JP6912177B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

There are slot machines and the like in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation.

There is a slot machine configured to be able to generate a special gaming state, which is a gaming mode advantageous to a player, without relying only on a mere lottery process (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-62162

The present invention, Ru der those conceived in view of the above-described slot machine.

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 by stopping the 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,
An effect control means that performs an effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
The first notification means controlled by the game control means and
The second notification means controlled by the effect control means and
With
Both the first notification means and the second notification means are visible to the player while playing a game.
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 is changed to 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.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes any kind of specific determination result, the first notification means is controlled to notify the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. The first notification control means and
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. The effect control means can specify the first control information that can be specified as the determination result, but the type of the specific determination result cannot be specified and the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result cannot be specified. The first control information transmitting means that can be transmitted to
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes any kind of specific determination result, the second control information capable of specifying the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result is referred to as the first control information. A second control information transmitting means that can be separately transmitted to the effect control means,
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.
In the first control information transmitting means, the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is used regardless of whether or not the first notification means is notified of the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. When it is determined whether or not it is within the predetermined numerical range and it is determined that it is within the predetermined numerical range, the predetermined numerical value may be any of the predetermined numerical ranges set by the numerical value setting means. When the first notification means is notified of information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result by performing a process of transmitting the first control information indicating a specific numerical value in the range. The common first control information is transmitted by the common process even when the notification is not sent.
The second control information transmitting means does not transmit the second control information when the first notifying means is not notified of the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result, and the specific determination result is obtained. When the first notification means is notified of the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type, the second control information is transmitted.
When the second control information is received, the effect control means controls the second notification means to notify the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result specified from the second control information. Including the second notification control means for performing
The game control means includes a specific control information transmitting means capable of transmitting specific control information capable of specifying a control state to the effect control means.
The specific control information transmitting means can transmit the specific control information to the effect control means when the game is started, and the specific control information is transmitted to the effect control means when the game is finished. A slot machine that can send.
The slot machine of another aspect is provided with (1) 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, and the variable display unit is variablely displayed. In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) in which the display result is derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result, the derivation operation means (for example, stop) operated by the player to derive the display result. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.), an operation procedure notification means capable of notifying the operation procedure to the derived operation means (for example, navigation notification such as 7 lip notification), and a specific period (for example, CZ, etc.). ) Followed by a privilege granting means (for example, main control unit 41, etc.) capable of granting a privilege (for example, an advantageous section, etc.) and a specific display result (for example, 7 rips, etc.) in the specific period. (For example, a sub-control unit 91 or the like) and the operation procedure notification means for deriving a specific prize display result (for example, a push order bell or the like) for generating a specific prize. The specific display result can be derived by providing an termination means (for example, main control unit 41 or the like) capable of ending the specific period on condition that the operation procedure is notified (for example, navigation notification or the like). An operation procedure for deriving the specific display result in a game (for example, navigation numbers 4, 6, 9, etc.) and an operation procedure for deriving the specific prize display result in a game in which the specific prize display result can be derived. (For example, navigation numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc.) include the same operation procedure (for example, navigation numbers 4, 6, 9, etc.), and the operation procedure notification means is described above. In a game in which a specific display result can be derived, it is possible to perform a specific notification (for example, 7-lip notification) that is a notification of an operation procedure for deriving the specific display result, and also derive the specific winning display result. A slot machine characterized in that the specific notification can be performed even in a possible game.

According to such a configuration, the expectation of the player is raised and the interest of the game is improved.

In a general slot machine, three or four stop switches are provided as a derivation operation means according to the number of reels of the variable display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. One, two or five or more stop switches may be provided. For example, the operation procedure in one case includes an operation of stopping near a specific symbol. The vicinity of a specific symbol is a range in which a specific symbol can be drawn in.

The notification of the operation procedure refers to the notification of the pressing order, the notification of the operation of stopping near a specific symbol (including the so-called bitter pressing), and the notification combining these. Examples of the push order notification include those that notify the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, and those that notify only the first stop. If the first stop and the second stop are notified, the reel to be stopped at the third stop is determined, so it is not always necessary to notify the third stop.

Examples of the notification of the operation of stopping the operation near the specific symbol include the operation of notifying the operation of stopping the specific symbol on all reels and the notification of the operation of stopping the specific symbol on some reels. It should be noted that the specific symbol to be stopped may be different for each reel, such as a specific symbol A for a certain reel and a specific symbol B for a certain reel.

As a notification that combines the notification of the pressing order and the notification of the operation of stopping near the specific symbol, for example, the notification of the operation of stopping the specific symbol can be mentioned in the order of right, left, and middle.

As a privilege, there is an advantageous section capable of notifying an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player. The advantageous section may include a plurality of advantageous sections having different probabilities of notifying the operation procedure. Further, the advantageous section is not limited to the one that notifies the operation procedure with a uniform probability (including 100%) in the game in which the operation procedure can be notified within the advantageous section, but also a certain section and another section within the advantageous section. The probability of notifying the operation procedure may be different. For example, the operation procedure may not be notified at all in a certain section, and the operation procedure may be notified 100% in another section.

Instead of "suggesting that the privilege will be granted", it may be "determining that the privilege will be granted". In this case, if the specific display result is derived even once as the display result, it is determined that the privilege is given.

In the present embodiment, 7 rips are used as an example of the specific display result, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a replay in which symbols indicating characters and bars are aligned. In addition, as an example of the specific prize display result, a bell with a defined push order is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any role may be used as long as it has a fixed push order and is paid out.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above, in a game in which the specific display result can be derived, when the operation procedure is operated by the first procedure (for example, the order of right, middle, left, etc.), the operation procedure is described. When the specific display result is derived and operated by the second procedure (for example, the procedure of making the inside the first stop) as the operation procedure, the normal display result different from the specific display result (for example, upward-sloping replay) Etc.) are derived and the specific display result is derived, and the value obtained by the player (for example, replay) is common between the case where the normal display result is derived and the operation procedure. The notification means can select whether to perform the notification of the first procedure or the notification of the second procedure (for example, selection of the navigation mode of St8 in the command correspondence process).

According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific display result can be suitably adjusted.

By adjusting the appearance rate of the specific display result, it is possible to adjust the balance with various effects in the slot machine 1, so that the degree of freedom in the effect design of the slot machine 1 can be increased. In addition, the appearance rate of the specific display result may be changed according to the current game state, the content of the production, and the like.

(3) The slot machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The operation procedure notification means can select whether to perform the specific notification or a normal notification different from the specific notification in a game in which the specific winning display result (for example, push order bell or the like) can be derived (for example). , St8 navigation mode selection in command correspondence processing, St9 fake 7 lip notification selection, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific notification can be suitably adjusted.

By adjusting the appearance rate of the specific notification, it is possible to adjust the balance with various effects in the slot machine 1, so that the degree of freedom in the effect design of the slot machine 1 can be increased. In addition, the appearance rate of the specific notification may be changed according to the current game state, the content of the production, and the like.

(4) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, comprising game control means (for example, main control unit 41, etc.) for controlling the game, and the game control means is the derivation operation. In a game in which operation procedure information indicating an operation procedure for a means can be displayed (for example, can be displayed on a game auxiliary display 12) and the specific display result can be derived, the specific notification is performed by the operation procedure notification means. The game control means has the same operation procedure information (for example, shown in FIG. 25) depending on the case and the case where the specific notification is performed by the operation procedure notification means in a game in which the specific prize display result can be derived. "9" etc. indicating the order of right, middle, and left is displayed.

According to such a configuration, the player does not detect whether or not the privilege is granted.

(5) In the slot machine of the above (4), the game control means determines whether or not the operation procedure notification means performs the notification (for example, the notification execution lottery of Sq4 in the AT process of FIG. 17). The operation procedure notification means determines the notification mode of the notification (for example, determination by selecting the navigation mode of St8 in the command correspondence process of FIG. 24, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production while mainly managing the value addition.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above, at least the minimum guaranteed number of games (for example, advantageous section A is 500 games, advantageous section B is 100 games, advantageous section) during the specific period. C continues only for 5 games, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be sustained without ending immediately.

(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 game machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, a game control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that controls the game and control information transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that produces an effect based on (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C,) that the player operates to derive a display result. 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derivation operation means. The control means is 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 a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery). Is a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) that is a target of notification (for example, navigation notification), and an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) is advantageous for the player. The notification state control means that controls the notification state (for example, the state in which the navigation notification is executed) and the specific control information (for example, the first Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the internal winning command, the second internal winning command, etc.) to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91, etc.). , The determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmission means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). Is the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.), the fact that the notification target result is obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. The specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) 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.

(8) 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 game 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 or the like) that controls the game and a control transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on information (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C) that the player operates to derive a display result. , 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 determines a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived and the predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) before the display result is derived. A numerical value setting means for setting a different numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) for each result, and a predetermined control (for example, setting an internal winning flag) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) set by the numerical value setting means. , Navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) and the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) are notified (for example, navigation notification, etc.). A notification state (for example, navigation notification) in which an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, a stop order advantageous for the player) is notified when the target notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained. Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning) regarding a determination result of the notification state controlling means (for example, an internal lottery, etc.) that controls the state in which A numerical value (for example, a numerical value (for example) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained, including a specific control information transmitting means for transmitting a command or the like to the effect control means. For example, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34, etc.) is assigned as a winning number or the like, and the specific control information transmitting means has at least the notification state (for example, the notification state (for example,)). In a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed (for example, 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, 23 to). 34, etc.), the specific control that can specify that the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.) is obtained, but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player). Information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) 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.

(9) In a game machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) for playing a game, control is performed 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) is provided, and the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) is a first in a unit of a game (for example, a game or the like). The control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) for each of a plurality of timings including the timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). A 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 the above to the second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is included, and the state control The plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command, etc.) transmitted by the information transmitting means at one timing are the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game). First state control information (for example, control state command 2 etc.) that can specify a control state that does not change with time (for example, stop order that is advantageous for the player) and first timing (for example, game Second state control information (eg, control state command 1, etc.) that can identify a control state (eg, game state, etc.) that can change at the start (for example, at the end of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). Including It is characterized by sending commands, etc.).

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 Example to which this invention was 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 flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of a special combination in the 1st internal winning command transmitted by a main control unit. It is a figure which shows the winning number and the transmission number of the general combination and the re-game combination in the 2nd internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the navigation number in the push order command transmitted by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game auxiliary display. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by the navigation notification. It is a flowchart which shows the control content in the internal lottery processing executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the advantageous section lottery process which is executed in the main control part. It is a figure which shows the minimum guaranteed game number and advantageous section lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the CZ processing executed by the main control unit. 7 It is a figure which shows the lip notification table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of the 3rd stop in CZ executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT process executed by the main control part. It is a figure which shows the push order notification table during AT. It is a flowchart which shows the addition process which the main control part executes. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the push order command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning judgment command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt processing executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command correspondence processing which a sub-control unit executes. It is a figure which shows the fake 7 lip notification. It is a figure which shows an example which the display result differs depending on an operation procedure. It is a figure which shows the game example in an advantageous section. It is a figure which shows the game example in an advantageous section. It is a figure which shows the game example in an advantageous section. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state command which a main control part sends to a sub control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the start of a game executed by a main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process executed by the main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command setting process executed by the main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the end of a game executed by a main control part.

A mode for carrying out a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described below.
An embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, 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 in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be visible from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. ing.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are formed on the outer circumferences of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at substantially the center of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the perspective window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. , Are provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 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 a player-owned game value). In use, the maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within that range (in this embodiment, 3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to 4 described later, and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB. Settle the medals used to set the MAXBET switch 6, the medals stored as credits, and the number of bets (return the medals used to set the credits and the number of bets). Settlement switch 10 operated at the time of), start switch 7 operated at the start of the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated at the time of stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. The effect switch 56 used for the above is provided so as to be operable by the player.

The gaming states in this embodiment include RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB). Among RT0-4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming states. Further, among RTs 0 to 4, RTs 0, 2 and 4 have a higher probability of winning the replaying combination, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RTs 1 and 3, which is higher than that of RTs 1 and 3. It can be said that it is an advantageous state for the player. Further, among RT0, 2 and 4, RT0 and 2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT4. Further, it can be said that RT2 is more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games described later is likely to be added.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows 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, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the reel stop order (hereinafter, also referred to as "pushing order") by the navigation notification described later, and a lighting that indicates that the bet number is set to 1. 1BETLED14 to notify, 2BETLED15 to notify by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, 3BETLED16 to notify by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, and an insertion request to notify by lighting that a medal can be inserted. LED17, start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, wait (because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start, the reel rotation start is waiting. A game display unit 13 is provided with a wait LED 19 for notifying that the game is in progress by lighting and a replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress by lighting.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of setting the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Inside the effect switch 56, an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state described later and a reset operation for canceling a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and a change of a setting value described later. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the inside or the set value, and a hit that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger. Stop switch 36a for selecting enable / disable of the stop function, automatic control to automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined trigger The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the settlement function and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided on the side of the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided inside the housing 1a. Alternatively, a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either one of the medal payout outlet 9 sides, a medal insertion unit 31 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and an insertion medal sensor. A medal selector 29 having a slot sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the 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) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

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 a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. 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 described later, and the power supply that is operated when the power is turned on / off. A switch 39 is provided.

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b can be opened 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) is valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, 3 bets are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to 4 described later, and 2 bets are set as the specified number of bets in RB 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. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped, and the symbol is displayed as stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol for 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 symbols can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are up to 4 frames ahead of them, for a total of 5 frames.

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

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

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. Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected and are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41, which will be described later, mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 has a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock CCLK, a random clock generation circuit 43 that generates a random clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board. The switch detection circuit 44 that takes in the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to the 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and the motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 that transmits the phase signal of the motor to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the main control. The LED drive circuit 47 that transmits the LED drive signal output from the unit 41 to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored to reduce the voltage drop. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41 when detected, and the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off. It is equipped with a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the clock.

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

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are controlled by a sub-control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven based on. In 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. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a mechanically driven display is used. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 that controls the display, the effect LED 52, the LED drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the reel LED 55, and the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, when the power is turned on or A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90. , The clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and when the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is sent to the sub CPU 91a. A power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs to the device, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. ..

In the game control board 40, the reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 controls the main control when the power is turned on. It is designed to start at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power failure detection circuit 48 for outputting the voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 on the game control board 40, and is set to have a lower voltage to output the voltage drop signal at the time of power failure. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a stage later than that of the main control unit 41, and performs a power failure process (sub) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and when the general role is won, the general role is won. A general role winning flag indicating that effect is set in the general role storage work. If neither combination nor combination of combinations is won, the special combination storage work and the general combination storage work are cleared.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 uses the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating remains. Refer to it and create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. However, the stop position that can specify the stop position can be specified. A configuration that specifies the stop position from the table and stops the reel at the specified stop position, and searches for a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and stop without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position may be used together, or a configuration in which a stop control table or a stop position table is partially changed to perform stop control may be used.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started after the start of the game, that is, the time when the rotation of the reel is started. After the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which counting is started from a time point is equal to or longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the start time of reel rotation of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that point, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started. On the other hand, after the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which the time counting is started from the time point is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is started at that time. Instead, it waits until the game time at which counting starts from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches the specified time, and when the specified time is reached, the rotation of the reel is started.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls to output an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence status, and the like. These external output signals are output to hall equipment such as a hall computer via an information providing terminal board of a game store (hall) in which the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed.

The main control unit 41 has a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a prize, and a game state of RB (regular bonus). An RB signal indicating that the game is in progress, a BB signal indicating that the game state is in BB (big bonus), an advantageous section signal indicating the start of an advantageous section described later, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, A setting change signal indicating that the mode has been changed to the setting change mode described later, a insertion error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output. The above-mentioned advantageous section is a section capable of notifying an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 notifies the operation procedure of the winning combination with the payout at least once. Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section can continue up to 1500 games. Other than this advantageous section, it is not possible to notify the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. Sections other than the advantageous section may be referred to as normal sections in the following description.

The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit, a parallel-serial conversion circuit, terminals for each output signal, and is provided with a connector to be connected for electrical connection with the circuit of the information providing terminal board. Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the advantageous section signal are directly output as pulse signals to the information providing terminal board via the relay circuit. NS. On the other hand, the door open signal, the setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal which is a serial signal that can be individually identified by the parallel-serial conversion circuit to provide information. It is output to the terminal board.

Next, a command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends the input number command, the credit command, the game state command, the advantageous section state command, the internal winning command, the push order command, the freeze command, and the advantageous section lottery result to the sub control unit 91. Command, advantageous section start command, advantageous section end command, CZ drop wait command, navigation execution command, AT start command, addition command, arrival confirmation command, reel acceleration information command, stop operation command, number of slip frames command, stop command, Send multiple types of commands including game end command, winning judgment command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command do. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

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

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

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

The advantageous section state command is a command that can specify whether or not the game is in the advantageous section and the number of remaining games in the advantageous section, and is transmitted when the game starts and after the game state command. The advantageous section start command is a command indicating that the advantageous section is started from the next game. The navigation execution command is a command for causing the sub-control unit 91 to execute navigation. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 that has received the navigation execution command must execute the navigation, but the sub-control unit 91 determines the navigation mode. Further, the push order command described later is limited to the one in which the stop order can be specified, and does not cause the sub-control unit 91 to execute the navigation. The advantageous section end command is a command indicating that the advantageous section ends in this game. The CZ drop wait command is a command indicating an extension of CZ. CZ will be described later. The AT start command is a command indicating that a section that may notify push order navigation is started according to the type of advantageous section described later. The addition command is a command indicating the number of additions of the number of games in the advantageous section. The arrival confirmation command is a command indicating that it is confirmed that the advantageous section continuously reaches 1500 games.

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

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

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

The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period, and if it is controlled to the freeze state, the type of the command can be specified, and when the game starts. It is sent after the internal winning command is sent.

The advantageous section lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not the advantageous section lottery or the additional lottery, which will be described later, has been won, the number of games in the winning advantageous section or the number of games to be added, and is when the game starts. Therefore, it is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game in which the advantageous section lottery or the additional lottery is performed.

The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts as the game progresses, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts as the game progresses. Since it is also transmitted when the reel starts rotating with the end of the freeze state, after the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command, the reel acceleration information command is received to accompany the progress of the game. Not only the rotation of the reel starts, but also the end of the frozen state can be specified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The standby command is a command indicating that the game shifts to the standby state, and when the game shifts to the standby state after the estimated end time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number after one game ends, a credit is given. It is sent after the payout of medals (including the medals used to set the bet number) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is cleared, an error command indicating the error state is cleared is sent.

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

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

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

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). Is transmitted when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on) (before the setting of can be started).

The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular time intervals.

Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the main process, temporarily stored in the command queue, and then transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

In addition, the operation detection command is generated based on the detection status of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the provided command queue. It is transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) of.

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

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

If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and the newly received command is used. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, even if the production is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new production is performed unless the new command received is not the command that triggers the new production. The effect based on the command will be executed.

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the advantageous section where the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification that notifies the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment controls the AT in at least one game of the games in which the push order bell is won in the advantageous section. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, even if the number of games in the advantageous section is, for example, 5 games, when the push order bell is not won during the 5 games and the AT cannot control the push order bell, the push order bell is set. Win and extend the advantageous section until controlled by AT.

When the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and is advantageous to the player based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination. The liquid crystal display 51 or the like is used by notifying the stop order to be obtained and transmitting a push order command capable of specifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91. Let the navigation effect that was there be executed.

Next, the main process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. 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. In this embodiment, the main process is included in the game program.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 first prohibits interruption (Sc1). Next, the final address of the initialization target RAM (the final address of the game stack area (unused)) is set in the RAM provided in the main control unit 41 (Sc2).

Next, the game area initialization process is executed to clear the RAM area provided in the main control unit 41 indicated by the designated address (Sc3). After the RAM is initialized, the interrupt is permitted (Sc4) and the game start waiting process is executed (Sc5). In the game start waiting process, a process of waiting in a state in which the bet number can be set, setting a predetermined number of bets according to the game state, and starting the game when the start switch 7 is operated is executed.

Next, the internal lottery process is executed (Sc6). In the internal lottery process, whether to allow the above-mentioned 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 in the step of Sc5 (that is, the derivation of the display result is derived. Performs the process of deciding whether or not to allow it.

Next, the reel control process is executed (Sc7). In the reel control process, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the start switch 7, the result of the internal lottery in the step of Sd2, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player are detected. A process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is executed according to the fact.

Next, the game end setting process is executed (Sc8). In the game end setting process, when it is determined that the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C and 2R has stopped in the Sc7 process, a prize is generated according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. The process of determining whether or not it is executed is executed. Then, when it is determined that a prize has been generated, credits are added and medals are paid out based on the number of payouts according to the prize. When a prize is won, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game after the payout of medals and the like is completed. Further, if no winning is generated, after the reels are stopped, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game.

When the game end time setting process is completed, it is determined whether or not it is the end of a specific game state (Sc9), and if it is not the end of the specific game state, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the game is set. Set (Sc10) and return to the step of Sc1. If it is the end of the specific gaming state, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the specific gaming state is set (Sc11), and the process returns to the Sc1 step.

In the main process, a command storage process that generates a command according to the progress of the game and sets it in the command queue is executed, and the set command is executed in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) during normal operation. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the command transmission process.

Next, the control contents of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

In the present 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 the ROM of the main control unit 41.

As shown in FIG. 6, 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", RB. "2" is assigned to the winning number of.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the general winning combination winning number table, winning numbers are assigned to each lottery target winning combination. If none of the general roles have been won, that is, the winning number that is out of the question is assigned "0". Normally, "1" is assigned to the winning number of the replay.

Replays GR1 to GR18 are 18 types of replays. Winning numbers are assigned to the replays GR1 to GR18 in order from "2" to "19". "20" is assigned to the winning number of the strong cherry, "21" is assigned to the winning number of the strong cherry, and "22" is assigned to the winning number of the watermelon.

There are four types of left bell, middle bell, and right bell. 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". However, 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 "". "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", and the winning number of the right bell 4 is "33". , "34" is assigned, and "35" is assigned as the winning number of the common bell. In the following explanation, the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell may be collectively referred to as a push order bell.

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.

Further, in the general winning combination winning number table, a navigation number is assigned in advance to each type of the notification target role among the lottery target roles, and a navigation number table in which the navigation number for each type of the lottery target role is set is provided. It is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM. The navigation number will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8, the navigation numbers are 0, which indicates the standard push order (in this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop), and the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop, that is, the left first stop. 1 Indicates a stop 1, a stop order in which the middle reel 2C is the first stop, that is, the middle first stop 2, a stop order in which the right reel 2R is the first stop, that is, a right first stop 3, the first stop Left reel 2L, 2nd stop is middle reel 2C, 3rd stop is right reel 2R 4, showing stop order 4, 1st stop is left reel 2L, 2nd stop is right reel 2R, 3rd stop is middle reel 2C 5. Indicates the stop order in which the first stop is the middle reel 2C, the second stop is the left reel 2L, and the third stop is the right reel 2R. 6, The first stop is the middle reel 2C, and the second stop. Indicates the stop order in which the right reel 2R and the third stop are the left reel 2L, the first stop is the right reel 2L, the second stop is the left reel 2L, and the third stop is the middle reel 2C. , 9 indicating a stop order in which the first stop is the right reel 2R, the second stop is the middle reel 2C, and the third stop is the left reel 2L is set.

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

The navigation numbers in the general winning combination number table of FIG. 7 described above correspond to the navigation numbers shown in FIG. As shown in the general winning combination winning number table of FIG. 7, some of the lottery target winning combinations are assigned two navigation numbers.

For example, two navigation numbers are assigned to each of the replay GR16 to the replay GR18. When any of the replay GR16 to the replay GR18 is stopped in the pressing order of one of the navigation numbers, the control for deriving the replay (hereinafter, also referred to as "non-7 rip") in which the replay a or the replay b is aligned is derived as the display result. Is performed, and when the vehicle is stopped according to the other navigation number, control is performed to derive the blue 7 replay (hereinafter, also referred to as “7 rip”) as the display result.

In the case of replay GR16, control is performed to derive non-7 rips as a display result when stopped in the push order of navigation number 1, and 7 rips are performed when stopped in the push order of navigation number 5. Control is performed to derive as a display result.

In the case of replay GR17, control is performed to derive non-7 rips as a display result when stopped in the push order of navigation number 1, and 7 rips are performed when stopped in the push order of navigation number 7. Control is performed to derive as a display result.

In the case of replay GR18, control is performed to derive non-7 rips as a display result when stopped in the push order of navigation number 2, and 7 rips are performed when stopped in the push order of navigation number 9. Control is performed to derive as a display result. In the following description, the push order in which 7 rips are derived as the display result may be expressed as the 7 rip push order, and the push order in which the non 7 rips are derived as the display result may be expressed as the non 7 rip push order.

In addition, in the replay to which the navigation number is assigned, the replay is derived as the display result even if it is stopped in the pressing order other than the pressing order of the navigation number, but it falls to an RT that is more disadvantageous than the current RT, for example. When a fall replay or a promotion replay that promotes to an RT more advantageous than the current RT is won and the push order is notified, the push order that is advantageous to the player is notified. Specifically, when the fall replay is won, it is advantageous for the player that the fall replay is not derived as the display result, so that the push order in which the fall replay is not derived as the display result is notified. When the promotion replay is won, it is more advantageous for the player to derive the promotion replay as the display result, so that the push order in which the promotion replay is derived as the display result is notified.

In addition, replay (replay) is given regardless of which of the two assigned navigation numbers is pressed in the pressing order. That is, the advantage does not change regardless of the push order. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, since the three stop switches are provided, there are six push orders when the push order of the first stop and the second stop is defined. Therefore, the correct answer rate of the push order of the lottery target combination to which the two navigation numbers are assigned is 1/3. Since some of the bells described below are also assigned two navigation numbers, the correct answer rate of the pushing order of such bells is 1/3.

Similarly, the push order bell is assigned two navigation numbers. The left bell, middle bell, and right bell are all controlled to derive the bell as a display result, but if stopped in the order of pressing one of the two navigation numbers, 7 rips will be displayed. Control is performed to derive the tempered bell as a display result. The same number of medals will be paid out regardless of the order in which the navigation numbers of the two navigation numbers are pressed. That is, the player does not change the advantage regardless of the push order.

In the case of the left bells 1 to 4, when the navigation number 4 is stopped in the pressing order, control is performed to derive the bell tempered by 7 rips as a display result. In the case of the middle bells 1 to 4, when the navigation number 6 is stopped in the pressing order, the control is performed to derive the bell tempered by the 7 lip as the display result. In the case of the right bells 1 to 4, when the navigation number 9 is stopped in the pressing order, control is performed to derive the bell tempered by the 7 lip as a display result. In the following description, the push order in which the bell tempered by the 7 lip is derived as the display result may be expressed as the 7 tempai push order.

A control example for deriving the bell tempered by the 7 lip as a display result will be described with reference to two examples, one is when the right bell is won and the other is when the left bell is won. First, the case where the right bell is won will be described.

When either right bell is won and the navigation number is 9 (right middle left (so-called reverse push)), the stop switch 8R is at a position where blue 7 can be stopped at the lower stage of reel 2R on the right reel. Is operated, the blue 7 is controlled to be stopped at the lower stage of the reel 2R. As a result, the first bell on the right reel stops at the upper stage of the reel 2R. Next, when the stop switch 8C is operated at a position where the blue 7 can be stopped at the lower stage of the reel 2C on the middle reel, the blue 7 is controlled to be stopped at the lower stage of the reel 2C. As a result, the 0th bell of the middle reel stops at the upper stage of the reel 2C, so that the blue 7 is tempered at the lower stage and the bell is tempered at the upper stage.

Even if the stop switch 8L is operated at a position where the blue 7 can be stopped at the lower stage of the reel 2L on the left reel, the blue 7 is not stopped at the lower stage of the reel 2L and the left reel is No. 1. And the 17th bell is controlled to stop at the upper stage of the reel 2L. With this control, Blue 7 will be tempted and Bell will win.

Next, the case where the left bell is won will be described. When one of the left bells is won and the navigation number is 6 (middle left and right), when the stop switch 8C is operated at a position where white 7 can be stopped on the upper stage of reel 2C on the middle reel. Controls White 7 to stop at the upper stage of reel 2C. As a result, the 11th bell on the middle reel stops at the middle stage of the reel 2C. Next, when the stop switch 8R is operated at a position where the white 7 can be stopped on the upper stage of the reel 2L on the left reel, the white 7 is controlled to be stopped on the upper stage of the reel 2L. As a result, the 9th bell on the left reel stops at the lower stage of the reel 2L, so that the white 7 is tempered at the upper stage and the bell rising to the right is tempered.

On the right reel, even if the stop switch 8R is operated at a position where White 7 can be stopped on the upper stage of reel 2R, White 7 is not stopped on the upper stage of reel 2R and No. 9 on the right reel. And 14th bell are controlled to stop at the upper stage of reel 2R. By this control, White 7 will be tempted and Bell will win.

If the push order bell is stopped in a push order other than the push order of the navigation number, the bells will not be aligned or the spilled eyes of the bell will win a prize. "Bell spilled eyes" means, for example, when the number of medals paid out when the bell wins is 9, the number of medals paid out when the "bell spilled eyes" wins is 1, and so on. This is a disadvantage compared to not spilling.

Note that navigation numbers are not set for normal replays, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells, which are not the roles to be notified among the lottery target roles.

As shown in FIG. 7 described above, in a game in which 7 rips can be derived as a display result, an operation procedure (navigation numbers 4, 6, 9) for deriving 7 rips as a display result and a bell as a display result. The operation procedure for deriving (navigation numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) includes the same operation procedure (navigation numbers 4, 6, 9).

In the present 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 main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process. , The winning number corresponding to the lottery target combination for which the winning is determined is set in the predetermined area of the RAM, 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. 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.

Next, the control related to the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

As shown in FIG. 9, the game auxiliary display 12 includes two displays 12L and 12R that can turn on / off the first to eighth segments, respectively, and each segment can be turned on in red. It is a vessel. The segment 12RD of the display 12R is a segment indicating whether or not it is in the advantageous section. The segment 12RD is lit during the advantageous section and turned off during the normal section. In the following description, the segment 12RD is also referred to as an advantageous section ramp.

Each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the predetermined output buffer provided on the game control board 40, thereby driving the predetermined lighting mode. It is designed to be controlled to the lighting state or the extinguishing state in. As the game auxiliary display 12, a display, a liquid crystal display, or the like capable of lighting each segment in any one color such as white, pink, yellow, orange, red, green, and blue, or a plurality of colors is provided. You may use it.

The main control unit 41 can display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and perform the navigation notification by setting the navigation notification display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. .. Further, by setting the payout number display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer, it is possible to notify the payout number of medals to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 due to the occurrence of a prize. By setting error display data as lighting mode data in the buffer, it is possible to perform error notification for displaying the error code indicating the content of the error on the game auxiliary display 12.

In the predetermined area of the ROM of the main control unit 41, a number, a lighting mode data for displaying a predetermined alphabet individually on one display constituting the game auxiliary display 12, and a predetermined symbol together with the number (this implementation). In the example, the lighting mode data for displaying ".") In the eighth segment is stored in the lighting mode data table defined for each content to be displayed. Further, in the lighting mode data table, a number is assigned in advance for each lighting mode data, and one number is set so as to correspond to one lighting mode data. Then, when the main control unit 41 sets the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, the main control unit 41 puts the corresponding display in a predetermined area of the RAM provided corresponding to the displays 12L and 12R. By setting the number corresponding to the display content to be displayed and executing the display data storage process, the display 12L and 12R are displayed with the predetermined content by the lighting mode data corresponding to the number set in the predetermined area of the RAM. It is possible. As a result, the number corresponding to the lighting mode data stored in the lighting mode data table can be specified in the case of performing the navigation notification, the notification of the number of payouts, and the case of the error notification. Using the common lighting mode data, it is possible to display a predetermined display content on each of the indicators 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary indicator 12.

Further, in the display data storage process, the number of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to, the lighting mode data corresponding to the number is specified from the lighting mode data table, and the specified lighting mode data is used as the navigation notification display data and the number of payouts. The display data and error display data are stored in the output buffer of the display corresponding to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. As a result, each segment of the corresponding display is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the output buffer, so that a predetermined display content is displayed. In addition, the main control unit 41 has data for designating the lighting mode (lighting or extinguishing) of each segment of the display (8-bit data in which each bit indicates the lighting mode, for example, "00000001" ("1" is lit. By storing (data that only one segment corresponding to the rightmost bit) is stored in the output buffer of the corresponding display, the lighting mode data is displayed without executing the display data storage process. It is also possible to store the display directly in the output buffer of the device and display the display based on the lighting mode data, and even if the lighting mode is not set in the lighting mode data table, the indicators 12L and 12R It is possible to display it.

The main control unit 41 performs the setting process of the lighting mode data of the game auxiliary display 12 after the push order command setting process described later is completed. When the special combination is not won or the implementation conditions are not satisfied in the setting process of the lighting mode data of the game auxiliary display 12, the main control unit 41 performs the push order command transmission process described above to perform the RAM 41c. The navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number is output as an output buffer by referring to the transmission navigation number ("0" to "9") that is set in the predetermined area and can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification. Set to. On the other hand, when the special combination is elected and the implementation conditions are satisfied, it is set by the push order command transmission process, and a predetermined symbol suggested by the navigation notification (in this embodiment, "blue 7"). Refer to the transmission navigation numbers ("10" to "13") that can identify "red 7", "white 7", and "BAR", and select the navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number. And set it in the output buffer.

As shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 outputs the navigation notification display data as the navigation notification display data when the navigation number is the standard pressing order number "0" when the navigation notification display data is set and the navigation notification is not performed. Set the initial value of the buffer. That is, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden by initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and setting all the first to eighth segments of each display 12L and 12R to the off state. The display example of the navigation number 0 in FIG. 10 is a display example in the normal section. During the advantageous section, the segment 12RD is lit even if the navigation number is 0.

In addition, the navigation number is any of the navigation numbers "1" to "9" other than the standard pressing order, and when the navigation notification is performed, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to display the number of the navigation number. By setting the navigation notification display data in the output buffer to turn on the 8th segment of the display 12R and turn off the other segments, the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. To control. In addition, when the special role is elected and the implementation conditions are satisfied, if the navigation notification display data including the navigation number suggesting the design corresponding to the special role is selected, the number of the navigation number is selected. The navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer so that each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is turned on, the eighth segment of the display 12L is turned on, and the other segments are turned off. As a result, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the navigation number.

As a result, the stop order notified (1: left first stop, 2: middle first stop, 3: right first stop, 4: left middle right, 5: left and right middle, 6: middle left and right, 7: middle right left , 8: Right, left, middle, 9: Right, middle, left) The combination of lighting segments is different, so that the navigation number can be identified from the combination of lighting segments. The stop order, which is advantageous for the player according to the result of the internal lottery, can be notified by using the game auxiliary display 12 as the operation procedure information.

Hereinafter, the flow of processing executed by the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described, but prior to this, the game outline of the slot machine 1 will be described. First, in the normal section, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to enter the advantageous section by winning the cherry, and if the winner is won, the player will enter the advantageous section from the next game. In the present embodiment, the advantageous section is provided with three types of advantageous sections having different minimum guaranteed games. Of these, the minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous section with the smallest minimum guaranteed number of games is five games.

When entering the advantageous section, as a general rule, CZ that continues for only 5 games is started. The CZ is a specific section in which it is unknown to the player whether the advantageous section ends in 5 games or the other advantageous section (advantageous section longer than 5 games). When the minimum guaranteed number of games is an advantageous section of 5 games, as described above, when the push order bell is not won during the 5 games and the AT cannot control it, the push order bell is won and the push order bell is won. In the game in which the forward bell is won, the advantageous section is extended until it is controlled by AT. Therefore, CZ may, in exceptional cases, continue for 5 or more games.

In this way, the CZ in the advantageous section where the minimum guaranteed number of games is 5 games ends in 5 games when the operation procedure for deriving the push order bell is notified within 5 games. If the operation procedure for deriving the push order bell is not notified within, the process ends when the operation procedure for deriving the push order bell is notified. Therefore, notifying the operation procedure for deriving the push order bell is a necessary condition for terminating CZ.

Moreover, in CZ, it is possible to suggest whether or not it is an advantageous section longer than 5 games. Specifically, the more 7 rips are won during the CZ, the higher the possibility of an advantageous section longer than 5 games. In the advantageous section after the end of CZ, the operation procedure for deriving the 7 rip is not notified even if the 7 rip is won, and the non-7 rip is derived, except when the number of games in the advantageous section is added. Notify the operation procedure for making the operation.

When the CZ ends, if the minimum guaranteed number of games is an advantageous section of 5 games, the advantageous section ends. Other advantageous sections will continue even after the end of CZ. Therefore, it seems that the player who won the advantageous section with the minimum guaranteed number of games of 5 games could not enter the AT from the CZ. On the other hand, a player who wins an advantageous section other than the minimum guaranteed number of games of 5 seems to have entered AT from CZ.

Based on the game outline described above, the flow of processing executed by the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control contents in the internal lottery process of Sc6 of FIG. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of games is being counted by the G number counter (step SSl1). The G number counter is a counter for counting the number of games in the advantageous section. Therefore, the section when the number of games is being counted by the G number counter is an advantageous section. On the other hand, the section when not counting is a normal section.

If not counting (Sl1: NO), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the cherry has been won in the lottery process (Sl2). If the cherry has not been won (Sl2: NO), the main control unit 41 executes the internal winning command setting process (Sl4), and ends this process. When the cherry is won (Sl2: YES), the main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section (Sl3), and executes an internal winning command setting process. (Sl4), this process is terminated.

In Sl7, when counting (Sl1: YES), the main control unit 41 increments the G number counter by 1 (Sl5). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the gaming state is the CZ state (Sl6).

When the game state is the CZ state (Sl6: YES), the main control unit 41 performs the CZ process (Sl7), which is the process corresponding to the CZ state, and executes the internal winning command setting process (Sl4). This process ends.

When the game state is not the CZ state (Sl6: NO), the main control unit 41 performs an AT process (Sl8) executed after the end of the CZ in the advantageous section, and executes an internal winning command setting process (Sl4). ), End this process.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the advantageous section lottery process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sl3 of FIG. The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section lottery at the advantageous section lottery table described later (Sj1). As shown in FIG. 13A, three types of advantageous sections A, B, and C are provided in the advantageous section in the present embodiment. The minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous section A is 500 games. The minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous section B is 100 games. The minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous section C is 5 games.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section A has been won by the advantageous section lottery (Sj2). When the advantageous section A is won (Sj2: YES), the main control unit 41 sets 500 in the AT counter indicating the upper limit of the advantageous section (Sj3). As a result, the advantageous section continues for at least 500 games.

Next, the main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section lamp (Sj4), transmits an advantageous section start command (Sj5), and ends this process.

If the advantageous section A is not won in Sj2 (Sj2: NO), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section B is won by the advantageous section lottery (Sj6). When the advantageous section B is won (Sj6: YES), the main control unit 41 sets 100 in the AT counter (Sj7). As a result, the advantageous section continues for at least 100 games. Then, the process proceeds to Sj4 described above.

If the advantageous section B is not won in Sj6 (Sj6: NO), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section C is won by the advantageous section lottery (Sj8). When the advantageous section C is won (Sj8: YES), the main control unit 41 sets 5 in the AT counter (Sj8). As a result, the advantageous section continues for at least 5 games. Then, the process proceeds to Sj4 described above. If the advantageous section C is not won (Sj8: NO), the main control unit 41 ends this process.

FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an example of an advantageous section lottery table. When the winning combination is a strong cherry, it is possible to shift to either the advantageous section A or the advantageous section B. When the winning combination is a strong cherry, the probability of shifting to the advantageous section A is 2/3, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section B is 1/3. If the winning combination is a weak cherry, it is possible to shift to either the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C. When the winning combination is a weak cherry, the probability of shifting to the advantageous section B is 1/4, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section C is 2/4. In addition, when the winning combination is a weak cherry, the probability of losing without shifting to any advantageous section is 1/4. The probabilities shown in the advantageous section lottery table are common to all settings. That is, there is no advantage or disadvantage in the transition probability to the advantageous section depending on the setting.

As described with reference to FIG. 12, CZ is first started in any advantageous section. Then, in the case of the advantageous sections A and B, the remaining advantageous sections are given as a privilege after the CZ is completed. In the case of the advantageous section C, the advantageous section ends at the end of the CZ.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the CZ process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sl7 of FIG. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the push order bell has been won (Sm1). When the push order bell is won (Sm1: YES), the main control unit 41 displays the number (any of the navigation numbers 5, 7, and 9) corresponding to the 7 tempai push order on the game auxiliary display 12 (navigation number 5, 7, 9). Sm2). Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a navigation execution command (Sm3), decrements the AT counter by 1 (Sm4), and ends this process.

In Sm1, when the push order bell is not won (Sm1: NO), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the 7 lip is won (Sm5). When the 7 rips are won (Sm5: YES), the main control unit 41 performs a 7 rip notification lottery at the 7 rip notification table shown in FIG. 15 (Sm6). In the 7-rip notification table, as shown in FIG. 15, the 7-rip notification ratio is determined for each advantageous section. In the case of the advantageous section A, the notification is made with a probability of 100%. In the case of the advantageous section B, the notification is made with a probability of 50%. In the case of the advantageous section C, the notification is made with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the more the 7-lip notification is performed, the higher the possibility of an advantageous advantageous section is high, so that the player can enjoy an uplifting feeling, and thus the interest of the game can be improved.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the 7-lip notification has been won (Sm7). When the 7-lip notification is won (Sm7: YES), the main control unit 41 displays the number (any of the navigation numbers 5, 7, and 9) corresponding to the 7-lip pressing order on the game auxiliary display 12. (Sm8), proceed to Sm3. If the 7-rip notification is not won (Sm7: NO), the main control unit 41 displays the number (either navigation number 1 or 2) corresponding to the non-7-rip pressing order on the game auxiliary display 12. (Sm9) and proceed to Sm3.

In Sm5, when 7 rips are not won (Sm5: NO), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not another push order combination is won (Sm10). The other push order combination is a replay other than the 7 rips in which the push order is defined. If the other push order combination is won (Sm10: YES), the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number corresponding to the push order on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sm11), and proceeds to Sm3. If no other push order combination is won (Sm10: NO), the main control unit 41 does not display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sm12), and proceeds to Sm4.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control contents at the time of the third stop in the CZ in the game end time setting process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sc8 of FIG. When the third stop is performed, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is the fifth game or later after the start of CZ (Sn1). If it is not the fifth game or later (Sn1: NO), the main control unit 41 ends this process. In the case of the fifth game or later (Sn1: YES), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current advantageous section is the advantageous section C (Sn2). As described above, the minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous section C is five games.

In the case of the advantageous section C (Sn2: YES), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the push order bell has been won during the CZ (Sn3). If the push order bell has been won during the CZ, the 7-lip notification has already been performed by the processing of the sub-control unit 91, which will be described later. If the push order bell has been won (Sn3: YES), the advantageous section ends. Therefore, the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the G number counter (Sn4) and turns off the advantageous section lamp (Sn5). ), The advantageous section end command is transmitted (Sn6), and this process is terminated.

In Sn2, when it is not the advantageous section C (Sn2: NO), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not 7 rips have been won (Sn7). If 7 rips have not been won (Sn7: NO), the main control unit 41 transmits a CZ drop wait command (Sn8) and ends this process. Upon receiving this CZ drop wait command, the sub control unit 91 executes a CZ drop wait effect in which it is unknown to the player whether or not the advantageous section continues. Since this CZ drop waiting effect may be executed in any of the advantageous sections A, B, and C, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In addition, as an example of the CZ drop waiting production, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is indicated by "???", or when the CZ is a confrontation production, the production loses to the enemy and collapses, but is about to stand up. .. If 7 rips have been won (Sn7: YES), the main control unit 41 transmits an AT start command (Sn9) and ends this process.

In the present embodiment, as shown in Sn7, the AT is not started unless 7 rips are won in the CZ in any of the advantageous sections A and B, so that the player is not notified of the start of the AT. It is not limited to this. For example, in the case of advantageous sections A and B, the AT is started from the 6th game from the start of the CZ regardless of whether or not the 7 rip has been won, and the player is notified of the start of the AT. It may be.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the AT process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sl8 of FIG. The process shown in FIG. 17 shows the AT process at RT0. The main control unit 41 reduces the AT counter by 1 (Sq1). Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the promotion replay has been won (Sq2). If it is not equal to the promotion replay (Sq2: NO), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the push order combination has been won (Sq3).

If the push order combination is not won (Sq3: NO), the main control unit 41 proceeds to Sq8. When the push order combination is won (Sq3: YES), the main control unit 41 performs a notification execution lottery using the push order notification table of FIG. 18 (Sq4). The notification execution lottery is a lottery for whether or not to execute the notification of the push order bell. As shown in FIG. 18, the notification ratio in the case of the advantageous section A is 100%. That is, in the case of the advantageous section A, the notification is executed for all the push order bells. The notification rate in the case of the advantageous section B is 80%. The notification rate of push order replay is 100% for both advantageous sections A and B. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the sub control unit 91 performs the notification.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the notification is executed by the notification execution lottery (Sq5). In the case of push order replay, since the notification ratio is 100%, affirmative judgment is made in Sq5. If it is not drawn to execute the notification (Sq5: NO), the main control unit 41 proceeds to Sq8. When it is drawn to execute the notification (Sq5: YES), the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number corresponding to the pressing order on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sq6), and transmits the navigation execution command. (Sq7).

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the G number counter is 1500 or the AT counter is 0 (Sq8). When the G number counter is not 1500 and the AT counter is not 0 (Sq8: NO), the main control unit 41 ends this process. When the G number counter becomes 1500 or the AT counter becomes 0 (Sq8: YES), the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the G number counter (Sq9) and transmits an advantageous section end command (Sq10). ), End this process. When the advantageous section ends, the main control unit 41 turns off the advantageous section lamp in the game end setting process of Sc8 in the main process of FIG.

In Sq1, when the promotion replay is equal to (Sq2: YES), the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number corresponding to the pressing order on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sq11), and transmits the navigation execution command (Sq11). Sq12), the process shifts to RT2 (Sq13), and this process ends.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an additional process among the control contents of the AT process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sl8 of FIG. The main control unit 41 draws an additional number by winning 7 rips (Sr1). The main control unit 41 transmits an addition command indicating the number of additions obtained by the lottery (Sr2). The main control unit 41 adds an additional number to the AT counter (Sr3). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value obtained by adding the added number to the G number counter is 1500 or more (Sr4). When the value obtained by adding the added number to the G number counter is 1500 or more (Sr4: YES), the main control unit 41 transmits a arrival confirmation command (Sr5), and ends this process. If the value obtained by adding the added number to the G number counter is not 1500 or more (Sr4: NO), the main control unit 41 ends this process.

Next, the internal command setting process executed in Sl4 of FIG. 11 will be described. 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. 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, it will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal command setting process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sl4 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is transferred to the sub control unit 91. The transmission winning number to be transmitted to is set in a predetermined area of the RAM (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 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 (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, the winning number for transmission is used. 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM (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. It is set in a predetermined area of RAM as a winning number for transmission (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 (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 as the transmitting winning number (Sf9).

Then, after setting the transmission winning number of the general combination in the predetermined area of the RAM 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 the present embodiment, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 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 the present embodiment, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 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 the present 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 the present embodiment is configured to transmit a command composed of 2 bytes to the sub control unit 91, but the command form shown in the present embodiment is an example and other data. The form may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the command is composed of a 2-byte signal, but these commands may be composed of a 1-byte signal or a 3-byte or more signal.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to transmit a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command composed of 2 bytes 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 combination and the general combination are assigned separately, that is, the winning numbers of the special combination corresponding to the types and deviations of the special combination (BB, RB) in the special 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, but the winning number is assigned without dividing the special winning combination and the general winning combination. For example, BB + strong cherry, etc. shown in FIG. 10) ”may be assigned to each of the lottery target combinations. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 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.).

Next, the control content of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 8 and 22. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the push order command setting process executed by the main control unit 41.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, in the push order command setting process, first, after acquiring the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM in the internal lottery process (Sg1), the predetermined area of the RAM is obtained. It is determined whether or not the navigation notification is performed by referring to a predetermined flag indicating whether or not the game is capable of executing the navigation notification set in (Sg2). If it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is determined based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. (Sg5), and if the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is not determined, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM as the transmission navigation number (Sg6).

On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is performed, and when it is determined in the step of Sg5 that the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is confirmed, it is stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number table (see FIG. 7), the navigation number corresponding to the winning number of the general combination acquired in the step of Sg1 is set in the predetermined area of the RAM as the transmission navigation number.

At this time, if it is specified that the replays GR1 to 6 have been won based on the internal winning number, the stop order in which the combination of promotion replays is stopped at the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination is set. Set the indicated navigation number as the transmission navigation number. In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 16 have been won and that the additional lottery has not been won, the combination of the middle replays is set to the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. Set the navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped as the transmission navigation number. In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 16 have been won and that the additional lottery has been won, a combination of special replays is added to the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. Set the navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped as the transmission navigation number.

If it is specified that the replays GR21 to 26 have been won, one of the red 7-matched replay, the red 7-missed replay, the blue 7-matched replay, and the blue 7 missed replay is selected according to the type of the winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination of the above can be stopped on the winning line LN is set as the transmission navigation number. In the present embodiment, two navigation numbers are set for the navigation numbers corresponding to the replay GR21 to 26 in the navigation number table, but the main control unit 41 is one of the navigation numbers selected by lottery. Set the navigation number as the transmission navigation number.

If it is specified that the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won based on the internal winning numbers, the middle bells are selected according to the type of winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination is stopped on the winning line LN is set as the transmission navigation number.

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

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

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is advantageous to the player in the case of a game in which the push order is notified by executing the push order command setting process when the start operation is performed. If a push order command that can specify the stop order is set in the command queue and the navigation notification is not being executed, the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, which is disadvantageous or advantageous to the player. Set a push order command in the command queue that can specify the standard push order.

The push order command set in the push order command setting process of the present embodiment is subsequently transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt process (main).

Then, the sub control unit 91 performs a navigation effect when receiving a navigation execution command from the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the above-mentioned first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command. .. When the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the winning of the notification target combination is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than "0" based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the push order advantageous to the player is other than the standard push order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image showing the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command. To display. Further, in the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image suggesting a winning combination based on the second internal winning command. At this time, for example, when the push order bell is won as the notification target role, the push order replay is won by displaying the image of the "bell" to suggest the possibility of winning the push order bell. If so, the type of replay GR that may win a prize is specified based on the game state (RT0 to RT3) on the main control unit 41 side specified based on the game state command or the like, and the specified replay is specified. By performing a production according to the role included in the GR (for example, promotion replay in replay GR1-6, special replay in replay GR11-16, red 7 replay or blue 7 replay in replay GR21-26). It is possible to suggest the possibility of winning a role that is advantageous to the person.

Further, as an effect according to the combination included in the replay GR in the navigation effect, for example, even if the replay GR21 to 26 are won in the internal lottery, in the internal winning command transmission process on the main control unit 41 side, the second internal As the winning number for transmitting the winning command, "2" indicating the winning of any of Replay GR1-6, 11-16, 21-26 is uniformly set, but the sub-control unit 91 is the second. Replay GR21-26 has been won by specifying that the transmission winning number is "2" based on the internal winning command and that the game state is RT2 based on the game state command or the like. An image showing the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command, and an image suggesting that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win a prize by the operation according to the stop order (this implementation). In the embodiment, by displaying an image (an image prompting a stop operation at the timing of aiming at red 7 and blue 7) on each reel, a combination among the roles included in the replay GR21 to 26 is advantageous for the player (in this embodiment). , The role with a high average number of games won in the additional processing of the advantageous section) can be produced.

Next, the control content of the winning determination command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 36.

In the present embodiment, a winning number (0 to 64) is assigned in advance for each type of winning combination for the special combination and the general combination, and a winning number table in which the winning number is set for each type of winning combination is specified in the ROM. It is stored in the area. The winning number 0 is assigned to the outlier. The winning numbers 1 to 29 are assigned to the bells (upper bells 1 to 8, middle bell, and downward-sloping bell). The winning numbers 30 and 31 are assigned to watermelons (middle watermelon, downward-sloping watermelon). Winning numbers 32 to 34 are assigned to cherries (middle cherries, square cherries). Winning numbers 35-62 are assigned to replays (middle replay, upward-sloping replay, promotion replay, fall replay, special replay, red 7-matched replay, red 7-matched replay, blue 7-matched replay, blue 7 missed replay). .. The winning number 63 is assigned to BB (7 blues). The winning number 64 is assigned to the RB (7 reds).

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 responds to the combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed. The winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, and the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped. If it is determined that, the winning number corresponding to the combination of the symbols constituting the stopped winning combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM with reference to the winning number table, while the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination. If it is determined that is not stopped, "0" indicating a loss is set as a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the winning determination process is terminated.

Then, after executing the winning determination processing, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination command setting process for setting the winning determination command capable of specifying the winning number in the command queue.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the winning determination command setting process, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is obtained based on the winning number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning judgment command setting process is completed. When the winning determination command is stored in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the winning determination command is a winning determination command in the first byte, and stores the winning number in the EXT of the second byte.

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

In this way, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the winning determination command setting process when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and sets the winning determination command including the winning number. The winning determination command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

Further, in the winning judgment command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning judgment command that includes the winning number set in the RAM in the winning judgment processing as it is is set in the command queue, so that it can be used as a special command or the like that can specify the winning number. The processing load can be reduced without performing the conversion process.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a configuration in which the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player, is notified by the navigation notification according to the notification target combination won by the internal winning. The control unit 41 operates by navigation notification at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating in any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation mode based on a combination thereof. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 specifies that the notification target combination has been elected regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. However, by setting the second internal winning command so that the operation mode advantageous to the player cannot be specified, the sub-control unit 91 side responds to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command. An operation mode that is advantageous to the player is not specified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as notification target roles for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 has an internal lottery in the internal winning command setting process. When the result becomes the notification target combination, a second internal winning command is set so that it can be specified whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell, and the sub control unit 91 is set. When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the sub control unit 91 can specify whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell, and the sub control unit 91 can specify. It is also possible to perform different effects depending on the type of the notification target role.

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

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

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

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped stepwise each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, which is advantageous for the player. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the operation of the third stop is completed. For example, when the push order bell is won, the first stop operation is performed. By doing so, it is decided whether or not the middle bell will be won, and when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, the first stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the special replay is won, and the replay is performed. When GR21-26 is won, the first stop operation is performed to determine whether or not Red 7-matched replay, Red 7 missed replay or Blue 7-matched replay, and Blue 7 missed replay can be won. At the time of winning 6, the second stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the promotion replay can be won.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs push order command setting processing when an internal lottery is performed and when each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in a state of performing navigation notification. However, in the case where the navigation notification is performed, the push order command setting process may be executed only when the internal lottery is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41 when the navigation notification is performed.

When the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs an internal lottery, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM according to the internal lottery result, and sets the winning number. The internal winning flag is set, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc. are performed according to the internal winning command, and the winning status of the special role is displayed as an internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. A first internal winning command that can be specified and a second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of a general combination are set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The winning number when the notification target combination is won as the internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the winning number of the push order replay as the notification target combination is 2 to 19, and the winning number of the push order bell is , 23 to 34), and in the internal winning command setting process, the winning set in the RAM is set in a state other than the state controlled by the AT and the navigation notification is executed. When the number is in the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34), a second internal winning command that can specify that the winning combination has been notified but cannot specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is issued. Since the set and set second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, it is internal from the second internal winning command regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Since the stop order that is advantageous for the player is not specified according to the lottery result, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is a navigation effect in the game that is not controlled by the AT even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated. It is possible to prevent the command from being notified.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the push order replay and the push order bell are included as the notification target roles for which the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification, and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay, That is, the internal lottery results are assigned consecutive numerical values in the first numerical range (2 to 19) as winning applications for the winning combinations of the replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, and replay GR21-26, and the internal lottery is performed. The winning number when the result is the push order bell, that is, the winning number of each lottery target combination of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, is the second numerical range. Since the consecutive numerical values (23 to 34) are assigned, the main control unit 41 determines whether the winning number is in the first numerical range or the second numerical value range when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether the internal lottery result is a push order replay or a push order bell according to the numerical range, the process of setting the second internal winning command in the internal winning command setting process is simplified. can.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has RT1 or RT2 as the first state with respect to RT0 as the first state (for example, RT0, RT1, RT2) and the second state (for example, RT0, RT1, RT2). It is possible to control a plurality of gaming states (RT0 to 4, RB) including RT0 or RT2 for RT1 and RT0 or RT1) for RT2 as the first state, and in each gaming state, it is possible to control. The types of push order replays as notification target roles determined in the internal lottery are different (in this embodiment, for example, in RT0, while replays GR11 to 16 are lottery target roles, replays GR1 to 6 and replays GR21 to 21 26 is not a lottery target role, and in RT1, replay GR1 to 6 are lottery target roles, while replay GR11 to 16 and replay GR21 to 26 are not lottery target roles, and in RT2, replay GR21 to 26 are lottery target roles. On the other hand, the replay GR1 to 6 and the replay GR11 to 16 are not the lottery target roles, and the types of the notification target roles to be internally elected are different in the game states RT0 to 2), and the game state is The winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay in the first state and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay in the second state of the game state are both the first. Since it is assigned to the numerical range (2 to 19), in the internal winning command setting process, it is for determining whether or not the internal lottery result is a push order replay in both the first state and the second state. Processing can be standardized.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment responds to the internal lottery result when the internal lottery result is a combination other than the notification target combination or a loss in the state of not being controlled by the AT. When the second internal winning command including the winning number (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35 in the present embodiment) is set and the internal lottery result is the push order replay which is the notification target combination, the first When one winning number (2 in this embodiment) included in the numerical range (2 to 19) is included and the internal lottery result is the push order bell which is the notification target combination, the second numerical range (23 to 34) is included. By setting a second internal winning command including one winning number (23 in this embodiment) included in), the internal lottery result is the notification target combination in a state where the AT is not controlled. Even if the winning combination is other than the notification target combination, the second internal winning command including the winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result is transmitted. Therefore, regardless of whether the internal lottery result is the notification target combination or not. The process of creating and transmitting the second internal winning command can be standardized.

In the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the notification target combination when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Although it is possible to specify that the game has been won, a second internal winning command related to the general role is set so that the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified. , When the result of the internal lottery becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but the second internal winning related to the general role can be specified so that the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. While setting the command, when the game is controlled by AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the winning number according to the type of the notification target combination won, for example, as a push order replay. When the replay GR11 is won, the winning number is "8", and when the middle bell 1 is won as the push order bell, the AT is controlled by setting a second internal winning command including the winning number "27". In the case of a game, a second internal winning command capable of specifying the type of the winning notification target combination may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, in the game controlled by the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination, so that the sub On the control unit 91 side, the stop order that is advantageous for the player can be notified by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the game controlled by the AT, the winning number of the lottery target combination in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command, so that the winning combination of the internally won lottery target combination can be specified. It is possible to perform an effect according to the type of winning combination included in, for example, an effect suggesting the possibility that the red 7 replay included in the replay GR21 will be won when the replay GR21 is won.

Further, in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may be configured not to execute the push order command setting process and not to transmit the push order command, and is controlled by the AT by such a configuration. In the game, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination, and the stop order advantageous to the player can be determined on the sub-control unit 91 side. It can be notified by the navigation effect, and the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, 1 to 35 are assigned as the winning numbers of the general winning combination, and the winning numbers of the push order replay which is the notification target combination are continuously set in the first numerical range (2 to 19). , The winning number of the push order bell which is the notification target combination is continuously set in the second numerical range (23 to 34), and the winning number of the non-notifying target combination is the first numerical range and the second numerical range. Although the configuration is distributed and set in the numerical range before and after the above, the winning numbers of all the non-notifying target combinations may be continuously set in the third numerical range. With such a configuration, whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination by the winning number used when performing the predetermined control. Since it can be determined by whether or not it is possible, the process when transmitting the second internal winning command can be simplified, and it is determined whether or not the winning number assigned to the non-notifying target combination is within a predetermined numerical range. The process to be performed can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal winning command transmission process, the main control unit 41 has the same type of notification target combination group (in the present embodiment, the push order replay group and the push order bell) regardless of the game state. The same transmission winning number (in this embodiment, "2" for the push order replay group and "23" for the push order bell group) is uniformly set for each group), and the transmission is performed. The configuration is such that a second internal winning command including the credit winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but in the internal winning command transmission process, at least the group of the notification target role for which the same transmission winning number is set is set. , Regardless of whether or not it is controlled by AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but it is possible to specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player. It is only necessary to prevent this, and the groups of the same type of notification target roles that are the targets of the lottery in one game state are divided into a plurality of groups so that each group includes one role that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, a different transmission winning number may be set for each divided group. As a result, it is possible for the sub-control unit 91 side to specify whether the notification target combination belonging to any of the plurality of groups has been elected, and to execute the effect according to the specified group. As such a configuration, for example, regarding the push order replay of the present embodiment, the replays GR21 to 26 whose game state is the target of the lottery in RT2 are advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, the red 7 replay and the blue 7). The first group (replay GR21-23) and the second group (replay GR24-26) are divided so that the replays) are included one by one, and different transmissions are made to the first group and the second group, respectively. By configuring the credit winning numbers (for example, 2A and 2B) to be set, the sub-control unit 91 issues a second internal winning command including a transmitting winning number indicating the first group when the game state is RT2. By receiving, it is possible to identify that the first group has been won and perform an effect that suggests that the Red 7 replay may win, while for transmission indicating the second group. By receiving the second internal winning command including the winning number, it is possible to identify that the second group has won and perform an effect suggesting that the Blue 7 replay may win, that is, the player. It is possible to perform a production that more specifically identifies a role that is advantageous to the player.

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

As shown in FIG. 23, the sub control unit 91 executes the timer interrupt process (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock. In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, the sub control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process (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, the sub control unit 91 determines 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 interruption process (sub), the register is saved in the stack of the RAM 91c, the destruction diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the value becomes 0, and the data is stored in the RAM 91c.

Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91c at the time of its startup, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power failure, but when the RAM parity is not 0 (when it is 1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the RAM 91c is only initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

If the power failure flag is not set in Sp3, the sub-control unit 91 executes the command analysis process (Sp4). In the command analysis process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, acquires the command from the command buffer.

Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes a command control process (Sp5), executes a reel stop command reception process (Sp6), and ends the process. Hereinafter, these command control processes and the reel stop command reception process will be described in order.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the command correspondence process executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the command control process of Sp5 of FIG. 23. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the arrival confirmation command has been received (St1). When the arrival confirmation command is received (St1: YES), the sub-control unit 91 performs the arrival confirmation effect (St2) and ends this process.

If the arrival confirmation command has not been received (St1: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the additional command has been received (St3). When the additional command is received (St3: YES), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the arrival confirmation command has been received (St4). If the arrival confirmation command has been received (St4: YES), the sub-control unit 91 ends this process. If the arrival confirmation command has not been received (St4: NO), the sub-control unit 91 produces an additional number of games (St5), and ends this process.

If the additional command has not been received (St3: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation execution command has been received (St6). When the navigation execution command is received (St6: YES), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the push order bell in the CZ has been won (St7). When the push order bell in the CZ is won (St7: YES), the sub-control unit 91 determines the fake 7 lip notification described later as the navigation mode (St9), and executes the navigation in the determined navigation mode. Then (St10), this process is terminated.

If the push order bell in the CZ is not won (St7: NO), the sub-control unit 91 selects the navigation mode (St8), executes the navigation of the selected navigation mode (St10), and then This process ends. Regarding the selection of the navigation mode by the sub-control unit 91, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the lip 7 is won, there are two types of operation procedures, so that each of the two types of operation procedures is supported. The sub-control unit 91 selects which of the navigation modes to be used. Further, in order to derive the navigation mode when the push order bell of the same operation procedure as the operation procedure for deriving the 7 lip is won, the navigation mode showing the operation procedure for deriving the 7 lip, and the push order bell. The sub-control unit 91 selects which of the navigation modes indicating the operation procedure of. In this way, the notification mode of the operation procedure is selected and determined by the sub control unit 91.

If the navigation execution command has not been received (St6: NO), the sub-control unit 91 performs a process corresponding to the other command (St11), and ends this process. As a process corresponding to other commands, for example, in the case of an internal winning command, an effect process suggesting a winning combination on the liquid crystal display 51 can be mentioned. Further, in the case of the advantageous section start command, there is an effect process of starting the advantageous section on the liquid crystal display 51. In the case of the AT start command, there is an effect process of starting AT on the liquid crystal display 51. In the case of the advantageous section end command, there is an effect process of ending the advantageous section on the liquid crystal display 51.

In the above St7 and 9, when the push order bell is won during CZ, the fake 7 lip notification is determined as the navigation mode. The fake 7 lip notification is a navigation effect in which the navigation effect displayed as "Aim for 7" is performed by fake when the bell is won. The mode of this fake 7 lip notification is the same as the mode of navigation when the 7 lip is actually won. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a fake 7 lip notification.

FIG. 25 shows a fake 7 lip notification and a normal notification mode of the push order bell. The fake 7 lip notification shown in FIG. 25 shows an example when any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won. Therefore, the navigation number corresponding to the 7-tempai pressing order is "9". As described above, in the present embodiment, since the opportunity of 7 sets is given at least once during the CZ, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player and improve the interest of the game.

When the push order bell is won during CZ, a fake 7 lip notification is performed in which "Aim for 7!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this fake 7 lip notification, a procedure indicating to stop in the order of right, middle, and left is displayed. At this time, the above-mentioned navigation number "9" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. According to the fake 7 lip notification, the player aims for "7", but Bell will win the prize. In the 7-lip notification, the procedure for stopping in the order of right, middle, and left is displayed, but instead of this, an arrow indicating a reverse push may be displayed. When the arrow indicating the reverse push is displayed, the player stops in the order of right, middle, and left, so that the player shows substantially the same operation procedure even if the arrow is used.

On the other hand, when the push order bell (right bell) is won in a case other than CZ, a screen in which a picture of the bell and the push order are displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the game auxiliary display 12 displays a navigation number “9” indicating right, middle, and left. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the bell can be derived as the display result, it is possible to select whether to perform the fake 7 rip notification or the normal notification different from the fake 7 rip notification.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example in which the display result differs depending on the operation procedure. The example shown in FIG. 26 shows an example when the replay GR18 is won. As described above, the replay GR18 is controlled to derive a non-7 lip as a display result when stopped in the pressing order of the navigation number 2, and when stopped in the pressing order of the navigation number 9. , 7 Lips are controlled to be derived as a display result.

If the 7 rips are stopped in the order of pressing the navigation number 9 when the 7 rips are won, the 7 rips are derived as the display result. On the other hand, when the navigation number 2 is stopped in the pressing order, the upward-sloping replay is derived as the display result. As described above, in the game in which 7 rips can be derived as a display result in the present embodiment, when the 7 rips are operated by the first procedure (right, middle and left) as the operation procedure, the 7 rips are derived and the second operation procedure is performed. When operated by the procedure (middle right and left), a right-up replay, which is a normal display result different from 7 rips, is derived.

Since the 7 rip and the upward-sloping replay are both replays, the value obtained by the player is common. Further, as described in St8 of FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 can select whether to notify the first procedure or the second procedure.

Next, an example of a game in an advantageous section will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a game in which the advantageous section C is won and the push order bell is not won within 5 games after the start of the advantageous section.

The items in the table shown in FIG. 27 will be described. The number of games indicates the number of games since the start of the advantageous section. The internal state indicates whether the game is an advantageous section or a normal section. The apparent state indicates an effect mode for the player. The small winning combination flag indicates the winning small winning combination. The game assistance display indicates whether or not the operation procedure is displayed on the game assistance display 12. If the operating procedure is displayed, a circle is displayed, and if the operating procedure is not displayed, a cross is displayed. The 7-lip notification indicates whether or not to perform the 7-lip notification. When 7 rip notification is performed, a circle is shown, and when 7 rip notification is not performed, a cross is shown. The push order navigation indicates whether or not to notify the operation procedure when the push order combination is won. When notifying the operation procedure, a circle is shown, and when not notifying the operation procedure, a cross is shown.

As described above, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled by the main control unit 41. Further, the 7-lip notification and the push order navigation are selected by the sub control unit 91.

In the game example shown in FIG. 27, since the first to third games are lost, none of the notification by the game auxiliary display 12, the 7-lip notification, and the push order navigation is performed. In the 4th game, 7 rips will be won. As a result, the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the operation procedure. For example, when the replay GR18 is won, "9" is displayed. On the other hand, since the sub-control unit 91 has selected the push-order navigation as the navigation mode, the 7-lip notification is performed, and the normal operation procedure is notified. For example, when the replay GR18 is won, "2" is displayed.

In the next 5th game, it will be lost. Therefore, since the operation procedure for deriving the push order bell was not notified within 5 games, the advantageous section continues. As a general rule, since the CZ ends in the 5th game, the apparent state of the 6th game is waiting for the CZ to drop. In the next 7th game, the push order bell will be won. As a result, the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the operation procedure. For example, when the right bell is won, "9" is notified. Further, when the push order bell is won during the CZ, the sub control unit 91 always gives a 7-lip notification. The operation procedure indicated by "9" and 7 lip notification displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is the same operation procedure, and is an operation procedure for deriving the push order bell.

Since the operation procedure for deriving the push order bell is notified in this way, the advantageous section ends in the 7th game, and the normal section becomes the 8th game and thereafter. Therefore, for example, although the promotion replay is won in the ninth game, nothing is notified to the game auxiliary display 12.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a game example in a pattern in which 7 rips are won within 5 games after winning the advantageous section A or B and starting the advantageous section. Since the items in the table are the same as those in FIG. 27, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the game example shown in FIG. 28, since the first to third games are lost, none of the notification by the game auxiliary display 12, the 7-lip notification, and the push order navigation is performed. In the 4th game, 7 rips will be won. As a result, the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the operation procedure. For example, when the replay GR18 is won, "9" is displayed. On the other hand, since the sub control unit 91 has selected 7 rip notification as the navigation mode, 7 rip notification is performed.

In the next 5th game, it will be lost, but since 7 rips have already won and it is an advantageous section A or B, in the 6th game, the apparent state is changed from CZ to AT. 7 rips will be won in the 6th game. As a result, the operation procedure is notified to the game auxiliary display 12, but the sixth game is a game other than the case of adding. Therefore, the operation procedure for deriving the non-7 lip is notified. For example, when the replay GR18 is won, "2" is displayed instead of "9". The sub-control unit 91 does not perform the 7-lip notification, but notifies the pressing order by a normal operation procedure. The promotion replay is won in the 9th game. Since the ninth game is also an advantageous section, the operation procedure is notified to the game auxiliary display 12 and the push order is also notified by the sub control unit 91 in order to win the promotion replay.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a game example in a pattern in which 7 rips are not won within 5 games after winning the advantageous section A or B and starting the advantageous section. Since the items in the table are the same as those in FIG. 27, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the game example shown in FIG. 29, since the first to third games are lost, none of the notification by the game auxiliary display 12, the 7-lip notification, and the push order navigation is performed. In the 4th game, 7 rips will be won. As a result, the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the operation procedure. For example, when the replay GR18 is won, "9" is displayed. On the other hand, since the sub-control unit 91 has selected the normal push-order navigation as the navigation mode, the 7-lip notification is performed, and the normal operation procedure is notified.

In the next 5th game, it will be lost. Therefore, since 7 rips did not win within 5 games, the apparent state of the 6th game is waiting for the CZ to drop. In this sixth game, 7 rips will be won. As a result, the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the operation procedure. For example, when the replay GR18 is won, "9" is displayed. The sub-control unit 91 selects 7 rip notification as the navigation mode, and 7 rip notification is performed. As a result, 7 rips are won and it is an advantageous section A or B. Therefore, in the 7th game, the apparent state is changed from waiting for CZ to fall to AT.

The promotion replay is won in the 9th game. Since the ninth game is also an advantageous section, the operation procedure is notified to the game auxiliary display 12 and the push order is also notified by the sub control unit 91 in order to win the promotion replay.

[Modification example]
A modified example of the process for the main control unit 41 to transmit a command 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. 30, 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 remaining number of games until the number of games is controlled to the advantageous state, the right to be controlled by AT is granted. The number of remaining games 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 can be 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. 30, 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. 31, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, the control state update process for updating the corresponding control state among the 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. 32, 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 the present 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 of Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of 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. 33, 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. 34.

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. 34, 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 examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. The present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[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 invention according to the claim is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine for setting a bet number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credits. It is possible. 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. It is equipped with a variable display device that enables the game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of a plurality of variable display areas. It is a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result in, and as a result of one game, a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas. May be good.

Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the 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 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) 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 slot machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result. And the operation procedure notification means (for example, navigation notification such as 7 lip notification) capable of notifying the operation procedure to the derived operation means, and the privilege (for example, advantageous) after a specific period (for example, CZ etc.). It is suggested that the privilege is given by deriving the privilege giving means (for example, the main control unit 41 etc.) capable of giving the section) and the specific display result (for example, 7 rip etc.) in the specific period. Notification of the operation procedure (for example, navigation) for deriving the specific prize display result (for example, push order bell or the like) that generates the specific prize by the suggestion means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like) and the operation procedure notification means. The specific display result is derived in a game in which the specific display result can be derived by providing an termination means (for example, main control unit 41 or the like) capable of ending the specific period on condition that the notification or the like is performed. Operation procedure for deriving the specific prize display result (for example, navigation numbers 4, 6, 9, etc.) and operation procedure for deriving the specific prize display result in a game in which the specific prize display result can be derived (for example, navigation numbers 4, 5, 5). , 6, 7, 8, 9, etc.) includes the same operation procedure (for example, navigation numbers 4, 6, 9, etc.), and the operation procedure notification means can derive the specific display result. It is possible to perform specific notification (for example, 7-lip notification) that is notification of the operation procedure for deriving the specific display result, and also in a game in which the specific winning display result can be derived. A slot machine characterized by being able to do.

According to such a configuration, the expectation of the player is raised and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above, in a game in which the specific display result can be derived, when the operation procedure is operated by the first procedure (for example, the order of right, middle, left, etc.), the operation procedure is described. When the specific display result is derived and operated by the second procedure (for example, the procedure of making the inside the first stop) as the operation procedure, the normal display result different from the specific display result (for example, upward-sloping replay) Etc.) are derived and the specific display result is derived, and the value obtained by the player (for example, replay) is common between the case where the normal display result is derived and the operation procedure. The notification means can select whether to perform the notification of the first procedure or the notification of the second procedure (for example, selection of the navigation mode of St8 in the command correspondence process).

According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific display result can be suitably adjusted.

(3) The slot machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The operation procedure notification means can select whether to perform the specific notification or a normal notification different from the specific notification in a game in which the specific winning display result (for example, push order bell or the like) can be derived (for example). , St8 navigation mode selection in command correspondence processing, St9 fake 7 lip notification selection, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the specific notification can be suitably adjusted.

(4) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, comprising game control means (for example, main control unit 41, etc.) for controlling the game, and the game control means is the derivation operation. In a game in which operation procedure information indicating an operation procedure for a means can be displayed (for example, can be displayed on a game auxiliary display 12) and the specific display result can be derived, the specific notification is performed by the operation procedure notification means. The game control means has the same operation procedure information (for example, shown in FIG. 25) depending on the case and the case where the specific notification is performed by the operation procedure notification means in a game in which the specific prize display result can be derived. "9" etc. indicating the order of right, middle, and left is displayed.

According to such a configuration, the player does not detect whether or not the privilege is granted.

(5) In the slot machine of the above (4), the game control means determines whether or not the operation procedure notification means performs the notification (for example, the notification execution lottery of Sq4 in the AT process of FIG. 17). The operation procedure notification means determines the notification mode of the notification (for example, determination by selecting the navigation mode of St8 in the command correspondence process of FIG. 24, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production while mainly managing the value addition.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above, at least the minimum guaranteed number of games (for example, advantageous section A is 500 games, advantageous section B is 100 games, advantageous section) during the specific period. C continues only for 5 games, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be sustained without ending immediately.

(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 game machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, a game control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that controls the game and control information transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that produces an effect based on (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C,) that the player operates to derive a display result. 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derivation operation means. The control means is 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 a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery). Is a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) that is a target of notification (for example, navigation notification), and an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) is advantageous for the player. The notification state control means that controls the notification state (for example, the state in which the navigation notification is executed) and the specific control information (for example, the first Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the internal winning command, the second internal winning command, etc.) to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91, etc.). , The determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmission means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). Is the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.), the fact that the notification target result is obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. The specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) 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.

(8) 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 game 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 or the like) that controls the game and a control transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on information (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C) that the player operates to derive a display result. , 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 determines a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived and the predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) before the display result is derived. A numerical value setting means for setting a different numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) for each result, and a predetermined control (for example, setting an internal winning flag) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) set by the numerical value setting means. , Navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) and the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) are notified (for example, navigation notification, etc.). A notification state (for example, navigation notification) in which an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, a stop order advantageous for the player) is notified when the target notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained. Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning) regarding a determination result of the notification state controlling means (for example, an internal lottery, etc.) that controls the state in which A numerical value (for example, a numerical value (for example) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained, including a specific control information transmitting means for transmitting a command or the like to the effect control means. For example, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34, etc.) is assigned as a winning number or the like, and the specific control information transmitting means has at least the notification state (for example, the notification state (for example,)). In a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed (for example, 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, 23 to). 34, etc.), the specific control that can specify that the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.) is obtained, but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player). Information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) 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.

(9) In a game machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) for playing a game, control is performed 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) is provided, and the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) is a first in a unit of a game (for example, a game or the like). The control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) for each of a plurality of timings including the timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). A 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 the above to the second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is included, and the state control The plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command, etc.) transmitted by the information transmitting means at one timing are the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game). First state control information (for example, control state command 2 etc.) that can specify a control state that does not change with time (for example, stop order that is advantageous for the player) and first timing (for example, game Second state control information (eg, control state command 1, etc.) that can identify a control state (eg, game state, etc.) that can change at the start (for example, at the end of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). Including It is characterized by sending commands, etc.).

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.

The symbol arrangement of FIG. 3 used in the above-described embodiment is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, 7 symbols and a bell, or 7 symbols and a replay can be tempaied at the same time, and there may be a symbol arrangement in which a plurality of types of tempai shapes exist. Further, the design is not limited to 7 symbols, and may be an array of symbols that allows BAR and bell, and BAR and replay to be tempered at the same time.

In the embodiment described above, the number of games in the advantageous section is determined at the time of winning the cherry, but the number is not limited to this. For example, when the cherry is won, the number of games in the advantageous section is uniformly determined, and a lottery is performed or pushed when a rare role such as cherry or watermelon (a role with a winning probability of 1/50 or less) is won in this advantageous section. By performing a lottery when the player's push order is correct without notifying the push order of the forward bell, the number of games in the advantageous section can be added or the game can be moved to a higher advantageous section. May be good. In this case, a new advantageous section will be granted as a privilege after the end of the first advantageous section.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 40 Game control board 41 Main control unit 51 Liquid crystal display 90 Production control board 91 Sub control unit 91a Sub CPU
91b ROM
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 by stopping the 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,
An effect control means that performs an effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
The first notification means controlled by the game control means and
The second notification means controlled by the effect control means and
With
Both the first notification means and the second notification means are visible to the player while playing a game.
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 is changed to 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.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes any kind of specific determination result, the first notification means is controlled to notify the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. The first notification control means and
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. The effect control means can specify the first control information that can be specified as the determination result, but the type of the specific determination result cannot be specified and the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result cannot be specified. The first control information transmitting means that can be transmitted to
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes any kind of specific determination result, the second control information capable of specifying the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result is referred to as the first control information. A second control information transmitting means that can be separately transmitted to the effect control means,
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.
In the first control information transmitting means, the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is used regardless of whether or not the first notification means is notified of the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result. When it is determined whether or not it is within the predetermined numerical range and it is determined that it is within the predetermined numerical range, the predetermined numerical value may be any of the predetermined numerical ranges set by the numerical value setting means. When the first notification means is notified of information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result by performing a process of transmitting the first control information indicating a specific numerical value in the range. The common first control information is transmitted by the common process even when the notification is not sent.
The second control information transmitting means does not transmit the second control information when the first notifying means is not notified of the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result, and the specific determination result is obtained. When the first notification means is notified of the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type, the second control information is transmitted.
When the second control information is received, the effect control means controls the second notification means to notify the information corresponding to the operation mode according to the type of the specific determination result specified from the second control information. Including the second notification control means for performing
The game control means includes a specific control information transmitting means capable of transmitting specific control information capable of specifying a control state to the effect control means.
The specific control information transmitting means can transmit the specific control information to the effect control means when the game is started, and the specific control information is transmitted to the effect control means when the game is finished. A slot machine that can send.

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