the other hand, in the setting process to the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is "0", after setting the initial continuous game number "50" to the ART game number counter, The value of the initial addition counter of the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. As a result, when one execution time in the ART state is newly started, an additional amount of the number of continuous games generated in the ART preparation state is added to the initial number of continuous games in one execution time in the ART state.

In the ART state processing, if any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is won in this game (step S1003: YES), the lottery process for adding the number of continuous games is executed (step S1004). In the lottery process for adding the number of continuous games, it is determined whether or not to add the number of continuous games in the ART state, and if it is added, the number of additional games is determined. In the additional lottery process for the number of continuous games, the additional lottery table for the number of continuous games corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and will be described later in the main RAM 74. In the work area 74a for specific control, the value of the lottery counter that is updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec) is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the additional lottery table for the number of continuous games. In the additional lottery table for the number of continuous games, there is a high probability that additional games will occur in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10, and the expected number of additional games will increase in that order. Is set to. If the number of continuous games is added in the additional lottery process (step S1005: YES), the number of additional games selected in the additional lottery process is added to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1006). ..

In the ART state processing, the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is subtracted by 1 (step S1007). Then, when the value of the ART game number counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S1008: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is "0", which is the normal mode. Whether or not it is determined (step S1009). When the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more or not in the normal mode (step S1009: NO), "3" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1010). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART end branch process (step S810) at the next processing time in the corresponding process (FIG. 21) at the end of the game, and the game state shifts from the ART state to the ART end branch state. .. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" and the mode is normal (step S1009: YES), the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S1011). As a result, the AT state ends.

In the ART state processing, the transition processing of the RT mode is executed (step S1012). In the RT mode transition process, when it is specified that the 1st RT replay winning has occurred, it is shifted to the 1st RT mode, and when it is specified that the 2nd RT replay winning has occurred, it is shifted to the 2nd RT mode, and the second When it is specified that the 1st fall replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and when it is specified that the 2nd falling replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the 1st RT mode.

Next, the ART end branch process (step S810) in the corresponding process at the end of the game (FIG. 21) will be described.

The ART end branch state is a game state in which one stays when one execution of the ART state is completed. In the ART end branch state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped to enable the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won, provided that the state is not a penalty state. The order is notified. Further, in the ART end branch state, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, the ART state is finally restored, and even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", the ART state is reached. Can return to. Here, since the ART end branch state is entered when one execution of the ART state is completed, there is a high possibility that the lottery mode is the second RT mode at the timing of the transition to the ART end branch state. In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the transition from the 2nd RT mode to the 1st RT mode is once generated, and then the transition to the 2nd RT mode is performed again in the ART state. A new execution round is started.

Even in the ART end branch state, if the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won as described above, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell prize is notified. Therefore, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the ART end branch state is maintained at least until the lottery mode shifts from the second RT mode to the first RT mode. On the other hand, in the case of the second RT mode in the ART end branch state, the reels 32L, 32M, for avoiding the occurrence of the second fall replay prize even if the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is won. The stop order of 32R is not notified. As a result, in the ART end branch state, if the player's prediction hits and the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART end branch state that is advantageous to the player according to the player's own prediction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the ART end branch processing. In the ART end branch processing, it is determined whether or not a penalty event has occurred (step S1101). Penalty event will be promoted when the winning combination (IV = 12 to 15 in the lottery table for normal mode (Fig. 13) and IV = 12 to 15 in the lottery table for 1st RT mode (Fig. 15)) is won. This includes the fact that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R were not stopped in the stop order for promotion generation even though the stop order for generation was notified. Further, in the penalty event, when the player wins at any of IV = 16 to 21 in the lottery table for the first RT mode (FIG. 15), the player is notified of the stop order for avoiding the fall, but the player falls. It includes that the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the stop order for generation.

When a penalty event has occurred (step S1101: YES), "1" is set in the penalty flag provided in the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 (step S1102). The penalty flag is a flag for the main MPU 72 to identify that a penalty event has occurred. When "1" is set in the penalty flag, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning even if the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won is Not notified. The penalty flag is cleared to "0" when the ART end branch state ends.

In the ART end branch processing, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred (step S1103: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1104: YES), the remaining After subtracting 1 from the value of the ART execution counter (step S1105), "2" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1106). On the other hand, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", "2" is set in the AT status counter without executing the process of step S1105 (step S1106). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART state process (step S809) at the next processing time in the corresponding process (FIG. 21) at the end of the game, and the game state shifts from the ART end branch state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, the data of the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is set (step S1107).

Here, as will be described in detail later, in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more in the ART end branch state, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is won, the second RT replay winning is won. The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be generated is notified. As a result, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the player wins a role that enables the generation of the second RT replay prize in the first RT mode, so that the player can perform a new execution time in the ART state. Can be easily started. On the other hand, in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay prize is won, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enable the generation of the second RT replay prize The stop order is not notified. In this case, the player predicts the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enable the generation of the second RT replay prize and performs the stop operation, and the predicted stop order enables the generation of the second RT replay prize. If the stop order is set to, the second RT replay prize will be generated, and a new execution time in the ART state will be started. That is, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", it is possible to start a new execution time in the ART state based on the player's prediction. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the ART end branch processing, when it is specified that the first fall replay winning has occurred (step S1108: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is "0" (step S1109: YES), The value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S1110). As a result, the AT state ends. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the normal mode, the data of the work area 74a for specific control described later in the main RAM 74 is set (step S1111).

Here, as will be described in detail later, in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more in the ART end branch state, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay prize is won, the first fall replay The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of winning is notified. As a result, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, even if the player wins the role that enables the generation of the first fall replay prize in the first RT mode, the player wins the first fall replay prize. It is possible to easily avoid the occurrence. Further, even if the first fall replay winning is generated in the situation, the ART end branch state is continued. As a result, in a situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, it is possible to continue the ART end branch state even if the first fall replay winning is generated due to an operation error of the player. ..

On the other hand, reels 32L, 32M, for avoiding the occurrence of the first fall replay prize even if the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is won in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0". The stop order of 32R is not notified. In this case, the player predicts the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay prize and performs the stop operation, and the predicted stop order causes the occurrence of the first fall replay prize. If the stop order can be avoided, the first fall replay prize will not occur. As a result, in the ART end branch state, if the player's prediction is correct and the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART end branch state that is advantageous to the player according to the player's own prediction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the ART end branch process, other RT mode transition processes are executed (step S1112). In other RT mode transition processes, if it is specified that the 1st RT replay winning has occurred, it shifts to the 1st RT mode, and if it is specified that the 2nd fall replay winning has occurred, it shifts to the 1st RT mode. Let me.

<Notification control processing>
Next, the notification control process executed in step S512 in the lottery process (FIG. 12) on the main MPU 72 will be described. In the notification control process, control for notifying the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed, and a combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay prize or the generation of the second RT replay prize in the first RT mode is possible. The control for notifying that the winning combination is won is executed. In this case, in the notification control process, the command setting process for causing the image display device 63 to perform various notifications is executed, and when the setting process of the command is executed, the notification content instructed by the command is supported. The setting process for causing the special display unit 67 to perform the display to be performed is executed. Prior to the explanation of the specific processing contents of the notification control processing, the special display unit 67 will be described in detail.

FIG. 25A is a front view of the special display unit 67. The special display unit 67 is provided with seven display segments 101 to 107. Each display segment 101 to 107 has an individual light source composed of LEDs, and by controlling the on / off of these individual light sources, it is possible to light only one arbitrary display segment 101 to 107. At the same time, it is possible to light any combination of display segments 101 to 107. Since all of the above individual light sources irradiate light of the same color, the same color is displayed in each of the display segments 101 to 107, but the present invention is not limited to this. , Different colors may be displayed in each of the display segments 101 to 107, or a plurality of types of colors may be displayed in each of the display segments 101 to 107. The first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are all linear display segments, and the first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are arranged so as to form a so-called 7-segment display. As a result, the special display unit 67 can display a plurality of types such as the numbers "1" to "9" and the alphabet "H". The special display unit 67 is not limited to the configuration of the segment display as described above, and if it is possible to display a plurality of types of symbols, numbers or characters, a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display. Other types of display devices such as devices, CRTs, dot matrices, etc. may be used.

In this slot machine 10, as described above, if a player wins with an index value IV = 1 to 6, a bell prize is won when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order. appear. Further, when the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the lottery table for normal mode (FIGS. 13 and 14), the reel 32L is won when any of the index values IV = 12 to 15 is won. When the stop order of, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order, the first RT replay winning is established, and the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the lottery table for the first RT mode (FIGS. 15 and 16). In this case, if the reels are won with any of the index values IV = 12 to 15, the second RT replay winning is established because the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order. Further, when the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the lottery table for the first RT mode (FIGS. 15 and 16), if the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 16 to 21, the reel When the stop order of 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order, the normal replay prize is established, and in other cases, the first fall replay prize is established. Further, when the lottery process (FIG. 12) is executed using the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIGS. 17 and 18), if the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 12 to 17, the reel When the stop order of 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order, the normal replay prize is established, and in other cases, the second fall replay prize is established.

In such a configuration in which the winning mode is different depending on the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the first stop is the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be notified by the image display device 63. The middle reel 32M and the second stop and third stop reels 32L, 32M, 32R have an arbitrary stop order, and the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop and third stop reels 32L, 32M. , 32R type is arbitrary, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the first stop is the left reel 32L. The second stop is the right reel 32R and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop is the left reel 32L and the third stop is the right reel 32R. A certain stop order, a stop order in which the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the left. There is a stop order in which the reel 32L and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and a stop order in which the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the middle reel 32M and the third stop is the left reel 32L. doing. There are a total of eight types of these stop orders.

Further, in the ART end branch state, if any of the index values IV = 12 to 17 in the second RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 17 and 18) is won, it indicates that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Although the notification is executed by the image display device 63, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of the second fall replay winning is not notified. Further, in the ART end branch state, if any of the index values IV = 12 to 15 in the lottery table for the first RT mode (FIGS. 15 and 16) is won, the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 If is "0", the image display device 63 executes notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, but the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for generating the second RT replay winning is notified. Not done. Further, in the ART end branch state, if any of the index values IV = 16 to 21 in the lottery table for the first RT mode (FIGS. 15 and 16) is won, the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 If is "0", the image display device 63 executes a notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, but stops the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of the first fall replay winning. The order is not announced.

In the above configuration, the special display unit 67 performs a display corresponding to the content notified by the image display device 63 in relation to the winning combination. The display contents of the special display unit 67 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 (b).

The display contents of the special display unit 67 are set so as to have a one-to-one correspondence with the notification contents of the above eight types of stop orders in the image display device 63, and the stop orders of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not notified. It is set in correspondence with the notification that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Specifically, the number "1" is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification that the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the rest is arbitrary by the image display device 63. , The number "2" is set as the display content in response to the notification that the first stop is the right reel 32R and the rest is arbitrary by the image display device 63, and the first stop. Is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The image display device 63 is set to notify that the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The number "4" is set as the display content, and the notification indicating that the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R is an image display device. The number "5" is set as the display content in correspondence with what is done in 63, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The number "6" is set as the display content in response to the notification indicating that there is being performed by the image display device 63, the first stop is the right reel 32R, and the second stop is the left reel 32L. Yes The number "7" is set as the display content corresponding to the notification that the third stop is the middle reel 32M on the image display device 63, and the first stop is on the right reel 32R. Yes The number "8" is set as the display content in response to the notification that the second stop is the middle reel 32M and the third stop is the left reel 32L is performed by the image display device 63. , The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but the character "H" is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed by the image display device 63. ing. In a configuration in which the image display device 63 can perform notification indicating that the first stop is the left reel 32L and the rest is arbitrary, the notification of the stop order corresponds to the display content of the special display unit 67. The display contents may be set.

Since the display contents of the special display unit 67 are set as described above, the display contents of the special display unit 67 do not overlap between different types of notification contents in the image display device 63. As a result, the display content of the special display unit 67 can be associated with the notification content of the image display device 63.

The display content of the special display unit 67 is not limited to a configuration in which the display content of the special display unit 67 has a one-to-one correspondence with each of the notification contents in the image display device 63, and a part of the notification contents or a part of the notification contents or A plurality of types of display contents of the special display unit 67 may be set to correspond to all of them. Even in this case, the display content of the special display unit 67 can be associated with the notification content of the image display device 63 by preventing the display content of the special display unit 67 from overlapping between different types of notification content. It becomes.

26 (a) and 26 (b) are explanatory views for explaining the relationship between the notification content in the image display device 63 and the display content in the special display unit 67.

When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63, as shown in FIG. 26 (a1), the image display device 63 has the same number of stop operations required to end the game. The unit display images G1 to G3 are displayed, and the image display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in each unit display image G1 to G3. Specifically, the left unit display image G1 corresponding to the left reel 32L, the middle unit display image G2 corresponding to the middle reel 32M, and the right unit display image G3 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed. Further, in FIG. 26 (a1), the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. , The image of "2" corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L is displayed on the left unit display image G1, and the image of "1" corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M is displayed on the middle unit display image G2. , The image of "3" corresponding to the stop order of the right reel 32R is displayed on the right unit display image G3.

In the image display device 63, an image notifying the stop order itself of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is displayed as described above, whereas in the special display unit 67, as shown in FIG. 26A2, the reels are displayed. "5" corresponding to the stop order of 32L, 32M, 32R is displayed. That is, in the image display device 63, the unit display images G1 to G3 corresponding to the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R are displayed, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each unit display image G1 to G3 are stopped in the stop order. While the corresponding image display is performed, the special display unit 67 performs a display irrelevant to the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R. As a result, even if the special display unit 67 displays the display corresponding to the notification content of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display content on the image display device 63.

When the image display device 63 does not notify the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R but is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, the image display device 63 displays a game as shown in FIG. 26 (b1). Although the same number of unit display images G1 to G3 as the number of stop operations required for termination are displayed, the image display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in each unit display images G1 to G3. Absent. Specifically, the image of "?" Is displayed as the same image in each of the left unit display image G1, the middle unit display image G2, and the right unit display image G3. In addition to the unit display images G1 to G3, the character image G4 "Aim !!" is displayed as an image indicating that the lottery mode is branched.

While the image display device 63 displays an image indicating that the lottery mode branch timing is as described above, the special display unit 67 displays the lottery mode branch timing as shown in FIG. 26 (b2). The "H" corresponding to the above is displayed. The display of "H" does not correspond to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified in the image display device 63 in this way, the special display unit 67 also displays that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R cannot be specified. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game content of having the player predict the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R from being lost by the display content of the special display unit 67.

Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display unit 67 as compared with the image display device 63. Further, the special display unit 67 exists on the side opposite to the image display device 63 side with the display window units 21L, 21M, 21R that make the reels 32L, 32M, 32R visible. As a result, the special display unit 67 is arranged at a position separated from the image display device 63, which also makes it possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display unit 67.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the notification control process.

In the notification control process, when the winning is achieved by any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 (step S1201: YES), the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, and the penalty flag of the main RAM 74 is On condition that the value of is "0" (step S1202: YES, step S1203: NO), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1204). In the first display data setting process, by referring to the display correspondence table provided as the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, it is possible to generate a bell prize at the index value IV won this time. Understand the type of display content data corresponding to the stop order. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area provided as an area for storing a part of the data for specific control described later in the main ROM 73, and the read data of the display content is read. The display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the above. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the bell winning is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1205). The notification execution command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that the notification related to the winning combination should be executed in this game, and the stop order command is the reels 32L, 32M, which should be notified in this game. This is a command for causing the effector MPU 82 to recognize the stop order of 32R. Only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set as a transmission target regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The stop order command is set so as to correspond one-to-one with the type of stop order notified by the image display device 63, and in step S1205, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can generate a bell prize. The stop order command corresponding to is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1205 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

In the notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the first RT replay winning or the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is won (step S1206: YES), the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 When the value is "1" or "2" (step S1207: YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1208). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first RT replay prize is won, the first RT replay prize can be generated. If the type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order to be performed is grasped and the role that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay prize is won, the stop order that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay prize is supported. Understand the type of data displayed. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the read data of the display content. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the first RT replay winning or the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1209). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the winning combination of the 1st RT replay winning and the 2nd RT replay winning combination is the main side. It is read from the ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. The various commands set in step S1209 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

In the notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay winning or the winning combination that enables the generation of the second falling replay winning is won (step S1210: YES), the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 When the value of is "2", or when the value of the AT status counter is "1" and the second RT mode is not set (step S1211: YES, step S1212: NO), the setting process of the first display data is executed. (Step S1213). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay prize is won, the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is generated. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of the second fall replay prize if the type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order that can be avoided is grasped and the role that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is won. Understand the type of display content data that corresponds to the stop order. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the read data of the display content. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, which makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning or the second falling replay winning, is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1214). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the winning combination on the side corresponding to the winning combination of the first fall replay winning and the second falling replay winning. Is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. The various commands set in step S1214 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). Incidentally, in the stop order command transmitted in this case, information on the stop order corresponding to the notification content of the special display unit 67 selected in step S1213 is set.

In addition, when the value of the AT status counter is "1", it is in the ART preparation state, and in the ART preparation state, when it is in the second RT mode, it wins a role that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize. Even if this is done, by configuring the configuration so that the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the second fall replay winning is not notified, an opportunity to shift to the first RT mode occurs when the ART preparation state is started in the second RT mode. It becomes possible to make it. The transition from the ART preparation state to the ART state occurs when the transition from the first RT mode to the second RT mode occurs. Therefore, when the ART preparation state is started in the second RT mode, the transition to the first RT mode is performed once. It is possible to secure an opportunity to generate an opportunity to shift from the ART preparation state to the ART state.

In the notification control process, when the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is "3", that is, when the ART end branch state is set (step S1215: YES), the branch-corresponding notification control process is executed (step S1216). .. The branch correspondence notification control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.

When the winning combination that enables the generation of the second fall replay winning is won (step S1301: YES), the second display data setting process is executed (step S1302). In the ART end branch state, as described above, even if the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is won, the stop order that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is not notified. Therefore, in the second display data setting process, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is supported. Understand the type of data to be displayed. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the read data of the display content. As a result, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1303). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. This set notification execution command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, in the case of the ART end branch state as described above, the stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the second fall replay prize even if the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is won as described above. Is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

In the branch correspondence notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay winning is won (step S1304: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1305). : YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1306). In the ART end branch state, as already explained, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the first fall replay prize will be generated if the role that enables the first fall replay prize is won. The stop order that can be avoided is notified. Therefore, in the first display data setting process, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the type of display content data corresponding to the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning is grasped. .. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the read data of the display content. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, which makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning, is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1307). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning is read from the main ROM 73 and set as the transmission target. The various commands set in step S1307 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). Incidentally, in the stop order command transmitted in this case, information on the stop order corresponding to the notification content of the special display unit 67 selected in step S1306 is set.

On the other hand, when the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" (step S1304: YES, step S1305: NO), the second display data. Is executed (step S1308). In the ART end branch state, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" as described above, even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay prize is won, the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is generated. The stop order that can be avoided is not notified. Therefore, in the second display data setting process, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is supported. Understand the type of data to be displayed. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the read data of the display content. As a result, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1309). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. This set notification execution command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, in the case of the ART end branch state as described above and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", as described above, the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay winning is won. Even so, the stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

In the branch correspondence notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is won (step S1310: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1311:). YES), the setting process of the first display data is executed (step S1312). In the ART end branch state, as already explained, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the second RT replay prize can be generated, and if the winning combination is won, the second RT replay prize can be generated. The stop order to be performed is notified. Therefore, in the first display data setting process, the type of display content data corresponding to the stop order that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is grasped by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the read data of the display content. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1313). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is read from the main ROM 73 and set as the transmission target. The various commands set in step S1313 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

On the other hand, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" (step S1310: YES, step S1311: NO), the second display data The setting process is executed (step S1314). In the ART end branch state, as already explained, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", it is possible to generate the second RT replay prize even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay prize is won. The stop order to be performed is not notified. Therefore, in the second display data setting process, by referring to the display correspondence table of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is supported. Understand the type of data to be displayed. Then, the data of the grasped type of display content is read from the display data storage area of the main ROM 73, and the display control of the special display unit 67 is executed according to the read data of the display content. As a result, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

After that, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1315). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. This set notification execution command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9). In this case, in the case of the ART end branch state as described above and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", it is assumed that the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is won as described above. However, the stop order that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay prize is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

If the winning combination that enables the generation of the 1st RT replay prize is won, and the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it corresponds to the stop order that enables the generation of the 1st RT replay prize. The display control of the special display unit 67 is executed so that the display content is to be displayed, and the notification execution command and the stop execution command are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 so that the stop order is notified by the image display device 63. Set as.

Next, the notification process executed by the effect side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The notification process is executed, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec.

When both the notification execution command and the stop order command are received from the main MPU 72 (step S1401: YES), the image display device 63 displays an image of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop order command. Set the data required for display (step S1402). However, at this timing, the image of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is not displayed on the image display device 63. After that, a value corresponding to the notification delay period is set in the measurement counter provided in the effect side RAM 84 (step S1403). The notification delay period is set as a period shorter than the acceleration period from the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to the constant speed rotation, and is set to, for example, 0.5 msec. The value set in the measurement counter is subtracted each time the notification process is started.

In the notification processing, only the notification execution command among the notification execution command and the stop order command is received from the main MPU 72, and the stop order command is not received in the monitoring period before and after the timing of receiving the notification execution command ( Step S1404: YES), although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, data necessary for displaying an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode on the image display device 63 is set (step). S1405). However, at this timing, the image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is not displayed on the image display device 63. After that, a value corresponding to the notification delay period is set in the measurement counter provided in the effect side RAM 84 (step S1406). The value corresponding to this notification delay period is the same as in the case of step S1403.

In the notification process, when the notification delay period measured by using the measurement counter of the effect side RAM 84 has elapsed (step S1407: YES), the notification start process is executed (step S1408). In the notification start processing, when this time is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1403 has elapsed, the image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the data set in step S1402. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (a1), the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 63. On the other hand, in the notification start processing, when this time is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1406 has elapsed, the image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the data set in step S1405. As a result, as shown in FIG. 26 (b1), for example, an image indicating that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified but the lottery mode is branched is displayed on the image display device 63.

In the notification process, other processes are executed (step S1409). In other processing, for example, when a game end command is received from the main MPU 72, an image that ends the display of the image finally displayed on the image display device 63 in that game and waits for the start of the next game. Starts displaying. In this case, when the game end command is received while the image notifying the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is displayed, the display of the image notifying the stop order is ended. If a game end command is received while an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed, the display of the image is ended.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 30, a state in which the relationship with the winning combination is notified in each of the special display unit 67 and the image display device 63 will be described. FIG. 30A shows the rotation period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, FIG. 30B shows the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and FIG. 30C shows the winning combination in the special display unit 67. The execution period of the notification is shown, and FIG. 30D shows the execution period of the notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63.

At the timing of t1, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started as shown in FIG. 30A, and the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started as shown in FIG. 30B. Further, at the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the special display unit 67 starts notifying the relationship with the winning combination based on the direct display control by the main MPU 72.

After that, at the timing of t2, which is the intermediate timing in the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the winning combination is obtained in the image display device 63 based on the direct display control by the effect side MPU 82. The notification of the relationship is started. That is, in the configuration in which the notification regarding the winning combination is performed not only by the image display device 63 but also by the special display unit 67, the notification regarding the winning combination is started by the special display unit 67 whose display is directly controlled by the main MPU 72. Later, the image display device 63, whose display is directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82, starts notifying the winning combination.

After that, at the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 30B, the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R ends, and the constant speed rotation starts on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. After that, at the timing of t4, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped as shown in FIG. 30A. In this case, at the timing of t4, the notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63 is terminated as shown in FIG. 30 (d). After that, at the timing of t5, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the notification regarding the winning combination in the special display unit 67 is terminated. Then, at the timing of t6 thereafter, the rotations of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are newly started as shown in FIG. 30A. However, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the game.

In the case of the above configuration, the image display device 63 whose display is directly controlled by the production side MPU 82 after the timing when the notification regarding the winning combination is started by the special display unit 67 whose display is directly controlled by the main MPU 72. The special display unit 67 whose display is directly controlled by the main MPU 72 after the timing at which the notification regarding the winning combination is started and the notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63 directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82 is completed. The notification regarding the winning combination in is completed. That is, the period during which the notification regarding the winning combination is executed by the image display device 63 is included in the period during which the notification regarding the winning combination is executed by the special display unit 67. As a result, when the notification regarding the winning combination is executed by the image display device 63, the notification regarding the winning combination is surely executed by the special display unit 67, and the winning combination executed by the image display device 63 is executed. When confirming whether or not the notification regarding the role is due to fraudulent activity using the display contents of the special display unit 67, the confirmation can be performed at an arbitrary timing.

<Distinguishing between specific control and non-specific control>
Next, the difference between the specific control and the non-specific control executed by the main MPU 72 will be described. In this slot machine 10, among various controls executed by the main MPU 72, some controls related to fraud monitoring are non-specific controls, and the game proceeds based on other controls related to fraud monitoring and game operations by the player. Controls other than non-specific control, including control for making the control, are defined as specific control. More specifically, the specific control is controlled by the main process (FIG. 8) executed when the supply of operating power to the main MPU 72 is started, and by the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) executed periodically. Is included in the specific control. Further, except for the first non-specific control process executed in the start waiting process (FIG. 11), the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process executed in the reel control process (FIG. 19), it is normal. Control by processing (FIG. 10), for example, lottery processing of winning combinations executed based on the operation of the start lever 41, drive control of reels 32L, 32M, 32R and granting of benefits when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate. Control is included in specific control.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a program and data setting mode in the main ROM 73. Corresponding to the distinction between specific control and non-specific control in the control executed by the main MPU 72, as shown in FIG. 31, the main ROM 73 also has a program for specific control and a program for specific control. The address of the area where the data and the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored is clearly distinguished. Specifically, programs for specific control are collectively stored in a continuous area of each address within the range of addresses X (1) to X (k + 2). Further, the addresses X (k + 3) to X (k + 5) consecutive to the addresses X (1) to X (k + 2) are the addresses of the unused areas where the data is not stored, and the addresses X (k + 2) are subsequently followed by the addresses X (k + 2). Data for specific control is aggregated and stored in a continuous area of each address within the range of k + 6) to X (m + 2). Further, the addresses X (m + 3) to X (m + 5) consecutive to the addresses X (k + 6) to X (m + 2) are the addresses of the unused areas where the data is not stored, and the addresses X (m + 2) are subsequently followed. Non-specific control programs are aggregated and stored in consecutive address areas within the range of m + 6) to X (n + 2). Further, the addresses X (n + 3) to X (n + 5) consecutive to the addresses X (m + 6) to X (n + 2) are the addresses of the unused areas where the data is not stored, and the addresses X (n + 2) are subsequently followed by the addresses X (n + 5). Data for non-specific control is aggregated and stored in a continuous area of each address within the range of n + 6) to X (p + 2). The relationship between the program and data and the address as described above is set in both the physical address in the main ROM 73 and the logical address on the memory map recognized in the main MPU 72.

As described above, the program for specific control and the data for specific control and the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are irrespective of the execution order of the processes for executing the corresponding control. By being stored in areas of addresses in different ranges, for example, when checking only the program for specific control and the data for specific control, the address where the program for specific control and the data for specific control are stored. It is only necessary to check the area of the range. For example, when checking only the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control, the address where the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored. You only need to check the area of the range. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently perform the work when the program and the data are checked separately for the specific control and the non-specific control. In addition, it becomes possible to efficiently perform the work when the program and the data are distinguished and modified by the specific control and the non-specific control accordingly.

No data is stored between the address range of the area where the program for specific control and the data for specific control are stored and the address range of the area where the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control are stored. Since the address range of the unused area that has not been set is set, it becomes easy to grasp the boundary between the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control during the check work.

In each of the address range for specific control and the address range for non-specific control, the program and the data are stored in the address areas of different ranges regardless of the execution order of the processes for executing the corresponding control. By doing so, it is possible to efficiently perform the work when checking the program and the data separately. In addition, the address range of the unused area where no data is stored is set between the address range of the area where the program is stored and the address range of the area where the data is stored. It becomes easier to grasp the boundary between the address range and the data address range during the check work.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a setting mode of each area in the main RAM 74. Corresponding to the distinction between the specific control and the non-specific control in the control executed by the main MPU 72, as shown in FIG. The address range of the stack area 74b for non-specific control and the address range of the work area 74c for non-specific control and the stack area 74d for non-specific control are clearly distinguished. Specifically, a continuous area of each address within the range of addresses Y (1) to Y (r + 2) is set as a work area 74a for specific control. Further, the addresses Y (r + 3) to Y (r + 5) consecutive to the addresses Y (1) to Y (r + 2) are the addresses of the unused areas, followed by the addresses Y (r + 6) to Y (s + 2). ) Is set as a stack area 74b for specific control. Further, addresses Y (s + 3) to Y (s + 5) consecutive to addresses Y (r + 6) to Y (s + 2) are addresses of unused areas, followed by addresses Y (s + 6) to Y (t + 2). ) Is set as a work area 74c for non-specific control. Further, the addresses Y (t + 3) to Y (t + 5) consecutive to the addresses Y (s + 6) to Y (t + 2) are the addresses of the unused areas, followed by the addresses Y (t + 6) to Y (u + 2). ) Is set as a stack area 74d for non-specific control. The relationship between each area and the address as described above is set in both the physical address in the main RAM 74 and the logical address on the memory map recognized in the main MPU 72.

When the work area 74a for specific control and the work area 74c for non-specific control are set separately as described above, the case where the specific control is executed and the case where the non-specific control is executed in the main MPU 72 A different area of the main RAM 74 will be used. As a result, when one of the specific control and the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to make it difficult for an event such as the data of the main RAM 74 required for the other to be erased to occur.

When the stack area 74b for specific control and the stack area 74d for non-specific control are set separately, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved when the specific control is executed. When the non-specific control is executed, different areas are used depending on whether the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved. As a result, when the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved in the situation where one of the specific control and the non-specific control is being executed, the data of the register of the main MPU 72 saved in the other is erased. It is possible to make it difficult for an event such as being evacuated to occur.

Next, the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process executed by the main MPU 72 using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control will be described. First, the first non-specific control process will be described.

The first non-specific control process is executed in step S412 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) as described above. Regarding the case where the first non-specific control process is started, in detail, the program for specific control is executed in the state of executing the start waiting process (FIG. 11) using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Since the call of the first non-specific control process is specified in, the first non-specific control process executed by using the program for the non-specific control and the data for the non-specific control is started. That is, the process of calling the first non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the first non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first non-specific control process.

In the first non-specific control process, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is first prohibited (step S1501). The timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is included in the process executed in the specific control as described above. By prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) when the first non-specific control process is started, the process corresponding to the specific control can be performed while the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. There is no need to do it.

After that, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1502). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the first non-specific control process is executed is saved separately as it is. When the first non-specific control process ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control as described later, the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the first non-specific control process ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the first non-specific control process is started. It becomes possible to make it.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1503). When the first non-specific control process ends, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that the data to be returned to the register of the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74b for specific control can be obtained. It is possible to specify the range of the stored area.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1504). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for non-specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area is specified. The data stored in is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1505). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the first insertion medal detection sensor 45a is ON (step S1506), and if it is ON (step S1506: YES), the first insertion detection set in the register of the main MPU 72 is set. Set the flag to "1" (step S1507). The state in which "1" is set in the first insertion detection flag is cleared to "0" when the second insertion medal detection sensor 45b changes from the state in which medals are detected to the state in which medals are not detected. .. When a negative determination is made in step S1506, or when the process of step S1507 is executed, it is determined whether or not the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b is ON (step S1508). When the second throw-in medal detection sensor 45b is ON (step S1508: YES), it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the first throw-in detection flag (step S1509).

When "1" is not set in the first insertion detection flag (step S1509: NO), if a regular medal is inserted, the second insertion medal is detected after the medal is detected by the first insertion medal detection sensor 45a. While the medal should be detected by the sensor 45b, the medal was detected by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b when the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a did not detect the medal. It becomes. In this case, there is a possibility that the insertion medal detection sensors 45a and 45b are erroneously detected by using a fraudulent jig. Therefore, the abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1510). The longest execution cycle of the first non-specific control process in the situation where the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is executed is the shortest period during which the medal is detected by the first inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the first inserted. The shortest period from the start of medal detection by the medal detection sensor 45a to the start of medal detection by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b, and the detection of medals by the second inserted medal detection sensor 45b. It is set shorter than any of the shortest periods available.

By receiving the abnormality notification command, the production side MPU 82 executes the abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal act on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63. In this abnormality notification state, the key cylinder 14 is unlocked in the abnormality release determination process (step S208) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) executed after the first non-specific control process is completed. When it is specified that the reset button 56 has been operated in the situation where is specified, the abnormality release command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 to release the error. That is, the monitoring process of whether or not to cancel the abnormality notification started in the situation where the non-specific control is being executed and the release processing for canceling the abnormality notification are executed as the specific control. Since the main MPU 72 is set for a longer period during which the specific control is executed than during the period during which the non-specific control is executed, it is abnormal to execute the above monitoring process and the above release process as the specific control. When the notification cancellation operation is performed, the abnormality notification can be canceled immediately. The key cylinder 14 is provided with a sensor for identifying that the release operation has been performed, and the detection signal of this sensor is input to the main MPU 72.

After the abnormality notification command is transmitted, the value of the input abnormality counter provided in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is added by 1 (step S1511). Then, when the value of the input abnormality counter is "3" or more (step S1512: YES), the progress of the game is stopped by forming an infinite loop. This operation prohibited state is released by executing the all clearing process (step S105).

Incidentally, the input abnormality counter is cleared to "0" when the first non-specific control process is executed 40,000 times or when the main RAM 74 is initialized. When the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is repeatedly executed without starting the game, it takes about 40 seconds for the first non-specific control process to be executed 40,000 times. As a result, in a configuration in which the progress of the game is stopped when an abnormal action on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b occurs a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, "0" clearing of the inserted abnormality counter is executed as a process by non-specific control. It becomes possible.

When a negative determination is made in step S1508, an affirmative determination is made in step S1509, or a negative determination is made in step S1512, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is put into the stack for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. It is evacuated to the area 74d (step S1513). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the first non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is saved separately as it is. When the first non-specific control process is started as described above, the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the first non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. (Step S1514). When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed next time, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for the non-specific control to return to the register of the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74d for the non-specific control. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1515). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the data is stored in the range of the specified area. The data is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1516). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the first non-specific control process this time.

After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1517). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started. Then, the first non-specific control process is terminated. When the first non-specific control process is completed, step S413 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is executed by using the program for specific control. The data indicating that the process to be restored in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) is step S413 when the first non-specific control process is completed is the specific control before the first non-specific control process is started. It is stored in the work area 74a for use. However, the data may be stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control.

Next, the second non-specific control process will be described.

The second non-specific control process is executed in step S416 in the start waiting process (FIG. 11) as described above. Regarding the case where the second non-specific control process is started, in detail, the program for specific control is executed in the state of executing the start waiting process (FIG. 11) using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Since the call of the second non-specific control process is specified in, the second non-specific control process executed by using the program for the non-specific control and the data for the non-specific control is started. That is, the process of calling the second non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the second non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the second non-specific control process.

In the second non-specific control process, first, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1601). The timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is included in the process executed in the specific control as described above. By prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) when the second non-specific control process is started, the process corresponding to the specific control can be performed while the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. There is no need to do it.

After that, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1602). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the second non-specific control process is executed is saved separately as it is. When the second non-specific control process ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control as described later, the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the second non-specific control process ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the second non-specific control process is started. It becomes possible to make it.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1603). When the second non-specific control process ends, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that the data to be returned to the register of the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74b for specific control can be obtained. It is possible to specify the range of the stored area.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1604). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for non-specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area is specified. The data stored in is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1605). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the reset button 56 has been operated in a situation where the unlocking operation for the key cylinder 14 has not been performed (step S1606). As described above, the state in which the abnormality notification is being executed by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 can be released by unlocking the key cylinder 14 and operating the reset button 56. In this case, a fraudster who thinks that the state in which the abnormality notification is being executed can be canceled by operating the reset button 56 without unlocking the key cylinder 14 is assumed, and the fraudster is assumed to be. For example, in order to release the execution state of the abnormality notification that has been started by performing fraudulent acts on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b, the fraudulent jig is mounted without unlocking the key cylinder 14. It is conceivable that the reset button 56 is illegally operated by inserting it into the eleven. When such an action is performed, an affirmative determination is made in step S1606, and an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1607).

By receiving the abnormality notification command, the production side MPU 82 executes the abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal operation of the reset button 56 by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63. After that, the progress of the game is stopped by forming an infinite loop. This operation prohibited state is released by executing the all clearing process (step S105).

When a negative determination is made in step S1606, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1608). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the second non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is saved separately as it is. When the second non-specific control process is started as described above, the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the second non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. (Step S1609). When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed next time, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for the non-specific control to return to the register of the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74d for the non-specific control. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1610). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the data is stored in the range of the specified area. The data is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1611). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the second non-specific control process this time.

After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1612). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started. Then, the second non-specific control process is terminated. When the second non-specific control process is completed, step S304 in the normal process (FIG. 10) is executed by using the program for specific control. The data indicating that the process to be restored when the second non-specific control process is completed is step S304 of the normal process (FIG. 10) is for specific control before the second non-specific control process is started. It is stored in the work area 74a of. However, the data may be stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control.

Next, the third non-specific control process will be described.

The third non-specific control process is executed in step S602 in the reel control process (FIG. 19) as described above. Regarding the case where the third non-specific control process is started, in detail, the program for specific control and the program for specific control are executed in the state where the reel control process (FIG. 19) is executed using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Since the call of the third non-specific control process is specified in, the third non-specific control process executed by using the program for the non-specific control and the data for the non-specific control is started. That is, the process of calling the third non-specific control process is set in the program for specific control, and the third non-specific control process is set in the program for non-specific control. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the second non-specific control process.

In the third non-specific control process, first, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1701). The timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is included in the process executed in the specific control as described above. By prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) when the third non-specific control process is started, the process corresponding to the specific control can be performed while the process corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed. There is no need to do it.

After that, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1702). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the third non-specific control process is executed is saved separately as it is. When the third non-specific control process ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control as described later, the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the third non-specific control process ends and returns to the process corresponding to the specific control, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 is returned to the state before the third non-specific control process is started. It becomes possible to make it.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1703). When the third non-specific control process ends, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that the data to be returned to the register of the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74b for specific control can be obtained. It is possible to specify the range of the stored area.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1704). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for non-specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area is specified. The data stored in is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1705). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not any of the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is ON (step S1706). As described above, in the normal process (FIG. 10), the reception prohibition process (step S306) is executed before the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started. Therefore, in the reel control process (FIG. 19), the rotation start process (step S601) is executed. ) Is executed, basically, medals are not detected by the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b. In this situation, when any of the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is turned on, there is a high possibility that a fraudulent jig is inserted from the medal insertion port 45. Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1706, an abnormality notification command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1707).

By receiving the abnormality notification command, the production side MPU 82 executes the abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal act on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63. After that, the progress of the game is stopped by forming an infinite loop. This operation prohibited state is released by executing the all clearing process (step S105).

When a negative determination is made in step S1706, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1708). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the third non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is saved separately as it is. When the third non-specific control process is started as described above, the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the third non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. (Step S1709). When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed next time, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for the non-specific control to return to the register of the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74d for the non-specific control. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1710). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the data is stored in the range of the specified area. The data is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1711). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the third non-specific control process this time.

After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1712). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started. Then, the third non-specific control process is terminated. When the third non-specific control process is completed, step S603 in the reel control process (FIG. 19) is executed by using the program for specific control. The data indicating that the process to be restored in the reel control process (FIG. 19) is step S603 when the third non-specific control process is completed is the specific control before the third non-specific control process is started. It is stored in the work area 74a for use. However, the data may be stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process are executed in the start waiting process (FIG. 11), the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is used for the specific control in the main RAM 74. Is saved in the stack area 74b of. Similarly, when the third non-specific control process is executed in the reel control process (FIG. 19), the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74. Is evacuated to. As a result, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, it is possible to prevent the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 from being rewritten when the process corresponding to the specific control is executed. .. Further, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is completed, the process corresponding to the specific control can be executed from the state of the register of the main MPU 72 before the execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. ..

When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to prevent further processing interrupts from occurring in a situation where the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is being executed while the data is saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control. .. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the processing configuration for saving data from becoming complicated.

In the start waiting process (FIG. 11), as a process corresponding to the non-specific control, the first non-specific control process (step S412) is executed and the second non-specific control process (step S416) is executed. The first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process are not integrated as a series of processes, but when the first non-specific control process ends, the execution of the timer interrupt process is once permitted and the second non-specific control process is executed. 2 When the non-specific control process is started, the execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted again. This makes it possible to shorten the period during which the execution of the timer interrupt process is continuously prohibited in order to execute the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process It is possible to secure an opportunity for timer interrupt processing to be executed between.

When executing the process corresponding to the specific control, the evacuation and restoration of the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 to the stack area 74b for the specific control corresponds to the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process, respectively. Let it be done individually. As a result, the data is saved in each of the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process, and a timer interrupt is performed between the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process. In a configuration in which the opportunity to execute the process is guaranteed, the timer interrupt process is performed in the situation where the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control when the process corresponding to the specific control is executed. It is possible to prevent it from being executed.

When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, not only the data of the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control, but also the process corresponding to the non-specific control ends. In that case, the data in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control. As a result, it is possible to switch the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 according to the case where the process corresponding to the specific control is executed and the case where the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed. It is possible to appropriately perform each of the processing corresponding to the control and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control.

In the main ROM 73, the address group of the program for specific control for executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the address group of the program for non-specific control for executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control are clarified. It is distinguished by. This makes it possible to improve the workability when checking or modifying the program of only one of the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control.

Also in the main RAM 74, the address group of the used area when executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the address group of the used area when executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control are the work area 74a for specific control and the address group of the used area when executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control. It is clearly distinguished as a work area 74c for non-specific control. This makes it possible to prevent the information used in the other process from being rewritten when executing one of the processes corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control. ..

When the lottery process (FIG. 12) on the main MPU 72 wins at any of the index values IV = 1 to 6, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the establishment of the bell winning is notified. As a result, the player who has confirmed the notification can win the bell by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R according to the stop order. This also applies when the winning combination that enables the generation of the first RT replay winning and the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning are won, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped according to the notified stop order. This makes it possible to establish a replay prize corresponding to the winning role. In addition, when the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is won, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the second fall replay prize is notified. The player who confirms the notification can avoid the establishment of the second fall replay winning by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R according to the stop order. This is also the case when a role that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay prize is won. In this configuration, when a predetermined corresponding combination in which a predetermined prize is generated is won due to the predetermined stop order as described above, the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63 under the control of the effect side MPU 82. Even if the processing load for executing the notification on the image display device 63 is increased in order to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63, the influence is exerted on the main MPU 72. It is possible to keep it out of reach.

However, in the configuration in which the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the communication path between the main side MPU 72 and the effect side MPU 82 and the effect side MPU 82 are illegally applied. As a result, it is assumed that the image display device 63 is in a state where the notification of the stop order is illegally performed while trying to illegally obtain a profit. In this case, it is assumed that it becomes difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the fraudulent act is being performed due to the notification of the stop order being executed by the image display device 63. ..

On the other hand, not only the stop order notification is executed by the image display device 63 controlled by the effect side MPU 82, but also the stop of the notification target is stopped by the special display unit 67 directly controlled by the main side MPU 72. Notification corresponding to the order is performed. As a result, when the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 also visually confirms whether the notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target is executed, as described above. It is possible to confirm whether or not any fraudulent activity has been carried out.

If the predetermined corresponding combination in which a predetermined winning is generated is not won due to the predetermined stop order, the special display unit 67 does not execute the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination. This makes it possible to clarify the role of the special display unit 67.

When the image display device 63 executes the notification of the stop order, the special display unit 67 executes the notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target. As a result, it is possible to confirm whether or not the stop order notification executed by the image display device 63 is normal every time the stop order notification is executed.

The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is performed in a manner in which it is more difficult for the player to grasp the content of the stop order that is the notification target than the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in a configuration in which not only the image display device 63 but also the special display unit 67 is provided. Therefore, even if the notification mode on the special display unit 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

The display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in a configuration in which not only the image display device 63 but also the special display unit 67 is provided. Therefore, even if the notification mode on the special display unit 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

In the configuration in which the stop order command that enables the image display device 63 to execute the stop order notification is transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effect side MPU 82, the stop order command includes the result of the lottery process itself of the winning combination. I can't. As a result, even if the communication path between the main MPU 72 and the production side MPU 82 is illegally accessed and the stop order command is illegally acquired, the result of the lottery process of the winning combination is to be grasped from the stop order command. Can be disabled. Therefore, it is possible to substantially invalidate the fraudulent activity by acquiring the stop order command.

The main MPU 72 aggregates and executes the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 and the determination of whether or not to execute the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67. As a result, even if bidirectional communication is not performed between the main MPU 72 and the effect MPU 82, the special display unit 67 corresponds to the stop order when the image display device 63 notifies the stop order. It becomes possible to execute the notification.

In a configuration in which a plurality of types of stop order notifications executed by the image display device 63 are set, the special display unit 67 executes notifications in a manner corresponding to the types of stop order notifications. As a result, even if a plurality of types of stop order notifications are set, the stop order notification contents corresponding to the current game can be grasped by checking the notification contents on the special display unit 67. It becomes possible.

If the image display device 63 does not notify the stop order even if a predetermined corresponding combination is won in which a predetermined prize is generated when the predetermined stop order is reached, the special display unit 67 sets the stop order. The corresponding notification is not executed. This makes it possible to prevent the special display unit 67 from executing the notification corresponding to the stop order in a situation where it is not preferable that the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63.

When the image display device 63 displays an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, although the notification of the stop order is not executed, the notification corresponding to the stop order is not executed in the special display unit 67. This makes it possible to prevent the special display unit 67 from executing the notification corresponding to the stop order in a situation where it is not preferable that the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63. Further, when an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, the display corresponding to the display content on the image display device 63 is displayed on the special display unit 67, although it is not a notification corresponding to the stop order. Is executed at. As a result, even when an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, it is displayed on the image display device 63 by checking the special display unit 67. It is possible to confirm whether the image is genuine or not.

The image display device 63 starts the notification of the stop order at a timing after the timing at which the notification corresponding to the stop order is started on the special display unit 67. As a result, by confirming the special display unit 67 at the timing when the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63, it is possible to confirm whether or not the notification of the stop order is normal. ..

Even if the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, the stop in the image display device 63 is stopped during the invalid period of the stop operation. Notification of the order is started. This makes it possible for the player to recognize the content of the stop order notification in the image display device 63 before the stop operation is activated.

After the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is completed, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 ends. As a result, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 does not end before the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 ends, so that the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is normal. It is possible to increase the chances of confirming whether or not it is a thing.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration when the non-specific control is executed by the main MPU 72 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the start waiting process in the present embodiment.

In the start waiting process, as another process of step S1801, the same process as in steps S401 to S411 of the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment is executed. After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1802), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1803). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the first non-specific control process is executed is saved separately as it is. Incidentally, the processes of steps S1801 to S1803 are executed by using the program for specific control and the data for specific control.

After that, the first non-specific control process is executed by using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control (step S1804). FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the first non-specific control process in the present embodiment.

In the first non-specific control process, first, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is set for the non-specific control in the main RAM 74. It is stored in the work area 74c (step S1901). When the first non-specific control process ends and returns to the start wait process, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control, so that the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74b for specific control It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be returned to the register is stored.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1902). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for non-specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area is specified. The data stored in is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1903). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

After that, as another process of step S1904, the same process as step S1506 to step S1512 of the first non-specific control process (FIG. 33) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, the monitoring process of whether or not the fraudulent activity is performed on the inserted medal detection sensors 45a and 45b is executed, and if the fraudulent activity is performed, the process for dealing with the fraudulent activity is executed. Will be done.

After that, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1905). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the first non-specific control process to the process corresponding to the specific control is saved separately as it is. When the first non-specific control process is started as described above, the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the first non-specific control process is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for non-specific control.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. (Step S1906). When the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed next time, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for the non-specific control to return to the register of the main MPU 72 in the stack area 74d for the non-specific control. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data to be stored is stored. After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1907).

When the first non-specific control process is completed, the processes of steps S1805 to S1809 are executed by using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Specifically, from the value of the stack pointer read in step S1907 of the first non-specific control process, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified. , The data stored in the range of the specified area is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1805). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the first non-specific control process this time. After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1806). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

After that, as another process of step S1807, the same process as step S413 to step S415 of the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment is executed. After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S1808), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S1809). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the second non-specific control process is executed is saved separately as it is.

After that, the second non-specific control process is executed by using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control (step S1810). In the second non-specific control process, as in the first non-specific control process, first, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is set. , Stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for non-specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area is specified. The data stored in is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. After that, the same processing as in steps S1606 to S1607 of the second non-specific control processing (FIG. 34) in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, a monitoring process for whether or not the reset button 56 has been illicitly operated is executed, and if the illicit activity has been performed, a process for dealing with the illicit operation is executed. After that, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. Further, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. Let me. After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74.

When the second non-specific control process is completed, the processes of steps S1811 to S1812 are executed by using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Specifically, from the value of the stack pointer read at the end of the second non-specific control process, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range is specified. The data stored in the range of the specified area is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1811). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the second non-specific control process this time. After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S1812). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

As for the third non-specific control process, the same process as in steps S1802 to S1803 is executed by using the specific control program and the specific control data before starting the third non-specific control process. To do. Further, when the third non-specific control process is started, the same process as in steps S1901 to S1903 is executed by using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control. Further, when the third specific control process is completed, the same process as in steps S1905 to S1907 is executed by using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control. Further, when the third non-specific control process is completed and the reel control process is restored, the same process as in steps S1805 to S1806 is executed by using the specific control program and the specific control data.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is stored in the stack area 74b for the specific control in the main RAM 74. When the process of saving and the process corresponding to the non-specific control are terminated, the process of returning the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 is a program for specific control and the specific control. It is executed using the data for. Further, the process of prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), which is the process corresponding to the specific control, and the process of permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are also for the program for the specific control and the process for the specific control. It is executed using data. As a result, the program and data for executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the process for handling the data used when executing the process corresponding to the specific control are aggregated into the program for the specific control and the data for the specific control. It becomes possible.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration when the non-specific control is executed by the main MPU 72 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 38 (a) is a flowchart showing the start waiting process in the present embodiment, and FIG. 38 (b) is a flowchart showing the reel control process in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 38 (a), in the start waiting process, as other processes in step S2001, the same processes as in steps S401 to S411 of the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment are executed. In step S2002, a non-specific control call process is executed instead of the first non-specific control process, and as other processes in step S2003, steps S413 to step S413 of the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment. The same process as in S415 is executed, and in step S2004, a call process for non-specific control is executed instead of the second non-specific control process. Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), in the reel control process, in step S2101, the rotation start process is executed in the same manner as in step S601 of the reel control process (FIG. 19) in the first embodiment, and in step S2102, the rotation start process is executed. A non-specific control call process is executed instead of the third non-specific control process, and in steps S2103 to S2108, the same process as in steps S603 to S614 of the reel control process (FIG. 19) in the first embodiment is performed. Execute.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a non-specific control calling process executed in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38 (a)) and step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)). .. The non-specific control call process is executed by using the specific control program and the specific control data, except for the non-specific control process started in step S2204 described later.

In the non-specific control call processing, first, the execution of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S2201), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S2201). Step S2202). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the non-specific control process is executed is saved separately as it is.

After that, the module address table stored in the main ROM 73 as the data for the specific control is read into the work area 74a for the specific control in the main RAM 74, and the non-specific control process corresponding to the call target this time is executed. The address of the area of the main ROM 73 in which the program for non-specific control is stored is acquired from the module address table (step S2203). In the module address table, the correspondence between the type of processing that triggers the execution of the non-specific control call processing and the start address of the non-specific control program for executing the non-specific control processing to be executed is set. ing. Specifically, in the case of the non-specific control call process executed in step S2002 of the start wait process (FIG. 38 (a)), the program for non-specific control for executing the first non-specific control process. A program for non-specific control for executing the second non-specific control process if the start address is acquired and the non-specific control call process is executed in step S2004 of the start wait process (FIG. 38 (a)). If the call processing of the non-specific control executed in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)) is obtained, the start address of the third non-specific control process is executed for the non-specific control. The start address of the program is obtained.

After that, the type of non-specific control process corresponding to the address acquired in step S2203 is executed (step S2204). In this case, the non-specific control process is executed by using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control. The non-specific control process includes a first non-specific control process, a second non-specific control process, and a third non-specific control process. The processing contents of these first to third non-specific control processes Is the same as the processing content of the first to third non-specific control processing in the second embodiment. In this case, as the first process in each non-specific control process, first, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is set on the main side. It is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the RAM 74. After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for non-specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area is specified. The data stored in is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. After that, the fraud monitoring process corresponding to this non-specific control process is executed. After that, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. Further, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. Let me. After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74.

When the execution of the non-specific control process targeted for execution this time is completed, the processes of steps S2205 and S2206 are executed by using the program for specific control and the data for specific control. Specifically, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored from the value of the stack pointer read in the last process in the non-specific control process executed this time. Is specified, and the data stored in the range of the specified area is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S2205). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control immediately before the start of the non-specific control process this time. After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S2206). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is started, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 at that time is stored in the stack area 74b for the specific control in the main RAM 74. When the process of saving and the process corresponding to the non-specific control are terminated, the process of returning the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 is a program for specific control and the specific control. It is executed using the data for. Further, the process of prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), which is the process corresponding to the specific control, and the process of permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are also for the program for the specific control and the process for the specific control. It is executed using data. As a result, the program and data for executing the process corresponding to the specific control and the process for handling the data used when executing the process corresponding to the specific control are aggregated into the program for the specific control and the data for the specific control. It becomes possible.

Further, a process for saving data to the stack area 74b for specific control, a process for returning data from the stack area 74b for specific control, a process for prohibiting execution of timer interrupt processing, and execution of timer interrupt processing. The process for permitting is not set for each of the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process, but the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process. It is set for the process for calling the process to be executed from the control process and the third non-specific control process. As a result, the capacity of the program for specific control can be reduced by that amount.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the content of the call processing of the non-specific control is different from that of the third embodiment. This difference will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

The non-specific control call process (FIG. 39) in the third embodiment is configured to be executed by using the specific control program and the specific control data, except for the non-specific control process in step S2204. However, all of the non-specific control call processing in the present embodiment is executed by using the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data. That is, in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38 (a)) and step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)), the program for specific control and the data for specific control are used. , The setting process for starting the call process of the non-specific control is only performed, and the call process of the non-specific control itself is executed by using the program for the non-specific control and the data for the non-specific control. Will be done.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the call processing of the non-specific control in the present embodiment.

First, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited (step S2301), and the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S2302). As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before the call processing of the non-specific control is executed is saved separately as it is.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 ( Step S2303). When the call processing of the non-specific control ends and returns to the start wait processing or the reel control processing, the value of this stack pointer is read from the work area 74c for the non-specific control, so that the stack area 74b for the specific control It is possible to specify the range of the area in which the data to be restored to the register of the main MPU 72 is stored.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S2304). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer for non-specific control, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the range of the specified area is specified. The data stored in is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S2305). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state in which the non-specific control was previously executed.

After that, the module address table stored in the main ROM 73 as the non-specific control data is read into the non-specific control work area 74c in the main RAM 74, and the non-specific control process corresponding to the current call target is executed. The address of the area of the main ROM 73 in which the program for non-specific control for the purpose is stored is acquired from the module address table (step S2306). The module address table is a program for non-specific control for executing the type of processing that triggers the execution of the non-specific control call processing and the non-specific control processing to be executed, as in the third embodiment. Correspondence with the start address of is set. Specifically, in the case of the non-specific control call process executed in step S2002 of the start wait process (FIG. 38 (a)), the program for non-specific control for executing the first non-specific control process. A program for non-specific control for executing the second non-specific control process if the start address is acquired and the non-specific control call process is executed in step S2004 of the start wait process (FIG. 38 (a)). If the call processing of the non-specific control executed in step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)) is obtained, the start address of the third non-specific control process is executed for the non-specific control. The start address of the program is obtained.

Incidentally, in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38 (a)) and step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)), the call process of the non-specific control is started. Not only the setting process is executed, but also the process of storing the data indicating the type of the process that triggered the execution of the non-specific control call process in the work area 74c for the non-specific control in the main RAM 74 is executed. In step S2306, the type of processing that triggered the execution of the non-specific control call processing is specified by using the data stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control, and the corresponding type of non-specific control processing is performed. Get the corresponding start address from the module address table. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and in step S2002 and step S2004 of the start waiting process (FIG. 38 (a)) and step S2102 of the reel control process (FIG. 38 (b)), the non-specific control is called. Data indicating the type of processing that triggered the execution of the processing is stored in the work area 74a for specific control in the main RAM 74, and in step S2306, the data stored in the work area 74a for specific control is used for non-processing. The configuration may be such that the type of processing that triggered the execution of the specific control call processing is specified, and the start address corresponding to the corresponding type of non-specific control processing is acquired from the module address table.

After that, the type of non-specific control process corresponding to the address acquired in step S2306 is executed (step S2307). The non-specific control process includes a first non-specific control process, a second non-specific control process, and a third non-specific control process. In each of these non-specific control processes, the process for permitting or disabling the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) and the process for saving or restoring the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 are not executed. , Execute the process for performing fraud monitoring corresponding to each non-specific control process. Specifically, regarding the first non-specific control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, in steps S2401 to S2407, steps S1506 to step S1506 of the first non-specific control process (FIG. 33) in the first embodiment. Only the process of step S1512 is executed. In the second non-specific control process, only the processes of step S1606 and step S1607 of the second non-specific control process (FIG. 34) in the first embodiment are executed. In the third non-specific control process, only the processes of step S1706 and step S1707 of the third non-specific control process (FIG. 35) in the first embodiment are executed.

In the non-specific control call processing, after the non-specific control processing is executed in step S2307, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S2308). .. As a result, the data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 immediately before returning from the call processing of the non-specific control to the processing corresponding to the specific control is saved separately as it is. When the call processing of the non-specific control is started as described above, the data saved in the stack area 74d for the non-specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. As a result, when the call processing of the non-specific control is started, the data state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the data state for the non-specific control.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for non-specific control for specifying the range in which the save data of the register is stored in the stack area 74d for non-specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74. (Step S2309). When the non-specific control call processing is executed next time, the value of this stack pointer should be read from the non-specific control work area 74c to return to the register of the main MPU 72 in the non-specific control stack area 74d. It is possible to specify the range of the area where the data is stored.

After that, the value of the stack pointer for specific control is read from the work area 74c for non-specific control in the main RAM 74 (step S2310). Then, from the value of the read stack pointer, the range of the area in which the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control in the main RAM 74 is stored is specified, and the data stored in the range of the specified area is specified. Is returned to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S2311). As a result, the state of the register of the main MPU 72 can be returned to the state for specific control immediately before the call processing of the non-specific control is started. After that, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is permitted (step S2312). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is periodically started.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the process of saving and restoring data when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, and the process of prohibiting and permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are all performed. It is executed using the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control. This makes it possible to reduce the capacity of the program for specific control and the data for specific control.

Further, the processes of saving and restoring data when executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control, and the process of prohibiting and permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process. It is not set for each of the specific control process and the third non-specific control process, but the process to be executed from the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process. It is set for the process to call. As a result, the capacity of the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control can be reduced by that amount.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing content of the branch correspondence notification control process executed by the main MPU 72 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the notification control process corresponding to branching in the present embodiment.

When the winning combination that enables the generation of the second fall replay winning is won (step S2501: YES), the notification execution command is set as the transmission target to the production side MPU 82 (step S2502). In this case, in the ART end branch state, even if the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is won, the stop order that enables the occurrence of the second fall replay prize is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. As a result, in the image display device 63, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Further, this time, the special display unit 67 does not execute the notification regarding the winning combination.

In the branch correspondence notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay winning is won (step S2503: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2504). : YES), the display data setting process is executed (step S2505). As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, which makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning, is started on the special display unit 67. After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2506). As a result, the image display device 63 is notified of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning.

On the other hand, when the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" (step S2503: YES, step S2504: NO), the notification execution command is issued. It is set as a transmission target to the production side MPU 82 (step S2507). In this case, if the ART end branch state is reached and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay prize is won, the first fall replay prize is won. The stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. As a result, in the image display device 63, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Further, this time, the special display unit 67 does not execute the notification regarding the winning combination.

In the branch correspondence notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is won (step S2508: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2509: YES), the display data setting process is executed (step S2510). As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67. After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2511). As a result, the image display device 63 is notified of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enable the generation of the second RT replay winning.

On the other hand, when the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0" (step S2508: YES, step S2509: NO), the notification execution command is produced. It is set as a transmission target to the side MPU 82 (step S2512). In this case, if the ART end branch state is set and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is "0", the second RT replay prize is generated even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay prize is won. The stop order that enables is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. As a result, in the image display device 63, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Further, this time, the special display unit 67 does not execute the notification regarding the winning combination.

According to the above configuration, even if the image display device 63 notifies that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, if the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, the notification is executed by the special display unit 67. Not done. As a result, the notification is executed in the special display unit 67 only when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63, and the role of the special display unit 67 is clarified. Is possible.

<Other Embodiments>
It should be noted that the description is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the following configuration of another embodiment may be applied individually to the configuration of the above embodiment, or may be applied in combination. Further, the configurations of the above embodiments may be applied in combination with each other, or the configurations of the following different embodiments may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations in which the configurations of the above embodiments are combined with each other. Good.

(1) In each of the above embodiments, only one main ROM 73 is provided, and a specific control program, specific control data, non-specific control program, and non-specific control program are provided for the one main ROM 73. Instead of this, a plurality of (for example, two) main side ROMs 73 are connected to the main side MPU 72 via a bus, and a part of them (for example, 1) is connected. The main ROM 73 (for example) stores the program for specific control and the data for specific control, and the main ROM 73 (for example, one) different from the main ROM 73 stores the program for non-specific control and the data for non-specific control. It may be configured. In this case, when checking only one of the specific control program and the specific control data and the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data, only the corresponding main ROM 73 is taken out. It becomes possible to check. In addition, when only one of the specific control program and the specific control data and the non-specific control program and the non-specific control data are used in common among a plurality of models, it corresponds to the case. It is possible to use the main ROM 73 in common.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, when executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control, after prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is specified in the main RAM 74. The configuration is such that the data is saved in the control stack area 74b. Instead, the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is executed after the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the specific control stack area 74b. It may be a prohibited configuration.

(3) In each of the above embodiments, when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is terminated, the data saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72, and then the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 6). The configuration is such that the execution of 9) is permitted, but instead of this, the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control after the execution of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is permitted is returned to the register of the main MPU 72. It may be configured to be made to.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, a stack area 74d for non-specific control is provided, and when the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is terminated, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is the stack for non-specific control. When the data saved in the area 74d and the processing corresponding to the non-specific control is executed, the data saved in the stack area 74d for the non-specific control is returned to the register of the main MPU 72, but for the non-specific control. The data stored in the register of the main MPU 72 is saved when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is terminated because the stack area 74d of the above is not provided and the process corresponding to the non-specific control is executed. It may be configured to be erased without any problem. In this case, when the process corresponding to the non-specific control is terminated and the process corresponding to the specific control is started, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is once erased and then saved in the stack area 74b for the specific control. The data may be returned to the register of the main MPU 72. This makes it possible to prevent the process corresponding to the specific control from being restarted in a state where unnecessary data remains in the register of the main MPU 72 when the process corresponding to the specific control is executed. It becomes.

(5) In the start waiting process (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment, the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process may be set to have a continuous processing order. Even in this case, when the first non-specific control process is completed, the data saved in the stack area 74b for specific control when the first non-specific control process is started is stored in the register of the main MPU 72. When the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) is temporarily permitted to be executed while returning, and then the second non-specific control processing is started, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control. At the same time, the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) may be prohibited. As a result, even if the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process are set to have a continuous processing order, the first non-specific control process and the second non-specific control process are set. It is possible to secure an opportunity for timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) to be executed between the processing and the processing.

(6) When executing the process corresponding to the non-specific control, instead of the configuration in which the execution of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is prohibited, the timer interrupt process is performed even during the execution of the process corresponding to the non-specific control. The configuration may be such that the interrupt shown in FIG. 9 can occur. In this case, after the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) ends, the processing corresponding to the non-specific control that was being executed is restarted. Therefore, at the start of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9), the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control, and the non-specific control is performed when the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) ends. The data saved in the stack area 74d for use is restored to the register of the main MPU 72.

In this configuration, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is executed by interrupting both the process corresponding to the specific control and the process corresponding to the non-specific control. Therefore, at the start of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9), it is specified whether the processing currently being executed is the processing corresponding to the specific control or the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, and the processing corresponding to the specific control is performed. If there is, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control, and if the processing corresponds to the non-specific control, the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74d for non-specific control. Evacuate. Then, when the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is terminated, it is specified whether the target for which data is saved at the start is the stack area 74b for specific control or the stack area 74d for non-specific control. , The configuration is such that data is returned from the specified stack areas 74b and 74d to the register of the main MPU 72.

(7) Processing for prohibiting execution of timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) when executing processing corresponding to non-specific control (corresponding to step S1501), data of all registers of the main MPU 72 for specific control Processing to save to the stack area 74b (corresponding to step S1502), processing to save the value of the stack point corresponding to the stack area 74b for specific control in the work area 74c for non-specific control (corresponding to step S1503), non- A process of reading the value of the stack pointer for specific control from the work area 74c for non-specific control (corresponding to step S1504), and a process of returning data from the stack area 74d for non-specific control to the register of the main MPU 72 (step S1505). (Corresponding to), the process of saving the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 to the stack area 74d for non-specific control (corresponding to step S1513), and the value of the stack pointer corresponding to the stack area 74d for non-specific control is not specified. Processing to save in the work area 74c for control (corresponding to step S1514), processing to read the value of the stack pointer for specific control from the work area 74c for non-specific control (corresponding to step S1515), stack area for specific control The process of returning data from 74b to the register of the main MPU 72 (corresponding to step S1516) and the process of permitting execution of the timer interrupt process (corresponding to step S1517) are all programs for specific control. And it may be configured to be executed by using the data for specific control.

(8) Instead of a configuration in which the work area 74a for specific control and the work area 74c for non-specific control are clearly distinguished in the main RAM 74, a process corresponding to specific control and a process corresponding to non-specific control Regardless of which of the above is executed, the common work area of the main RAM 74 may be used. This makes it possible to increase the degree of freedom when using the area of the main RAM 74.

(9) In each of the above embodiments, the stack pointer information when the data of all the registers of the main MPU 72 is saved in the stack area 74b for specific control is stored in the work area 74c for non-specific control. Instead of this, the stack pointer information may be stored in the work area 74a for specific control.

(10) Occurrence of fraudulent acts different from the fraudulent acts monitored in the first non-specific control process, the second non-specific control process, and the third non-specific control process as the processes corresponding to the non-specific control. It may be configured in which a process for monitoring is set. Further, as the processing corresponding to the non-specific control, in addition to or instead of the processing for monitoring the occurrence of fraudulent acts such as the first non-specific control processing, the second non-specific control processing, and the third non-specific control processing. A process different from the process for monitoring the occurrence of fraudulent activity may be set. For example, a process for externally outputting test information used when performing an operation test of the slot machine 10 may be set as a process corresponding to non-specific control.

(11) When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63, or when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but the branch timing of the lottery mode is notified. However, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the display is performed in the special display unit 67, and the display may be performed in the special display unit 67 in other cases. For example, even in a situation where the image display device 63 does not execute the notification of the stop order and the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, a predetermined corresponding combination in which a predetermined prize is generated when the predetermined stop order is obtained. In the case of winning, the special display unit 67 may be configured to perform the corresponding notification. Further, for example, when the image display device 63 does not execute the notification of the stop order but the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed, the special display unit 67 performs the notification corresponding to the stop order. May be good. However, if the special display unit 67 is notified in such a manner that the player can clearly specify the stop order even though the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, for example, any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 If the crab is won, the bell prize will be established regardless of whether or not it is in the AT state. Therefore, when the special display unit 67 makes a notification in such a situation, it is preferable that the notification is performed in a manner in which it is difficult to specify the stop order.

(12) When the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination is executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the corresponding notification may be performed by the special display unit 67. Good. For example, before the rotation of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is completed, an image such as a character or a character is displayed on the image display device 63 in a display color corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination in the game. In the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the role of the game at the timing before the image is displayed, the timing at the same time as the display timing of the image, or the timing after the image is displayed. The display corresponding to the display color may be executed on the special display unit 67. More specifically, when an image such as a blue character or character is displayed on the image display device 63 when the normal replay combination is won, the corresponding blue corresponding display is displayed on the special display unit 67. When the first watermelon combination or the second watermelon combination is won and an image such as a green character or character is displayed on the image display device 63, the corresponding green corresponding display is displayed. A configuration is conceivable in which the special display unit 67 is used. As a result, when the display color corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination is notified by the image display device 63, the corresponding display is performed by the special display unit 67. The configuration may be applied to a slot machine in which the winning combination does not change according to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is controlled by the MPU 82 on the production side. It may be applied to a slot machine that is not notified based on.

(13) Regardless of the result of the lottery process of the winning combination, some display may be performed on the special display unit 67 in each game. In this case, the special display unit 67 may notify the result of the combination lottery process, but by checking the special display unit 67, the result of the combination lottery process can be clearly grasped by the player. Therefore, it is preferable that the notification is performed in a manner in which it is difficult to specify the result of the lottery process for the winning combination.

(14) When the image display device 63 notifies the stop order, the special display unit 67 performs the notification corresponding to the stop order, but the image display device 63 does not notify the stop order. May be configured such that the special display unit 67 displays a display that makes it impossible to specify the result of the lottery process of the winning combination. For example, when the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, the display content of the special display unit 67 may be determined by lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result may be performed in the special display unit 67. .. As a result, when the image display device 63 notifies the stop order, the special display unit 67 performs the notification corresponding to the stop order, but when the stop order is not notified, it is special. It is possible to make the display content of the display unit 67 irregular. In this case, the function of the special display unit 67 becomes difficult for the player to understand, and it is possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display unit 67.

(15) When the image display device 63 notifies the stop order and the lottery mode branch timing is notified, the corresponding notification is performed on the special display unit 67. In other cases, the special display unit 67 may display a display that makes it impossible to specify the result of the lottery process for the winning combination. For example, when the image display device 63 does not notify the stop order and notify that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, the display content of the special display unit 67 is determined by lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. May be configured in the special display unit 67.

(16) When the operating power is supplied to the main MPU 72, some display may be always performed on the special display unit 67. For example, in the case where the image display device 63 notifies the stop order and the game in which the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, the corresponding notification is performed in the special display unit 67, and in other cases. The special display unit 67 may display a standby display indicating that the device is on standby. As a result, a special display is made to confirm whether or not any abnormality has occurred in the electrical path between the main MPU 72 and the special display unit 67, and whether or not a failure has occurred in the special display unit 67. This can be done only by visually observing the portion 67.

(17) The period in which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63 is included in the period in which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed in the special display unit 67, but the configuration is limited to this. At least a part of the period during which the stop order notification is executed on the image display device 63 is not included in the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed on the special display unit 67. May be. For example, although the stop order notification is started in the image display device 63 after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, the stop order notification is being executed in the image display device 63. The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 may be terminated, and the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is completed. It may be configured, and after the stop order notification is started in the image display device 63, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, and special after the timing when the stop order notification is completed in the image display device 63. The notification corresponding to the stop order in the display unit 67 may be terminated, and after the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, and the image display device In 63, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 may be terminated at a timing before the notification of the stop order is completed. The player's attention to the special display unit 67 by making the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed on the special display unit 67 shorter than the period during which the notification of the stop order is executed on the image display device 63. It is possible to reduce the degree.

(18) The special display unit 67 may be provided in the display unit for notifying other information such as the credit display unit 65 or the grant number display unit 66. For example, the target display unit, which is one of the credit display unit 65 and the grant number display unit 66, divides the outer edge of the target display unit, and the notification light emission for notifying the information of the notification target of the target display unit. In the configuration including the unit, the special display unit 67 may be arranged at a position adjacent to the notification light emitting unit in the area partitioned by the partition frame portion of the target display unit. In this case, it is possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display unit 67.

(19) The special display unit 67 is set with the same number of unit display units as the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R that affect the winning result, and the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the stop order in each unit display unit. It may be configured to execute the corresponding display. In this case, the special display unit 67 also executes the notification that enables the player to clearly grasp the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R as in the image display device 63.

(20) A role that enables the generation of the 1st RT replay prize, a role that enables the generation of the 2nd RT replay prize, a role that enables the generation of the 1st fall replay prize, and a role that enables the generation of the 2nd fall replay prize. For at least one winning combination, at least one of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R does not have a replay winning order that triggers a transition to the corresponding lottery mode when the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order. The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may be configured to generate a replay prize that triggers a transition to the lottery mode corresponding to the case where the stop operation timing with respect to the rotation position becomes a predetermined operation timing. In this case, if it is possible to generate a replay prize that triggers a transition for that role, or if it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the replay prize, the player can recognize the stop operation timing in the image display device 63. At the same time, the special display unit 67 will perform the notification corresponding to the notification content.

(21) The device for executing the notification of the stop mode under the control of the effect side MPU 82 is not limited to the image display device 63, and notifies the stop mode in place of or in addition to the image display device 63. The dedicated light emitting unit for the purpose may be controlled by the effect side MPU 82 to execute the notification of the stop mode, or the speaker 62 may be controlled by the effect side MPU 82 to execute the notification of the stop mode. May be good.

(22) It is not essential that the main MPU 72 determines whether or not to execute the notification of the stop mode, and each of the main MPU 72 and the directing MPU 82 determines whether or not to execute the notification of the stop mode. The configuration may be such that the production side MPU 82 determines whether or not to execute the notification of the stop mode. However, in the case of a configuration in which the determination of whether or not to execute the notification of the stop mode is performed by the effect side MPU 82, the information of the determination result needs to be transmitted from the effect side MPU 82 to the main side MPU 72.

(23) If the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in a stop order different from the stop order corresponding to the establishment of the bell prize when the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won, the medal will be paid out. The configuration may not occur.

(24) The main line ML is not limited to a bent line, and may be a straight line. Further, even if the combination of the same symbols is stopped in the sublines SL1 to SL5, the winning may not be established. In this case, the only situation in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and the winning is established is the situation in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped in the main line ML. Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the number of effective lines is only one of the main line ML, and the configuration may be such that the number of effective lines is two, three, or four or more. In this case, the number of effective lines may increase as the number of bet game media increases, or the maximum number of effective lines may be set regardless of the number of bet game media.

(25) The display content on the special display unit 67 has a one-to-one correspondence with the content of the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the production side MPU 82. There are a plurality of types of display contents on the special display unit 67 for one type of notification content corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination executed by the image display device 63 or the like. It may be a set configuration.

For example, when the image display device 63 notifies the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the special display unit 67 displays a one-to-one correspondence with the type of winning combination in the game. It may be configured as a reel. In this case, even if the same stop order is notified by the image display device 63, the display content on the special display unit 67 will differ depending on the type of winning combination in the game.

Further, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified by the image display device 63, one display content selected by lottery is selected from a plurality of types of display contents corresponding to the notification contents of the stop order. , The selected display content may be displayed on the special display unit 67. For example, when the image display device 63 executes a notification indicating that the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, the special display unit. In 67, any one of "3", "L" and "H" may be determined and displayed by lottery. Even in this case, even if the same stop order is notified by the image display device 63, the display contents on the special display unit 67 may be different.

According to each of the above configurations, it becomes difficult for the player to understand the content notified on the special display unit 67. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the content of the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the image display device 63 determines. Display contents that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when the notification of is executed, and display contents that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when a notification different from the predetermined notification is executed on the image display device 63. It is preferable that the configuration is completely different from that of.

(26) In the special display unit 67, the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the winning combination may be executed. In this case, the display content on the special display unit 67 may have a one-to-one correspondence with the result of the lottery process of the winning combination. Further, instead of the configuration, a configuration in which a plurality of types of display contents on the special display unit 67 are set for each result of the winning combination lottery process may be set. For example, when IV = 11, in which the BB combination is set, is won, any one of "L", "H", and "F" is determined and displayed by lottery in the special display unit 67, and the first When IV = 7, in which the watermelon combination and the second watermelon combination are set, is won, one of "1", "5", and "8" is determined and displayed by lottery on the special display unit 67. , When IV = 8 in which the bell replay combination is set is won, either "2" or "4" may be determined and displayed by lottery in the special display unit 67. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the result of the lottery process of the combination even if the special display unit 67 is confirmed while the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is performed on the special display unit 67. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the result of the lottery process of the combination, the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when the result of the lottery process of the combination is a predetermined result, and the display content of the combination. When the result of the lottery process is different from the predetermined result, it is preferable that the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 is completely different. In this case, the types of display contents of the special display unit 67 set for one result of the lottery process of the combination may be the same number regardless of the result of the lottery process of any combination. The number may be different depending on the result of the lottery process.

The configuration may be applied to a slot machine in which the winning combination does not change according to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is controlled by the MPU 82 on the production side. It may be applied to a slot machine that is not notified based on. For example, the configuration may be applied to a configuration in which notification corresponding to the type of winning combination is executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect side MPU 82.

(27) When the special display unit 67 is configured to execute the display corresponding to the result of the combination lottery processing, the combination lottery on the special display unit 67 is performed after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. The display corresponding to the result of the process may be started. In this case, even if the special display unit 67 is confirmed in a situation where the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, it is possible to prevent the result of the lottery processing of the winning combination in the game from being specified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination lottery process on the special display unit 67 is performed after the combination lottery process is executed and before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. The display corresponding to the result may be started.

(28) The type of information transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the directing MPU 82 is not limited to that in each of the above embodiments. For example, when a prize corresponding to the grant of the game medium is established, the prize is awarded by the prize. Information on the number of game media to be played may be transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the production side MPU 82. In this case, the information on the number of game media given by winning the prize can be notified by the image display device 63 or the like. Further, even if all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, when the rotation of some reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped or stopped, the corresponding information is provided on the main side. It may be configured to be transmitted from the MPU 72 to the production side MPU 82. In this case, the image display device 63 or the like can perform an effect corresponding to the rotation status of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

(29) A backlight for illuminating a symbol visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R from the back side may be provided on the back side of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In this case, when the winning is established, the back light is used to illuminate the symbol from the back side, so that the player can easily recognize that the winning has been established. In the configuration, the first bell role, the second bell role, the first watermelon role, the second watermelon role, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role and the BB role, etc. When the corresponding prize is established, the same symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the main line ML, but in the configuration where the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the sub lines SL1 to SL5, it is displayed on the sub lines SL1 to SL5. If the entire combination of the same symbols displayed as stopped is illuminated with a backlight, the player may misunderstand that the sublines SL1 to SL5 are the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of such a misidentification, if a prize is established on the main line ML in a situation where the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed on any of the sublines SL1 to SL5, the same symbols are used. Although it is not a combination of the above, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the main line ML may be illuminated with a backlight. Further, in addition to or in place of the configuration, at least one symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position where the sub-lines SL1 to SL5 and the main line ML that are stopped and displayed in the same combination of symbols is backed up. It may be configured to be illuminated by a light. In addition to or in place of these configurations, some symbols that are stopped and displayed on the sub-line and some symbols that are stopped and displayed on the sub-line while preventing the same combination of symbols from illuminating the entire sub-line that is stopped and displayed. May be configured to illuminate a symbol that is stopped and displayed at a different position with a backlight.

(30) The image display device 63 may be configured to notify the type of winning combination after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped. In the configuration, the first bell role, the second bell role, the first watermelon role, the second watermelon role, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role and the BB role, etc. When the corresponding prize is established, the same symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the main line ML, but in the configuration where the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the sub lines SL1 to SL5, it is displayed on the sub lines SL1 to SL5. If the entire combination of the same symbols displayed as stopped is displayed on the image display device 63, the player may misunderstand that the sublines SL1 to SL5 are the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of such misidentification, at least one stop display is performed at a position where the sub lines SL1 to SL5 in which the same symbol combination is stop display and the main line ML intersect. The design may be displayed on the image display device 63. Further, while clearly indicating the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the main line ML on the image display device 63, the same symbol combination stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 or the symbol corresponding to the same symbol combination. May be displayed on the image display device 63. Further, although the combination of the same symbols stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 is not displayed as it is on the image display device 63, one symbol constituting the same combination of symbols is displayed on the image display device 63. It may be configured to be used. In this case, the symbol is temporarily displayed at a timing prior to the timing at which the rotation of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped, and the display is continued even after the rotation of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. It may be configured, and after the symbol is once displayed at a timing before the timing at which the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped, the display is performed after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. May be configured to erase.

(31) In the above embodiment, the privilege of paying out the medal when the small winning combination is established is given, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the player is given some privilege. All you need is. For example, a prize other than a medal may be paid out when a small winning combination is established. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages medals owned by a player by credit, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting a privilege.

(32) The present invention may be applied to a so-called B type slot machine, and a C type, an A type and a C type composite type, a B type and a C type composite type, and an RT game, a CT game, or an AT may be applied. The invention may be applied to any slot machine, such as a type with a game.

(33) The design of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is not limited to a picture, a number, a character, etc., but may be a geometric line, a figure, or the like. Further, the design can be composed of light, color, or the like, the design can be composed of a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be composed even if these are combined. That is, the design may have a function as information having distinctiveness.

(34) In each of the above embodiments, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a game is played by using a game ball as a game medium, and the slot machine and the pachinko machine may be applied. It may be applied to a gaming machine in a form fused with the machine.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) that displays a variable pattern, and
A start operating means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of a pattern in the pattern display means, and
A combination lottery means (a function of executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and
The stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means, and the stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44).
The pattern variation display is started based on the operation of the start operation means and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the pattern variation display is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. A picture display control means (a function of executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) that controls the display means, and
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function to execute the medal payout process and the corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72),
In a game machine equipped with
The corresponding execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the lottery process of the combination, and based on the stop operation mode of the variation display of the pattern becoming the predetermined mode, the predetermined response execution means executes the corresponding control. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processes of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72).
The game machine
A first control means (main side MPU 72) having the combination lottery means,
The first notification means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means, and
A second control means (directing side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means (image display device 63) so that the notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means.
With
The first control means corresponds to one of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined corresponding combination when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Is provided with a first notification control means (a function of executing the processes of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306 and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) that controls the first notification means so that
The second control means is the side to be the target of the first notification among the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. A game characterized in that it includes a second notification control means (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the embodiment is executed. Machine.

According to the feature A1, when a predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode is executed, and the notification is executed. The player who confirmed the above can set the stop operation mode to a predetermined mode or not to set the predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination. It becomes. In this configuration, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won, the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, so that the player's attention to the second notification can be increased. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means becomes high in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means It is assumed that an act of fraudulently trying to obtain a profit is assumed while making the second notification fraudulently performed by the second notification means by performing fraud. In this case, it is assumed that it becomes difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the fraudulent act is being performed due to the execution of the second notification by the second notification means.

On the other hand, not only the second notification means is performed by the second notification means controlled by the second control means, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification means directly controlled by the first control means. Will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed by the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether or not it is present.

From the above, it is possible to preferably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode.

In addition, in the configuration of the above-mentioned feature A1,
"The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for variablely displaying a pattern.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area.
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means.
The predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas is stopped in the order corresponding to the predetermined correspondence. "
May be applied.

Feature A2. When the predetermined corresponding combination is not won in the lottery process of the combination, the first notification control means prevents the first notification means from executing the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to the feature A1.

According to the feature A2, when the predetermined corresponding combination is not won, the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is not executed by the first notification means, so that the role of the first notification means is clarified. It becomes possible to do.

Feature A3. The first notification control means is characterized in that when the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the first notification is executed by the first notification means A1 or A2. The game machine described in.

According to the feature A3, when the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the first notification is executed by the first notification means, so that the second notification is executed by the second notification means. It is possible to confirm whether or not the notification is legitimate every time the second notification is executed.

Feature A4. In the first notification control means, the player grasps the content of the stop operation mode in which the first notification in the first notification means is the notification target rather than the second notification in the second notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, which is characterized in that the mode is difficult to handle.

According to the feature A4, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the second notifying means in the configuration in which both the first notifying means and the second notifying means are provided. As a result, even if the notification mode in the first notification means is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel a sense of discomfort.

Feature A5. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein the display range of the first notification means is narrower than the display range of the second notification means.

According to the feature A5, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the second notifying means in the configuration in which both the first notifying means and the second notifying means are provided. As a result, even if the notification mode in the first notification means is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel a sense of discomfort.

Feature A6. The first control means transmits predetermined information that enables the second notification means to execute the second notification (step S1205, step S1209, step S1214, step S1307 and step S1307 in the main MPU 72). It has a function to execute the processing of S1313).
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein the predetermined information does not include the result of the lottery processing of the winning combination itself.

According to the feature A6, even if the communication path between the first control means and the second control means is illegally accessed and the predetermined information is illegally acquired, the result of the lottery process of the winning combination will be grasped from the predetermined information. It is possible to make it impossible. As a result, it is possible to substantially invalidate the fraudulent activity by acquiring the predetermined information.

Feature A7. The first control means
When the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, it is determined whether or not to execute the notification corresponding to one of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined corresponding mode. Determining means (functions of executing the processes of steps S1201 to S1203, steps S1206 to S1207, steps S120 to step S1212, steps S1304 to step S1305, and steps S131 to S1311 in the main MPU 72).
A transmission means (a function of executing the processes of step S1205, step S1209, step S1214, step S1307, and step S1313 in the main MPU 72) that transmits predetermined information when it is determined by the determination means to execute the notification.
With
The first notification control means controls the first notification means so that the first notification is executed based on the determination that the determination means executes the notification.
The second notification control means has features A1 to A6 that control the second notification means so that the second notification is executed based on the transmission means transmitting the predetermined information. The gaming machine according to any one of.

According to the feature A7, the determination of whether or not to execute the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means is collectively executed in the first control means. As a result, it is possible to execute the first notification when the second notification is executed without performing bidirectional communication between the first control means and the second control means. ..

Feature A8. There are a plurality of types of the predetermined corresponding combinations, with different contents of the predetermined mode for executing the corresponding control.
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, wherein the first notification control means is such that the first notification is executed in a mode corresponding to the type of the predetermined corresponding combination.

According to the feature A8, even if there are a plurality of types of predetermined response combinations, the notification content corresponding to the current game round can be grasped by confirming the content of the first notification in the first notification means. Is possible.

Feature A9. The first notification control means enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In a situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is not executed by the first notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8.

According to the feature A9, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode is executed in the first notification means even though the notification is not executed in the second notification means. It is possible to prevent it from being stowed.

Feature A10. The second notification control means executes notification so that the player can recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. It is provided with a means for controlling the second notification means (a function of executing the process of step S1405 in the effect side MPU 82) so that the special notification is executed although the notification is prevented.
The first notification control means does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed by the second notification means when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, characterized in that the notification that makes the player recognizable in such an mode is not executed by the first notification means.

According to the feature A10, the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode are not executed, but the special notification is executed in the second notification means. It is possible to prevent the first notification means from executing the notification that allows the player to recognize the mode for preventing the predetermined mode.

Feature A11. When the first notification control means wins the predetermined corresponding combination in the lottery process of the combination and the special notification is executed by the second notification means, the notification corresponding to the situation is executed. The gaming machine according to feature A10, characterized in that the first notification means is controlled so as to be such.

According to the feature A11, even when the special notification is executed in the second notification means, it is possible to confirm whether or not the special notification is legitimate by checking the first notification means. Become.

Feature A12. When both the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means are executed, the first notification means is performed at a timing after the timing at which the first notification is started. 2. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A11, wherein the second notification is started in the notification means.

According to the feature A12, it is possible to confirm whether or not the second notification is legitimate by confirming the first notification means at the timing when the second notification is started in the second notification means. Become.

Feature A13. When the variable display of the pattern is started, a means for invalidating the stop operation of the variable display of the pattern for a predetermined period from the start timing is provided.
In the first notification control means, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the first notification is started by the first notification means at a predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses. So
In the second notification control means, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the second notification is performed at a timing after the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses. The gaming machine according to feature A12, characterized in that it is started by the second notification means.

According to the feature A13, even if the second notification is started after the timing when the first notification is started, it is possible to start the second notification during the invalid period of the stop operation. , It becomes possible to make the player recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is activated.

Feature A14. When both the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A13, wherein the first notification is terminated in the notification means.

According to the feature A14, since the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, it is possible to increase the chances of confirming whether or not the second notification is legitimate. Become.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features A1 to A14, one or more of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, the features D1 to D11, the features E1 to E3, and the features F1 to F2. May be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) that displays a variable pattern, and
A start operating means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of a pattern in the pattern display means, and
A combination lottery means (a function of executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and
The stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means, and the stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44).
The pattern variation display is started based on the operation of the start operation means and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the pattern variation display is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. A picture display control means (a function of executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) that controls the display means, and
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function to execute the medal payout process and the corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72),
In a game machine equipped with
The corresponding execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the lottery process of the combination, and based on the stop operation mode of the variation display of the pattern becoming the predetermined mode, the predetermined response execution means executes the corresponding control. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processes of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72).
The game machine
A first control means (main side MPU 72) having the combination lottery means,
The first notification means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means, and
A second control means (directing side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means (image display device 63) so that the notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means.
With
The first control means corresponds to one of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined corresponding combination when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Is provided with a first notification control means (a function of executing the processes of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306 and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) that controls the first notification means so that
The second control means is the side to be the target of the first notification among the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. It is provided with a second notification control means (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the embodiment is executed.
When both the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means are executed, the first notification means is performed at a timing after the timing at which the first notification is started. 2 A gaming machine characterized in that the second notification is started in the notification means.

According to the feature B1, when a predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode is executed, and the notification is executed. The player who confirmed the above can set the stop operation mode to a predetermined mode or not to set the predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination. It becomes. In this configuration, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won, the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, so that the player's attention to the second notification can be increased. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means becomes high in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means It is assumed that an act of fraudulently trying to obtain a profit is assumed while making the second notification fraudulently performed by the second notification means by performing fraud. In this case, it is assumed that it becomes difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the fraudulent act is being performed due to the execution of the second notification by the second notification means.

On the other hand, not only the second notification means is performed by the second notification means controlled by the second control means, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification means directly controlled by the first control means. Will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed by the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether or not it is present.

In addition, the second notification means starts the second notification at a timing after the timing when the first notification is started in the first notification means. As a result, by confirming the first notification means at the timing when the second notification is started in the second notification means, it is possible to confirm whether or not the second notification is legitimate.

From the above, it is possible to preferably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode.

Feature B2. When the variable display of the pattern is started, a means for invalidating the stop operation of the variable display of the pattern for a predetermined period from the start timing is provided.
In the first notification control means, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the first notification is started by the first notification means at a predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses. So
In the second notification control means, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the second notification is performed at a timing after the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses. The gaming machine according to feature B1, characterized in that it is started by the second notification means.

According to the feature B2, even if the second notification is started after the timing when the first notification is started, it is possible to start the second notification during the invalid period of the stop operation. , It becomes possible to make the player recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is activated.

Feature B3. When both the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification means. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or B2, wherein the first notification is terminated in the notification means.

According to feature B3, since the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, it is possible to increase the chances of confirming whether or not the second notification is legitimate. Become.

Feature B4. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) that displays a variable pattern, and
A start operating means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of a pattern in the pattern display means, and
A combination lottery means (a function of executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and
The stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means, and the stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44).
The pattern variation display is started based on the operation of the start operation means and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the pattern variation display is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. A picture display control means (a function of executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) that controls the display means, and
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function to execute the medal payout process and the corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72),
In a game machine equipped with
The corresponding execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the lottery process of the combination, and based on the stop operation mode of the variation display of the pattern becoming the predetermined mode, the predetermined response execution means executes the corresponding control. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processes of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72).
The game machine
A first control means (main side MPU 72) having the combination lottery means,
The first notification means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means, and
A second control means (directing side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means (image display device 63) so that the notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means.
With
The first control means corresponds to one of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined corresponding combination when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Is provided with a first notification control means (a function of executing the processes of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306 and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) that controls the first notification means so that
The second control means is the side to be the target of the first notification among the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. It is provided with a second notification control means (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the embodiment is executed.
When both the first notification in the first notification means and the second notification in the second notification means are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification means. A gaming machine characterized in that the first notification is completed in the notification means.

According to the feature B4, when a predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode is executed, and the notification is executed. The player who confirmed the above can set the stop operation mode to a predetermined mode or not to set the predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination. It becomes. In this configuration, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won, the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, so that the player's attention to the second notification can be increased. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means becomes high in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means It is assumed that an act of fraudulently trying to obtain a profit is assumed while making the second notification fraudulently performed by the second notification means by performing fraud. In this case, it is assumed that it becomes difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the fraudulent act is being performed due to the execution of the second notification by the second notification means.

On the other hand, not only the second notification means is performed by the second notification means controlled by the second control means, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification means directly controlled by the first control means. Will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed by the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether or not it is present.

In addition, the first notification means ends at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification means. As a result, since the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, it is possible to increase the chances of confirming whether or not the second notification is legitimate.

From the above, it is possible to preferably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode.

In the configuration of the above features B1 or B4,
"The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for variablely displaying a pattern.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area.
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means.
The predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas is stopped in the order corresponding to the predetermined correspondence. "
May be applied.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features B1 to B4, any one or a plurality of features A1 to A14, features B1 to B4, features C1 to C3, features D1 to D11, features E1 to E3, and features F1 to F2 are configured. May be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) that displays a variable pattern, and
A start operating means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of a pattern in the pattern display means, and
A combination lottery means (a function of executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and
The stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means, and the stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44).
The pattern variation display is started based on the operation of the start operation means and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the pattern variation display is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. A picture display control means (a function of executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) that controls the display means, and
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function to execute the medal payout process and the corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72),
In a game machine equipped with
The corresponding execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the lottery process of the combination, and based on the stop operation mode of the variation display of the pattern becoming the predetermined mode, the predetermined response execution means executes the corresponding control. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processes of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72).
The game machine
A first control means (main side MPU 72) having the combination lottery means,
The first notification means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means, and
A second control means (directing side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means (image display device 63) so that the notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means.
With
The first control means corresponds to one of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined corresponding combination when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Is provided with a first notification control means (a function of executing the processes of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306 and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) that controls the first notification means so that
The second control means is the side to be the target of the first notification among the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. It is provided with a second notification control means (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the embodiment is executed.
The first notification control means enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In a situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is not executed by the first notification means. A game machine characterized by being.

According to the feature C1, when a predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode is executed, and the notification is executed. The player who confirmed the above can set the stop operation mode to a predetermined mode or not to set the predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination. It becomes. In this configuration, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won, the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, so that the player's attention to the second notification can be increased. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means becomes high in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means It is assumed that an act of fraudulently trying to obtain a profit is assumed while making the second notification fraudulently performed by the second notification means by performing fraud. In this case, it is assumed that it becomes difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the fraudulent act is being performed due to the execution of the second notification by the second notification means.

On the other hand, not only the second notification means is performed by the second notification means controlled by the second control means, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification means directly controlled by the first control means. Will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed by the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether or not it is present.

In addition, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode is not executed in the first notification means even though the notification is not executed in the second notification means. It becomes possible to do.

From the above, it is possible to preferably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode.

Feature C2. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) that displays a variable pattern, and
A start operating means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of a pattern in the pattern display means, and
A combination lottery means (a function of executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and
The stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means, and the stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44).
The pattern variation display is started based on the operation of the start operation means and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the pattern variation display is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. A picture display control means (a function of executing reel control processing in the main MPU 72) that controls the display means, and
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function to execute the medal payout process and the corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72),
In a game machine equipped with
The corresponding execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the lottery process of the combination, and based on the stop operation mode of the variation display of the pattern becoming the predetermined mode, the predetermined response execution means executes the corresponding control. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processes of step S804, step S909, step S910, step S1012, step S1106, step S1107, step S1110 and step S1111 in the main MPU 72).
The game machine
A first control means (main side MPU 72) having the combination lottery means,
The first notification means (special display unit 67) controlled by the first control means, and
A second control means (directing side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means (image display device 63) so that the notification is executed based on the information transmitted by the first control means.
With
The first control means corresponds to one of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined corresponding combination when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Is provided with a first notification control means (a function of executing the processes of step S1204, step S1208, step S1213, step S1306 and step S1312 in the main MPU 72) that controls the first notification means so that
The second control means is the side to be the target of the first notification among the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. It is provided with a second notification control means (a function of executing the process of step S1402 in the effect side MPU 82) that controls the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the embodiment is executed.
The second notification control means executes notification so that the player can recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. It is provided with a means for controlling the second notification means (a function of executing the process of step S1405 in the effect side MPU 82) so that the special notification is executed although the notification is prevented.
The first notification control means does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed by the second notification means when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. A gaming machine, characterized in that the first notification means does not execute notification that allows the player to recognize the mode for making the above.

According to the feature C2, when a predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode is executed, and the notification is executed. The player who confirmed the above can set the stop operation mode to a predetermined mode or not to set the predetermined mode, and can execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination or not execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding combination. It becomes. In this configuration, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won, the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, so that the player's attention to the second notification can be increased. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means becomes high in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means It is assumed that an act of fraudulently trying to obtain a profit is assumed while making the second notification fraudulently performed by the second notification means by performing fraud. In this case, it is assumed that it becomes difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the fraudulent act is being performed due to the execution of the second notification by the second notification means.

On the other hand, not only the second notification means is performed by the second notification means controlled by the second control means, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification means directly controlled by the first control means. Will be. As a result, when the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is also executed by the first notification means. It is possible to confirm whether or not it is present.

In addition, in a situation where the notification that the player can recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode is not executed, but the special notification is executed by the second notification means, the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode are not obtained. It is possible to prevent the first notification means from executing the notification so that the player can recognize the mode for making the above.

From the above, it is possible to preferably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode.

In the configuration of the above features C1 or C2,
"The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for variablely displaying a pattern.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area.
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means.
The predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from becoming the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas is stopped in the order corresponding to the predetermined correspondence. "
May be applied.

Feature C3. When the first notification control means wins the predetermined corresponding combination in the lottery process of the combination and the special notification is executed by the second notification means, the notification corresponding to the situation is executed. The gaming machine according to feature C2, characterized in that the first notification means is controlled so as to be such.

According to the feature C3, even when the special notification is executed in the second notification means, it is possible to confirm whether or not the special notification is legitimate by checking the first notification means. Become.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features C1 to C3, any one or a plurality of features A1 to A14, features B1 to B4, features C1 to C3, features D1 to D11, features E1 to E3, and features F1 to F2 are configured. May be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature A group, the feature B group, and the feature C group, the following problems can be solved.

As a kind of game machine, a slot machine, a game machine capable of playing a game similar to a slot machine by using a game ball instead of a medal as a game medium, and the like are known. It is known that these game machines perform an internal lottery based on the fact that a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a privilege is given to the player according to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it is common that the player is made to predict or recognize the result of the internal lottery.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when a start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, a winning combination lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination.

In the gaming machine in which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation for the stop button as described above, it is notified that the reel stop mode is set to a predetermined mode, and the reel stop operation is performed according to the notification. The configuration in which the corresponding control is performed is known. For example, there is known a configuration in which a reel stop order is notified, a predetermined prize is established by stopping the reels in an order according to the notified stop order, and medals corresponding to the predetermined prize are paid out. There is. In addition, the stop order of the reels is notified, and by stopping the reels in the order according to the notified stop order, a predetermined winning is established, and a transition of the gaming state corresponding to the predetermined winning occurs. Are known. Notification of such a stop mode is performed by executing notification control by another control means that has received information from the control means that executes the lottery process of the above-mentioned combination.

Here, in a game machine such as the above example, it is necessary to preferably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A specific process (start wait process, reel control process) set so that a plurality of types of processes are in a predetermined execution order is executed, and information is temporarily stored in an internal storage means (register of the main MPU 72) when the process is executed. Equipped with a control means (main side MPU72) to be stored in
The control means
Among the plurality of types of processes, the first predetermined process executing means (steps S401 to S411, steps S413 to S415, steps S601 and steps S603 to S614 on the main MPU 72) for executing the first predetermined process is executed. Function to do) and
A second predetermined process executing means for executing a second predetermined process among the plurality of types of processes (in the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, the first non-specific control in the main MPU 72). Processing, function to execute second non-specific processing and third non-specific control processing, call processing of non-specific control in the fourth embodiment, first non-specific control processing, second non-specific processing and third non-specific processing Function to execute specific control processing) and
When starting the first predetermined process, the second predetermined process is started or started without saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the save storage means (stack area 74b for specific control). After that, the evacuation execution means for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the evacuation storage means (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of step S1502, step S1602, and step S1702 in the main MPU 72). , A function of executing the processing of steps S1803 and S1809 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2202 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, a fourth embodiment. If it is a form, the function of executing the process of step S2302 in the main MPU 72) and
When the second predetermined process is completed or after the end, the return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means (in the first embodiment, step S1516 in the main MPU 72, step S1516, A function of executing the processes of steps S1611 and S1711, a function of executing the processes of steps S1805 and S1811 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment. (Function to execute the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment) and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature D1, when the first predetermined process included in the specific process is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means is not saved to the save storage means, whereas the information is included in the specific process. When the second predetermined process is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means is saved to the save storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed. Further, when or after the second predetermined processing is completed, the information saved in the saved storage means is returned to the internal storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is completed, it is possible to execute a process different from the second predetermined process from the state of the internal storage means before the execution of the second predetermined process. From the above, various controls can be suitably performed.

Feature D2. The second predetermined process is either a process executed when the supply of operating power to the control means is stopped, or a process executed by interrupting another process when an interrupt condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to feature D1, characterized in that it does not exist.

According to the feature D2, when the second predetermined processing is executed even in a situation where the supply of operating power is stopped or the interrupt processing is executed, it is stored in the internal storage means. The information is saved in the save storage means. As a result, when the second predetermined process is executed, it is possible to prevent the information stored in the internal storage means from being rewritten when the first predetermined process is executed, which is different from the second predetermined process. It is possible to improve the accuracy of the information of the internal storage means when the processing of the processing group is executed.

Feature D3. The control means
An interrupt execution means (a function that executes interrupt processing in the main MPU 72) that interrupts the specific processing and executes interrupt processing when an interrupt condition is satisfied, and
Setting means for prohibiting the execution of the interrupt processing when the second predetermined processing is started or after the start (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1501, step S1601 and step S1701 in the main MPU 72). , A function of executing the processing of step S1802 and step S1808 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2201 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, a fourth embodiment. If it is a form, the function of executing the process of step S2301 in the main MPU 72) and
The gaming machine according to the feature D1 or D2, which comprises the above-mentioned feature D1 or D2.

According to the feature D3, the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited when the second predetermined processing is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent further processing interrupts from occurring in a situation where the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the processing configuration for saving the information stored in the internal storage means from becoming complicated.

Feature D4. The control means executes a third predetermined process after the second predetermined process is executed as a part of the plurality of types of processes (second non-predetermined process in the main MPU 72). Has a function to execute specific control processing)
The setting means permits the execution of the interrupt process when the second predetermined process is terminated or after the end, and prohibits the execution of the interrupt process when the third predetermined process is started or after the process is started. The gaming machine according to the feature D3.

According to the feature D4, in the configuration in which the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited even when the third predetermined processing included in the specific processing is executed, the execution of the interrupt processing is once permitted when the second predetermined processing is completed. Therefore, when the third predetermined process is executed, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited again. As a result, it is possible to shorten the period during which the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited, and it is possible to secure an opportunity for the interrupt processing to be executed between the second predetermined processing and the third predetermined processing.

Feature D5. The save execution means saves the information stored in the internal storage means in the save storage means when or after starting the third predetermined process.
The gaming machine according to feature D4, wherein the return executing means returns the information saved in the saved storage means to the internal storage means when or after the third predetermined process is completed.

According to the feature D5, the evacuation and restoration of the information stored in the internal storage means are individually performed corresponding to the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process, respectively. As a result, information is saved in each of the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process, and the opportunity for interrupt processing to be executed between the second predetermined process and the third predetermined process is secured. In the configuration, it is possible to prevent interrupt processing from being executed in a situation where the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means.

Feature D6. The evacuation storage means
When the second predetermined process is started or when the second predetermined process is started, the first save storage means (stack area 74b for specific control) in which the information stored in the internal storage means is saved, and
A second save storage means (stack area 74d for non-specific control) in which information stored in the internal storage means is saved when the second predetermined process is finished or when the second predetermined process is finished.
With
The evacuation execution means is
When the second predetermined process is started or after the start, the means for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the first save storage means (in the first embodiment, step S1502 in the main MPU 72, step S1502, A function of executing the processes of steps S1602 and S1702, a function of executing the processes of steps S1803 and S1809 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and step S2202 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment. (Function to execute the process of step S2302 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment) and
Means for evacuating the information stored in the internal storage means to the second evacuated storage means when the second predetermined process is completed or after the end (in the first embodiment, step S1513 in the main MPU 72, step S1513, A function to execute the process of step S1608 and step S1708, a function to execute the process of step S1905 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, and a main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment. (Function to execute the process of step S2308) in
With
The return execution means is
Means for returning the information saved in the first saved storage means to the internal storage means when the second predetermined process is finished or after the finished (in the first embodiment, step S1516 in the main MPU 72, step S1516, A function of executing the processes of steps S1611 and S1711, a function of executing the processes of steps S1805 and S1811 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment, and step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment. (Function to execute the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment) and
When the second predetermined process is started or after the start, the means for returning the information saved in the second save storage means to the internal storage means (in the first embodiment, step S1505 in the main MPU 72, A function to execute the processes of steps S1605 and S1705, a function to execute the process of step S1903 in the main MPU 72 in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, and a main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment. Function to execute the process of step S2305 in
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D5.

According to the feature D6, when the second predetermined process is executed, the information of the internal storage means at that time is not only saved in the first save storage means, but also when the second predetermined process is completed, the information is saved. The information of the internal storage means at the time point is saved in the second save storage means. As a result, the information stored in the internal storage means is switched between the case where the processing of the processing group corresponding to the first predetermined processing is executed and the case where the processing of the processing group corresponding to the second predetermined processing is executed. This makes it possible to appropriately perform the processing of each processing group.

Feature D7. A predetermined storage means (main side ROM 73) for storing a program necessary for executing a process in the control means is provided.
A program for executing various processes including the second predetermined process included in the special process group in which the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means when the process is executed. Address of an area in which a program for executing various processes included in a predetermined processing group, which is a processing group different from the special processing group and includes the first predetermined processing, is stored in the predetermined storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6, which is characterized in that it is aggregated and stored in an area of an address group distinguished from the group.

According to the feature D7, in the predetermined storage means, the address group of the program for executing various processes of the predetermined processing group and the address group of the program for executing various processes of the special processing group are clearly distinguished. There is. This makes it possible to improve the workability when checking or modifying the program of only one of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group.

Feature D8. A third process included in the special process group is executed after the first process included in the predetermined process group and before the second process, and a fourth process included in the special process group is executed. The gaming machine according to feature D7, wherein the process is executed after the second process.

According to the feature D8, the predetermined processing group and the special processing group are classified regardless of the execution order of the processing, and the address group of the program in the predetermined storage means is clearly distinguished for each of the classified processing groups. Has been done. This makes it possible to improve workability when checking or modifying a program for each classified processing group.

Feature D9. A specific storage means (main side RAM 74) for temporarily storing information when processing is executed by the control means is provided.
The specific storage means includes an area (work area 74a for specific control) used when the processing included in the predetermined processing group is executed in the control means, and the special processing group in the control means. The description in feature D7 or D8, wherein the area used when the process is executed (work area 74c for non-specific control) is set to be aggregated into different address groups. Game machine.

According to the feature D9, the address group of the used area is clearly distinguished for each processing group even in the specific storage means. As a result, when executing the process included in one process group, it is possible to prevent the information used in the process included in the other process group from being rewritten.

Feature D10. There are a plurality of types of processes other than the second predetermined process as a special process group in which the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means when the process is executed.
The control means
A specific means for executing a specific process for specifying which type of process should be executed in the special process group (in the third embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2203 in the main MPU 72). In the fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2306 in the main MPU 72) and
A starting means for initiating a type of process specified by the specific process (a function of executing the process of step S2204 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, and a process of step S2307 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment). Function to execute) and
With
The save execution means is characterized in that the information stored in the internal storage means is saved in the save storage means before the type of process specified by the specific process is started by the start means. The gaming machine according to any one of D1 to D9.

According to the feature D10, when the processing included in the special processing group is executed, the processing for saving the information stored in the internal storage means to the saving storage means is each of the processing included in the special processing group. It is not executed in the above, but is collectively executed on the processing side for specifying the processing to be executed in the special processing group. As a result, it is possible to reduce the program capacity as compared with the configuration in which the process for saving is set in each of the processes included in the special process group.

Feature D11. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D10, wherein the second predetermined processing is a processing different from a processing for advancing a regular game based on a player's operation.

According to the feature D11, when a process different from the process for advancing the regular game is executed based on the operation of the player, the internal storage means used in the process for advancing the regular game is used. It is possible to prevent the information from being rewritten.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features D1 to D11, any one or a plurality of features A1 to A14, features B1 to B4, features C1 to C3, features D1 to D11, features E1 to E3, and features F1 to F2 are configured. May be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the above-mentioned feature D group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko game machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into a single chip.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when a start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, a winning combination lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted.

Here, in a game machine such as the above example, it is necessary to appropriately perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. Control means (main side MPU72) that executes processing and
A predetermined storage means (main side ROM73) that stores a program necessary for executing a process in the control means, and a predetermined storage means (main side ROM73).
With
As the processing executed by the control means, a predetermined processing group including a plurality of types of processing (processing group corresponding to the specific control) and a special processing group including a plurality of types of processing (processing group corresponding to the non-specific control) Exists and
The program for executing various processes included in the special processing group is distinguished from the address group in the area in which the program for executing various processes included in the predetermined processing group is stored in the predetermined storage means. A game machine characterized in that it is collected and stored in the area of the address group.

According to the feature E1, in the predetermined storage means, the address group of the program for executing various processes of the predetermined processing group and the address group of the program for executing various processes of the special processing group are clearly distinguished. There is. This makes it possible to improve the workability when checking or modifying the program of only one of the predetermined processing group and the special processing group.

Feature E2. A third process included in the special process group is executed after the first process included in the predetermined process group and before the second process, and a fourth process included in the special process group is executed. The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein the process is executed after the second process.

According to the feature E2, the predetermined processing group and the special processing group are classified regardless of the execution order of the processing, and the address group of the program in the predetermined storage means is clearly distinguished for each of the classified processing groups. Has been done. This makes it possible to improve workability when checking or modifying a program for each classified processing group.

Feature E3. A specific storage means (main side RAM 74) for temporarily storing information when processing is executed by the control means is provided.
The specific storage means includes an area (work area 74a for specific control) used when the processing included in the predetermined processing group is executed in the control means, and the special processing group in the control means. The description in feature E1 or E2, wherein the area used when the process is executed (work area 74c for non-specific control) is set to be aggregated into different address groups. Game machine.

According to the feature E3, the address group of the used area is clearly distinguished for each processing group even in the specific storage means. As a result, when executing the process included in one process group, it is possible to prevent the information used in the process included in the other process group from being rewritten.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features E1 to E3, any one or a plurality of features A1 to A14, features B1 to B4, features C1 to C3, features D1 to D11, features E1 to E3, and features F1 to F2 are configured. May be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the above-mentioned feature E group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko game machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into a single chip.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when a start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, a winning combination lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted.

Here, in a game machine such as the above example, it is preferable to be able to preferably manage a program for executing various processes, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic F group>
Features F1. It is equipped with a control means (main side MPU72) that executes multiple types of processing and temporarily stores information in an internal storage means (register) when the processing is executed.
As the processing executed by the control means, there are a plurality of processing groups including a predetermined processing group including a plurality of types of processing and a special processing group including a plurality of types of processing.
The control means
When the situation in which the processing of the predetermined processing group is executed changes to the situation in which the processing of the processing group different from the predetermined processing group is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the first evacuation storage means (specific control). First evacuation execution means (in the first embodiment, a function of executing the processes of steps S1502, S1602, and S1702 in the main MPU 72, in the case of the second embodiment). A function of executing the processes of steps S1803 and S1809 in the main MPU 72, a function of executing the process of step S2202 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, and a step in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment. Function to execute the processing of S2302) and
When the processing of the special processing group is executed and the processing of the processing group different from the special processing group is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means is stored in the second storage storage means (non-specific). A function for executing the processes of step S1513, step S1608, and step S1708 in the main MPU 72 in the case of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the second save execution means for saving to the control stack area 74d). In the case of the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1905 in the main MPU 72, and in the case of the fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2308 in the main MPU 72).
When the processing of the predetermined processing group is executed from the situation of executing the processing of the processing group different from the predetermined processing group, the information saved in the first saved storage means is returned to the internal storage means. First return execution means (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of step S1516, step S1611, and step S1711 in the main MPU 72, and in the second embodiment, step S1805 and step in the main MPU 72). A function to execute the process of S1811, a function to execute the process of step S2205 in the main MPU 72 in the third embodiment, a function to execute the process of step S2311 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment) When,
When the processing of the special processing group is executed instead of the processing of the processing group different from the special processing group, the information saved in the second saved storage means is returned to the internal storage means. Second return execution means (in the case of the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of step S1505, step S1605 and step S1705 in the main MPU 72, and in the case of the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the main side A function of executing the process of step S1903 in the MPU 72, a function of executing the process of step S2305 in the main MPU 72 in the fourth embodiment), and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature F1, when the situation where the processing of the predetermined processing group is executed changes to the situation where the processing of the processing group different from the predetermined processing group is executed, the information stored in the internal storage means at that time is the first. 1 When the situation is temporarily saved in the saved storage means and the processing of the special processing group is executed to the situation of executing the processing of the processing group different from the special processing group, the processing is stored in the internal storage means at that time. The saved information is temporarily saved in the second save storage means. As a result, it is possible to switch the information stored in the internal storage means between the case where the processing of the predetermined processing group is executed and the case where the processing of the special processing group is executed, and the processing of each processing group is appropriate. It becomes possible to do it.

Feature F2. The control means includes an interrupt execution means (a function of executing interrupt processing in the main MPU 72) that interrupts the processing that has been executed up to that point and executes the interrupt processing when the interrupt condition is satisfied.
When an interrupt due to the interrupt processing occurs in a situation where the specific processing included in the predetermined processing group is being executed, the first evacuation execution means stores the information stored in the internal storage means in the first evacuation storage means. The gaming machine according to feature F1, which is characterized in that it is retracted to.

According to the feature F2, the predetermined processing group is executed from the situation where the processing of the predetermined processing group is executed by using the first saved storage means for saving the information of the internal storage means when the interrupt due to the interrupt processing occurs. It is possible to save the information of the internal storage means when the processing of the processing group different from the above is executed.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features F1 to F2, any one or a plurality of features A1 to A14, features B1 to B4, features C1 to C3, features D1 to D11, features E1 to E3, and features F1 to F2 are configured. May be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention relating to the above-mentioned feature F group, the following problems can be solved.

As a kind of game machine, a pachinko game machine, a slot machine and the like are known. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into a single chip.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when a start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, a winning combination lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted.

Here, in a game machine such as the above example, it is necessary to appropriately perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating body type game machine such as a slot machine: The rotation of the orbiting body is started based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of the orbiting body is stopped based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop. A game machine that gives special benefits to players.

10 ... Slot machine, 31 ... Reel unit, 32L, 32M, 32R ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop button, 47-49 ... Credit insertion button, 63 ... Image display device, 67 ... Special display unit, 72 ... Main MPU, 73 ... Main ROM, 74 ... Main RAM, 74a ... Work area for specific control, 74b ... Stack area for specific control, 74c ... Work area for non-specific control, 74d ... Non-specific Stack area for control, 82 ... MPU on the production side.

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It is equipped with a control means that executes multiple types of processing and temporarily stores information in the internal storage means when the processing is executed.
The control means
Among the plurality of types of processing , an intra-regional processing execution means that executes an intra-regional processing that is a processing using a program stored in a storage area within a predetermined address range in the program storage means, and an intra-regional processing execution means.
Of the plurality of types of processing, an out-of-area processing executing means for executing out-of-area processing, which is a processing using a program stored in a storage area of an address range outside the predetermined address range in the program storage means,
When the intra-regional processing is started, the information stored in the internal storage means is not saved in the evacuation storage means, but is stored in the internal storage means when the extra-regional processing is started or after the start. An evacuation execution means for saving information to the evacuation storage means, and an evacuation execution means.
When the out-of-area processing is completed or after the processing is completed, the return execution means for returning the information saved in the save storage means to the internal storage means, and the return execution means.
A means for executing a specific process capable of executing the intra-regional process and the extra-regional process, and
With
When the interrupt processing is started based on the satisfaction of the interrupt condition in the situation where the specific processing is being executed, the intra-regional processing is executed.
When the extra-regional processing is started from the situation where the intra-regional processing in the specific processing is being executed, the execution of the interrupt processing is prohibited in the intra-regional processing before the extra-regional processing is started. When the out-of-area processing is completed and the process returns to the in- area processing, the execution of the interrupt processing is permitted in the returned in-area processing, and the execution of the interrupt processing is not permitted in the out-of- area processing . ,
When the supply of operating power is started after that, regardless of whether the intra-regional processing is being executed or the extra-regional processing is being executed, the supply of operating power is stopped. Is a gaming machine characterized in that the execution of processing is started from the processing in the area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is performed by utilizing the gaming value.

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