JP6934715B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified.

As a slot machine of this type, a machine equipped with a stop button for stopping each reel corresponding to a plurality of reels and notifying the operation order of the stop buttons which is advantageous for the player by display or voice has been proposed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-150783

In a machine such as the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in which the operation order of the stop buttons, which is advantageous for the player, is notified by display or voice, when the power supply is stopped in the middle of these, when the power supply is restarted. If the operation order is not properly notified, there is a risk that the player will be disadvantaged.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of appropriately notifying an operation mode of a derivation operation means when power supply is restarted.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is used.
It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine where the 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 combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result corresponding to a plurality of variable display units, and
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,
Notification means capable of notification and
Display means that can change the display mode,
Sound output means capable of sound output and
With
The game control means is
After the variable display of the variable display unit starts, the derivation operation activation means that can activate the operation of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied, and the derivation operation activation means.
A game-side notification control means capable of performing control to notify operation mode information capable of identifying the operation mode of the derived operation means by the notification means.
When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where at least one variable display unit is fluctuating, the fluctuation resuming means for resuming the fluctuation of the variable display unit that was fluctuating before the power supply was stopped, and
Including
The production control means is
A display notification control means capable of performing control to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to at least the fluctuating variable display unit by the display means.
A sound notification control means capable of controlling at least the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit by the sound output means, and a sound notification control means.
Including
The game-side notification control means is used when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the notification means is performing control to notify the operation mode information. , The control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means is resumed at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled.
The production control means is
In a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit during fluctuation is notified, when the derivation operation means is operated by the notified operation mode and the display result is derived to the variable display unit, the variable The first image prompting the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the display unit is switched to the second image prompting the operation of the derivation operation means to be operated next, and the voice prompting the operation of the derivation operation means to be operated next is output. The first effect to be output is executed, and after the first effect is executed, the second image is displayed, and the second effect that does not output the sound prompting the operation of the derivation operation means is executed.
In a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and the power is generated in a situation where the other variable display units are still fluctuating. When the supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the second effect is performed after the first effect is executed regardless of whether the first effect or the second effect was performed before the power supply was stopped. it is characterized in that to run.
The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention
A plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided.
A slot machine (slot machine 1) that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and can generate a prize according to a display result combination (symbol combination) that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. )
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result corresponding to a plurality of variable display units, and
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Notification means (game auxiliary display 12) capable of performing notification, and
Sound output means (speakers 53, 54) capable of sound output and
With
The game control means (main control unit 41) is
Derivation operation activation means (validation control) that activates the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) starts. When,
Game-side notification control that can perform control (navigation notification) to notify operation mode information (navigation number) that can identify the operation mode (operation order) of the derived operation means on the notification means (game auxiliary display 12). Means and
When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where at least one variable display unit is fluctuating, the fluctuation resuming means (re-restart) for resuming the fluctuation of the variable display unit that was fluctuating before the power supply was stopped. Start control) and
Including
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) notifies at least the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (rotating reel) that is changing by the sound output means (speakers 53, 54). Including sound notification control means for controlling (controlling navigation effect sound),
The derivation operation activation means is used until the activation condition is satisfied again after the resumption of the power supply when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is enabled. Without enabling the operation of the derivation operating means
The game side notification control means is a control (navigation notification) in which the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is enabled and the operation mode information (navigation number) is notified by the notification means (game auxiliary display 12). When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the power supply is being performed, the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled.
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit (rotating reel) is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and other variable displays. The power supply is stopped and the power supply is stopped in the situation where the part is still fluctuating (the situation where the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed, at least one reel is stopped, and the other reel is rotated). When restarting, the sound notification control means sets the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (stopped reel) from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped to the sound output means (speaker). Operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (reel that was rotating) that was fluctuating before the power supply was stopped, without performing the control (control of the navigation effect sound) to be notified by 53, 54). It is characterized by controlling to notify the reel by the sound output means.
According to this feature, in a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and the other variable display units are still fluctuating. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in this situation, the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit that was fluctuating before the power supply stop is notified. Even if the power supply is stopped in the situation, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player. On the other hand, since the sound output means does not control the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped, the load at the time of resuming the power supply can be reduced. can.
In addition, when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, the operation of the derivation operation means is performed during the period from the restart of the power supply until the activation condition is satisfied again. Since it is not enabled, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is restarted.
Further, when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the notification means is performing control to notify the operation mode information, the derivation operation means Since the control for notifying the operation mode information is restarted by the notification means at a timing earlier than the operation is enabled, the player is erroneously identified by the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information has been notified. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated in an operation mode other than the above operation mode.

It should be noted that the activation condition in which the operation of the derivation operation means is activated after the variable display of the variable display unit is started in the means 1 and the activation condition in which the operation of the derivation operation means is activated after the power supply is restarted. , May be the same condition or may be different conditions.
Further, in the means 1, the operation mode corresponds to any one of the operation order for operating the derivation operation means, the operation timing for operating the derivation operation means, or a combination thereof.

The slot machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to the means 1.
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (rotating reel) is notified, the power supply is stopped while the variable display unit is still fluctuating, and the power is supplied. When the supply is restarted, the sound notification control means performs a derivation operation corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit (rotating reel) at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means (stop operation) is enabled. It is characterized in that the control (control of the navigation effect sound) for notifying the operation mode (operation order) of the means by the sound output means (speakers 53, 54) is started.
According to this feature, the operation of the derivation operation means is performed when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the operation mode is notified. Not only the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means is restarted at a timing earlier than the activation of, but also the control for notifying the operation mode by the sound output means is restarted, so that the player can obtain the operation mode information. It is possible to more reliably prevent the derivation operation means from being operated by an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the operation mode information without knowing that the notification has been made.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2.
The derivation operation activation means does not enable the operation of the derivation operation means when a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation of the derivation operation means (stop operation) is enabled.
The game side notification control means operates mode information on the notification means (game auxiliary display 12) even when a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is enabled. It is characterized by continuing control (navigation notification) to notify (navigation number).
According to this feature, after the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, when a fluctuation abnormality is detected, the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled, but the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means is continued. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally operating the derived operation means in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information has been notified.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
In the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R), a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by stepping motors (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) that are driven by changing the excitation state are arranged. It is configured to change and display by moving the reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R).
Excitation state control means (main control unit 41) that controls to change the excitation state according to the control pattern (excitation pattern), and
After the variable display of the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) starts, the derivation operation activation means that activates the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied, and the derivation operation activation means.
With
The excitation state control means stopped the power supply while controlling to change the excitation state according to a predetermined control pattern (starting pattern, constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern) for moving the reel among the control patterns (excitation patterns). After that, when the power supply is restarted, the control that changes the excitation state from the first excitation state in the start control pattern (starting pattern) that starts the movement of the reel in the control pattern (excitation pattern) is started. It is said.
According to this feature, when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then the power supply to the slot machine is restarted in the state where the control for changing the excitation state is performed according to the predetermined control pattern for moving the reel, the predetermined power supply is performed. Control that changes the excitation state from the initial excitation state in the start control pattern that starts the movement of the reel, instead of starting the control that changes the excitation state from the continuation of the excitation state when the power supply in the control pattern is stopped. Since the above is started, the movement of the reel can be started smoothly even after the power supply is restarted.
The predetermined control pattern for moving the reel may include a start control pattern for starting the movement of the reel.
Further, the start control pattern may be a control pattern that starts the movement of the reel toward the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern, or may be a variation mode different from the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern. It may be a control pattern that starts the movement of the reel.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (rotating reel) is notified, the power supply is stopped while all the variable display units are still fluctuating. When the power supply is restarted, the sound notification control means stops the power supply in a situation where the display result is derived to some variable display units and the other variable display units are still fluctuating, and the power supply is stopped. It is characterized by performing the same control (navigation effect processing when the power is restored) as when the supply is restarted.
According to this feature, in a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit that is changing is notified, the power supply is stopped and the power supply is stopped while all the variable display units are still changing. When restarting, the display result is derived to some variable display units, and the power supply is stopped in a situation where the other variable display units are still fluctuating, and the same control as when the power supply is restarted is performed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the program capacity for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means when the power supply is restarted.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
An openable and closable body (front door 1b) provided on the front of the slot machine,
A detection means (door open detection switch 25) for detecting that the opening / closing body is in the open state, and
When the detection result of the detection means is the detection result corresponding to the open / closed state, the sound output means (speakers 53, 54) controls to output a specific notification sound (door opening notification sound). Notification sound output control means and
With
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit (rotating reel) is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and other variable displays. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the unit is still fluctuating, the detection result of the detection means (door open detection switch 25) is that the opening / closing body (front door 1b) is in the open state. When it is the corresponding detection result, the specific notification sound (door opening notification sound) by the specific notification sound output means is output with priority over the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means by the sound notification control means. It is said.
According to this feature, even when the power supply is restarted and the notification of the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit is restarted, the opening / closing body is recognized by the specific notification sound. be able to.
It should be noted that the fact that the specific notification sound by the specific notification sound output means is output with priority over the operation mode of the derivation operation means by the sound notification control means means that the specific notification sound is output at a volume higher than the volume of the operation mode of the derivation operation means. Is not output, and the operation mode of the derivation operation means is not output, but the specific notification sound is output.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of changing the display mode is provided.
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) is
Display notification that controls (control of navigation effect display) to notify at least the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (rotating reel) that is changing by the display means (liquid crystal display 51). Control means,
Including
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit (rotating reel) is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and other variable displays. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the unit is still fluctuating, the display notification control means is sent to the variable display unit (stopped reel) from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped. The control (control of the navigation effect display) for notifying the operation mode (operation order) of the corresponding derivation operation means by the display means (liquid crystal display 51) is also a variable display unit (during rotation) that was fluctuating before the power supply was stopped. It is also characterized in that the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the reel) is notified by the display means.
According to this feature, in a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and the other variable display units are still fluctuating. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in this situation, the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to any of the variable display units is notified, so that the power supply is stopped in such a situation. However, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage for the player.
The display notification control means and the sound notification control means may be configured by separate control means, or may be included in one control means.

The slot machine of means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of changing the display mode is provided.
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) controls to notify at least the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (rotating reel) that is changing by the display means (liquid crystal display 51). Including display notification control means for performing (control of navigation effect display)
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit (rotating reel) is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and other variable displays. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the unit is still fluctuating, the display notification control means is sent to the variable display unit (stopped reel) from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped. The control (control of the navigation effect display) for notifying the operation mode (operation order) of the corresponding derivation operation means by the display means (liquid crystal display 51) is also a variable display unit (during rotation) that was fluctuating before the power supply was stopped. It is characterized in that it does not control to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the reel) by the display means.
According to this feature, in a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and the other variable display units are still fluctuating. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in this situation, the display means does not control the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to any of the variable display units. The load on the power can be reduced.
The display notification control means and the sound notification control means may be configured by separate control means, or may be included in one control means.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the 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 timing chart for demonstrating the control of the excitation pattern of a reel motor executed by the main control unit 41. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of a game auxiliary display. It is a figure for demonstrating the control of the display mode of the game auxiliary display executed by the main control unit 41, and the control of the display mode of a liquid crystal display executed by a sub control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game auxiliary display and a liquid crystal display before and after a power failure. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the effect pattern used for the navigation effect executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation effect processing at the time of power-off recovery which a sub-control unit 91 executes. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the navigation effect executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the navigation effect at the time of returning from the electric power failure which occurred during the execution of the 2nd stop navigation. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the navigation effect at the time of returning from the electric power failure which occurred during the execution of the 3rd stop navigation. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the effect pattern in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the navigation effect at the time of returning from the electric power failure in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the effect pattern in Example 3. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the navigation effect at the time of returning from the electric power failure in Example 3. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the navigation effect at the time of returning from the electric power failure in Example 4. FIG.

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

When the first embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a having an open front surface and a housing 1a of the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry b" are formed on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. , "Bell", "Replay a", "Replay b", "Plum", and other 21 different types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other 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 see-through 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.

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the present embodiment use reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R to rotate reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, so that the player can use the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Although it is possible to perform variable display for moving a plurality of visible symbols, the means for performing variable display for moving a plurality of symbols may be other than the reel, for example, a plurality of visible symbols on the outer peripheral surface. The configuration may be such that variable display can be performed by moving the belt on which the symbol is arranged.

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.

Further, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are arranged so as to output a detection signal when the lower end of the symbol region of the symbol number 1 for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R passes a predetermined position on each reel. For each reel, the lower end of the symbol area of symbol number 1 is the reel reference position.

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 transparent liquid crystal panel 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 section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range, and the setting of medals and bets stored as credits. Settlement switch 10, which is operated when the medals used for the above are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets are returned), the start switch 7, which is operated when the game is started, reels 2L, 2C. The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of the 2Rs is stopped, and the effect switch 56 used for the effect are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the 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. Game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that the medal can be inserted, and start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Notifying by lighting that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A game display unit 13 provided with an LED 20 during replay is provided.

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 that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state and a stop state, which will be described later, without opening the front door 1b by a predetermined key operation. The set value display 24, which displays the set value at that time while changing the set value or checking the set value, which will be described later, is in a stopped state (the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting enable / disable of the stop function to control the state), automatic settlement processing (medals stored as credits are settled (returned) regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity. The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function controlled by the processing), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in the hopper tank 34a described later inside the housing 1a. (See FIG. 2) Inserted medals for detecting medals inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout outlet 9 side and the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. The sensor 31, the medal selector 29 having the insertion port sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31, and the door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. There is.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, are located. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), 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 a normal state. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery 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 a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning lines LN1 and LN2 (see FIG. 1, LN1 is a line extending over the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper stage of the right reel. , LN2 is a line extending over the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel), and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. 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 this 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 this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a set of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 (LM1 is the left middle right reel) separately from the winning line LN. LM2 is a line extending over each middle stage of the left middle right reel, LM3 is a line extending over each lower stage of the left middle right reel, and LM4 is a line extending over each lower stage of the left middle right reel and middle stage of the middle reel. , The line over the upper part of the right reel.) Is set. 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 this 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 this embodiment, as a winning combination, when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a winning combination (for example, "Bell-watermelon-cherry a") is prepared in the winning line LN, a prize is won and a predetermined symbol is obtained. By aligning the combinations, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a symbol combination (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination, and thus the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 Includes roles that can be made to appear as if they have won a prize by combining the symbols aligned with 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 rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, 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 this embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line 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 this 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 this 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 this 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 in the present embodiment, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol. 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 when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to when the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol of 80 x 20 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1600 frames, so that a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are up to 4 frames ahead of them, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated and the symbol displayed at the bottom of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol displayed in the lower part of the reel corresponds to the stop switch. Since the symbols up to the frame destination can be displayed in the lower row, when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, on the winning line of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbols displayed in 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, and the effect control board 90 controls the game. The effect is controlled according to the state, and the power supply board 101 generates a drive power source for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power source to each part.

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 under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer equipped with a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and is provided with a random number circuit or the like that generates a random number for an internal lottery, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. It is input from the main control unit 41 that directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and the switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. A switch detection circuit 44 that captures the detected detection signal and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive that transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The circuit 45, 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 LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 are connected to the game control board 40. When the LED drive circuit 47 transmitted to various indicators and LEDs and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is sent to the main control unit 41. On the other hand, a power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a power failure detection circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off are mounted.

The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

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 according to the control state always completes at least one cycle between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main).

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 based on control by a sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven. 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 this 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-control unit 91 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. Control.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is provided on the condition that the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. In this embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

Then, in this embodiment, the winning line that is activated when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped (in the case of this embodiment, the winning line LN is always enabled, so that it is enabled in the following. A prize is won when a combination of symbols called a role is arranged on the winning line LN (simply called a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

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

In addition, in the internal lottery, a general role (hereinafter referred to as a duplicate winning combination) that is won in duplicate with the special role is provided, and if the duplicate winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the special role is also duplicated. It is possible to win the prize, and it is suggested that the special combination may have been won by stopping the symbol combination constituting the duplicate winning combination on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It has become.

Further, in the internal lottery, a small winning combination that can generate a winning by aligning the symbols constituting the winning combination with the winning line LN and stopping only when the stopping operation is performed in a predetermined stop order. A re-game combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a push order combination), a small combination that can generate a prize by aligning the symbols that make up the combination with the winning line LN regardless of the stop order, and a re-game combination (replaying combination) (Sometimes called non-pushing order) can be won.

In addition, in the internal lottery, as the winning combination, a special role (special small role or special replaying role) different from the normal role is included, and by winning the special role in the internal lottery, it is stipulated. The right (hereinafter referred to as AT right) controlled by the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) described later can be won over the number of games.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for 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), which is the notification period during which notification can be executed, and the right to be controlled by AT is elected, and a predetermined start condition (for example, after the AT right is elected) is predetermined. After the number of games has passed and the AT right has been won, the predetermined symbol combination stops at reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.), and the main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT. , Control to AT. Then, when the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target combination (corresponding combination among the above-mentioned push order combinations) according to the game state, the navigation notification is executed, which is advantageous for the player. By notifying the operation modes (pushing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and transmitting a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display A navigation effect using a display 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the push order winning combination won in the internal lottery can be reliably won. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state where the AT does not control the control.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R performed by the main control unit 41 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 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this 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 a symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations can be stopped together 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, 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, 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 this 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 this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using a 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. 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, 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.

Next, the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of this embodiment is rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) provided corresponding to each. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are composed of a hybrid stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335), and are based on a phase signal output from the motor drive circuit 45 based on control by the main control unit 41. , The exciting state of each exciting phase (4 phases of φ1 to φ4 in this embodiment) in the stepping motor is switched between exciting and non-exciting in a predetermined order to rotate.

The main control unit 41 rotates each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, setting 0 as the number of steps when the reel reference position is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R provided on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Rotation control is performed. Further, in the above-mentioned main process, an excitation pattern for rotating the reel in a predetermined mode is set, and in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process (main), it is specified based on the excitation pattern and the number of steps from the reel reference position. A control signal indicating the excitation state of each excitation phase of the stepping motor is output to the motor drive circuit 45, and the motor drive circuit 45 outputs a phase signal indicating the excitation state based on the control signal to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. Is output to. As a result, in each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, the exciting state of the exciting phase of the reel motor is switched from the phase signal and controlled to a predetermined rotation mode, and each reel 2L, 2C corresponding to the reel motor The rotation of 2R is controlled.

The excitation pattern of the reel motor set by the main control unit 41 by the main processing includes the game excitation pattern group for controlling the rotation of the reel according to the progress of the game, and the excitation pattern for the game, which is not directly related to the progress of the game. For example, a non-game excitation pattern group for performing an effect using a reel is included, and these excitation patterns are predetermined in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Among the excitation patterns of the reel motor, the game excitation pattern group includes a start pattern for starting the rotation of the reel in the stopped state and accelerating to a predetermined constant speed state, and a predetermined constant speed state. A constant speed pattern for continuing to rotate the reel accelerated to the constant speed state and a stop pattern for stopping the reel rotating in the predetermined constant speed state in a predetermined number of steps are included.

In each excitation pattern, the excitation state (excitation, non-excitation) of each excitation phase of the reel motor is determined for each number of steps from the reference position of the reel, and the excitation and non-excitation of the excitation state of the reel motor are stepped. By switching to the excitation state defined in the order of numbers, the rotation of the reel can be controlled to a predetermined rotation mode, and the main control unit 41 is a reel motor for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. After setting the start pattern as the excitation pattern of, by switching the excitation pattern to the constant speed pattern, it is possible to start the rotation of the reel in the stopped state and perform start control to accelerate to a predetermined constant speed rotation. By repeatedly setting the constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern of the reel motor, it is possible to perform constant speed rotation control to maintain the rotation of the reel at the constant speed rotation, and for the reel on which the stop switch is operated, By switching the excitation pattern of the reel motor to a stop pattern at a predetermined timing, it is possible to perform rotation stop control for stopping the reel at a predetermined stop position according to the timing at which the stop switch is operated.

Further, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is updated according to the number of steps for exciting the reel motor, and is initialized every time the reel reference position is detected, so that each reel 2L, 2C, A step number counter for counting the number of steps after the reel reference position is detected for 2R is provided, and the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel is, for example, an extremely short time when a momentary power failure occurs. The reel rotation control is stopped over a period of time, the reel is caught or slips, the reel does not rotate normally, the reel reference position is not detected, and a predetermined number of steps (at least the reel is 1). The number of steps is set to be larger than the 336 steps required for the reel, for example, 400 steps) or more, and the main control unit 41 determines that a rotation abnormality has occurred in the reel and corresponds to the reel. It is possible to reset the excitation pattern of the reel motor to the starting pattern for the reel, change the excitation state of the reel motor from the beginning of the starting pattern, and restart the rotation of the reel.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the main control unit 41 sets a start pattern as an excitation pattern for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R as the game start operation is performed. , The rotation of each reel is started by changing the exciting state of each exciting phase of each reel motor in the stopped state based on the starting pattern. Further, when setting the start pattern as the excitation pattern, the step number counter is initialized and the counting of the number of steps is started. Then, by switching the excitation pattern from the starting pattern to the constant speed pattern, the rotation of the reel is controlled to a predetermined constant speed rotation. After that, when the reel is rotating normally, the reel reference position is detected by making at least one revolution of the reel before the step number counter reaches the above-mentioned predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps). It will be. Then, for all the rotating reels, the activation pattern of the reel motor is switched to the constant speed pattern, and the reel reference position is detected, so that the activation condition for activating the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reels is set. Judge that it was established. With the establishment of this activation condition, the main control unit 41 performs activation control for activating the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in this state. As a result, the stop operation for the corresponding reel is effectively accepted, and the stop control for stopping the rotation of the reel is started.

After starting the rotation of each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32 in the stopped state, the main control unit 41 sets the step count counter for at least one of the reels without detecting the reel reference position. When a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) is reached, that is, when the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous detection of the reel reference position exceeds the number of steps required for the reel to make one revolution, or In a state where at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, for example, a momentary power failure may occur and the reel rotation control may be stopped for a very short time. When the reel does not rotate normally due to catching or idling of the reel, and the step count counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) without detecting the reel reference position. That is, when the number of steps since the previous reel reference position was detected exceeds the predetermined number of steps, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel, and the corresponding reel is started to rotate again. Performs restart control.

In the restart control, the corresponding step count counter is initialized for the corresponding reel, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set to the starting pattern again, and the exciting state of the reel motor is changed from the beginning of the starting pattern. To restart the rotation. After that, when the reel is rotated normally, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps). Then, for all the rotating reels, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern and the reel reference position is detected, so that the condition for validating the acceptance of the reel stop operation is satisfied, and the main control unit 41 Performs activation control that activates the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel when the activation condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, if the number of steps counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) without detecting the reel reference position after the restart control is performed, the main control unit 41 controls the reel. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state, and restart control is performed again. After that, even though the restart control is performed for the reel up to three times in succession, if the reel reference position is not detected before the step count counter reaches the predetermined number of steps, the reel reference position is not detected. All the spinning reels are stopped, and error control for controlling the error state is started to disable the progress of the game.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment includes a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with electric power by the backup power supply, and the power failure is generated based on the output of the power failure detection circuit 48. When it is detected, the control state of the main control unit 41 set in the RAM 41c is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control when the power failure is detected. It is possible to return to the state. Then, when at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the reception of the stop operation is enabled for the reel and a power failure is detected, the control state of each reel is set. Data including the rotation state, the excitation pattern of each reel motor, etc. are stored in the backup storage area.

Then, when the main control unit 41 recovers from the power failure by restarting the power supply to the slot machine 1, the power failure is detected based on the control state stored in the backup storage area. For reels that were in a rotating state at that time, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set as the starting pattern, the step count counter corresponding to the reel is initialized, and the enabled or disabled state of accepting the stop operation for each reel. Returns as an invalid state regardless of the state before the power failure.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 selects the excitation pattern of the reel motor in the order of the start pattern, the constant speed pattern, and the stop pattern when controlling the normal game. FIG. As shown in (a), the starting pattern was selected on condition that the effective start switch 7 was operated, and the reel in the stopped state was started and accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. After that, a constant speed pattern is selected and the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed. Then, on standby in this state, a stop pattern is selected according to the number of sliding frames for the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated on the condition that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the stop switch is operated. The reel is stopped at the stop position according to the operation of the stop switch within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms in this embodiment). After that, in the configuration in which the main control unit 41 does not select the excitation pattern until the next game is started and keeps the reel in the stopped state, as shown in FIG. 5B, the starting pattern before the power failure When the reel is stopped during the start due to the power failure, the starting pattern selected at the time of the power failure is used when recovering from the power failure. By changing the excitation state from the first step of the starting pattern, the reel can be started without temporarily causing the reel to rotate normally.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the rotation of the reel is controlled by a constant speed pattern before the power failure, and when the reel is stopped in the middle of starting due to the power failure, the reel is stopped from the power failure. When returning, the exciting pattern is changed from the constant speed pattern selected at the time of power failure to the starting pattern, and the exciting state is changed from the first step of the starting pattern, so that the reel is not rotated normally once. The reel can be started without the above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, the rotation of the reel is controlled to be stopped by a stop pattern before the power interruption, and when the reel is stopped during the control to be stopped by the power interruption, the reel is stopped. When recovering from a power failure, the stop pattern that was selected at the time of the power failure is used, and the excitation state is changed from the number of steps at the time of the power failure in the stop pattern, so that the stop pattern that was executed at the time of the power failure can be changed. By continuously executing, the stop pattern that was executed at the time of power failure is executed to the end within a specific time (190 ms in this embodiment) excluding the time during power failure after starting before power failure. Can be done.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment refers to the reel that was in the rotating state at the time when the power failure was detected when the power supply to the slot machine 1 was restarted to recover from the power failure. , Instead of starting the control to change the excitation state from the continuation of the excitation state when the power failure in the excitation pattern is detected, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set as the start pattern, and the first step of the start pattern. By changing the excitation state from, the reel is started without temporarily causing the reel to rotate normally, so that the rotation of the reel can be started smoothly even after the power supply is restarted. It has become.

In this embodiment, since the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is changed when the control state of the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power failure. A configuration that sets the start pattern, initializes the step count counter corresponding to the reel, and restores the enabled or disabled state of accepting the stop operation for each reel to the disabled state regardless of the state before the power failure. However, the main control unit 41 is configured to return to the control state before the power failure based on the control state stored in the RAM 41c when the power failure is detected, that is, the rotation control is performed before the power failure. The reel may be restored in a state where the excitation pattern and the number of steps of the reel motor at the time of power failure are set.

In such a configuration, when recovering from the power failure, the exciting state of the reel motor is changed from the excitation pattern at the time of the power failure, that is, the constant speed pattern and the number of steps, for the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure. , It will be controlled to restart the rotation of the reel, and if the torque of the reel motor is insufficient and the reel does not rotate normally, the step number counter will exceed the predetermined number of steps, and the reel will be in the rotating state. When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred and restart control is performed, the excitation pattern of the corresponding reel is reset to the start pattern and the reel is restarted. That is, for a reel whose rotation was controlled in a constant speed pattern before the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure, once the reel is not rotated normally, restart control is performed and the reel is concerned. Will be restarted. In such a configuration, if the reels are not rotated normally even though the restart control is continuously performed up to three times, all the rotating reels are stopped and controlled to an error state. It is also possible to start the error control to disable the progress of the game.

After starting the rotation of the reels, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment detects the reel reference position and the constant speed rotation for all the rotating reels, and when the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied. , While enabling the acceptance of stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for all rotating reels, the reel reference position is detected for at least one of the reels after the reel rotation is started. If the number of steps since the start of rotation specified based on the number of steps counter or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds the predetermined number of steps exceeding one lap of the reel without being performed, the reel It is now judged that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of.

In such a configuration, if an abnormality occurs in the rotation state of the reel even once, it is determined that the rotation of the reel is abnormal, and if the error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game, the reel is temporarily disabled. Even in a situation where the reel can be rotated normally after the rotation of the reel is delayed, the progress of the game is disabled, which hinders the smooth progress of the game. There is.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, after the reel rotation is started, the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels and the reel is shifted to the constant speed rotation, and the activation condition of the stop operation is set. In the established situation, when a reel rotation abnormality is determined, restart control is performed to restart the reel by changing the exciting state of the reel motor again according to the starting pattern which is the exciting pattern at the time of starting the reel. Every time it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the progress of the game is not disabled, and the game can proceed smoothly.

In addition, since the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated during the period from when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal until the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied after the restart control is performed, the reel is not rotated normally. It is possible to prevent the stop control of the above from being executed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the power supply is restarted and the power supply is restored after the power supply is stopped due to the power interruption in the state where the activation condition of the stop operation is satisfied, the control state before the power failure is obtained. The control to change the excitation state of the reel motor will be restarted from, but after that, if the normal rotation is specified by detecting the reel reference position, the acceptance of the stop operation will be enabled from that time. Since the activation control is performed, even if a momentary power failure occurs, if the normal rotation of the rotating reel is maintained, the power supply can be restarted and the game can be advanced immediately.

In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied, the torque for rotating the reel is insufficient and the reel is not rotated, resulting in a rotation abnormality. Even if it is determined, the restart control is performed for the reel, and the progress of the game is not immediately disabled, so that the game can proceed smoothly.

In addition, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied, it is determined that the reel rotation is abnormal and restarted from the time when the power supply is restarted. After the control is performed, the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels, and the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated until the activation condition is satisfied by shifting to the constant speed rotation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reel stop control from being executed in a situation where it is unknown whether the reel is rotating normally after the power supply is restarted.

Further, in this embodiment, when the reel reference position is detected and the rotation of the reel shifts to the constant speed rotation, it is determined that the condition for enabling the stop operation is satisfied, and the reel has a constant speed. It is possible to prevent the stop control of the rotating reel from being executed by the stop operation even though the rotation has not been reached.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the restart control for changing the excitation state of the reel motor according to the excitation pattern at the time of starting, when the reel reference position is not detected and the activation condition of the stop operation is not satisfied, the restart control is performed. Is repeatedly executed, and if the activation condition of the stop operation is not satisfied even if the restart control is performed a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment), the error state is controlled and the game is disabled. , If the reel does not rotate normally even by the restart control, that is, if the problem cannot be solved by the restart control, the game can be disabled.

Further, in this embodiment, when a rotation abnormality is determined in a plurality of reels at different timings while the stop operation activation condition is satisfied, restart control is sequentially performed from the reel in which the rotation abnormality is determined. Even if rotation abnormalities are determined at different timings on a plurality of reels, each reel can be set to normal rotation at the earliest possible stage.

In this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 determines a rotation abnormality in a plurality of reels at different timings while the stop operation activation condition is satisfied, the reels for which the rotation abnormality is determined are sequentially re-started. The configuration is such that start control is performed. For example, when a rotation abnormality of any of the reels is determined, the operation is repeated until a period (a period for a predetermined number of steps) in which the rotation abnormality of the remaining reels can be determined elapses. A configuration that delays the start control, that is, when a rotation abnormality is determined at different timings on a plurality of reels while the stop operation activation condition is satisfied, the restart control of the reel for which the rotation abnormality is determined earliest is performed. It may be configured to delay until the restart control of the reel for which the rotation abnormality is determined to be the latest, and with such a configuration, even if the rotation abnormality is determined at different timings in a plurality of reels, the rotation abnormality will occur. Since a plurality of determined reels can be restarted at the same timing, the appearance at the time of restart is improved.

Further, in this embodiment, when the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous detection of the reel reference position exceeds a predetermined number of steps (400 steps) exceeding one reel lap without detecting the reel reference position. , The configuration is such that the rotation abnormality of the reel is specified, but the predetermined number of steps is a value larger than the number of steps required for the reel to make one revolution, that is, the reel reference position is detected when the reel is rotating normally. The value may be larger than the number of steps required to be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, control is performed to restart the reel when the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous detection of the reel reference position exceeds a predetermined number without detecting the reel reference position. If the activation condition of the stop operation is not satisfied even after performing a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment), it is determined that the reel rotation is abnormal and the game is disabled, but the activation condition of the stop operation is satisfied. If the reel is not restarted at least once, it is possible to prevent the game from being frequently disabled.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel reference position is detected after the start of rotation, and the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled by shifting to the constant speed rotation, but at least the reel reference position is detected. Any configuration may be used as long as the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled by.

Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the rotation has shifted to the constant speed depending on whether the number of steps from the start of the reel rotation is equal to or greater than the number of steps required to shift to the constant speed rotation. However, by determining whether or not a constant speed is satisfied based on the number of steps or time until the reel reference position is detected and the next reel reference position is detected, it is determined whether or not the rotation has shifted to a constant speed rotation. It may be a configuration for determining.

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. 6 to 8.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the game auxiliary display 12 includes two indicators 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 possible display. Each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the predetermined output buffer provided on the game control board 40, thereby driving the predetermined lighting mode. It is 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 the error display data as the 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. Further, by directly setting the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, it is possible to display the game auxiliary display 12 in a lighting mode corresponding to the lighting mode data.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the navigation notification display data is provided corresponding to the navigation numbers “0” to “9”. For the navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation number "0", by initializing all the output buffers of the game auxiliary display 12, all the first to eighth segments of each display 12L and 12R are set to the off state. Then, it is the data which controls the game auxiliary display 12 to hide. Further, in the navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation number "1", the corresponding segment and the eighth segment of the first to seventh segments of the display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12 are set to the lit state, and the display is displayed. By turning off the other segments of 12R and the 1st to 8th segments of the display 12L, the number "1" of the navigation number and the symbol "." This is data that is controlled so as to be displayed on the twelve. Further, the navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation numbers "2" to "9" is also the first 1st to the display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12 like the navigation display data corresponding to the navigation number "1". By turning on the corresponding segment and the 8th segment of the 7th segment and turning off the other segments of the display 12R and the 1st to 8th segments of the display 12L, the numbers corresponding to each navigation number are displayed. This is data for controlling the game auxiliary display 12 to display "2" to "9" and the symbol "." Indicating that AT is in progress.

When the internal lottery is performed, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is within the period controlled by the assist time for performing the above-mentioned navigation notification (hereinafter, may be referred to as AT), and AT. If it is not inside, the navigation number "0" indicating that the navigation notification is not performed is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Further, when the AT is in progress, it is determined whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, and when the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, the operation mode capable of winning the notification target combination. The navigation numbers "1" to "9" indicating the above are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, the navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. Further, when the AT is in progress but the internal lottery result is not the notification target combination, the lighting mode data for displaying only the symbol “.” Indicating that the AT is in progress is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

As a result, for each stop order (left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left, left first stop, middle first stop, right first stop) notified by the navigation notification, Since the combination of the lit segments is different, the navigation number is identifiable from the combination of the lit segments, and as a navigation notification, the stop order that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result is displayed. , The game auxiliary display 12 can be used for notification. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the eighth segment of the display 12R in the lit state together with the navigation number when performing the navigation notification, while the main control unit 41 turns off the eighth segment of the display 12R when the navigation notification is not performed. By controlling to, it is possible to recognize whether or not the navigation notification is being executed by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12.

In the navigation notification of this embodiment, the combination of segments corresponding to the navigation number is lit so that the display mode of the game assistance display 12 is the navigation number. However, the game assistance display 12 is used as the navigation notification. The display mode of is such that the stop order is directly indicated (for example, the left reel is "1", the middle reel is "2", the right reel is "3", and the stop order is middle right and left. , "23" (middle right) is displayed, "3-" (right-) is displayed when the stop order is the first right, etc.), or the stop order may be changed. It is not something that is directly recalled, and it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of lighting segments, and a display mode that cannot be easily identified without a correspondence table or the like may be used.

When the game progresses and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment determines whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won, and pays out. If any of the accompanying wins (small wins) has been won, the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of the winning is set in the output buffer as the payout number display data, and is paid out to the game auxiliary display 12. Display the number of medals to be played.

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is turned on so as to display the payout number of medals, and the eighth By setting the payout number display data that turns off the other segments including the segment in the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the payout number of medals. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R are turned on, while the first to eighth segments of the display 12L and the eighth segment of the display 12R are turned off. As a result, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12, the eighth segment of the display 12R is controlled to be in the off state, so that the lighting mode in the navigation notification and the number of medals to be paid out are as described above. The lighting mode is different from the lighting mode in the notification of, so that it is not misunderstood whether the navigation notification is performed on the game auxiliary display 12 or the number of medals to be paid out is notified. There is.

When an error is detected during the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment sets a predetermined error code (E1 to E8 in this embodiment) in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the type of the error. When the predetermined error display condition described later is satisfied (in this embodiment, when an error is detected during the reel rotation control, all the reels are stopped, and the reel rotation control is performed. When an error is detected at a time other than medium), the error display data including the error code set in the RAM 41c is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

When setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and turns off the other segments. By setting the data in the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code that can identify the type of the detected error. Then, when a predetermined error release condition is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated.

In the error display data, by lighting the first, second, fourth, fifth, and seventh segments of the display 12L, the character "E" is displayed and the number corresponding to the error code number in the segment of the display 12R is displayed. While turning on the segment, the other segments of the indicators 12L and 12R are turned off. As a result, when displaying the error code on the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode is controlled so that the alphabetic character "E", which is not displayed in the navigation notification or the payout number display, is displayed on the display 12L. Therefore, the lighting mode when notifying the error code is different from the lighting mode in the navigation notification and the lighting mode in the notification of the number of payout medals, and is the error code notified by the game auxiliary display 12? , Navi notification, and the number of medals to be paid out are not misunderstood.

Next, the timing at which the main control unit 41 switches the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the progress of the game or the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when a bet number of 1 or more is set to start the game, and displays the game auxiliary display. All segments of the device 12 are turned off and controlled to be hidden. Then, when the start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set, the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game is started. At this time, since the navigation notification is not performed, all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are kept off. Then, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all stopped after the operation of the third stop is performed, if any of the small winning combinations has been won, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning. Is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Then, when a bet number of 1 or more is set to start the next game, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized again, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, in the game in which the navigation notification is not performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden from the time when the number of bets of 1 or more is set to the time when the payout of medals is started by winning. , From the time when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started, one or more bets are set, or the waiting condition (no operation for a certain period of time, settlement operation is performed). That) is established and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals as the payout number display over the period until the transition to the standby state is established. In addition, when the operation of the third stop is performed and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the re-game combination has won a prize or if neither prize has occurred, the game assistance By not setting the payout number display data in the output buffer of the display 12, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is kept hidden, and one or more bets are set in order to start one game. The lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden from time to the time when the bet number is set to start the next game, that is, for the entire period in one game.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when performing navigation notification, the main control unit 41 is in AT when the start operation is performed with a predetermined number of bets set. It is determined whether or not there is, and if it is in AT, the lighting mode data for displaying the symbol "." Indicating that it is in AT is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to navigate. Start notification. After that, when the internal lottery is performed, if the lottery result of the internal lottery is the notification target combination, the navigation notification display data corresponding to the notification target combination, that is, the winning notification target combination is won. The navigation notification display data for displaying the navigation number indicating the possible operation mode is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the notification of the navigation number is started.

After that, the stop switch of the third stop is operated, and when the stop switch is released, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to control the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden. Then, it waits for a predetermined waiting period. Then, after the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not any of the small wins has been won, and if the small win has been won, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning is determined. The number of medals to be paid out is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

As a result, in the game in which the navigation notification is performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed for a period from the time when the rotation of the reel is started with the start of the game to the time when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released. It is controlled so that the navigation number is continuously displayed as a navigation notification. Then, when the output buffer is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is once controlled to be hidden, and then all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started. From the above, the number of medals is controlled to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display over the period from when one or more bets are set.

Further, as described above (see FIG. 5), the main control unit 41 of this embodiment controls at least one of the reels to rotate at a constant speed, and in a state where the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled. If it is determined that the rotating reel has an abnormality in the rotation state, the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated for all reels, and the rotation is restarted for the reel that is determined to have an abnormality. After the restart control is performed, when all the rotating reels are rotated normally, the acceptance of the stop operation is re-enabled. On the other hand, in a game in which navigation notification is performed, even if it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotating state of the rotating reel and the acceptance of the stop operation is invalid for all reels, the error state is controlled. Unless the game is disabled, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the game start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 subsubscribes the operation mode command capable of specifying the navigation number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. It is transmitted to the control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 specifies the navigation number based on the operation mode command, and when it is specified that the navigation notification is performed based on the navigation number, the sub control unit 91 is specified based on the navigation number. A navigation effect that suggests an advantageous operation mode is executed. In the navigation effect, for example, numbers, characters, and images indicating the stop order based on the navigation number are displayed at positions corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, or the navigation number. By outputting the sound indicating the stop order based on the above from the speakers 53 and 54, an operation mode advantageous for the player is suggested.

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

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment ends the navigation notification when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released after starting the navigation notification, and issues a game end command to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 can end the navigation effect when the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side ends based on the reception of the game end command. , The navigation effect may be configured to be performed at least when the result of the game changes depending on the stop order. For example, the stop switch is operated in a stop order other than the stop order suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. If it is confirmed that the notification target combination will not win, or if it is confirmed that only one combination will win by performing the first stop operation or the second stop operation, etc., the main control unit 41 side The navigation effect may be terminated before the navigation notification is terminated. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the navigation effect from being continued even after the result of the game is confirmed.

The RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 of this embodiment can retain the stored contents by being supplied with power by the backup power supply even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power failure is detected based on the output of the power failure detection circuit 48, the control state of the main control unit 41 set in the RAM 41c is changed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started after that, the power supply is started in the control state when the power failure is detected. Can be done.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the main control unit 41 rotates and controls at least one or more reels as the game progresses, and the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the navigation, the power is cut off. When it is detected, the control related to the power failure is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden, and the rotation is controlled. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the control state including the excitation pattern of the reel motor of the reel, the number of steps of excitation control, the navigation number, etc. can be restored with the contents when the power failure is detected. Perform power failure processing so that it can be done.

After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, when the control state in the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power failure, it is stored in the RAM 41c when the power failure is detected. The control state before the power failure is restored based on the control state, but the state of accepting the stop operation by all the stop switches among the control states is changed to invalid and set. As a result, the main control unit 41 returns in a state in which acceptance of the stop operation by all the stop switches is invalidated.

Further, when the main control unit 41 returns the control state to the state before the power failure, the navigation number, the excitation pattern of the reel motor of each reel and the number of steps are stored in the RAM 41c when the power failure is detected. Restore the contents as they were. Then, when returning, the control state on the main control unit 41 side including the return command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure and the operation mode command capable of specifying the navigation number is displayed. Various identifiable commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. After that, the same control as at the start of the game is executed, and the control for advancing the game is performed based on the control state set in the RAM 41c, based on the navigation number set in the RAM 41c. The navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and after controlling to restart the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, the excitation pattern of the reel motor set in the RAM 41c, that is, Based on the constant speed pattern, the reel motor of the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure is excited from the number of steps of the excitation pattern when the power failure is detected, and the corresponding reel is rotated at the predetermined constant speed again. It is controlled to rotate, and when the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation, activation control is performed to enable acceptance of a stop operation by the stop switch of the corresponding reel.

At this time, in the control of rotating the corresponding reel again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, the rotation control of the corresponding reel motor is performed based on the constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern set at the time when the power failure is detected. In such a case, the reel may be rotated normally depending on the state of the reel (rotated state or stopped state) as described above (see FIG. 5). It may not rotate normally, and if it does not rotate normally, restart control will be performed to rotate the corresponding reel normally.

Then, when the reel is rotated normally or is not rotated normally and the reel is rotated normally by the restart control, and the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation, the corresponding reel is used. Switch operation for directing the stop operation by the stop switch of 5 Enable. After that, it waits until the stop switch for which acceptance is enabled is operated, and when the stop switch is operated, it controls to stop the corresponding reel.

On the other hand, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, that is, when the sub control unit 91 recovers from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 returns at a timing earlier than the main control unit 41 returns to produce an effect. Control can be started. Further, the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 has a backup area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power by the backup power supply even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. Is provided, and when a power failure is detected, the sub control unit 91 stores the control state of the effect including the effect pattern being executed in the backup area, and after recovering from the power failure, the RAM 91c Based on the data stored in the backup area of, it is possible to resume the control of the effect based on the effect pattern set when the power failure occurs. Then, by receiving the return command from the main control unit 41, the output of the display related to the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound related to the effect on the speakers 53 and 54 is started. Therefore, when the main control unit 41 side performs the navigation notification and the sub control unit 91 side performs the navigation effect corresponding to the navigation notification when the power failure occurs, the sub control unit 91 recovers from the power failure. After that, by receiving the return command from the main control unit 41, the control of the navigation effect is restarted, and the main control unit 41 rotates after the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is restarted. In the period until the acceptance of the stop operation of the reel inside is enabled, the navigation effect is restarted based on the effect pattern at the time of power failure, and the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, etc. It is possible to restart the notification.

As a result, in the main control unit 41, after recovering from the power failure and transmitting a return command or the like, the reel rotation control is restarted, and the corresponding reel is rotated at a constant speed, so that the stop operation by the stop switch is performed. While the activation control for activating the reception is performed, the sub control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the return command is issued from the main control unit 41 after returning from the power failure. After the main control unit 41 sends the return command, the sub control unit 91 receives the return command and restarts the navigation effect until the activation control for enabling the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is performed. Since it takes a longer time than the time required for the sub-control unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 can restart the navigation effect at a timing earlier than the stop operation is enabled on the main control unit 41 side, and the main control unit 41 side. When the stop operation is enabled, the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R notified by the navigation notification can be set to the state in which the navigation effect has already been notified.

As described above, when the power failure is detected, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden, so that the power failure is generated. During the period from the time when the above is detected until the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Further, when a power failure is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and when the main control unit 41 returns, a navigation notification is displayed on the output buffer. Since the data is controlled to be reset, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period from the time when the power supply is restarted to the time when the main control unit 41 is restored. It has become like.

Further, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, and then the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data. When a power failure is detected, the reel that was in rotation control is controlled to rotate again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, and when the corresponding reel reaches a constant speed rotation, a stop operation by the stop switch of the reel is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the game auxiliary display 12 is started to display the navigation number by the navigation notification, and then the stop switch is used to perform the activation control. The acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, and the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled while the navigation number is already displayed.

Further, the main control unit 41 detects a power failure while controlling the rotation of the reel, and then, when recovering from the power failure, executes the same process as at the start of the game and is set at the time of recovery. The progress of the game is controlled based on the control state.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game and a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, and the main control unit 41 is a game auxiliary display controlled by the main control unit 41 side. The device 12 is configured to be capable of performing navigation notification to notify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

In such a configuration, if a power failure occurs while the game auxiliary display 12 is performing the navigation notification, the navigation notification will be performed even after the power failure is restored. If the stop operation is enabled before the navigation notification is restored, the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode different from the advantageous operation mode to be notified.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of performing navigation notification for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player on the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 side. Yes, after starting the rotation control of the reel with the start of the game, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted in the state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, while the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the navigation notification is being performed, during the period from the restart of the power supply to the establishment of the predetermined activation condition. , The stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not accepted, the navigation notification is restarted by the game auxiliary display 12, and the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted after the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the stop switch 8L, during the period from the restart of the power supply to the establishment of the activation condition, Since the stop operation by 8C and 8R is not accepted, it is possible to prevent the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from being stopped in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is restarted. In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is being performed, the timing is earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Since the navigation notification is restarted at, the stop switches 8L, 8C are mistakenly used in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without the player knowing that the advantageous operation mode is notified by the navigation notification. , 8R can be prevented from being operated.

In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment displays the number of medals to be paid out in connection with the winning of a small winning combination and the error that has occurred on the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41. It is possible to display an error code indicating the content, and the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed with a navigation number capable of identifying an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player as a display content different from the predetermined content. Therefore, when displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, a new display is made by displaying the navigation number using a display means for displaying a predetermined content. The predetermined contents and the navigation number can be displayed without providing any means.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restarts the power supply after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in the state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is performed. Then, when the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power failure, the reel rotation of the reel that was performing rotation control when the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped after restarting the navigation notification. The control is restarted, and after the power supply is restarted, the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 in the same display mode as when the power supply is stopped, regardless of the reel stop state. Since the advantageous operation mode is notified, it is possible to simplify the control related to the resumption of the control for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the navigation notification.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 applies the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player, but as an advantageous operation mode, a plurality of different operation timings are applied. (For example, the timing of stopping a specific symbol such as "blue 7" or "red 7" at the winning line LN), or the operation mode by combining the operation timing and the operation order. Etc. may be applied.

When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the rotation control of the reels with the start of the game, the main control unit 41 starts the navigation notification for notifying the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player, and then the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Since the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted in this state, the navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the start of the game, which is advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being accidentally operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the operation mode has been notified.

In this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 starts the rotation control of the reel with the start of the game, the main control unit 41 starts the navigation notification for notifying the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player, and then enables the predetermined activation. The configuration is such that the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted when the conditions are satisfied, but the navigation notification may be started after the start of the game until the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. For example, the navigation notification may be started when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, or a predetermined effect may be obtained from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The navigation notification may be started at any timing within the period until the conversion condition is satisfied. Even in such a configuration, after the start of the game, the navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, so that the player is not aware of the advantageous operation mode being notified. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being accidentally operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode.

After the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment invalidates the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R when an abnormality is detected in the rotation state of the reel, and determines again. When the activation condition of is satisfied, the activation control for activating the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed, and after the navigation notification is started, an abnormality is detected in the rotation state of the reel. Even at that time, since the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the navigation notification is continued, the stop switches 8L and 8C are mistakenly used in the operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the advantageous operation mode is notified to the player. , 8R can be prevented from being operated.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit an operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player to the sub control unit 91, whereas the sub control unit 91 has an operation mode. It is possible to execute a navigation effect that can specify an advantageous operation mode based on a command, and when a navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side, a liquid crystal display 51 controlled by the sub control unit 91 side is used. Since it is possible to notify the advantageous operation mode, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the advantageous operation mode is notified.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after the activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is performed, and then the power supply is restarted to perform the main control. When the unit 41 returns to the state before the power failure, the navigation notification is restarted, and a return command that can identify that the main control unit 41 has recovered from the power failure is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and then. , When the rotation control of the reel is started and the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the activation control for activating the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed, so that the activation condition is satisfied. The return command will be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 at an early timing, and the sub control unit 91 will start the navigation effect when the return command is received, so that the power supply to the slot machine 1 can be supplied. When restarted, it is possible to start the navigation effect before the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, and the player mistakenly operates the advantageous operation without knowing that the advantageous operation mode has been notified. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being operated in an operation mode other than the mode.

Next, the navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can transmit various commands to the sub control unit 91 at a predetermined timing, and the commands are transmitted every time an internal lottery is performed, and the lottery result of the internal lottery is transmitted. An identifiable internal winning command, an operation mode command that is transmitted when an internal winning is performed and each reel stop operation is performed, and an operation mode command that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a reel A stop command or the like that is transmitted each time a stop operation is performed and can specify the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be stopped is included. In the game in which the above-mentioned navigation notification is performed, an operation mode command capable of specifying an operation order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, but in a game in which the navigation notification is not performed, it is advantageous. An operation mode command that cannot specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted until the stop order is determined, and an operation mode 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. It is supposed to be done.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment is based on the operation mode command in the game in which it is specified that the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the operation mode command at the start of the game. It is possible to control the navigation effect by notifying the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the specified navigation number by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54. In the control of the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 outputs the navigation effect display described later to control the navigation effect display that notifies the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the speakers 53, 54. It is possible to control the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by outputting the navigation effect sound described later.

In the ROM 91b included in the sub control unit 91, a plurality of types of output patterns for controlling each effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54 in a predetermined output mode are stored in advance. Each output pattern is composed of numbers and symbols, and different unique output pattern numbers are assigned to each output pattern, so that one output pattern can be specified based on the output pattern number.

Further, the ROM 91b stores in advance a plurality of types of effect patterns for performing a set of effects by controlling the output of each effect device based on one or a plurality of output patterns. For each effect pattern, the output pattern number of the output pattern of each effect device used to perform a set effect and the order in which the output pattern is used are defined. Further, each effect pattern is composed of a number and a symbol, and a unique effect pattern number different for each effect pattern is assigned, and one effect pattern can be specified based on the effect pattern number.

Further, in the ROM 91b, a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns for performing the above-mentioned navigation effect by controlling the output of each effect device based on a predetermined effect pattern in a predetermined order and timing are stored in advance. There is. In each navigation effect pattern, the effect pattern number of the effect pattern including the effect mode for prompting the operation of a predetermined stop switch is set in the order corresponding to the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R notified as the navigation effect. At the same time, the timing (start condition) for starting the output control based on each effect pattern is set. In addition, each navigation effect pattern is composed of numbers and symbols, and different unique navigation effect pattern numbers are assigned to each navigation effect pattern, and one navigation effect pattern can be specified based on the navigation effect pattern number. It has become.

Further, a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns are provided according to the type of navigation notification performed on the main control unit 41 side and the type of winning combination in the internal lottery, and are performed on the main control unit 41 side. It is divided into groups 1 to 9 according to the type of navigation notification, that is, the navigation number.

The navigation effect pattern divided into the first group is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (left, middle, right order) of the navigation number "1" notified by the navigation notification, and the navigation is divided into the second group. The effect pattern is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (in the order of left and right) of the navigation number "1" notified by the navigation notification, and the navigation effect pattern divided into the third group is the navigation notification. It is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (middle left and right order) of the notified navigation number "1", and the navigation effect pattern divided into the fourth group is the navigation number "1" notified by the navigation notification. It is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (in the order of middle right and left), and the navigation effect pattern divided into the fifth group is the operation order of the navigation number "1" notified by the navigation notification (in the order of middle right and left). ) Is an effect pattern for notifying, and the navigation effect pattern divided into the sixth group is an effect for notifying the operation order (right, middle, left order) of the navigation number "1" notified by the navigation notification. The navigation effect pattern, which is a pattern and is divided into the 7th group, is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (left first stop) of the navigation number "1" notified by the navigation notification, and is in the 8th group. The divided navigation effect pattern is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (middle first stop) of the navigation number "1" notified by the navigation notification, and the navigation effect pattern divided into the ninth group is the navigation. This is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (first stop on the right) of the navigation number "1" notified by the notification. The sub control unit 91 is notified by the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 by using a navigation effect pattern belonging to a group (groups 1 to 9) corresponding to the navigation number specified based on the operation mode command. It is possible to notify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R using various effect devices.

Further, in each of the navigation effect patterns of the 1st group to the 9th group, an effect mode (for example, a blue color suggesting the winning of the re-game combination) suggesting the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 41 side, a general combination A navigation effect pattern for performing a navigation effect is included in a mode including yellow or purple that suggests the winning of a specific role among them, white that suggests all internal lottery results including so-called outliers, etc.). When performing the navigation effect, the sub control unit 91 selects the navigation effect pattern of the effect mode corresponding to the internal lottery result specified based on the internal winning command and performs the navigation effect. It is possible to suggest the result of the internal lottery together with the operation order of the navigation numbers notified by the navigation notification on the control unit 41 side.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, in the navigation effect pattern of the first group, the navigation mode indicating the operation mode of the navigation number "1" (operation order of left middle right) is indicated by the yellow effect mode. Production pattern 1Y, navigation effect pattern 1B suggesting the operation mode of navigation number "1" in the blue production mode (operation order of left, middle, right), operation mode of navigation number "1" in the purple production mode (left) The navigation effect pattern 1V suggesting the operation mode of the middle right), the navigation effect pattern 1W suggesting the operation mode of the navigation number “1” (the operation order of the left middle right) in the white effect mode, and the like are included.

The navigation effect pattern 1Y is an effect that suggests a stop switch that should perform the first stop operation (first stop operation) while all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated (hereinafter referred to as the first stop navigation). The effect pattern 1YA for performing (may be), the effect suggesting a stop switch to be operated as the next stop operation (second stop operation) of the first stop operation (hereinafter, may be referred to as the second stop navigation). The effect pattern 1YB for performing (.), The effect suggesting a stop switch to be operated as the next stop operation (third stop operation) of the second stop operation (hereinafter, may be referred to as the third stop navigation). An effect pattern 1YC for performing and an effect pattern 1YD for performing an effect when ending the navigation effect are registered.

In the effect pattern 1YA included in the navigation effect pattern 1Y, the output pattern numbers A1 and A2 of the output pattern for controlling the output of the predetermined effect device including the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are the effect patterns described later. In the control of the effect based on the effect, they are registered in the order in which they should be set in the output buffer for controlling the output of each effect device. Further, a start condition for starting the effect based on the effect pattern 1YA, that is, a timing for setting the output pattern set in the effect pattern 1YA in the output buffer of each effect device is registered. Further, after the power failure occurs, the output to be set at the time of recovery from the power failure is set as the start position of the effect control at the time of recovery from the power failure (hereinafter, may be referred to as the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure). The output pattern number of the pattern is registered.

For the effect patterns 1YB to 1YD, as in the effect pattern 1YA, the output pattern number of the output pattern used to control the output of the predetermined effect device as the effect, the order in which the output is controlled by the output pattern, and the said. The start conditions for starting the effect based on the effect pattern and the start position when the power is restored are registered.

The navigation effect patterns 1B, 1V, and 1W also include an effect mode that suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery, and the effect patterns of the first stop navigation to the third stop navigation and the effect of ending the navigation effect. Each effect pattern number of the pattern is defined, and the effect pattern corresponding to each effect pattern number includes an output pattern number of an output pattern for controlling the output of a predetermined effect device as the effect, and the output pattern. The order in which the output is controlled, the start condition for starting the effect based on the effect pattern, and the start position when the power is restored are registered.

In this way, the effect pattern number is set in the navigation effect pattern, and the effect pattern of the effect pattern number is the output number of the output pattern for controlling the output of each effect device, and the output is output by the output pattern. Since the order of control, the start condition for starting the effect based on the effect pattern, and the start position when the power is restored are registered, the output patterns are sequentially selected according to the order registered in the navigation effect pattern. , The output pattern is set in the output buffer for controlling the output of the corresponding effect device, and the output of each effect device is controlled based on the output pattern to perform a series of navigation effects using the effect device. It is possible to control the output of the effect device with a predetermined output pattern and restart the navigation effect when the power is restored from the power failure.

When the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment receives the internal winning command and the operation mode command from the main control unit 41 side, it is specified that the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the command. In other words, when the navigation numbers "1" to "9" are specified based on the operation mode command, the navigation number specified based on the operation mode command and the internal specified based on the internal winning command. Based on the lottery result, one navigation effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns, the navigation effect pattern number of the selected navigation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the control of the navigation effect is started.

In the navigation effect control, the navigation effect pattern corresponding to the navigation effect pattern number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is specified with reference to the ROM 91b, and each time the start condition registered in the navigation effect pattern is satisfied. The effect pattern number registered corresponding to the start condition is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and control of the effect based on the effect pattern is started. Then, when the last start condition registered in the navigation effect pattern is satisfied and the control of the effect based on the effect pattern is started in the corresponding effect pattern, the control of the navigation effect is ended.

In the control of the effect based on the effect pattern, the effect pattern of the effect pattern number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is specified with reference to the ROM 91b, and the output pattern corresponding to the output pattern number registered in the effect pattern is specified. Is set in the output buffer for controlling the output of the corresponding effect device, so that the output of each effect device is controlled by the output pattern specified based on the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment includes a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power by the backup power supply, and the power is cut off based on the output of the power failure detection circuit 98. If it is detected, the data related to the effect being executed, in particular, the navigation effect in-progress flag that can identify whether or not the navigation notification is being performed, and the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number if the navigation effect is being performed. Data including It is possible to refer to the data related to the production that was being performed at the time when

When the sub-control unit 91 recovers from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect when it is specified based on the backup data that the navigation effecting flag is set at the time of the power failure, that is, when the power failure occurs. If this is the case, the navigation effect processing is performed when the power failure is restored, and the control of the navigation effect that was performed when the power failure occurs is resumed.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the navigation effect processing at the time of power failure recovery, first, the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number set in the RAM 91c at the time of power failure are acquired by referring to the backup data (Sa1). The navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number are reset to a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, with reference to the ROM 91b, the start position at the time of power failure recovery registered in the effect pattern specified based on the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number is specified (Sa2). Then, the output pattern number corresponding to the power failure recovery start position is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa3, Sa4). ), Waits until a return command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sa5). In this state, by receiving a return command from the main control unit 41, output control based on the output pattern set in the output buffer for each effect device is started (Sa6). As a result, when the output control of each effect device is subsequently performed by the sub-control unit 91, the ROM 91b is referred to based on the output pattern set in the output buffer, based on the output data specified. The output of each effect device will be controlled.

After starting the output control of each effect device by the step of Sa6, the navigation effect process at the time of recovery from the power failure is terminated, and the RAM 91c is set in the same manner as the control performed before the power failure occurs. By controlling the effect based on the existing navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number, various commands received from the main control unit 41 and the effect according to the progress of the game are performed.

Next, regarding the control of the navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91, the flow of the effect in one game will be described with reference to FIG.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 is the internal winning command when it is specified that the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the internal winning command and the operation mode command at the start of the game. The navigation effect pattern corresponding to the internal lottery result specified based on the above and the navigation number specified based on the operation mode command is selected, and the navigation effect pattern number indicating the navigation effect pattern is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. .. After that, the control of the above-mentioned navigation effect is started, the effect pattern number registered in the navigation effect pattern of the navigation effect pattern number is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the effect control based on the above-mentioned effect pattern is performed. The output of the liquid crystal display 51 is based on the output pattern by sequentially performing the processes to be executed and sequentially setting the output patterns registered in the effect pattern in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Control of the navigation effect display to output the navigation effect display by controlling to a predetermined effect mode, and control of the output of the speakers 53 and 54 to the predetermined effect mode based on the output pattern to output the navigation effect sound. Control the sound. In this way, the sub control unit 91 controls the navigation effect display, controls the navigation effect display, and controls the navigation effect sound, and responds to the internal lottery result and the notification content (navigation number) by the navigation notification. The navigation effect will be performed in an effect mode based on the navigation effect pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11, for example, when the above-mentioned navigation effect pattern 1Y is selected and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, that is, the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is set by the navigation effect. When notifying the operation order of "left, middle, right", first, the effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YA) specified based on the navigation effect pattern 1Y is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and based on the effect pattern 1YA. An output pattern corresponding to the first specified output pattern number (output pattern A1) is set in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. During the period when the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the main control unit 41 controls the navigation notification, so that the game auxiliary display 12 has a navigation number (navigation number "1" in this embodiment). It will be displayed.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the fact that the output pattern A1 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A1 (in this embodiment, the operation). The output is controlled so that the order is left, middle, and right, and the first stop navigation image "123" indicating the reel of the first stop operation appears) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A1, the image in which the first stop navigation image appears is output, which suggests the operation order of the stop switch for the reel whose rotation control is performed on the main control unit 41 side. It will be. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, based on the fact that the output pattern A1 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A1 (in this embodiment, the operation of the left stop switch 8L as the first stop operation). It is controlled so that a "left!" Voice) indicating that the operation should be performed is output. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A1, the output of the navigation effect sound suggests which reel should be stopped next among the reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. become.

After that, when the output control by the output pattern A1 of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is completed, the output pattern corresponding to the next output pattern number (output pattern A2) is set to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Set in each output buffer of.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the fact that the output pattern A2 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A2 (in this embodiment, the operation). The order is left, middle, and right, and the output is controlled so that the first stop navigation image “123”) showing the reel of the first stop operation is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A2, the output of the first stop navigation image suggests the operation order of the stop switch for the reel whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the output is controlled to the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern A2 based on the output pattern A2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A2, no sound suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is output for any of the reels whose rotation is controlled.

In this state, the sub-control unit 91 sets the start condition of the next effect pattern 1YB registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y because the last output pattern included in the effect pattern 1YA is set in the output buffer. It waits until it is established, that is, until the first stop operation is performed on the left reel. Then, when it is specified that the first stop operation has been performed on the left reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition of the effect pattern 1YB is satisfied, the effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YB) is set to the RAM 91c. The output pattern corresponding to the first output pattern number (output pattern B1) specified based on the effect pattern 1YB is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. ..

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the fact that the output pattern B1 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B1 (in this embodiment, the first 1 An effect image in which "1" indicating the reel of the first operation of the stop navigation image disappears and changes to the second stop navigation image "23" indicating the reel of the second stop operation) is displayed in the display area 51a. The output is controlled so that. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B1, an image that changes from the first stop navigation image to the second stop navigation image is output, so that the remaining reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side are stopped. The operation order of the switches will be suggested. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, based on the fact that the output pattern B1 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B1 (in this embodiment, the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is performed as the second stop operation. It is controlled to output a "middle!" Voice indicating that it should be done. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B1, the output of the navigation effect sound suggests which reel should be stopped next among the reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. become.

After that, when the output control by the output pattern B1 of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is completed, the output pattern corresponding to the next output pattern number (output pattern B2) is set to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Set in each output buffer of.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11D, in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the fact that the output pattern B2 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B2 (in this embodiment, the first The output is controlled so that the second stop navigation image “23” showing the reel of the second stop operation) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B2, the output of the second stop navigation image suggests the operation order of the stop switch for the remaining reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. Become. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the output is controlled to the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern B2 based on the output pattern B2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B2, no sound suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is output for any of the reels whose rotation is controlled.

In this state, the sub-control unit 91 sets the start condition of the next effect pattern 1YC registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y because the last output pattern included in the effect pattern 1YB is set in the output buffer. It waits until it is established, that is, until the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel. Then, when it is specified that the second stop operation has been performed on the middle reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition of the effect pattern 1YC is satisfied, the effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YC) is set to the RAM 91c. The output pattern corresponding to the first output pattern number (output pattern C1) specified based on the effect pattern 1YC is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. ..

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the fact that the output pattern C1 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C1 (in this embodiment, the first 2 The effect image in which "2" indicating the reel of the second operation of the stop navigation image disappears and changes to the third stop navigation image "3" indicating the reel of the third stop operation) is displayed in the display area 51a. The output is controlled so that. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C1, an image that changes from the second stop navigation image to the third stop navigation image is output, so that the remaining reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side are stopped. The operation order of the switches will be suggested. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, based on the fact that the output pattern C1 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C1 (in this embodiment, the right stop switch 8R is operated as the third stop operation). It is controlled to output a "right!" Voice indicating that it should be done. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C1, the output of the navigation effect sound suggests which reel should be stopped next among the reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. become.

After that, when the output control by the output pattern B1 of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is completed, the output pattern corresponding to the next output pattern number (output pattern C2) is set to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Set in each output buffer of.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11F, in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the fact that the output pattern C2 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C2 (in this embodiment, the first The output is controlled so that the third stop navigation image "3" showing the reel of the 3 stop operation) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C2, the output of the third stop navigation image suggests the operation order of the stop switch for the remaining reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. Become. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the output is controlled to the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern C2 based on the output pattern C2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C2, no sound suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is output for any of the reels whose rotation is controlled.

In this state, the sub control unit 91 sets all the output patterns included in the effect pattern 1YC in the output buffer until the start condition of the next effect pattern 1YD registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y is satisfied. That is, it waits until the third stop operation is performed on the right reel. Then, when it is specified that the third stop operation has been performed on the right reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition of the effect pattern 1YD is satisfied, the effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YD) is set to the RAM 91c. The output pattern corresponding to the first output pattern number (output pattern D1) specified based on the effect pattern 1YD is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. ..

As a result, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the fact that the output pattern D1 is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern D1 (in this embodiment, the first 3 The output is controlled so that "3" indicating the reel of the third operation of the stop navigation image disappears and the effect of ending the navigation effect is displayed in the display area 51a. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the output is controlled to the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern D1 based on the output pattern D1 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern D1, the speakers 53 and 54 related to the navigation effect are not output.

Then, the sub-control unit 91 sets the output pattern in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the last effect pattern 1YD registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y, that is, the navigation effect pattern 1Y. By performing the control of the series of navigation effects to the end based on the above, the control of the navigation effects is terminated. When the navigation effect is performed based on the navigation effect pattern as described above, the stop command indicates that the reel stop operation is performed in an operation order other than the operation order notified by the navigation effect. When specified based on the navigation effect pattern, the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern van number set in the RAM 91c are erased, and the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are initialized. The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the above is interrupted, and the control of the navigation effect is terminated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11H, the sub-control unit 91 is a winning determination command capable of specifying whether or not a prize has been won and the type of winning combination from the main control unit 41 side after finishing the control of the navigation effect. A prize notification effect that notifies a prize specified based on the prize determination command by receiving , A character image of "8 GET!") Is displayed, and a winning notification sound (for example, a voice of "8 GET!") Suggesting that medals are to be paid out is output.

As described above, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a series of navigation effects based on the internal lottery result on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect pattern according to the navigation notification, and the navigation effect pattern. By sequentially setting the output patterns specified based on the effect patterns registered in the above in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 can be controlled. It is supposed to do.

Next, FIG. 12 and FIG. 12 show the flow of the navigation effect when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted during the navigation effect to recover from the power failure. This will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control unit 91 starts the game, starts the control of the navigation effect, and then stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 during the navigation effect, and the power interruption detection circuit 98. When a power failure is detected, the navigation effect pattern, the effect pattern, and the like set in the RAM 91c are stored as backup data. Then, when recovering from the power failure, in the above-mentioned navigation effect processing at the time of power failure recovery, the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern specified based on the backup data are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and then registered in the effect pattern. When the return command is received from the main control unit 41, the output pattern of the power failure recovery start position is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 to control the navigation effect. resume. As described above, by setting an output pattern in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 when the return command is received, rotation control is performed when a power failure occurs on the main control unit 41 side. It is possible to start the output of the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 by the time the rotation control is started for the reel in which the above is performed and the stop operation is enabled for the reel. ..

As shown in FIG. 12A, for example, the navigation effect is performed based on the above-mentioned navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the operation of the stop switch for the first stop is performed, the stop switch for the second stop is operated. In the state of waiting until the operation is performed, that is, in the state of performing the second stop navigation based on the effect pattern 1YB, when a power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 Sets the output pattern B2 of the start position at the time of power failure recovery registered in the effect pattern 1YB in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and restarts the navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the sub-control unit 91 sets the output pattern B2 in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the navigation effect pattern when the sub-control unit 91 recovers from the power failure. After that, when a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, at a timing earlier than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled on the main control unit 41 side, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker The output control of 53 and 54 is started, and in the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B2 is displayed based on the output pattern B2 set in the output buffer (in this embodiment). , The second stop navigation image “23”) showing the reel of the second stop operation is displayed in the display area 51a, and is output at a timing earlier than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled. Control is started. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B2, the second stop navigation image is output, so that the operation order of the stop switch of the reel that was already stopped when the power failure occurs is not displayed, and the power failure occurs. When this is done, the rotation control is performed, and the operation order of the stop switch of the reel whose rotation is controlled is displayed even after the recovery from the power failure. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the output is controlled to the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern B2 based on the output pattern B2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B2, the voice suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is not output for the reel that was already stopped when the power failure occurred and the reel for which the rotation control was performed. Become. As a result, on the sub control unit 91 side, the output control of the navigation effect display is started at a timing earlier than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled on the main control unit 41 side, and the navigation effect is displayed. The second stop navigation will be restarted.

After that, similarly to the flow of the navigation effect in one game described above, in this state, the last output pattern included in the effect pattern 1YB is set in the output buffer, so that it is registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y. It waits until the start condition of the next effect pattern 1YC is satisfied, that is, until the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel.

Then, when it is specified that the second stop operation has been performed on the middle reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition of the effect pattern 1YC is satisfied, the output specified based on the effect pattern 1YC is determined. After the patterns C1 and C2 are sequentially set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 (see, for example, FIG. 12C), when the start condition of the effect pattern 1YD is satisfied, the effect is achieved. By setting the output pattern D1 specified based on the pattern 1YD in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the navigation effect can be controlled based on the navigation effect pattern when a power failure occurs. conduct.

When the power failure is detected, even if the second stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern other than the navigation effect pattern 1Y, the second stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern 1Y. Similar to the case, when recovering from the power failure, the output pattern of the start position at the time of power failure recovery, which is specified based on the effect pattern set when the power failure is detected, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker. It is set in each output buffer of 53 and 54, the control of the navigation effect is restarted from the output pattern of the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure, and after that, the navigation set in the RAM 91c is set as in the case where the power failure is not detected. The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is performed with an output pattern specified based on the effect pattern.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 performs the first stop operation in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, and performs the second stop navigation indicating the stop switch of the reel of the second stop, that is, the game. After the start of, when some reels are stopped and other reels are rotating, a power failure occurs, and then when the power is restored, the navigation effect processing at the time of recovery from the power failure is performed. , The output pattern of the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is restarted. As a result, the liquid crystal display 51 does not control the output of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch for the reel that has already been stopped when the power failure occurs, while the power failure occurs. In addition, the rotation control is performed, and the output control of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is performed for the reel whose rotation control is performed even after recovering from the power failure. Further, when the power is restored, the output pattern of the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of the power failure is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation is performed. By resuming the control of the effect, the speakers 53 and 54 perform rotation control even for the reels that were already stopped when the power failure occurred, and the rotation control is performed even after recovering from the power failure. Even for the reels, the output control of the navigation effect sound that indicates the operation order of the stop switch is not performed.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 is a period from the start of the game in which the navigation effect is performed to the operation of the first stop, and performs the first stop navigation indicating the stop switch of the reel of the first stop. When there is a power failure, that is, when all the reels are rotating after the game is started, and then when the power failure is restored, the power supply is performed when the above-mentioned second stop navigation is performed. Similar to when a power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure, the navigation effect processing is performed at the time of power failure recovery, and the start when the power failure is restored registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of the power failure. The output pattern of the position is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is restarted. As a result, in the liquid crystal display 51, the rotation control is performed when the power failure occurs, and the rotation control is performed even after the power failure is restored, that is, all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The output control of the navigation effect display showing the operation order of the stop switch is performed. Further, when the power is restored, the output pattern of the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of the power failure is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation is performed. By resuming the control of the effect, the speakers 53 and 54 perform rotation control when a power failure occurs, and rotation control is performed even after the power failure is restored, that is, all reels 2L. For 2C and 2R, the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed.

Further, in the game in which the sub-control unit 91 is performing the navigation effect, a power failure occurs in a state where some reels are rotated, and when recovering from the power failure, the liquid crystal display is based on the navigation effect pattern. When an output pattern is set in each output buffer of the display 51 and then a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled on the main control unit 41 side. The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 is started at an earlier timing than the above, and the liquid crystal display is started at an earlier timing than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled on the main control unit 41 side. The output control of the navigation effect display on the display 51 can be started, and the operation order of the stop switch can be notified by the navigation effect display.

As shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the navigation effect is performed based on the above-mentioned navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the operation of the stop switch for the second stop is performed, the stop switch for the third stop is operated. In the state of waiting until the operation is performed, that is, in the state of performing the third stop navigation based on the effect pattern 1YC, when a power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 Sets the output pattern Z of the start position at the time of power failure recovery registered in the effect pattern 1YC in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and restarts the navigation effect.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the liquid crystal display 51 recovers from the power failure, the liquid crystal display 51 has a navigation effect based on the output pattern Z based on the fact that the output pattern Z is set in the output buffer. The output is controlled so that the display (in this embodiment, an image without navigation, which is a mode that does not suggest the operation order of the stop switch for any of the first to third stop reels) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern Z, by outputting an image without navigation, rotation control is performed even for reels that have already stopped when a power failure occurs. , The operation order of the stop switch is not displayed even for the reel whose rotation is controlled even after the recovery from the power failure. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern Z is output-controlled based on the output pattern Z set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern Z, the voice suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is not output for the reel that was already stopped when the power failure occurred and the reel for which the rotation control was performed. Become.

After that, since the output pattern Z is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern van number set in the RAM 91c are erased, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are used for output. Initialize the buffer and end the control of the navigation effect.

When the power failure is detected, even if the third stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern other than the navigation effect pattern 1Y, the third stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern 1Y. As in the case, when the power is restored, the output pattern is set in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the output pattern Z is set in the output buffer. End the control of the navigation effect.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 operates the stop switch for the reels of the first stop and the second stop in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, and when the third stop navigation is performed, that is, the game is played. After the start, when only one reel is rotated and a power failure occurs and then recovers from the power failure, the power is cut off when the above-mentioned first stop navigation and second stop navigation are performed. Is generated, and the navigation effect processing at the time of recovery from the power failure is performed in the same manner as when the power is restored from the power failure, and the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of the power failure. The output pattern of is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is restarted. In the effect pattern for performing the third stop navigation, the output pattern Z is registered as the output pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 as the start position when the power is restored, and the output is output to the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51. By setting the pattern Z, in the liquid crystal display 51, even for the reel that has already been stopped when the power failure occurs, the rotation control is performed when the power failure occurs, and the rotation control is performed from the power failure. For reels whose rotation is controlled even after returning, the output control of non-navigation images that does not suggest the operation order of the stop switch is performed. Further, when the power is restored from the power failure, the output pattern Z is set in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54, so that the reels that have already been stopped when the power failure occurs in the speakers 53 and 54 can also be set. The rotation control is performed, and the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed even for the reel whose rotation control is performed even after recovering from the power failure.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can detect the open state of the front door 1b based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 described above, and when the power is turned on, when one game ends (after the game ends, the next The detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on) (before the game bet number can be set). A door command indicating on (open state) / off (closed state) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the door command and specifies that the front door 1b is in the open state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies that the front door 1b is open. Controls notification. In the control of the door opening notification, an output pattern for outputting a door opening notification sound for notifying that the front door 1b is open is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the speakers 53 and 54 set the output pattern. The door opening notification sound is output for a predetermined period (for example, a period sufficient for the clerk of the store where the slot machine 1 is installed to recognize that the front door 1b is open, for example, 10 seconds). ..

Further, the sub-control unit 91 is a case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted, and when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state based on the door command. Is designed to control the door opening notification when the power supply is restarted, and when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state based on the door command when returning from the power failure. Sets the output pattern of the door opening notification in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and controls so that the door opening notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The same applies when the control of the navigation effect is resumed when the power is restored from the power failure, and when the front door 1b is specified to be in the open state based on the door command, when the power supply is restarted. , The door opening notification is controlled.

A conventional slot machine is provided with a stop switch for stopping each reel corresponding to a plurality of reels, and has a configuration in which the operation order of the stop switch, which is advantageous for the player, is notified by display or voice.

In such a configuration, if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the stop switch operation order that is advantageous to the player is being notified by display or voice, the operation order is resumed when the power supply is resumed. If is not properly notified, there is a risk that the player will be disadvantaged.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated to stop the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, a liquid crystal display 51 whose display mode can be changed, and sound. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped and the power supply was restarted in a situation where the output capable speakers 53 and 54 and at least one reel were rotating, the power supply was rotating before the power supply was stopped. A main control unit 41 capable of performing restart control for resuming the rotation of the reel, and a sub control unit 91 capable of controlling a navigation effect for notifying an operation mode of a stop switch which is advantageous for the player. The sub-control unit 91 controls the navigation effect display to notify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reels by using the liquid crystal display 51 in the control of the navigation effect. It is possible to control the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reels by using the speakers 53, 54.

Further, in the game for controlling the navigation effect, the sub control unit 91 has stopped some reels and the other reels are still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in this situation, the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reels stopped before the power supply is stopped. The navigation effect display is not controlled, and the navigation effect display is controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped, and the power is supplied. The control of the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 also corresponds to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The configuration is such that the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is not controlled.

In such a configuration, some reels are stopped and other reels are stopped in the game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reels is notified by performing the navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the machine is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. Is notified, so that even if the power supply is stopped in such a situation, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player.

On the other hand, the control for notifying the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is also rotating before the power supply is stopped. Since the control for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the existing reel by the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed, the load on the sub control unit 91 when the power supply is restarted can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the control of the navigation effect display for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reels by using the liquid crystal display 51, and the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reels. The sub-control unit 91 controls the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation modes of the 8L, 8C, and 8R using the speakers 53 and 54. The control means for controlling the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound. The control means for controlling the above may be configured by different separate control means.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the reel restart control, and the sub control unit 91 controls the navigation effect, that is, the control means for controlling the navigation effect and the reel restart control. Although the control means is different from the control means to be performed, the control means for restarting the reel and the control means for controlling the navigation effect may be performed by one control means.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is applied as an advantageous operation mode, and the sub control unit 91 is advantageous for the player in controlling the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound. The configuration is such that the operation order is notified as an advantageous operation mode, but as an advantageous operation mode, the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the timing at which a specific symbol is stopped at the winning line LN), the operation order, and the operation A configuration may be used in which a combination of timings is applied to notify these operation modes. For example, in a configuration in which the operation timing is notified by a navigation effect display as an advantageous operation mode, it is advantageous to display an image or the like of a symbol which is an index of an advantageous operation timing on a display means such as a liquid crystal display 51. In the configuration in which the operation timing can be notified and the operation timing is notified by the navigation effect sound as an advantageous operation mode, the order recommended for each timing when the stop operation of each reel is performed by the sound output means such as the speakers 53 and 54. By outputting a sound or the like (for example, "Aka!", Which suggests the symbol of "Red 7") that suggests an advantageous operation timing for the reel on which the stop operation should be performed next, the advantageous operation timing can be determined. It can be notified. Further, in the configuration in which the operation order and the operation timing are notified by the navigation effect display as an advantageous operation mode, the display means such as the liquid crystal display 51 has an image of a symbol which is an index of an advantageous operation order and an advantageous operation timing. Is displayed to notify the advantageous operation timing, and as an advantageous operation mode, in the configuration in which the operation order and the operation timing are notified by the navigation effect sound, each reel is notified from the sound output means such as the speakers 53 and 54. Advantageous operation with voice etc. (for example, "left!", "Middle!", "Right!") Indicates the type of reel to which the next stop operation should be performed according to the advantageous operation order for each timing when the stop operation is performed. By outputting a voice or the like that notifies the timing, it is possible to notify an advantageous operation order and operation timing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 includes a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the operation order of the stop switch in the control of the navigation effect display, thereby operating the stop switch. However, a display means other than the liquid crystal display 51 may be provided to notify the operation mode of the stop switch. For example, as a display means, a panel arranged in the slot machine 1 and a panel of the panel. A lamp such as an LED arranged on the back surface is provided, and the lamp is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switch to notify the operation mode of the stop switch. Even in a configuration in which a lamp such as an LED corresponding to reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided on the front door 1b and the lamp is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switch to notify the operation mode of the stop switch. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 is stopped before the power supply is stopped by the navigation effect process at the time of recovery from the power failure. The control of the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53 and 54 also indicates the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. By setting an output pattern in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 that does not control the navigation effect sound notified by 54, in the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is used. Although the operation mode is not notified, when the power supply is restarted and the navigation effect is restarted, for example, no output pattern related to the navigation effect is set in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54. Power is supplied by controlling and initializing the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54 for which the output pattern related to the navigation effect is once set so that none of the output patterns related to the navigation effect is set. In the navigation effect when the operation mode is restarted, the operation mode of the stop switch may not be notified by the speakers 53 and 54.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply is stopped are used. Based on this, as an output pattern for restarting the navigation effect, the power supply also controls the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54. The output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 is specified by specifying an output pattern in which the navigation effect sound is not controlled so that the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before being stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54. By setting to, in the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the operation mode of the stop switch is not notified by the speakers 53 and 54, but the sub-control unit 91 restarts the power supply. It is equipped with a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect, and when the navigation effect is restarted when the power supply is restarted, it is set when the power supply is stopped. A stop switch corresponding to a reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped as an output pattern for restarting the navigation effect based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern instead of the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern. The control of the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the above by the speakers 53 and 54 is also a navigation effect that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped by the speakers 53 and 54. By specifying an output pattern that does not control the sound and setting it in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, in the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is set. A configuration that does not notify may be used.

In the game of controlling the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment sets the stop switch when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the reels are still rotating. At a timing earlier than the operation is enabled, the control of the navigation effect display for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel by the liquid crystal display 51 is started. In such a configuration, when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the operation of the stop switch is enabled and the operation mode of the stop switch is notified, the stop switch is operated. Not only does the game auxiliary display 12 restart the control of the navigation notification that notifies the navigation number earlier than the operation is enabled, but the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch. Since the control of is also resumed, the player mistakenly operates the stop switch in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the navigation notification without knowing that the navigation number is notified by the navigation notification. This can be prevented more reliably.

In the game of performing the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still fluctuating. In addition, in the control of the navigation effect display and the control of the navigation effect sound, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in the situation where some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating. As a common control, the navigation effect processing is performed when the power is restored. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in the situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating in the game of performing the navigation effect. In this case, the same control as in the case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating is sufficient. It is possible to reduce the program capacity for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch when the power supply is restarted.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration including an openable front door 1b provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1 and a door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b, and is a sub control unit. 91 controls the door opening notification to output the door opening notification sound by the speakers 53 and 54 when the detection result of the door opening detection switch 25 is the detection result corresponding to the front door 1b being in the open state. In the control of the door opening notification, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating in the game in which the navigation effect is performed. Then, when the power supply is restarted and the detection result of the door open detection switch 25 is the detection result corresponding to the open state of the front door 1b, the door open notification sound is output by the speakers 53 and 54. Is. In such a configuration, even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is restarted, the front door 1b is in the open state. Can be recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the navigation effect that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the navigation effect. When the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect processing can be performed when the power supply is restored, and the control of the navigation effect can be restarted. When one reel is stopped and the other two reels are still rotating, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and after the power supply is restarted, the operation mode notified by the navigation effect etc. is supported. When the stop switch corresponding to the reel to be operated is operated, in the control of the navigation effect, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels is notified by the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect display is controlled. The configuration is such that the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels by the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled. In such a configuration, when the stop switch is operated in the operation mode notified by the navigation effect or the like after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the liquid crystal display is similar to the case where the power supply is not stopped. Since the operation mode of the stop switch is notified by both the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the load on the sub-control unit 91 at the time of restarting the power supply is reduced, and then the operation mode of the stop switch is displayed by the navigation effect. It can be notified as usual.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect processing when the power is restored when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the navigation effect is being performed. It is possible to resume the control of the navigation effect, and in the game in which the navigation effect is being performed, the slot machine 1 is connected to the situation where one reel is stopped and the other two reels are still rotating. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect control controls the navigation effect display to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels by the liquid crystal display 51. , The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation effect sound is controlled. However, after the power supply is restarted, the operation notified by the navigation effect or the like is performed. When the stop switch corresponding to the reel corresponding to the mode is operated, in the control of the navigation effect, the control of the navigation effect display for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels by the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels by the speakers 53 and 54 may not be controlled. In such a configuration, when the stop switch is operated in the operation mode notified by the navigation effect after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the operation mode of the stop switch is continuously operated by the speakers 53 and 54. Since the notification control is not performed, the load on the sub control unit 91 when the power supply is restarted can be reduced.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the navigation effect that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the navigation effect. When the power supply is resumed, it is possible to restart the control of the navigation effect by performing the navigation effect processing when the power is restored, and the navigation effect is performed based on the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. In the game in which the navigation effect is performed, the control of the navigation effect is performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where only one reel is rotating. By setting an effect pattern in which the navigation effect is not performed to a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the LCD display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped. Neither the display control nor the control of the navigation effect display for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped by the liquid crystal display 51 is performed, and the power supply is stopped. The control of the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the previously stopped reel by the speakers 53 and 54 is also the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The configuration is such that the navigation effect sound for notifying the mode by the speakers 53 and 54 is not controlled. In such a configuration, in a game in which a navigation effect is performed, when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where only one reel is fluctuating, there is only one operation mode of the stop switch. However, in such a situation, the operation mode of the stop switch is not notified by the liquid crystal display 51 or the speakers 53 and 54, so that the load on the sub control unit 91 when the power supply is restarted can be reduced.

In this embodiment, in the game in which the sub-control unit 91 is performing the navigation effect, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where only one reel is rotating. Is configured to control so that the navigation effect is not performed by setting the effect pattern that does not perform the navigation effect in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, but the power to the slot machine 1 is supplied in the situation where only one reel is rotating. Even if the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating. As in the case, the navigation effect display for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the liquid crystal display 51 is not controlled, and before the power supply is stopped. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating is controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the operation mode of the stop switch, and the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is stopped before the power supply is stopped. The control of the navigation effect sound is also controlled by the speakers 53 and 54 to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped. It may be configured not to do.

Although the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment of the present invention, and even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention, the present invention will be used. Needless to say, it is included.

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

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

The second embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the slot machine of this embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, different points will be mainly described here.

In the first embodiment, a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns and effect patterns for performing a navigation effect are stored in the ROM 91b of the sub control unit 91, and each effect pattern is used for each effect device that controls output by the navigation effect. A plurality of output patterns are registered in a predetermined order, and the sub-control unit 91 sets the navigation effect pattern and the output pattern specified based on the effect pattern in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. By doing so, it is possible to perform a series of navigation effects by controlling the outputs of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 to a predetermined effect mode based on the output pattern. Further, the sub-control unit 91 has a backup area capable of holding the stored contents even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and when the power is restored from the power failure, the power is supplied. It is possible to specify the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern used for controlling the navigation effect when a disconnection occurs, and to restart the control of the navigation effect. Then, when controlling the navigation effect in the normal time when the power failure does not occur, the plurality of output patterns registered in one effect pattern are sequentially displayed on the liquid crystal display from the first output pattern in the registered order. The output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled by setting the output buffers of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is restarted when the power is restored from the power failure, it is registered as the start position when the power is restored from among the plurality of output patterns registered in the effect pattern when the power failure occurs. It is an output pattern, and is set in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 in order from the output pattern in the middle of the effect pattern to control the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. be.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, one output pattern is registered in one effect pattern, and one output registered in the effect pattern as a start position at the time of recovery from power failure. The sub-control unit 91 has a configuration in which a pattern is set, and when the navigation effect is restarted at the time of recovery from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 starts at the time of recovery from the power failure registered in the effect pattern when the power failure occurs. The output pattern of the position, that is, the first output pattern of the effect pattern is sequentially set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 to control the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Is.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, the navigation effect pattern 1Y'included in the navigation effect pattern of the first group includes an effect pattern 1YA'for performing the first stop navigation and a second stop navigation. An effect pattern 1YB'for performing, an effect pattern 1YC' for performing the third stop navigation, and an effect pattern 1YD' for performing an effect when ending the navigation effect are registered.

In the effect patterns 1YA'to 1YD' included in the navigation effect pattern 1Y', the output pattern number is registered as one output pattern for controlling the output of each effect device, and the output pattern is registered in the effect pattern 1YA'. The output pattern B12 is registered in A12 and the effect pattern 1YB', the output pattern C12 is registered in the effect pattern 1YC', and the output pattern D12 is registered in the effect pattern 1YD'.

The output pattern A12 is an output pattern in which a series of output controls based on the output patterns A1 and A2 in the above-described first embodiment are performed by one output pattern, and in the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A12, the first stop navigation image is displayed. After the appearing image is output, the output of the first stop navigation image is maintained. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A12, a voice suggesting a reel to perform the next stop operation at the timing when the first stop navigation image appears (“left!” In this embodiment) is output. After that, the sound suggesting the reel to be stopped next is not output.

Further, the output pattern B12 is an output pattern in which a series of output controls based on the output patterns B1 and B2 in the above-described first embodiment are performed by one output pattern, and in the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B12, the first stop navigation is performed. After changing from the image to the second stop navigation image, the output of the second stop navigation image is maintained. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B12, a voice suggesting a reel to perform the next stop operation at the timing when the first stop navigation image changes to the second stop navigation image (in this embodiment, "middle!"). ) Is output, and then the sound suggesting the reel to be stopped next is not output.

Further, the output pattern C12 is an output pattern in which a series of output controls based on the output patterns C1 and C2 in the above-described first embodiment are performed by one output pattern, and in the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C12, the second stop navigation is performed. After changing from the image to the third stop navigation image, the output of the third stop navigation image is maintained. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C12, a voice suggesting a reel to perform the next stop operation at the timing when the second stop navigation image changes to the third stop navigation image (in this embodiment, "right!"). ) Is output, and then the sound suggesting the reel to be stopped next is not output.

Further, the output pattern D12 is the same output pattern as the output pattern D1 in the above-described first embodiment, and in the navigation effect display based on the output pattern D12, the output of the image at which the third stop navigation image is terminated is maintained. .. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern D12, the speakers 53 and 54 related to the navigation effect are not output.

Further, in the effect patterns 1YA'to 1YD', one output pattern included in each effect pattern is set as the start position at the time of power failure recovery, and the output pattern A12 is set as the start position at the time of power failure recovery of the effect pattern 1YA'. , Output pattern B12 as the start position of the effect pattern 1YB'when the power is restored, output pattern C12 as the start position of the effect pattern 1YC'when the power is restored, and output pattern D12 as the start position of the effect pattern 1YD'when the power is restored. It is registered.

In the ROM 91b, a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns (for example, navigation effect pattern 1B, navigation effect pattern 1V, navigation effect pattern 1W, etc.) are divided into groups 1 to 9 as in the above-described first embodiment. In the effect pattern registered in each navigation effect pattern, one output pattern is registered for one effect pattern as in the navigation effect pattern 1Y', and it is used as a start position when the power is restored. One output pattern registered in the effect pattern is set.

As described above, in the effect pattern of the present embodiment, one output pattern is registered for one effect pattern, and the one output pattern is set as a start position at the time of recovery from power failure. As a result, when returning from the power failure, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the same navigation effect processing at the time of power failure recovery as in the first embodiment, and is based on the effect pattern when the power failure occurs. When the control of the navigation effect is restarted, the first output pattern registered in the effect pattern is sequentially set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker are set. The outputs of 53 and 54 will be controlled.

As shown in FIG. 15A, for example, the navigation effect is performed based on the above-mentioned navigation effect pattern 1Y', and after the first stop stop switch is operated, the second stop stop switch is performed. When a power failure occurs in a state of waiting until the operation of, that is, in a state of performing the second stop navigation based on the output pattern B12 specified by the effect pattern 1YB', the power is restored from the power failure. When this is done, the sub-control unit 91 sets the output pattern B12 of the start position at the time of recovery from power failure registered in the effect pattern 1YB'in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Resume navigation production.

As shown in FIG. 15B, when the sub-control unit 91 recovers from the power failure, the sub-control unit 91 sets an output pattern in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the navigation effect pattern. After that, when a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, at a timing earlier than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled on the main control unit 41 side, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker 53 , 54 is designed to start the output control, and the liquid crystal display 51 outputs a navigation effect display based on the setting of the output pattern B12 in the output buffer, and the first stop navigation is displayed in the display area 51a. After the image that changes from the image to the second stop navigation image is displayed, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an earlier timing than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is enabled so that the display of the second stop navigation image is maintained. , The output control of the navigation effect display is started. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B12, the second stop navigation image is output, so that the operation order of the stop switch of the reel that was already stopped when the power failure occurs is not displayed, and the power failure occurs. When this is done, the rotation control is performed, and the operation order of the stop switch of the reel whose rotation is controlled is displayed even after the recovery from the power failure. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the navigation effect sound is output based on the output pattern B12 being set in the output buffer, and the navigation effect display changes from the first stop navigation image to the second stop navigation image at the timing. , Next, at a timing earlier than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled so that a sound suggesting the reel to be stopped (“medium!” In this embodiment) is output. , The output control of the navigation effect sound is started. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B12, a voice suggesting the reel to be stopped next (in this embodiment, "middle!") Is output, so that the rotation is controlled even after returning from the power failure. The operation order of the stop switch of the reel will be displayed. As a result, on the sub control unit 91 side, the navigation effect display and the output control of the navigation effect sound are started at a timing earlier than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled on the main control unit 41 side. , The second stop navigation of the navigation effect will be restarted.

After that, in this state, the stop switch of the second stop is operated and the start condition of the effect pattern 1YC'is satisfied, so that the effect pattern 1YC' is set in the RAM 91c and the effect pattern 1YC'is set to the effect pattern 1YC'. Since the registered output pattern C12 is set in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the third stop navigation is performed.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 performs the first stop operation in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, and performs the second stop navigation indicating the stop switch of the reel of the second stop, that is, the game. After the start of, when some reels are stopped and other reels are rotating, a power failure occurs, and then when the power is restored, the navigation effect processing at the time of recovery from the power failure is performed. , The output pattern of the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is restarted. As a result, the liquid crystal display 51 does not control the output of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch for the reel that has already been stopped when the power failure occurs, while the power failure occurs. In addition, the rotation control is performed, and the output control of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is performed for the reel whose rotation control is performed even after recovering from the power failure. Further, when the power is restored, the output pattern of the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of the power failure is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation is performed. By resuming the control of the effect, the speakers 53 and 54 do not control the output of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch for the reels that were already stopped when the power failure occurred. Rotation control is performed when a power failure occurs, and the output control of the navigation effect sound that indicates the operation order of the stop switch is now performed for the reel that is rotated even after recovering from the power failure. ing.

Further, in the game in which the sub-control unit 91 is performing the navigation effect, a power failure occurs in a state where some of the speakers are rotated, and when recovering from the power failure, the liquid crystal display is based on the navigation effect pattern. When an output pattern is set in each output buffer of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and then a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, on the main control unit 41 side, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is started at a timing earlier than the operation is enabled, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective on the main control unit 41 side. The output control of the navigation effect display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the output control of the navigation effect sound on the speakers 53 and 54 are started at a timing earlier than that, and the stop switch is operated by the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound. The order can be notified.

In the above-mentioned control of the navigation effect, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls to output the navigation effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54 in the game of performing the navigation effect, and is configured to output the navigation effect sound at the time of recovery from the power failure. In the navigation effect control, the output pattern for outputting the navigation effect sound is set in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when the navigation effect is being performed. When the power supply is restarted and the front door 1b is specified to be in the open state based on the door command, when the power supply is restarted, the control of the navigation effect and the door The opening notification will be controlled.

In the case of controlling the navigation effect and controlling the door opening notification when the power supply is restarted, the sub control unit 91 first starts controlling the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted. After setting the output pattern of the navigation effect in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 by performing the navigation effect processing when the power is restored, the door opening notification is controlled to output the speakers 53 and 54. Set the output pattern of the door open notification in the buffer.

As a result, in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54, the output pattern of the navigation effect is overwritten by the output pattern of the door opening notification, and thereafter, only the door opening notification sound is controlled to be output. The door opening notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 with priority over the navigation notification sound.

In the game for controlling the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has stopped some reels and the other reels are still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in this situation, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped is described by the liquid crystal display 51. The navigation effect display is not controlled, and the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped is controlled by the liquid crystal display 51. The navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply was stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 was not controlled, and the reel was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The configuration is such that the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled.

In such a configuration, some reels are stopped and other reels are stopped in the game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reels is notified by performing the navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the machine is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. Is notified, so that even if the power supply is stopped in such a situation, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player.

On the other hand, since the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 do not control the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped, the power supply is restarted. , The load on the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply is stopped are used. Based on this, as an output pattern for resuming the navigation effect, the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is not controlled, and the electric power is not controlled. The output pattern for controlling the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the supply was stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is specified, and the output pattern of the speakers 53 and 54 is used. By setting it in the buffer, in the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the speakers 53 and 54 of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped are not notified. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, but the sub control unit 91 is configured when the power supply is restarted. It is equipped with a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect, and when the navigation effect is restarted when the power supply is restarted, the navigation set when the power supply is stopped is provided. By setting the restart navigation effect pattern and the output pattern based on the restart effect pattern in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54 instead of the effect pattern and the effect pattern, the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted can be performed. , The stop corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped without notifying the speakers 53 and 54 of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped. The operation mode of the switch may be notified by the speakers 53 and 54.

Further, for example, a movable body (so-called accessory or the like) for effect that is a member controlled by the sub control unit 91 and capable of performing the effect is provided, and the movable body is operated when returning from the power failure. In a configuration capable of performing operation confirmation control for performing operation confirmation, the sub-control unit 91 performs operation confirmation control of the movable body when resuming control of the navigation effect when returning from the power failure. By limiting this and resuming the control of the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent the navigation effect sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 from overlapping with the operating sound of the movable body due to the navigation effect. , It is possible to make the player or the like surely recognize the notification of the operation mode of the stop switch by the navigation effect sound. Further, in such a configuration, for example, when the game when recovering from the power failure or all the games within the period during AT restarted by the recovery from the power failure are completed, the navigation effect sound and the movable body By configuring the operation confirmation control at a timing that does not overlap with the operation sound, it is possible to confirm the operation of the movable body after recovering from the power failure.

Further, for example, in a configuration capable of performing return sound output control in which the speaker 53, 54 outputs a power failure recovery notification sound for notifying that the power has been recovered from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 When the control of the navigation effect is restarted at the time of recovery from the power failure, the return sound output control is restricted and the control of the navigation effect is restarted by the navigation effect. Preventing the navigation effect sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 from overlapping with the power failure recovery notification sound, and ensuring that the player or the like recognizes the notification of the stop switch operation mode by the navigation effect sound. Can be done. In addition, when returning from the power failure, the control of the navigation effect is restarted and the return sound output control is performed, so that the speakers 53 and 54 output the navigation effect sound at a louder volume than the power failure return notification sound. By controlling to, the navigation effect sound may be output with priority over the power failure recovery notification sound. Even with such a configuration, the player or the like can be surely notified of the operation mode of the stop switch by the navigation effect sound. Can be recognized. Further, in the configuration in which the control of the navigation effect is restarted and the return sound output control is performed when returning from the power failure, for example, the game when returning from the power failure or the period during AT restarted by returning from the power failure. By configuring the recovery sound output control at the timing when the navigation effect sound and the power failure recovery notification sound do not overlap, such as when all the games in the game are finished, after recovery from the power failure, the power is recovered from the power failure. It is possible to notify the fact.

In the game of controlling the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment sets the stop switch when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the reel is still rotating. Control of the navigation effect display that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel by the liquid crystal display 51 at a timing earlier than the operation is enabled, and operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. The configuration is such that the control of the navigation effect sound for notifying the mode by the speakers 53 and 54 is started. In such a configuration, when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in the state where the operation of the stop switch is enabled and the operation mode of the stop switch is notified, the stop switch is operated. Not only does the game auxiliary display 12 restart the control of the navigation notification that notifies the navigation number earlier than the operation is enabled, but the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch. And the control of the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 are also resumed, so that the player mistakenly knows that the navigation number is being notified by the navigation notification. It is possible to more reliably prevent the stop switch from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the notification.

In the game of performing the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still fluctuating. In addition, in the control of the navigation effect display and the control of the navigation effect sound, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in the situation where some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating. As a common control, the navigation effect processing is performed when the power is restored. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in the situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating in the game of performing the navigation effect. In this case, the same control as in the case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating is sufficient. It is possible to reduce the program capacity for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch when the power supply is restarted.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration including an openable front door 1b provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1 and a door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b, and is a sub control unit. 91 controls the door opening notification to output the door opening notification sound by the speakers 53 and 54 when the detection result of the door opening detection switch 25 is the detection result corresponding to the front door 1b being in the open state. In the control of the door opening notification, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating in the game in which the navigation effect is performed. Then, when the power supply is restarted and the detection result of the door open detection switch 25 is the detection result corresponding to the open state of the front door 1b, the door open notification sound is navigated by the speakers 53 and 54. It is a configuration that gives priority to output. In such a configuration, even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is restarted, the front door 1b is in the open state. It can be recognized by the door opening notification sound.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 while the navigation effect is being performed, and when the power supply is restarted, the front door 1b is based on the door command. When it is specified that is in the open state, the door open notification sound is output by overwriting the output pattern of the navigation effect sound in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54 with the output pattern of the door open notification sound. , The navigation notification sound is not output, but the volume of the door opening notification sound is raised above the volume of the navigation notification sound so that the player etc. can easily recognize the door opening notification sound rather than the navigation notification sound. By controlling or the like, the door opening notification sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 in preference to the navigation notification sound.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the liquid crystal display 51. The liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped, while the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped. The speaker 53, 54 does not notify the operation mode of the corresponding stop switch, but the speaker 53, 54 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. However, in the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 at least sets the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped to the speaker 53. The configuration may be such that the notification is performed by 54, and the notification is not performed by the speakers 53 and 54 of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the stopped reel before the power supply is stopped, and before the power supply is stopped. While the speakers 53 and 54 notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel, the power supply is also stopped for the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is also notified by the liquid crystal display 51, and the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, while the power supply is stopped. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped and the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped may not be notified by the liquid crystal display 51. ..

The speaker 53, 54 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped, and corresponds to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped. While the speakers 53 and 54 do not notify the operation mode of the stop switch, and the speakers 53 and 54 notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped and the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. As a configuration to be performed, for example, the sub-control unit 91 includes a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, and the navigation effect is performed when the power supply is restarted. When restarting, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker are replaced with the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern that were set when the power supply was stopped, and the output pattern based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern. In addition to the configuration in which the output control of 53 and 54 is performed, as the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern, the navigation effect display on the liquid crystal display 51 is the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 41 side. By using a pattern for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch in the effect mode for resumption that does not include the suggestive effect mode, the liquid crystal is displayed regardless of the type of the navigation effect pattern used when the power supply is stopped. In the control of the navigation effect display that is notified by the display 51, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern can be used as a common pattern in each group of the first group to the ninth group, and the navigation effect display can be used. It is possible to reduce the data capacity of the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern.

Further, as the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern, the navigation effect display on the liquid crystal display 51 is a pattern that notifies all the operation modes of the stop switches in the effect mode based on one output pattern. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted before the first stop operation is performed. Even when the supply is restarted, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted after the first stop operation is performed and before the second stop operation is performed. However, in the control of the navigation effect display that is notified by the liquid crystal display 51, the control of the navigation effect can be restarted by using the common restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern, and the control of the navigation effect can be resumed. It is possible to reduce the data capacity of the navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern.

Further, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped is notified. While the speakers 53 and 54 do not notify the operation mode of the corresponding stop switch, and the speakers 53 and 54 notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped and the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped is controlled by the liquid crystal display 51. In the configuration in which the notification is not performed, the control for notifying the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply is stopped by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54, and before the power supply is stopped. Since the liquid crystal display 51 does not control the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that has been rotated, the load on the sub control unit 91 when the power supply is restarted can be reduced.

Although the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Example 1 has the same effect as that described in Example 1. Further, the modified example exemplified for Example 1 can also be applied to Example 2.

Example 3 of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the slot machine of this embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, different points will be mainly described here.

In the first embodiment, a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns and effect patterns for performing a navigation effect are stored in the ROM 91b of the sub control unit 91, and each effect pattern is used for each effect device that controls output by the navigation effect. A plurality of output patterns are registered in a predetermined order, and the sub-control unit 91 sets the navigation effect pattern and the output pattern specified based on the effect pattern in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. By doing so, it is possible to perform a series of navigation effects by controlling the outputs of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 to a predetermined effect mode based on the output pattern. Further, the sub-control unit 91 has a backup area capable of holding the stored contents even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and when the power is restored from the power failure, the power is supplied. It is possible to specify the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern used for controlling the navigation effect when a disconnection occurs, and to restart the control of the navigation effect. Then, when controlling the navigation effect in the normal time when the power failure does not occur, the plurality of output patterns registered in one effect pattern are sequentially displayed on the liquid crystal display from the first output pattern in the registered order. The output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled by setting the output buffers of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is restarted when the power is restored from the power failure, it is registered as the start position when the power is restored from among the plurality of output patterns registered in the effect pattern when the power failure occurs. It is an output pattern, and is set in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 in order from the output pattern in the middle of the effect pattern to control the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. be.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns and effect patterns for performing the navigation effect are stored in the ROM 91b, and the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern include the navigation effect. A restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in the present situation are included.

The restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern are specific of the effect modes (for example, blue color suggesting the winning of the re-game combination) and the general combination, which suggest the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 41 side. It is a production mode for resumption that does not include yellow or purple that suggests winning a role, so-called white that suggests all internal lottery results including outliers), and the stop switch according to each group of the 1st to 9th groups. It is an operation mode, and is a pattern for notifying the operation mode for all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R regardless of whether the reel is stopped or rotated.

Further, the restart navigation effect patterns are included in the navigation effect patterns of the first group to the ninth group, respectively, and the restart effect pattern is registered in each restart navigation effect pattern, and the restart effect pattern is included in each restart effect pattern. Is registered as an output pattern for controlling the output of the effect device corresponding to the effect mode for resumption.

When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect, and the navigation effect used in the control of the navigation effect that was performed before the power failure occurred. Based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern included in the groups 1 to 9 corresponding to the pattern, the output patterns of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are specified and each output buffer is specified. By setting to, the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled to the effect mode for restarting, and the stop switch that was notified by the navigation effect that was performed when the power supply was stopped. It is a configuration that notifies the operation mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, for example, the navigation effect pattern of the first group includes the navigation effect pattern 1R as the navigation effect pattern for restarting. In the navigation effect pattern 1R, an effect pattern 1RA for performing the first stop to the third stop navigation and an effect pattern 1RD for performing an effect when ending the navigation effect are registered in the navigation effect pattern 1R. ..

An output pattern number is registered as one output pattern for controlling the output of each effect device in the effect patterns 1RA and 1RD included in the navigation effect pattern 1R, and the output pattern RA1 and the effect are registered in the effect pattern 1RA. The output pattern D1 is registered in the pattern 1RD.

The output pattern RA1 is an output pattern that controls the output so as to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the navigation effect pattern of the first group. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern RA1, the stop order of left, middle, and right. An image showing is output. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern RA1, a voice or the like (for example, "left!") Notifying the operation mode of the stop switch is not output.

Further, in the effect pattern 1RA, the output pattern RA1 is registered as the start position at the time of power failure recovery, and it is set that the return command is received and the stop command of the first stop or the second stop is received as the start condition. In the effect pattern 1RD, the output pattern Z is registered as the start position at the time of recovery from the power failure, and it is set that the stop command for the third stop is received as the start condition.

When the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment recovers from the power failure, it is specified that the navigation effecting flag is set at the time of the power failure based on the backup data, that is, when the power failure occurs. If the navigation effect is being performed, the navigation effect process is performed when the power failure is restored, and the control of the navigation effect that was performed when the power failure occurs is resumed. In the navigation effect processing at the time of power failure recovery, the groups of the first group to the ninth group to which the navigation effect pattern set at the time of power failure belongs are specified based on the backup data, and the navigation effect pattern for restarting the group and the navigation effect pattern for restarting the group are specified. The restart effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, the process of executing the control of the effect based on the above-mentioned effect pattern is sequentially performed as in the case where the power failure does not occur. Therefore, instead of the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern used when the power failure occurs, the navigation effect is performed in the effect mode based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern.

As shown in FIG. 17A, for example, the navigation effect is performed based on the above-mentioned navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the operation of the stop switch for the first stop is performed, the stop switch for the second stop is operated. In the state of waiting until the operation is performed, that is, in the state of performing the second stop navigation based on the effect pattern 1YB and the output pattern B1, when the power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure, The sub-control unit 91 sets the restart navigation effect pattern belonging to the first group in which the effect pattern 1YB is registered and the restart effect pattern registered in the restart navigation effect pattern in predetermined areas of the RAM 91c, respectively. , The output pattern RA1 of the start position at the time of power failure recovery set in the restart effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation effect is restarted.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 17B, the liquid crystal display 51 has a navigation effect based on the output pattern RA1 based on the fact that the output pattern RA1 is set in the output buffer when the liquid crystal display 51 recovers from the power failure. The output is controlled so that the display (in this embodiment, all navigation images “123” suggesting the operation mode of the stop switch for all reels) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern RA1, all navigation images are output, so that the operation order of the stop switch of the reel that was already stopped when the power failure occurred, and the rotation control when the power failure occurred. Is performed, and the operation order of the stop switch of the reel whose rotation is controlled even after the recovery from the power failure is displayed together. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the output is controlled to the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern RA1 based on the fact that the output pattern RA1 is set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern RA1, no sound suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is output for the reels that were already stopped when the power failure occurred and for the reels for which rotation control was performed. Become.

After that, the navigation effect is performed based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, the stop switch for the second stop is operated, and the stop command is received. , The output pattern RA1 is set again in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the output of all the navigation screens is maintained as the navigation effect display on the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect on the speakers 53 and 54. The state where no sound is output is maintained.

Then, by operating the stop switch of the third stop and receiving the stop command, the output pattern Z is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the liquid crystal is controlled by the navigation effect. The output control of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is terminated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17D, when the control of the navigation effect is started and the navigation effect sound is not output when the power is restored from the power failure, and a prize is generated in the game. , While the control to display the prize notification display is performed, the control to output the prize notification sound is not performed.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 performs the first stop operation in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, and performs the second stop navigation indicating the stop switch of the reel of the second stop, that is, the game. After the start of, when some reels are stopped and other reels are rotating, a power failure occurs, and then when the power is restored, the navigation effect processing at the time of recovery from the power failure is performed. , Instead of the effect pattern of the navigation effect that was performed at the time of power failure, the output pattern of the restart navigation effect pattern and the output pattern of the start position at the time of power failure recovery, which is specified based on the restart effect pattern, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker 53. , 54 are set in each output buffer, and the control of the navigation effect is restarted. As a result, in the liquid crystal display 51, the rotation of the reel that has already been stopped when the power failure occurs is controlled when the power failure occurs, and the rotation control is performed even after the reel recovers from the power failure. The output of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is also controlled for the reel on which the operation is performed. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the rotation of the reel that has already been stopped when the power failure occurs is also controlled to rotate when the power failure occurs, and the rotation control is performed even after the reel recovers from the power failure. As for the reels to be performed, the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed.

Further, when a power failure occurs in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, and then the sub control unit 91 recovers from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect processing at the time of recovery from the power failure, and the navigation performed at the time of the power failure. Instead of the effect pattern of the effect, the output pattern of the restart navigation effect pattern and the output pattern of the start position at the time of power failure recovery specified based on the restart effect pattern are set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Then, the control of the navigation effect is restarted. Therefore, in the resumed navigation effect effect mode, the effect mode suggesting the lottery result of the internal lottery included in the navigation effect pattern used when the power failure occurs. It is designed not to be taken over.

In the restart navigation effect pattern and the output pattern registered in the restart effect pattern, the effect mode suggesting the lottery result of the internal lottery included in the navigation effect pattern used when the power failure occurs is not inherited. By setting, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern are common within each group of the 1st group to the 9th group regardless of the type of the navigation effect pattern used when the power failure occurs. It can be used as a pattern of, and the data capacity of the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern used in the control of the navigation effect when restarting from the power failure are the normal navigation used in the control of the navigation effect before the power failure occurs. The effect pattern and the effect mode depending on the effect pattern are different, and when restarting from the power failure, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern are used in the control of the navigation effect, so that the effect is performed before the power failure occurs. The navigation effect is resumed without taking over the effect mode of the navigation effect. However, as the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern, an internal lottery is performed in response to the normal navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern. It is equipped with a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern (for example, a pattern in which the color of the image differs depending on the lottery result) including an effect mode suggesting the lottery result. Select the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern including the same effect mode as the navigation effect pattern and the effect mode based on the effect pattern that were performed before the operation, and use the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern as the restart effect pattern. By restarting the navigation effect based on the above, at least a part of the effect mode of the navigation effect that was performed before the power failure may be inherited in the restarted navigation effect.

For example, if the navigation effect that was performed before the power failure occurred, the yellow effect mode suggests the stop order of the stop switch and the winning of a specific role, the yellow effect mode is restarted. By restarting the navigation effect based on the navigation effect pattern for use and the effect pattern for restarting, the yellow effect mode that suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery will be inherited, and the navigation that was performed before the power failure occurred. When the effect suggests the stop order of the stop switch and the winning of a specific role in the blue effect mode, the navigation effect is based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern in the blue effect mode. By restarting, the blue production mode that suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery will be inherited.

In the game for controlling the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has stopped some reels and the other reels are still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in this situation, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped is described by the liquid crystal display 51. The navigation effect display is controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped, and the power supply is performed. The control of the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 also corresponds to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The configuration is such that the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is not controlled.

In such a configuration, some reels are stopped and other reels are stopped in the game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reels is notified by performing the navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the reel is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to any reel is also notified. Even if the power supply is stopped, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player.

On the other hand, regarding the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped, and the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. Since the speakers 53 and 54 do not control the notification, the load on the sub control unit 91 when the power supply is restarted can be reduced.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 is stopped before the power supply is stopped by the navigation effect process when the power is restored. In the control of the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53 and 54, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is the speaker 53. By setting an output pattern in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 that does not control the navigation effect sound notified by 54, in the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is used. Although the operation mode is not notified, when the power supply is restarted and the navigation effect is restarted, for example, no output pattern related to the navigation effect is set in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54. Power is supplied by controlling and initializing the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54 for which the output pattern related to the navigation effect is once set so that none of the output patterns related to the navigation effect is set. In the navigation effect when the operation mode is restarted, the operation mode of the stop switch may not be notified by the speakers 53 and 54.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 includes a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, and the navigation is performed when the power supply is restarted. When resuming the production, an output pattern for resuming the navigation effect based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern instead of the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply was stopped. As a result, the control of the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply was stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 was also rotating before the power supply was stopped. The power supply is restarted by specifying an output pattern that does not control the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53 and 54 and setting it in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54. In the navigation effect when the power supply is performed, the operation mode of the stop switch is not notified by the speakers 53 and 54, but the sub control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted. Is a stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped as an output pattern for restarting the navigation effect based on the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern that were set when the power supply was stopped. The control of the navigation effect sound that notifies the operation mode of the above by the speakers 53 and 54 is also a navigation effect that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped by the speakers 53 and 54. By specifying an output pattern that does not control the sound and setting it in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, in the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is set. A configuration that does not notify may be used.

In the game of performing the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still fluctuating. In addition, in the control of the navigation effect display and the control of the navigation effect sound, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in the situation where some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating. As a common control, the navigation effect processing is performed when the power is restored. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in the situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating in the game of performing the navigation effect. In this case, the same control as in the case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where some reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating is sufficient. It is possible to reduce the program capacity for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch when the power supply is restarted.

When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the navigation effect process when the power is restored, and the power is cut off. Instead of the effect pattern of the navigation effect that was sometimes performed, the output pattern of the restart navigation effect pattern and the output pattern of the start position at the time of power failure recovery specified based on the restart effect pattern are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54. It is configured to be set in each output buffer to restart the control of the navigation effect, and as the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern, the effect mode suggesting the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 41 side. Since the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern for notifying the operation modes of all the stop switches are provided in the restart effect mode that does not include the power supply to the slot machine 1 in the game in which the navigation effect is performed. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the first stop operation is performed even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted before the first stop operation is performed. Even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted before the second stop operation is performed, the common restart navigation effect pattern and restart effect pattern are used. It can be used to restart the control of the navigation effect, and the data capacity of the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern can be reduced.

Although the third embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the third embodiment, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Example 1 has the same effect as that described in Example 1. Further, the modified example exemplified for Example 1 can also be applied to Example 3.

Example 4 of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the slot machine of this embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, different points will be mainly described here.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as in the case of the third embodiment described above, as the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in the situation where the navigation effect is being performed. At that time, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern for resuming the navigation effect are stored in the ROM 91b.

The restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern are provided as common patterns for all the groups 1 to 9 of the navigation effect pattern, and the restart effect pattern is used for the navigation effect. No output pattern Z is set.

When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 displays the restart navigation effect pattern and the output pattern specified based on the restart effect pattern on the liquid crystal display when the navigation effect is restarted. By setting the output buffers of the 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the outputs of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to the effect mode for restarting, and this is performed when the power supply is stopped. The configuration is such that the operation mode of the stop switch, which was notified by the navigation effect, is notified.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18A, for example, the navigation effect is performed based on the above-mentioned navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the first stop stop switch is operated, the second stop switch is operated. When a power failure occurs in a state of waiting until the stop switch of the stop is operated, that is, in a state of performing the second stop navigation based on the effect pattern 1YB and the output pattern B1, the power is restored from the power failure. When this is done, the sub-control unit 91 sets the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern in predetermined areas of the RAM 91c, respectively, and sets the output pattern Z set in the restart effect pattern to the liquid crystal display 51 and the liquid crystal display 51. It is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation effect is restarted.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 18B, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are navigated based on the fact that the output pattern Z is set in each output buffer when the power is restored from the power failure. It is controlled so that the effect display and the navigation effect sound are not output.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 18 (c) and 18 (d), the navigation effect is performed based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, and the second stop and the third stop are performed. By operating the stop switch of the above and receiving each stop command, the output pattern Z is set again in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the control of the navigation effect display is also the navigation effect sound. The state in which the control of the navigation effect is not performed is maintained, and the control of the navigation effect is terminated by receiving the stop command of the third stop.

As shown in FIGS. 18 (b) to 18 (d), in the game recovered from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 does not control the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound by controlling the navigation effect, but the main By recovering from the power failure as described above, the control unit 41 resumes the control of the navigation notification and resumes the control of displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, so that the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91 can be achieved. Even if it is not performed, the player or the like can recognize the operation mode of the stop switch by the navigation notification.

In this way, when a power failure occurs in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, and then the sub-control unit 91 recovers from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect processing at the time of recovery from the power failure, and is performed at the time of the power failure. Instead of the navigation effect pattern that was used, the output patterns of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are set in the output buffers based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern to control the navigation effect. In the liquid crystal display 51, even for the reel that was already stopped when the power failure occurred, the rotation control was performed when the power failure occurred, and the reel recovered from the power failure. Even for reels whose rotation is controlled later, the output control of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the rotation of the reel that has already been stopped when the power failure occurs is also controlled to rotate when the power failure occurs, and the rotation control is performed even after the reel recovers from the power failure. As for the reels to be performed, the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed. That is, when returning from the power failure, the navigation effect display is not controlled by the navigation effect and the navigation effect sound is not controlled at all, so that the load on the sub control unit 91 when the power supply is restarted can be reduced. ..

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a pattern common to all groups of the first group to the ninth group of the navigation effect patterns as the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted during the navigation effect, the navigation effect pattern used to control the navigation effect when the power supply is stopped. And regardless of the type of effect pattern, a common restart navigation effect pattern and resume effect pattern are set in the RAM 91c, control of the navigation effect is started, and based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern. Since the output patterns of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are set, it is necessary to provide a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern corresponding to the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern used when power failure does not occur. Instead, it is sufficient to provide one common restart navigation effect pattern and restart effect pattern, so that the data capacity of the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern can be reduced.

In the game for controlling the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has stopped some reels and the other reels are still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in this situation, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped is set to the speakers 53, 54. The navigation effect sound is not controlled by the speakers 53 and 54, and the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped is not controlled. be.

In such a configuration, some reels are stopped and other reels are stopped in the game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reels is notified by performing the navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the machine is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. Is notified, so that even if the power supply is stopped in such a situation, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player.

On the other hand, both the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped and the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was rotated before the power supply was stopped are the speakers. Since the control for notifying by 53 and 54 is not performed, the load on the sub control unit 91 when the power supply is restarted can be reduced.

Although the fourth embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the fourth embodiment, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Example 1 has the same effect as that described in Example 1. Further, the modified example exemplified for Example 1 can also be applied to Example 4.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine where the 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 combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result corresponding to a plurality of variable display units, and
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,
Notification means capable of notification and
Display means that can change the display mode,
Sound output means capable of sound output and
With
The game control means is
After the variable display of the variable display unit starts, the derivation operation activation means that can activate the operation of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied, and the derivation operation activation means.
A game-side notification control means capable of performing control to notify operation mode information capable of identifying the operation mode of the derived operation means by the notification means.
When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where at least one variable display unit is fluctuating, the fluctuation resuming means for resuming the fluctuation of the variable display unit that was fluctuating before the power supply was stopped, and
Including
The production control means is
A display notification control means capable of performing control to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to at least the fluctuating variable display unit by the display means.
A sound notification control means capable of controlling at least the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit by the sound output means, and a sound notification control means.
Including
The game-side notification control means is used when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the notification means is performing control to notify the operation mode information. , The control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means is resumed at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled.
The production control means is
In a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit during fluctuation is notified, when the derivation operation means is operated by the notified operation mode and the display result is derived to the variable display unit, the variable The first image prompting the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the display unit is switched to the second image prompting the operation of the derivation operation means to be operated next, and the voice prompting the operation of the derivation operation means to be operated next is output. The first effect to be output is executed, and after the first effect is executed, the second image is displayed, and the second effect that does not output the sound prompting the operation of the derivation operation means is executed.
In a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the fluctuating variable display unit is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and the power is generated in a situation where the other variable display units are still fluctuating. When the supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the second effect is performed after the first effect is executed regardless of whether the first effect or the second effect is performed before the power supply is stopped. run, the slot machine.

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