JP6967186B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine.

Slot machines have been widely known as one of the gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, when a player inserts a specified number of game media such as medals and game balls, the start switch operation becomes effective, and when the player operates the start switch in this state, a winning combination lottery is performed. , Multiple reels with multiple symbols drawn on each start to rotate. When the rotation speed of the reels reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each reel becomes effective, and when the player operates the stop switch (stop operation), the operated stop switch is activated. Stop control of the corresponding reel is performed.

That is, when any combination is won in the combination lottery, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are aligned on the effective line within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. .. On the other hand, if the result of the winning combination lottery is lost, kicking control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to some winning combination are not aligned on the effective line. Then, when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line, that combination has won a prize, and the player is given a privilege according to the winning combination. NS. This privilege includes the above-mentioned game medium, enabling the game without throwing in the game medium only for the next game (re-game), and from the next game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. There is a so-called bonus game that puts the player in an advantageous state.

Further, for example, when the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is internally elected to a specific combination in the main control unit, the sub control unit is in the AT state for a predetermined number of games, and in the AT state, the sub control unit is in the AT state. Is notified of the predetermined push order when a small winning combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "pushing order winning combination") that does not win unless the stop switch is operated in the predetermined pushing order is internally won. As a result, in the AT state, the push order combination can be won by operating the stop switch according to the notified push order, but in the AT state, the predetermined push order is not notified, so the push order combination is won. In some cases, it cannot be done (so-called omission). In this way, by controlling whether or not to notify the predetermined push order, a state advantageous to the player (AT state) and a state not advantageous to the player (non-AT state) are created.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-178190

As a conventional slot machine , a machine having a bonus gaming state is known.

However, there is no description about the test signal regarding the bonus gaming state. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a process for outputting a correct test signal regarding a bonus gaming state.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention
Equipped with main control means
The main control means includes a predetermined storage means and
The predetermined storage means has a first storage area that can store the winning information regarding the first type, and a second storage area that can store the winning information regarding the second type.
The main control means can execute a determination process for determining that the minimum game time has elapsed.
The main control means is
Control to start a special gaming state based on satisfying the start condition of the special gaming state,
In the special game state, it is possible to operate the special accessory,
When the end condition of the special game state is not satisfied, the operation of the special character is terminated when the end condition of the special character is satisfied, the standby process for a predetermined period is executed, and then the special character is activated again. Can be started,
The main control means can execute interrupt processing a plurality of times in the predetermined period in which the special accessory is not operating in the special gaming state.
The main control means outputs a test signal indicating that the special gaming state is in the special gaming state and the special bonus is not operating in the interrupt processing executed in the predetermined period during which the special bonus is not operating in the special gaming state. Makes it possible to execute the process for output,
The main control means performs a process for outputting a test signal indicating that the special gaming state is in the special gaming state and the special bonus is not operating in the predetermined period during which the special bonus is not operating in the special gaming state. Can be executed multiple times
After determining that the minimum gaming time has elapsed by the determination process, the main control means has a test signal (specific bit is "1", predetermined bit) based on the winning information regarding the first type stored in the first storage area. Makes it possible to execute a process for outputting "0"), and then a test signal (the specific bit is "0", the predetermined bit) based on the winning information regarding the second type stored in the second storage area. Makes it possible to execute the process for outputting "1") ,
A test based on the number of executions of a process for outputting a test signal based on the winning information regarding the first type stored in the first storage area and the winning information regarding the second type stored in the second storage area. It is characterized in that the number of times of processing for outputting a signal is designed to be the same.

In the present embodiment, the "operation mode" refers to the timing of operating the stop switch and the order of operating the stop switch. As the notification mode of the timing of operating the stop switch, the type of the symbol to be pressed may be notified, or the information that the symbol to be pressed can be recognized (for example, the winning combination). Type) may be notified.

As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute a process for outputting a correct test signal regarding the bonus gaming state.

It is a front view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement of each reel provided in the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional configuration of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pin assignment of the external centralized terminal board for outputting a signal from the slot machine to the outside. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection between the slot machine and a test apparatus, and the content of the exchanged signal. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of the winning combination lottery table which determined the winning probability of each winning combination in the winning combination lottery of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the winning combination in the combination lottery of the slot machine, and the condition device corresponding to each winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the winning combination in the combination lottery of the slot machine, and the condition device corresponding to each winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the winning combination in the combination lottery of the slot machine, and the condition device corresponding to each winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the conditional apparatus and the symbol combination thereof in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the conditional apparatus and the symbol combination thereof in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the conditional apparatus and the symbol combination thereof in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the conditional apparatus and the symbol combination thereof in the slot machine. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the RT state in the winning combination lottery of the slot machine, and the transition condition. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state in the combination lottery of the slot machine, and the transition condition. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the lottery table used in the AT lottery in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the push order notified by the main control means and the sub-control means of the slot machine, and the winning combination corresponding to each push order. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the display mode at the time of notifying the push order by the main control means of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the main command among the commands transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub-control means. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the main command among the commands transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub-control means. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the effect group number transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub control means. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the effect group number transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub control means. It is a timing chart for explaining the transmission timing of the command transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub-control means, and the notification timing of the operation order of the stop switch. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the signal output to the test apparatus from the output port of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a part of the content of the information stored in the memory of the main control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game progress main process which the main control means of the slot machine which concerns on this invention executes in order to control the progress of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game start processing executed in the game progress main processing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state processing executed in the game progress main processing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state processing executed in the game progress main processing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the reel rotation start preparation process executed in the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game end check process executed in the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the BB operation management process executed in the game end check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the RB operation management process executed in the game end check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the 2-byte time waiting process executed in the RB operation management process of FIG. 32. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the interrupt waiting process executed in the 2-byte time waiting process of FIG. 33. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the RT state transition process executed in the game end check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state transition process executed in the game end check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state transition process executed in the game end check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the timer interrupt process executed by the main control means of the slot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the output process such as a test signal executed by the timer interrupt process. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of the test signal output by the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the modification of the reel rotation start preparation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the modification of the output processing such as a test signal shown in FIG. 39. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the sub power-on processing which is executed at the time of power-on in the sub-control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed contents of 1 command processing executed in the processing at the time of the sub power-on. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed contents of the process at the time of a start switch operation which is executed in 1 command process in the process at the time of a sub power-on. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the stop operation reception processing executed at the time of the 1st to 3rd stop operation reception which is executed in 1 command processing in the sub power-on processing.

Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an external front view of a slot machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The housing of the slot machine 10 is composed of a box body for accommodating various devices inside and a front door provided on the front surface portion of the box body so as to be openable and closable. A front panel 20 is provided on the front door, and a display window 21 is formed substantially in the center thereof. Three reels 40L, 40C and 40R rotatably provided are provided inside the slot machine 10, and a pattern printed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel can be visually recognized from the display window 21.

The reels 40L, 40C and 40R are installed so that their rotation axes are aligned on the same horizontal straight line. The shape of each reel is ring-shaped, and a strip-shaped reel tape on which one symbol is printed is attached to each of the 20 evenly divided symbol areas on the outer peripheral surface thereof. Then, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, three consecutive symbols out of the 20 symbols printed on each reel can be visually recognized from the display window 21 along the rotation direction of each reel. ing. That is, 3 [designs] × 3 [reels] = a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 21. Here, among the three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, the position where the uppermost symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as the stop display position) is the upper U and the center. The position where the symbol is stopped and displayed is called the middle row M, and the position where the lowermost symbol is stopped and displayed is called the lower row D.

Further, the display window 21 is defined with one winning line L (also referred to as an effective line) that crosses the lower D of the left reel 40L, the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper U of the right reel 40R. This winning line L is a reference line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of predetermined types of combinations (described later) has been stopped and displayed. That is, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, the stop display position (lower D of the left reel 40L, middle M of the middle reel 40C and upper U of the right reel 40R) through which the winning line L passes is displayed. If the combination of three side-by-side symbols corresponds to any of the roles, that role has won a prize. In the following, when it is simply described that "the symbol combination is stopped and displayed" or "the symbols (or the symbol combinations) are aligned", the symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the winning line L. Means. Further, the lower D of the left reel 40L, the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper U of the right reel 40R are also referred to as "winning stop positions".

In addition to the display window 21, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and indicators for notifying the player of various information regarding the game. Below the display window 21, in order from the left in FIG. 1, a bet number (number of bets) display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c, a credit number display 27, and an acquired number display 28 are provided. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c display the number of medals bet on one game. Here, when one medal is bet, only the bet number indicator lamp 26a is lit, and when two medals are bet, the bet number indicator lamps 26a and 26b are lit, and three medals are bet. And the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c are lit.

The medal bet to play a game on the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium, and the game medium is not limited to the medal, but may be a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), a magnetic card, or a non-contact IC. Information indicating the value recorded on a recording medium such as a card or a coin having a built-in IC chip may be used. In the slot machine 10, when three medals are bet, one game is possible, and the winning line L is regarded as an effective line. The credit number display 27 is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment display, and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, the stored data in the main control means 100 described later can be rewritten. Displays the number of medals (stored in the memory (RWM: read / write memory)). In this embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be credited is 50. The acquired number display 28 comprises a 2-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player according to the result of the game.

An operation panel portion 30 formed substantially horizontally over the entire width of the slot machine 10 and protruding toward the player is provided on the lower side of the front panel 20 described above. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel unit 30. Further, a selector for selecting medals is provided inside the slot machine 10, and when the medal sensor (insertion sensor) provided in the selector detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, a main description will be described later. A medal detection signal is output to the control means 100. Based on the input medal detection signal, the main control means 100 counts the number of inserted medals and detects abnormalities such as fraudulent acts at the time of inserting medals.

Bet switches 34 and 35 for betting a credited medal on the slot machine 10 (in other words, setting the number of bets) are provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30. The 1-bet switch 34 bets only one of the medals credited for each operation as a target for betting on the game. The maximum bet switch 35 bets the maximum number (prescribed number) of medals that can be bet in the current game among the credited medals as the target of the game bet. Here, in the slot machine 10, the specified number of sheets is three. Further, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 with a predetermined number of medals bet, the inserted medal is stored in the credit. If a specified number of medals are bet and a medal is inserted into the medal slot 32 when the number of medals stored in the credit reaches the upper limit (50), the medal will be paid as described later. It is returned to the saucer 61 from the exit 60.

A start switch 36 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel portion 30 so as to be tiltable. The operation of the start switch 36 becomes effective when the player bets a predetermined number of medals on the slot machine 10. However, when the re-game combination described later wins a prize, the number of bets bet on the previous game (the game won by the re-game combination) is automatically bet, and the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c are specified. It lights up for the number of sheets, and the operation of the start switch 36 for performing the next game becomes effective. When a medal is inserted into the medal slot 32 in this state, the medal may be returned to the tray 61 or stored until the upper limit of the credit is reached.

When the player tilts the start switch 36 while the operation of the start switch 36 is enabled, the three reels 40L, 40C and 40R start to rotate. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are, in principle, displayed by scrolling from top to bottom in the display window 21, but during the freeze effect described later, the symbols are displayed. May be displayed variable from bottom to top.

Stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are provided in the front center portion of the operation panel portion 30 corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are so-called self-illuminating push button switches, and have a structure in which the push button portion emits light and the emission color can change. For example, when the operation of the stop switch is disabled (the state where it cannot be accepted), the push button part of the stop switch becomes the red emission color, and when it is enabled (the state where it can be accepted), the blue emission color. It becomes. The stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are games on the condition that the rotation speed of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R reaches a predetermined steady rotation speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, also simply referred to as "constant speed"). The operation of the person becomes effective. While the player's operation on the stop switch is disabled, the stop switch may be turned off instead of being emitted in red.

Further, when the left stop switch 37L is pushed during the game, the reel stop control of the left reel 40L is performed to stop the rotation, and when the middle stop switch 37C is pushed, the middle reel is pushed. When the reel stop control of 40C is performed to stop the rotation and the right stop switch 37R is pushed, the reel stop control of the right reel 40R is performed and the rotation is stopped. In the following, the operation of the first stop switch after all reels start to rotate is referred to as a first stop operation, the second operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last operation is referred to as a third stop operation. When the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, the center position of each of the three symbol areas stopped and displayed on the display window 21 among the 20 symbol areas set on the outer peripheral surface of each reel is in the display window 21. Stops so as to match the center positions of the upper U, middle M, and lower D set in. Here, the position where the center position of the symbol area and the center position of the stop display position coincide with each other is called a fixed position.

A clearing switch 33 is provided on the left side of the operation panel unit 30, and if operated within the medal bet acceptance period, all the bet medals and the credited medals will be refunded, and the credit number display will be displayed. The value displayed in 27 becomes "0". Here, during the medal bet acceptance period, for example, after all reels are stopped (when medals are paid out, after the medal payout is completed), a specified number of medals are bet and the start switch 36 is used. Until the operation becomes effective. When the above-mentioned clearing switch 33 is operated once, the bet medal and all the credited medals are refunded. For example, there are bet medals and credit bet medals. When the clearing switch 33 is operated, only the medals that have been bet are refunded, and if the clearing switch 33 is operated again in this state (the state where the medals are not bet), the credit is given. You may pay out all the medals. In addition, if the clearing switch 33 is operated when the re-game combination wins a prize in a certain game and the re-game is to be performed in the next game, only the credited medals are refunded and the re-game is executed as it is. It should be possible.

Below the operation panel unit 30, a lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and a character adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged. A medal payout exit 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided in the lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, if the combination of the three symbols stopped and displayed along the winning line L corresponds to the winning combination, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is credited. Among the medals stored in the hopper of the medal payout device, which is stored in the medal payout device or the medal payout device installed inside the slot machine 10 is activated (specifically, the hopper motor is driven), a prize is won. The number of medals corresponding to the winning combination will be paid out. If the clearing switch 33 is operated while the medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. Then, the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 60 are stored in the saucer 61. Sound transmission holes 62R and 62L for passing the sound emitted from the speakers 64R and 64L (described later) housed inside the slot machine 10 to the outside are provided on the right side and the left side of the medal payout outlet 60, respectively. There is.

An image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided on the upper part of the front panel 20. The image display device 70 is not limited to the liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize the image information and the character information during the game. The image display device 70 includes a game history, an effect image displayed during the game, an effect image for notifying the result of a winning combination lottery and an operation mode (operation timing or operation order, etc.) of the stop switch, and the original slot machine. It is possible to display an effect image or the like according to the progress of the game (medal bet-> operation of start switch 36-> rotation of reel-> operation of stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R-> stop of rotation of all reels). Above the image display device 70, the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped, and in a predetermined pattern depending on the case where some winning combination is won or the medal is easily paid out by the game. A blinking effect lamp 72 is provided.

[Explanation of symbols and symbol arrangement]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of the symbols printed on the reel tapes attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 2A, 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. For each symbol, one symbol is printed in each symbol area divided into 20 equal parts in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, the types of symbols displayed in each symbol area include the "red 7" symbol and the "white 7" symbol in which the number 7 is represented in red and white, and "BAR". "Bar" design with the letters "", "Bell" design with a yellow bell motif, "Replay A" design with a light blue plum motif, and "Replay B" with a purple plum motif. There are a design, a "watermelon A" design and a "watermelon B" design with a green watermelon motif, a "cherry" design with a red cherry motif, and a "blank" design with a large tree motif.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2A, symbol numbers of "0" to "19" are predetermined in each symbol area of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. The symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control means 100. As for the symbol number and the corresponding type code of each reel, the slot machine 10 recognizes the symbol displayed at each stop display position (upper U, middle M, lower D) of the display window 21, and performs reel stop control described later. Referenced when doing. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 2A shows a state in which the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and unfolded, and each reel tape is attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. In that case, the symbols with the symbol numbers "0" and "1" are continuous.

[Explanation of control means]
Next, a control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 is composed of a main control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game and a sub control means 200 for controlling the production of the game. The main control means 100 controls the progress of the game according to the operation of the player, and the sub-control means 200 is an effect and various information executed in association with the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means 100. Controls the notification of. The transmission of information exchanged between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 is limited to one direction from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and some information is transmitted from the sub control means 200. It is not directly transmitted to the main control means 100.

≪Explanation of main control means≫
<Hardware configuration of main control means and its surroundings>
The main control means 100 includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, a random number generation means (random number circuit), a timer counting means (timer circuit), and an I / O port in one chip. The main control means 100 is also called a main control board, and a circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is configured on one board. Here, the CPU described above includes an accumulator (A register) for performing an operation, a plurality of general-purpose registers (B register, C register, D register, E register, H register and L register), and a flag register. ing. Each of these registers is composed of 1 byte (8 bits). Further, among the general-purpose registers, the B and C registers, the D and E registers, and the H and L registers can be used as pairs and used as 16-bit (2-byte) registers. When two general-purpose registers are used as a pair, the two alphabets representing each register are collectively described. For example, when the H register and the L register are used as a pair, they are referred to as HL registers.

Further, the flag register is a flag in which each bit indicates a state related to the calculation result by the CPU, and the flag register of the present embodiment includes a carry flag, a zero flag, and a second zero flag. Here, the carry flag is a flag that becomes "1" when a carry occurs when an operation (addition) is performed and when a carry occurs when an operation (subtraction) is performed. The zero flag is a flag that becomes "1" when the operation result becomes "0". The second zero flag is a flag that becomes "1" when the zero flag becomes "1" and when a predetermined operation (LD instruction) is performed. In FIG. 3, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those shown in FIG. 1, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The random number generation means generates random numbers used when performing various lottery, and the timer counting means generates an interrupt request signal based on the count value of the clock signal for operating the CPU or the like. Further, the I / O port includes an operating means 300, various lamps, a stepping motor 42L, 42C, 42R, a reel rotation position sensor 44L, 44C, 44R, a blocker 45, a hopper motor 46, a payout sensor 47, a door switch 48, and a setting. A signal for each part configuration such as the door switch 49 and the external centralized terminal board 84 is output, and a signal from each part configuration is input. In addition to the lamps shown in FIG. 1, the various lamps include, for example, a setting indicator 81 provided on the main control board described above. The setting display 81 comprises one 7-segment display, and displays setting values (1 to 6) described later.

Here, the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, respectively, and when an index (detected member) provided at a reference position of the corresponding reel is detected, the detection signal is detected. Is output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 can recognize the rotation position of the reel (and thus the symbol displayed on the display window 21) based on the number of steps of the stepping motor that started counting from the position of the index.

The hopper motor 46 is provided in a medal payout device (not shown) provided with a hopper for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and is a drive signal for outputting the stored medals from the main control means 100. According to this, the medal is discharged from the medal payout port 60. The payout sensor 47 detects a medal to be paid out by driving the hopper motor 46, and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in a selector provided inside the slot machine 10 and forms or releases a medal flow path according to an on / off signal from the main control means 100. When the blocker 45 is on, a medal flow path is formed, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are stored in the hopper of the medal payout device. On the other hand, when the blocker 45 is off, the medal flow path is not formed, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are ejected from the medal payout outlet 60. The door switch 48 detects the opening / closing of the front door described above, and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. The setting door switch 49 detects the opening / closing of the setting door covering the setting change key switch 92 and the reset / setting switch 93 for setting the setting value described later, and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. do.

The external centralized terminal board 84 relays various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external device such as an external game information display device or a hall computer to transmit information about the game currently being played by the slot machine 10. Here, as the signal output from the external centralized terminal board 84, a medal insertion signal in which the same number of pulse signals as the number of bets bet (bet) on the game based on the operation of the start switch 36 are output, a prize is won. A medal payout signal that outputs the same number of pulse signals as the number of medals paid out based on the winning combination, an RB signal that is turned on during the BB game described later, and an ON state during the AT game described later. BB signal and RT signal, a security signal that turns on when fraud is detected in the slot machine 10, and a door open signal that turns on when the front door of the slot machine 10 is open. be. The RB signal is turned on for a predetermined time when the AT game first hits (described later).

FIG. 4A shows a pin assignment of a signal output connector (connector for outputting a signal to an external device) included in the external centralized terminal board 84. As shown in this figure, the signals output from each pin of the signal output connector are the medal insertion signal for the 1st pin, the medal payout signal for the 2nd pin, the RB signal for the 3rd pin, and the BB signal for the 4th pin. Pin 5 is an RT signal, pin 7 is a security signal, and pin 8 is a door open signal. One terminal of the relay circuit corresponding to pins 1 to 5, 7 and 8 is connected to the external centralized terminal board 84, and the other terminal of each relay is pin 6 (relay). Common) is connected. As a result, each signal can be output by individually applying a signal voltage to each pin from the external device side and grounding pin 6 on the external device side.

The signal from the main control means 100 to the external centralized terminal board 84 is output from the output port 5 provided on the main control board. The output port 5 is composed of a latch circuit that holds 8-bit data D0 to D7, and the names of the signals output from each bit are, as shown in FIG. 4B, bit D0 is a medal insertion signal and D1. Is a medal payout signal, D2 is an RB signal, D3 is a BB signal, D4 is an RT signal, D6 is a security signal, and D7 is a door open signal. Further, the bit D5 is unused.

Since the RB signal is turned on during the BB game as described above, if there is a data counter that displays the number of times the RB game (described later) has been started based on this signal, the number of times the RB game has started. The number of times the BB game has started will be displayed at the position where. Further, the RB signal and the BB signal are both turned on when the AT game is started, but the RB signal is turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), whereas the BB signal is the AT game. Turns off when is finished. Further, the RT signal outputs the same signal as the BB signal. This is because the AT game is also performed on the 4th pin (BB signal) in consideration of the case where the 5th pin (RT signal) is unused in the external device connected to the external centralized terminal board 84. A signal indicating that is output.

Further, when the BB signal is on (that is, during the AT game), the so-called bonus lamp is turned on by the processing of the main control means 100 to notify that the BB01 has been won, even after the notification. For example, the BB signal may be turned off before the winning of BB01. If the BB signal is turned off before the bonus lamp lights up, the player will be notified of the winning of BB01. This is because it will come off.

On the other hand, when the image display device 70 notifies that the BB01 has been won without providing the bonus lamp, the BB signal is turned off even after the notification or before the BB01 wins the prize. It is desirable not to. This is because the notification by the image display device 70 can be independently controlled by the sub-control means 200, so even if the image display device 70 notifies the winning of the BB01, it is possible that the BB01 is not actually won. This is because sex cannot be excluded.

Further, when the BB signal is turned on by satisfying the start condition of the game state 3 (AT), even if the RT state falls, the BB signal is not turned off until the end condition of the AT game is satisfied. Is desirable. Further, when the power is cut off when both the BB signal and the RB signal are on, it is desirable to turn off each signal and turn it on again when the power is restored. Furthermore, when both the BB signal and the RB signal are on, if the power is cut off, each signal is turned off, and if the set value is changed when the power is restored, the off state is maintained. You may.

Further, although the external centralized terminal board 84 is provided with a relay circuit corresponding to each signal to be output, for example, a photocoupler may be used instead of the relay circuit.

In addition to the various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the operating means 300 includes a power switch 91, a setting change key switch 92, and a reset / setting switch 93 provided inside the slot machine 10. including. The power switch 91 is a switch for turning on / off the electric power supplied to the slot machine 10. The setting change key switch 92 has a keyway and is a switch that is turned on or off by rotating the setting change key inserted in the keyway. The reset / setting switch 93 is a push button type switch that is operated when an error is detected to recover from the error state or to change a setting value described later.

Further, the main control means 100 has a structure capable of transmitting and receiving various signals to and from a test device for testing whether or not the slot machine 10 significantly agitates the gambling spirit of the player. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control means 100 is connected to the test apparatus 500 via an interface board (hereinafter, referred to as “I / F board”) 400. The test device 500 is necessary for the main control means 100 to control the progress of the game, such as signals output from the various switches of the operation means 300 described above and output signals of the reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R. Operation signal is output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 tests the signals output to the various controlled devices (LEDs, stepping motors, hopper motors, etc.) shown in FIG. 3 in response to the operation signals output from the test device 500. It also outputs to the device 500.

Further, the main control means 100 outputs the winning number determined according to the operation signal from the test device 500 and the operating state indicating the type of the game being executed to the test device 500. The winning number and the signal related to the operating state will be described in detail later.

<Functional block of main control means>
Next, the functional block of the main control means 100 will be described. The main control means 100 includes a winning combination determining means 110, a freeze control means 120, a reel control means 130, a state control means 140, a notification game control means 150, a winning determination means 160, an abnormality detection means 170, and the like. It includes a control command transmitting means 180, an external signal transmitting means 190, and a test signal transmitting / receiving means 195. The function of each means described below is realized by executing the control program stored in the ROM by the CPU constituting the main control means 100.

(Explanation of winning combination determination means)
The winning combination determining means 110 determines the winning combination by a lottery (combination lottery) based on a random number (numerical range: 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generating means included in the main control means 100. Here, the winning roles are roughly classified into three types: bonus (BB), re-gaming, and winning, and these winning roles (hereinafter referred to as "BB role", "re-gaming role", and "winning role") are referred to as "BB role". If a prize is won, the player will be given a predetermined privilege. That is, when the re-game combination wins a prize, the game can be played again without inserting a medal only in the next game. Here, a game that can be executed without inserting a medal by winning a prize in the re-game is called a re-game. When the winning combination wins, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

Further, when the BB combination is won, the BB game (hereinafter, also referred to as "special game") in which the RB game advantageous to the player is continuously started from the next game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied is performed. Will be. Here, the termination condition of the BB game is stipulated that the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number is paid out out of the number not exceeding 465, and in the present embodiment, the number of medals is paid out during the BB game. When the number of medals exceeds 456, the end condition of the BB game is satisfied. The RB game is a game in which a winning combination wins with an extremely high probability until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the end condition of the RB game is a predetermined number of winnings out of the number of times not exceeding 8 times, or a predetermined number of games out of the number of games not exceeding 12 games since the start of the RB game. It is stipulated that the number of times is played, and in the present embodiment, the re-game combination or the winning combination wins twice in the RB game, or the game is performed twice after the RB game starts. When any of the above conditions is satisfied, the end condition of the RB game is satisfied. Then, when the end condition of the RB game is satisfied, the RB game is started again from the next game, and the RB game is repeated until the BB game is completed. If the end condition of the BB game is satisfied while the RB game is being performed, the RB game is also ended in the game in which the end condition of the BB game is satisfied, and the next game is normal (not inside). A game is played.

Next, FIG. 6 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of each winning combination are determined. In the lottery table shown in FIG. 6, for each winning combination, the number of random number values to be won (hereinafter referred to as “number of units”) out of the total number of random number values (65536) that can be generated by the random number generation means is calculated. Shows. Therefore, the value obtained by dividing the number associated with each winning combination by 65536 is the winning probability of the winning combination. In the lottery performed by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination is BB01, which is a BB combination, replays-A to I, which are replaying roles, and winning-A1 to I, which are winning combinations.

In addition, six RT states, non-RT and RT1 to RT5, are defined, and the winning probability of the above-mentioned winning combination differs depending on each RT state. Here, non-RT and RT1 to 3 are in a state where the BB role is not won in the combination lottery (inside inside), and RT4 is in a state where the BB role is won but not won (inside inside). , RT5 is playing BB. The RT state is set to shift according to a predetermined transition condition, and the determination of establishment of the transition condition and the transition destination are controlled by the RT state transition means 142 described later.

In addition, regarding the winning combination that is the target of the lottery in each RT state, there is a possibility that the BB winning combination, replay-A, and winning-A to H will be won in the non-RT, and in RT1, the BB winning combination, replaying-A, B1. ~ B5, E, F, Winning-A ~ H may win. In RT2, there is a possibility that the BB role, the replay-A, C1 to C5, E, F, and the winning-A to H will be won. In RT3, there is a possibility that the BB role, the replay-D1 to D3, E, F, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, and the winning-A to H will be won. In RT4, there is a possibility that the BB role, the replay-A, and the winning-A to H will be won. In RT5, the replay-I or the winning-I is always won (winning probability 100%).

Here, in the non-RT and RT1 to RT3, of the 74 positions associated with BB01, 20 is the number to be won together with the prize-F described later, and 30 is the number to be won together with the prize-G described later. It is a number. Therefore, the number of places where BB01 wins independently is 24. Further, of the 596 placements associated with the winning-F, 20 is the number of winnings together with the BB01, so that the number of the winnings-F alone is 572. Further, of the 160 placements associated with the winning-G, 30 is the number of winnings together with the BB01, so that the number of the winnings-G alone is 130.

Each of the above-mentioned winning combinations is given a corresponding winning number, and when any one winning combination is determined by the winning combination, the winning number corresponding to the determined winning combination is the result of the combination lottery of RWM. It is stored in a predetermined storage area. Here, the winning numbers include a winning combination number and a winning / replay winning number, which are given to each winning combination in the lottery table shown in FIG. 6, and the winning number 1 is assigned to BB01. It has been granted. Further, winning / replay winning numbers 1 to 52 are given to the replays-A to I and the winnings-A1 to I. Further, the winning combination number 0 indicates that the BB01 has not been won, and the winning / replay winning number 0 indicates that the result of the winning combination lottery has been lost.

In each RT state, the (synthetic) winning probability of the replaying combination in non-RT, RT1 and RT2 is about 1 / 7.33, and the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT3 is about 1 / 1.53. The winning probability of the replaying combination in RT4 is about 1 / 1.94, and the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT5 is about 1/1024. Inside the non-internal, the probability of winning the re-game role in RT3 rises dramatically compared to other RT states, so it is possible to play the game while suppressing the consumption of medals, and the chance to win the BB role with a small investment. It can be said that it is in an advantageous state for the player because the number of medals increases.

In this embodiment, five more lottery tables having a winning probability different from the winning probability in the lottery table shown in FIG. 6 are provided, and are used for the game by the setting change key 93 and the reset / setting switch 94 described later. A lottery table can be specified. That is, one unique number is assigned to each lottery table in advance from the numbers 1 to 6 (corresponding to the set values 1 to 6), and is set by the setting change key 93 and the reset / setting switch 94. The lottery table corresponding to the set value (1 to 6) is used for the game.

A predetermined condition device is defined for each winning combination shown in FIG. 6, and when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the condition device corresponding to the determined winning combination is activated and activated. The reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations (details will be described later) corresponding to the condition device are aligned on the winning line L (that is, so that the winning combination can win the prize). It should be noted that one conditional device may be associated with one winning combination, or a plurality of conditional devices may be associated with each other. Further, in the following description, the fact that the symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line L is also simply referred to as "the symbol combinations are aligned".

7 to 9 show the relationship between the winning combination and the operating condition device. Here, FIG. 7A shows a condition device that operates when the BB combination is won, and FIGS. 7B to 9 show a condition device that operates when the replay combination and the winning combination are won. .. As shown in FIG. 7A, the condition device that operates when the BB combination is won is BB01, and once the condition device BB01 operates, the operating state is maintained until the BB combination wins a prize. This state is called "inside" or "carrying over the bonus flag".

On the other hand, when the re-game combination or the winning combination is won in the combination lottery, the condition device (see FIGS. 7 (b) to 9) corresponding to the winning combination is activated, but the winning game is determined. When is finished, the activated condition device returns to the non-operated state. Further, for a winning combination to which a plurality of conditional devices are associated, if a symbol combination corresponding to any one of the conditional devices is prepared, the winning combination is won.

Next, the symbol combinations associated with each condition device are shown in FIGS. 10 to 13. FIG. 10 (a) shows the symbol combination associated with the condition device “BB01”, and FIGS. 10 (b) and 11 show the symbol combination associated with the condition devices “re-game 01” to “re-game 13”. Is shown. Further, FIGS. 12 and 13 show symbol combinations associated with the condition devices “winning 01” to “winning 24”. As shown in these figures, one or more symbol combinations are associated with each condition device, and when any one of the associated symbol combinations is aligned, the corresponding winning combination wins a prize. Become.

For example, when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB01 (see FIG. 10 (a)) are prepared, the BB game starts from the next game, and the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the re-games 01 to 13 (FIG. 10 (b) and FIG. (See FIG. 11), the re-game is performed. Further, when the symbol combinations (see FIGS. 12 and 13) corresponding to any of the prizes 01 to 24 are prepared, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, 9 cards are available when the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 01 to 03 and 24 are available, 1 card is available when the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 04 to 08 are available, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 09 to 23 are available. At that time, three medals will be paid out.

In the following, when the symbol combination is expressed in words, the name of the symbol in each reel is described in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the symbols are enclosed in square brackets. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to "1" in the replay 02 shown in FIG. 10B is represented as "white 7-red 7-replay B". Further, FIG. 13 shows a symbol combination of specific symbols 01 to 03 that can be displayed under a specific situation, but these symbol combinations are not compatible with any of the condition devices and are lost symbols. It is one of. These symbol combinations will be described in detail later.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the freeze control means 120 executes a so-called freeze effect in which the progress of the game is delayed after the start switch 36 is operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The execution timing of the freeze effect in the present embodiment is from the time when the start switch 36 is operated until the reel starts to rotate, or from the time when the reel starts to rotate until the operation of the stop switch becomes acceptable. , From the time when the operation of the stop switch becomes acceptable until each stop switch is operated, from the time when the rotation of all reels stops until the time when the next game can be started, etc. be.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a freeze effect, an effect (reel effect) for improving the interest of the game by appropriately rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is also provided, and the freeze control means 120 provides a freeze effect. In addition to deciding whether or not to execute, the type of reel effect to be executed may also be determined. The types of reel effects include, for example, rotating the reel in the direction opposite to the normal rotation, rotating the reel by a predetermined number of symbols to display a specific symbol combination, and stopping a predetermined reel among a plurality of reels. It is conceivable to put it in a state to rotate another reel, change the rotation speed of the reel, or change the operation of the reel according to the operation of the player. Further, as predetermined conditions for executing the freeze by the freeze control means 120, a predetermined result can be obtained by lottery, a game advantageous to the player such as a BB game or an AT game has started, or these. For example, the game has ended.

The freeze period for performing the freeze effect is set after the so-called weight period (the shortest time from the start of rotation of the reel in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reel in the next game, for example 4.1 seconds) has elapsed. Alternatively, the weight period may be included in the setting. If the weight period is included, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect ends during the weight period, and if it ends, the freeze period is set after the weight period has elapsed, or the remaining weight period after the freeze effect ends. An aspect of restarting is mentioned. Alternatively, such a determination process can be omitted by providing a freeze period longer than the weight period in advance.

(Explanation of reel control means)
The reel control means 130 drives and controls the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. That is, when the rotation of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R is started based on the operation of the start lever 36 by the player and the rotation speed of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R reaches the above-mentioned constant speed, the following is constant. Maintain speed. Then, when any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more accurately, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

At this time, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, assuming that the reels having 20 symbols on each reel are stopped from rotating at a constant speed (80 rotations / minute) within 190 milliseconds as in the present embodiment, 80 (rotations). / 60 (seconds) x 0.19 (seconds) x 20 (designs) = Approximately 5.067 The reels may be stopped until the symbols rotate. However, the reel control means 130 does not stop the symbol passing through the stop display position (winning stop position) through which the winning line L passes when the stop switch is operated at the winning stop position.

Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, any one of the symbols located on the upstream side of the symbols passing through the winning stop position to the symbols located on the four upstream sides is awarded. It can be stopped at the stop position. Here, the range of "from the symbol located one upstream side of the symbols passing through the winning stop position when the stop switch is operated to the symbol located four upstream sides" is the "stop control range". Also called.

When any winning number is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the reel so that the symbol combination of the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination stops at the winning line L. (So-called pull-in control is performed). However, if the symbol combination of the winning combinations is not within the stop control range, the reels are stopped so that the winning combination other than the winning combination does not win (so-called kicking control is performed).

Here, in each of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 10 (b) to 13, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replays 01 to 07, 09 and the winning 01 to 06 are the symbol arrangement and stop control range of each reel shown in FIG. Because of the above, it can always be aligned on the winning line L, so there is no omission. On the other hand, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 08 and the winnings 07 to 24 may be missed.

However, even if it is a symbol combination corresponding to winnings 07 to 24, if it is a winning combination in which a plurality of conditional devices are operated, it is possible to arrange a symbol combination corresponding to any of the conditional devices and win the winning combination. Will be. In other words, by operating a plurality of conditional devices that may be missed, the winning combination can be eliminated. For example, when the winning combination-H shown in FIG. 9 is determined to be the winning combination, the condition devices for winning 07 and 08 are activated. At this time, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 07 and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 08 may be missed if the individual symbol combinations are viewed, but if both symbol combinations are taken into consideration, either one of them may be missed. The symbol combinations corresponding to the conditional devices can be aligned with the winning line L (that is, the winning-H can always be won).

Further, the re-games-B1 to D3 (winning numbers 2 to 14) and the re-games-G1 to G3 (winning numbers 17 to 19) shown in FIG. 7 (b), and the re-games-H1 to I (winning numbers 17 to 19) shown in FIG. Winning numbers 20 to 23), winning A1 to C6 (winning numbers 20 to 41), and winning E1 to E6 shown in FIG. 9 (winning numbers 43 to 48) are determined to be winning combinations, the reel control means. The 130 has different symbol combinations for preferentially pulling control according to the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R (hereinafter, also referred to as “pushing order”). For example, assuming that the first condition device and the second condition device are activated when a certain winning combination is determined by lottery, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the forward direction, the first condition device is activated. The pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of No. 1, but when the operation is performed by the reverse push, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device.

In this way, a combination with different symbol combinations that perform pull-in control according to the pressing order of the stop switch is also called a pressing order combination, and roles such as replay-B1 to D3 and regame-G1 to G3 are pressed in order to replay and win a prize. -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6 and E1 to E6 are also referred to as push order bells.

Here, FIGS. 7 (b) to 9 described above show the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination (conditional device) that is the target of the pull-in control according to the pushing order. In these figures, the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are pressed in the order of pressing left → middle → right 1 (forward pressing), left → right → middle pressing order 2 (scissors pressing), middle → left → right. Press order 3 (press forward), middle → right → left press order 4 (reverse middle press), right → left → middle press order 5 (reverse scissors press), right → middle → left press order 6 (reverse press) ). Then, for the conditional device that operates when it is determined to be the winning combination, mark "●", "○" or "◎" for the operating device that is the target of the pull-in control for each push order. There is.

For example, when the re-game-A is determined to be a winning combination, the condition devices of the re-games 01 and 02 are activated, but the re-games 01 correspond to all of the push orders 1 to 6 (that is, regardless of the push order). The symbol combination is the target of the pull-in control. When the re-game-B3 is determined to be the winning combination, the condition devices of the re-games 01, 02, 05 and 11 are activated, but when the stop switch is operated in the push order 1, 2 and 4, the re-game 01 The pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to. Further, when the operation is performed in the push order 3, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 05, and when the operation is performed in the push order 5 or 6, priority is given to the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 02. Pull-in control is performed.

The marks "⊚" or "●" shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicate that the corresponding push order may be notified to the player. Further, the "◎" mark indicates the push order that can be notified by the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200, which will be described later, and the "●" mark indicates the push order that can be notified by the sub control means 200, which will be described later. ing. It should be noted that even if the push order is marked with "●", the main control means 100 may be used for notification.

For example, when the re-game-B1 is determined to be the winning combination, the push order 5 in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 05 is lead-in controlled is notified by the main control means 100. Further, when the re-game-D1 is determined to be the winning combination, either the push order 1 or 2 in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 01 is lead-in controlled is determined by the main control means 100 and notified. NS.

Further, when the re-game-G1 is determined to be the winning combination, the push orders 1 to 4 in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 07 are prepared, or the push orders 5 or 6 in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 02 are prepared are available. , Any push order is determined by the sub-control means 200 and notified. This is because the profit given to the player does not change regardless of which pressing order the stop switch is operated. That is, the re-game combination (re-game 07 or 02) wins the prize regardless of which pressing order the stop switch is operated.

On the other hand, if the profit changes depending on the push order, the push order to be notified by the sub-control means 200 cannot be determined and notified. Here, as a specific example in which the profit changes depending on the pushing order, the condition device corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed differs depending on the pushing order, so that (1) when the number of medals to be paid out is different, (2) transition. There are cases where the previous RT state is different, (3) whether or not the AT lottery is performed is different, and (4) the winning probability of the AT lottery is different.

Here, as will be described in detail later, in the main control means 100, the notification of the push order is performed by displaying the number corresponding to the push order notified to the acquired number display 28 (see FIG. 1), and the sub control means. In the 200, the image display device 70 (see FIG. 1) is notified by displaying an image indicating the push order.

Further, in FIG. 9, for example, when winning-E1 or E2 is determined to be a winning combination, the stop switch is pushed forward (pushing order 1) or scissors pushed (pushing order 2) (that is, the left stop switch 37L). When the first stop operation is performed), the reel control means 130 preferentially pulls in and controls the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the condition devices of the winning 09 to 12. As a result, the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the condition devices of the winning 09 to 12 are surely aligned on the winning line L.

On the other hand, when the stop switch is pushed forward (push order 3) or reverse middle push (push order 4) (that is, the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped), the reel control means 130 wins the prize 13. Condition The pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the device. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 13, that is, if the stop switch is operated when the symbol of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 13 is not within the stop control range, the reel control means. In 130, the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 02 are aligned on the winning line L. In FIG. 9, such reel stop control is represented by describing the number "2" in the "○" mark.

Further, when the stop switch is pushed with reverse scissors (pushing order 5) or reversely pushed (pushing order 6) (that is, the right stop switch 37R is first stopped), the reel control means 130 is a condition of winning 17. Priority is given to pull-in control for the symbol combination corresponding to the device. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 17, the reel control means 130 aligns the symbol combination of the specific symbol 03 on the winning line L. In FIG. 9, such reel stop control is represented by describing the number "3" in the "○" mark.

Similarly, when the winning combination-E3 or E4 is determined to be the winning combination, if the player first stops the middle stop switch 37C, any combination of symbols 13 to 16 will always be on the winning line L. Align. On the other hand, if the player misses the symbol combination of winning 09 (winning-E3 winning) or winning 10 (winning-E4 winning) when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, it is specified. The symbol combinations of symbol 01 are aligned on the winning line L. In FIG. 9, such reel stop control is represented by describing the number "1" in the "◯" mark. If the symbol combination of winning 19 (winning-E3 winning) or winning 20 (winning-E4 winning) is missed when the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the symbol combination of the specific symbol 03 is missed. Are aligned on the winning line L.

Further, if the player first stops the right stop switch 37R when the winning combination-E5 or E6 is determined, any symbol combination of the winning 17 to 20 is surely aligned with the winning line L. .. On the other hand, if the player misses the symbol combination of winning 11 (winning-E5 winning) or winning 12 (winning-E6 winning) when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, it is specified. The symbol combinations of symbol 01 are aligned on the winning line L. If the symbol combination of winning 15 (winning-E5 winning) or winning 16 (winning-E6 winning) is missed when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the symbol combination of the specific symbol 02 is missed. Are aligned on the winning line L.

Further, when the winning combination-F is determined as the winning combination in FIG. 9, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 22 regardless of the pushing order. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 22, the symbol combination corresponding to the other activated conditional device (winning 07,08,21) cannot be arranged on the winning line L, and the winning- F may be missed. Similarly, when the winning combination-G is determined as the winning combination, the attraction control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 21 regardless of the pushing order. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 21, the symbol combination corresponding to the other activated conditional device (winning 07,08,22,23) cannot be aligned on the winning line L. Winning-G may be missed.

Further, when the winning combination-I is determined as the winning combination in FIG. 9, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 24 regardless of the pushing order. Then, when the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 24, the reel control means 10 aligns the symbol combination corresponding to another operating conditional device (for example, winning 01) with the winning line L. And make sure to win the prize-I.

(Explanation of state control means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the state control means 140 has an RT state control means 142 and a game state control means 144. The RT state control means 142 controls the transition of the RT state described above, and as shown in the state transition diagram of FIG. 14, in the non-RT which is the initial state, the specific symbols 01 to 03 shown in FIG. 13 When any of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line L, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT1.

In RT1, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 05 are prepared, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT2. In RT2, the RT state is shifted to RT3 when the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 06 are prepared, but when any of the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 are prepared, or the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 03 or 04 are prepared. If all of them are complete, the RT state is shifted to RT1. In RT3, when any of the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 or the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 03 or 04 are prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT1.

Further, in the inside, that is, in any of the non-RT and RT1 to 3 RT states, the winning combination determination means 110 determines the BB01 as the winning combination, and when the symbol combinations corresponding to the BB01 are not prepared, the RT state is changed to RT4. Move to. Further, when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB01 are prepared in non-RT and RT1 to RT1, the RT state is shifted to RT5. Then, when the end condition of the BB game is satisfied in RT5, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to the non-RT. Here, the end condition of the BB game is satisfied when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, as described above.

In this embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is not prepared in the game in which BB01 is determined to be the winning combination, the non-RT and RT1 to 3 are shifted to RT4, but the present invention is not limited to this. When a specific combination (for example, BB01) is determined to be a winning combination, the non-RT and RT1 to 3 may be transferred to RT4. Further, in RT2 or RT3, when the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 was displayed, the control was made to shift to RT1, but the symbol combination of either one (for example, the re-game 03) was displayed. When the game shifts to RT1 and the symbol combination of the other (for example, replay 04) is displayed, the current RT state may be maintained. As a result, in RT2, for example, when the replay-C1 is won, there are cases where the game shifts to RT1 depending on the push order, cases where RT2 is maintained, and cases where the game shifts to RT3.

Further, in the following, the transition from non-RT to RT1, the transition from RT1 to RT2, and the transition from RT2 to RT3 are also referred to as "promotion (RT state)". Further, the transition from RT2 to RT1 and the transition from RT3 to RT1 are also referred to as "(RT state) falls". In addition, the fact that the RT state does not shift is also referred to as "maintaining (RT state)".

Further, the role related to the transition of the RT state is also referred to as the RT transition role in the following. Here, the role related to the transition of the RT state is related to the winning-E1 to E6 (specific symbols 01 to 03 which are spilled eyes) in the case of the transition diagram of the RT state shown in FIG. Therefore, the replay-B1 to B5, C1 to C5, and D1 to D3 serve as RT transition roles.

The RT transition role may be a single bonus role. That is, the RT state may be changed when a specific symbol combination is displayed when the single bonus combination is won or when the single bonus combination is missed. Here, the single bonus combination is a combination in which when the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the winning probability of the winning combination in the combination lottery increases only in the next game.

The game state control means 144 controls the transition between the game states 0 to 7 based on the results of the winning combination lottery and the AT lottery described later. Each game state is to perform different control regarding a notification game (also referred to as "AT game") in which when a re-game combination or a winning combination is won, a push order in which a game result advantageous to the player is obtained is notified. It has become. In the transition diagram of the gaming state shown in FIG. 15, the gaming state is "0" (gaming state 0) in the initial state, and in the gaming state 0 (normal time), a predetermined winning combination is determined by the combination lottery. Then, an AT lottery for deciding whether or not to start the AT game is performed. Here, the predetermined winning combination corresponds to, for example, five types of replay-E, F and winning-F, G, H. When these five types of winning combinations are determined, the AT lottery may be performed without fail, or the AT lottery may be performed with a certain probability. Further, the probability of performing the AT lottery may differ depending on the type of the determined winning combination.

The AT lottery described above is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a mode 0 having a low probability of winning in an AT lottery and a mode 1 having a high probability of winning are defined. Then, a lottery is performed to determine any one of modes 0 to 2 in each mode. Here, when the mode 0 is set, the next AT lottery is performed based on the probability in the mode 0, and when the mode 1 is set, the next AT lottery is performed based on the probability in the mode 1. If the mode 2 is set, the AT will be won. Here, when the AT is won, one right to start the AT game (AT stock) is generated and added to the number of AT stocks that have already been generated.

In the AT lottery in mode 0, the probability of being set to mode 0 is 85%, the probability of being set to mode 1 is 10%, and the probability of being set to mode 2 is 5%. Further, in the AT lottery in mode 1, the probability of being set to mode 0 is 30%, the probability of being set to mode 1 is 20%, and the probability of being set to mode 2 is 50%. It should be noted that the AT lottery is not a lottery that determines any one of modes 0 to 2, but the AT stock is obtained under a certain probability or under the probability according to the winning combination that triggers the above-mentioned AT lottery. It may be a lottery to decide whether or not to generate it.

If the AT lottery is won in the game state 0 (that is, when the mode 2 is set), the game state 1 (precursor) is entered. At this time, the number of games staying in the game state 1 (precursor game number) is determined by lottery, and when the determined precursor game number is exhausted in the game state 1, the game state 2 (AT preparation) is entered. On the other hand, if BB01 is determined to be the winning combination in the game state 0, the game state 4 (BB preparation) is entered, and if the BB01 wins in the game state 4, the game state 5 (BB) is entered. Then, when the BB game is completed, the game state 5 shifts to the game state 0 or 2. Here, if the number of AT stocks is 0 at the end of the BB game, the game state is changed to 0, and if the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, the game state is changed to 2.

In the game state 2, when any of the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is determined to be the winning combination (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "winning"), the number of medals to be paid out is 9. The push order (see FIG. 8) in which the winning combination of the cards (one of the winning combinations 01, 02, 03, hereinafter also referred to as “9-card combination”) is awarded is notified. In addition to this, the push order for shifting from the current RT state to RT3 is notified, and when shifting to RT3, the game state 3 (AT) is shifted. More precisely, in the game state 2, if the RT state after all reels are stopped is RT3, the game state 2 is changed to 3. That is, the condition for shifting to the gaming state 3 is not "shifting from RT2 to RT3" but "being RT3 after all reels are stopped in the gaming state 2".

Here, for example, when the transition condition from the game state 2 to 3 is set to "shift from RT2 to RT3", and when the transition from the game state 1 to 2 is already RT3, the game is played. The transition from RT2 to RT3 in state 2 can no longer occur. Therefore, in this case, in the game state 2, it is necessary to once fall from RT3 to RT1 and then shift from RT1 to RT2 to RT3. It will increase. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the condition for shifting to the gaming state 3 is "RT3 is set after all reels are stopped in the gaming state 2", so that, for example, when shifting from the gaming state 1 to 2. Even if it is already RT3, it is possible to shift to the game state 3 in the next game.

Here, the push order notified in the game state 2 is determined by the current RT state and the determined winning combination. For example, when the current RT state is non-RT, the push order is not notified. However, when the winning A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 are won, the push order in which the 9-card combination wins may be notified. As a result, when the winning combination-E1 to E6 is determined as the winning combination, there is a high possibility that the winning combination will be missed and one of the specific symbols 01 to 03 will be displayed. As a result, when any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the RT state shifts from non-RT to RT1.

In addition, when winning-E1 to E6 are determined as winning combinations in non-RT, the push order (see FIG. 9) in which any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 can be displayed may be notified. For example, when the winning-E1 is determined to be the winning combination, the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R may notify the pressing order (any of the pressing orders 3 to 6) in which the first stop operation is performed.

Further, when the re-games-B1 to B5 are determined to be the winning combination at the time of RT1, the push order in which the re-game 05 wins is notified. Then, when the replay 05 wins a prize, the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2. Further, when the re-games-C1 to C5 are determined to be the winning combination at the time of RT2, the push order in which the re-game 06 wins is notified. Then, when the re-game 06 wins, the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3, so that the game state shifts from 2 (AT preparation) to 3 (AT).

In this way, the slot machine 10 does not start the AT game immediately even if the number of precursory games is exhausted, but provides the game state 2 and is most advantageous to the player (that is, the winning probability of the re-game combination is high). The AT game is started after shifting to RT3 (which rises). Further, since the game state 2 is a state in which the AT lottery is won, in order to increase the profit given to the player as compared with the non-winning state (game state 0) of the AT lottery, the prizes -A1 to A6 and B1 When any of ~ B6 and C1 to C6 is determined to be the winning combination, the push order in which the 9-card combination in which the most medals are paid out wins is notified. In addition, when winning-E1 to E6 are won, the push order in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed is also notified (except when the current RT state is non-RT).

However, in the game state 2, when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R in a push order different from the notified push order, the state shifts to the game state 3 even if the RT state is not RT3. .. As described above, while staying in the game state 2, the push order in which the 9-card combination wins is notified. Therefore, for example, when the RT state is RT2, the push order in which the re-game 06 wins (this push order is). This is because if the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from that of (notified), it becomes possible to intentionally continue to stay in the game state 2.

That is, in the game state 2, the push order in which the 9-card combination is won is continuously notified, so that the number of medals is difficult to decrease, and by staying in the game state 2, there is a possibility of winning the BB01 without consuming many medals. It will increase. In addition to this, in the present embodiment, if the BB01 is won in the game state 2, the game state shifts from 6 to 7, and the winning probability of the AT lottery increases. Therefore, the BB01 is won in the game state 2. Will be given more benefits to the player. Therefore, in order to avoid a state advantageous to the player due to the operation of the stop switch by the player, when the player operates in a push order different from the notified push order, the game state shifts from 2 to 3. I try to let you.

When the game state 3 is entered, the AT game is started. In the AT game, as in the game state 2, when any one of the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, the push order in which the 9-card combination wins is notified. Further, in order to prevent the RT state from falling from RT3 to RT1, when any of the replay-C1 to C5 and D1 to D3 is won, the push order in which the symbol combination of the replay 03 or 04 is not displayed is notified. Then, when any of the winning-E1 to E6 is won, the push order (see FIG. 9) in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed is notified. However, when the current RT state is non-RT, it is not necessary to notify the pressing order in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed.

In the game state 3, when 50 AT games are played, the AT game ends, and the game state 3 shifts to the game state 0 or 1. Here, if the number of AT stocks is 0, the game state is changed to 0, and if the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, the game state is changed to 1. Furthermore, if BB01 is won in the role lottery when the game states 1 to 3, the game state 6 (preparation for additional specialization) is entered, and when BB01 wins in the game state 6, game state 7 (additional specialization). Move to. Then, when the BB game is completed, the game state 7 shifts to the game state 2.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to notify the pushing order according to the gaming state. As a result, the main control means 100 can determine the instruction number and display the instruction number only by referring to the current gaming state, and the sub control means 200 can also refer to the game state received by the sub control means 200. You can create a navigation effect in the order of pressing. However, instead of associating whether or not to notify the push order with the game state, for example, a push order flag indicating whether or not to notify the instruction number (that is, the push order) is provided, and the push order flag is turned on (push order). The push order may be notified according to the status (notification possible) / off (push order notification not possible).

By notifying the instruction number according to the value of the push order flag in this way, it is possible to provide a state in which the instruction number can be notified and a state in which the instruction number cannot be notified even in the same gaming state. For example, even in the game state 0 (normal time) in which the instruction number cannot be notified, the push order guessing game described later can be played. Further, in the transition diagram of the gaming state shown in FIG. 15, the gaming state 2 and the gaming state 3 are set as different gaming states, but an AT flag indicating whether or not the current AT game is being performed is separately provided. , Game states 2 and 3 may be integrated into one game state. In this case, in the integrated gaming state, when the AT flag is on (that is, during AT game), it indicates that it is AT, and when the AT flag is off (that is, it is not during AT game), it is AT preparation. Show that.

Here, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 15, in the game state 2, when the player operates the stop switch in a push order different from the notified push order, the game state 3 is set. When BB01 is elected in the game state 2 and shifts to the game state 6, even if the push order is different from the notified push order, the configuration does not shift to the game state 3. Such a configuration is effective in the following cases.

For example, in the case of winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, where 9-card combination wins or 1-card combination wins depending on the push order, the push order is inside. It is assumed that the reel stop control is switched to the winning of 9 cards regardless. Further, even if the game state 2 is changed to the game state 6, the effect is not changed so that the player does not realize it. With such a configuration, even if the BB01 is won in the game state 2, the player's expectation for the winning of the BB role can be fueled by not notifying the player of that fact. ..

Under such a premise, even if the 9-card combination is inside and the prize is won in any order, it is pushed in the same way as in the game state 2 so that the player does not realize that he / she has moved to the game state 6. It is necessary to perform an effect of notifying the order (even when any one of winning-E1 to E6 is won, an effect of notifying the push order (see FIG. 9) in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed is performed. .). However, in this case, even if the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the notified pressing order, the 9-card combination will eventually win, and when any of the winning-E1 to E6 is won in the game state 6. As a result of ignoring the push order, even if the specific symbols 01 to 03 are aligned, the RT state does not fall, so that the start of the AT game cannot be postponed. In this way, the profit enjoyed by the player is the same as when the notified push order is followed. Therefore, in the game state 6, it is the player who shifts to the game state 3 when the notified push order is not followed. As it is terrible, it has not been transferred to the game state 3.

Regarding the transition conditions of the gaming state shown in FIG. 15, the following modification examples are possible.
(1) In the game state 2, even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the notified push order, if a predetermined combination is set as the winning combination, the game state 3 is shifted to the game state 3. It does not have to be. In other words, when the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the push order notified when a specific combination is won, the game state 2 may be shifted to the game state 3. Specifically, the re-game combination related to the transition to the RT state, and the stop switch in a different pressing order from the pressing order notified when any of winning-E1 to E6 ("specific combination") is won. When is operated, the game state 2 is changed to the game state 3, and the push order notified when any of the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 (“predetermined combination”) is won. If the stop switch is operated in a different push order (the push order in which the 9-card combination wins), the game state 2 is maintained.

Operating the stop switch in a push order different from the push order in which the 9-card combination wins means that the 9-card combination is missed, and it is unlikely that the player intentionally operates in such a push order. (That is, it seems that you simply missed the push order). Therefore, in such a case, care can be taken not to start the AT game. Such a configuration means, for example, when any one of the replay-B1 to B5, C1 to C5, and D1 to D3 is won, blue numbers, characters, etc. (meaning the winning of the replay combination) is applied to the image display device 70. ) Is used to display the push order, and when any of the prizes-E1 to E6 is won, white numbers or letters (meaning that the RT state can fall) are used on the image display device 70. Navi effect that displays the push order, winning-When any of A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, yellow numbers and letters etc. (meaning the winning of 9 pieces) on the image display device 70. ) Is used to display the push order, which is effective in a slot machine that performs a navigation effect.

However, when the winning-E1 to E6 are won, the push order in which the three-card combination wins is notified, and if the player operates the stop switch in a push order different from the notified push order, the game state 3 is entered. It does not have to be migrated. This is because when the winning-E1 to E6 are won, it is necessary to miss the three-card combination (that is, the payout of the three medals must be lost in order to make the RT state fall to the non-RT. Therefore, it is based on the idea that the stop switch will not be operated in a push order that is contrary to the push order notified so far (that is, the player is likely to have made a mistake in the push order). ..

(2) When the above-mentioned specific combination is won, even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the notified push order, if the RT does not fall, the game state is changed. You may not move from 2 to 3. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RT state falls based on the symbol combination displayed as stopped and the current RT state, and the RT state falls (in this embodiment, RT2 to RT1 or When (shifting from RT3 to RT1), the gaming state is shifted to 3.

This is because, even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the notified push order when the re-game combination is won, it is possible that the player simply made a mistake in the push order. It is a control based on the idea. That is, if the player has the intention of postponing the transition to RT3, there is a high possibility that the RT state will eventually fall, so when the RT state falls, the game state 2 shifts to the game state 3. I'm letting you.

In the case of such a configuration, the range of relief measures (that is, not shifting to the game state 3) due to a mistake in the push order is further expanded, so that the specifications are friendly to the player. Further, in this configuration, for example, even if the push order notified when the re-games-B1 to B5 are won in RT1 (the push order in which the symbol combination of the re-game 05 is displayed) is ignored, the re-game 02 is performed. When the symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the RT state does not shift, so the game state 3 does not shift. However, when the winning-E1 to E6 are won, the push order in which the three-card combination wins is notified, and the player operates the stop switch in a push order different from the notified push order, and as a result, the three-card combination is missed. In that case, the RT state falls to the non-RT, but it is not necessary to shift to the game state 3. This is because, as a result of missing the three-card role, even if the RT state falls to non-RT, the payout of the three medals is lost, so the push order is contrary to the push order notified so far. It is based on the idea that the stop switch will not be operated (ie, the player is likely to have made a mistake in the pressing order).

(3) When notifying the push order (see FIG. 9) in which any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 can be displayed when the winning-E1 to E6 are determined as the winning combination in non-RT, the notified push is performed. Even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the order, if the medals are not paid out (that is, the three-card combination is missed), it is not necessary to shift to the game state 3. This does not mean that you have benefited from paying out medals even if you do not follow the notified push order, and even if the stop switch is operated in a different push order than the notified push order. As a result, since the specific symbols 01 to 03 are displayed, the RT state shifts to RT1.

(4) In the game state transition diagram of FIG. 15, the transition condition from the game state 2 to 3 is that the RT state has changed to RT3, and more strictly, the RT state is changed to RT3 when all reels are stopped in the game state 2. (That is, when the game state 1 is changed to the game state 3 while the game state is already RT3, the game state is changed from the next game to the game state 3). When a combination (in this embodiment, any of the replay-C1 to C5) including the combination (the symbol combination of the replay 06 in the present embodiment) is won, the game state 3 may be entered. ..

(5) In the RT state transition diagram of FIG. 14, when the symbol combination of the replay 03 or 04 is displayed in RT2 or 3, the player falls to RT1, but for example, 9 cards are missed. A possible 1-card combination is won at the same time, and when the stop switch is operated according to the notified push order, the 9-card combination is pulled in and controlled, and when the operation is performed in a push order other than the notified push order, the eyes are displayed. It is also possible to perform a pull-in control in which a winning combination is won when the push is successful, and to fall to RT1 when the push of the single combination fails (that is, the single combination is missed). Further, in the case of (2) described above, the player may shift to the game state 3 when the player misses one card combination as a result of operating the stop switch without following the notified push order.

(6) In the present embodiment, in the game state 2, when any one of the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, the push order in which the 9-card combination wins is notified, but RT3 It is possible to notify only the push order that will shift to, and not to notify the push order in which the 9-card combination wins.

(Explanation of notification game control means)
The notification game control means 150 determines / notifies the push order to be notified to the player according to the winning combination in the game state 2 or 3 described above. Further, when the state shifts to the game state 3, the AT game is started, and when the end condition of the AT game is satisfied, the AT game is ended. As a result, the game state control means 144 shifts the game state from 3 to 0 or 1. In the present embodiment, when 50 games are played after the AT game is started, the end condition of the AT game is satisfied. The end condition of the AT game is not limited to this, and may be satisfied, for example, when the push order is notified 50 times after the start of the AT game.

FIG. 17 shows the relationship between the winning combination and the push order determined by the notification game control means 150. The push order notified by the notification game control means 150 is notified by a numerical value called an instruction number. That is, when the instruction numbers 1 to 6 are defined corresponding to the six push orders indicating the stop switches from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, and the notification game control means 150 does not notify the push order. Is defined with an instruction number 0 that does not represent a specific push order.

Specifically, the instruction number 1 corresponds to the left → middle → right push order (push order 1), and the instruction number 2 corresponds to the left → right → middle push order (push order 2), and the instruction number 3 Corresponds to the middle → left → right push order (push order 3), the instruction number 4 corresponds to the middle → right → left push order (push order 4), and the instruction number 5 corresponds to the right → left → middle push. The instruction number 6 corresponds to the order (pushing order 5), and the instruction number 6 corresponds to the pushing order (pushing order 6) of right → middle → left.

Further, normally, the push order notified to the player is a push order in which a game result advantageous to the player can be obtained, but information that a part of the push order is concealed from the player is notified to the player. The instruction number used in the "pushing order guessing game" (details will be described later) that causes the player to guess the pushing order in which an advantageous game result can be obtained in that state is also defined. Specifically, the first stop operation in the push order in which an advantageous game result is obtained is the left stop switch 37L, the instruction number 7 concealing the stop switch after the second stop operation, and the push in which an advantageous game result is obtained. The first stop operation in order is the middle stop switch 37C, the instruction number 8 that conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation, and the first stop operation in the push order that obtains an advantageous game result is the right stop switch 37R. , The instruction number 9 that conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation is defined.

The above-mentioned instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. Here, when the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, as shown in the "7-segment" column in the table of FIG. 17, the tens digit of the acquired number display 28 (hereinafter, also referred to as "upper digit"). ) Is displayed on the 7-segment display, and the instruction number is displayed on the one-digit (hereinafter, also referred to as “lower digit”) 7-segment display. In the present embodiment, the acquired number display 28 is also used to display the number of medals to be paid out and to display the instruction number. Therefore, when the instruction number is displayed, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed. By displaying "=" that is not displayed, the player can determine the type of information displayed. For the instruction number 0, all the 7-segment displays of the acquired number display 28 are turned off. Further, the instruction number determined by the notification game control means 150 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later, and the sub-control means 200 notifies the push order corresponding to the received instruction number. In the present embodiment, the notification of the push order by the sub-control means 200 is performed by using the image display device 70.

For example, in the screen of the image display device 70, the display positions corresponding to the left stop switch 37L, the middle stop switch 37C, and the right stop switch 37R are determined, and the corresponding stop switch is operated at each display position. Display a number indicating what to do. For example, when displaying the push order corresponding to the instruction number 1, "1, 2, 3" is displayed on the image display device 70. This display means that the left stop switch 37L is displayed first, the middle stop switch 37C is displayed second, and the right stop switch 37R is displayed last. For the instruction numbers 7 to 9, "?" Is displayed at the display position corresponding to the stop switch that conceals the order of operation. For example, when notifying the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number 7, "1 ...?" Is displayed on the image display device 70.

Next, the winning combination to which the above-mentioned instruction number is notified will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the notification game control means 150 notifies the instruction number 1 when either the re-game-B1, C1 or the winning-A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined to be the winning combination. Similarly, if either the replay-B2, C2 or the winning-A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined to be the winning combination, the instruction number 2 is given, and the replay-B3, C3 or the winning-A3, B3, C3. , E3 is designated as the winning combination, and the replay-B4, C4 or winning-A4, B4, C4, E4 is designated as the winning combination. If any of the winning-A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined to be the winning combination, the instruction number 5 is given, and if any of the winning-A6, B6, C6, E6 is determined to be the winning combination, the instruction number 5 is given. The number 6 is notified.

Further, the notification game control means 150 notifies either the instruction number 1 or 2 when the re-game-D1 is determined to be the winning combination, and the instruction number 3 when the re-game-D2 is determined to be the winning combination. Or, if any of 4 is notified and the replay-B5, C5, D3 is determined to be the winning combination, either of the instruction numbers 5 or 6 is notified. Here, as to which instruction number is to be notified, a predetermined instruction number may be notified, or an instruction number determined by lottery may be notified.

When the player operates the stop switch in the pressing order corresponding to the notified instruction number, when the re-games-B1 to B5 are won, the symbol combination of the re-games 05 is displayed, and the re-games-C1 to C5 are displayed. When winning, the symbol combination of the replay 06 is displayed. Further, when the re-games-D1 to D5 are won, the display of the symbol combination of the re-games 03 or 04 is blocked. Therefore, in the transition diagram of the RT state shown in FIG. 14, the RT state in the non-internal state is promoted or maintained, and does not fall. Further, when the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6 are won, the 9-card combination is won, and when the winning-E1 to E6 are won, the display of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is blocked.

Here, for the winning-A1 to A6, if the winning is won during the execution of the above-mentioned push order guessing game, an instruction number different from the above-mentioned instruction number is notified. Specifically, when the prize-A1 or A2 is won, the instruction number 7 is notified, when the prize-A3 or A4 is won, the instruction number 8 is notified, and when the prize-A5 or A6 is won, the instruction number 8 is notified. Notify the number 9.

In the above-described embodiment, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, but the winning / replay winning number may be displayed instead of the instruction number. In addition, the winning combination that does not change the profit given to the player depending on the push order (whether or not the AT lottery is performed, the RT state of the transfer destination (including the case where the RT state does not shift), the number of medals to be paid out, etc.) When (replay-A, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, I) is determined, the sub-control means 200 may determine the push order to be notified. In this case, the main control means 100 transmits the instruction number 0 to the sub control means 200, determines the push order to be notified by the sub control means 200, and notifies the sub control means 200. Further, even for the winning combination in which the privilege given to the player does not change depending on the pushing order, the main control means 100 may determine the pushing order, and the determined pushing order is displayed on the acquired number display 28. May be good.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 17, “=” indicating that the display content is an instruction number is displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display modes (for example, “” -") May be. Other information may be displayed. Further, the instruction number may be displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, and it may be shown that the instruction number is not displayed in the lower digit. Here, as a non-display mode, it is conceivable to turn off all segments of the 7-segment display or display "0".

Further, information other than the information indicating that the instruction number is displayed may be displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the instruction number (0 to 9) is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28, and the type of the winning combination is the replaying combination or the winning combination is displayed in the upper digit. You may try to do it. For example, in the second-digit 7-segment display, the segment C may be turned on when the replaying combination is won, and may be turned off when the winning combination is won. In the example of FIG. 18A, the shaded portion is shown to be lit, indicating that the re-game combination has been won and the instruction number is 2.

Next, FIG. 18B shows a display mode (lighting pattern) of the instruction number when four LED lamps LEDs 1 to LED 4 are separately provided on the front panel 20, for example, as a dedicated display for displaying the instruction number. Shows. In this figure, the shaded area shows the lighting state of the LED. Here, when the extinguished state is replaced with "0" and the lit state is replaced with "1", the lighting patterns of the LEDs 1 to LED4 represent the instruction numbers as binary numerical values. If the instruction number is only 0 to 7, the instruction number may be expressed as a binary numerical value by using the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c as in FIG. 18B.

FIG. 18C illustrates a case where a 7-bit numerical value (0 to 127) is displayed using one 7-segment display. As shown in this figure, by making the segments a to g correspond to Bits 0 to 6 of the display data of the instruction number and turning on or off each segment, a 7-digit number expressed in binary notation (that is, a numerical value of 0 to 127). Display the instruction number in (within range). In this case, for example, when displaying the instruction number 9, the segments a and d are turned on. Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, if the winning number is known, the pushing order in which an advantageous game result can be obtained is known, so that the winning number may be displayed instead of the instruction number. For example, when displaying the winning number 28, the segments c, d, and e are turned on. Further, when the instruction number and the winning number can be displayed, the segment g is turned on if the displayed content is the instruction number, and the segment g is turned off if the display content is the winning number. The numerical value of the bit may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the acquired number display 28 is turned off (that is, all the segments are turned off) according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch is used. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation of 36, the instruction number is displayed, and if all reels are stopped and the winning combination wins, the display of the instruction number is temporarily turned off and then the number of payouts is displayed. do.

Further, when the instruction number and the number of payouts are displayed using the acquired number display 28, "00" is displayed according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch 36 is displayed. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation of, the instruction number is displayed, and if all reels are stopped and the winning combination wins, the display is once returned to "00" and then the number of payouts is displayed. You may do so. In this case, it is preferable to set the display of the acquired number display 28 to "00" when the medal is inserted again. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not win, the display of the acquired number display 28 is returned to "00" when all reels are stopped, and the instruction number is determined in the next game. You may try to maintain the state.

In the above two examples, before displaying the number of payouts, the display of the instruction number was temporarily turned off or "00" was displayed, but the display of the instruction number was changed to the display of the number of payouts directly. May be good.

(Explanation of winning judgment means)
Returning to FIG. 3, in the winning determination means 160, when all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed as stopped on the winning line L corresponds to any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 10 to 13. Determine whether or not to do so. As a result, if it is determined that the BB combination has won a prize, the BB game is started from the next game, and if it is determined that the re-game combination has won a prize, the re-game is performed in the next game and the winning combination is performed. If a prize is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination will be paid out. The medals are paid out by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination to the current number of credits until the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, 50) is reached, and the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, 50) is paid out. After reaching 50 cards), medals may be ejected from the medal payout outlet 60 shown in FIG.

(Explanation of abnormality detection means)
The abnormality detecting means 170 detects an abnormal state that may occur in the slot machine 10 during the game or a situation that hinders the progress of the game, and detects the detected abnormality or failure (hereinafter collectively referred to as “error”). The corresponding error code is displayed on the acquired number display 28 and transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later. As a result, the sub-control means 200 displays an error message corresponding to the received error code on the image display device 70, and generates an error sound from the speakers 64L and 64R.

The types of errors detected by the abnormality detecting means 170 include a power failure recovery error, a set value error, an empty error, a door opening error, a payout error, a medal jam error, and a medal full error.

The power failure recovery error (error code: E1) is that the contents of the RWM are not normal when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on (for example, the contents of the RWM when the power is cut off and the contents of the RWM when the power is turned on). This error is detected when they do not match (parity check error). The set value error (error code: E2) is an error detected when the set value stored in the RWM is out of the predetermined range (other than 1 to 6). In the random number error (error code: E3), the frequency value of the random number generation clock (RCK) supplied to the random number generation means in the main control means 100 is half the frequency of the system clock (SCLK) supplied to the CPU. It is an error detected when the value is less than. The medal insertion error (error code: C0) is an error detected when it is determined that the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 has passed abnormally based on the medal detection signal from the medal sensor described above. The medal retention error (error code: C1) is an error detected when the inserted medal continues to be detected by the above-mentioned medal sensor for a predetermined time.

An empty error (error code: CA) is an error detected when the medals stored in the bucket of the medal payout device are exhausted. The door open error (error code: Cb) is an error detected when the front door of the slot machine is open. The payout error (error code: H0) is an error detected when an abnormal detection signal is output from the payout sensor 47 shown in FIG. The medal jam error (error code: HP) is an error detected when a detection signal is output from the payout sensor 47 for a predetermined time. The medal full error (error code: FE) is detected when a predetermined amount of medals are stored in the medal auxiliary storage (a box for storing medals overflowing from the bucket of the medal payout device) provided in the slot machine 10. This is an error.

As described above, when an error is detected, an error code corresponding to the detected error is displayed on the acquired number display 28. When a recoverable error is detected, an error code corresponding to the error is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by the control command transmitting means 180 described later. Further, if a recoverable error is detected during reel rotation, the slot machine 10 is disabled when all reels are stopped in response to the operation of the stop switches 27L, 27C, 27R. On the other hand, when a random number error (unrecoverable error) is detected during reel rotation, the slot machine 10 is disabled by the timer interrupt process (described later) that is executed first after the detection. ..

(Explanation of control command transmission means)
The control command transmission means 180 transmits various information regarding the game determined by each part of the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200. The information exchanged between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 is limited to one direction from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and the sub control means 200 to the main control means 100. No information is sent directly. The information transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200 is transmitted by a control command by serial communication. The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted. In addition to serial communication, control commands may be transmitted by parallel communication (for example, 16 harnesses).

Here, FIGS. 19 and 20 show the main control commands transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200. As shown in these figures, the first and second control commands are represented by hexadecimal numbers (hexadecimal numbers), and in addition, the name of each command, the timing at which the command is transmitted, and the command received. The outline of the processing sometimes performed by the sub-control means 200 is shown. Further, the remarks column mainly shows the contents of the information transmitted as the second control command. As the value of the second control command, which is described as "##", a numerical value determined according to the description in the remarks column is substituted. However, if the numerical value determined according to the description in the remarks column is one digit, "0" is substituted for the upper digit. Further, the letter "H" added to the end is omitted from the hexadecimal 4-digit numerical value representing each control command.

First, in FIG. 19, in the "setting change device operation start" command (8038), the setting key is turned on with the front door of the slot machine 10 and the setting door provided inside the slot machine 10 open. It is transmitted when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on. Upon receiving this control command, the sub-control means 200 starts the initialization process of the sub-control means 200, and thereafter, the image display device 70 and the voice shown in FIG. 1 indicate that the setting change operation is performed. Notify by.

Here, the transmission process of the "setting change device operation start" command (8038) will be described in detail. When the condition for changing the setting is satisfied in the game progress main process, an interrupt signal is generated after initializing a predetermined range of the storage area of the RWM of the main control means 100, and the "setting change device operation start" command is issued. Performs transmission processing to transmit. After that, the game progress main process (FIG. 26) executes the standby process. In the present embodiment, the number of interrupts "224" is stored in a storage means such as an RWM or a register as the standby processing time. Then, the number of interrupts is updated each time the interrupt process is executed, and the standby process is executed until the number of interrupts reaches "224".

In this standby process, in the initialization of the RWM of the main control means 100, for example, 512 bytes of the addresses "F000 (H)" to "F111 (H)" are initialized, whereas the RWM of the sub control means 200 is initialized. The clear range is due to, for example, about 12 to 13 gigabytes of addresses "000000 (H)" to "800,000 (H)". Specifically, when the sub-control means 200 is still in the initialization process, the main control means 100 side has already completed the initialization, and then the process further proceeds to complete the setting change, and the game progresses. This is to prevent the progress of the control process of the main control means 100 and the progress of the control process of the sub control means 200 from becoming out of synchronization. That is, before the above-mentioned standby process is completed in the main control means 100, the "setting change device operation start" command is transmitted to the sub control means 200, and the initialization is completed based on the reception of the command. be able to.

The "setting change device operation end" command (8001 to 8006) is a control command for transmitting the value of the set value (any of 1 to 6) set by the staff of the amusement park or the like to the sub-control means 200. 2 The numerical value of the control command indicates the value of the set value. For this control command, the set value is selected by the operation of the reset / setting switch 93 by the above-mentioned staff or the like, and after the operation of the start switch 36 (the operation of confirming the set value) is performed, the setting change key switch 92 is turned on. It is transmitted when it is turned off (also called the falling edge of the setting key signal). Upon receiving this command, the sub-control means 200 notifies that the game is in a standby state.

When the set value is changed, the RT state may be maintained as it is. This is because the change of the set value is often performed outside the business hours of the amusement park, and the transition condition from non-RT to RT1 is not easy as in the present embodiment (that is, winning-winning-E1 to E6). The probability is not high, and even if you win, the specific symbols 01 to 03 may not be displayed.) If the RT state is initialized to non-RT when the setting is changed, it is advantageous for the player during business hours. This is because there is a possibility that it will not be possible to move to RT1 without going through a considerable number of games in non-RT.

Further, the configuration in which the RT state is not initialized when the set value is changed is also effective when the RT state transition different from that of the present embodiment is performed. For example, in a non-RT inside, a transition to RT1 when the inside is inside, and a transition to RT2 when a BB game is started, the synthetic winning probability of the re-game combination in RT1 is set to be remarkably high. Basically, in the case of a slot machine that plays with RT1, if the RT state is initialized to non-RT when the setting is changed, it becomes difficult for the re-game role to win, so it becomes easier for the BB role to win a prize. It ends up. Therefore, when the setting is changed, it is desirable to maintain the RT state before the setting change without initializing to non-RT.

Next, when some abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means 170 shown in FIG. 3, the control command transmitting means 180 has an abnormality in which the value of the first control command is 81H and the value of the second control command is detected. Send various error display start commands according to the type of. That is, if a power failure recovery error is detected, the "power failure recovery error display start" command (8101) is used, and if a setting value error is detected, the "setting value error display start" command (8102) is used. Is transmitted, the "random number error display start" command (8103) is transmitted, and when a medal insertion error is detected, the "medal insertion error display start" command (8104) is transmitted.

If a medal retention error is detected, the "medal retention error display start" command (8105) is executed, and if an empty error is detected, the "empty error display start" command (8106) is executed, and a door open error is detected. If so, the "door open error display start" command (8107) is transmitted, and if a payout error is detected, the "payout error display start" command (8108) is transmitted.

Further, when a medal jam error is detected, a "medal jam jam error display start" command (8109) is transmitted, and when a medal full error is detected, a "medal full error display start" command (810A) is transmitted. Of the various errors shown in FIG. 16, when a recoverable error is detected by the abnormality detecting means 160 and the reset / setting switch 93 is operated, the "error recovery" command (8100) is sub-controlled. Send to means 200.

"Set value specification" command (8201-8206), "Operating state" command (8301/8302/8304/8306), "RT state" command (8400-8405), "Game state" command (8500-8507) and "Game state" command. The "precursor game count" command (86 ##) is a control command transmitted each time a game is played. The second control command of the "set value specification" command is the set "set value" value, and the second control command of the "operating state" command is that the game to be performed is a re-game, an RB game, or a BB game. It is information indicating that. Here, BIT0 (least significant bit) of the second control command corresponds to the re-game, BIT3 corresponds to the BB game, and BIT4 corresponds to the RB game. Therefore, when the next game is a re-game, BIT0 becomes "1", and when it is a BB game, BIT3 and BIT4 become "1". The second control command of the "RT state" command (8400-8405) is information indicating whether the current RT state is non-RT or RT1-5. The second control command of the "game state" command (8500 to 8507) is information indicating which of the game states 0 to 7 is the current game state.

The second control command of the "precursor game number" command (86 ##) is information indicating the number of precursor games determined by lottery in hexadecimal when the game state shifts from 0 to 1. In the gaming state other than the gaming state 1, the value of the second control command is 00H. As a result, the sub-control means 200 has a production that raises the player's expectation as to whether or not the AT lottery has been won, and a production that matches the timing at which the game state shifts from 1 (precursor game) to 2 (AT preparation). It can be performed.

The "clearing start" command (8F02) is transmitted when the clearing switch 33 is operated, and the "clearing end" command (8F03) is transmitted when all the credited medals have been paid out. As a result, the sub-control means 200 generates a medal payout start sound or a payout end sound according to the received control command. The "stored input number (1 sheet)" to "stored input number (3 sheets)" command (9001 to 9003) and the "medal input (1 sheet)" command (9071) are the number of medals when they are bet. It is a control command sent according to. Here, the "storing input number (1 sheet)" to "storing input number (3 sheets)" command is triggered by the operation of the bet switch 34 or 35, and the "medal insertion (1 sheet)" command is a medal. It is transmitted when a medal is inserted into the insertion slot 32. As a result, the sub-control means 200 generates the number of medal insertion sounds indicated by the received control command.

"Reel rotation start reception" command (9300-9303), "instruction number" command (9400-9409), "AT stock number" command (95 ##), "directing group number" command (9600-9616) and "role" The "winning number" command (9700/9701) is transmitted when the start switch 36 is operated by the player.

The "reel rotation start reception" command transmits the number of medals (the number of bets set by the player) inserted into the game by the second control command to the sub-control means 200. For example, when the sub-control means 200 displays the total number of medals acquired by the player during the AT game described later, the sub-control means 200 performs processing such as subtracting the number of medals inserted into the game from the total number of medals. .. The "instruction number" command transmits the instruction number shown in FIG. 17 to the sub-control means 200 by the second control command. As a result, the sub-control means 200 notifies the player of the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number by the image or voice displayed on the image display device 70. However, when the sub-control means 200 receives the instruction number 0, the sub-control means 200 determines the push order (for example, when the replay-A, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, I are won). Except, the push order is not notified. In this way, since the information regarding the push order is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 separately from the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means 110 by the "instruction number" command, even if the winning combination is the same. The sub-control means 200 can notify different push orders as needed. The "AT stock number" command transmits the number of AT stocks to the sub-control unit 200 by the second control command.

When the winning combination determining means 110 shown in FIG. 3 determines whether the winning combination is a replaying combination or a winning combination, the "directing group number" command determines the winning combination (winning / replaying winning number). The effect group number (0 to 22) corresponding to is transmitted as a second control command in hexadecimal notation. The process of converting the winning / replay winning number into the production group number is also referred to as mask processing. Here, FIG. 21 shows the correspondence between the winning / replay winning number and the production group number. In FIG. 21, if the winning combination is lost (winning / replay winning number 0), or replay-A, E, F, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, I (winning / replay winning number 1). , 15-23) and Winning-D, FI (Winning / Replay Winning Numbers 42, 49-52), the corresponding production group number on a one-to-one basis is the sub-control means 200. Will be sent to. In the above-mentioned combination, the RT state does not change depending on the pushing order, and the number of medals paid out does not change. Therefore, even if the production group number is acquired by some kind of fraudulent activity, it does not change. , You can't get more profit.

On the other hand, if any of the re-games-B1 to B5 (winning / re-game winning numbers 2 to 6) is won in the role lottery, the common production group number 2 will be the re-games-C1 to C5 (winning). -If any of the re-game winning numbers 7 to 11) is won, the common production group number 3 is the re-game-D1 to D3 (winning / re-game winning numbers 12 to 14). Is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 with the common effect group number 4. In addition, if any of the winning-A1 to A6 (winning / replay winning numbers 24-29) is won in the role lottery, the common production group number 14 will be the winning-B1 to B6 (winning / replay winning numbers). If any of 30 to 35) is won, the common production group number 15 is won, and if any of the winning-C1 to C6 (winning / replay winning numbers 36 to 41) is won, the common production group is won. When the number 16 is any of the winning-E1 to E6 (winning / replay winning numbers 43 to 48), the common effect group number 18 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. As a result, the sub-control means 200 executes the effect corresponding to the received effect group number.

In this way, since a common effect group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for a plurality of winning / replay winning numbers, it is advantageous even if the effect group number is acquired by fraudulent activity, for example. It becomes impossible to specify the push order (for example, the push order for shifting to the RT state where the winning probability of the re-game combination is high, or the push order in which more medals are paid out).

In the "feature winning number" command, the value of the second control command changes from "0" to "1" when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means 110. Further, when the value of the second control command becomes "1", the value is maintained until the BB combination wins, and is transmitted to each game and the sub-control means 200. Then, when the BB combination wins and the bonus game is started, the value of the second control command changes from "1" to "0".

If none of the winning combinations is determined (that is, lost) when the RT state is either non-RT or RT1 to 3, the second of the "production group number" command and the "feature winning number" command. Both control command values are "0". Further, when the BB combination is won, the RT state becomes RT4, and the value of the second control command of the "role winning number" command becomes "1". Then, until the BB combination wins, the value of the second control command of the "feature winning number" command remains "1", and the value of the second control command of the "effect group number" command is the game. It will be the value corresponding to the winning combination determined in. As a result, the sub-control means 200 performs an effect according to the determined winning combination, at least based on the second control command of the "instruction number" command, the "effect group number" command, and the "feature winning number" command. be able to.

Further, the "feature winning number" command also has a role of transmitting to the sub-control means 200 that the start switch 36 has been operated. That is, the sub-control means 200 processes when the start switch is operated based on the reception of the "feature winning number" command (for example, the process of starting the notification of the push order according to the received instruction number). I do.

Further, the transmission order of the "instruction number" command and the "AT stock number" command may be appropriately determined, but these commands are sub-control means before the "effect group number" command and the "feature winning number" command. It is desirable to send to 200. This is because the sub-control means 200 performs processing when the start switch is operated based on the reception of the "feature winning number" command. Further, the "instruction number" command is preferably transmitted after the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, but may be transmitted before it is displayed on the acquired number display 28. It is desirable that the "effect group number" command and the "feature winning number" command be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. This is because the operation of the stop switch becomes acceptable based on the reel reaching the constant speed rotation, so that the sub-control means 200 responds to the instruction number before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. This is because it is desirable to start the notification of the push order.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the reel is such that the "effect group number" command and the "feature winning number" command are surely transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. It is designed to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before starting. It should be noted that the "instruction number" command, the "effect group number" command, and the "feature winning number" command may be configured to be continuously transmitted by the operation of the start lever.

Next, in FIG. 20, when the "left reel rotation stop" command (987E), the "middle reel rotation stop" command (997E), and the "right reel rotation stop" command (9A87E) perform stop control of the corresponding reels, respectively. Is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. As a result, the sub-control means 200 produces an effect of raising the expectation of winning by turning off the back lamp provided on the back surface of the reel and generating a so-called tempai sound. The "reel rotation start standby" command (9B00) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when 4.1 seconds (minimum game time) has elapsed since the reel rotation started in the previous game. As a result, the sub-control means 200 stops the effect sound (weight sound) generated during the weight period.

The "left reel stop acceptance" command (9E20 to 9EB3) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the left stop switch 37L is operated, and stops at bits D0 to D4 at the lower D as a second control command. The symbol number (stop symbol number: 0 to 19 (0H to 13H in hexadecimal notation)) and the number of slip frames (1 to 5) are transmitted to the bits D7 to D5. As a result, the sub-control means 200 outputs the switching of the output effect and the stop operation reception sound when the command is received. Further, the "left reel rotation start" command (9E7F) is transmitted when the left reel 40L starts rotation, whereby the sub-control means 200 can generate an effect sound at the start of reel rotation.

As for the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R, the "middle reel stop acceptance" command (9F20-9FB3), the "middle reel rotation start" command (9F7F), and the "right reel stop acceptance" command are the same as the left reel 40L. (A020-A0B3) and the "right reel rotation start" command (A07F) are transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

The "display type" command (A400 to A402) and the "symbol combination display" command (A500 / A501) are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the rotation of all reels is stopped. The "display type" command transmits to the sub-control means 200 the type of the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line according to the value of the second control command. Specifically, it is 01H when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L is any of the specific symbols 01 to 03, and 00H otherwise.

The "symbol combination display" command transmits to the sub-control means 200 whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L according to the value of the second control command corresponds to the BB combination or the replay combination. Specifically, 02H when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L corresponds to BB01, 01H when it corresponds to any of the symbol combinations of the replays 01 to 13, and other than those. When the symbol combination is displayed, it becomes 00H. As a result, the sub-control means 200 can determine that all reels have stopped, and can perform a production lottery process for the next game.

The "game medal payout start" command (A600 to A609) sets the number of medals to be paid out when any of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line L as the value of the second control command (00H to A609). It is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by 09H). The "game medal payout end" command (A67F) is stopped and displayed on the winning line L by any of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the payout of the medals is completed. The "game end display" command (A900) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when one game is completed, and the "BB end" command (A902) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the BB game is completed. NS.

As described above, the "game state" command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the start switch 36 is operated. By doing so, the sub-control means 200 can grasp the game state of the next game and the transition of the game state before the start switch 36 is operated, so that the start switch 36 is operated. Before, it becomes possible to prepare for processing in the game state of the next game.

For example, when displaying the confirmation screen of the AT game when shifting from the game state 1 (precursor) to the game state 2 (AT preparation), the sub-control means 200 is set before the start switch 36 is operated. It is possible to prepare for displaying the confirmation screen of the AT game on the image display device 70. As a result, after the start switch 36 is operated (based on the reception of the "feature winning number" command), the AT game confirmation screen can be displayed promptly. In addition, when shifting from the game state 2 (AT preparation) to the game state 3 (AT), when displaying the number of remaining games of the AT game, etc., before the start switch 36 is operated, Preparations for displaying the number of remaining games on the image display device 70 (for example, setting the number of games in the RAM) can be made. As a result, after the start switch 36 is operated, the number of remaining games can be displayed promptly. On the other hand, if the number of games is set in the RAM after the start switch 36 is operated, a time lag may occur before the number of remaining games is displayed, which may give the player a sense of discomfort. be.

When the above-mentioned AT flag is provided, it is necessary to transmit the ON / OFF state of the AT flag to the sub-control control means 200 before the start switch 36 is operated.

In this embodiment, the winning / replay winning number is transmitted so that the command transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200 does not include information that can determine an advantageous push order. Although the effect group number is transmitted without the effect group number, the mask number described below may be transmitted instead of the effect group number.

The mask number is a replacement of the winning / replay winning number determined in the winning combination lottery with another number, and in the present embodiment, a predetermined value (offset value) is added to the determined winning / replay winning number. By adding, it is converted to a number different from the winning / replay winning number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, when the winning / replay winning numbers "0" and "1" are determined in the winning combination lottery, the offset value "53" is added and the mask number is changed to "53". And "54". If any of the winning / replay winning numbers "2" to "6" is determined, the offset value "55-the value of the winning number" is added to set the mask number to "55".

For example, when the winning / replay winning number "2" is determined, the offset value "53" (= 55-2) is added to set the mask number to "55". If the winning / replay winning number "5" is determined, the offset value "50" (= 55-5) is added to set the mask number to "55". As described above, for the other winning / re-game winning numbers, the mask number is calculated by adding the offset value corresponding to each winning / re-game winning number shown in FIG. 22, and is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. ..

Next, referring to the timing chart shown in FIG. 23, the transmission timing of the "instruction number" command transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and the push order notification in the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200. The timing (corresponding to the navigation effect described later) will be described. The instruction number determined by the main control means 100 is transmitted to the sub control means 200 by the "instruction number" command. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, first, the instruction number corresponding to the determined winning combination is displayed on the acquired number display 28. Is displayed. Then, the "instruction number" command (pulse A in FIG. 23 (a)), the "effect group number" command, and the "feature winning number" command (pulse B in FIG. 23 (a)) are sub-control means 200. Upon transmission to, the sub-control means 200 displays the push order corresponding to the received instruction number on the image display device 70.

In this way, when the sub-control means 200 receives the "feature winning number" command, the sub-control means 200 notifies each command ("instruction") of the push order based on the instruction number, the effect group number, and the bonus winning number. Every time a "number" command, a "effect group number" command, and a "feature winning number" command) are received, it is not necessary to perform processing based on the command, and the processing load on the sub-control means 200 can be reduced. .. However, the sub-control means 200 may separately perform a process based on the "instruction number" command, and display the push order corresponding to the instruction number on the image display device 70 in the process.

The push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display device 28 is maintained and is not displayed after the winning determination is made. It becomes a display. The display content of the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 does not change until it is hidden, but the display mode of the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is stopped by, for example, a player. The display content may be changed each time the operation is performed.

Further, as will be described later, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden when the stop operation is performed in a push order different from the displayed push order, but is displayed on the acquired number display device 28. The instruction number will be maintained and will be hidden after the winning judgment is made. The instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may also be hidden if the stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the displayed pressing order. However, in this case, in order to eliminate the situation where the push order is displayed only on the image display device 70, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden and then displayed on the acquired number display device 28. It is preferable to hide the indicated instruction number, but the push order displayed on the image display device 70 and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display device 28 may be hidden at the same time, or the acquired number display device may be used. The instruction number displayed on 28 may be hidden first.

The display timing of the instruction number and the push order shown in FIG. 23 (a) is only an example, and may be displayed at any of the timings of FIGS. 23 (b) to (d), for example. At the timing shown in FIG. 23B, the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, and the "instruction number" command corresponding to the determined winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. Then, when the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28 and then the "winning / replay winning number" command and the "feature winning number" command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200, the sub-control means 200 The pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number is displayed on the image display device 70. Further, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display device 28 is hidden at the timing of the winning determination. ..

The sub-control means 200 displays the push order on the image display device 70 in the process based on the "instruction number" command before receiving the "winning / replay winning number" command and the "feature winning number" command. You may. Further, when the transmission process of the control command and the display control process of the acquired number display 28 are performed by the timer interrupt process, for example, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28 in the timer interrupt process in which the instruction number is transmitted. The instruction number may be displayed on the acquired number display 28 before the sub-control unit 200 receives the "instruction number" command. Specifically, in the timer interrupt process, after executing the LED lighting control including the acquired number display 28 and the like, the control for transmitting the command including the instruction number and the like to the sub control means 200 is executed. May be good.

In the example shown in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), after the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display device 28 by the main control means 100, the push order is notified to the image display device 70 by the sub control means 200. As a result, for example, even if the content of the instruction number sent from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 100 is different from the original instruction number for some reason and the wrong pressing order is notified, the game is played. By operating the stop switch based on the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28, the person can obtain an advantageous game result and does not suffer any disadvantage.

Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 23 (c), the main control means 100 transmits the "winning / replay winning number" command and the "feature winning number" command to the sub control means 200 following the "instruction number" command. .. As a result, when the sub-control means 200 receives the "feature winning number" command, the sub-control means 200 displays the pressing order based on the received instruction number on the image display device 70. On the other hand, the main control means 100 displays the instruction number on the acquired number display device 28 after the push order is displayed on the image display device 70 by the sub control means 200. For example, when it is determined that a predetermined time (time exceeding the time until the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70) has elapsed since the instruction number command is transmitted by the timer, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display device 28. indicate. Then, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and then the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display device 28 is hidden at the timing of the winning determination. .. As a method of displaying the instruction number on the number-of-number display 28 after the push order is displayed on the image display device 70, the number-of-number display 28 obtains the instruction number based on the timing when the reels rotate at a constant speed. It may be displayed.

Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 23D, the main control means 100 transmits the "winning / replay winning number" command and the "feature winning number" command to the sub control means 200 following the "instruction number" command. .. As a result, when the sub-control means 200 receives the "feature winning number" command, the sub-control means 200 displays the pressing order based on the received instruction number on the image display device 70. Further, the main control means 100 displays the instruction number on the image number display 28 almost at the same time as the push order is displayed on the image display device 70. For example, when it is determined that a predetermined time (time until the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70) has elapsed after the instruction number command is transmitted by the timer, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display device 28. .. Then, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and then the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display device 28 is hidden at the timing of the winning determination. ..

In the examples shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d), the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 was turned off at the timing of the winning determination, but the third stop operation was accepted or all reels were stopped. It may be turned off at the timing of time. Further, when the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, if the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) described later has not elapsed when the start switch 36 is operated, immediately after the operation of the start switch 36 The instruction number may not be displayed, and the instruction number may be displayed after the minimum game time has elapsed (after the first game time of the next time is set). By doing so, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of not being able to operate the stop switch even though the instruction number is displayed.

Further, when the push order flag described above is provided, the information regarding the on / off state of the push order flag also needs to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the effect group number and the winning combination number. This is because when the image display device 70 performs a navigation effect in the process of operating the start switch 36, it is necessary to determine the on / off state of the push order flag at that time.

(Explanation of external signal transmission means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the external signal transmitting means 190 described above via the external centralized terminal board 84 by a timer interrupt process (described later) executed in a predetermined cycle (2.235 milliseconds) in the main control means 100. A medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, an RB signal, a BB signal, an RT signal, a security signal, and a door open signal are output to the outside. In the present embodiment, the RB signal is turned on when the BB01 wins, and the RB signal is turned off when the BB game is completed (level output). Further, when the AT game is started, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the RT signal are turned on, but the RB signal is turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) (pulse output). On the other hand, the BB signal and the RT signal are turned off when the AT game ends (level output).

Here, the pulse output of the RB signal due to the start of the AT game is that the AT lottery is won in the state where there is no AT stock (game state 0), the game shifts to the precursory game (game state 1), and the AT preparation (game state 1) is performed. It is output when the state 2) is changed to the AT game (game state 3) (so-called first hit). On the other hand, when the number of AT stocks is 1 or more during the AT game and the AT game is completed, the game shifts to the precursory game (game state 1) and the AT preparation (game state 2) to the AT game (game state 3). In the case (so-called continuous change), the RB signal is not output as a pulse. Also, if the BB01 is won during the AT game (game state 3 → 6), the BB game ends (game state 7 → 2), and the AT preparation leads to the AT game (game state 2 → 3). The RB signal is not output as a pulse.

On the other hand, the BB signal and the RT signal are turned on when the AT game is started and turned off when the AT game is finished, regardless of whether it is the first hit or the continuous chan. Further, when the BB01 is won during the AT game, as shown in FIG. 15, the game state shifts from 3 to 6, but the BB signal and the RT signal remain on, and when the BB01 wins a prize (game state). Turns off from 6 to 7). This is because if the BB signal and the RT signal are turned off when the BB01 is won, it may be known that the BB01 is won.

(Explanation of test signal transmission means)
The test signal transmitting means 195 outputs a test signal to the I / F boat 400 shown in FIG. The signal transmitted to the I / F board 400 is output from the output ports 7 and 8 provided on the main control board. As shown in FIG. 24A, the output port 7 outputs the RT state, the winning / replay winning number, and the winning combination winning number as winning number signals from the bits D0 to D7 in binary notation. More specifically, the most significant bit D7 and its lower bit D6 are used as identifiers indicating the contents of the signal output to the I / F board 400, and the least significant bits D0 to the sixth bit D5 are used to display the RT state. Three types of information, a winning / replay winning number and a winning combination number, are output to the I / F board 400.

Here, as shown in the signal content of each bit in FIG. 24A, when the bits D6 and D7 are both "0", the RT state is output from the bits D0 to D5. Here, when the RT state is non-RT, it is "0", when it is RT1, it is "1", when it is RT2, it is "2", when it is RT3, it is "3", and it is RT4. When it is, the value of "4" is output, and when it is RT5, the value of "5" is output as a binary numerical value. When the bit D6 is "1" and the bit D7 is "0", the value of the winning / replay winning number is output as a binary numerical value from the bits D0 to D5. Further, when the bit D6 is "0" and the bit D7 is "1", the winning prize number is output from the bits D0 to D5. Specifically, "0" is output when BB01 is not won, and "1" is output when BB01 is won.

The output port 8 outputs information regarding the type of the game currently being performed (operating) as an operation status signal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), bit D0 indicates a replay game, bit D3 indicates a BB game, bit D4 indicates an operating state of an RB game, and when the bit value is "1", it indicates an operating state. It indicates that the corresponding game is being played. For example, in the slot machine 10, there is a possibility that the re-game combination wins during the BB game, but if the re-game combination wins, the bits D0, D3, and D4 are all "1" in the next game.

In addition to the signal shown in FIG. 24, the signal to be output to the test device 500 is, for example, a signal including information on a stop operation mode in which an advantageous game result can be obtained (for example, a push position, a push order, etc.). May be good.

<Explanation of data storage area related to external signal and test signal>
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the information referred to when performing the output control of the external signal and the test signal described above, and the storage area (address) of the RWM in which the information is stored will be described. The RWM used in this embodiment can store 1 byte of data at each address. Further, all the values of the addresses shown in FIG. 25 are expressed in hexadecimal notation, and when the address is represented by a hexadecimal four-digit numerical value, the letter "H" given at the end is omitted. Further, in the 8-bit data stored at each address, the bit D0 indicates the least significant bit and the bit D7 indicates the most significant bit.

In FIG. 25, the value of the operating state flag is stored in the address F01C of the RWM. The operating state flag is information indicating the type of game to be executed, and an operating state signal for the test device 500 is generated based on this information. In the present embodiment, there are three types of games in which the operating state is output: re-game, BB game, and RB game. The operating state of the re-game is bit D0, and the operating state of the BB game is bit D3, RB. The operating state of the game corresponds to the bit D4. That is, when the re-game combination wins, the bit D0 becomes "1", and when the re-game ends, it becomes "1". Further, when the BB game wins, the bit D3 becomes "1", and when the end condition of the BB game is satisfied, it becomes "0". Further, when the BB game wins, the bit D4 becomes "1", and when either the RB game or the BB game satisfies the end condition, the bit D4 becomes "0". When the end condition of the RB game is satisfied, if the end condition of the BB game is not satisfied, the bit D4 is temporarily set to "0", but becomes "1" at the start of the next game.

The value of the winning number signal output time is stored in the address F030 of the RWM. The winning number signal output time is referred to when determining the timing at which the winning number signal output to the output port 7 shown in FIG. 24A is switched from the winning number of the winning combination to the winning / replay winning number. Specifically, "25" is stored when the winning number signal is output by the timer interrupt processing described later, and the stored value is subtracted by "1" each time the timer interrupt processing is performed. When the value becomes "12", the winning number signal output to the output port 7 is switched from the winning number of the winning combination to the winning / replay winning number. Then, when the stored value becomes "0", the value of the winning number signal output to the output port 7 becomes "0" indicating that no information is output.

The value of the symbol combination display flag is stored in the address F043 of the RWM. The symbol combination display flag is information indicating whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the winning line L when all reels are stopped is a replay combination or a symbol combination of BB01. Specifically, when a symbol combination corresponding to some replay combination is displayed, the value of bit D0 becomes "1". Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is displayed, the value of the bit D3 becomes "1". The above-mentioned operation state flag is generated based on the symbol combination display flag.

The winning / replay winning number (00H to 34H in hexadecimal notation) determined by the winning combination lottery is stored in the RWM address F048. The information stored in the address F048 is referred to in reel stop control, AT lottery, production group number generation, winning number signal generation, and the like. The effect group number (00H to 16H in hexadecimal notation) generated based on the above-mentioned winning / replay winning number is stored in the address F049 of the RWM. In addition, a winning number (00H to 01H in hexadecimal notation) is stored in the address F04A of the RWM. The effect group number and the accessory winning number are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 and are referred to when the effect lottery is performed.

At the address F0E2 of the RWM, the value of the external signal flag 3 (bit D2) indicating the operating state of the BB game and the first hit of the AT game, and the external signal flag 2 (bit D3) and the external signal indicating the operating state of the AT game. The value of flag 1 (bit D4) is stored. Here, the value of the bit D2 changes from "0" to "1" when the BB game starts, and changes from "1" to "0" when the BB game ends. Further, at the time of the first hit of the AT game, it becomes "1" for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). The values of bits D3 and D4 change from "0" to "1" as the AT game starts, and change from "1" to "0" when the AT game ends. As a result, among the external signals output to the output port 5 shown in FIG. 4B, the RB signal is generated based on the external signal flag 3 (when the external signal flag 3 is “0”, the RB signal is off. When the external signal flag 3 is "1", the RB signal is turned on), the BB signal is generated based on the external signal flag 2, and the RT signal is generated based on the external signal flag 1.

≪Explanation of sub-control means≫
<Hardware configuration of sub-control means and its surroundings>
Returning to FIG. 3, the sub control means 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and is composed of a sub control board 202 that controls an effect to be executed based on a control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and a sub. Based on the sub-control command transmitted from the control board 202, the image control board 204 for driving the effect means such as the image display device 70, the speakers 64L, 64R, and the effect lamp 72 is included.

<Functional block of sub-control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the effect or notification based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and generates the effect control means 210 for generating the sub-control command for executing the determined effect or notification. It is configured to include a control command receiving means 220 for receiving a control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and a sub control command transmitting / receiving means 230 for transmitting a sub control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204. Has been done.

(Explanation of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling the effect according to the game, and includes the effect lottery means 212 and the effect state control means 214. Here, the effect according to the game means the effect according to the set value, the RT state, the game state, the presence / absence of the freeze effect, the effect group number, the character winning number, and the like.

The effect control means 210 is based on the control command received from the main control means 100, the effect lottery means 212 for determining the effect according to the current effect state by lottery, and the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. It has an effect state control means 214 that controls the transition of the effect state. Here, the effect state controlled by the effect state control means 214 may be provided with the same effect state as the game state in the main control means 100, and the transition control similar to the transition diagram of the game state shown in FIG. 15 may be performed. .. Further, in this case, some gaming states (for example, gaming states 0 and 1) may be integrated.

(Explanation of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving means 220 receives a control command transmitted by serial communication from the main control means 100, converts the received control command into parallel data, and has a command buffer (for example, RWM) of the sub control means 200 in the order of receiving. Accumulates in a part of the storage area of. As a result, the effect control means 210 sequentially performs processing based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer.

(Explanation of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 transmits the sub-control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication at predetermined intervals (for example, 1 millisecond). Further, the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 receives a command transmitted from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 described later.

<Functional block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 and an image / sound output means 240, and is used for an image display device 70, speakers 64L, 64R, and an effect based on a sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. The lamp 72 is driven and controlled, and the effect determined by the effect control means 210 is executed.

(Explanation of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 receives the sub-control command transmitted by serial communication from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230, converts the received sub-control command into parallel data, and stores the received sub-control command in the sub-command buffer in the order of reception. I will do it. Further, the sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 is a command indicating whether or not the image control board 204 is operating normally, and a command indicating whether or not a command transmitted from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 can be normally received. Is transmitted to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230. As a result, the sub-control board 202 can detect the abnormality generated in the image board 204, and if the image board 204 fails to receive the sub-control command, the sub-control command can be retransmitted. ..

(Explanation of image / sound output means)
The image / sound output means 250 outputs the image signal and audio signal for effect generated by the image control board 204 to the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, from the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R, a normal operation signal indicating whether or not the normal operation is possible is output to the image control board 204 (or the sub control board 202). If the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image / audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

[Explanation of processing by control means]
<< Explanation of control processing in the main control means >>
First, the contents of the game progress main process executed by the main control means 100 and controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26. The game progress main process shown in FIG. 26 is executed after various check processes (including setting value change processes) executed after the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on, and the game progress main process is executed. The game can be controlled by repeatedly executing the game.

<Explanation of Game Progress Main Process> When the game progress main process is started, the main control means 100 performs the game start process (step S10). In this game start process, an operation state flag (see FIG. 25) is generated based on the symbol combination displayed as stopped in the previous game. Further, the "set value designation" command, the "operating state" command, the "RT state" command, the "gaming state" command, and the "precursor game number" command shown in FIG. 19 are transmitted to the sub-control means 200. .. Also, the instruction number stored in the RWM is cleared to "0".

Next, the main control means 100 performs a process (game medal management process) associated with the insertion of medals (step S12). As this process, for example, a process of updating the display of the credit number display 27, a process of subtracting the number of credits, a process of determining fraudulent activity related to medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32, a process of counting the number of bets, and the like are executed. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals matches the predetermined number and the start switch 36 can be operated, and the start switch 36 is operated (step S14). .. Here, when it is determined that the operation has not been performed (NO), the process returns to the process of step S12.

Further, when it is determined in the determination process of step S14 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker 45 is turned off, the medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32 is invalidated, and the "reel rotation start acceptance" is received. The command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (step S16). Next, the main control means 100 performs a combination lottery process based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (step S18), and determines an instruction number, an AT lottery, etc. based on the current gaming state and the result of the combination lottery. Perform the game state processing to be performed (step S20). Then, an instruction display process for displaying the instruction number determined by the game state process on the acquired number display 28 (step S22) is performed, and the "instruction number" command and the "AT stock number" command to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 are executed. , Saved in the storage area used as the ring buffer (hereinafter, also referred to as “ring buffer area”) in the storage area of the RWM (step S24).

Next, the main control means 100 performs a mask process to generate an effect group number based on the winning / replay winning number determined by the winning combination lottery (step S26), and includes the effect group number generated thereby. The "effect group number" command is saved in the ring buffer area of the RWM (step S28). Further, the main control means 100 saves the "feature winning number" command including the winning combination number based on the winning combination process in step S18 in the ring buffer area of the RWM (step S30).

Next, the main control means 100 performs a reel rotation start preparation process (step S32) before starting the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and then performs a reel stop management process (step S34). In this reel stop management process, rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is started, and when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated, stop control is performed for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. Here, the reel stop control is performed based on the operation flag generated based on the winning / replay winning number and the winning combination winning number. This operation flag is associated with flag information indicating whether or not to be subject to attraction control for each symbol combination shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, and is a predetermined storage area of the RWM by the combination lottery process. It is saved in. Further, each time the stop switch is operated, the "reel stop acceptance" command and the "reel rotation stop" command corresponding to the operated stop switch are transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

Next, when all the reels are stopped, the main control means 100 performs a display determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 is matched (step S36), and the display determination is performed. Based on the processing result, the "display type" command and the "symbol combination display" command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L matches any of the winning combination symbols (see FIGS. 12 to 13), the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning winning combination is displayed. Store at a predetermined address of RWM.

Then, the hopper motor 46 (see FIG. 3) is driven to perform a payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the matching winning combinations (step S38). At this time, when the payout of medals is started, the "game medal payout start" command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and when the medal payout is completed, the "game medal payout end" command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

Next, the main control means 100 performs a game end check process (step S40), and performs transition control of the RT state and the game state based on the symbol combination displayed as stopped. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is stopped and displayed, the RB signal is turned on via the external centralized terminal board 84 (the value of the external signal flag 3 (bit D2) is changed from "0" to "1". do). Then, the "game end display" command is transmitted to the sub control means 200, and when the BB game is completed, the "BB end" command is also transmitted to the sub control means 200.

When one game is completed by the above processing, the main control means 100 returns to the game start processing in step S10 again to perform processing for the next game.

<Explanation of game start processing>
Next, the content of the game start process executed in step S10 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 27. When the game start process of step S10 is started, the main control means 100 first acquires the value of the symbol combination display flag stored in the address F043 of the RWM (step S100). Specifically, the value of the symbol combination display flag stored in the address F043 of the RWM is set in the A register of the CPU. The value of this symbol combination display flag is based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the previous game.

Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is stopped and displayed from the value set in the A register (step S102), and when it is determined that the stop is displayed (YES), the main control means 100 determines. The value (456) of the number of payouts, which is the end condition of the BB game, is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S104). Next, the main control means 100 performs an operation state flag generation process (step S106). If it is determined in the determination process of step S102 that the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 has not been stopped and displayed (NO), the process proceeds to step S106 without performing the process of step S104.

In the operation state flag generation process, first, the value (F01C) of the address in which the value of the operation state flag is stored is set in the HL register of the CPU. That is, the value of F0H is set in the H register and the value of 1CH is set in the L register. Next, the value set in the A register (value of the symbol combination display flag) by the process of step S102 and the value stored in the address (F01C) set in the HL register (value of the operating state flag) are set. The OR operation is performed, and the operation result is set in the A register. As a result, the result of the previous game is reflected in the value of the operating state flag at the end of the previous game.

Next, the value of the A register is also set in the C register, and the current value of the A register is left in the C register. Then, the value of the A register and the mask data (00001000B) in which the value of the bit D3 corresponding to the BB in the operation state flag is set to "1" are ANDed, and the calculation result is set in the A register. As a result, the values of the bits other than the bit corresponding to the BB (bit D3 of the operating state flag) among the values of the A register are reset. Then, the value of each bit in the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side, and the least significant bit is set to "0". That is, the value of the bit corresponding to BB (“0” or “1”) is moved to the bit corresponding to RB (bit D4 of the operating state flag).

Next, the main control means 100 performs a process of updating to the value of the operating state flag of this game (step S108). Specifically, the value of the A register and the value of the C register are OR-operated, and the operation result is set in the A register. By this process, the process of reflecting the value of the bit D3 of the operating state flag at the end of the previous game to the bit D4 is completed.

Then, the main control means 100 saves the updated value of the operating state flag in the address F01C of the RWM (step S110). Specifically, the value set in the A register in step S108 is stored in the RWM address indicated by the value (F01C) set in the HL register in step S106. As a result, the value of the operating state flag at the end of the previous game is replaced with the value of the operating state flag of the current game.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RB game is a game to be started (step S112). In this process, the result of the previous game is reflected in the value set in the A register (the operating state flag value of the current game) and the value set in the C register (the operating state flag value at the end of the previous game). XOR operation is performed with the calculated value), and the operation result is set in the A register. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the zero flag in the F register is "1" (the result of the XOR operation is "0"). If the value of the zero flag is "0" (that is, the values of the A register and the C register do not match), the judgment result is YES (the game in which the RB game is started), and the value of the zero flag is "1" (that is, the A register). If the values of the C registers match), the determination result is NO (a game in which the RB game is not started (including the case where the RB game has already been started)).

When the determination result in step S112 becomes YES, the main control means 100 stores the value of the number of games, which is the end condition of the RB game, and the value of the number of winnings of the winning combination in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. (Step S114), the game start process is terminated. Here, in the present embodiment, the values of the number of games played and the number of times the winning combination is won are both "2". When the determination result in step S110 is NO, the game start process is terminated without performing the process in step S112.

Next, it is determined that the start of the RB game can be determined by the process of step S112, (1) when the BB combination wins, (2) when the RB end condition is not satisfied during the BB game, and (3). ) The processing when the RB end condition is satisfied during the BB game will be described in detail below as an example.

(1) Processing when the BB combination wins In the game in which the BB combination wins (the game in which the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed), the value of the symbol combination display flag is first set in the A register by the processing of step S100. NS. Here, since the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the value of the bit D3 is "1". therefore,
A register value: 00001000B

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are OR-operated. Here, since there is a game in which the BB combination has won a prize, the value of the operation state flag is at least the value of the bit D3 corresponding to the BB and the value of the bit D4 corresponding to the RB is "0". Further, even if the BB combination is won in the re-game (more specifically, by the game end check process (step S252 in FIG. 31) described later), the operation state flag bit D0. The value of is set to "0". therefore,
A register value: 00000001B Operating status flag value: 00000000B
Result of OR operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
A register value: 00001000B
C register value: 00001000B

Then, the value of the A register and the mask data 00001000B are ANDed.
A register value: 00001000B
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit in the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side, and OR operation is performed with the value in the C register.
A register value: 00010000B
C register value: 00001000B
Result of OR operation: 00011000B (value of A register)

Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XOR-operated by the processing of step S112, the zero flag becomes "0" because they do not match. As a result, when the BB combination wins, it is determined that the RB game has started.

(2) Processing when the end condition of RB is not satisfied during the BB game Next, when the end condition of the RB game is not satisfied during the BB game, the process of step S100 is performed as in the case where the BB combination wins. First, the value of the symbol combination display flag is set in the A register. Here, since the BB game is in progress, the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, so that the value of bit D3 is at least "0". therefore,
A register value: 0000000XB (X is 1 or 0)

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are OR-operated. Here, since the BB game is in progress, the value of the operating state flag is 00011000B as described above. therefore,
A register value: 0000000XB
Operation status flag value: 00011000B
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
A register value: 0001100XB
C register value: 0001100XB

Values other than bit D3 of the A register (bit corresponding to BB of the operating state flag) are masked. That is, the value of the A register and the mask data 00001000B are ANDed.
A register value: 0001100XB
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit in the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side, and OR operation is performed with the value in the C register.
A register value: 00010000B C register value: 0001100XB
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XOR-operated by the process of step S112, the zero flag becomes "1" because they match. As a result, it is not determined that the RB game has started in the game in which the end condition of the RB game is not satisfied during the BB game.

(3) Processing when the RB end condition is satisfied during the BB game Next, when the RB game end condition is satisfied during the BB game, first, by the processing of step S100, as in the case where the BB combination wins a prize. , The value of the symbol combination display flag is set in the A register. Here, since the BB game is in progress, the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, so that the value of bit D3 is at least "0".
A register value: 0000000XB (X is 1 or 0)

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are OR-operated. Here, since the BB game is in progress, the value of the operating state flag is 00011000B as described above, but when the end condition of the RB game is satisfied, before this processing is performed (more details will be described later). In the RB operation management process (step S300 in FIG. 33), the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is set to "0". therefore,
A register value: 0000000XB
Operation status flag value: 00001000B
Result of OR operation: 0000100XB (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
A register value: 0000100XB
C register value: 0000100XB

Then, the value of the A register and the mask data 00001000B are ANDed.
A register value: 0000100XB
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit in the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side, and OR operation is performed with the value in the C register.
A register value: 00010000B
C register value: 0000100XB
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XOR-operated by the processing of step S112, the zero flag becomes "0" because they do not match. As a result, when the end condition of the RB game is satisfied during the BB game, the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is set to "0" by the RB operation management process, but the value of the bit D4 is changed at the start of the next game. It is set to "1" and the RB game is activated again.

<Explanation of game state processing>
Next, the content of the game state process executed in step S20 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 28 and 29. In addition, in FIGS. 28 and 29, what is simply described as "winning number" means a winning / replay winning number. When the main control means 100 starts the game state process in step S20, it first determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 2 (step S120).

(Processing in game state 2)
When the main control means 100 determines in the determination process of step S120 that the current gaming state is the gaming state 2 (YES), the winning combination determined by the winning combination lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. 26. The instruction number is determined according to the re-game winning number. However, when the current RT state is non-RT, the instruction number is not determined.

That is, when the determination result in step S120 is YES, the main control means 100 has any of 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, and 43 as the winning / replay winning number determined by the winning combination lottery process. It is determined whether or not there is (step S122). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B1, C1, D1 or the winning-A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S122 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "1" (forward push) (step S124), and the gaming state of FIG. 28. End the process.

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is neither 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, or 43 (NO) in the judgment process of step S122, the next prize is won. -It is determined whether or not the re-game winning number is 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 (step S126). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B2, C2 or the winning-A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S126 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "2" (scissors pressing) (step S128), and the gaming state of FIG. 28. End the process.

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is none of 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 (NO) in the determination process of step S126, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether or not the game winning number is 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, or 45 (step S130). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B3, C3, D2 or the winning-A3, B3, C3, E3 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S130 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "3" (middle forward push) (step S132), and the game of FIG. 28. End the state processing.

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, or 45 (NO) in the judgment process of step S130, the next prize is won. -It is determined whether or not the re-game winning number is 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 (step S134). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B4, C4 or the winning-A4, B4, C4, E4 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S134 becomes YES, the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "4" (middle reverse push) (step S136), and the game of FIG. 28. End the state processing.

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 (NO) in the determination process of step S134, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether or not the game winning number is 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, or 47 (step S138). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B5, C5 or the winning-A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S138 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "5" (pushing reverse scissors) (step S140), and the game of FIG. 28. End the state processing.

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, or 47 (NO) in the judgment process of step S138, the winning / replaying is performed next. It is determined whether or not the game winning number is 14, 29, 35, 41, or 48 (step S142). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-D3 or the winning-A6, B6, C6, and E6 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S142 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "6" (reverse push) (step S144), and the gaming state of FIG. 28. End the process. When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 14, 29, 35, 41, or 48 (NO) in the determination process of step S142, the game shown in FIG. 28 is used as it is. End the state processing.

If the main control means 100 determines in the determination process of step S120 that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 2 (NO), then it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 3 (step). S146). Here, when the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 3 (NO), it further determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S148).

(Processing in game state 0)
When the main control means 100 determines in the determination process of step S148 that the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (normal time) (YES), the AT lottery process is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. conduct. First, in the main control means 100, the winning / replay winning numbers determined by the winning combination lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. 26 are 15 (replay-E), 16 (replay-F), and 49 (winning). -F) or 50 (winning-G) is determined (step S150). If a winning number other than these winning / re-game winning numbers is determined, the determination result in step S150 becomes NO, and the game state processing of FIG. 28 ends.

On the other hand, when any of the above-mentioned winning / replay winning numbers is determined, the determination result in step S150 becomes YES, and the current mode (mode 0 or 1) of the lottery table shown in FIG. 16 is set. AT lottery is performed with a probability corresponding to (step S152). Then, it is determined by AT lottery whether or not the mode 2 has been won (step S154), and when the mode 2 is won, the determination result is YES, and the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is determined. "1" is added to the value (step S156). Next, the main control means 100 determines the number of precursor games (the number of games staying in the game state 1) by lottery (step S158), and ends the game state process of FIG. 28. When mode 0 or 1 is won by the AT lottery in step S162, the determination result in step S154 becomes NO, and the game state processing of FIG. 28 is immediately terminated.

(Processing in game state 5)
When the main control means 100 determines in the determination process of step S148 that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 0 (NO), it next determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 5. (Step S160). When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is the gaming state 5 (BB) (YES), the AT lottery is performed regardless of the value of the winning / re-gaming winning number (step S162). For this AT lottery, the lottery table shown in FIG. 16 may be used, or a lottery having a higher winning probability than the AT lottery performed when the game state is 0 may be performed. Further, when the re-game-I is won by the winning combination lottery process, the number of AT stocks may be added by "1" without performing the AT lottery.

When the AT lottery is performed in step S162, the main control means 100 then determines whether or not the mode 2 has been won by the AT lottery (step S164). Then, when the mode 2 is won, the determination result becomes YES, and "1" is added to the value of the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S166), and the game state processing of FIG. 28 is performed. To finish. On the other hand, when the mode 0 or 1 is won by the AT lottery, the determination result in step S164 becomes NO, and the game state processing of FIG. 28 is immediately terminated.

(Processing in game state 7)
When the main control means 100 determines in the determination process of step S160 that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 5 (NO), it next determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 7. (Step S168). When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is the gaming state 7 (additional specialization) (YES), the value of the winning / re-gaming winning number is "23" (re-gaming-I winning). It is determined whether or not there is (step S170). If the value of the winning / replay winning number is "23", the judgment result is YES, and the process proceeds to step S176 described later, and "1" is added to the value of the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. to add. That is, when the re-game-I is won in the game state 7, the number of AT stocks is added by "1" regardless of the symbol combination displayed when all reels are stopped without performing the AT lottery. NS. Then, the game state processing shown in FIG. 28 is terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the winning / replay winning number is not "23", the judgment result of step S170 becomes NO, and the AT lottery is performed (step S172). The AT lottery may use the lottery table shown in FIG. 16, or a lottery having a higher winning probability than the AT lottery performed in the game state 0 and the game state 5 may be performed.

Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the mode 2 is won by the AT lottery in step S172 (step S174). In this AT lottery, when the mode 2 is won, the judgment result becomes YES, and "1" is added to the value of the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S176), and FIG. 28 shows. End the game state processing. On the other hand, when the mode 0 or the mode 1 is won by the AT lottery, the determination result in step S174 becomes NO, and the game state processing of FIG. 28 ends as it is.

(In the case of game states 1, 4, 6)
When the game state is 1, 4 or 6 in the judgment process of step S168, the judgment result becomes NO, and the game state process of FIG. 28 ends as it is. Therefore, when the gaming state is 1, 4 or 6, the gaming state processing of FIG. 28 is terminated without performing any processing.

(Processing in game state 3)
In the judgment process of step S146, if the game state is 3, the judgment result becomes YES, the process proceeds to the process of FIG. 29, and the decision is made by the combination lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. 26 as in the game state 2. The instruction number is determined according to the winning / replay winning number. However, if the current RT state is non-RT and any of the winning E1 to E6 is won, the instruction number does not have to be determined.

That is, first, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning / replay winning number determined by the winning combination lottery process is any of 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, and 43 (step). S180). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B1, C1, D1 or the winning-A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S180 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "1" (forward push) (step S182).

On the other hand, when the main control means 100 determines in the determination process of step S180 that the winning / replay winning number is none of 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, or 43 (NO). Next, determines whether or not the winning / replay winning number is 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 (step S184). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B2, C2 or the winning-A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S184 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "2" (scissors pressing) (step S186).

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 in the judgment process of step S184, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether or not the game winning number is 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, or 45 (step S188). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B3, C3, D2 or the winning-A3, B3, C3, E3 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S188 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "3" (middle forward push) (step S190).

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, or 45 (NO) in the judgment process of step S188, the next prize is won. -It is determined whether or not the re-game winning number is 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 (step S192). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B4, C4 or the winning-A4, B4, C4, E4 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S192 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "4" (middle reverse push) (step S194).

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 (NO) in the judgment process of step S192, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether or not the game winning number is 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, or 47 (step S196). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-B5, C5 or the winning-A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S196 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "5" (reverse scissors pressing) (step S198).

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, or 47 (NO) in the judgment process of step S196, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether or not the game winning number is 14, 29, 35, 41, or 48 (step S200). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replay-D3 or the winning-A6, B6, C6, and E6 is determined to be the winning combination. If any of these combinations is won, the determination result in step S200 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "6" (reverse push) (step S202).

Either the instruction number is determined by the above processing (steps S182, S186, S190, S194, S198, S202), or the winning / replay winning number is 14, 29, 35, 41, or 48 in the judgment processing of step S200. When the main control means 100 determines that the result is not (NO), the main control means 100 then determines whether or not the winning / replay winning number is any of 24 to 29 (step S204). ). When the winning / replay winning number is any of 24 to 29, the determination result is YES, and the push order hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not to play the push order hit game by lottery (step S206).

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the push order guess lottery has been won (step S208), and if the decision result is YES, the determination result is YES, and the instruction number for the push order guess game is determined. .. First, it is determined whether or not the winning / replay number is 24 or 25 (step S210), and if the winning / replay number is 24 or 25, the determination result is YES and the instruction number is 7. Update to (step S212). Further, in the judgment process of step S210, if the winning / re-game number is not 24 or 25, the judgment result becomes NO, and then it is determined whether or not the winning / re-game number is 26 or 27 (step). S214). If the winning / replay number is 26 or 27, the determination result is YES, and the instruction number is updated to 8 (step S216). Further, in the judgment process of step S214, if the winning / re-game number is not 26 or 27, the judgment result becomes NO, and then it is determined whether or not the winning / re-game number is 28 or 29 (step). S218). If the winning / replay number is 28 or 29, the determination result is YES, and the instruction number is updated to 9 (step S220).

If the winning / replay number is neither 24 to 29 in the judgment process of step S204, or if the push order lottery is not won in the judgment process of step S208, the winning / replay number is determined in step S218. If is neither 28 nor 29, or if the instruction number is updated by the process of steps S212, S216, S220, then the main control means 100 has a winning / replay winning number of any of 17 to 22. It is determined whether or not it is (step S222). When the winning / replay winning number is any of 17 to 22, the judgment result is YES, and the AT lottery is performed (step S224).

In this way, the AT lottery (addition of AT stock) during the AT game is used as a winning role only in a specific RT state. That is, by setting only the winning numbers 17 to 22 that are won only by RT3, if the player operates the stop switch according to the navigation effect during the AT game, RT3 can be maintained and the opportunity of AT lottery can be continued. .. On the other hand, if the player does not follow the navigation effect, the RT state may fall, and in that case, the opportunity of the AT lottery cannot be received. Therefore, if the player does not follow the navigation effect, the AT lottery is performed using the lottery table that is more disadvantageous than the lottery table used at RT3 when the RT state falls (when the RT state falls). Instead of doing so), the player can be directed to operate the stop switch according to the navigation effect.

The AT lottery may use the lottery table shown in FIG. 16, or a lottery with a winning probability different from the AT lottery performed in the game states 0, 5, and 7 may be performed. When the AT lottery is performed in step S224, the main control means 100 then determines whether or not the mode 2 has been won by the AT lottery (step S226). Then, when the mode 2 is won, the determination result becomes YES, and "1" is added to the value of the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S228), and the game state processing of FIG. 29 is performed. To finish.

On the other hand, when the winning / replay winning number is neither 17 to 22 in the judgment process of step S222, or when mode 0 or mode 1 is won by AT lottery in the judgment process of step S226. Ends the game state processing of FIG. 29 as it is.

When the winning / re-game number is determined to be 12 (re-game-D1) in the processes of steps S122 to S144 of FIG. 28 and steps S180 to S202 of FIG. 29, the instruction number is determined to be 1 (forward push). However, the instruction number 2 (scissors push) may be determined, or the instruction number may be determined to be 1 or 2 by lottery. Similarly, for the winning / re-game number 13 (re-game-D2), the instruction number 4 (reverse middle push) may be determined, or whether the instruction number should be 3 or 4 is determined by lottery. May be good. Further, for the winning / replay number 6 (replay-B5) and 11 (replay-C5), the instruction number 6 (reverse push) may be determined, or the winning / replay number 14 (replay-) may be determined. Regarding D3), the instruction number 5 (reverse scissors push) may be determined, and further, whether the instruction number should be 5 or 6 may be determined by lottery.

Further, if the game states are 3, 5, and 7, an AT lottery may be performed, but the AT lottery in these game states is not performed in the game state processing of FIGS. 28 and 29 (that is, the operation of the start switch 36). Instead of the AT lottery, the AT lottery may be performed after all reels are stopped (for example, in the game state transition processing of FIGS. 37 and 38 described later).

<Explanation of reel rotation start preparation process>
Next, the contents of the reel rotation start preparation process executed in step S32 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) set by the reel rotation start preparation process executed in the previous game has elapsed (step S240). If the minimum game time has not elapsed, the determination result is NO, and the player is in a standby state until the minimum game time has elapsed.

Then, when the minimum game time elapses, the determination result in step S240 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 stores the value of the minimum game time in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S242). Here, the value saved in the RWM in the process of step S242 is "1836", and this value is decremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt process described later is performed. As described above, since the timer interrupt process of the present embodiment is executed every 2.235 milliseconds, the minimum game time is 1836 × 2.235 × 10 ^-3 = 4.1346 seconds. Next, the main control means 100 saves the initial value (decimal notation "25") of the winning number signal output time at the address F030 of the RWM (step S244), and ends the reel rotation start preparation process of FIG. ..

As a result, in the next timer interrupt process, the output of the winning number signal indicating the accessory winning number is started to the output port 7, and in the timer interrupt process, the value stored in the RWM address F030 is started. Is subtracted by "1". Then, the value of the address F030 is decremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt processing is performed, and during that time, the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory is continuously output. Then, when the value stored in the address F030 becomes "12", the signal is switched to the winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number, and thereafter, until the value stored in the address F030 becomes "0", the winning / replaying is performed. The winning number signal indicating the game winning number continues to be output.

<Explanation of game end check process>
Next, the contents of the game end check process executed in step S40 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 31 to 38. First, the main control means 100 clears the value of the winning / replay winning number stored in the RWM address F048 to "0" (step S250). Next, among the values of the operation state flags stored in the address F01C of the RWM, the value of the bit D0 is set to "0" (step S252), and the BB operation management for determining whether or not the BB game is completed is performed. Processing is performed (step S254).

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RB game is in progress (step S256). That is, if the value of the bit D4 is "1" among the values of the operating state flags stored in the address F01C of the RWM, the determination result is YES (during the RB game), and the value of the bit D4 is "0". If so, the judgment result is NO (not during RB game). If the determination result in step S256 is YES, an RB operation management process for determining whether or not the RB game has ended is performed (step S258). When the determination result in step S256 becomes NO, or when the process of step S258 is performed, the main control means 100 then performs an RT transition process for controlling the transition of the RT state according to the game result (step S260). ). Next, a game state transition process for controlling the transition of the game state is performed (step S262), and the game end check process of FIG. 31 is completed.

<Explanation of BB operation management process>
Next, the content of the BB operation management process executed in step S254 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 32. First, the main control means 100 checks the value of the bit D3 of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM. Specifically, the value of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM is set in the A register, and the value of each bit is shifted to the lower digit side by one digit. The most significant bit after the shift is set to "0".

For example, during the BB game and the RB game, the value set in the A register value is
A register value: 0001100XB
And if this value is shifted by one digit to the lower digit side,
A register value: 0001100B
Will be.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the BB game is in progress (step S272). Specifically, in the process of step S270, the value of the zero flag when the value of the operating state flag set in the A register is shifted by one digit to the lower digit side is checked. If the value of the zero flag is "0" (that is, the value of the A register is not "0000000000B"), the judgment result is YES (during BB game), and the value of the zero flag is "1" (that is, the A register). If the value of is "00000000000B"), the determination result is NO (not during the BB game). If the determination result in step S272 is NO, the BB operation management process of FIG. 32 is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step S272 becomes YES, the main control means 100 acquires the number of medals that can be acquired during the BB game from the RWM (step S272). Specifically, the number of sheets that can be acquired during the BB game stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is read out and set in the A register. Here, the value of the number of sheets that can be acquired during the BB game stored in the RWM is subtracted by the number of payouts each time the winning combination wins during the BB game.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the end condition of the BB game is satisfied (step S276). Specifically, if the value of the A register is "0000000000B" (the value of the zero flag is "1"), the determination result is YES (the end condition of the BB game is satisfied). If the determination result in step S276 is YES, the value of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM is cleared to "0" (step S278), and the BB operation management process of FIG. 32 is terminated. Specifically, when the determination result in step S276 is YES, the value of the A register is "0000000000B", and the value is stored in the address F01C of the RWM. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S272 is NO, the BB operation management process of FIG. 32 is immediately terminated.

The determination process in step S272 may be determined based on the value of the bit D3 of the operating state flag without performing the process in step S270. In this case, if the value of the bit D3 is "1", it can be determined that the BB game is in progress.

<Explanation of RB operation management process>
Next, the content of the RB operation management process executed in step S258 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 33. First, the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the number of games during RB operation stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S290). The initial value (“2”) of the number of games during RB operation is saved by the process of step S114 in FIG. 27 (game start process). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the number of games during RB operation has become "0" (step S292). If the value of the number of games during RB operation is not "0", the judgment result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out in this game is "0". Determine (step S294).

If the number of medals to be paid out is "0" in the determination process of step S294, the determination result is YES, and the RB operation management process of FIG. 33 is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of medals to be paid out is not "0", the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 is "1" from the value of the number of winnings at the time of RB operation stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Is subtracted (step S296). In this way, when medals are paid out in this game, the value of the number of winnings is subtracted as if the medals were won.

The initial value (“2”) of the number of winnings during RB operation is saved by the process of step S114 in FIG. 27 (game start process). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the end condition of the RB game is satisfied (step S298). Specifically, if the value of the number of winnings is "0", the judgment result is YES (the end condition of the RB game is satisfied), and if the value of the number of winnings is not "0", NO (RB game). The end condition of is not satisfied).

If the determination result in step S298 becomes NO, the main control means 100 ends the RB operation management process of FIG. 33 as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S298 is YES, the value of bit D4 among the values of the operating state flags stored in the address F01C of the RWM is updated (cleared) to "0" (step). S300). If the determination result in step S292 is YES (the number of games played during RB operation is "0"), the process directly proceeds to step S300.

Next, the main control means 100 sets the value of the waiting time after the end of the RB game (step S302). Specifically, "5" (= 0000000000000011B) is set in the BC register as the value of the standby time. Then, a 2-byte time wait process is executed (step S304), the wait time set in step S302 (5 × 2.235 ms = 11.175 ms) is timed, and then the RB operation management process of FIG. 33 is performed. To finish. As a result, the state in which the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag is set to "0" by the processing of step S300 is maintained for at least 11.175 milliseconds.

<Explanation of 2-byte processing>
Next, the content of the 2-byte time waiting process executed in step S304 of FIG. 33 (RB operation management process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 34. This 2-byte time wait process is a process for waiting for a time based on the 2-byte value set in the BC register.

First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the waiting time based on the 2-byte value set in the BC register has elapsed (step S310). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the BC register is "0" (= 000000000000000000B). Next, the main control means 100 performs an interrupt wait process (step S312), waits until the timer interrupt process described later is performed, and when the timer interrupt process described later is performed, the value of the BC register is set to "1". Subtract (step S314). Hereinafter, when the process of steps S310 to S314 is repeated and the interrupt time (11.175 milliseconds) elapses, the determination result of step S310 becomes NO, and the 2-byte time waiting process of FIG. 34 ends.

<Explanation of interrupt wait processing>
Next, the contents of the interrupt waiting process executed in step S312 of FIG. 34 (2-byte time wait process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 35. First, the main control means 100 acquires the value of the interrupt counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S320). Here, the value of the interrupt counter stored in the RWM is a 2-byte value (0000H to FFFFH), and "1" is added each time the timer interrupt processing is performed (step S606 of the interrupt processing described later). When the value of the counter becomes FFFFH, it becomes 0000H in the next timer interrupt processing. Then, in the process of step S320, the value of the interrupt counter is read from the RWM, and the value of the lower 1 byte is set in the A register.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter has changed (that is, whether or not the timer interrupt processing has been performed) (step S322). Specifically, the value of the interrupt counter stored in the RWM is subtracted from the value set in the A register, and if it is "0" (the value of the zero flag is "1"), the judgment result is NO (no change). If it does not become "0", the judgment result is YES. Then, the process of step S322 is repeated until the determination result becomes YES, and when the determination result becomes YES, the interrupt waiting process of FIG. 35 ends.

<Explanation of RT migration process>
Next, the content of the RT transition process executed in step S260 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 36. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current RT state is non-RT (step S330).

(Processing in non-RT)
In the determination process of step S330, if the current RT state is non-RT, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 displays whether or not any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed when all reels are stopped. (Step S332). When any of the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S332 becomes YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S334), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends. On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S332 becomes NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning combination number is "1". Is determined (step S354). Then, when the winning prize number is not "1", the determination result in step S354 becomes NO, and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends.

On the other hand, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the determination result of step S354 becomes YES, and then the main control means 100 displays the symbol combination of BB01 when all the reels are stopped. It is determined whether or not it is (step S356). Then, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S356 becomes NO, the RT state is updated to RT4 (step S358), and when the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the step. The determination result of S356 becomes YES, and the RT state is updated to RT5 (step S360). Then, when the RT state is updated to RT4 or RT5, the value of the winning combination number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is cleared to "0" (step S362). The RT migration process of FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing in RT1)
In the determination process of step S330, when the RT state is not non-RT, the determination result becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RT state is RT1 (step S336). Then, when the current RT state is RT1, the determination result becomes YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the replay 05 is displayed when all the reels are stopped (step S338). .. When the symbol combination of the replay game 05 is displayed, the determination result in step S338 becomes YES, the RT state is updated to RT2 (step S340), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of the re-game 05 is not displayed, the judgment result of step S338 becomes NO, the main control means 100 shifts to step S354, and the winning combination number is "1". Judge whether or not it is. Then, when the winning prize number is not "1", the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated.

On the other hand, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the determination process of step S356 is performed, and if the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360, the RT state is updated to RT5, and the value of the winning combination number stored in the RWM address F04A in step S362 is set to "0". After clearing to, the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing in RT2)
In the determination process of step S336, if the RT state is not RT1, the determination result becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RT state is RT2 (step S342). Then, when the current RT state is RT2, the determination result becomes YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the replay 06 is displayed when all the reels are stopped (step S344). .. When the symbol combination of the re-game 06 is displayed, the determination result in step S344 becomes YES, the RT state is updated to RT3 (step S346), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of the re-game 06 is not displayed, the determination result of step S344 becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines the re-game 03 or 04 when all the reels are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is displayed (step S348).

If the symbol combination of the replay 03 or 04 is displayed in the determination process of step S348, the determination result becomes YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S352), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends. On the other hand, if neither of the symbol combinations of the replay 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result is NO, and then it is determined whether or not any of the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed. (Step S350). When any of the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 becomes YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S352), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends.

On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 becomes NO, the main control means 100 shifts to step S354, and the winning combination number is "1". It is judged whether or not it is. Then, when the winning prize number is not "1", the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the judgment process of step S356 is performed, and if the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360, the RT state is updated to RT5, and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends.

(Processing in RT3)
In the determination process of step S342, if the RT state is not RT2, the determination result becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RT state is RT3 (step S364). Then, when the current RT state is RT3, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 shifts to step S348, and when all the reels are stopped, is the symbol combination of the replay 03 or 04 displayed? Judge whether or not. Then, when the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result becomes YES, the process proceeds to step S352, the RT state is updated to RT1, and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends.

On the other hand, if neither of the symbol combinations of the replay 03 or 04 is displayed, the judgment result of step S348 becomes NO, the process proceeds to step S350, and any of the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed. Determine if it is displayed. Then, when any of the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 becomes YES, the process proceeds to step S352, the RT state is updated to RT1, and then the RT transition in FIG. 36. End the process.

On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 becomes NO, the main control means 100 shifts to step S354, and the winning combination number is "1". It is judged whether or not it is. Then, when the winning prize number is not "1", the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the determination process of step S356 is performed, and if the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360, the RT state is updated to RT5, and the value of the winning combination number stored in the RWM address F04A in step S362 is set to "0". After clearing to, the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing in RT4)
In the determination process of step S364, when the RT state is not RT3, the determination result becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RT state is RT4 (step S366). Then, when the current RT state is RT4, the determination result becomes YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all the reels are stopped (step S368). Then, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S356 becomes NO, the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated, and when the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, step S356 is performed. The determination result becomes YES, and the RT state is updated to RT5 (step S370). Then, the value of the winning combination number stored in the RWM address F04A is cleared to "0" (step S372), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is completed.

(Processing in RT5)
In the judgment process of step S366, when the RT state is not RT4 (that is, when it is RT5), the judgment result is NO, and then the main control means 100 has 456 medals paid out during the BB game. It is determined whether or not the number of medals has been exceeded (step S374). When the number of medals exceeds 456, the determination result becomes YES, the RT state is updated to non-RT (step S376), and then the RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends. On the other hand, if the number of medals does not exceed 456, the determination result becomes NO, and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated as it is.

<Explanation of game state transition process>
Next, the contents of the game state transition process executed in step S262 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 37 and 38. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step 380).

(Processing in game state 0)
In the determination process of step S380, if the game state is 0, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning combination number is "1" (step S382). Then, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the determination result of step S382 becomes YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all the reels are stopped. Is determined (step S384). When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result in step S384 becomes YES, the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 5 (step S386), and then the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 ends. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S384 becomes NO, and after updating the game state to the game state 4 (step S388), the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is completed. do.

In the determination process of step S382, if the winning number of the accessory is not "0", the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 has the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM of "1" or more. It is determined whether or not it is (step S390). If the number of AT stocks is "0", the determination result becomes NO and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 ends. On the other hand, when the number of AT stocks is "1" or more, "1" is subtracted from the number of AT stocks stored in the RWM (step S392), and in step S158 of FIG. 28 (game state processing). The determined number of precursor games is stored in a predetermined storage area defined in the RWM as a precursor counter (step S394). Then, the gaming state is changed to the gaming state 1 (step S396), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is completed.

(Processing in game state 1)
In the determination process of step S380, if the gaming state is not 0, the determination result becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 1 (step 398). If the game state is 1, the determination result in step S398 is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning combination number is “1” (step S400). Then, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the determination result of step S400 becomes YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all the reels are stopped. Is determined (step S402).

When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result of step S402 becomes YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S404), and stores the game state in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the number of AT stocks (step S406), and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is completed. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S402 becomes NO, the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 6 (step S408), and then the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is completed. do.

Further, in the determination process of step S400, when the accessory winning number is not "1", the determination result becomes NO, and the main control means 100 is a precursor counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is subtracted from the value of (step S410). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor counter has become "0" (step S412), and if it has become "0", the game state is changed to the game state 2 (step S414), and the game of FIG. 37. End the state transition process. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor counter is not "0", the determination result in step S412 is NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated as it is.

(Processing in game state 2)
In the determination process of step S398, if the game state is not 1, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 2 (step 416). If the game state is 2, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is “1” (step S418). Then, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the determination result of step S418 becomes YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all the reels are stopped. Is determined (step S420).

When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result of step S420 becomes YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S422), and stores the game state in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the number of AT stocks (step S424), and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is completed. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S420 becomes NO, the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 6 (step S426), and then the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is completed. do.

Further, in the determination process of step S418, when the winning number of the accessory is not "1", the determination result becomes NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current RT state is RT3. Judgment (step S428). Here, if the current RT state is not RT3, the determination result is NO, the instruction number determined by the processing of steps S122 to S144 of FIG. 28 (game state processing), and the pressing of the stop switch operated by the player. It is determined whether or not the order matches (step S430). When the instruction number and the push order match, the determination result becomes YES, and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 ends as it is.

On the other hand, when the instruction number and the push order do not match, the determination result in step S430 becomes NO, the current gaming state is set to gaming state 3 (step S432), and the predetermined storage area of the RWM is set. After updating the stored AT counter value to "50" (step S434), the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated. In the determination process of step S428, if the current RT state is RT3, the determination result becomes YES, the process proceeds to step S432, the current gaming state is updated to the gaming state 3, and the AT counter is set in step S434. After updating the value to "50", the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated.

(Processing in game state 3)
In the determination process of step S416, if the gaming state is not 2, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 3 (step 440). If the game state is 3, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is “1” (step S442). Then, when the winning number of the accessory is "1", the determination result of step S442 becomes YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all the reels are stopped. Is determined (step S444).

When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result of step S444 becomes YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S446), and stores the gaming state in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the number of AT stocks (step S448), and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is completed. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S444 becomes NO, the game state is updated to the game state 6 (step S450), and then the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is completed. do.

Further, in the determination process of step S442, when the winning combination number is not "1", the determination result becomes NO, and the main control means 100 is performed in step S206 of FIG. 29 (game state processing). It is determined whether or not the push order winning lottery has been won (step S452). If the push order guess lottery has been won, the judgment result is YES, and the instruction number determined by the processes of steps S180 to S202 of FIG. 29 (game state processing) and the push order of the stop switch operated by the player. It is determined whether or not they match (step S454). When the instruction number and the pressing order match, the determination result becomes YES, and "1" is added to the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S456).

Next, the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the AT counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S458), and determines whether or not the value of the AT counter has become "0". (Step S460). If the value of the AT counter is not "0", the determination result is NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the AT counter is "0", the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 has the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM of "1" or more. Whether or not it is determined (step S462).

If the number of AT stocks is "1" or more, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S464). Further, the value of the precursor counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is updated to "1" (step S466). Then, after updating the gaming state to the gaming state 1 (step S468), the main control means 100 ends the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38. Further, in the determination process of step S462, if the number of AT stocks is "0", the determination result becomes NO, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 0 (step S470), and the gaming of FIG. 38. End the state transition process.

(Processing in game state 4)
In the determination process of step S440, if the gaming state is not 3, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 4 (step 472). If the game state 4 is set, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all the reels are stopped (step S474). Then, when the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result becomes YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 5 (step S476), and performs the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38. finish. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S474 becomes NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated as it is.

(Processing in game state 5)
In the determination process of step S472, if the gaming state is not 4, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 5 (step 478). If the game state is 5, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456 (step S480), and if not, the determination result. Becomes NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 ends as it is. On the other hand, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, the determination result becomes YES, and then the main control means 100 is the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Is determined to be "1" or more (step S482).

If the number of AT stocks is "1" or more, the determination result in step S482 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step). S484), the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 2 (step S486), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is completed. On the other hand, when the number of AT stocks is "0", the determination result in step S482 becomes NO, and after the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 0 (step S488), FIG. 38 Ends the game state transition process of.

(Processing in game state 6)
In the determination process of step S478, if the gaming state is not 5, the determination result becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 6 (step 490). If the game state is 6, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all the reels are stopped (step S492). When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result becomes YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S494), and is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the number of AT stocks (step S496), and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is completed. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is immediately terminated.

(Processing in game state 7)
In the determination process of step S490, if the gaming state is not 6, the determination result becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 7 (step 498). If the game state is not 7, the determination result becomes NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 ends as it is. On the other hand, when the game state is 7, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456 (step S500), and does not exceed it. If this is the case, the determination result becomes NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, the determination result in step S500 becomes YES, and then the main control means 100 is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is subtracted from the number of AT stocks (step S502), the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 2 (step S504), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is completed.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
As an important process for controlling the game in the main control means 100, in addition to the game progress main process shown in FIG. 26, there is a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle. This timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed at a cycle of about 2.235 milliseconds, and detection of an operation for each switch of the operation means 300 shown in FIG. 3, transmission of a control command to the sub-control means 200, and an external centralized terminal board. Output of external signal to 84, output of test signal to test device 500, generation and output of control signal for drive control of stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, update of random value and various counter values used as timer, etc. Is being processed. Hereinafter, the content of the timer interrupt processing described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 39.

When the interrupt request signal (generation cycle: about 2.235 milliseconds) is output from the timer counting means provided in the chip, the main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 39. First, the main control means 100 performs the initial processing of the timer interrupt processing to be executed from now on (step S600). For example, the data set in the CPU register is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process is not started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a power supply cutoff (power supply voltage has fallen below a predetermined value) is detected based on the power supply cutoff detection signal input to the input port (step S602). It is assumed that this power supply cutoff detection signal is output from the power supply monitoring circuit provided on the main control board. When the power cutoff is detected by the main control means 100, the determination result in step S602 becomes YES, and the power cutoff process performed at the time of power cutoff is performed (step S604). In this power off processing, the value of the power off processing flag indicating that the power off processing has been performed is set to "1", the checksum of the RWM is calculated, and the result is stored in the non-volatile memory. Further, after the value of each flag in the RWM is stored in the non-volatile memory together with the value of the register and the stack pointer of the CPU, access to the RWM is prohibited and the reset signal input from the outside is in a standby state.

On the other hand, if the power failure is not detected in the determination process of step S602, the determination result becomes NO, and the main control means 100 updates the values of the various control counters referred to when performing various controls. (For example, the value of the interrupt counter or the like is added) (step S606), and the timer measurement process for updating the count value of the timekeeping timer generally used for measuring a predetermined time is performed (step S608). In this timer measurement process, for example, values such as the minimum game time and the winning number signal output time stored in the RWM in steps S242 and S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process) are subtracted. Next, the main control means 100 reads various signals from the outside input to the input port, stores them at predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S610), and steps to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. A reel drive management process is executed for each of the motors 42L, 42C, and 42R (step S612).

Then, when the reel drive management process is performed for all the stepping motors (steps S614, YES), the main control means 100 internally displays display data of various indicators, control signals for each stepping motor 42L, 42C, 42R, and the like. Output from the output port of (step S616). Next, the main control means 100 transmits the control command saved first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer set in the RWM to the sub-control means 200 (step S618).

Next, the main control means 100 sets the value of the external signal output process (for example, the value of the external signal output flag) to output various signals to be output to the outside via the external centralized terminal board 84 to the output port 5 (see FIG. 4A). The process of outputting to the output port 5) is performed (step S620), and then the test signal or the like output process of outputting the test signal to be output to the test device 500 to the output ports 7 and 8 (see FIG. 24) is performed (step S622). Then, the value of the random number used for the winning combination lottery or the like is updated (step S624), and the value of the register stored in the predetermined address of the RWM and the state of various flags are restored by the initial processing of step S600. (Step S626), the timer interrupt process of FIG. 39 is terminated.

(Explanation of output processing such as test signal)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 40, the detailed contents of the test signal output processing executed in step S622 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 39 will be described.

First, the main control means 100 reads the value of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM and sets it in the A register as the output data of the operating state signal (step S630). Next, the value set in the A register in step S630 is output to the output port 8 (step S632). As a result, information based on the value of the operating state flag read from the RWM is output from the output port 8 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400 as an operating state signal.

In the present embodiment, the value (operating state flag) stored in one address is output as the operating state signal, but for example, the operating states of the re-game, the RB game, and the BB game are stored in different addresses. If so, each operating state may be read from those addresses, information corresponding to the operating state flag may be synthesized by arithmetic processing using a register, and then output to the output port 8.

Next, the main control means 100 reads the value of the winning number signal output time (see FIG. 25) from the address F030 of the RWM and sets it in the A register (step S634). As the initial value of this value, "25" is saved in the address F030 of the RWM by step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), but "25" is saved by the timer measurement process of step S608 of FIG. 39 (timer interrupt process). Since "1" is subtracted, the value is "24" when it is read from the RWM and set in the A register in step S634.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the output timing of the winning number signal has been reached (step S636). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value set in the A register in step S634 is "0" (zero flag = 1), and when it is "0" (zero flag = 1), the determination result is NO, and " When it is not "0" (zero flag = 0), the determination result is YES. If the determination result in step S636 is YES, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the output timing of the winning number signal including the winning number of the accessory has been reached (step S638). Specifically, an operation of subtracting 25/2 = 12.5 from the value set in the A register in step S634 is performed, and the operation result is larger than "0" (the value of the carry flag is not "1"). When it is determined, the determination result in step S638 is YES (output timing of the winning combination number), and if the calculation result is smaller than "0" (the value of the carry flag is "1"), the determination result is. NO (output timing of winning / replay winning number). That is, it is determined whether or not half of the time has passed from the initial value "24" (in the test signal output processing) of the winning number signal output time.

When the determination result in step S638 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the RWM address (F04A) in which the value of the winning combination number is stored in the HL register (step S640). Then, the value of the winning prize number is read from the address set in the HL register and set in the A register (step S642), and the identifier of the winning prize number is set in the bits D7 and D6 of the value of the A register (step). S644). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the value of the bit D7 is set to "1" and the value of the bit D6 is set to "0". Next, the main control means 100 outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7 (step S646), and ends the output processing such as the test signal of FIG. 40. As a result, the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory is output from the output port 7 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400.

If the determination result in step S638 is NO (not the output timing of the winning / winning number), the main control means 100 uses the RWM address (F048) in which the value of the winning / replay winning number is stored. It is set in the HL register (step S648). Then, the value of the winning / replay winning number is read from the address set in the HL register and set in the A register (step S650), and the winning / replay winning number identifier is set in the bits D7 and D6 of the value of the A register. Set (step S652). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the value of the bit D7 is set to "0" and the value of the bit D6 is set to "1". Next, the main control means 100 proceeds to step S646, outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7, and ends the test signal output processing of FIG. 40. As a result, the winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is output from the output port 7 to the test device 500 via the I / F board 400.

When the determination result of step S636 becomes NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S646, but in that case, since the value of the A register is "0", that value is output to the output port 7. ..

Next, the output timings of various test signals output by the test signal output processing of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 41. Note that FIG. 41 (a) shows a timing chart of the operating state signal, and FIG. 41 (b) shows a timing chart of the winning number signal.

In FIG. 41 (a), when BB01 wins a prize, the operation state flag is updated by the process of step S108 of FIG. 27 (game start process), and the operation state flag bit D3 stored in the RAM by the process of step S110. And the values of D4 are both updated to "1". As a result, "1" is output to the bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8 by the process of step S632 of FIG. 40 (test signal output processing). Then, when the end condition of the RB game is satisfied, the value of the bit D4 of the work state flag is set to "0" by the process of step S300 in FIG. 33 (RB operation management process), and the value is output by the process of step S632 of FIG. 40. “0” is output to bit D4 of port 8.

At this time, since the process of step S304 in FIG. 33 causes the standby state for the time of 5 interrupts, "0" is output to the bit D4 of the output port 8 for at least 11.175 milliseconds. Then, after the above-mentioned waiting time has elapsed, the value of the bit D4 of the work state flag is set to "1" by the process of step S108 of FIG. 27 (game start process) in the next game, and the process of step S632 of FIG. 40 is performed. Outputs "1" to bit D4 of the output port 8.

In this way, when the BB01 wins, "1" is output to the bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8, respectively, and when the end condition of the RB game is satisfied, "0" is once set to the bit D4 of the output port 8. Is output, but it becomes "1" again at the start of the next game, and thereafter, the signal output to the bit D4 of the output port 8 is "1" → "0" each time the end condition of the RB game is satisfied. ”→“ 1 ”.

Then, when the end condition of the BB game is satisfied, the values of all the bits of the operation state flag are cleared to "0" by the process of step S278 in FIG. 32 (BB operation management process). By the processing, "0" is output to bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8, respectively.

Next, in FIG. 41 (b), when the initial value “25” of the winning number signal output time is saved in the RAM address F030 by the process of step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), FIG. 40 The determination result in step S636 of (test signal output processing) is YES, and the output timing of the winning number signal is reached. Then, the determination result in step S638 becomes YES, and by the processing of steps S640 to S644, the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory is output to the bits D0 to D5 of the output port 7, and "0" is output to the bit D6. , "1" is output for bit D7, respectively.

This output state is maintained until the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "12", and when the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "12", the determination result of step S638 becomes NO, and then steps S648 to S648 to By the processing of S652, the winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is output to the bits D0 to D5 of the output port 7, and "1" is output to the bit D6 and "0" is output to the bit D7. Each is output. This output state is maintained until the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "0", and when the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "0", the determination result of step S636 becomes NO, and the processing of step S646 All "0" values are output for bits D0 to D7 of the output port 7.

In this way, the information of the operating state flag can be output (transmitted) to the test apparatus 500 each time the timer interrupt processing is performed. Then, when the test device 500 receives the signal, it becomes possible to determine whether or not the BB game and the RB game are correctly executed.

When, for example, a 2-byte time waiting process (FIG. 33, step S304) for several seconds is executed after the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag changes from "1" to "0", the player operates. You can feel that the operation of the switch is not accepted, that is, the processing related to the game is stopped (frozen). In the present embodiment, the time when the value of the bit D4 is "0" (that is, the time when the processing related to the game is stopped) is between 5 interrupts (about 11 ms), which may give the player a sense of discomfort. , Do not break the rhythm of playing games.

On the contrary, if the time during which the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag is "0" is too short, it may be correctly detected that the RB game has ended when it is output to the test device 500 as a test signal. It may not be possible. Therefore, in order to ensure that the test device 500 can detect that the RB game has ended, the state in which the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag is "0" is set to the 50 interrupt time (about 11 ms). Only keep. However, the time for setting the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag to "0" may be appropriately set according to the performance of the test apparatus 500.

Further, since the content of the winning number signal is updated after the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed, the value of the winning number signal received by the test device 500 is from "0" to "0". By timing from the time when the value changes to a value other than "0" to the time when the value changes from "0" to a value other than "0", it is determined whether or not the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) is guaranteed. be able to. Therefore, the test device 500 can measure the minimum game time simply by outputting the winning number signal without separately providing information on the minimum game time.

<Modification example of output processing such as test signal>
Next, a modification of the test signal output processing shown in FIG. 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 42 and 43. In this modification, the output processing of the winning number signal is different from the output processing of the test signal and the like shown in FIG. 40. Further, in order to perform the output processing such as the test signal of this modification, the processing different from the reel rotation start preparation processing of FIG. 30 is performed.

(Explanation of reel rotation start preparation process in the modified example)
First, the contents of the reel rotation start preparation process in this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 42. In the flowchart of FIG. 42, first, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) set by the reel rotation start preparation process executed in the previous game has elapsed (step). S660). If the minimum game time has not elapsed, the determination result is NO, and the player is in a standby state until the minimum game time has elapsed.

Then, when the minimum game time elapses, the determination result in step S660 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 stores the value of the minimum game time in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S662). Here, the value stored in the RWM is "1836" as in the reel rotation start preparation process shown in FIG. Next, the main control means 100 acquires the winning / replay winning number stored in the RWM and the winning combination winning number (step S664). Specifically, the value of the winning prize winning number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is set in the H register, and the value of the winning / replay winning number stored in the address F048 is set in the L register.

Next, the main control means 100 sets the identifier of each winning number set in the HL register (step S666). Specifically, "1" is set in the bit D7 of the H register, "0" is set in the bit D6, "0" is set in the bit D7 of the L register, and "1" is set in the bit D6. .. Then, the main control means 100 stores the value of the winning number signal in the RWM (step S668). Specifically, the value of the H register (the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning number signal of the accessory) is saved in an address different from the address F04A of the RWM (for example, F04D), and the value of the L register (winning / replay winning). The value of the winning number signal indicating the number) is stored in an address different from the RWM address F048 (for example, F04C).

Then, the main control means 100 stores the initial value (decimal notation "25") of the winning number signal output time at the address F030 of the RWM, as in the process of step S244 of the reel rotation start preparation process of FIG. (Step S670), the reel rotation start preparation process of FIG. 42 is completed.

(Explanation of test signal output processing in a modified example)
Next, the content of the test signal output processing in this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 43. In the flowchart of FIG. 43, first, the main control means 100 reads the value of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM and sets it in the A register as the output data of the operating state signal (step S680). Next, the value set in the A register in step S680 is output to the output port 8 (step S682). As a result, information based on the value of the operating state flag read from the RWM is output from the output port 8 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400 as an operating state signal.

Next, the main control means 100 reads the value of the winning number signal output time (see FIG. 25) from the address F030 of the RWM and sets it in the A register (step S684). As the initial value of this value, "25" is saved in the address F030 of the RWM by step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), but "25" is saved by the timer measurement process of step S608 of FIG. 39 (timer interrupt process). Since "1" is subtracted, the value is "24" when it is read from the RWM and set in the A register in step S684.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the output timing of the winning number signal has been reached (step S686). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value set in the A register in step S684 is "0" (zero flag = 1), and when it is "0" (zero flag = 1), the determination result is NO, and " When it is not "0" (zero flag = 0), the determination result is YES. If the determination result in step S686 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the RWM address (F04D) in which the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning combination number is stored in the HL register (step S688). ). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory (step S690). The determination process in step S690 is the same as the determination process in step S638 of FIG. 40.

Then, when the determination result in step S690 becomes NO, the main control means 100 sets the RWM address (F04C) in which the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is stored in the HL register. (Step S692). Next, the main control means 100 reads data from the address indicated by the value set in the HL register and sets it in the A register (step S694). When the determination result in step S690 is YES (the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory), the process directly proceeds to step S694. As a result, when the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the winning combination is set, the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the winning combination is set in the A register, and when it is not the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the winning combination. , The winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is set in the A register. Bits D7 and D6 of the values set in the A register correspond to the types of winning numbers (feature winning numbers, winning / replay winning numbers) by the processing of step S666 in FIG. 42 (reel rotation start preparation processing). The identifier to be used is set.

Next, the main control means 100 outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7 (step S696), and ends the test signal output processing shown in FIG. 43. When the determination result of step S686 becomes NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S696, but in that case, since the value of the A register is "0", that value is output to the output port 7. ..

<< Explanation of control processing in sub-control means >>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the sub-control means 200 will be described. First, when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on, the sub control means 200 executes the sub power on process shown in FIG. 44.

<Explanation of sub power-on processing>
First, during the execution of the sub power-on process, the sub-control means 200 calculates the checksum of the RWM after performing the process of prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process by the sub-control means 200 (step Ss10), and calculates the previous checksum. It is compared with the calculation result of the checksum of the same RWM calculated when the power is cut off and stored in the external non-volatile memory, and it is determined whether or not they match (step Ss12). If the values of both checksums do not match, the determination result becomes NO, and the sub-control means 200 clears the stored contents of the RWM built in the sub-control means 200 (step Ss14).

Further, in the determination process of step Ss12, if the values of both checksums match, the determination result becomes YES, and the sub-control means 200 is the one in which the previous power cutoff occurred during one command processing described later. It is determined whether or not there is (step Ss16). Here, the sub-control means 200 is used to restart the processing performed at the time of power cutoff when the power is turned on again when the power supply is cut off while the one command process described later is being performed. , The process of saving various information (data indicating the state of CPU registers and various flags) at that time in an external non-volatile memory (power cutoff process) is performed.

In addition, the power cutoff processing flag indicating whether or not this power cutoff process was performed at the time of the previous power cutoff is also stored in the external non-volatile memory. Therefore, the determination process shown in step Ss16 is determined based on the on / off state of the power interruption processing flag stored in the external non-volatile memory. Here, when the power cutoff processing flag is on, it means that the above-mentioned power cutoff process has been performed (that is, a power cutoff has occurred during one command processing), and when it is off, it means that the power cutoff process has occurred. , Indicates that the power cutoff process was not performed (that is, the power cutoff did not occur during one command processing).

In the determination process of step Ss16, if the power is cut off during one command process, the determination result is YES, and in step Ss10, the execution of the timer interrupt process in the sub-control means 200 is permitted (step Ss18), and the power supply is supplied. Resume the processing that was being executed when the power was cut off.

If the stored contents of the RWM in the sub-control means 200 are cleared by the process of step Ss14 described above, or if the determination result of step Ss16 becomes NO (the previous power failure did not occur during one command processing). After clearing the value of the watchdog timer (step Ss20), the operation of the watchdog timer is started (step Ss22). This watchdog timer is for notifying that an abnormality has occurred when the time required for the processing of steps Ss24 to S28 described later exceeds 16 milliseconds.

The sub-control means 200 reads the control command received from the main control means 100 from the command buffer after permitting the execution of the timer interrupt process prohibited in step Ss10 (step Ss24), and processes based on the control command (1 command). Processing) (step Ss26). Then, it is determined whether or not 16 milliseconds have elapsed since the operation of the watchdog timer was started in the process of step Ss22 (step Ss28). Then, when it is determined that 16 milliseconds have not elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step Ss26 again, the command stored in the command buffer is read, and one command process based on the control command is performed. Then, one command process of step Ss26 is repeated until 16 milliseconds have elapsed, and when 16 milliseconds have elapsed, the determination result of step Ss28 becomes YES, and the process returns to the process of step Ss20.

As described above, the sub-control means 200 repeatedly executes the above-mentioned sub-main routine processing to perform the effect control processing based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100.

<1 Explanation of command processing>
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 45, the content of one command processing in step Ss26 of FIG. 44 will be described. Here, the one command process described below is performed from the reception of the "feature winning number" command (97 ##) shown in FIG. 25 to the reception of the "display type" command (A4 ##). Indicates processing. Further, it is assumed that the contents of the second control command included in the various control commands received before receiving the "feature winning number" command are stored in the predetermined storage area in the RWM of the sub-control means 200. ..

When one command process of step Ss26 shown in FIG. 44 is started, the sub-control means 200 determines the type of the control command received from the main control means 100 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 45 (step Ss100). If the received control command is a "feature winning number" command, the determination result in step Ss100 is YES, and the game state, instruction number, and effect group number already received from the main control means 100 are used. The start switch operation process for notifying the pressing order is executed (step Ss102). The contents of the process at the time of operating the start switch will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. Then, when the process at the time of operating the start switch is completed, the one command process of FIG. 45 is completed.

When it is determined in the determination process of step Ss100 that the sub-control means 200 has not received the "feature winning number" command, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command for each reel. It is determined whether or not the "reel rotation start" command (9E7F, 9F7F, A07F) has been received (step Ss104). When the "reel rotation start" command of each reel is received, the determination result of step Ss104 is YES, and the effect content being executed is switched or the effect content is advanced at the timing when each reel starts rotation (). Step Ss106). Then, one command process in FIG. 45 is terminated.

When it is determined in the determination process of step Ss104 that the sub-control means 200 has not received the "reel rotation start" command, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command for each reel. Of the "reel stop reception" commands (9E ##, 9F ## or A0 ##), is it the "reel stop reception" command (first stop operation reception) that is first received after the reel starts rotating? It is determined whether or not (step Ss108). Here, in the following, the "reel stop acceptance" command received first after the reel starts rotating is the "first reel stop acceptance" command, and the second received "reel stop acceptance" command is the "second reel stop acceptance" command. The "reception" command and the last received "reel stop reception" command are called "third reel stop reception" commands.

Then, in the case of the "first reel stop acceptance" command (first stop operation acceptance), the determination result is YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player, so that the notification mode of the pressing order is mainly changed. The first stop operation reception process is executed (step Ss110). The contents of the process at the time of receiving the first stop operation will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. Then, when the processing at the time of receiving the first stop operation is completed, the one command processing of FIG. 45 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the determination processing of step Ss28 of FIG.

When the sub-control means 200 determines that the "first reel stop reception" command has not been received in the determination process of step Ss108, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command as the first command. 1 Stop, that is, it is determined whether or not it is the first "reel rotation stop" command (987E, 9F7E or A07E) received after each reel starts rotation (step Ss112). Here, in the following, the "reel rotation stop" command received first after the reel starts to rotate is the "first reel rotation stop" command, and the second received "reel rotation stop" command is the "second reel rotation stop" command. The "stop" command and the last received "reel rotation stop" command are called "third reel rotation stop" commands.

Then, when the "first reel rotation stop" command is received, the determination result in step Ss112 becomes YES, and the effect generated when the reel is stopped in association with the reel to be stopped (for example, the reel stop sound or the reel back lamp is used). (Step Ss114). Then, when the effect at the time of the first stop is executed, one command process of FIG. 45 ends.

When it is determined in the determination process of step Ss112 that the sub-control means 200 has not received the "first reel rotation stop" command, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command ". It is determined whether or not the command is the "second reel stop reception" command (second stop operation reception) (step Ss116). Then, in the case of the "second reel stop reception" command (second stop operation reception), the determination result in step Ss116 is YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player, so that the push order is mainly notified. The second stop operation reception processing for changing the mode is executed (step Ss118). The contents of the processing at the time of receiving the second stop operation will also be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. Then, when the processing at the time of receiving the second stop operation is completed, the 1 command processing of FIG. 45 is completed.

When the sub-control means 200 determines that the "second reel stop reception" command has not been received in the determination process of step Ss116, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command as the first command. 2 It is determined whether or not the command is a stop, that is, a "second reel rotation stop" command (step Ss120). When the "second reel rotation stop" command is received, the determination result of step Ss120 becomes YES, and the effect generated when the reel is stopped in association with the reel to be stopped (for example, the reel stop sound or the visual sense using the reel back lamp). (Step Ss122). Then, when the effect at the time of the second stop is executed, the one command process of FIG. 45 ends.

When it is determined in the determination process of step Ss120 that the sub-control means 200 has not received the "second reel rotation stop" command, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command ". It is determined whether or not the command is the "third reel stop acceptance" command (third stop operation acceptance) (step Ss124). Then, in the case of the "third reel stop acceptance" command (third stop operation acceptance), the determination result of step Ss124 becomes YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player, so that the push order is mainly notified. Is executed at the time of receiving the third stop operation (step Ss126). The contents of the processing at the time of receiving the third stop operation will also be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. Then, when the processing at the time of receiving the third stop operation is completed, the 1 command processing of FIG. 45 is completed.

When the sub-control means 200 determines that the "third reel stop reception" command has not been received in the determination process of step Ss124, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command as the first command. 3 It is determined whether or not the command is a stop, that is, a "third reel rotation stop" command (step Ss128). When the "third reel rotation stop" command is received, the determination result of step Ss128 becomes YES, and the effect generated when the reel is stopped in association with the reel to be stopped (for example, the reel stop sound or the visual sense using the reel back lamp). (Step Ss130). Then, when the effect at the time of the third stop is executed, one command process of FIG. 45 ends.

When it is determined in the determination process of step Ss128 that the sub-control means 200 has not received the "third reel rotation stop" command, the determination result of step Ss128 becomes NO, and then the sub-control means 200 receives the command. Is a "display type" command (stop all reels) or not (step Ss132). Then, in the case of the "display type" command, the determination result in step Ss132 becomes YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player, so that the sub-control means 200 is used in the effect lottery means 212 (see FIG. 3). The effect lottery process for determining the effect to be executed in the next game is performed (step Ss134). Then, when the effect lottery process is completed, the one command process of FIG. 45 is completed. When the determination result of step Ss132 becomes NO, the one command process of FIG. 45 is terminated as it is.

When the push order hitting game is executed by the processing of the game state processing steps S210 to S216 shown in FIG. 29, the main control means 100 is the stop switch each time the player operates the stop switch. Is the correct answer (that is, the stop switch operated to stop follows the push order in which the symbol combinations of the nine cards are aligned). Then, when it is determined that the answer is correct, a correct answer command indicating that the answer is correct may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200. On the other hand, when it is determined that the answer is incorrect, an incorrect answer command indicating that the answer is incorrect may be transmitted to the sub-control means.

The determination timing may be performed when the stop switch is operated, or may be performed after the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch has stopped (after all reels have stopped). When determining when the stop switch is operated, the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command may be transmitted after each reel stop acceptance command is transmitted. In this case, the sub-control means 200 may perform a process based on the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command, and may start an effect corresponding to the correct answer or the incorrect answer in this process, or after the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command. In the process based on each reel rotation stop command to be transmitted, the effect corresponding to the correct answer or the incorrect answer may be started.

Further, when the determination is made after the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch has stopped, the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command may be transmitted after each reel rotation stop command is transmitted. In this case, it is desirable that the sub-control means 200 performs a process based on the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command, and starts the effect corresponding to the correct answer or the incorrect answer in this process.

<Explanation of processing when operating the start switch>
Next, the contents of the process at the time of starting switch operation in step Ss102 of FIG. 45 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the current gaming state is gaming state 2 or 3 (step Ss150). If the current gaming state is gaming state 2 or 3, the judgment result is YES, and then the production group number received from the main control means 100 is "1" (corresponding to the winning / replay winning number 1). ) (Step Ss152). If the effect group number is "1", the determination result is YES, and a push order notification lottery for determining whether or not to notify the push order is performed (step Ss154). Then, it is determined whether or not the notification is determined by the push order notification lottery (step Ss156). In that case, if the notification is not determined, the determination result is NO, and the start switch operation in FIG. 46 is performed as it is. End the time processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined to notify, the determination result is YES, and a push order lottery for determining which push order of push orders 1 to 6 is to be notified is performed (step Ss158). Here, the push order 1 is forward push, the push order 2 is scissors push, the push order 3 is forward middle push, the push order 4 is reverse middle push, the push order 5 is reverse scissors push, and the push order 6 is reverse push. Then, a navigation effect (described later) indicating the push order determined by the push order lottery is performed (step Ss160), and the process at the time of operating the start switch in FIG. 46 is completed.

In the determination process of step Ss152, if the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is not "1", the determination result is NO, and then the sub control means 200 receives the effect group number from the main control means 100. Is any of "7" to "9" (corresponding to winning / replay winning numbers 17 to 19) (step Ss162). When the effect group number is any of "7" to "9", the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether or not to display the cherry symbol (step Ss164). Here, the cherry symbol refers to a symbol combination (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the replay game 07. In addition, whether or not to display the cherry symbol may be decided by lottery.

When displaying the cherry symbol, the determination result in step Ss164 is YES, and one of the push orders (see FIG. 7 (b)) in which the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 07 is displayed is determined by lottery. (Step Ss166). For example, when the effect group number is "7", one of the push orders 1 to 4 is determined. On the other hand, when the cherry symbol is not displayed, the judgment result of step Ss164 is NO, and one of the push orders in which the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 07 is not displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss168). .. For example, when the effect group number is "7", the push order of any one of the push order 5 or 6 is determined. Then, when any of the processes of step Ss166 or Ss168 is performed, the sub-control means 200 performs a navigation effect indicating the determined push order (step Ss170), and ends the process at the time of starting switch operation in FIG. 46.

In the determination process of step Ss162, if the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is neither "7" to "9", the determination result is NO, and then the sub control means 200 is the main control means 100. It is determined whether or not the production group number received from is one of "10" to "12" (corresponding to the winning / replay winning numbers 20 to 22) (step Ss172). When the production group number is any of "10" to "12", the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether or not to display the chance eye (step Ss174). Here, the chance eye means a symbol combination (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the replay 09. In addition, whether or not to display the chance eye may be decided by lottery.

When displaying the chance eye, the judgment result of step Ss174 is YES, and one of the push orders (see FIG. 8) in which the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 09 is displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss176). ). For example, when the effect group number is "10", the push order of any one of push order 1 or 2 is determined. On the other hand, when the chance eye is not displayed, the judgment result of step Ss174 is NO, and one of the push orders in which the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 09 is not displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss178). .. For example, when the effect group number is "10", the push order of any one of the push orders 3 to 6 is determined. Then, when the process of either step Ss176 or Ss188 is performed, the sub-control means 200 performs a navigation effect indicating the determined push order (step Ss180), and ends the process at the time of starting switch operation in FIG. 46.

In the determination process of step Ss172, if the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is neither "10" to "12", the determination result is NO, and then the sub control means 200 is the main control means 100. It is determined whether or not the instruction number received from is "0" (the push order is not notified) (step Ss182). If the instruction number is "0", the determination result is YES, and the process at the time of operating the start switch shown in FIG. 46 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the received instruction number is not "0", the judgment result becomes NO, and a navigation effect indicating the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number is performed (step Ss184), and the process at the time of starting switch operation in FIG. 46 is performed. To finish.

In the determination process of step Ss150, when the current gaming state is neither the gaming state 2 nor 3, the determination result becomes NO, and the sub-control unit 200 has the current gaming state of either the gaming state 5 or 7. (Step Ss186). If the current gaming state is neither game state 5 nor 7, the determination result becomes NO, and the process at the time of operating the start switch in FIG. 46 ends as it is. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is either gaming state 5 or 7, the determination result is YES, and the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is "13" (winning / replay winning number). It is determined whether or not (corresponding to 23) (step Ss188).

In the determination process of step Ss188, if the received effect group number is not "13", the determination result becomes NO, and the process at the time of operating the start switch in FIG. 46 ends as it is. On the other hand, if the received effect group number is "13", the determination result is YES, and the sub-control means 200 has a push order in which the red 7 symbol ("red 7-red 7-red 7") can be displayed. That is, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to notify the push order (reverse push, see FIG. 8) in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 13 is displayed (step Ss190). Then, it is determined whether or not it is decided to notify by lottery (step Ss192), and if it is determined not to notify, the determination result in step Ss192 is NO, and the sub-control means 200 starts as it is in FIG. 46. Ends switch operation processing. On the other hand, when it is decided to notify, the determination result becomes YES, and after performing the navigation effect indicating the reverse push (step Ss194), the process at the time of operating the start switch in FIG. 46 ends. However, even if the player pushes the stop switch backward according to the navigation effect, the symbol combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" may not be displayed depending on the timing of the operation.

<Explanation of processing at the time of receiving stop operation>
Next, the contents of the first to third stop operation reception processing in steps Ss110, Ss118 and Ss126 of FIG. 45 (1 command processing) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 47A and 47B. Here, FIG. 47A shows a flowchart of the first and second stop operation reception processing, and FIG. 47B shows a flowchart of the third stop operation reception processing.

(A) Processing at the time of receiving the first and second stop operations When the sub-control means 200 starts the processing of step Ss110 or Ss118 of FIG. 45, whether or not the navigation effect is being executed in the flowchart of FIG. 47 (a). (Step Ss200). In the process at the time of starting switch operation in step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, when the navigation effect is not executed, the determination result becomes NO, and the process at the time of accepting the stop operation in FIG. 47A ends. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is being executed, the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether the stop switch operated by the player matches the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect (step Ss202). ..

When the stop switch operated by the player matches the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect, the judgment result is YES, and the running navigation effect is changed to an effect suggesting the stop switch to be stopped next. (Step Ss204). That is, when the process of step Ss204 is performed at the time of receiving the first stop operation, a stop switch for performing the second stop operation is suggested, and when the process of step Ss204 is performed at the time of receiving the second stop operation, the third stop operation is performed. Suggest a stop switch to do. Then, when the process of step Ss204 is performed, the process at the time of receiving the stop operation in FIG. 47 (a) ends.

In the determination process of step Ss202, if the stop switch operated by the player does not match the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect, the determination result becomes NO, and the running navigation effect ends (step Ss206). After performing the push order incorrect answer effect (step Ss208), the process at the time of receiving the stop operation in FIG. 47 (a) is terminated.

(B) Processing at the time of receiving the third stop operation When the sub-control means 200 starts the processing of step Ss126 of FIG. 45, it is determined in the flowchart of FIG. 47 (b) whether or not the navigation effect is being executed (). Step Ss220). In the process at the time of starting switch operation in step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, when the navigation effect is not executed, the determination result becomes NO, and the process at the time of accepting the stop operation in FIG. 47 (b) ends. On the other hand, when the push order navigation effect is executed, the judgment result is YES, the running navigation effect is ended (step Ss222), and the effect when the push order is correct is performed (step Ss224). , The process at the time of receiving the stop operation in FIG. 47 (b) is terminated.

In the case of performing the stop operation reception operation process shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b), for example, in the start switch operation time process of step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, as shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (a). It is assumed that a navigation effect showing the push order of middle → right → left is executed. At this time, when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the determination results in steps Ss200 and s202 of FIG. 47A are both YES, and in step Ss204, the stop switch to be second stopped is the right stop switch. An effect indicating that it is 37R is performed (see FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (a)).

Next, when the right stop switch 37R is operated for the second stop, in the process for receiving the second stop operation in step Ss118 of FIG. 45, in the same manner as for the first stop operation, in steps Ss200 and s202 of FIG. The determination results are both YES, and in step Ss204, an effect indicating that the stop switch to be operated for the third stop is the left stop switch 37L is performed (see FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (c)). Finally, when the left stop switch 37L is operated for the third stop, the determination result of step Ss220 in FIG. 47 (b) becomes YES in the process at the time of receiving the third stop operation in step Ss126 of FIG. 45, and in step Ss222. The navigation effect is completed, and the effect at the time of the correct answer in the push order is executed in step Ss224 (see FIG. 47 (c) (d)).

On the other hand, when the left stop switch 37L is operated as the second stop operation, the determination result of step Ss202 in FIG. 47 (a) becomes NO in the process at the time of receiving the second stop operation in step Ss118 of FIG. Then, the process of step Ss206 is performed, and the navigation effect ends (see FIG. 47 (c) (e)). Then, in the process of step Ss208, the push order incorrect answer effect is performed (see FIG. 47 (c) (f)). Further, in this case, in the process at the time of receiving the third stop operation in step Ss126 of FIG. 45, the determination result of step Ss220 in FIG. 47 (c) is NO, so that the effect at the time of the correct answer in the push order of step Ss224 is not executed.

In the example of FIG. 47 (c), the case where the player makes a mistake in the pushing order during the second stop operation is shown, but at this time, the display corresponding to the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is displayed. You may keep it as it is, or you may erase the display. Further, the timing for erasing the display of the acquired number display 28 may be before the end of the navigation effect of step Ss206 shown in FIG. 47 (a) in the sub-control means 200, but after the end of the navigation effect. Is desirable. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a state in which the navigation effect by the sub control means 200 is being executed when the display corresponding to the instruction number by the main control means 100 is not made.

Further, when the player makes a mistake in the pushing order during the first stop operation, the main control means 100 again determines the stop switch to be operated during the second and third stop operations, and the player performs the first stop operation. The instruction number corresponding to the pressing order including the stop switch and the newly determined stop switch for the second and third stop operations may be displayed. Further, after displaying the newly determined instruction number, the sub-control means 200 notifies the push order of the initial second and third stop operations according to the newly determined instruction number. , The notification regarding the third stop operation may be switched.

In this embodiment, when an AT is won, one right to start an AT game (AT stock) is generated and added to the number of AT stocks that have already been generated, but the AT is won. When it becomes, the AT winning flag may be set instead of generating one AT stock, and when the AT winning flag is set, the AT lottery may not be performed. Then, the update of the gaming state also determines whether or not the AT winning flag is set, instead of determining whether or not the number of AT stocks is "1" or more (for example, step S390). You may. However, when the re-game-I is won in the game state 5, the AT winning flag may be set and the immediate activation flag may be set without performing the AT lottery, and the medal is paid out in the game state 5. When the number of medals exceeds 456, if the immediate activation flag is set, the game state is updated to 2, and if the immediate activation flag is not set, even if the AT winning flag is set, the game state is set. It may be updated to 0. This is because in the game state 5, when the re-game-I is won, the AT game is confirmed, so that after the end of the game state 5, the game state is changed to the game state 2 without going through the game state 1. In 5, when the AT lottery is won without winning the re-game-I, after the end of the game state 5, the game state 0 and the game state 1 are passed through, and then the game state 2 is transferred. Is.

10 Slot machine 21 Display window 26a, 26b, 26c Bet number display lamp 27 Credit number display 28 Obtained number display 33 Clearing switch 34 1-Bet switch 35 Maximum bet switch 36 Start switch 37L, 37C, 37R Stop switch 40L, 40C , 40R reel 42L, 42C, 42R stepping motor 44L, 44C, 44R reel rotation position sensor 45 blocker 46 hopper motor 47 payout sensor 48 door sensor 49 setting door switch 64L, 64R speaker 70 image display device 72 upper effect lamp 81 setting value indicator 84 External centralized terminal board 91 Power switch 92 Setting change key switch 93 Reset / setting switch 100 Main control means 110 Winning combination determination means 120 Freeze control means 130 Reel control means 140 State control means 142 RT State control means 144 Game state control means 150 Notification game control means 160 Winning judgment means 170 Abnormality detection means 180 Control command transmission means 190 External signal transmission means 195 Test signal transmission / reception means 200 Sub-control means 202 Sub-control board 204 Image control board 210 Production control means 212 Production lottery means 214 Production state Control means 220 Control command receiving means 230, 240 Sub control command sending / receiving means 250 Image / sound output means 300 Operating means 400 I / F board 500 Test device

Claims (1)

Equipped with main control means
The main control means includes a predetermined storage means and
The predetermined storage means has a first storage area that can store the winning information regarding the first type, and a second storage area that can store the winning information regarding the second type.
The main control means can execute a determination process for determining that the minimum game time has elapsed.
The main control means is
Control to start a special gaming state based on satisfying the start condition of the special gaming state,
In the special game state, it is possible to operate the special accessory,
When the end condition of the special game state is not satisfied, the operation of the special character is terminated when the end condition of the special character is satisfied, the standby process for a predetermined period is executed, and then the special character is activated again. Can be started,
The main control means can execute interrupt processing a plurality of times in the predetermined period in which the special accessory is not operating in the special gaming state.
The main control means outputs a test signal indicating that the special gaming state is in the special gaming state and the special bonus is not operating in the interrupt processing executed in the predetermined period during which the special bonus is not operating in the special gaming state. Makes it possible to execute the process for output,
The main control means performs a process for outputting a test signal indicating that the special gaming state is in the special gaming state and the special bonus is not operating in the predetermined period during which the special bonus is not operating in the special gaming state. Can be executed multiple times
After determining that the minimum gaming time has elapsed by the determination process, the main control means has a test signal (specific bit is "1", predetermined bit) based on the winning information regarding the first type stored in the first storage area. Makes it possible to execute a process for outputting "0"), and then a test signal (the specific bit is "0", the predetermined bit) based on the winning information regarding the second type stored in the second storage area. Makes it possible to execute the process for outputting "1") ,
A test based on the number of times of processing for outputting a test signal based on the winning information regarding the first type stored in the first storage area and the winning information regarding the second type stored in the second storage area. A slot machine characterized in that the number of times a process for outputting a signal is executed is designed to be the same.

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