JP6875184B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine that plays a game.

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery thereof, and a bet is first set by a player's bet number setting operation. By setting the number and starting the operation with the specified number of bets set, the reels start to rotate, and the stop button as the derivation operation means provided corresponding to each reel is operated. Stop the rotation. In a normal game, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, a predetermined combination of winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a combination of symbols) is derived on the winning line. A prize will be awarded. That is, the game progresses by the operation of the player.

These prize-winning roles include special roles that accompany the transition to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, small roles that accompany the addition of game value such as medals, and replay that allows the game to be played without using the game value. There is a re-game role that accompanies the granting of a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that they have won the internal lottery that is performed at the same time as the start operation.

Further, there is known a slot machine that displays a notification screen prompting a reel stop operation when an operation by a stop switch is not performed between the start of reel rotation and the elapse of a predetermined waiting time (). For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-037604

In addition, the slot machine can play a game (progress control according to the operation of the player) when the power is turned on and started, but prepares to display an effect image on the liquid crystal display. Performs preparation control. Therefore, during the preparatory control, the effect image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display, and the game cannot be suitably performed. Therefore, when the control is advanced according to the operation of the player during the preparatory control, the notification effect is executed before a sufficient time elapses after the game can be preferably performed, and the player is notified. There is a risk of giving a disadvantage.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and even when the control is advanced according to the operation of the player during the preparatory control, the player is not disadvantaged. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of executing a notification effect.

(1) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game and advances the control according to the operation of the player.
And the effect control means for performing control of production,
A timekeeping means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that starts timekeeping,
When a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed without being operated by the player since the timekeeping means started timing, the notification means (for example, a sub-control unit) that causes the effect execution means to execute the notification effect. 91) and
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
The first notification means controlled by the game control means and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values for each determination result of the prior determination means, and
It is a means for controlling to derive a display result according to a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means, and the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is a specific determination of any one of a plurality of types of specific determination results. In the case where the numerical value corresponds to the result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result, the operation mode other than the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. A derivation control means that controls to derive a display result that is more advantageous to the player than when the derivation operation means is operated in
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes any kind of specific determination result, the first notification means is notified of the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. A first notification control means capable of controlling ,
Control information indicating a numerical value corresponding to a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result of any type, and identification of any type. It is specified that the determination result has been obtained, but the type of the specific determination result is not specified, and the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result is not specified. The first control information transmitting means that can be transmitted and
Including
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result of any kind, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means.
The first control information transmitting means is set by the numerical value setting means regardless of whether or not the first notification means is notified of the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. When it is determined whether or not the numerical value is within the predetermined numerical range and it is determined that the numerical value is within the predetermined numerical range, the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means may be any of the predetermined numerical ranges. By performing the process of transmitting the first control information indicating a specific numerical value in the predetermined numerical range, the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result is transmitted to the first notification. Common first control information is transmitted by common processing regardless of whether the means is notified or not.
The effect control means performs preparatory control (for example, image initial setting process) for executing the effect when the slot machine is started.
The timekeeping means starts timing when the game control means advances the control according to the operation of the player when the effect control means does not perform the preparatory control, and when the control is advanced, the timekeeping means is started. the presentation control means is the game control means when doing the preparation control starts counting when the preparation control is completed when allowed to proceed controlled in response to operation of the player, the slot machine.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification effect based on the elapsed time under the situation where the game can be preferably played. Therefore, even when the control is advanced according to the operation of the player during the preparatory control, the notification effect can be executed without giving any disadvantage to the player.

(2) In the slot machine described in (1) above,
The effect executing means may notify that the preparation control is being performed (for example, display the initial setting screen).

With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the preparation control is being executed.

(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
Operation procedure notification means for causing the effect execution means to execute an operation procedure notification effect for notifying a player of an operation procedure advantageous to the player (for example, sub-control unit 91).
With
The operation procedure notification means may execute the operation procedure notification effect after the preparation control is completed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation procedure notification effect from being performed in a halfway state.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The preparatory control is a control for performing an effect by displaying an image.
The effect executing means starts the voice output control earlier than the completion of the preparation control, and the output volume is the elapsed time (for example, 30 seconds) from a predetermined trigger (for example, the execution start timing of the effect for outputting the effect sound). Even if a predetermined trigger occurs during the preparatory control, the reduction control of the output volume may be performed based on the elapsed time from the predetermined trigger.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the annoyance of the surroundings regardless of the state.

(5) A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, slot machine 1).
A game control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that controls the game, and
It is provided with an effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect based on a control command transmitted from the game control means.
The game control means
A first processing means (for example, a portion that executes the processing of Sc24 in FIG. 14) for performing a first processing for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, a winning combination of winning combinations), and
Depending on the result of the first process, it is determined whether or not to execute the control to shift to a specific gaming state (for example, CZ, ART, a state in which the number of games is added in the additional special zone, a freeze state). A second processing means (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sc25 in FIG. 14) for performing the second processing for performing the second processing after the first processing, and
The processing of the first processing result command transmitting means (for example, Sc30 and Sc31 in FIG. 14) for transmitting the first processing result command (for example, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command) capable of specifying the processing result of the first processing. The part that executes) and
Second processing result command transmitting means (for example, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, additional lottery result command, freeze lottery result command) that can specify the processing result of the second processing. For example, the part that executes the processes of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. 14) is included.
The effect control means
Specific means for specifying the processing result of the first processing and the processing result of the second processing based on the first processing result command and the second processing result command (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sp4 in FIG. 20). When,
Including an effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes the process of Sp5 in FIG. 20) that executes the effect according to a specific result by the specific means.
The first processing result command transmitting means transmits the first processing result command after the second processing result command transmitting means transmits the second processing result command (for example, the processes of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. 14 are performed. After that, the part that executes the processing of Sc30 and Sc31).

According to this configuration, the command finally transmitted can be the same regardless of the model.

(6) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, a display result is derived. In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command, etc.) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derived operation means, and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) for determining the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Advantageous advantage for the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination or the like) to be notified (for example, navigation notification or the like). A notification state control means that controls an operation mode (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed).
Specific control information (for example, first internal winning command, second internal winning command, etc.) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) is provided to the effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91, etc.). ), And the specific control information transmission means (for example, internal winning command setting process),
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) is determined. When the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination or the like) is obtained, the fact that the notification target result has been obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command, etc.) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

According to such a configuration, in the one provided with the game control means and the effect control means, it is possible to avoid the problem caused by the effect control means side being fraudulent.

(7) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, a display result is derived. In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41, etc.) that controls the game,
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command, etc.) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derived operation means, and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) for determining the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers, etc.) for each determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.)
Predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) is performed according to a numerical value (for example, winning number, etc.) set by the numerical value setting means. Control means and
Advantageous advantage for the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination or the like) to be notified (for example, navigation notification or the like). A notification state control means that controls an operation mode (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed).
Specific control information for transmitting specific control information (for example, first internal winning command, second internal winning command, etc.) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) to the effect control means. Transmission means and
Including
A predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34, etc.) is set as a numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination, etc.) is obtained. ) Are assigned consecutive numbers,
In the specific control information transmitting means, at least in a state other than the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means (for example, a winning number or the like) is the predetermined value. When it is in the numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34, etc.), it can be specified that the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.) has been obtained, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, advantageous for the player). The specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) for which the stop order cannot be specified may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like).

According to such a configuration, it can be determined whether or not the result is the notification target result by whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result. , The process of transmitting specific control information can be simplified.

(8) In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that plays a game
With the first control means (for example, main control unit 41, etc.)
A second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and
With
The first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) has a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, a game) in one unit of a game (for example, a game or the like). A plurality of types of state control information (for example, a control state command, etc.) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) are provided for each of a plurality of timings including (for example, at the end of). A state control information transmitting means for transmitting to a second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is included.
The plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command, etc.) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing are the first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and the second timing (for example, at the start of a game). The first state control information (for example, control state command 2 etc.) that can specify the control state that does not change at the end of the game (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player) and the first timing (for example). Second state control information (eg, control state command) that can identify a control state (eg, game state, etc.) that can change at the start of the game and the second timing (eg, at the end of the game). 1st grade) and
Including
The state control information transmitting means transmits a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command, etc.) by common control (for example, control state command batch setting process, etc.) at any of the plurality of timings. You may try to do it.

According to such a configuration, the first state control information capable of specifying the control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing in the one unit game, and the first timing and the first timing in the one unit game. A plurality of types of state control information including a second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at the second timing, and a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in one unit of game. In the configuration of transmitting each time, since these multiple types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the second control means side grasps the control state of the first control means in detail. , The program capacity when the first control means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure which showed the screen during the initial setting process which a sub-control unit displays on the liquid crystal display during the initial setting process of an effect control board. It is a figure which showed the stop promotion notification screen which a sub-control unit displays on the liquid crystal display. The timing for displaying the stop promotion notification screen when the start switch is operated to start the rotation of the reel when the image initial setting process is completed and various production images can be displayed is shown. It is a timing chart. Timing indicating the timing for displaying the stop promotion notification screen when the start switch is operated to start the rotation of the reel when the image initial setting process is in progress and various production images cannot be displayed. It is a chart. A timing chart showing the timing for lowering the output volume of the production sound when the production that outputs the production sound is executed when the image initial setting process is completed and various production images can be displayed. Is. A timing chart showing the timing for lowering the output volume of the production sound when the production that outputs the production sound is executed when the image initial setting process is in progress and various production images cannot be displayed. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the special combination in the 1st internal winning command transmitted by the main control part in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of a general combination and a re-game combination in the second internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit in the first modification. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control part in the modification 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state command which the main control part sends to the sub-control part in the modification 2. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the start of a game executed by the main control part in the modification 2. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process executed by the main control part in the modification 2. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command setting process executed by the main control part in the modification 2. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the end of a game executed by the main control part in the modification 2.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the different types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

For the front door 1b, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as the game value owned by the player) are used within the range. The maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals determined according to the game state (in this embodiment, 3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB) is set. MAXBET switch 6 operated at the time, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player. Has been done.

In this way, when the medal insertion unit 4, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R accept the player's operation, the game proceeds. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the game progresses by setting the bet number. Further, when the start switch 7 is operated, the game progresses by starting the game. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R accept the player's operation, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, so that the game proceeds. The progress of these games is controlled by the main control unit 41, which will be described later.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels, 1 BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2. 2BETLED15 to notify by lighting, 3BETLED16 to notify by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, insertion request LED17 to notify by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7. Start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that it is valid, weighting that notifies by lighting that it is in a wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game started) The LED 19 and the game display unit 13 provided with the replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is being performed, which will be described later, are provided.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error and a reset operation for canceling a stopped state by a predetermined key operation, changing a set value or checking a set value is being performed. The set value indicator 24, which displays the set value at that time, is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later). Stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function to be performed, automatic settlement processing at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB) (medals stored as credits are settled regardless of the player's operation ( The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function controlled to the process of returning), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in the hopper tank inside the housing 1a. Insertion to detect medals inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side and the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an open state of the front door 1b are provided.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the above-mentioned reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel reference positions of the respective reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively. A reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 4), and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 4), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medal paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 (see FIG. 4) are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided to detect that the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state.

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

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

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and two are set as the specified number of bets in RB, which will be described later. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It has been decided. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is aligned in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. By having a combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined combination of symbols, it is possible to make it appear as if a prize was won by a combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and a combination of predetermined symbols on the winning line LN stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, the medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1).

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, so that the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the above. The power supply line that supplies power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the input medal sensor 31, and the door opening. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection circuit. 48, a reset circuit 49 is mounted to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and to directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main controller 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, which includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a collation block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. The controller 506, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, the ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, the RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, the free run counter circuit 507, the random number circuits 508a and 508b, the timer circuit 509, and the like. It is configured to include an interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

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

A liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and other effect devices are connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by. That is, the effect control board 90 executes various effects. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output of the effect device is controlled by both units.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery, the navigation stock lottery, etc., which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or 7 steps 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps.

In this embodiment, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is the same regardless of which set value is set, and the navigation stock described later performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate changes by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities of the lottery and the additional lottery, but at least one of the winning probabilities of the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probabilities of the lottery performed by the sub control unit 91. Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing the winning probabilities of both parties according to the set value.

In order to change the set value, it is first necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 with the front door 1b open. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting is made by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It shifts to the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). .. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the fixed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. It should be noted that the set value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is open to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not open. That is, the opening of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the setting change state.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is finished, the front door 1b may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM to enter the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress is possible. As with the set value change state, the set value confirmation state also prevents the set value from being changed unless the front door 1b is open to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not open. You may. That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be the start conditions of the setting confirmation state. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

[Initial setting of production control board 90]
Next, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 will be described. The slot machine 1 performs an initial setting process of the effect control board 90 when the power is turned on. The initial setting process of the effect control board 90 is a process of making settings necessary for the effect control board 90 to operate, and is a process that takes a certain amount of time. For example, the sub control unit 91 operates as an initial setting means, and the sub CPU 91a performs the initial setting process of the effect control board 90 by reading and executing the program stored in the ROM 91b. By performing the initial setting processing of the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54, accepting an operation of the player side setting switch 70, and performing processing based on the accepted operation. Can be done.

Of the initial setting processes, the process for displaying the effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 is referred to as the image initial setting process (preparation control). After the image initial setting process is completed, the sub control unit 91 can display various effect images on the liquid crystal display 51. That is, the sub-control unit 91 cannot display various effect images until the image initial setting process is completed.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be controlled to an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) which is a notification period in which navigation notification for notifying the stop order which is advantageous for the player can be executed according to the internal lottery result. It has become. Further, when executing the navigation notification, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player (executes the operation procedure notification effect). .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to reliably notify the player of the stop order, the operation procedure notification effect is executed after the image initial setting process is completed and various effect images can be displayed. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the operation procedure notification effect after the image initial setting process is completed (displays the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player). As a result, it is possible to prevent the operation procedure notification effect from being performed in a halfway state in which various effect images cannot be displayed.

The sub-control unit 91 may also execute the winning combination suggestion effect that suggests the winning small combination after the image initial setting process is completed, as in the operation procedure notification effect.

Further, the image initial setting process for displaying the effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 takes more time than the process for outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54 because the amount of data of the program to be read is large and the process takes time. This is a process that requires a lot of work. Further, in the present embodiment, the completion timing of the image initial setting process is the completion timing of the initial setting process. The completion timing of the image initial setting process may be earlier than the completion timing of the initial setting process.

Further, the startup time of the game control board 40 is shorter than the time required for the image initial setting process (preparation control). Therefore, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the activation of the game control board 40 is completed before the image initial setting process (preparation control) is completed. Further, since the game control board 40 controls the game, it is possible to play the game even during the image initial setting process (preparation control) after the game control board 40 is activated.

In the present embodiment, in order to notify that the initial setting process is in progress, the sub-control unit 91 displays the initial setting process screen on the liquid crystal display 51 even before the image initial setting process is completed. The configuration is such that it can be used.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen during the initial setting process that the sub-control unit 91 displays on the liquid crystal display 51 during the initial setting process of the effect control board 90. In the illustrated example, the characters 601 "Initial setting processing ..." and the progress bar 602 indicating the progress of the initial setting processing are displayed on the screen during the initial setting processing. As a result, the store clerk, the player, and the like can grasp that the initial setting process of the effect control board 90 is in progress, and further, can grasp the progress status of the initial setting process.

[Reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop promotion notification]
Next, the stop promotion notification of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. In the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R so that the state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating does not continue for a long time (the game control means Sub-control when 1 minute (predetermined time) elapses without the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R being operated (without being operated by the player) from (when the control is advanced according to the operation of the player). The unit 91 displays the stop promotion notification screen on the liquid crystal display 51.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a stop promotion notification screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91. In the illustrated example, the characters 701 "Please stop the reel" are displayed on the stop promotion notification screen. As a result, for a player who does not operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for 1 minute or more from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reels 2L, 2C, It is possible to prompt the stop operation of 2R.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 cannot display various effects images on the liquid crystal display 51 during the image initial setting process. Therefore, when the start switch 7 is operated during the image initial setting process to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the time until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed (for example, the start switch 7 is operated to operate the reels). Including the time when various effect images are not displayed in 2L, 2C, and 2R (1 minute from the start of rotation), after various effect images are displayed (so that the game can be preferably performed). The stop promotion notification screen is displayed before a sufficient time has elapsed.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated during the image initial setting process to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (the game control means advances the control according to the operation of the player). In this case, the sub-control unit 91 starts counting the time until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed when the image initial setting process is completed. As a result, the stop promotion notification screen can be displayed after a sufficient time has elapsed after the various effect images are displayed (after the game can be preferably performed).

FIG. 8 shows a stop promotion notification when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the image initial setting process is completed and various effect images can be displayed. It is a timing chart which shows the timing when displaying a screen. In the illustrated example, the start switch 7 is operated at time t11 to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, at the time t12 when one minute has passed from the time t11, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the stop promotion notification screen.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the image initial setting process is completed and various effect images can be displayed (). When the game control means advances the control according to the operation of the player), the sub control unit 91 starts the game when the start switch 7 is operated and the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started (the game is started). At that time, counting of the time (predetermined time, for example, 1 minute) until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed at t11) is started, and the stop promotion notification screen is displayed without the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. When the time (1 minute) until the display has elapsed (t12), the stop promotion notification screen is displayed.

FIG. 9 shows a stop promotion notification screen when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the image initial setting process is being performed and various effect images cannot be displayed. It is a timing chart showing the timing when displaying. In the illustrated example, the start switch 7 is operated at time t21 during the image initial setting process to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, at time t21, the image initial setting process is completed. Further, at the time t23, which is one minute after the time t22, which is the timing when the image initial setting process is completed, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the stop promotion notification screen.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the image initial setting process is being performed and various effect images cannot be displayed. The sub-control unit 91 is not when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (when the game is started, t21), but when the image initial setting process is completed (t22). Then, counting of the time until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed (predetermined time, for example, 1 minute) is started, and the stop promotion notification screen is displayed without operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. When the time (1 minute) has elapsed (t23), the stop promotion notification screen is displayed.

As a result, the stop promotion notification screen can be displayed after a sufficient time has elapsed after the various effect images are displayed (after the game can be preferably performed).

The time (predetermined time) until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed is not limited to one minute, and may be any time. In addition, the content displayed on the stop promotion notification screen is not limited to "Please stop the reel", and any content is based on the time (predetermined time) until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed. You may. For example, the time elapsed from the start of counting the time until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed may be displayed. Specifically, when one minute has elapsed from the start of counting the time until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed, "1 minute has passed" may be displayed on the stop promotion notification screen.

[Output volume reduction control]
Next, the reduction control of the output volume will be described. The sub-control unit 91 outputs the effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54 during the bonus or when the special effect is being executed. As described above, the image initial setting process for displaying the effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 is more than the process for outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54 because the amount of data of the program to be read is large and the processing takes time. Is also a time-consuming process.

Depending on the production, if the game does not progress, the production sound is continuously output, which is troublesome for the surrounding players. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 elapses a specific time (for example, 30 seconds) without proceeding with the game from the execution start timing (predetermined opportunity) of the effect of outputting the effect sound, the effect sound Decrease the output volume of. As a result, it is possible to reduce the annoyance of surrounding players.

As described above, when displaying the stop promotion notification screen, the sub-control unit 91 operates the start switch 7 when the image initial setting process is in progress and various effect images cannot be displayed, and the reel 2L When the rotation of 2, 2C and 2R is started, the stop promotion notification screen is displayed at the timing when the image initial setting process is completed, not when the start switch 7 is operated and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R is started. The count of the time until the display is started is started, and when the time until the stop promotion notification screen is displayed without the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R has elapsed, the stop promotion notification screen is displayed.

However, in order to reduce the annoyance of surrounding players with respect to the effect sound, the sub control unit 91 outputs the effect sound when the image initial setting process is in progress and various effect images cannot be displayed. Even when the effect is started to be executed, the time until the output volume of the effect sound is lowered at the timing when the effect for outputting the effect sound is started (predetermined opportunity), not at the timing when the image initial setting process is completed. Elapsed time until the count (for example, 30 seconds) is started and the output volume of the effect sound is lowered without the game progressing (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated). When this is done, the output volume of the production sound is lowered. As a result, it is possible to reduce the annoyance of the surroundings regardless of the state.

FIG. 10 shows the timing at which the output volume of the effect sound is lowered when the effect of outputting the effect sound is executed when the image initial setting process is completed and various effect images can be displayed. It is a timing chart shown. In the illustrated example, the execution of the effect of outputting the effect sound at the time t31 is started. Further, from the time t31, the sub-control unit 91 lowers the output volume of the effect sound at the time t32, which is 30 seconds after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the effect of outputting the effect sound is started when the image initial setting process is completed and various effect images can be displayed, the sub-control unit 91 produces the effect. When the execution of the effect of outputting the sound is started (t31), the time (for example, 30 seconds) until the output volume of the effect sound is lowered is started to be counted, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. When the time (30 seconds) for reducing the output volume of the effect sound has elapsed (t32) without being disturbed (without proceeding with the game), the output volume of the effect sound is decreased.

FIG. 11 shows the timing at which the output volume of the effect sound is lowered when the effect of outputting the effect sound is executed when the image initial setting process is in progress and various effect images cannot be displayed. It is a timing chart. In the illustrated example, the execution of the effect of outputting the effect sound at the time t41 is started. Further, the sub control unit 91 lowers the output volume of the effect sound at the time t43, which is 30 seconds after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated from the time t41. Further, at time t42, the image initial setting process is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the execution of the effect of outputting the effect sound is started when the image initial setting process is in progress and various effect images cannot be displayed, the sub control unit 91 Starts counting the time (for example, 30 seconds) until the output volume of the effect sound is lowered at (t41) when the execution of the effect for outputting the effect sound is started, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are used. When the time (30 seconds) for reducing the output volume of the effect sound has elapsed (t43) without any operation being performed (without proceeding with the game), the output volume of the effect sound is decreased. As a result, it is possible to reduce the annoyance of the surroundings regardless of the state.

The specific time is not limited to 30 seconds and may be any time. Further, when lowering the output volume of the effect sound, the lowering volume of the output volume may be any volume, and the output sound may not be output (the output sound may be stopped). Further, the predetermined opportunity to start counting the time (for example, 30 seconds) until the output volume of the effect sound is lowered is not limited to the execution start timing of the effect for outputting the effect sound, for example, the start switch 7 is operated. It may be the timing when the slot machine 1 is started or when the slot machine 1 is started.

[About various commands]
The contents of the main commands transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. These commands consist of 1-byte mode data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte EXT data indicating the contents of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the command from the mode data, and the EXT data is used to determine the type of the command. Determine the content.

The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer (hereinafter, also referred to as a command buffer) provided in the special work of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. It is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in 18 and FIG.

The setting change start command is a command indicating that the setting change has been started. The setting change start command is sent at the start of the setting change.

The setting change end command is a command indicating that the setting change has been completed and the setting value selected by the setting change.

The credit number command is a credit increase command indicating the number of credited medals. The credit number command is sent when the interrupt is permitted in the main process.

The medal insertion command is a command indicating that a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion command is transmitted when a medal is inserted without adding credits.

The credit increase command is a command indicating that the number of credited medals has increased. The credit increase command is sent when a medal is inserted with the addition of credits.

The settlement start command is a command indicating that the settlement of medals has started. The settlement start command is sent at the start of the settlement process.

The settlement end command is a command indicating that the settlement of medals has been completed. The settlement end command is sent at the end of the settlement process.

The error start command is a command indicating that an error has occurred. The error start command is sent at the start of error handling. The errors include an overflow tank overflow error indicating that the medals in the overflow tank 35 are full, an error without a payout medal indicating that the medals in the hopper tank 34a are exhausted, and an error in which the medals to be paid out are the hopper tank 34a. Payout medal jam error indicating that the medal is jammed, input signal error indicating that a medal detection error has occurred in the medal selector, reel rotation error indicating that the reel is not rotating normally, internal lottery An illegal winning error indicating that the winning prediction flag for which a winning is expected from the result does not match the winning result actually won, and an RWM content error indicating a RAM abnormality are set.

The error clearing command is a command indicating that the error has been cleared. The error release command is sent when error handling is released. A value indicating that the error has been cleared is set in the EXT data.

The setting confirmation start command is a command indicating that the confirmation of the set value has started. The setting confirmation start command is sent at the start of confirmation of the set value (when the setting key switch is turned on).

The setting confirmation end command is a command indicating that the confirmation of the set value has been completed. The setting confirmation end command is sent when the setting value confirmation is completed (when the setting key switch is turned off).

The RT status command is a command indicating the RT status (that is, which of RT 0 to 4). The RT status command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted and when the game ends. In the present embodiment, the RT shifts according to the display result when the variable display is stopped. Therefore, the content of the RT status command is updated at the end of the game. Therefore, for example, when the start switch operation is accepted, the RT state command indicating RT1 is transmitted, and when the game ends, the RT state command indicating RT0 is transmitted. The content of the command may be different.

The AT state command is a command indicating the state of the AT (that is, whether or not it is controlled by the AT). The AT status command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

The CZ lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the CZ lottery. The CZ lottery result command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

The ART lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery. The ART lottery result command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

The additional lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the additional lottery. The additional lottery result command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

The freeze lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery. The freeze lottery result command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

The winning number 1 command is a command indicating whether or not the BB or RB has been won. The winning number 1 command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted.

The winning number 2 command is a command indicating the result of the internal lottery. The winning number 2 command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted.

The wait command is a command indicating that the wait is in progress. The wait command is sent when the start switch operation is accepted.

The reel rotation start command is a command indicating that the reel rotation has started. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted.

The reel acceleration end command is a command indicating that the rotation speed of the reel has reached a steady speed. The reel acceleration end command is sent when the stop switch operation is enabled.

The operation reception command is a command indicating that the stop switch has been operated. The command at the time of accepting the operation is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted.

The sliding frame number command is a command indicating the number of frames until the reel stops when the stop switch is operated. The number of sliding frames command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted.

The stop position command is a command indicating the position where the reel stops when the stop switch is operated. The stop position command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted.

The reel stop command is a command indicating that the reel has stopped. The reel stop command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted.

The door open command is a command indicating whether or not the front door 1b is open. The door command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the setting change is started, when the RWM content error is started, when the game is finished, and when the door is opened / closed.

The winning number 1 command is a command indicating whether or not a bonus (BB or RB) has been won. The winning number 1 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. The type of bonus won can be specified based on the winning number 1 command.

The winning number 2 command is a command indicating whether or not a winning combination other than the bonus (BB or RB) has won a prize. The winning number 2 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. The type of winning combination can be specified based on the winning number 2 command.

The winning number command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out by winning. The winning number command is sent at the start of the medal payout process.

The number of consecutive payouts 1 command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out at the time of BB. The winning combination payout number 1 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process during BB.

The number of consecutive payouts 2 command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out at the time of BB. The combination payout number 2 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process during BB.

The payout end command is a command indicating the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is sent at the end of the medal payout.

The operation end time wait command is a command indicating that the bonus is waiting for the end. The operation end time wait command is sent at the end of the bonus.

The operation start time wait command is a command indicating that the bonus is waiting to start. The operation start time wait command is sent at the end of the bonus.

The game end command is a game end command indicating the game state (BB, RB, replay winning, RT) when the game is ended. The game end command is sent at the end of the game.

In addition, a game counter command indicating a count value of 0 to 127 that is counted each time a game is played, an RT information command indicating whether or not a BB has been won and an RT status, and a BB operation type indicating whether or not BB is in progress. Commands etc. are sent.

Next, the contents of the processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

[Main processing]
The main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 17. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. Then, one cycle of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

Further, in the main process, the command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. 18 to 19. The commands to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 are transmitted in the order of storage in the command buffer. In the present embodiment, the mode data of the first byte is stored in the command buffer by the first interrupt, the EXT data of the second byte is stored in the command buffer by the second interrupt, and then two interrupts are performed. Wait for the interrupt to finish and send the command. That is, one command is transmitted by four interrupts, but the command is stored in the command buffer in the first two interrupts, and the command is transmitted by waiting for two interrupts.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 17, the main control unit 41 first performs a timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms). Interruption is prohibited (Sc1). Next, the final address of the RAM to be initialized is set (Sc2).

Next, the RAM area indicated by the specified address is cleared (Sc3). At this time, if the main process is started after the setting change process, the addresses from the address specified in Sb13 in FIG. 15 to the address specified in Sc2 are initialized. As a result, the important work and the general work are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Further, at the end of one unit of the game, the address specified by Sc9 to the address specified by Sc2 are initialized. As a result, the general work is initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Then, the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 permits an interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sc4).

Then, if there is a credit, a credit command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc5).

Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (Sc6). When a medal is inserted (Y in Sc6), it is determined whether or not the credit has increased (Sc7).

If the credit does not increase (N in Sc7), a medal insertion command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc8). Then, the process proceeds to Sc10.

On the other hand, when the credit is increased (Y in Sc7), a credit increase command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc9). Then, the process proceeds to Sc10.

Even if no medal has been inserted (N in Sc6), the process proceeds to Sc10.

In Sc10, it is determined whether or not the MAX bet switch 6 has been operated (Sc10). When the MAX bet switch 6 is operated (Y in Sc10), a medal insertion command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc13). Then proceed to Sc11.

Even when the MAX bet switch 6 is not operated (N at Sc10), the process proceeds to Sc11.

In Sc11, it is determined whether or not the credit has been settled (Sc11). When the credit is settled (Y in Sc11), a settlement start command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc14).

Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the payout of medals (Sc15). When an abnormality occurs (Y in Sc15), an error start command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc17).

Next, it is determined whether or not the error has been cleared (Sc18). If the error is not cleared (N in Sc18), the determination is repeated. When the error is cleared (Y in Sc18), an error clearing command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc19). Then, it returns to Sc15.

If no payout error has occurred (N in Sc15), a settlement end command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc16). Then, the process proceeds to Sc12.

Even if the credit is not settled (N in Sc11), the process proceeds to Sc12.

In Sc12, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Sc12). When the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Y in Sc12), a setting confirmation start command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc20).

Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Sc21). If the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in Sc21), the determination is repeated.

When the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Y in Sc21), a setting confirmation end command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc22). Then, the process proceeds to Sc23.

Even if the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state (N in Sc12), the process proceeds to Sc23.

Sc23 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (Sc23). If the start switch 7 is not operated (N in Sc23), the determination is repeated.

When the start switch 7 is operated (Y in Sc23), the internal lottery process is executed (Sc24). In the internal lottery process, whether to allow the winning of each winning combination based on the random number value for the internal lottery latched at the same time as the game starts by the detection of the start switch 7 (that is, the derivation of the display result corresponding to the winning combination). (Whether or not to allow) Performs the process of deciding whether or not. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on each lottery result. If a special role (BB or RB) is won by an internal lottery, the special role carry-over flag is set. Then, the presence or absence of the special role carry-over is determined by determining the presence or absence of the special role carry-over flag, and the winning combination according to the presence or absence of the special role carry-over (the special role is excluded from the internal lottery during the special role carry-over). Judgment processing is performed.

Next, the AT-related lottery process is executed (Sc25). In the AT-related lottery process, a CZ (chance zone) rush lottery is executed when a cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won in the internal lottery. If the watermelon is controlled by CZ, the ART lottery is executed when the watermelon is won in the internal lottery. In addition, when a normal replay is won by an internal lottery during ART, it is controlled to an additional special zone. In addition, in the additional special zone, the number of ART games is added when the additional lottery performed for each game is won. Further, when a CZ lottery or an ART lottery is performed, a freeze lottery for determining whether or not to control the freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed is executed. When the freeze lottery is won, the progress of the game is delayed by delaying the activation of the operation of the stop switch (the state in which the operation of the stop switch becomes possible). The state in which the number of games is added in the CZ, ART, and the special zone for addition is an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the frozen state is a state in which the progress of the game is delayed. In addition, processing necessary for executing AT (including ART) such as execution of navigation notification during AT and setting of a flag indicating that it is AT is performed.

Next, an RT state command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc25a). As described above, RT shifts according to the display result when the variable display is stopped. That is, it shifts by promotion replay, fall replay, special replay winning, and stop of the transition roll. Therefore, in this process, the same RT state command as the RT state command updated at the end of the game one game before is transmitted.

Next, an AT state command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc25b).

Next, a CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the CZ lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc26). The CZ lottery result command is generated even when the CZ lottery is not performed. In this case, the CZ lottery result command indicating that the CZ lottery has not been won is generated.

Next, an ART lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc27). The ART lottery result command is generated even when the ART lottery is not performed. In this case, the ART lottery result command indicating that the ART lottery has not been won is generated.

Next, an additional lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the additional lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc28). The additional lottery result command is generated even when the additional lottery has not been performed. In this case, the additional lottery result command indicating that the additional lottery has not been won is generated.

Next, a freeze lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc29). The ART lottery result command is generated even when the freeze lottery has not been performed. In this case, a command indicating that the freeze lottery has not been won is generated.

Next, the winning number 1 command is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc30).

Next, the winning number 2 command is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc31).

Next, a wait command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc32). If the wait is not in progress, this process is not executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the specified time (4.1 seconds) for which the wait is to be released has elapsed (Sc33). If the specified time has not elapsed (N in Sc33), the determination is repeated.

When the specified time has elapsed (Y in Sc33), the reel rotation start process is executed (Sc34). In the reel rotation start process, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated in response to the operation of the start switch 7.

Next, a reel rotation start command is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc35).

Then, the operation of the stop switch is enabled (Sc36). Next, a reel acceleration end command is generated and the command is stored (Sc37). Then, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 7 is turned on (Sc38). That is, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is operated and the stop switch is pressed. If the stop switch is not turned on (N in Sc38), the determination is repeated.

When the stop switch is turned on (Y in Sc38), an operation reception command corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc39).

Next, a slide frame number command on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc40).

Next, a stop position command on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc41).

Next, the reel stop process is executed (Sc42). In the reel stop process, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped according to the result of the internal lottery and the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Next, a reel stop command for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc43).

Then, it is determined whether or not all the reels have stopped (Sc44). If all the reels have not stopped (N in Sc44), the process returns to Sc38.

When all the reels are stopped (Y in Sc44), it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch is turned off (Sc45). That is, it is determined whether or not the pressed state of the stop switch is released. If the stop switch is not turned off (N at Sc45), the determination is repeated.

When the stop switch is turned off (Y in Sc45), a door open command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc46).

Next, the winning determination process is executed (Sc46a). In the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display results derived on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the present embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the transition roll has stopped. Further, in the winning determination process, it is also determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred in which the winning combinations that are not drawn in the internal lottery are aligned on the winning line. That is, whether or not the derived display result is normal is determined from the result of the internal lottery, the operation timing of the stop switch, and the like. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power switch 39 is turned on to shift to the setting change process and initialize the RAM. It can be canceled by executing it. By this initialization, it can be assumed that the prize generated by the abnormal prize did not occur.

Next, the game state control process is executed (Sc46b). In the game state control process, a process of setting the game state in the next game is executed. That is, the process for determining the game state in the next game is executed. Specifically, in the winning determination of Sc46a, when it is determined that the promotion replay has won a prize at RT1, the setting is made to shift to RT0. Further, when it is determined that the fall replay has won a prize at RT0 or RT2 or the transition result has stopped, the setting is made to shift to RT1. In addition, when it is determined that the special replay has won a prize at RT0, a setting is made to shift to RT2. In addition, when the bonus ends, a setting is made to shift to RT3. Also, when the bonus is won, the setting is made to shift to RT4. Furthermore, when the ART lottery is won, the setting is made to shift to AT. Further, in the final game of AT, a setting is made to end AT.

Next, an RT state command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc46c). Further, in the present embodiment, the RT shifts due to the occurrence of a prize or the suspension of the shift roll. Then, in response to the result of the winning determination processing for determining the occurrence of winning or the transition result in the processing of Sc46a, the RT state in the next game is determined in the processing of Sc46b, and in this processing based on the determined content. Generate an RT state command. Therefore, the content indicated by the RT status command transmitted by Sc25a before the winning determination process (that is, which of RT 0 to 4) may differ from the content indicated by the RT status command transmitted in this process. is there.

Next, an AT state command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc46d). In the process of Sc46b, the AT state in the next game is determined, and the AT state command is generated in this process based on the determined content. Specifically, in the present embodiment, AT control starts from the next game of the game that wins the ART lottery. Therefore, when the ART lottery is won, an AT state command indicating that the AT is controlled is generated. Further, in the final game of AT, an AT state command indicating that the AT is not controlled is generated. Therefore, the content indicated by the AT status command transmitted by Sc25b (that is, whether or not AT is in progress) may differ from the content indicated by the AT status command transmitted in this process.

Next, a CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the CZ lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc47). Since the CZ lottery is not performed between the generation of the CZ lottery result command in Sc26 and the main process, the same CZ lottery result command as the CZ lottery result command generated in Sc26 is generated in this process. To.

Next, an ART lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc48). Since the ART lottery is not performed between the time when the ART lottery result command is generated by Sc27 and the main process, the same ART lottery result command as the ART lottery result command generated by Sc27 is generated in this process. To.

Next, an additional lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the additional lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc49). Since the additional lottery is not performed between the time when the additional lottery result command is generated by Sc28 and the main process, the same additional lottery result command as the additional lottery result command generated by Sc28 is generated in this process. To.

Next, a freeze lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc50). Since the freeze lottery is not performed between the generation of the freeze lottery result command in Sc29 and the main process, the same additional lottery result command as the freeze lottery result command generated in Sc29 is generated in this process. To.

Next, the winning number 1 command is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc51).

Next, the winning number 2 command is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc51).

Next, a winning number command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc52).

Next, the winning combination payout number command 1 is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc53).

Next, the winning combination payout number command 2 is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc54).

Then, it is determined whether or not the medal is paid out (Sc55). When medals are paid out (Y in Sc55), it is determined whether or not a payout abnormality has occurred (Sc57).

When a payout error occurs (Y in Sc57), an error start command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc58). Then, it is determined whether or not the error is canceled by canceling the payout abnormality (Sc59). If the error is not cleared (N in Sc59), the determination is repeated.

When the error is cleared (Y in Sc59), an error clearing command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc60). Then, the process proceeds to Sc56. Further, even if a payout abnormality has not occurred (N in Sc57), the process proceeds to Sc56.

Further, even when the payout has not occurred (N in Sc55), the process proceeds to Sc56.

Sc56 generates a payout end command and stores the command in the command buffer (Sc56).

Then, it is determined whether or not the bonus has ended (Sc61). That is, it is determined whether or not the game at the end of the bonus (that is, the final game of the bonus) is finished.

When the bonus ends (Y in Sc61), a bonus end command is generated and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc67). In addition, the operation end time waiting process is executed (Sc68). In the operation end time waiting process, a process for waiting until the process to be executed at the end of the bonus is completed, such as execution of an ending effect accompanying the end of the bonus, is executed. Then, when it is the end of BB, the process of clearing the RAM 41c is executed (Sc69). Then, the process proceeds to Sc63.

If the bonus has not ended (N in Sc61), it is determined whether or not the bonus will start from the next game (Sc62). That is, it is determined whether or not the special role BB or RB is a winning game.

When the bonus starts from the next game (Y in Sc62), the operation start time waiting process is executed (Sc66). In the operation start time waiting process, a process for waiting until the process to be executed at the time of bonus winning is completed, such as execution of a bonus start effect accompanying the start of the bonus, is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Sc63.

Also, if the bonus does not start from the next game (N in Sc62), the process proceeds to Sc63.

Sc63 generates a game end command and stores the command in the command buffer (Sc63). The start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of each game is set, and the process returns to Sc1 (Sc64). When returning to Sc1, the final address of the RAM to be initialized is set in the register by Sc2, and the RAM in the area specified by Sc3 is cleared. As a result, the RAM is cleared for each game. The RAM for each game may be cleared before the game end command is generated. In the main process, after the process of Sc46 and before the process of Sc47, the RT is also controlled to shift according to the type of winning combination and the type of lottery winning combination drawn by the internal lottery.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start switch is operated (that is, when the game is started), the CZ lottery result command → ART lottery result command → additional lottery result command → freeze lottery result command → winning. Commands are sent in the order of number 1 command → winning number 2 command. That is, the first process (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player, and the game in a specific game state (CZ, ART, additional special zone) according to the lottery result of the internal lottery. The second process (CZ lottery, ART lottery, additional lottery, freeze lottery) for determining whether or not to execute the control to shift to the state in which the number is added (freeze state) is performed, and the second process After transmitting the CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result, the ART lottery result command, the additional lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the lottery result of the first process are transmitted. .. Here, the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, the additional lottery, and the freeze lottery may or may not be performed depending on the model, but the internal lottery is generally performed regardless of the model. However, in the present embodiment, since the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is finally transmitted, the command finally transmitted can be the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the model changes and the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the result of the second process are different, the common process of starting the production when the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted is performed. Is possible. For this reason, it is possible to standardize the program related to the execution trigger of the production regardless of the model, and it is possible to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

Further, even if the same model is used, the second process may or may not be performed depending on the game state. Even in this case, since the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is finally transmitted, the command finally transmitted can be the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the result of the second process are different in the same model, the common process of starting the production when the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted is performed. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the program related to the execution trigger of the effect regardless of the game state, and it is possible to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stop switch is operated (that is, when the game ends), commands are transmitted in the order of RT state command → winning number 1 command → winning number 2 command. That is, as the process for determining the display result, the first process (the winning determination process shown in Sc46a) for determining whether or not the winning combination has been won, and the promotion replay or the promotion replay or the like according to the result of the winning determination process. The second process (game state control process shown in Sc46b) for deciding to execute the control for shifting the RT, which is a predetermined control, when the fall replay, the special replay wins, or the shift result is stopped. After executing and transmitting the RT state command indicating the processing result of the second processing, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the processing result of the first processing are transmitted. Here, the RT transition according to the result of the winning determination processing may or may not be performed depending on the model, but the winning determination processing is generally performed regardless of the model. Then, in the present embodiment, since the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is finally transmitted, the command finally transmitted can be the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the model changes and the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the processing result of the second processing are different, the common processing that starts the production when the command indicating the processing result of the winning judgment processing is transmitted. It is possible to do. For this reason, it is possible to standardize the program related to the execution trigger of the production regardless of the model, and it is possible to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

Further, even if the same model is used, the second process may or may not be performed depending on the game state. Even in this case, since the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is finally transmitted, the command to be finally transmitted can be the same. Therefore, in the same model, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the processing result of the second processing are different, the common processing that starts the production when the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination processing is transmitted. It is possible to do. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the program related to the execution trigger of the effect regardless of the game state, and it is possible to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

In this embodiment, a plurality of commands are transmitted a plurality of times in one game. Specifically, in Sc25a, Sc25b, Sc26 to Sc29, RT status command, AT status command, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, additional lottery result command, freeze lottery result command are transmitted, and Sc46a, Sc46b, Sc47 In ~ Sc50, the RT state command, the AT state command, the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the additional lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command are transmitted again. Since the contents of the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the additional lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command do not change depending on the processing result of the winning determination process, the contents do not change between a plurality of transmissions. However, since the content of the RT state command changes depending on the processing result of the winning determination, the content changes between multiple transmissions. In addition, the content of the AT status command changes between being transmitted a plurality of times depending on the result of the ART lottery and whether or not it is the final game of the AT. In this way, by configuring the command to be transmitted a plurality of times with a command whose content changes and a command whose content does not change, the states are synchronized between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, and the states are synchronized with each other. It is possible to prevent the program capacity for synchronizing the states from increasing while making it possible to grasp the state. That is, the state is changed between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 by simply transmitting the same command and changing the content of the command without determining whether or not to send the command each time the state changes. Since synchronization is possible, the program for determining whether or not to send a command can be omitted, and the capacity of the program can be prevented from increasing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can be configured to store the reception history of the command from the main control unit 41 in the RAM 91c. By checking the command reception history in this way, it is possible to verify whether or not the sub-control unit 91 has malfunctioned by transmitting the command due to an illegal act. With such a configuration, the command reception history can be retained even when the initialization condition of the RAM 91c is satisfied. As a result, it becomes possible to verify whether or not an illegal act has been performed even after the initialization condition is satisfied, and it is possible to prevent the defective whale drinking from being unable to be identified due to the reception of the command.

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting the start process and the game process at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage decrease signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if the voltage decrease signal has been input, whether or not the voltage decrease signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that is set.

After the power failure determination process in the Sk2 step, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sk3), and if the power failure flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk3a and the power failure flag is set. To shift to the power failure processing (main).

Further, it is determined whether or not the error flag set in Sk21a, which will be described later, is set (Sk3a). If the error flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4. If the error flag is set, error processing is executed.

In the Sk4 step, a port input process for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during the timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes of Sk9 to Sk11 such as the reel start process described later. Is done. The timer interrupt 2 is a branch process during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, output control of control signals, etc., and update of commands and external output signals. Specifically, the processing of Sk12 to Sk17 is performed, such as the LED dynamic display processing described later. Further, the timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the passing of the origin of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Specifically, the passing of the origin, which will be described later. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. Further, the timer interrupt 4 is a branch process during timer interrupt that detects the input of the stop switch and controls the reel stop. Specifically, the process of Sk23 to Sk25 such as the stop switch process described later. Is done. In the Sk5 step, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and the value is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0 ... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

Next, it is determined whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 by referring to the branch counter value (Sk6), and if it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt. In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is confirmed whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are starting or rotating at a constant speed, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are starting or rotating at a constant speed. For example, a motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is 1 by referring to the branch counter value, that is, whether or not it is timer interrupt 2 (Sk8), and if it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, if it is timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel start processing (Sk9) that controls the step time interval at the start of 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Sk10) that changes the phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C , 32R is stopped, and after a certain period of time has elapsed, the motor phase signal standby process (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation is sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to the Sk25 step.

Further, in the case of timer interruption 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, control signal output processing for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port, etc. (Sk13), time counter update process for updating various time counters (Sk14), detection status monitoring of door open detection switch 25, door monitoring process for requesting transmission of door command (Sk15), setting set in command buffer Changing command, return command, error occurrence command, RT status command, AT status command, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, additional lottery result command, freeze lottery result command, winning number 1 command, winning number 2 command, winning A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a number command, a combination payout number command 1, and a combination payout number command 2 to the sub-control unit 91, and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating an external output signal. After the execution is performed sequentially, the process proceeds to the Sk25 step.

Further, if the timer interrupt is 3 or the timer interrupt is 4 in the Sk6 step, it is further determined whether or not it is 3 by referring to the branching counter value, that is, whether or not it is the timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). Then, if it is not the timer interrupt 4, that is, if it is the timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (passing of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of the reel rotation error is detected. At the same time, check whether the stop preparation is completed (whether the stop preparation completion code is set), and if the stop preparation is completed and the reel is rotating at a constant speed, the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. The process at the time of passing through the origin for enabling the operation of (Sk20) is executed. Next, it is determined whether or not the detection state of the switches such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, and 8R has changed, and whether or not the detection state of each sensor such as the full tank sensor 35a has changed. , Executes a switch input determination process for requesting transmission of an operation detection command (Sk21). Then, the error is detected based on the determination result of the detection state of the sensor or the switch in the switch input determination process, and the error detection time process that performs the process associated with the error detection is executed (Sk21a). Next, after sequentially executing the random value reading process (Sk22) in which the numerical data is read from the random number value register R1D and stored in the random number value storage work, the process proceeds to the Sk26 step.

Further, if the timer interrupt 4 is used in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work of the stop reel is stopped when the stop operation position is stored in the work of the stop reel with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Stop switch processing (Sk23) that determines the stop position from the operation position and calculates how many steps to stop after, counts the number of steps until the stop calculated by the stop switch processing, and when it is time to stop After sequentially executing the stop process (Sk24) for starting the brake by the two-phase excitation and the final stop process (Sk25) for starting the brake by the three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of the brake in the stop process, the process proceeds to the Sk26 step.

In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the process returns to the process before the interrupt.

Next, the contents of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage decrease signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if the voltage decrease signal has been input, whether or not the voltage decrease signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that is set.

After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sp3), and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to the power failure process (sub). In the power failure processing (sub), the backup flag used in the startup processing (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

If the power failure flag is not set, the command analysis process is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, the process corresponding to the acquired command is executed. The content of the command is specified when the command is acquired. As a result, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Further, based on the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the additional lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command, the lottery results of the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, the additional lottery, and the freeze lottery are specified. Also, the RT status is specified based on the RT status command. Also, it is specified whether or not it is controlled by the AT based on the AT status command. In addition, whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command, and the type of winning winning combination are specified.

Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect execution process (Sp5). In the effect execution process, the sub control unit 91 starts executing the effect when it receives the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command from the main control unit 91.

Specifically, the sub control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the CZ lottery. In addition, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery conditions of the CZ lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect suggesting the result of the CZ lottery is executed.

Similarly, the sub control unit 91 identifies the lottery result of the ART lottery based on the ART lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the ART lottery. In addition, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is determined that the lottery conditions of the ART lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect suggesting the result of the ART lottery is executed. When the ART lottery is won, an effect indicating that fact is executed at the start of AT control in the next game.

Similarly, the sub control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the additional lottery based on the additional lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the additional lottery. In addition, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is determined that the lottery conditions for the additional lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect suggesting the result of the additional lottery is executed.

Similarly, the sub control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the freeze lottery based on the freeze lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the freeze lottery. In addition, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is determined that the lottery conditions of the freeze lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, the effect in the freeze state is executed.

Similarly, the sub control unit 91 identifies the AT state (whether or not it is shifting to the AT) based on the AT state command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the AT state. Then, when it is specified that the transition to AT is in progress, the effect during AT is executed.

Similarly, the sub control unit 91 identifies the RT state (which of RT 0 to 4) based on the RT state command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the RT state. In addition, the processing result of the winning determination process is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is determined that the RT transition condition is satisfied based on the processing result of the winning determination process, the effect according to the RT state to be transitioned is executed. For example, when it is specified that it is an AT in RT2, it is in ART, so the effect during ART is executed.

The sub-control unit 91 does not execute the effect when the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the additional lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command are transmitted in the main processes Sc47 to Sc50. That is, when the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command are received following the reception of these commands, the effect is not executed.

In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the winning number 1 command, the winning number 2 command, the winning number command, the bonus end command, or the like, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect according to the type of the received command.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23. Even if the slot machine described in the first modification is applied to the above embodiment, the present invention can be carried out in the same manner as in the above embodiment. Specifically, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command of the above embodiment can be replaced with the internal winning command in the modification 1.

Hereinafter, in the first modification, the control contents of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23.

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

As shown in FIG. 21, in the special winning combination number table, when none of the special winning combination is won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is "0", and the winning number of BB is "1", which is RB. The winning number is assigned "1".

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in the general winning combination winning number table, when none of the general winning combination is won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is "0", and the winning number of the normal replay is "1". , The winning number of replay GR1 is "2", the winning number of replay GR2 is "3", the winning number of replay GR3 is "4", and the winning number of replay GR4 is "5". The winning number of GR5 is "6", the winning number of replay GR6 is "7", the winning number of replay GR11 is "8", and the winning number of replay GR12 is "9". The winning number is "10", the winning number of the replay GR14 is "11", the winning number of the replay GR15 is "12", and the winning number of the replay GR16 is "13". The winning number of the replay GR22 is "15", the winning number of the replay GR23 is "16", the winning number of the replay GR24 is "17", and the winning number of the replay GR25 is "17". "18" is assigned, and "19" is assigned as the winning number of the replay GR26. The winning number of the strong cherry is "20", the winning number of the strong cherry is "21", and the winning number of the watermelon is "22". The winning number of the left bell 1 is "23", the winning number of the left bell 2 is "24", the winning number of the left bell 3 is "25", and the winning number of the left bell 4 is "". "26", the winning number of the middle bell 1 is "27", the winning number of the middle bell 2 is "28", the winning number of the middle bell 3 is "29", and the winning number of the middle bell 4 is "29". , "30", the winning number of the right bell 1 is "31", the winning number of the right bell 2 is "32", the winning number of the right bell 3 is "33", the winning number of the right bell 4 The number is assigned "34", and the winning number of the common bell is assigned "35".

As described above, in the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table, the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

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

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, in the internal winning command setting process, first, in the internal lottery process, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is obtained. , The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of two bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores a MODE indicating that it is the first internal winning command in the first byte, and wins a special role in the EXT of the second byte. Store the number.

In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired in the internal lottery process (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. Winning obtained by sequentially determining whether or not there is (Sf5), whether or not it is less than 20 (Sf6), whether or not it is less than 23 (Sf7), and whether or not it is less than 35 (Sf8). It is determined which of the plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, when the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for transmission winning. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 2 in the step of Sf5 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 20 in the step of Sf6, that is, when the winning number is any of 2 to 19, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 20 in the step of Sf6 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 23 in the step of Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is assigned. The transmission winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 23 in the step of Sf7 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 35 in the step of Sf8, that is, when the winning number is any of 23 to 34, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). If it is determined in the step of Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmitting winning number (Sf9).

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

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

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

Further, in the internal winning command setting process of this embodiment, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as the transmission winning number, and the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, the command is used. The winning number by the internal lottery can be specified based on the included sending winning number.

On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the second predetermined range (2 to 19) the winning number is based on the above, while the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19). It is possible to identify something.

If the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34). It is possible to identify something.

The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of this embodiment are subsequently executed by the timer interrupt processing (main) to the sub-control unit 91. Will be transmitted sequentially.

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

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

In this embodiment, the winning numbers of the special winning combination and the general winning combination are assigned separately, that is, the winning numbers of the special winning combination corresponding to the types and deviations of the special winning combination (BB, RB) in the special winning combination winning number table are assigned. It is configured to set and set the winning number of the general role according to the type of the general role and the loss in the general role winning number table, and the main control unit 41 sets the winning number of the special role and the winning number of the special role according to the result of the internal lottery. The winning number of the general winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, but the winning number is assigned without dividing the special winning combination and the general winning combination, for example, BB, small winning combination, "BB + small winning combination that is won at the same time". The winning numbers may be assigned to each of the winning combinations. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, so that the special winning combination and the small winning combination are won based only on the one winning number. It is possible to determine whether or not the reels are being used, and perform predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.).

[Modification 2]
Next, a modified example of the process for the main control unit 41 to transmit a command, which is a modified example 2 of the above embodiment, will be described.

At the start of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a game state or a navigation notification is executed) with the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding advantageous states advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel) is performed. Various control states are maintained or updated according to the combination of symbols stopped at (the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state). Further, at the start and end of the game, a control state command capable of specifying various control states at that time is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the playability and design concept of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

As shown in FIG. 24, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify the control state whose contents can change between the start of one unit of the game and the end of the game. It includes a command 1 and a control state command 2 that is unique to the game and can specify a control state whose contents do not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

The control state command 1 includes a plurality of game state-related commands capable of specifying a control state related to the game state in the main control unit 41, and AT control during AT, that is, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of AT-related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT-related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, AT not being controlled. The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands capable of specifying a control state unique to the game.

Further, the game state-related command is, for example, a command capable of specifying the game state in the main control unit 41, and when the game state is changed as a predetermined number of games are played, in the game. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled game state ends, and when the game state is transferred by paying out a predetermined number of medals, it is controlled by the game. A command or the like that can specify the number of medals remaining until the end of the current game state is included.

Further, the AT-related command A includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the remaining games in which the control of the AT controlled in the game is continued. Commands that can specify the number etc. are included.

The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the cumulative number of normal games played in a normal state in which the AT is not controlled after the control of the previous AT is terminated, and a command in which the normal state is performed. When the number of games reaches a predetermined number and is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a command that can specify the number of remaining games until the number of games is controlled to the advantageous state, the right to be controlled by AT is granted. The number of games remaining until the control of the AT is started is included.

The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, a command that can specify the winning status of the AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the AT. A command that can specify the additional status of the number of games, a command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player, which is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, and a command that is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game A command capable of specifying the type of effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect performed using a reel in the freeze state, an effect suggesting an internal lottery result, etc.) is included.

As described above, in one command transmitted by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to the sub control unit 91, the first byte (MODE) represents the classification of the command, and the second byte (EXT) is the command. It is designed to represent the content. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like the other commands. In particular, as shown in FIG. 24, the MODE of each series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to consecutive numerical values (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to each order.

Further, the data indicating the content of the specific command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as EXT in each command included in the control state command is set in the area of the predetermined data address of the RAM corresponding to each data. The data address of each data is set to be a continuous numerical value corresponding to the order of transmission, similar to the value of MODE, and the initial value (the first of the control state commands). It can be obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing of adding 1) from the data address of the command transmitted to.

Next, a game start transmission command setting process, which is a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, will be described.

The main control unit 41 executes a winning number setting process when a game start operation is performed, and sets a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM that can specify the winning status of the internal lottery according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, the stop order data setting process is executed, and the stop order data that is advantageous to the player can be specified according to the internal lottery result, or the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but the standard push order (for example, The stop order data that can specify the left first stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. After that, the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, and the control state command capable of specifying the control state at the start of the game and the internal winning command including the winning number capable of specifying the internal lottery result are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Set in the command queue to send to.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating the corresponding control state among a plurality of control states is executed as the game is started (Sa1). .. In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the game state, the number of games remaining until the predetermined game state ends, the number of medals remaining until the predetermined game state ends, and the cumulative number of normal games. Etc., the control state determined by the result of the previous game is maintained without being updated.

After executing the control status update process in the step of Sa1, the control status command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-mentioned command group included in the control status commands that can specify each control status in the command queue is executed ( Sa2).

As shown in FIG. 26, in the control state command batch setting process, the value of MODE set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state related command included in the control state command). Set to a certain B0) (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the initial value (the value of the address of the area in which the data of the game state related command is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

After that, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sb4), and the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM is set in the command queue in the state where the timer interrupt is prohibited (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the RAM area of the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as the EXT in the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

After that, the timer interrupt wait process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to allow, the process waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and then the process returns to the caller's process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), the command transmission process during normal operation is executed each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the data set in the command queue (MODE and EXT constituting the command). Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt wait process is executed in the step Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7 are set first. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

After the timer interrupt waiting process in the step of Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt waiting process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, the EXT set after the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is set as the second byte of the command. It will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and by executing the timer interrupt wait processing twice by the steps of Sb8 and Sb9, one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command will be transmitted to the sub-control unit. It will be transmitted to 91.

After that, 1 is added to the value of MODE in the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb10), and 1 is added to the value of the data address in the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb11). Then, the value of the number of times of processing in the predetermined area of the RAM is subtracted by 1 (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number of times of processing remaining after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13). It is determined whether or not MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

When it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processes is not 0, that is, the MODE and EXT are not set in the command queue for all the commands in the control state command group, and the commands are not yet set in the command queue. If remains, return to the step of Sb4, and with the timer interrupt set to be prohibited again, perform the processing of the steps Sb5 to Sb7 and then execute the processing of the steps Sb10 and Sb11. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands that have not yet been set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the number of remaining processes is 0, that is, when MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all the commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the command transmission process at the start of the caller's game.

In the game start command transmission process, after the control state command batch setting process in the Sa2 step is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role are set in a predetermined area of the RAM. After that, a command transmission process for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM in the command queue is executed (Sa4).

In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 27, timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sc1), MODE of a predetermined area of RAM is set in the command queue, and then EXT of a predetermined area of RAM is set in the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of timer interrupt set in the step of Sc1 is released (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the transmission command setting process at the start of the game.

After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the transmission command setting process at the start of the game, the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general role is determined based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the above are set in the predetermined area of the RAM. After that, the command transmission process is executed (Sa6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process of the step of Sa6 are interrupted by the timer at a predetermined timing in which the interrupt is subsequently performed, as in the case of the command setting process in Sa4. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the process (main), the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in the step of Sa6, the command setting process is terminated, and the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is terminated. After that, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled as the start operation is performed, and the control is performed according to the progress of the game.

In the game start transmission command setting process, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then the internal winning command. The setting process is executed to send an internal winning command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 to the sub-control unit 91, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving the common internal winning command, and controls the main control unit 41. It is possible to start the control of the corresponding production and the like.

Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 28.

The main control unit 41 stops the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control is started with the start operation of the game (when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released). That is, at the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process for setting the above-mentioned control state command and the command related to the game result to the sub-control unit 91 in the command queue is executed.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 (Sd1), and then the command is transmitted. The process is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of RAM are set in the command queue.

After that, the control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the result of the game. In the control state update process, among the control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the result of the game, for example, a game state or a predetermined game state is completed. The number of remaining games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in the predetermined state, for example, the predetermined state. Regarding the number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by AT, etc., 1 is subtracted according to the game played in the corresponding state. A control state that is maintained without being updated or subtracted and does not change regardless of the outcome of the game or the game being played in a given state, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order favorable to the player, The type of production is controlled so as to be maintained without change.

After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the above-mentioned control state command batch setting process is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 are performed. Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

After that, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM is acquired based on the combination of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the MODE and EXT of the winning number command are set in the predetermined area of the RAM based on the winning number. (Sd5), the command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue. After that, in the same manner as setting the winning number command in the command queue in the steps of Sd5 and Sd6, predetermined commands to be transmitted with the end of the game (for example, payout number command, game end command, payout start command, payout end). For commands, error commands, etc.), after setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM, a command transmission process is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all the commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the transmission command setting process at the end of the game is terminated. After that, control is performed according to the progress of the game, such as paying out medals and setting replays according to the result of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process at the end of the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as the second timing, that is, at the end of the game. It is executed so that a plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state update process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to update or maintain the control state that may change with the end of the game. By executing the control status command batch setting process, the control status command batch setting process sends a control status command that can identify the control status updated or maintained by the control status update process.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. A command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 such as a number command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game, so that a prize is won. It is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving a common command, and responds to the control. It is possible to start the control of the production and the like.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the player operates the start switch 7 (main control) is set as the timing start timing when the sub-control unit 91 (timekeeping means) does not perform the image initial setting process (preparation control). The description has been made using an example (when the unit 41 starts the game and the control is advanced according to the operation of the player), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 (timekeeping means) does not perform the image initial setting process (preparation control), the timing when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the timekeeping start timing (player's operation). When the control is advanced according to the above). As a result, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses without operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R after any one or two reels of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Can also execute a notification effect (display of a stop promotion notification screen).

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed without operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R after the sub-control unit 91 (notifying means) starts timing. As an example of the notification effect to be executed (when a predetermined time has elapsed without being operated by the player), an example of displaying a stop promotion notification screen has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be a demo effect or a power saving effect that is displayed when the operation is not performed for a predetermined time.

Specific examples when the notification effect is a demo effect or a power saving effect are as follows. For example, when the sub control unit 91 (timekeeping means) does not perform the image initial setting process (preparation control), the medal insertion unit 4, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, etc. Timekeeping starts when the 8R accepts an operation by the player. Then, after the time counting is started, the medal insertion unit 4, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R do not accept the operation by the player, and a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) is reached. When the lapse has passed (when a predetermined time has elapsed without being operated by the player), the sub-control unit 91 (effect executing means) may execute a demonstration effect, a power saving effect, or the like. Even in this case, the sub-control unit 91 (timekeeping means) starts timing when the image initial setting process (preparation control) is completed when the image initial setting process (preparation control) is being performed. Then, after the time counting is started, the medal insertion unit 4, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R do not accept the operation by the player, and a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) is reached. When the lapse has passed (when a predetermined time has elapsed without being operated by the player), the sub-control unit 91 (effect executing means) may execute a demonstration effect, a power saving effect, or the like.

Further, for example, the notification effect includes a continuous notification effect that notifies the continuation of ART, a winning notification effect that notifies the winning of a bonus or ART, or a winning or ART such as a bonus or ART if the battle effect is won. Even if you lose in the battle production when it is a production that notifies you of continuation etc., by reviving and winning in the production of the next game, you will be notified of winning bonuses, ART etc. and continuation of ART etc. It may be a production or the like.

Specific examples when the notification effect is a continuous notification effect, a winning notification effect, a revival effect, or the like are as follows. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 (timekeeping means) does not perform the image initial setting process (preparation control), when the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is completed (third stop). When the operation stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are released, when the operation by the player is accepted), the timing is started. Then, after the timing is started, the medal insertion unit 4, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R do not accept the operation by the player, and a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) is reached. When the lapse has passed (when a predetermined time has elapsed without being operated by the player), the sub-control unit 91 (effect execution means) is to execute the continuous notification effect, the winning notification effect, the revival effect, and the like. It may be. Even in this case, the sub-control unit 91 (timekeeping means) starts timing when the image initial setting process (preparation control) is completed when the image initial setting process (preparation control) is being performed. Then, after the timing is started, the medal insertion unit 4, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R do not accept the operation by the player, and a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) is reached. When the lapse has passed (when a predetermined time has elapsed without being operated by the player), the sub-control unit 91 (effect execution means) is to execute the continuous notification effect, the winning notification effect, the revival effect, and the like. It may be.

The predetermined time may be changed according to the type of notification effect. For example, if the notification effect is a stop promotion notification screen display, the predetermined time is set to 1 minute, and if the notification effect is a demonstration effect or a power saving effect, the predetermined time is set to 5 minutes, and the notification effect is a continuous notification effect. Alternatively, in the case of a winning notification effect or a resurrection effect, the predetermined time may be set to 3 minutes. The predetermined time is not limited to 1 minute, 3 minutes, and 5 minutes, and may be any time.

[About gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. The configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine that sets the number of bets, a fully credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using only credits, and a pachinko gaming machine, and the claim is made. It is possible to realize such an invention. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and gaming balls. It may be possible to use the value for games together. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A gaming machine capable of paying out any of the utility values is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all the reels are stopped, and the combination of the display results derived to the three reels is used. The slot machine in which a prize is generated is explained accordingly. However, one game ends when the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to a slot machine having a variable display device having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as in the horizontal direction and the diagonal direction. ..

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, display results are derived from each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value (medals, credits), and all of the plurality of variable display areas. It is a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result in, and a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game. May be good.

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

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

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 (game control means) is a means for controlling the game, and the control proceeds according to the operation of the player. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (effect execution means) executes the effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 (timekeeping means) starts timekeeping. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (notifying means) does not operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R after the start of time counting, and when a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses (the player does not operate the sub-control unit 91). When a predetermined time has elapsed), a notification effect (for example, display of a stop promotion notification screen) is executed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (effect execution means) performs image initial setting processing (preparation control) for executing the effect when the slot machine 1 is started. Further, the sub control unit 91 (timekeeping means) advances the control according to the operation of the player when the main control unit 41 starts the game when the image initial setting process (preparation control) is not performed. When), the timekeeping is started when the game is started, and when the main control unit 41 starts the game when the image initial setting process (preparation control) is being performed (according to the operation of the player). When the control is advanced), the time counting is started when the image initial setting process (preparatory control) is completed.

As a result, it is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, display of a stop promotion notification screen) based on the elapsed time under a situation in which the game can be preferably played. Therefore, even if the game is started while the image initial setting process (preparation control) is being performed, the notification effect can be executed without giving a disadvantage to the player.

(2) Further, the sub-control unit 91 (effect executing means) may perform notification (for example, display of the screen during initial setting) that the image initial setting process (preparation control) is being performed.

As a result, it is possible to recognize that the image initialization process (preparation control) is being executed.

(3) Further, the sub-control unit 91 (operation procedure notification means) executes an operation procedure notification effect for notifying the player of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (operation procedure notification means) may execute the operation procedure notification effect after the image initial setting process (preparation control) is completed.

As a result, it is possible to prevent the operation procedure notification effect from being performed in a halfway state.

(4) Further, the image initial setting process (preparation control) is a control for performing an effect by displaying an image. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (effect execution means) starts the audio output control earlier than the completion of the image initial setting process (preparation control), and starts from a predetermined trigger (for example, the execution start timing of the effect that outputs the effect sound). The output volume is reduced based on the elapsed time of, and even if a predetermined trigger occurs during the image initial setting process (preparation control), the output volume is lowered based on the elapsed time from the predetermined trigger. Control may be performed.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the annoyance of surrounding players.

(5) Further, whether to execute the first process (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to give the player an advantageous privilege and the control for shifting to a specific gaming state according to the lottery result of the internal lottery. The second process (CZ lottery, ART lottery, additional lottery, freeze lottery) for determining whether or not to perform is performed, and the CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, additional lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the second process, After the freeze lottery result command is transmitted, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the lottery result of the first processing are transmitted (in this example, after performing the processing of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. 18, Sc30 and Sc30 and The part that executes the processing of Sc31).

Therefore, since the first process is a lottery executed regardless of the model, the command finally transmitted can be the same regardless of the model. In addition, the command to be finally transmitted can be the same even when the second process is performed or not performed in the same model depending on the game state. Therefore, since it is possible to standardize the command that triggers the sub-control unit 91 to execute the production, it is possible to standardize the program related to the execution trigger of the production among a plurality of models, and the program development cost. Can be suppressed.

(6) Further, a variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and a display result is derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed. Then, in a game machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, the game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game and the game control means transmit the command. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch 8L,) that the player operates to derive a display result. 8C, 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation means. The game control means includes a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery) that determines a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and the predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery). When the determination result becomes a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) that is the target of notification (for example, navigation notification), an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) that is advantageous for the player, etc. ) Is notified (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), and specific control information (for example, an internal lottery) regarding a determination result of the advance determination means (for example, an internal lottery). Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the first internal winning command, the second internal winning command, etc. to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91, etc.), and The specific control information transmitting means includes the above-mentioned advance determination means (for example, an internal lottery, etc.) regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). When the determination result becomes the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination or the like), the fact that the notification target result has been obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) is determined. The specific control information that cannot be specified (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

As a result, in those provided with the game control means and the effect control means, it is possible to avoid the problem caused by the effect control means being cheated.

(7) Further, a variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and a display result is derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed. Then, in a game machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, the game control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) for controlling the game and the game control means transmit the information. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on the control information (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch 8L) that the player operates to derive a display result. , 8C, 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derivation operation means. , The game control means includes a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery) that determines a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and the predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery). A numerical value setting means for setting a different numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) for each determination result of the above, and a predetermined control (for example, an internal winning flag) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) set by the numerical value setting means. Setting, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) and the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) are notified (for example, navigation notification, etc.). ) Is the target of the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.), the notification state (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player) is notified to the player in an advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player). The notification state control means for controlling the navigation notification (such as the state in which the navigation notification is executed) and the specific control information (for example, the first internal winning command, the second) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery) Includes a specific control information transmitting means for transmitting an internal winning command or the like to the effect control means, and is set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained. As a numerical value (for example, a winning number or the like), a continuous numerical value having a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34, etc.) is assigned, and the specific control information transmitting means has at least the notification state (for example, the notification state (for example) For example, in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means (for example, the winning number or the like) is in the predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, etc.). 23 to 34, etc.), the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.) can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) cannot be specified. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like).

As a result, whether or not the result is a notification target can be determined by whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, so that the specific control information can be obtained. The process of sending can be simplified.

(8) Further, in a game machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) for playing a game, according to a first control means (for example, a main control unit 41 or the like) and control information received from the first control means. A second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) for controlling is provided, and the first control means (for example, a main control unit 41 or the like) is used in one unit of a game (for example, a game or the like). The first control means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). The state control information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (for example, a control state command or the like) capable of specifying a control state to the second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is included. The plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command, etc.) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing are the first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and the second timing (for example, a game). First state control information (for example, control state command 2 etc.) that can specify a control state (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) that does not change at the end of the game, and a first timing (for example, for example). Second state control information (for example, control state command 1) that can specify a control state (for example, a game state) that can change at the start of the game and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). Etc.), and the state control information transmitting means has a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command batch setting processing, etc.) with common control (for example, control state command batch setting process, etc.) at any timing among a plurality of timings. It is characterized by sending control status commands, etc.).

As a result, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing in the one-unit game, and the first timing and the second timing in the one-unit game change. A configuration in which a second state control information capable of specifying a possible control state and a plurality of types of state control information including the second state control information are transmitted at each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game. In, since these plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the first control while grasping the control state of the first control means in detail on the second control means side. The program capacity when the means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 12 Game auxiliary display 41 Main control unit 41c RAM
91 Sub control unit 91c RAM

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means that controls the game and advances the control according to the operation of the player.
And the effect control means for performing control of production,
Timekeeping means to start timekeeping and
A notification means for causing the effect control means to execute a notification effect when a predetermined time has elapsed without being operated by the player since the time measurement means started timing.
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
The first notification means controlled by the game control means and
With
The game control means
Predetermining means to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values for each determination result of the prior determination means, and
It is a means for controlling to derive a display result according to a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means, and the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is a specific determination of any one of a plurality of types of specific determination results. In the case where the numerical value corresponds to the result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result, the operation mode other than the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. A derivation control means that controls to derive a display result that is more advantageous to the player than when the derivation operation means is operated in
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes any kind of specific determination result, the first notification means is notified of the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. A first notification control means capable of controlling ,
Control information indicating a numerical value corresponding to a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result of any type, and identification of any type. It is specified that the determination result has been obtained, but the type of the specific determination result is not specified, and the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result is not specified. The first control information transmission means that can be transmitted,
Including
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result of any kind, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means.
The first control information transmitting means is set by the numerical value setting means regardless of whether or not the first notification means is notified of the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. When it is determined whether or not the numerical value is within the predetermined numerical range and it is determined that the numerical value is within the predetermined numerical range, the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means may be any of the predetermined numerical ranges. By performing the process of transmitting the first control information indicating a specific numerical value in the predetermined numerical range, the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result is transmitted to the first notification. Common first control information is transmitted by common processing regardless of whether the means is notified or not.
The effect control means performs preparatory control for executing the effect when the slot machine is started.
The timekeeping means starts timing when the game control means advances the control according to the operation of the player when the effect control means does not perform the preparatory control, and when the control is advanced, the timekeeping means is started. the presentation control means is the game control means when doing the preparation control starts counting when the preparation control is completed when allowed to proceed controlled in response to operation of the player, the slot machine.

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